20+ Xbox Games Arrive Jan 19–23 — Highlights
• Key Takeaways:
• More than 20 games land on Xbox between January 19–23, spanning AAA ports, multiplayer free-to-play, and indie releases. • Major new entries include 2XKO (free-to-play fighting) and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. • Three Xbox Game Pass titles arrive next week, including Resident Evil Village. • Expect a packed indie slate: MIO: Memories in Orbit, MAVRIX, Dustland Delivery, Pathologic 3 and more.
Week at a glance
This week’s Xbox release window (January 19–23) mixes standout first‑party and third‑party launches with a heavy indie presence. Highlights range from free‑to‑play competitive fare to narrative remasters and survival sims.
Major releases to watch
2XKO (Jan 20) — A free‑to‑play fighting game from the teams behind League of Legends and VALORANT. It’s built for competitive matches and broad online play.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Jan 22) — The award‑winning retelling of the original Final Fantasy VII story returns with upgraded visuals and additional content for modern consoles.
Xbox Game Pass additions
Microsoft confirms three Game Pass arrivals next week, including the high‑profile Resident Evil Village. Exact scheduling and platform availability should be checked in the official Xbox Store and Game Pass app.
Indie and niche picks
Indie releases make up the bulk of the list. Notable titles include:
- MIO: Memories in Orbit (Jan 20) — A metroidvania where you play an android exploring a vast technological ark.
- MAVRIX (Jan 22) — An open‑world downhill biking game focused on multiplayer and tricking.
- Dustland Delivery (Jan 22) — Post‑apocalyptic survival business sim with long playtime.
- Outpath (Jan 22) — A 3D first‑person crafting and automation title inspired by Satisfactory and Forager.
- Pathologic 3 (Jan 23) — A narrative horror set around a town consumed by plague across a 12‑day timeline.
Other releases worth noting
Additional entries include Primal Dungeon Adventure, Hextreme Void, Prison Escape Simulator, Desvelado, Look Mum No Computer, Escape from Ever After, The Last Train: Baquedano, and a range of smaller horror, puzzle, and card game ports.
Release schedule (quick list)
Jan 20: 2XKO, MIO: Memories in Orbit, Primal Dungeon Adventure
Jan 21: Hextreme Void, Prison Escape Simulator
Jan 22: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, MAVRIX, Dustland Delivery, Outpath, Look Mum No Computer
Jan 23: Pathologic 3, The Last Train: Baquedano and several indie horror/puzzle titles
How to follow updates
Check the Xbox Store and Xbox Game Pass app for exact release times, platform editions (Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) and any launch discounts. For trailers and short previews, head to official publisher channels and the Xbox YouTube channel.
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