Another weekend, another opportunity to dive into some stellar games. Thankfully,Xbox Series X/Sowners are spoiled for choice.Xboxis offering a treasure trove of new and classic titles, and there’s never been a better time to shake up the gaming queue. Whether the mood leans toward tactical spellcasting, oddball romance, or cinematic espionage, this weekend’s lineup has a little something for everyone. A few recent additions dust off iconic franchises and put them back in the spotlight, while others introduce offbeat concepts that are bound to become cult favorites.
Some titles in this weekend’s roundup come with asold school RPGsthat helped shape the genre as the industry knows it. Others aren’t afraid to throw caution (and logic) to the wind, offering experiences where a bookshelf might become a romantic rival. And for those seeking challenge and lore-drenched exploration, one title delivers brutal beauty in the form of a roguelike descent into darkness. Whatever path players choose, this weekend on Xbox promises memorable stories and fresh adventures just waiting to be discovered.
Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2: Enhanced Edition
Baldur’s Gate 2starts off in traditionalD&Dmeet-cute flair: in a prison. The protagonist was experimented on by the crazed elven mageJon Irenicus, due to the piqued interest in their cursed heritage. The protagonist and their sister travel across Athkatla to retrieve their souls and stop Irenicus’ dealings.
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Gather Your PartyBaldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition is a story-driven 90s RPG set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons.Customize your hero, recruit a party of brave allies, and explore the Sword Coast in your search for adventure, profit… and the truth.75+ Hours of AdventureThe Enhanced Edition contains over 75 hours of gameplay, including the original campaign, the classic Sword Coast expansion, plus brand new challenges in the Black Pits arena!
Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Forced to leave your home under mysterious circumstances, you find yourself drawn into a conflict that has the Sword Coast on the brink of war. Soon you discover there are other forces at work, far more sinister than you could ever imagine…Since its original release in 1998, Baldur’s Gate has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons computer roleplaying games. Customize your hero, recruit a party of brave allies, and explore the Sword Coast in your search for adventure, profit… and the truth.
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Date Everything!
Sometimes, a lighthearted play is all that’s needed to get the weekend off to the right start. If that’s what tickles the weekend’s fancy, then players should considerDate Everything!Thissandbox dating simis a recently released gem where players can go around their house and, quite literally, date everything. From the window to the wall, gamers this weekend can romance it all.
Date Everything!is set entirely within a quaint home in the suburbs, where players don “Dateviator” glasses that allow them to “Directly Acknowledge a Thing’s Existence” (D.A.T.E.). Pointing the glasses at objects reveals anthropomorphized versions that can engage in conversation. There are100 dateable characters inDate Everything!,voiced by some of the most in-demand voice actors in the industry. Relationships can evolve into love, friendship, or hate based on player choices, leading to various endings (some endings can result in objects dating each other, so choose wisely).
Date Everything brings an exciting new twist on the dating simulator genre. Your BFA in customer service unfortunately goes to waste as you lose your job to AI. But… a mysterious stranger sends a gift - magical glasses called ‘dateviators’ - which make your house come alive and dateable!Each dateable object will open up, have their own stories and potentially become your lovers, friends, or enemies. With an exhaustive Who’s Who of voice actors keeping you company on your journey!Features:• 100 Datable Characters• Fully Voice Acted• Branching Narratives• At Least 3 Endings Per Dateable Character• Puns Galore!
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1.
WithMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterset to release next month, now is the perfect time to revisit the roots of the franchise throughMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1.This definitive bundle brings together the origin of stealth action, featuring the originalMetal GearandMetal Gear 2: Solid Snake, the iconicMetal Gear Solid(along with its VR/Special Missions), and the HD Collection versions ofMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyandMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
Each game is presented in its classic form with minimal edits, preserving the cinematic storytelling and tense infiltration gameplay that defined the series. Players also gain access to exclusive digital Screenplay and Master Books, regional versions ofMetal Gear,Snake’s Revenge, animated versions of the Digital Graphic Novels, and a digital soundtrack in this edition. Whether preparing forDeltaor discovering the series for the first time,Master Collection Vol. 1is the essential primer on one ofgaming’s most iconic franchises.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Released in 1998, this was the first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series. The game pioneers 3D stealth action against the threat of war and global nuclear weapons, using live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, interwoven with innovative gameplay.The storyline, a whirlwind of intrigue and betrayal, has been hailed as the greatest story of the 20th century and was the third title in the METAL GEAR series to become a hit in subsequent years.Also included: Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, an exclusive digital Screenplay Book and Master Book that details the story and characters in Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake.
Elden Ring Nightreign
Xbox players looking for a fresh challenge or a new co-op adventure to dive into this weekend are in for a treat.Nightreignis shaping up to be one of the most exciting new roguelikes on the platform right now, especially for those who enjoy dark fantasy aesthetics, fast-paced combat, and high replayability. Whether playing solo or with a friend, players who enjoy testing their limits will find plenty to love. And there’s evenmore on the horizon forNightreignthat makes this weekend the perfect time to jump in.
Built around dynamic dungeon-crawling and tense resource management,Nightreignblends rich worldbuilding with roguelike mechanics that keep each run feeling distinct. Players explore a realm plagued by darkness, mastering different weapons and relics to push deeper into increasingly dangerous encounters. The game has already received a wave of positive feedback from early players, and FromSoftware is actively responding with updates, including the highly anticipatedDuo Expeditions mode, which is set to launch soon. This new feature will allow two players to team up and strategize their way through the game’s punishing environments together, opening the door for even more tactical co-op play.
