Xbox Next Week: 30+ Games Including Two Huge First-Party Releases

Got room in your backlog for another 30+ games? Next week on Xbox is absolutely stacked, and you might want to clear some space.

From September 28 to October 2, over 30 games are hitting the platform, including two massive Xbox first-party titles. According to Pure Xbox's roundup, the headliners are Minecraft Dungeons 2 and the early access period for Gears of War: E-Day. That's right—Gears is back, and early access kicks off ahead of its Xbox Game Pass release on October 6th.

But wait, there's more. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is also arriving, giving you another excuse to dive back into Geralt's world (or experience it for the first time). And if you're into high-flying action, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is landing too. So whether you're into dungeon crawling, third-person shooters, open-world RPGs, or aerial combat, next week has something for you.

Let's break down the big ones. Minecraft Dungeons 2 is the sequel to the dungeon-crawling spin-off, and as a first-party Xbox title, it's likely to be a day-one Game Pass addition (though that's not confirmed in the source). Gears of War: E-Day, on the other hand, is getting an early access period before its full Game Pass launch on October 6th. That means if you're a Game Pass subscriber, you might get to jump in early—or at least be ready for the full release just a week later.

For RPG fans, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered needs little introduction. It's the definitive version of CD Projekt Red's acclaimed open-world epic, and if you haven't played it yet, this is the perfect opportunity. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will satisfy your need for speed and dogfights, continuing the long-running flight combat series.

With over 30 games dropping in just five days, it's a busy week for Xbox players. Whether you're looking to sink dozens of hours into an RPG, team up with friends in a dungeon crawler, or get your adrenaline pumping with aerial combat, there's plenty to choose from. And with two first-party titles leading the charge, Xbox is clearly flexing its muscles.

So, what's your priority next week? Are you jumping into Minecraft Dungeons 2, signing up for Gears early access, or finally tackling The Witcher 3? Let us know in the comments!