12 Upcoming Xbox Games Get Release Dates at Nintendo's Indie World Showcase

Nintendo’s October 2026 Indie World Showcase brought new release dates and announcements for 12 games also coming to Xbox. The lineup includes two Xbox Game Pass titles, cooperative adventures, RPGs, roguelikes, and multiplayer games.

Two Xbox Game Pass games receive release dates

Two upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles now have confirmed launch dates.

• Witchbrook (January 28, 2027) – A magical life simulation game set in Mossport, where players learn witchcraft, build friendships, find romance, and explore together in four-player co-op.
• Tanuki: Pon’s Summer (November 10, 2026) – A BMX delivery adventure set on a fictional Japanese island. Players transport packages of different sizes and weights while helping the island’s residents.

Three more Xbox games arriving in October and November 2026

Three additional indie games received release dates or launch announcements.

• Sword of the Sea (October 29, 2026) – An atmospheric adventure from the creative talent behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey. Players surf across sand dunes and water using a Hoversword.
• Raccoin: Chaos Max Edition (November 10, 2026) – An arcade coin-pusher roguelike featuring special coins, collectible items, and powerful combinations.
• Bao Bao’s Cozy Cleaning Services (Available now) – A relaxing 2D pressure-washing game featuring pixel art, calming sounds, and no timers or competitive pressure.

Seven more Xbox indie games confirmed for 2027

The showcase also revealed launch dates and release windows for seven additional Xbox games arriving next year.

• Everything Is Crab (January 26, 2027) – An animal evolution roguelite featuring more than 125 evolutions and specializations. Players adapt their creatures to survive in a changing ecosystem.
• HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate (Early 2027) – An arcade snowboarding game featuring races, tricks, exploration, split-screen multiplayer, and online competition.
• Dumpster Gang (March 2027) – A cooperative sandbox adventure for up to four players. Players control raccoons, steal objects, complete missions, and escape an Exterminator.
• My Arms Are Longer Now (March 11, 2027) – A humorous stealth game featuring a long-armed thief who stretches through environments to steal objects and complete unusual heists.
• Super Battle Golf (March 25, 2027) – An online multiplayer golf game for up to eight players, where everyone plays simultaneously and can sabotage opponents.
• Haunted Paws (May 2027) – A cooperative adventure where two puppies explore a haunted mansion to rescue their owner. The game supports local co-op and online play through Friend’s Pass.
• Threads of Time (Summer 2027) – A turn-based RPG featuring time travel, heroes from different eras, and a story spanning the past, present, and future.

The announcements give Xbox players several new games to look forward to through 2027, with Witchbrook and Tanuki: Pon’s Summer among the confirmed Game Pass releases.

In other news, a rumor suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 Lite could offer better battery life, while Nintendo removed SmileBASIC 4 following a Switch 2 jailbreak. Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium are coming to T-Mobile’s T-Mix plans in November.

Via Pure Xbox