Xbox Weekly Lineup: What’s Launching February 17-20 and Why It Matters

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Microsoft has outlined the next wave of Xbox releases landing across February 17-20. The lineup spans 14 titles and a range of genres – stealth, strategy, horror, shooters, puzzlers, and sims – with several games Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and some supporting Smart Delivery or Xbox Play Anywhere. Below is a concise rundown of release dates, key gameplay hooks, and platform notes drawn from the official announcement. Dates are provided as listed by Xbox.

To help you scan what’s coming, start with the quick schedule, then dive into the per‑game breakdown for standout mechanics and modes.

Release Schedule at a Glance

The table summarizes dates and official platform features so you can plan downloads and co‑op nights. See individual sections for gameplay specifics.

Strategy, Stealth, and Tactics – the Core Highlights

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (February 18)

A story‑driven survival strategy set aboard the iconic starship. Players manage Voyager’s systems and resources, make consequential decisions, and aim to return the crew home. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.

Styx: Blades of Greed (February 19)

Return to infiltration as the goblin anti‑hero. This entry emphasizes player freedom with expansive vertical levels, new tools and abilities, and a focus on creative stealth in a world strained by conflict between elves, humans, and orcs. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.

Showgunners (February 19)

Set in a corporation‑ruled dystopia, you compete as Scarlett Martillo across urban arenas laced with lethal traps and heavily armed adversaries. The format evokes brutal televised competition – expect layered combat spaces and hazards. Optimized for Series X|S, supports Xbox Play Anywhere.

Action and Shooters – from Midair Chaos to Otherworldly Firefights

Aerial_Knight's Dropshot (February 17)

• Fast, style‑driven action shooter that starts with a drop straight from a plane.
• Midair enemy encounters, environmental traps, and power‑ups until touchdown.
• Optimized for Series X|S with Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere, and Handheld Optimized support.

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death (February 19)

A supernatural shooter set in Limbo – players become an Envoy of Death and unlock escalating abilities. Progression centers on upgrading powers and tackling encounters against a criminal cartel in the afterlife. Optimized for Series X|S.

Headhunters (February 18)

• Chaotic platform fighter for up to 4 players – online or local.
• Emphasizes dodging, ranged blasts, and a signature body‑swap mechanic in destructible arenas.
• Optimized for Series X|S, supports Xbox Play Anywhere.

Horror and Mystery – Analog Frights to Small???Town Disappearances

Backrooms Level X (February 19)

• First‑person horror built around an endless labyrinth of yellow‑lit rooms and flickering corridors.
• Premise references a recorded incident in Albuquerque dated October 27, 1986, captured on VHS.
• Exploration under threat from hidden entities – stealth and listening are essential. Optimized for Series X|S with Smart Delivery.

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Horror Tale 2: 4K Remaster (February 20)

A remastered follow‑up set in Lakewitch, where children have been missing. You investigate, solve puzzles, and unravel who is behind the kidnappings – and whether they can be stopped. Optimized for Series X|S.

Puzzle, Sim, and Sandbox – Relaxed Loops and Systems???Heavy Play

Hex Park (February 17)

A compact puzzler built around rotating and aligning arrow tiles to direct movement, clear obstacles, and empty the board in the fewest moves. Easy to pick up yet designed to reward efficient planning. Optimized for Series X|S.

Outpath (February 19)

• First‑person crafting and automation that cites Satisfactory and Forager as inspirations.
• Gather, build, and scale systems at your own pace – no time limits, no pressure.
• Optimized for Series X|S with Smart Delivery.

Harvest Cafe (February 19)

Blend of farming management and a village‑center restaurant. Grow crops, tend animals for produce, craft materials to expand fields, and serve dishes using varied recipes to keep patrons satisfied. Supports Xbox Play Anywhere.

Liquor Store Simulator (February 20)

• Retail sim about building a specialty store from a modest, credit‑funded start.
• Hands‑on tasks include operating checkout, receiving deliveries, inventory, and storefront upkeep – later expanding staff and selection.
• Optimized for Series X|S with Smart Delivery.

Dark Descent and Visual Novel Twists

Kletka (February 19)

A descent into a vast Gigastructure where survival hinges on maintaining a living, hungry elevator – it consumes fuel and flesh. Corridors feature traps and anomalies, and every stop can be fatal. Optimized for Series X|S with Smart Delivery.

Death Match Love Comedy! (February 19)

A visual novel from the creators of Raging Loop. First‑year student Kei Yagi faces a deadly curse – the next genuine love confession will cause him to explode. The narrative weaves slapstick comedy, occult elements, and romance under constant threat.

Final Takeaway – a Varied Slate with Clear Platform Notes

This four‑day window delivers a broad mix – stealth, sims, horror, strategy, and competitive brawling – with many releases Optimized for Series X|S and multiple titles using Smart Delivery or Xbox Play Anywhere. Whether you prefer a relaxed crafting loop or a punishing descent into anomalies, the week’s schedule makes it easy to line up sessions with friends or sink into single‑player stories at your own pace.