Next Week on Xbox loads Black Ops 7, Monster Hunter Stories, Anno 117 and more

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Xbox’s weekly slate is packed between November 10-14, led by Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a double drop of Monster Hunter Stories RPGs, and the Roman city-builder Anno 117: Pax Romana. Several titles arrive with Series X|S optimizations, Smart Delivery, and Xbox Play Anywhere, while select releases land in Game Pass. Below are the confirmed dates and core features based on the official roundup – release timing can shift. Highlights and a full schedule follow to help you plan your downloads.

Big hitters of the week

These launches anchor the calendar with clear focuses on campaign variety, progression systems, and genre depth.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – November 14

• Story set in 2035 with David Mason leading a covert op in Avalon.
• Innovative co-op campaign playable solo or in a squad.
• Multiplayer at launch: 16 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps.
• Movement and combat built around an evolved Omnimovement system.
• Listed features: Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery, and optimization for current Series hardware.

Monster Hunter Stories & Monster Hunter Stories 2 – November 13

Capcom’s turn-based spin-off shifts the focus from hunting to raising and bonding with monsters. In both entries, you play as a Rider who fights alongside friendly Monsties within story-driven adventures. The sequel, Wings of Ruin, continues the formula with a new journey and party-driven combat.

Anno 117: Pax Romana – November 13

Ubisoft’s city-builder moves to the height of the Roman Empire, asking players to balance the economy, the emperor’s demands, and citizens’ needs. Regions range from the heartland of Latium to the wetlands of Albion.

Winter Burrow – November 12

• Cozy survival as a mouse returning to a ruined childhood home.
• Loop of exploration, gathering, crafting tools, knitting gear, and baking.
• Goal: restore the burrow and find your missing Aunt.
• Listed features: Game Pass, Series X|S optimization, Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery.

Other notable arrivals

• Sacred 2 Remaster – November 11 – Action RPG remaster of Fallen Angel with hundreds of quests, dungeons, loot-driven progression, and deep build customization.
• Suzerain – November 11 – Political narrative sim as President Anton Rayne; choices shape Sordland amid border tensions, corruption, and economic strain. Listed with Series X|S optimization, Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery.
• Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – November 10 – Football RPG entry with a new protagonist and 5,400+ characters to collect and train.
• Rennsport – November 13 – Sim racing built with carmakers and pro drivers, featuring ultra-realistic physics, detailed GT3s like the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) and BMW M Hybrid V8.

Spotlight picks by genre

Action & roguelite

• Let Them Come: Onslaught – November 11 – Fast-paced roguelite shooter with procedural stages, weapon unlocks, and stackable upgrades.
• Gigasword – November 13 – Action-puzzle metroidvania hinging on the weight and might of the Gigasword within the tower of Nestrium.
• Clawpunk – November 14 – Melee-focused 2D action with roguelite elements and fully destructible arenas.

Horror & mystery

• Chorus of Carcosa – November 12 – Psychological horror inspired by The King in Yellow, centered on a sculptor forced into a night of dread.
• Dark Atlas: Infernum – November 14 – First-person narrative horror where an esoteric apocalypse meets psychological survival.
• Liminal Department – November 14 – Looping hospital corridor with anomaly detection and observational puzzles.

RPG & strategy

• Schedule 1: Dope Empire – November 12 – Crime sim focused on manufacture, distribution, and risky decision-making in York Port.
• Bioprototype – November 14 – Roguelike with visual skill programming, mutation via enemy organs, and survival against endless waves.
• Bioweaver – November 14 – RPG about treasure hunting and character building using programming-like skill customization and organ crafting.

Indie curiosities

• Goodnight Universe – November 11 – From the makers of Before Your Eyes: play as a 6-month-old developing psychic powers amid family and corporate pressure.
• Videoverse – November 14 – Decision-based narrative about old-school social gaming networks, relationships, and community moderation.
• Use Your Words 2 – November 14 – Party game sequel with new prompts and added mini-games focused on punchline-writing.

Release schedule at a glance

The table lists every title, date, and notable platform features exactly as provided. It’s organized by date for quick planning.

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Indie and niche gems worth a look

Windswept (November 11) plays as a ‘90s collectathon platformer with a focus on precision and revisiting levels to complete challenges. Hidden Cats of Rio de Janeiro (November 12) offers a dense hidden-object hunt with 900+ items to uncover, while Zumba World – The Lost Marble Island (November 14) reframes classic marble-shooter gameplay with a hub-based progression. For puzzle fans, Hexa Chippy (November 12) uses tile-swapping to route acorn-chasing squirrels across seasonal maps.

Final takeaway – a dense week with variety across the board

Whether you want a co-op shooter campaign, turn-based monster bonding, or historical city-building, this window delivers breadth and platform features like Smart Delivery and Series X|S optimizations. Keep an eye on dates, build your queue, and pick the genre lanes that fit your week.