Xbox this week – from 1000xResist to a Syberia remaster and more

Table of Content

Microsoft has detailed the next wave of Xbox releases for November 4–7, spanning narrative adventures, strategy, rhythm action, and inventive indies. The slate includes six day‑one Game Pass additions, a fully modernized return of Syberia, and several remasters and sequels. Platform notes such as Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, and Xbox Play Anywhere accompany many listings. Below are the factual highlights and the complete calendar to help you plan your week.

New to Game Pass this week

These titles join the subscription between November 4–7, with platform features where applicable.

• 1000xResist – November 4 – Game Pass; Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Xbox Play Anywhere. A narrative sci‑fi adventure set 1,000 years ahead, where humanity survives underground until a revelation upends the status quo.
• Football Manager 26 – November 4 – Game Pass. Built on the Unity engine with a reworked interface and expanded matchday presentation, plus enhanced transfer tools and tactical systems.
• Football Manager 26 Console – November 4 – Game Pass; Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Xbox Play Anywhere; Smart Delivery. A console‑focused take with redesigned UI and streamlined controls.
• Egging On – November 6 – Game Pass; Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Xbox Play Anywhere. Physics‑driven climbing where timing jumps with your roll‑cycle is key – miss, and you tumble back down.
• Whiskerwood (Game Preview) – November 6 – Game Pass. Build and automate mouse‑run cities while managing production chains under exacting cat overlords.
• Voidtrain – November 7 – Game Pass; Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Xbox Play Anywhere. Craft, upgrade, and defend a mobile train base as you traverse a surreal “Void,” solo or in co‑op.

Notable releases and remasters

Syberia – Remastered (November 6) – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S. The classic adventure returns with a modern visual overhaul and redesigned gameplay while retaining the story of Kate Walker’s journey from the French Alps across Eastern Europe.

Dark Deity 2 (November 7) – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S. A tactical successor set a quarter‑century later, as Verroa faces expansion from the Holy Asverellian Empire. You’ll lead a cast of twenty aspiring heroes against a looming conflict.

Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster (November 7) – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Both the original and The Nameless Chronicles arrive remastered with improved visuals and gameplay, emphasizing fast combat and choice‑driven story paths.

Contraband Police (November 7) – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Set in 1981 at the border of the Acarist People’s Republic, your inspections, interventions, and decisions influence the country’s trajectory.

Farming Simulator 25: Highlands Fishing Edition (November 4) – Bundles the main game with the Highlands Fishing Expansion and features 26 crops, 4 maps, 400+ machines, and over 150 real brands, adding aquaculture to farming, forestry, and animal husbandry.

Indie and genre picks to watch

• Dead Static Drive – November 5 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Xbox Play Anywhere; Smart Delivery. A survival‑horror road trip through a twisted 1980s lens.
• Biped 2 – November 5 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Smart Delivery. Co‑op, puzzle‑tinged action with two bipedal robots relying on teamwork.
• Boxes: Lost Fragments – November 5 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Smart Delivery. A lavish mansion hides intricate puzzle boxes with tactile, escape‑room‑style mechanisms.
• Cairn – November 5 – Shape terrain as you climb an immense tower, balancing progress with the ethics of altering paths for future climbers.
• A Pizza Delivery – November 7 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Xbox Play Anywhere. A narrative exploration about connection, told through a courier’s final route.
• Build a Bridge! – November 7 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Xbox Play Anywhere; Smart Delivery. Physics puzzles where your engineering must withstand vehicles from cars to monster trucks.
• Ion Shift – November 7 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Smart Delivery. Precision twin‑stick arenas with a sandbox approach to routing and mastery.
• Dollmare – November 6 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; Smart Delivery. A quieter, mood‑driven horror experience focused on dread and watchfulness.
• Unbeatable – November 6 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S. A stylized rhythm adventure built on two‑button inputs and escalating demands.

Release calendar: Xbox games for November 4–7

Below is the week’s full schedule with key platform notes. “Optimized” indicates Xbox Series X|S enhancements; “Play Anywhere” supports cross‑platform ownership; “Smart Delivery” auto‑delivers the best version available.

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Bottom line – why this week matters

With more than 40 releases over four days, the Xbox calendar delivers breadth: story‑heavy adventures, tactics and management, precision rhythm, and a mix of remasters and sequels. Game Pass picks provide instant variety, while the table above helps you track platform perks like Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, and Xbox Play Anywhere. Choose your lane – narrative, strategy, or arcade – and slot in the launches that match your queue.