Outer Worlds 2 and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. lead Next Week on Xbox

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Xbox has detailed the games arriving across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC during October 27-31. The lineup mixes major sequels, remakes and indies – spanning sci‑fi RPGs, classic fighters, survival horror, platformers and management sims. Headliners include The Outer Worlds 2 – available with Game Pass – the expanded Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, and Square Enix’s Dragon Quest I & II HD‑2D Remake. Several releases support Xbox Play Anywhere, crossplay or Smart Delivery, and many are optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Release dates are provided below as listed by Xbox – timing may shift.

The week’s big hitters

The Outer Worlds 2 – October 29 (Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere)

• Eagerly awaited sequel to Obsidian’s first‑person sci‑fi RPG set in a new colony with a new crew, weapons and enemies.
• Action‑RPG structure with choice-driven play returns, now built around a fresh setting and cast.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage – October 29

• Rollback netcode and crossplay aim to standardize smooth online matches across platforms.
• Introduces a new single‑player “World Stage” mode built around climbing a global circuit of rivals.

Dragon Quest I & II HD‑2D Remake – October 30 (Xbox Play Anywhere)

• Two foundational RPGs of the Erdrick trilogy rebuilt with the HD‑2D visual style and traditional turn‑based battles.
• Bundled release brings both adventures together with modern quality-of-life touches.

ARC Raiders – October 30 (Xbox Play Anywhere)

• Third‑person action that shifts between a machine‑ruled surface and the underground hub of Speranza.
• Play solo or in parties up to three while scavenging gear, crafting and navigating other survivors’ choices.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection – October 30 (Optimized for Series X|S, Smart Delivery)

• Compilation centered on the franchise’s early arcade-era titles with a selection of notable home versions.
• Focused on the series’ origins and legacy content.

Notable genre picks

Fighting and action

• Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage – rollback netcode, crossplay, World Stage solo mode (Oct 29).
• Hell is Other Demons – fast action‑platformer with roguelite elements and a synthwave aesthetic; Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery (Oct 29).
• Strike Force 3 – modern military shooter with stealth missions and urban/desert locales; Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery (Oct 30).

RPGs and adventures

• The Outer Worlds 2 – new-world sequel with crew-driven sci‑fi RPG systems; Game Pass (Oct 29).
• Dragon Quest I & II HD‑2D Remake – classic turn‑based RPGs remade; Xbox Play Anywhere (Oct 30).
• Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 7 – bundle of Asdivine Cross, Alphadia Genesis 2, Ruinverse and Chroma Quaternion; Optimized, Smart Delivery (Oct 30).
• Simon the Sorcerer Origins – point‑and‑click style return with puzzles, alchemy devices and spells; Optimized (Oct 27).

Horror and suspense

• Beneath – Lovecraftian first‑person survival‑horror set in the ocean depths (Oct 28).
• Greek Tragedy – retro‑styled campus survival horror with puzzles; Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery (Oct 30).
• Water Delivery – psychological‑horror delivery shift in rural homes; Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery (Oct 31).
• Death Park 2: 4K Remaster – eight large locations and dual worlds (real/sleep) (Oct 29).
• Quisisana – escape a haunted villa through exploration and puzzles; Xbox Play Anywhere (Oct 31).

Indies, sims and family picks

• Wreckreation – sandbox racing from veteran arcade devs with player‑built tracks and modes; Optimized, Smart Delivery (Oct 28).
• Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels Championship – kid‑friendly kart racing with character abilities; Optimized, Smart Delivery (Oct 31).
• Space Chef – cooking, light survival RPG and life sim hybrid (Oct 28).
• Laundry Store Simulator – build and expand a laundromat; Optimized, Smart Delivery (Oct 31).
• Delivery Dash: Battle Couriers – arcade delivery runs in a low‑poly city; Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery (Oct 31).

Release calendar at a glance

For quick reference, here is a calendar view of the week’s titles with key technical notes such as optimization, Smart Delivery, crossplay and Xbox Play Anywhere. Dates are as listed by Xbox.

Table – Xbox releases for October 27-31

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More highlights across the slate

• Asterix & Obelix – Mission Babylon (Oct 30) – a platform adventure through the Parthian Empire with large-scale brawls and comic‑styled storytelling.
• Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels Championship (Oct 31) – character‑ability racing across Adventure Bay with drift and boost systems.
• Dungeon Minesweeper (Oct 30) – classic minesweeper logic blended with RPG combat and quests in pixel art.
• Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action (Oct 31) – successor to Demon’s Tilt, leaning into high‑intensity, bullet‑hell pinball design.
• Halls of Torment (Oct 28) – retro‑styled horde survival with character builds and tormented boss encounters.

Final takeaway – A dense week with options for every mood

From deep RPG runs to arcade‑pure fighting, this five‑day window packs breadth and technical upgrades – rollback netcode, crossplay, 4K remasters and Series X|S optimizations. If you are tracking genre staples or scouting fresh indies, planning around the dates above will help you prioritize what to play first.