Xbox weekly drops: from Black Ops 7 to Monster Hunter Stories

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Microsoft has detailed what’s coming to Xbox over November 10-14, spanning Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The lineup mixes blockbuster shooters, turn-based RPGs, strategy, horror, sports, and puzzle indies. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 anchors the week, while Monster Hunter Stories lands in a double dose. Strategy fans get Anno 117: Pax Romana, and a cozy survival pick arrives with Winter Burrow. Two titles are confirmed for Game Pass at launch.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – November 14

Set in 2035, Black Ops 7 follows David Mason’s squad on a covert op in the city of Avalon that spirals into psychological warfare and past traumas. An innovative co-op campaign supports squad play or solo runs. Multiplayer debuts with 16 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps, alongside an evolved Omnimovement system designed to expand traversal and combat options. The game is available with Game Pass at launch.

Monster Hunter Stories & Stories 2 – November 13

Capcom’s turn-based spin-offs shift the hunt into kinship. In Monster Hunter Stories you raise monsters instead of hunting them, bonding with “Monsties” and battling through a story centered on Monster Riders. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin continues with a new Rider-led journey, forming teams and alliances to tackle an epic, narrative-driven adventure in the same universe.

Winter Burrow – November 12

A cozy woodland survival game where you play a mouse returning from the city to a ruined childhood home and a missing aunt. Explore the forest, gather resources, craft tools, knit warm clothing, and bake to stay alive as you rebuild your burrow. The game is available with Game Pass at launch.

Anno 117: Pax Romana – November 13

Ubisoft’s city-builder heads to the height of the Roman Empire. Design settlements across Latium and the wetlands of Albion, balancing citizens’ needs against the emperor’s demands. Expect economy tuning, logistics planning, and regional specializations that reward careful urban design.

November 10 – a football RPG returns

The week opens with a long-running sports RPG series. The newest entry focuses on building squads and competing across modes while assembling a vast roster of familiar faces. Expect a dense character pool and a new storyline.

• Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – November 10 – Football RPG with a new protagonist, more than 5,400 characters to collect and train, plus an intense competitive mode.

November 11 – remasters, politics and roguelites

Monday brings a classic action RPG remaster, a narrative presidency simulator, and several arcade-leaning roguelites and platformers. The slate ranges from high-stakes decision-making to retro-inspired collectathons.

• Sacred 2 Remaster – November 11 – Remaster of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel featuring a large fantasy world, hundreds of quests, deep loot and character customization.
• Suzerain – November 11 – Narrative political sim as President Anton Rayne navigating border tensions, corruption, and economic instability; your choices define Sordland’s fate.
• Goodnight Universe – November 11 – Story adventure from the creators of Before Your Eyes; play as Isaac, a 6‑month‑old developing psychic powers amid family pressures and corporate interest.
• Let Them Come: Onslaught – November 11 – Fast roguelite shooter with procedural stages, escalating alien swarms, unlockable weapons, and stackable upgrades.
• Mudness Offroad & Turbo Dash Kart – November 11 – Driving bundle combining offroad challenges with arcade kart racing for varied handling and course design.
• P1: Anchor Light – November 11 – Horror investigation inside a lavish lighthouse; identify seeping anomalies before its beacon unleashes greater threats.
• Rue Valley – November 11 – Narrative adventure about breaking a time loop in a troubled town, meeting characters wrestling with personal demons.
• Windswept – November 11 – ‘90s-style collectathon platformer; guide Marbles and Checkers home through challenging levels with lots to find and retry.

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November 12 – puzzles, horror, and creature collecting

Tuesday mixes action puzzles, psychological horror, and lighthearted collect-athons. Several titles lean into short-session design, while others emphasize atmosphere and anomaly-spotting.

• Bomb Kitten – November 12 – Grid-based action puzzler; plant bombs to shape routes, outsmart foes, avoid traps, and clear 50 maze-like stages.
• Bus Stop Shuffle – November 12 – Color-coded passenger sorting puzzles; arrange riders to fit tight bus layouts under increasing complexity.
• Chorus of Carcosa – November 12 – Psychological horror inspired by The King in Yellow; a sculptor’s night unravels after a blood-soaked neighbor arrives.
• Flying Candy – November 12 – Relaxing chain-reaction clicker with upgrades and a broad set of achievements.
• Hexa Chippy – November 12 – Hexagonal tile puzzles guiding squirrels across 30 handcrafted levels in Spring, Summer, and Autumn.
• Hidden Cats of Rio de Janeiro – November 12 – Hidden object hunt with more than 900 items to find across beaches, streets, and landmarks as scenes shift from monochrome to color.
• Hollowgrace – November 12 – Dark fantasy where divine gifts have curdled into madness; a world consumed by decayed faith.
• Schedule 1: Dope Empire – November 12 – Crime empire management in York Port; manufacture and distribute while weighing risk in every decision.
• Wildkeepers Rising – November 12 – Whimsical action-RPG roguelite; tame monsters, survive enemy waves, and explore a hand-drawn world.

November 13 – strategy, sports, and story-driven indies

Wednesday is the busiest day, with a Roman-era city-builder, college football spin-off, metroidvania puzzles, and narrative adventures. Several releases include multiple endings or extensive mode support.

• Before Exit: Gas Station – November 13 – Anomaly-detection mystery with over 40 scenarios, four endings, and six bonus episodes; replay to parse the full story.
• Anno 117: Pax Romana – November 13 – Roman Empire city-builder balancing citizens’ needs with imperial directives across Latium and Albion.
• College Bowl – November 13 – Official spin-off of Legend Bowl, shifting the simulation focus to college football.
• Gigasword – November 13 – Action-puzzle metroidvania where the weight of the sword shapes traversal; ascend Nestrium to confront the Nocturne and seize Gnosis.
• I Love Finding Cats Collector’s Edition – November 13 – Hidden object compilation for cat fans; global locations, mini-games, and Christmas bonus levels.
• Legends BMX – November 13 – BMX riding across parks and scenarios designed for trick chaining and flow.
• Lia: Hacking Destiny – November 13 – Fast action roguelite; fight, hack systems, and make choices to push toward freedom.
• Love is All Around 2 – November 13 – Sequel set amid ancient martial arts and imperial courts; a romantic narrative with courtly intrigue.
• Monster Hunter Stories – November 13 – Turn-based RPG spin-off about Riders and Monsties forming bonds and fighting together.
• Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin – November 13 – New Rider-led story continuing the series’ cooperative creature-battling focus.
• Rennsport – November 13 – Sim racing crafted with automakers and pros; drive GT3s like the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo, and the BMW M Hybrid V8 with an emphasis on realistic physics and sound.

November 14 – party play, horror, and score chasers

Thursday closes with local party action, programming-driven roguelikes, and multiple horror entries. From aerial combat to bunny-ninja platforming, the day spans arcade score-chasing and narrative dread.

• Astro Duel – November 14 – Local multiplayer for 1‑6 players with rapid rounds and high-lethality space skirmishes.
• Bioprototype – November 14 – Roguelike “auto‑bomber” with visual programming to customize skills; use enemy organs to mutate and withstand endless waves.
• Bioweaver – November 14 – RPG focused on treasure hunting and builds; apply basic programming logic to skills and craft organs with varied attributes.
• Bunninjutsu – November 14 – 2D platformer where each jump toggles platforms and hazards, emphasizing timing and rhythm.
• Chopper Strike – November 14 – Helicopter shooter with missions testing precision, strategy, and firepower.
• Clawpunk – November 14 – Melee-centric 2D action roguelite starring feline fighters in fully destructible environments; built for score-chasing aggression.
• Dark Atlas: Infernum – November 14 – First-person psychological survival horror where an esoteric apocalypse meets inner torment.
• Dirt Bike Retro – November 14 – Dirt bike racing built around skill-intensive tracks with a classic-meets-modern feel.
• Horror Tale 3: The Witch – November 14 – The mystery deepens as Tom faces Wanda the witch; new allies and buried secrets emerge.
• Liminal Department – November 14 – Escape an endless hospital corridor by spotting anomalies; loops can contain multiple changes or none.
• Pocket Minigolf – November 14 – 50 levels of minigolf with hazards like water, magnets, and windmills; optional diamond pickups add challenge.
• Use Your Words 2 – November 14 – Party game sequel with new prompts and more mini-games; phones and tablets act as controllers, with “decoy” answers for misdirection.
• Videoverse – November 14 – Narrative adventure about an era of social gaming networks; choices shape friendships, fandoms, and corporate entanglements.

Bottom line – a broad slate with two Day‑One Game Pass picks

This week’s lineup stretches from blockbuster multiplayer to compact indie experiments, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Winter Burrow both launching on Game Pass. Whether you’re eyeing Rome’s city-building, turn-based monster riding, or a late-night horror loop, the schedule offers a clear entry point for nearly every playstyle.