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Though we\u2019re already three months into the year, the Xbox Series X has yet to have a moment in the spotlight when it comes to new game releases. That will change in May with Forza Horizon 6<\/em>, but things are kicking into first gear this month thanks to some strong third-party support and Game Pass additions.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re dipping into one of last year\u2019s best games for the first time or engaging in pottery brawls, there\u2019s something new for you to check out on Xbox Series X this month, aside from heavy hitters like Pragmata <\/em>and Invincible Vs<\/em>.<\/p>\n Release date:<\/strong> April 14<\/p>\n A sci-fi game eight years in the making, Replaced <\/em>is finally making its way to Xbox this month after a series of long delays tied to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Developed by Sad Cat Studios, the 2.5D game is described as a \u201ccyberpunk thriller\u201d centered around an AI trapped in a human body. That setup alone is timely enough to make it worth checking out, but its stylish art might be the real eye-catcher here. Replaced <\/em>sports some painstakingly detailed pixel art that has given the trailers a distinct neo-noir vibe. If the game\u2019s free-flowing combat lives up to the brutal brawls we\u2019ve seen in trailers, this should be a special one.<\/p>\n Release date:<\/strong> April 14<\/p>\n Did you miss out on Hades 2<\/em> last year thanks to its timed Nintendo Switch 2 console exclusivity? Well, your time has come. Supergiant\u2019s roguelike sequel hits both PS5 and Xbox Series X on April 14 \u2014 and it\u2019s coming to Xbox Game Pass on that date, too. You probably don\u2019t need me to tell you to check it out, but I will anyway. Hades 2<\/em> is another fantastic game from the ever-consistent Supergiant, giving players countless ways to craft unpredictable builds that make its fast-paced battles feel a little different on every run. With tons of Greek gods to meet, a farm to manage, and even two separate roguelike paths to run through, Hades 2<\/em> will keep you busy for a very long time.<\/p>\n Release date:<\/strong> April 21<\/p>\n Following up the success of its bullet-heaven hit Vampire Survivors<\/em>, developer Poncle is back with a variation on a theme. Vampire Crawlers<\/em> <\/em>turns its previous game into a dungeon crawler with a card-based battle system. You\u2019ll navigate mazes and fight monsters while strategically playing your cards in an order that maximizes your damage. Its demo impressed us during Steam Next Fest, so it\u2019s exactly the kind of indie you\u2019ll want to check out if you want something you can sink your fangs into. It will also launch on Xbox Game Pass on April 21 for those of you who have an active subscription.<\/p>\n Release date:<\/strong> April 23<\/p>\n Last year, Double Fine surprised players with Keeper<\/em>, an offbeat little game about a walking fighthouse and its bird pal. Its next project is just as surprising, if not more so. Kiln<\/em> <\/em>is a multiplayer game where players create a piece of pottery and take it into team-based 4v4 battles. What\u2019s especially enticing, though, is that you can make any fighter you want out of clay. A small little teacup? An enormous vase? You\u2019re free to experiment with shapes and sizes to create the best creation for the job. Considering Double Fine\u2019s track record, Kiln <\/em>should at least be another neat curiosity from a studio with no shortage of creative ideas.<\/p>\n Release date:<\/strong> April 30<\/p>\n If narrative-driven games are more your speed, keep your eye onInkonbini: One Store. Many Stories<\/em>. Set in 1990s Japan, the cozy game puts you in the shoes of a college student who is spending her summer break working at a convenience store. You\u2019ll stock the shelves and chat with customers in a slice-of-life game about a small town\u2019s tight-knit community. In a month that promises a lot of hectic sci-fi action and superhero fights, I\u2019m looking forward to a chill little game where my biggest worry is how I\u2019m going to arrange a manga shelf.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Though we\u2019re already three months into the year, the Xbox Series X has yet to have a moment in the spotlight when it comes to new game releases. 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