Every week, numerous games launch on Xbox One but which ones truly stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most anticipated titles launching across Microsoft's platforms this week.
This week we're only seeing two new "AAA" releases on Xbox One, but there are still a few surprises here and there. Notably, the popular fighting franchise UFC 3 returns for another outing and Railway Empire allows gamers to become a tycoon by exploiting economic opportunities. With that in mind, here are all the biggest games launching this week, between January 29 to February 2.
UFC 3
UFC 3 is back and visually it looks great. This installment contains a new career mode which means that players' choices outside of the world-famous Octagon ring matter just as much as their performance inside it. Taking a page from management simulators, this updated mode allows you to promote upcoming fights and create rivalries. There are a lot of other choices in the game which will affect your fighter's standing.
UFC 3 launches on February 2 with Xbox One X enhancements, starting at $59.99. Players who purchase the Champion Edition can play it early on January 30. EA Access members receive an additional 10% discount digitally.
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Railway Empire
In 1830, American industry is booming and the race is on to establish the most dominant and powerful railway empire in all of North America. Railway Empire requires you to outthink and outmaneuver your competitors as you lead your company into the modern age. The goal is to exploit the economic opportunities of the United States in an extensive campaign, working your way from coast to coast. The best way to do this is to establish a comprehensive rail network and optimize transportation of passengers and goods. The game features over forty historical locomotives and thirty different wagons. There's also a first-person mode which lets you ride your trains and take in the scenery.
Railway Empire launches on January 30 with Xbox One X enhancements, priced at $59.99.
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Wolfenstein II: The Diaries of Agent Silent Death
The Wolfenstein II: The Diaries of Agent Silent Death expansion is coming to Xbox One next week and it features a new protagonist. As American Office of Strategic Services agent and assassin Jessica Valiant, you must infiltrate Nazi bunkers in California and discover the secrets of Operation San Andreas. This content requires Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Wolfenstein: The New Order. This time around you fight the Nazis in iconic American locations, equip an arsenal of insane guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of Nazi soldiers. You have to trigger the second American Revolution.
Wolfenstein II: The Diaries of Agent Silent Death launches on January 30 with Xbox One X enhancements, part of the $24.99 Wolfenstein II: Expansion Pass.
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Wulverblade
In Wulverblade you have to help Britannia defeat the Romans. The game is a rather hardcore side-scrolling beat 'em up inspired by classics such as Golden Axe, Knights of the Round, and Sengoku. According to the developer, players experience historically accurate storyline across eight campaign levels. You can choose to go it alone or team up with a friend in local co-op.
Wulverblade launches on January 31, priced at $14.99
Asemblance
Asemblance is a single-player, first-person psychological thriller inspired by shows like The Twilight Zone and The X-Files. You wake to find yourself trapped inside an experimental machine built to simulate memories. You have no idea how you got here, but to break the cycle, you must look into a past that you may not want to remember. It's unclear if these memories you experience are your own or if the voice over the radio can be trusted. These are just some of the mysteries players experience in Asemblance.
Asemblance launches on January 30, priced at $7.99
That's it for this week. Those are the biggest games launching soon, and many of them seem like absolutely thrilling experiences. Be sure to check out Railway Empire and UFC 3 because they appear to be rather unique games. Which titles are you interested in? Let us know.
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