Dusk is coming to Xbox Series X|S and the Xbox Ally — a killer retro FPS finally hits consoles, with even more on the way

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Dusk is a fast-paced, action-packed first-person shooter inspired by classic games like Doom and Quake from the 1990s. It features hordes of enemies and a creepy, unsettling atmosphere influenced by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

The popular game, which has been a hit on Steam, is now launching on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Ally through New Blood on X. Let’s take a look at what the game is all about, what you can expect on Xbox, and how it became so well-loved on PC.

New Blood Interactive announced that their fast-paced shooter, Dusk, will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Ally in September 2025. They’re also releasing other popular titles – Amid Evil, Faith, and Blood West – on Xbox at the same time, marking the first time these ‘boomer shooter’ games will be playable on the platform.

All these games will work with Xbox Play Anywhere, meaning you can play them seamlessly across your Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox Ally. They’re designed to look fantastic with 4K resolution and run smoothly at up to 120 frames per second. You’ll also be able to use a keyboard and mouse, save your progress in the cloud, and earn achievements. New Blood Interactive is setting a high standard for console releases.

While there isn’t a confirmed release date, with 2026 just around the corner, it probably won’t be long before the game is out. Fans online are guessing it might launch around Halloween 2025, and the developers at New Blood Interactive have said it’s coming very soon.

For years, players have been requesting an Xbox version of the game, and discussions about it frequently pop up online. Some fans have even avoided playing it on other platforms, hoping for an Xbox release. Now that it’s been announced, they’re eager to finally play it soon.

Passion project turned homerun

David Szymanski started working on Dusk in 2015 as a personal hobby, fueled by his fondness for first-person shooter games from the 1990s. He used the Unity engine and created his own lighting effects to make the game look and feel like those classic titles.

The game was first released to the public as an early version in January 2018, and the complete version followed in December. It was quickly praised by critics, achieving scores of 88 on Metacritic and 89 on OpenCritic. Players on Steam also loved it, with 96% giving it a positive review.

As a researcher tracking game performance, I’ve been really impressed with *Dusk*. It’s sold over 620,000 copies on Steam, generating more than $7 million in revenue – a huge success for an independently developed game. The game’s popularity continued to grow, and it eventually expanded to consoles, first appearing on Nintendo Switch in 2021 and then on PlayStation 4 and 5 in 2023.

Fans have been waiting a long time, and it’s exciting to see the game finally coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Ally! With Xbox Play Anywhere compatibility and a strong lineup of other popular games releasing with it, this collection looks like a fantastic purchase for both dedicated fans and newcomers alike.

We don’t have a release date for Xbox yet, but hopefully this game will attract new players and revitalize the genre. For now, we’ll have to wait and see when it arrives. It’s good news that the game is supported on current Xbox consoles and is also part of the Play Anywhere program.

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2025-09-18 20:40