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Beat Back the Summer Boredom with the Latest Games and Updates from Nex Playground

Jun 19, 2026 • 5 min read

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School’s out, and that means way more free time to fill with fun and play.

If you’re looking to beat the heat, Nex Playground + Play Pass is packed with fresh updates and new releases to keep the whole family moving this summer. Here's a look at everything that's arrived since April (and a quick preview of what's to come).

Catch Up on the Latest Game Updates

A new game launch is just the beginning. Play Pass gives you continued updates throughout the year, meaning your favorite games receive new songs, workouts, challenges, game modes, and more. 

It was a busy spring. Have you kept up?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Mayhem game tile, available only on Nex Playground with Play Pass.

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Mayhem

Those turtle brothers may have started on the rooftops, but with the recently added new map and boss, they’re moving to the sewers.

In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Mayhem, an old friend is causing chaos beneath the city. Mondo Gecko is all riled up, and it falls on the Turtles to snap him back to his senses.

To help tackle this new challenge, the level cap has been increased by 10 levels, giving your Turtles more room to grow. If you haven’t checked out the newest map and boss yet, head underground today to prove yourself a master of the sewers.

Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers game tile, available only on Nex Playground + Play Pass.

2. Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers

Prepare to take your game to the next level… Batting arts have arrived in Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers

Bats now feature passive and active abilities. Slow down blazing-fast pitches, rack up bonus points for each home run, and gain powerful advantages with every swing.

Better yet, Batting Arts grow stronger the more home runs you hit. Stick with your favorite bat, power up its abilities, and show the world what a true Starstriker can do.

Game tile for NHL Puck Rush, including the new Street Hockey update, is only available on Nex Playground with Play Pass

3. NHL Puck Rush

NHL Puck Rush is bringing hockey from the rink to the blacktop in the new NHL Street update.

NHL Street offers a fresh way to enjoy hockey. You don't need a favorite team or a deep knowledge of the league—just a love for the game. Jump into the four game modes, earn achievements, and level up as you sharpen your skills.

Complete weekly challenges to unlock exclusive Street League rewards, then keep pushing your personal best. Whether you're a longtime Puck Rush veteran or brand new to hockey, the streets are waiting.

Tennis Smash: Racketville game tile, available on Nex Playground with Play Pass.

4. Tennis Smash: Racketville

Keep the rally going in Tennis Smash: Racketville with 2 brand-new opponents to battle on the court.

Say hello to Mr. Mop and c0dy! Mr. Mop is a wily janitor who’s surprisingly sharp when it comes to tennis—and just as handy with a mop as he is with a backhand. Meanwhile, c0dy is a caffeinated programmer who turns his laptop into an unorthodox (but effective) racket. Both characters can now be found in Journey and Versus modes.

Beyond the court, Tennis Smash: Racketville will be the first to support Playdate, a new Connected Play feature that enables virtual match sessions between Trusted Playgrounds and marks the beginning of online play across the platform.

A beta program for community members will roll out in August. You can read all about Connected Play (and how to join the beta) here.

Starri, a beat-matching game, available on Nex Playground.

5. Starri

Starri kept the music flowing with monthly song drops throughout April, May, and June.

April was all about viral hits with these internet-famous favorites:

  1. “Made You Look” by Meghan Trainor
  2. “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
  3. “Good Time” by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen
  4. “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley 

May celebrated “Moms That Rock” with these powerhouse tracks: 

  1. "Stronger" by Kelly Clarkson
  2. "Whenever, Wherever" by Shakira"
  3. "Raise Your Glass" by P!nk

That month also marked the five-year anniversary of Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album Sour, with a special song drop:

  1. "brutal" 
  2. "good 4 you" 
  3. "drivers license" 

June kept the celebration going with “Papas of Pop”, a tribute to some of music's most recognizable dads:

  1. “Everybody” by Backstreet Boys
  2. “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5
  3. “Sunshine” by OneRepublic

But it didn’t stop there. June also brought “Rock Through Time”, a collection of fan-favorite songs spanning multiple generations of rock:

  1. “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi
  2. “Give It Away” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  3. “Drum Show” by Twenty One Pilots

And there's even more music on the way. Until then, hit the stage, perfect your timing, and see how many of these new songs you can master.

Zumba: Fitness Party game tile, available exclusively on Nex Playground + Play Pass.

6. Zumba: Fitness Party

From April through June, Zumba: Fitness Party delivered a steady flow of new workouts to keep the energy high and the routines fresh.

April brought the energy with Get Hyped 30, a high-intensity workout led by Ecem Ozcan. With nine new songs spanning Reggaeton, Cumbia, and more, this 30-minute dance party was all about getting your sweat on.

May took players on a musical journey with Dance 30, a globe-spanning workout led by Mauricio. Packed with Merengue, Salsa, and Reggaeton rhythms, this energetic 30-minute routine combined fun moves with international flavor.

And June introduced Take a Break and Shake, a brand-new 15-song routine focused on accessible, feel-good movement. Designed for all levels, this easy-to-follow class offers a flexible way to dance—whether you’re easing back in, starting fresh, or just squeezing in a quick workout.

Try these latest workouts, mix and match your favorites, and discover the routines that will keep you moving and grooving all summer long.

Discover the Newest Games on Nex Playground + Play Pass

Now that you're caught up on the latest updates, let’s review the newest games that have joined the Play Pass library.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Earth Rumble, a motion based Avatar game, is available only on Nex Playground with Play Pass.

1. Avatar: The Last Airbender Earth Rumble

Avatar: The Last Airbender Earth Rumble puts the power of earthbending in your hands.

With Toph in your corner, you'll step foot in the iconic Earth Rumble tournament and clash against powerful earthbenders like The Boulder, The Big Bad Hippo, and other fan favorites.

Using responsive motion-based controls, you’ll raise, shape, and strike with the ground beneath you—timing each move to outplay your opponent and seize control of the arena. 

Can you master each earthbending form and become the Earth Rumble champion? Give this challenging game a go to find out.

What on Earth? trivia game tile, available exclusively on Nex Playground with Play Pass

2. What On Earth?

It’s time to prove which earthly lifeform is most intelligent in What on Earth?, an alien-hosted, out-of-this-world trivia competition.

Start by choosing your lifeform, from humans to elephants, monkeys, cats, dolphins, and more. Then prove your knowledge across a universe of topics. You can buzz in to answer at any time, but you risk losing points if you’re too hasty.

Climb through increasing difficulty levels and tackle questions across categories like Science, Sports, Movies & TV, and Music & Art. Only the sharpest minds can become Earth’s foremost intellect. Will you pass the test?

Dora Star Explorer game tile, exclusively on Nex Playground with Play Pass

3. Dora Star Explorer

Join Dora on her very first Playground adventure as she sets out to restore the night sky in Dora Star Explorer.

Discover five colorful locations as you guide Dora and Map through motion-based mini-games. Big news: this game introduces voice controls, helping your little ones practice new words as they play. 

Explore vibrant worlds, complete mini-games, and gather star pieces (watching out for Swiper along the way). ¡Vámonos!

Rubik's Showdown game tile, a new way to solve the classic puzzle, is only available on Nex Playground + Play Pass

4. Rubik’s Showdown

Rubik’s Showdown brings the world-famous 3x3 Rubik’s Cube to Play Pass, helping you master the puzzle in a brand-new way.

Put your whole body to the test in two distinct game modes:

In Blitz, you race against the clock as you twist and rotate your way to solving the Cube. 

Push your recall to the limit in Memory mode. Study a stack of Cubes, then recreate the correct patterns in order (watching out for obstacles in later rounds).

Twist, rotate, and solve your way through increasingly difficult challenges as you master one of the most iconic puzzles of all time.

More Summer Fun Is on the Way

With new games, updates, and the Connected Play Beta on the way, there's loads of excitement coming that we can't wait to share.

In the meantime, keep a lookout for new monthly Zumba workouts, Starri music packs, a big Bowling Strike! update, and some big announcements. 

AND keep your eyes peeled for a special mini-game update coming this summer to Bluey: Bust-a-Move.

Want to make sure you never miss out on the fun? Grab Play Pass to jump into every new update, release, and event as soon as they arrive.