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News - March, 2025
Monday31st Mar 2025
News Xbox Handheld Seemingly Revealed By ASUS In New Teaser Trailer
It's happening!
It looks like ASUS has given us our first tease of the 2025 Xbox handheld! A social media post has gone live today with a short video which includes an ASUS ROG Ally-style device alongside an Xbox controller. You can see the clip down below - along with Xbox's response to it: There's no official confirmation about an Xbox...
News Microsoft Rewards 'Limits' Are Causing Frustration Across Xbox, PC & Mobile
"I’m so sick of this"
It's been a while since we last talked about Microsoft Rewards here at Pure Xbox, but we're definitely still racking up the points - and on the whole, I'd personally say this year's changes to the program have been for the better on Xbox. However, it's not all sunshine and roses, with many frustrated Microsoft Rewards users...
News Sony Causes A Stir Among Xbox Fans With Black Myth: Wukong Comment
Ah s**t, here we go again
There's been a lot of debate around Black Myth: Wukong and exactly why it's failed to arrive on Xbox consoles almost a year since it was first delayed - and certain Xbox fans still believe it's got something to do with Sony. We did hear from the game's director in January who suggested the Xbox Series S was to blame, but...
News Lots Of Activision Blizzard Games Aren't On Xbox Game Pass Yet, But Why?
"It's just so complicated..."
Many Xbox fans have been questioning why it's taken so long to add more Activision (and Blizzard) games to Xbox Game Pass since acquiring the company a couple of years ago, as we've only seen a certain number since then. For example, all the classic Call of Duty games seem to be primed for Xbox Game Pass at some point,...
News Here's What The 'Hands On' Previews Are Saying About DOOM: The Dark Ages
Wildly varying opinions
We've been treated to a series of "hands on" previews for Bethesda's DOOM: The Dark Ages today, which is set for release on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and PS5 in just over a month's time on May 15th. Taking a quick glance, it's interesting to see just how varied they appear to be - some are saying they've absolutely...
News Star Wars Meets XCOM In New Game That's Seemingly Coming To Xbox
Set to be officially revealed in April
It looks like April will bring us a brand-new Star Wars game that's very much inspired by XCOM! At Star Wars Celebration on April 19th, it's mentioned that developer Bit Reactor will be joining Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games to provide a "first look at a new Star Wars turn-based tactics game". Bit...
News 8BitDo Unveils New 'Jade' Controller Inspired By The Original Xbox
Part of the Ultimate 3-mode series
The folks over at 8BitDo seem to be constantly putting out new Xbox products at the moment, and the latest is a "Jade" version of the Ultimate 3-mode Controller series that already exists in white and black variants. The difference with the Jade Xbox Controller is that it's "inspired by the iconic Transparent...
News New Death Stranding Record Hints At Potential Of PS5 Ports On Xbox
The sequel could get a lot more sales from it
Death Stranding has undoubtedly been a hit ever since it arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S late last year, but unfortunately, there's no sign of Death Stranding 2 coming to Xbox alongside its PS5 launch on June 26th. The release of the first game definitely seems to have been beneficial for the...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In April 2025
South of Midnight, Expedition 33 and much more!
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in April 2025! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an April 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. If you're interested in what other new Xbox games are scheduled for the rest of the year, we've got a big...
News RuneScape Dragonwilds Isn't On Xbox Yet, But It Might Be In 2026
A brand-new co-op survival game
Well, out of nowhere today, we got an announcement for a brand-new RuneScape game! This isn't like the MMO either, as it's a standalone co-op survival adventure that's coming to Steam in Spring 2025, and hopefully Xbox next year. The game is called RuneScape Dragonwilds, and here's how it's described by the Rune
News The Sinking City Is Getting An Unreal Engine 5 Remaster For Xbox Series X|S
And yes, it's a FREE upgrade!
The Sinking City has long been a popular game on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and ahead of the sequel's arrival at some point in the future, it's been announced today that The Sinking City Remastered is coming to Xbox. This is an Unreal Engine 5 version of The Sinking City complete with loads of cool new visual...
News Capcom Breaks Another Sales Record Thanks To Monster Hunter Wilds
The big wins keep on coming
We talked earlier this month about how Monster Hunter Wilds was off to an "absolutely flying start" on Xbox consoles, and that's still the case as we enter April - with the game now having surpassed 10 million sales across all platforms. In the process, the game has broken a new company record for "first-month" sales:...
Saturday29th Mar 2025
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 31 - April 4)
Including early access for the next Xbox first-party game
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 31 - April 4! The big release of next week is South of Midnight, which arrives in early access form for Premium and Premium Upgrade buyers ahead of its full release via Xbox Game Pass on April 8th. We've also got
News How Well Are Xbox Games Selling On PlayStation? Here's What The Data Says
Alinea Analytics shares some sales figures
We've seen a lot of debate amongst the gaming industry over the past year about whether Xbox is right to put its first-party games on PlayStation, but it's undeniably a profitable decision in the short term for Microsoft's gaming business. But how well are those games selling on PS5 (and PS4)? Well, we've...
Poll What Score Would You Give Atomfall On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Enjoying your time with the new RPG?
With Atomfall finally out in the wild for a few days now on Xbox Game Pass, we want to know what you make of the game so far! Yep, Developer Rebellion launched its new IP just a few days ago, and it arrived on Microsoft's Game Pass Ultimate service day one. Here at Pure Xbox, we've been pretty impressed with...
News MMORPG 'Black Desert' Is Getting An Xbox Series X|S Upgrade, But There's A Catch
Say goodbye to the Xbox One version
If you've ever played the MMORPG Black Desert on Xbox or are interested in trying it out, the next big update might interest you. In a "console service update", the development team announced native versions of the massive-multiplayer online game were set to launch for Xbox Series X|S (and the PS5) later this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 29-30)
Some Atomfall on Xbox Game Pass?
Another weekend rolls around! As we close out March 2025, there's plenty to be going at across Xbox platforms - including a bunch of Free Play Days titles and the much-anticipated Atomfall which is now live on Xbox Game Pass. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: The bulk of my weekend...
Friday28th Mar 2025
News Microsoft Posts 'Farewell' Message As Xbox Game Pass Mobile App Goes Offline
Adios
Back in September of last year, Microsoft announced that it was going merge its Xbox mobile apps — ditching the dedicated Game Pass version in the process — and after halting new downloads from November, the team has now posted a farewell message as the app goes offline. As shared over on Reddit, user
News Amazon Adds 'Frequently Returned Item' Warning To Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
"Check customer reviews to learn more"
Over the years, both iterations of Microsoft's Xbox Elite Controller have had pretty widespread reliability issues - that's not to say that every user will experience this sort of thing, but it's certainly more likely than it is with normal Xbox controllers. As a result, Amazon's new warning system that alerts...
News Atomfall Players Share Tips For Fixing 'No Sound' Bug On Xbox
Ahead of a permanent solution
Atomfall has officially made its grand debut on Xbox Game Pass this week, and as many Xbox players are finding out, it's unfortunately suffering with a "no sound" bug that's been reported by a bunch of people on Pure Xbox and beyond. The team at Rebellion will obviously get this officially fixed ASAP, but in the...
News INZOI Launches To 'Very Positive' Reviews Ahead Of Planned Xbox Release
We might not get it for a while though
Today's the day for the INZOI early access release on PC - a game that's been getting an incredible amount of hype for its similarities to The Sims - and we know that it's "expected" to release on Xbox consoles in the future. As mentioned in our "INZOI Coming To Xbox" guide, the developer has confirmed that an...
Poll As Forza Horizon 5 Cruises To PS5, Are You Still Playing It On Xbox?
It's been out for over three years now
We all know about Forza Horizon 5 heading over to PS5 in April at this point - it's even getting one of its "biggest updates ever" across all platforms to celebrate. That's the benefit of third-party releases - they come with extra goodies! The thing is though... at least personally, I jumped off this game a...
News Bored Waiting For GTA 6? MindsEye Brings Its Action Thriller To Xbox This June
Welcome to Redrock
IO Interactive, the team behind the Hitman series, has today announced that it will be publishing new AAA blockbuster MindsEye this summer; developed by brand-new studio Build a Rocket Boy. With an official Xbox Series X|S release date of June 10th, 2025, MindsEye looks to thrill players with its "story-driven, action-adventure...
News Deadside Is Discounted On Xbox For The First Time This Weekend
It's still in the "top paid" charts
It's been a month now since open world survival shooter Deadside arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for the first time, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down - the game is currently #7 on the "top paid" Xbox charts in the UK, and #15 in the US - it's remained remarkably consistent against the...
News Ubisoft Shares Spike By 10% After Tencent Invests $1 Billion Into New Subsidiary
"Ubisoft is opening a new chapter in its history"
Last night, Ubisoft announced a "new chapter in its history" with the reveal that Tencent is investing $1.16 billion into a new subsidiary, and the company's shares have reportedly spiked by over 10% as a result of the news. To break down all the complicated jargon, this is based around Assassin's...
News 8BitDo Xbox Keyboard Gets First Discount In US, Amazon Pre-Orders Live In UK
Worth adding to the wishlist?
It was back in November that 8BitDo unveiled a new Xbox keyboard that was coming to market before the end of the year, and a few months later, the keyboard has just received its very first discount courtesy of Amazon US. If you go on Amazon and look for the 8BitDo Xbox keyboard, you'll see the price as $119.99 - but if...
Random Xbox Memes On Avengers: Doomsday With 'Deadpool Butt Controller'
How do you do fellow kids?
Yesterday was a pretty exciting day for Marvel fans with the cast of the new movie 'Avengers: Doomsday' officially revealed in a lengthy trailer made up exclusively of chairs and Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man turned Doctor Doom) at the very end of the line. Xbox has taken this an as opportunity to remind everyone about its...
Talking Point Which MMORPGs Would You Love To Play Natively On Xbox?
WoW? RuneScape? Tell us!
Alright, so the other day I was talking about how World of Warcraft plays surprisingly well on Xbox thanks to NVIDIA GeForce Now, and although I do enjoy that way of playing, it would obviously be more beneficial to get a native version. I'm talking a proper app, installed on my Xbox, that can bring me to World of Warcraft...
Thursday27th Mar 2025
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (March 27)
Including a shadow drop!
Well, out of nowhere, Microsoft has announced that EA Sports College Football 25 will be added to the EA Play Library today - which means it's also joining the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library at the same time, alongside post-apocalyptic RPG Atomfall. So, here's a roundup of your two new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate additions -...
News Avowed Update 1.31 Now Live, Includes Improved Performance On Xbox Series X|S
"This update includes important fixes"
Obsidian's Avowed continues to receive regular updates around six weeks since launch, with today's offering adding bug fixes, UI improvements, community-requested features and even some Xbox performance upgrades. The specifics behind those performance upgrades haven't really been revealed, aside from the fact...
News Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following March 2025's Nintendo Direct
Including a new Marvel game!
The latest Nintendo Direct took place earlier today, focusing entirely on games for the Switch 1 rather than the Switch 2 - but as a result of it, we also saw plenty of games in the presentation that are also coming to Xbox consoles. Here are all the Xbox-related announcements and trailers from March 2025's Nintendo...
News 'The Precinct' Brings Its Retro GTA Vibes To Xbox Series X|S This May
But this time you're a police officer
Last year, we brought you an interview with the team behind The Precinct - a game we described as a mix of old-school GTA and Police Simulator - but at the time, it didn't have a release date for any platform. That's all changed today though! The release date for
News Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Dynamic Background For Xbox Series X|S
Featuring some iconic Xbox characters
Following three fresh additions to the Xbox Series X|S dynamic background collection earlier this month, Microsoft has added another new entry - and it features some pretty iconic Xbox characters for the company's 50th anniversary. Yep, live now on Xbox Series X and S consoles, the 50th anniversary background...
News Arma Reforger's New Xbox Update 'Significantly Reshapes The Combat Experience'
The former Xbox exclusive continues to evolve
We found ourselves talking about the Xbox release of Arma Reforger quite a lot when it was first revealed as a timed console exclusive a few years ago, but not so much since it made its way to PlayStation late last year. Nevertheless, this game seemingly keeps on thriving with a devoted playerbase, as...
Report Hogwarts Legacy DLC Cancelled, Definitive Edition Scrapped As Well
Sequel remains in development
We've got bad news to share for Hogwarts Legacy fans, as it's being reported today by Bloomberg that the planned DLC expansion for the game has been cancelled, and so has the Definitive Edition that was in the works. The outlet says "people familiar" with the plans chalked it down to an "ongoing restructuring" at War
News Sociable Soccer 25 Finally Kicks Off For Xbox Consoles This April
A spiritual successor to Sensible Soccer
If you've been a fan of sports games at any point in your life, you've probably come across the name Sensible Soccer - a series of football / soccer games that proved extremely popular back in the early-mid 1990s. A few years ago, the so-called "father" of that series decided to set up a new studio and build...
Hands On Atomfall Brings Fun Detective Work & Intriguing Narrative To Xbox Game Pass
Inspector Bads**t
There's something about Rebellion's output that always sucks me right in for the long haul. Games that can be rough around the edges at times, for sure, but also experiences that revel in their wonderful gaminess, maximising the fun of sniping someone in the nuts in Sniper Elite 5, for example, by hamming the entire operation up...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 27-30)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Xbox's Free Play Days program has returned for the coming weekend, and Microsoft is being generous this week with five free titles to hop into this time around. We don't have any major games on the list this week, but there's some nice variety here - which could mean the selection is worth a good browse if you're after...
News Sony-Owned 'Patapon' Is Coming To PS5, Switch And PC, But No Sign Of Xbox
Throw us a frickin' bone here
Today's Nintendo Direct event brought us plenty of games that are also coming to Xbox, but unfortunately we saw a couple that seemed to be announced for everything except Xbox - and that's the case with Patapon 1+2 Replay. If you weren't aware, the Patapon rhythm games were first released on the PSP back in the day,...
News Microsoft Unveils 'Backbone' Mobile Controller That Looks Like An OG Xbox Gamepad
The classic translucent green look
Microsoft is putting more and more focus on Xbox Cloud Gaming these days, and today's announcement of an OG Xbox-themed 'Backbone' controller fits in with that new strategy rather nicely. Coming in at $109.99, the Xbox-themed Backbone controller is available now in the US via the accessory maker's website - and...
Reminder 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass To Finish Off March
It's your last few days with them
We're just about to enter the final weekend of March, and therefore we want to bring your attention to 10 Xbox Game Pass games that are leaving the service late on Monday night. It's a big batch this time around! These Xbox Game Pass leavers for late March were announced a couple of weeks ago, but there's every...
News Xbox's Perfect Dark Co-Developer Announces Several Layoffs
"We did not make this decision lightly"
One of the major development teams working on Xbox's Perfect Dark reboot has laid off multiple employees this week, the studio has confirmed on social media. Crystal Dynamics, the Tomb Raider developer which has also been drafted in to work with Xbox on Perfect Dark, has let go of 17 workers in total.
News Nintendo Snuck An Xbox Game Pass Title Into Today's Showcase
It's called Witchbrook, and it looks beautiful!
You know, it's really hard making those big Nintendo Direct lists on Pure Xbox - Nintendo obviously doesn't announce for any platforms other than the Switch, so I have to go searching for each game individually and waiting until Xbox is revealed for them. That can take many hours sometimes! Witchbrook...
News Xbox Dev Obsidian Announces New Turn-Based Combat Feature For Pillars Of Eternity
10 years after the game launched!
In the run up to launch in mid-February, Xbox developer Obsidian would have been pretty busy getting Avowed ready for prime time - but that hasn't meant this prolific studio has been quiet elsewhere; far from it. To celebrate 10 years of Pillars of Eternity, the team has been working on a big old patch - a patch...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Is Punching Its Way To Xbox Consoles This Year
From the developer of TMNT: Shredders Revenge
Arguably the highlight of today's Nintendo Direct March 2025 event was Marvel Cosmic Invasion, which is a brand-new beat 'em up that's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point later this year. This game is being developed by the same team behind the excellent
Video Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 New Gameplay Footage Teased
Launching on Xbox Game Pass this July
Tony Hawk fans are already eager to see more of the new game and how it plays, and it seems Activision has this week kicked things off with some character introductions. These latest teasers come via social media - introducing old and new fans alike to the next generation of skaters joining the crew in Tony...
Wednesday26th Mar 2025
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Core (March 26)
The cheapest tier of Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today's refresh focuses purely on the Xbox Game Pass Core library, which grows by three new titles as Microsoft builds out the service. All three of today's new Game Pass Core titles are very well regarded - particularly Batman: Arkham Knight which is still revered by...
News Xbox Game Pass Title Atomfall Looks 'Distractingly Last-Gen', Says Tech Review
DF has its say
With Atomfall out now in Early Access form, we're starting to see footage of the game crop up online - and of course, the team at Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the game on current-gen consoles and PC. However, despite the team's tech review focusing on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 in terms of consoles, DF actually goes as far...
News Xbox Reveals Five More Games 'Coming Soon' To Streamable Library
if you buy it, you can stream it
You've probably heard about the 'Stream Your Own Game' feature on Xbox by now - it's a service that allows Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to buy a game and have the ability to access it via Xbox Cloud Gaming on the go. Stream Your Own Game has grown massively over the past few months, and Xbox has revealed another...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox March 2025 Update
"March is bringing several updates for players to enjoy"
The Xbox March 2025 update has been unveiled by Microsoft today, and as we're starting to see these days, it's not really focused around console anymore - this month's version is mainly focused around PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. One of the highlight features on the list is related to console...
News OG Xbox Creator Shares His Thoughts On The State Of The Brand In 2025
"There's a change coming..."
It's always great to hear from original Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley and his thoughts on the brand, so we were excited to come across a new interview that he conducted as part of the My Perfect Console podcast earlier this week. There's a lot to dig into in the full podcast, including how he believes that Xbox would...
Talking Point Will Any Next-Gen Xbox Have A Disc Drive?
Or will Microsoft go all-digital across the board?
So, the rumours about Microsoft's slate of next-gen systems seem to have slowed down a little bit lately, after we heard about three potential devices being in the works over at Xbox earlier this month. Skipping over that 2025 partner handheld for the moment and looking ahead to the two
News Xbox Announces New 'Benefits' For Free-To-Play Titles With Game Pass
"We’re rolling out even more value"
Xbox has announced today that Game Pass members are set to receive "even more value" with multiple benefits for free-to-play games over the coming months, including for the likes of Call of Duty: Warzone and The Finals. All of this starts this week with four specific games - here are the
News Microsoft Unveils Custom Xbox Series X Console Themed Around Atomfall
You'll have to enter to win one
With Atomfall finally set to arrive on Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, the marketing push from developer Rebellion is in full swing - and now Microsoft is joining in on the act with a custom Xbox Series X console themed around the post-apocalyptic RPG. As shared on social media this week, fans can enter to win a custom Xbox...
News Xbox Controllers Drop To Lowest Price Of 2025 At Amazon UK
Good controllers, reasonably priced
If anyone in the UK is after a brand-new Xbox Series X|S controller at the moment, we're seeing some pretty good deals at various retailers right now - including online at Amazon UK and Argos. These prices, which are the lowest we've seen all year, first cropped up at Argos thanks to a 10% discount code, before...
News F1 25 Releases In May 2025, No Xbox One Version For The First Time
Update: Date and first details officially revealed
If you've been waiting on news about the next entry in EA Sports' F1 series, it's been reported today that F1 25 will be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on May 30th, 2025, although we're still waiting on official confirmation. The report is coming via reliable source Dealabs, which...
News Minecraft's Latest Update Includes 'Highly Requested' Feature
"Pause when alone"
Minecraft, as you might have already seen, just rolled out its new 'Spring to Life' update and while it's filled with all sorts of new and exciting content such as new blocks, animal variants, and much more, there's also one particular feature that has long-time players rather excited. It's the ability to pause - yes, the team at...
News Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Brings Its Action-RPG To Xbox Game Pass This Summer
Day one on the service!
Last year, we learnt that upcoming action-RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one in 2025 - and now the team has narrowed down that release window ahead of launch. Wuchang developer Leenzee has announced that Fallen Feathers is coming to Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass, "this summer". The team...
Opinion Split Fiction Has One Of The Best Final Levels Of Any Game
Spoilers ahead!
Ever since I completed Split Fiction with my wife a few weeks ago, I've been eager to tell anyone I know about how incredible the final level is - but at the same time, I haven't wanted to spoil it too much and ruin the surprise. There haven't been many final levels that have left my jaw on the floor over the years - sure, the story...
News No Man's Sky Brings 'Most Surprising Update Yet' To Xbox Game Pass
"The team have let their imaginations run wild"
Yes, we've got yet another No Man's Sky update landing on Xbox Game Pass today! This update is called No Man's Sky: Relics, and it's described by the team as "possibly our most surprising update yet". Colour us intrigued! No Man's Sky: Relics brings archaeology to the game, allowing you to unearth a...
Tuesday25th Mar 2025
News Microsoft's New 'Buy One, Get One Free' Sale Features Plenty Of Xbox DLC
Available for the next week or so
This week, Xbox is hosting yet another 'buy one, get one free' sale on the Microsoft Store - and this particular promotion focuses on a bunch of Xbox DLC packs for multiple titles. In here, we have a pretty eclectic mix of add-ons, from big expansion passes for major AAA games, to small chunks of DLC for some more...
Opinion It's Been A Quiet March, But Next Month Looks Awesome For Xbox Game Pass
Don't forget about Atomfall as well!
March has been a fairly quiet month for Xbox Game Pass, with only eight games added for Game Pass Ultimate members, but it's still been pretty decent, especially when you consider that Atomfall is still around the corner. That said, I can't help looking towards April already - the lineup is filling up for next...
Guide Atomfall Release Date, Release Times & Deluxe Upgrade Details On Xbox Game Pass
The biggest Game Pass launch of March 2025!
We're finishing things off with a bang for Xbox Game Pass in March 2025, as Rebellion's brand-new IP Atomfall is making its debut on the service - bringing a very intriguing survival-action experience to Xbox fans on console and PC. This is another game that's had an early access release this week, so...
News Three Xbox Games Are In The Top 10 Pre-Orders On PS5 Right Now
Further justifying the third-party strategy
There's been so much debate over the past year about whether Xbox is right to put its first-party games on other platforms, but as we've seen with the likes of Sea Of Thieves and Grounded, it can definitely pay off with the right titles. Looking at the "Pre-Orders" section on the PS5 store today, Xbox has...
News Xbox's Early Access DLC Returns For South Of Midnight, But It's A Lot Cheaper This Time Around
Play up to 5 days early
We're exactly two weeks out from Microsoft's South of Midnight hitting Xbox Game Pass on April 8th, but folks who are keen to play this one ASAP can grab the game early - at a pretty decent price compared to recent releases. Yep, just like Xbox's biggest games of the last few years, South of Midnight has an early access DLC...
News Xbox Buying Ubisoft Would Be An Unwise Move, Suggests Former PlayStation Boss
"It's just too big to manage"
Back at the start of the month, it was reported that Xbox might have shown interest in acquiring one or more IP from Ubisoft, and speaking in an interview recently, former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden urged caution around this. Layden was asked about Xbox buying Ubisoft rather than any specific IP, and he advised that...
News Xbox Will Bring 'A Lot More' Exclusives To PS5 And Switch 2 In 2025
The latest report reiterates Xbox's new strategy
We've already been told to expect more first-party Xbox games on other platforms going forward, but if you somehow missed the message, here's an update. Off the back of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle being locked in for an April 15th release on the
News Xbox Introduces New 'Game Hubs' Feature On Console, Rolling Out Now To Insiders
"We're excited for you to check it out"
If you've ever been on the Xbox app for PC, you've probably noticed all the little bits of info that appear alongside the game - achievements, stats, available add-ons - and a similar feature is now being rolled out to Xbox console users. Xbox is calling this "Game Hubs", and is testing it with a random...
Talking Point Almost 6 Months On, Are You Still Playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Or did the turbulent launch put you off?
Earlier today, we caught wind of Asobo Studio's new 'World Update' trailer (up above) for Brazil and some surrounding areas - adding an array of fresh locations to both Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024 this month. The update looks a beautiful one, and will no doubt provide players with some nice new...
News GTA 6 Launch Could Cause Delays At Three Major Publishers, Says Report
"Time is the real scarcity for us, not money"
With GTA 6's ominously vague 'Fall 2025' launch window still looming over this year like a developing storm, it seems as though some major publishers are considering delaying their games to avoid getting in Rockstar's path. <related ids="177848"> In a new report from Chris Dring over at The Game...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Gets First 'Hotfix' Update, 8GB On Xbox Series X|S
Here are the (very minimal) patch notes
If you're one of the early adopters of Assassin's Creed Shadows, you may have noticed that the game's first update has gone live on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today, clocking in at 8.88GB on both platforms. That said, there's very little going on in this update - in fact, there are only three patch notes...
News Publisher Ratalaika Games Is Delisting 6 'Easy Gamerscore' Titles From The Xbox Store
All going over the next few weeks
In recent months, we've seen quite a few titles switch off their servers as game publishers wind down support on certain releases - and today, Publisher Ratalaika Games has revealed that six of its titles will be completely removed from the Xbox storefront in the coming weeks. Now, to get ahead of things here -...
News Minecraft 'Spring To Life' Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Rolling out now on Xbox and PC
If you're an avid Minecraft fan, you've probably been aware of the big "Spring to Life" update that's been planned for today, and we're pleased to confirm that it's out now for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC. The update includes a bunch of new features that span everything from gameplay tweaks to...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Gets Updated October Release Window On Xbox
"The game is done"
After losing its original developer all the way back in 2021, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been struggling to make progress towards actually releasing in the years since - but a big development update has today given us fresh hope, and a new launch window. Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room are now officially...
Monday24th Mar 2025
News Another Major Xbox Game Pass Release For April 2025 Has Gone Gold
Next month is shaping up nicely
Last week, we heard that Microsoft's very own South of Midnight had gone gold and is locked and loaded for its upcoming Xbox Game Pass launch - and now the service has seen another major title go gold ahead of its April release. <related ids="179743"> That's right, the much-anticipated turn-based RPG Clair
News Two Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Ultimate This Week (March 25-27)
Two fresh additions inbound
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass roundup! This week, Microsoft is delivering two more titles to the main Game Pass Ultimate library, including the much-anticipated day one release of Atomfall. Here's exactly when these two new games will be added - alongside a brief synopsis of what to expect when they hit Xbox Game...
Feature World Of Warcraft Plays Surprisingly Well On Xbox Thanks To GeForce Now
We still need a native version though
I've never been much of a World of Warcraft fan, but after watching The Remarkable Life of Ibelin on Netflix recently, I've found myself playing it for the time in years (seriously, that film is amazing if you haven't seen it!). The problem is, as someone who sits on a desktop PC all day every day for Pure Xbox...
News Xbox Celebrates 20 Years Of Forza Motorsport With Huge FM4-Flavoured Update
A "legendary" Forza Motorsport 4 track returns
In May, Microsoft's Forza series will turn 20 years old, and Team Xbox has some big anniversary plans for 2023's Forza Motorsport as a result. Turn 10 Studios has announced that as part of the game's 20th anniversary update, Forza Motorsport 4's "legendary" Fujimi Kaido track will make its grand return...
Talking Point Could Sony 'Block' PlayStation Games On An Xbox Handheld?
Even if they're just the Steam versions?
With two potential Xbox handhelds on the way (including a partnered device rumoured for this year), there's been some debate on social media today about whether Sony could potentially block PlayStation games from appearing on there. Of course, we know that Sony has been reluctant to put first-party games on...
News Helldivers 2 Xbox Petition Passes 130,000 Signatures, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
Leaving money on the table
Helldivers 2 is a game that Xbox fans have wanted to see on the platform ever since it released back in early 2024, but because it's a first-party PlayStation game, we've unsurprisingly seen no signs of it getting an Xbox release thus far. Lots of Xbox owners are really trying though. Back in February of 2024, we...
Roundup Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About The First Berserker: Khazan
Out this week on Xbox!
Later this week, The First Berserker: Khazan joins Atomfall in releasing for Xbox on March 27th - and ahead of what's turning out to be a pretty big day for new releases, early reviews are now starting to hit the web for The First Berserker: Khazan. So, we'll gather a bunch of them up here to give you a general consensus of...
News Sledders Debuts To Positive Xbox Reviews Following Very Successful Launch
Holding its own in the Xbox charts
Last week, we talked about a game called Sledders that was getting lots of attention ahead of its Xbox launch on March 20th, and we thought you'd be interested to know that the launch has gone very well indeed so far! Looking at the "Top Paid" Xbox chart in the US, Sledders sits in 14th position right now above...
News Bethesda Reveals PS5 Release Date For Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
Moving over next month
Well, the day has finally arrived. After months of speculation since Xbox first announced that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was coming to PS5, the team has finally revealed the new release date. Indy moves over to PlayStation on April 17. You can check out th
News South Of Midnight Is Now Available To Preload On Xbox Game Pass
Xbox's next first-party release
We're really getting close to Xbox's next first-party release now! After going gold just a few days ago, South of Midnight is now officially available to preload on Xbox Game Pass - ahead of its launch
News 'ASMR Slicing' Has Become An Unlikely Top Seller On The Xbox Store
Whatever floats your boat
As you know, we like to keep an eye on the "Top Paid" Xbox charts to see how various games are faring on there, and there aren't many surprises when it comes to new releases right now - Assassin's Creed Shadows is top as expected. One major surprise that did stand out to us was ASMR Slicing, which has managed to reach #36...
Sunday23rd Mar 2025
News Xbox Could Be Preparing To Add Two Big EA Releases To Game Pass
We're expecting NHL 25 soon as well
Anyone for another roundup of Xbox Game Pass rumours? The latest comes courtesy of EA, as it appears that both Dragon Age: The Veilguard and EA Sports FC 25 are being prepared for Xbox Game Pass at some point in the future. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the most surprising one here, as the game's
News Minecraft Set For Graphics Upgrade That Will 'Transform' Bedrock Edition On Xbox & Beyond
Say hello to Vibrant Visuals
It's been announced today as part of Minecraft Live that Minecraft will be getting a graphics upgrade in the near future known as "Vibrant Visuals", and it looks set to be released on a variety of devices including Xbox consoles. Vibrant Visuals is designed to provide "improved visual elements such as directional...
Saturday22nd Mar 2025
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 24-28)
Including a couple of new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 24-28! The big highlight of next week is Atomfall, which is heading to Xbox Game Pass on day one, but there's plenty of other good stuff on the way - including hardcore action RPG The First Berserker: Khazan, the Powerwash Sim-like
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (March 22-23)
More bargains to snap up
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales? Well, we've got over 40 titles that are reduced by 90% or more over the weekend, including a bunch of LEGO games, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway, Aven Colony - Deluxe Edition and a whole lot more. The 80% and 85% ranges might interest you even more th
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 22-23)
Did you buy Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Weekend time! We've got loads of great new content on Xbox right now, including a bunch of Xbox Game Pass additions, four Free Play Days titles, and the big release of Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox Series X and Series S! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I have to admit, de
News Xbox Joins New Gaming Accessibility Initiative As Founding Member
"Our goal is to empower as many people as possible"
Microsoft (and Team Xbox) will be joining the new "Accessible Games Initiative" as a founding member alongside Electronic Arts, Google, Nintendo of America and Ubisoft. This new "cross-industry effort" led by the Entertainment Software Association in the US aims to provide clear information about...
Friday21st Mar 2025
Guide Xbox Game Pass In 2025: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games
Xbox Game Pass is quickly starting to fill up for 2025, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2025, you've come to the right place! Below, we've picked out the complete list of games announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2025 so far, and we'll keep updating this as more are announced...
Roundup Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Atomfall On Xbox Game Pass
Less than a week to go until launch!
Atomfall is the next major game to hit Xbox Game Pass in March 2025, arriving in just six days' time on March 27th, and the reviews have actually gone live pretty early - or at least, some of the reviews have gone live. This is another of those situations where Xbox code seems to have been sent out quite late,...
News Xbox Is Seemingly Hard At Work On Backwards Compatibility For The Next Xbox Consoles
Could it take a different form though?
Backwards compatibility has been a massive part of the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S eras, and we've already heard from the likes of Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer how it's going to remain a key part of the brand moving forward. However, it may need to change along the way. Xbox is obviously embarking on a...
News Bethesda Wishes The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion A Happy Birthday
So how about that remake?
This week marks the 19th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and rumours have been circulating online for some time now about a potential remake - with claims this supposed title could even be getting a shadow drop on Xbox in the future. While many fans were hoping to hear something timed in with the anniversary,...
News Sea of Thieves Already Has Next 5 Years Planned, Starting With Xbox Exclusive 'X Edition'
Celebrate with the new 7th anniversary version
It wasn't always the easiest for Sea Of Thieves in the earlier stages of its life, but seven years on, the game is officially a huge success and is now even available on the PlayStation 5. The game's creative director Mike Chapman has used the seventh anniversary of the game to talk about its future on...
Talking Point Which Steam Games Would You Want To Play On An Xbox Console?
We can think of a few!
It feels like the topic of the week has been centered around whether Steam will be coming to the next Xbox console, and although it's probably going to be ages until we know either way, it's still a fun thing to discuss! Personally, I've got quite a few games in my Steam library that would be a great fit for my Xbox console,...
Guide All Games With Xbox Play Anywhere Support
A complete list of all games with Xbox Play Anywhere compatibility
Xbox Play Anywhere allows you to buy a game on your Xbox console and get the PC version for free. For years Microsoft didn't really talk about it, but it's since started getting a much bigger push from the various teams at Xbox. So, we've decided to go through every single Xbox Play...
News BLEACH Rebirth Of Souls Launches To Five-Star Reviews On The Xbox Store
The PC version is a different story
One of the big releases on Xbox this week has been BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, and although we've only come across the one professional review so far (Game8 gave it 78/100), the early adopters have obviously been sharing their thoughts. The good news is that on the Xbox Store, the vast majority of users are giving...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Racks Up One Million Players In Less Than 24 Hours
An incredible start for the new Ubisoft release
We always knew that Assassin's Creed Shadows was going to be an extremely popular release across Xbox and beyond, but Ubisoft must be really pleased to see that it passed the one-million player mark after less than 24 hours. The news was announced on social media yesterday by the AC Shadows team:...
News Xbox Having A 'Sheer Volume' Of New Games Is A Good Thing, Says ID@Xbox Director
"We want every game to have a shot"
The ID@Xbox program has been an incredible way for Xbox fans to experience the latest and greatest indie games over the years, and it's got to a point now where countless titles are releasing as part of the initiative every month. ID@Xbox director Guy Richards was questioned about this during a recent interview...
Thursday20th Mar 2025
News Microsoft's Next Xbox Game Studios Release Has Officially Gone Gold
Heading south
Well, shortly after sharing an updated Xbox Game Studios roadmap for 2025 and beyond, Microsoft has announced that its next big first-party release has officially gone gold! Yep, Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is now locked and loaded for its Xbox Game Pass release next month. That Game Pass release arrives on
News Xbox Fan Shares Updated First-Party Roadmap Following Recent Microsoft Announcements
Tony Hawk added, Fable shifted
It's been quite a wild few months for Team Xbox, hasn't it? Aside from even more PS5 release dates rumoured and formally announced, we've also had some surprise reveals for Xbox Series X|S - alongside
News Bethesda Adds Another Xbox Game To Prime Gaming, Claim For Free Now
More Wolfenstein for Prime members
Following on from last month's free Xbox game being added to Amazon's Prime Gaming service, Bethesda is back with another free-to-claim Xbox title - and sure enough, it's more Wolfenstein once again. Yep, this time around, Amazon Prime subscribers can grab a free copy of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood; a single-player...
Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From The Future Games Show 'Spring Showcase' 2025
There were plenty of them!
The first edition of the Future Games Show in 2025 has just wrapped today in the form of the Spring Showcase, and it brought us plenty of Xbox reveals along the way - including brand-new game announcements! It was a long event, so to save you having to root through it all for the Xbox stuff, we've picked out every single...
News Xbox Features 'Steam' Games In New Mockup UI Image From GDC
It's since been quietly removed
There's been a lot of speculation recently about whether Xbox might integrate Steam into the next Xbox console when it arrives in a few years' time, and that speculation has ramped up today thanks to a new mockup UI image from GDC. In the image, a new version of the Xbox UI is shown running on devices such as an Xbox...
News Four Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Trailers At March's Future Games Show
Including a first gameplay trailer for FBC: Firebreak!
Today's Future Games Show Spring Showcase is now over, and it included a bunch of Xbox Game Pass titles as part of it - including the likes of South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and FBC: Firebreak! Here's a rundown of each of the Xbox Game Pass titles that were featured in the show...
News Xbox UK Is Offering A Decent Discount On Refurbished Series X Consoles This Week
You're going to have to be quick though
There's been a lot of talk about the lack of Xbox Series X stock in some regions recently, and we've highlighted the issues surrounding it in the UK, but you can still pick one up via the Microsoft Store - including in refurbished form. And actually, you can get a discount on a refurbished Xbox Series X right...
News Arcadegeddon Was Originally A Paid Game On Xbox, But Now It's Suddenly Free-To-Play
A new strategy for the former PlayStation exclusive
Remember Arcadegeddon? This co-op roguelike shooter was initially a PlayStation exclusive before it made its way to Xbox consoles a few years ago, and now it's suddenly become a free-to-play game for the very first time. The title is clearly embarking on a new strategy for the future, and its...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 20-23)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Free Play Days is back for the coming weekend, and we have four games featured in the program this time out - including SEGA's Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance; which only launched on Xbox last summer! Here's your full Xbox Free Play Days lineup this week: Bassmaster Fishing Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Talking Point What's The Best Xbox Game You've Played During The Series X|S Generation?
First-party or third-party
It was around this time last year that we asked the Pure Xbox community whether you agreed with the 10 highest-rated Xbox Series X|S games of all time according to Metacritic, and most of the comments generally suggested you didn't. That list hasn't changed much in the past year - Split Fiction is the only new entry in...
News Atomfall 'Pre-Launch' Footage Showcases Upcoming Xbox Game Pass RPG
One week to go!
In recent weeks we've been hearing plenty about Rebellion's upcoming Game Pass title Atomfall - and now the game's "pre-launch" trailer is here ahead of its release for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. This brief look at the title showcases the game's Lake District-based setting, punchy combat and unique take on a post-apocalyptic RPG...
News Using Your Xbox Controller To Type On Windows Just Got Easier
A small but handy update
Microsoft continues to develop its Xbox experience on PC and other devices, and the company this week has rolled out a new "gamepad" keyboard for Windows 11. Basically, what this means is it should now be easier to type and navigate the keyboard layout when using your Xbox controller on Windows 11. As highlighted by The...
News Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds Is Off To An Absolutely Flying Start On Xbox
Much better early sales than Worlds & Rise
Analyst firm Circana has provided some fresh gaming industry figures & statistics this week, and aside from a slow start to the year for Xbox hardware, one thing's for certain - Monster Hunter Wilds is absolutely killing it so far. <related ids="179682"> Circana rep. Mat Piscatella has been...
Rumour Hollow Knight: Silksong Could Hit Xbox Game Pass In The Next Few Months
Possibly June?
We've been waiting a very long time for news on Hollow Knight: Silksong's status, and although we still don't have anything official to share just yet, a new rumour suggests that it could be targeting a release in the next few months. Specifically, reliable reporter eXtas1s has hinted that a June 2025 release date could be announced...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer On Film & TV Shows: We're Gaining Confidence, We're Going To Do More
"We’re learning and growing through this process"
We've seen Xbox delving into the TV and Film realm quite a few times over the past few years, and according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, there will be more examples as the team continues to learn and gain confidence. Speaking to Variety this week, Spencer acknowledged that there may be...
Wednesday19th Mar 2025
Opinion Wreckfest 2's Xbox Release Seems To Be Ages Away, But That Might Be For The Best
The sequel launches in early access on PC this week
There are some games on Xbox Game Pass that I just love to chill out with when I'm stressed or in need of a break from doing anything too mentally taxing, and Wreckfest has become one of the best examples of these over the years. If you haven't played it, I highly recommend doing so - it's like a...
Guide When Will Microsoft Reveal The Xbox Spring Sale 2025?
It should be coming very soon!
With some spring-like weather finally hitting UK shores this week, and the likes of Valve offering up a big Spring Sale on Steam already, you may be wondering when Xbox will go live with its spring-time sale. The truth is that right now, we don't know the exact date for the Xbox Spring Sale 2025, but it's safe to say...
News Sniper Elite: Resistance Gets Free DLC On Xbox Game Pass
Welcome back, Karl Fairburne
While Rebellion's upcoming new IP Atomfall is one of the hottest Game Pass tickets for March, the team's tried and true Sniper Elite series hit the service back in January too - and Resistance has just received a couple of new DLC packs on Xbox. Starting out with the free content here - classic Sniper Elite protagonist
Tuesday18th Mar 2025
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Isn't On Xbox Game Pass, But You Can Try It For $17.99
You don't have to pay full price at least
So, the bad news is that Assassin's Creed Shadows is not available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, but the good news is that you don't have to pay full price if you want to try it on day one. This is thanks to Ubisoft Plus, which allows you to pick up a month's subscription to the service for £14.99 / $17.99...
Wednesday19th Mar 2025
Talking Point Xbox Is Two Months Away From Making Its Mark On Another Legendary FPS
A new age is coming
We've now passed the midway point of March, which means we're just a few months out from Microsoft bookending the first half of the year with another huge Xbox release. We had Avowed in February, we've got South of Midnight next month, and then Xbox is taking on the daddy of first-person shooters in May - with DOOM: The Dark...
News 'Sledders' Is Getting Lots Of Attention Ahead Of Its Xbox Release This Week
We'd never heard of it, but apparently it's great!
When we do our indie game roundups here at Pure Xbox every month, we try and pick out some of the most notable new releases, but there's never enough room to highlight all of them - and Sledders is a perfect example in March. Truth be told, we'd never heard of Sledders until this week, but it's...
News Xbox Series X And S Offer Vastly Different Experiences With Assassin's Creed Shadows
"The Series S version presents the least stable"
With press now going hands-on with Assassin's Creed Shadows, the folks over at Digital Foundry have had time to pick apart Ubisoft's latest open-world title - and it sounds like an ambitious but mixed experience on Xbox Series
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Standard (March 19)
Two fresh titles hittin' the library
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass roundup! Today's additions are only brand-new for Xbox Game Pass Standard players - although both of these games are also in the main Game Pass Ultimate library and have been for a while. Anyway, here's what's new for XGP Standard players today, March 19:
News Xbox Series X|S Sales Now Trailing Almost 20% Behind Xbox One In The US
4.5 years into the generation
Xbox Series X and S consoles have been out in the wild for more than four years at this point, and new data suggests that the pair of consoles are lagging well behind Xbox One's performance at this time last generation. Now, we must add that this data is coming from Circana — who solely focuses on US sales — but...
Talking Point Is It Too Early To Release A New Xbox Console In 2027?
This generation's been a weird one
Alright, so the big rumour about the new Xbox console is that it's apparently targeting a 2027 release as things stand, and although things could definitely change over the next couple of years, it's nice to have a date in mind at least. If the next Xbox console is to release in 2027, that'll make it seven years...
Guide Xbox Game Pass Perks: Everything You Can Claim In March 2025
Including all EA Play Member Rewards
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program has continued to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass Ultimate members throughout March 2025, including for the likes of EA Sports WRC, War Robots: Frontiers and many other popular titles! So, just like we did last month, we're picking out every single Perk you can claim right...
News Palworld's Crossplay Update Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Breaking barriers
Palworld developer Pocketpair has been working around the clock to enhance the overall experience, and today it's rolled out the anticipated crossplay update. This new feature is supported across all available platforms including Xbox Series X|S, Steam, PlayStation 5 and even Mac. This update is part of Version 0.5.0 which also...
News Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's Latest Addition Is Going Down Pretty Well So Far
"It is so good"
This week, Microsoft brought yet another day one release to Xbox Game Pass in the form of 33 Immortals - and despite the game's early access nature right now, it seems to be going down pretty well with players so far. Over on the Microsoft Store, the game has a 3.5 star rating in Xbox Game Preview at the moment, with around 50% of...
Tuesday18th Mar 2025
Guide Xbox Game Pass Core: Full List Of Games (March 2025 Update)
Here's everything you can play on Game Pass Core
Back in September 2023, Microsoft finally phased out Xbox Live Gold, replacing it with Xbox Game Pass Core as a new entry-level tier to its subscription service. Unlike Games with Gold, which has now been scrapped, Xbox Game Pass Core grants subscribers access to a select list of games separate to...
News 1997 PS1 Classic 'Croc' Is Getting A Remaster For Xbox One & Series X|S
Update: Release date set for April 2025
Who'd have thought we'd ever see the PlayStation game Croc: Legend of the Gobbos on Xbox?! Well, that's apparently what's happening later this year, as a remaster has been announced for "all the current consoles". If you've never heard of it before, this is a 3D platformer from 1997 that proved a huge success...
News Ubisoft Plus Gets Massive Discount On Xbox Ahead Of Assassin's Creed Shadows Launch
Play AC's Digital Deluxe Edition on the service!
Ubisoft is really pushing its Assassin's Creed Shadows launch this week, with the company now offering a massive discount on 12-month signups to its Ubisoft Plus subscription service - where the game will launch on day one. Live now on Xbox, players can enroll onto a 12-month plan for Ubisoft Plus at...
Talking Point Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Release Date Continues To Remain A Mystery
It was delayed almost a year ago
The whole situation surrounding Black Myth: Wukong and Xbox has been a head-scratcher. Over the past 10 months, we've seen the game delayed after originally getting an August 2024 release date, Microsoft appearing to suggest it might have become a timed PlayStation console exclusive, rumours suggesting the Xbox...
News Atomfall Dev Reveals Overall Runtime Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Release
Sounds long enough to us
Sniper Elite dev Rebellion's new title Atomfall is almost here on Xbox Game Pass, and in a new interview with the folks over at IGN, the team has revealed what sort of runtime we can expec
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 18-27)
Late March's XGP additions
Microsoft has today announced its next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, all of which are heading to the library over the next few weeks. We've got six games arriving in total, including the likes of 33 Immortals and Atomfall. Here's the full list of Xbox Game Pass additions for March 18-27:...
News 10 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late March 2025
Some big games departing the service
Xbox has revealed the next batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in March 2025 today, and there are some big ones in the mix - including popular titles such as Monster Hunter Rise, Yakuza: Like a Dragon and a whole lot more. We don't know the cloud status of these just yet, but the console and PC removals have...
News Two First-Party Games Now Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S In April 2025
A stacked schedule
For a few months now, Team Xbox has had Compulsion's South of Midnight lined up as its major first-party release for April 2025 - but Microsoft has now added a second game into the mix. After launching in Steam Early Access last year,
News PUBG Is Planning A Fresh Start On Xbox Series X|S With 'Impressive' Unreal Engine 5 Visuals
"PUBG will transition to current-generation consoles"
It's been a good while now since we were a little bit addicted to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds here at the PX offices, but a fresh update from the team makes PUBG sound worth revisiting on Xbox later this year. Yep, Krafton has let us know that a proper current-gen overhaul is coming to its...
Roundup Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Assassin's Creed Shadows
Ubisoft's latest is out on Xbox this week
Well, after multiple delays and plenty of chatter about Ubisoft's future along the way, Assassin's Creed Shadows finally hits Xbox later this week - which means reviews are now starting to circulate online ahead of release. Here at Pure Xbox, we only got time to
Hands On Assassin's Creed Shadows Feels Like A Timely Refresh For The Series
Shinobi Shuffle
Unfortunately, we haven't had enough time with Assassin's Creed Shadows to put a definitive score on a review - this is a game with a world that's bigger than Origins, after all - but I've personally been using every spare second to jump in and explore where I can over the past week or so. What's struck me most in the opening hours...
News Three Titles Are Joining Xbox Game Pass Core This Month
The cheapest Game Pass tier gets more titles
As part of today's Xbox Game Pass update, Microsoft has announced that three more titles are joining the Game Pass Core library later this month; the team's replacement for Xbox Live Gold. There are some nice additions here, including the pictured-above Batman: Arkham Knight - which still looks gorgeous...
News Stalker 2 Update 1.3 Brings Over 1,200 Fixes To Xbox & PC, Full Patch Notes Revealed
It's a MASSIVE update!
GSC Game World is back again today with an absolutely massive update for Stalker 2, bringing over 1,200 changes, fixes and improvements to the game across Xbox and PC. The full patch notes are here, and they're pretty ridiculous! In fact, there are so many changes packed into Stalker 2 update 1.3 that we can't actually list...
Monday17th Mar 2025
News Atomfall & Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Preloads Now Live On Xbox, Download Sizes Revealed
Two of the biggest upcoming Game Pass titles
We know a lot of people are really looking forward to the upcoming Xbox Game Pass additions of Atomfall and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in late March and late April respectively, and their preloads have just gone live on Xbox today! Atomfall's preload is clocking in at 30.80GB on Xbox Series X (and...
Tuesday18th Mar 2025
Deals Our Top 10 Picks From This Week's New Xbox Sales (March 18-25)
Including Call of Duty & Square Enix promotions!
Tuesday has rolled around once again, and that means we've got a few new sales on the Xbox Store including a Call of Duty Franchise sale, a Square Enix publisher sale and the usual batch of Xbox Game Pass exclusive discounts. There's plenty of good stuff to pick out in here, including a couple of...
News Xbox's New 'Adaptive Joystick' Is Officially Now Available To Buy
"Plug directly into your console or PC"
It's been announced today that the new Xbox Adaptive Joystick is available to purchase exclusively via the Microsoft Store at a price of £24.99 / $29.99 - intended to "make gaming more accessible" for players with limited mobility. The Xbox Adaptive Joystick can be plugged directly into an console or PC and...
Rumour New GTA 5 Update Suggests It Might Be Coming Back To Xbox Game Pass
Potentially on PC Game Pass for the first time too
It's been a couple of years now since GTA 5 was last part of the Xbox Game Pass library, and if a new Rockstar Games Launcher update is any indication, there might be plans to bring it to Game Pass once again in 2025. We actually talked about this last year when the game was spotted with a "PC G
News Palworld's Developer Was Apparently Shocked By Nintendo's Lawsuit
It "changed a lot" for the Xbox Game Pass hit
In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo ended up filing a patent infringement lawsuit against the Xbox Game Pass hit Palworld last September. While Pocketpair released an official statement in response to this at the time, the team's communications director and publishing manager John Buckley revealed...
News Microsoft Is 'Focused On Helping' Indie Devs Make Use Of Xbox Play Anywhere
A stronger focus on XPA
Ever since fans threw together this big old Xbox Play Anywhere 'master list', Microsoft seems to have paid more attention to its multi-device purchasing program - and the team has again acknowledged the service in a new post about its ID@Xbox successes. In a fresh
Monday17th Mar 2025
Guide All Xbox Games With Mouse & Keyboard Support
The latest keyboard & mouse list for Xbox One, Series X, Series S
Update: Our latest update to this list has added the likes of Blue Prince, Autopsy Simulator, Commandos: Origins, South of Midnight, Throne and Liberty, Atomfall, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Off The Grid, Turok, Monster Hunter Wilds, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, Avowed, Kingdom Come...
Poll MLB The Show 25 Isn't On Xbox Game Pass, So Will You Be Buying It?
It's never skipped XGP before
I nearly leaped off my chair when it was announced back in 2021 that not only would MLB The Show 21 be coming to Xbox for the first time, but it would be part of Xbox Game Pass as well. That's the remained the case with MLB The Show 22, 23 and 24... but for the first time, MLB The Sh
News Deadside Update 1.3 Adds Multiple Features To The Popular New Xbox Release
The game is a "top paid" title on Xbox right now
Sometimes it's really easy to predict a when a game's going to become popular on the Xbox Store, but in the case of titles like Deadside we don't get much warning - in fact, it basically shadow dropped on the store when it released. it definitely is a popular game on Xbox though! As things stand,...
Talking Point Are You Trying Out This Week's Day One Xbox Game Pass Release?
Launching tomorrow on XGP!
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service regularly adds brand-new titles to its library, and this week we have another day one addition - in the form of 33 Immortals from Thunder Lotus Games. So, ahead of the title's arrival on the service tomorrow, we want to know if you're planning on trying out this latest day one Game Pass...
News Metro Fans Are 'In For Quite The Ride' As 4A Games Provides Update On Exodus Sequel
"Rest assured, you are in for quite the ride"
It's been over six years now since the arrival of Metro Exodus on Xbox; the last mainline release in the 4A Games FPS series - and now the team has another update on the franchise's follow-up. As part of its 15th anniversary post this past weekend, the Ukrainian developer talked about the difficulties...
News Rust Console Edition Is Getting A 'Stunning' New-Gen Version For Xbox Series X|S
"Catch your first glimpse"
It's been a few years now since Rust Console Edition first made its way over to Xbox One, and we've seen it consistently popping up in the Xbox charts whenever it goes on sale - so it seems the console release has done well for itself! If you already own Rust Console Edition, or you've been wondering whether to pick it...
Pick One If Xbox Acquired One Ubisoft IP, Which Should It Be?
A hypothetical hmm
In recent weeks, we've started to hear more and more about Ubisoft's plans to sell off its biggest assets - including official statements from the company alongside reports about multiple publishers being interested in the team's IP. One of those publishers is Xbox, apparently, and we want to pose a simple question: if Microsoft...
Guide Assassin's Creed Shadows: Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox
The next big AC game is almost here!
After years and years of anticipation, AC's Feudal Japan debut is almost here in the form of Assassin's Creed Shadows; Ubisoft's first current-gen-only entry in the franchise. Yep, this upcoming Assassin's Creed title debuts on Xbox Series X and S later this week - and we're quite excited to see what folks make...
Random Xbox Fans Are Still Playing The Original Halo 2 Online In 2025
21 years since it first released
The original version of Halo 2 that arrived on the OG Xbox back in 2004 no longer supports online multiplayer (due to the Xbox Live servers being turned off years ago), but thanks to Insignia, it's getting a new lease of life in 2025. Over the weekend, a bunch of excited Halo fans took to social media to show off...
News 10+ More Games Added To Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Library (March 17)
They're so regular, they're getting difficult to track!
It's been less than three months since Xbox started making its 'Stream Your Own Game' service available to people for the first time as part of Game Pass Ultimate, and yet we've seen countless updates to the program ever since. In fact, they're getting so regular and difficult to track that...
News Square Enix Seemingly Suffered 'Large Losses' With Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
Double trouble
Late last year, the Life is Strange series made its big return with Deck Nine's sequel Double Exposure - but it sounds like the Xbox Series X|S title hasn't done particularly well for publisher Square Enix so far. Japanese analyst Hideki Yasuda has shared a bunch of updates from some of the region's biggest game publishers in the...
Roundup Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About 'Atelier Yumia', A New Open World JRPG
There's a free demo available today as well
You may have noticed in our 'next week on Xbox' roundup over the weekend that Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is coming to Xbox on March 21st, and the reviews have already landed. The good news is that it's getting a really good score on Metacritic so f
Sunday16th Mar 2025
Talking Point Whatever Happened To The Xbox Elite Controller Series 3?
Will we be waiting until the next generation?
Incredibly, it's now been six years since the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 was first released, and we've been waiting all that time for a follow-up that's just never arrived. So, what actually happened to the Xbox Elite Controller Series 3? There were rumours a few years ago that suggested Microsoft...
Saturday15th Mar 2025
Guide All Of These 60+ Games Are Included With Ubisoft Plus On Xbox
Assassin's Creed Shadows is also coming soon!
Ubisoft Plus is now live on Xbox, bringing with it over 60 games that you can access with your subscription on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and over 100 games if you play on PC as well. Below, you'll find the full list of all 60+ games included with Ubisoft Plus on Xbox: Anno 1800
News Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In April 2025 So Far
Update: Make that seven!
We're a couple of weeks away from entering the month of April, so as we always do here at Pure Xbox, we're taking an early look at what's ahead for Xbox Game Pass in April 2025 - and the list is already stacked as things stand! The big Xbox first-party launch of April is South of Midnight, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33...
News New Xbox Insider Update Aims To Help 'Free Up' Storage Space
"We have exciting news"
If you're an Xbox Insider, there's an exciting new feature in the latest update preview that promises to help with storage management. Xbox has introduced a "new and improved way" to free up some "much-needed storage space" if you happen to be running low. It also adds recommendations on how to save space, which could...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 17-21)
It's a HUGE week for Ubisoft in particular!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 17-21! The big release of the next few days is undoubtedly Assassin's Creed Shadows, but there are plenty of other exciting games on the way including a new Xbox Game Pass title in the form of co-op action-roguelike 33 Immortals. Here's what's coming to Xbox...
Talking Point What Should Microsoft Call The '2027' Xbox Console & Handheld?
If the date sticks, of course
It's been a crazy week of rumours and speculation about not only the third-party 2025 Xbox handheld, but also the next Xbox console and first-party handheld that are apparently arriving in 2027 - if the timeline doesn't shift again. The 2025 Xbox handheld will probably have a name that resembles something along the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 15-16)
How about some WWE 2K25?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got great stuff to enjoy on Xbox over the next two days, including a couple of new Xbox Game Pass titles, another batch of Xbox Free Play Days additions, and some amazing deals on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Ed
Friday14th Mar 2025
Random Oreo Xbox Series S Owner Shows Off Their 'Monstrosity' Of A Console
"I have this crazy thing..."
A couple of years ago, Xbox partnered with Oreo to release a very special Oreo Xbox Series S as part of a sweepstakes on social media, and it's believed that only three of them exist in the world - so they're very rare to come across! However, this week, a social media post has gone viral from someone who apparently...
News Xbox Announces Two Huge Titles For Its 'Stream Your Own Game' Service
One out now, one launching very soon
At the end of last month, we brought news of five fresh additions to Xbox's 'Stream Your Own Game' library alongside 10 more titles that were planned for the near future - and since then, Microsoft has announced another two major additions to the service. Today, Xbox has revealed that the upcoming
News Alan Wake Remastered Free Copies Are Being Revoked By Xbox
More than a month after the glitch occurred
Right at the tail end of January, we shared news on an Xbox glitch for Alan Wake Remastered where players could claim the game for free via a Free Play Days trial for Alan Wake 2. Well, unfortunately, Microsoft has begun revoking these free copies - more than a month aft
News Avowed's New Update Now Live For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Community requested features, quest fixes, and more
Avowed's developer Obsidian Entertainment has been patching the game non-stop since its arrival and the latest build (Patch 1.3) has now been released on Xbox Series X|S and PC. This latest update addresses key areas including community-requested features, crashes and major issues, quests and...
Site News An Update About The Pure Xbox YouTube Channel
Cheerio!
A few years ago, back in late 2022, the Pure Xbox YouTube channel was sprung into life by our dear friend and ridiculously talented video producer Craig Reid, and he's done a wonderful job building up the channel by almost 30,000 subscribers as a result of his efforts. Craig has produced some extremely popular and very high-quality content...
News Bethesda's Rumoured Elder Scrolls IV Remake Could Shadow Drop On Xbox, It's Claimed
"A shadow drop is possible"
So, it's been a good few months now that we've been hearing about a possible remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - although Microsoft is yet to announce the title at the time of posting. Well, following on from more rumours about the title arriving 'soon' earlier this week, it sounds like there's a possibility we...
Report Call Of Duty 2025 Will Go Big On Zombies As Xbox Plans Black Ops 2 Sequel
New details emerge
The Call of Duty machine never stops, and today, fresh details about this year's entry in the series have emerged courtesy of Insider Gaming. The reputable outlet has put out a new report that focuses on developer Treyarch going all-in on Zombies mode - with six maps planned; set in some "out there" locations. The report says...
News Ubisoft IP Could Cost Buyers More Than The Company Itself, Says Report
A pricey endeavour
Earlier this week, we heard that Microsoft has seemingly held talks with Ubisoft about buying some of the French company's gaming IP - and a fresh report tells us that purchasing these franchises would likely cost a pretty penny for the Xbox owner, if they were to go ahead and pick anything up. By way of a new report from outlet...
Talking Point Two Years Later, Is It Finally Almost Time For 'Forspoken' On Xbox?
The long exclusivity window has now expired
Remember the PS5 game Forspoken? We've covered it a couple of times here at Pure Xbox, but we're talking multiple years ago - our first article about the game actually goes all the way back to July of 2022! Forspoken originally ended up releasing as a PS5 console exclusive on January 24th, 2023 — also...
Opinion The 2025 Xbox Handheld Could Have A Major Impact On The Brand's Future
As we look towards the next generation
There's been a lot of talk this week about an apparent 2025 Xbox handheld that's going to be revealed around June and released later in the year (if timelines remain as reported), and I personally think that's a very exciting prospect! I get it - people seem disappointed that it apparently won't support native...
News Atomfall Dev Talks About The 'Huge Challenge' Of Launching In Xbox Game Pass
The open-world title arrives day one later this month
Rebellion's new IP Atomfall is launching into Xbox Game Pass on day one, and while that's pretty much universally seen as a great thing for subscribers - it does come with its own unique challenges for the team behind the game. In a fresh chat with outlet TrueAchievements, developer Rebellion...
News Xbox Fans In The UK Can Now Order Games & Consoles From Just Eat
Games on demand
Here in the UK, Just Eat is one of the biggest food delivery apps going - it competes with the likes of Deliveroo and Uber Eats to deliver fresh (and sometimes not-so-fresh) food to customers across the country. In recent times, these sorts of apps have started to branch out in terms of what exactly they deliver - and today, Just Eat...
Talking Point What Other Bethesda Remakes Would You Like Xbox To Greenlight?
What else deserves a glow-up from Team Green?
Well well well, we just can't seem to go a week without another rumour about that darn Oblivion remake - with the latest reports suggesting that this Elder Scrolls re-do could be out in a matter of weeks. While we'll be happy to see a nice little modernisation of the Bethesda classic, there's also plenty...
Thursday13th Mar 2025
Talking Point Will The New '2027' Xbox Console Have Steam Support?
It would change things in a HUGE way
It's been a wild few days for reports on the next Xbox console and the Xbox handheld(s), and one thing that's clearly grabbed many Xbox fans' attention is the chance of Steam being included on the new Xbox console rumoured for 2027. A few days ago, Windows Central speculated that because the new Xbox console is...
News 'REPO' Explodes In Popularity On PC, Leading To Calls For An Xbox Version
It's got "overwhelmingly positive" reviews
If you're a fan of PC gaming, you may have come across a new Steam release over the past couple of weeks that's launched into the stratosphere in terms of popularity, becoming one of the top early access games on the platform. It's called REPO (or R.E.P.O.), and it's an online co-op horror game for up to...
News Two Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In March & April 2025
With a few more confirmed for later in the year
With the vast amount of online games out there in this day and age, it's inevitable that some of them are starting to go offline as they become obsolete - and we have a few more Xbox server shutdowns confirmed for the next few months. First of all, two titles will go offline in March and April -...
Report Xbox Handheld For 2025 Being Made By ASUS, Will Feature Console-Like Interface
Update: It could be revealed very soon indeed
Earlier this week, it was reported that Xbox was working with an unknown manufacturer on a branded Xbox handheld for 2025, to be followed by a first-party handheld at some point in the future (maybe 2027), and now thanks to The Verge, we have a few additional details on what to expect from this year's...
News Xbox 2025 Handheld: Release Date, Price & Other Key Details Teased In Latest Report
We're learning a lot already!
The heavily rumoured Xbox handheld for 2025 has been getting a lot of attention over the past 24 hours thanks to a couple of reports that have cropped up online, the first of which we highlighted here at Pure Xbox last night. In that report, it was mentioned that Xbox's 2025 handheld is being made by ASUS (known for...
News Microsoft Shares Updated 'Xbox Play Anywhere' Games List As It Unifies Console & PC
"Over 1,000 titles are now supporting Xbox Play Anywhere"
We've been banging on about how Microsoft needs to promote the incredible Xbox Play Anywhere feature a lot more than it does, and low and behold, a bunch of Xbox handheld rumours have seemingly prompted an announcement! It's being officially confirmed today that Xbox Play Anywhere now...
News Phil Spencer 'Excited' About Xbox Copilot, An AI Tool That Helps Players Finish Games
"This experience puts players at the centre"
Microsoft has today announced that its AI Copilot software will be usable on games in the near future - with Xbox Insiders getting "an early preview on mobile soon". Copilot for Gaming, as it's being introduced, is an "AI-driven sidekick designed to be your personalised gaming companion, helping you get...
Rumour Oblivion 'Remake' Expected To Arrive Soon, According To Latest Reports
The Xbox 360 classic looks set for a return
If the Xbox handheld rumours weren't already enough this week, one other rumour about the supposed Oblivion "remake" has now returned. After a previous leak dating back to 2023 (followed by many other details), well-known insider 'NateTheHate' has now chimed in - suggesting this Elder Scrolls
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 13-16)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days lineup! This week, we've got three titles making up Microsoft's FPD selection, including intriguing action-adventure game Unknown 9: Awakening - which only launched in October 2024. Here are all of the Xbox Free Play Days titles you can get stuck into this weekend: Session:...
News Delayed Xbox Shooter 'FragPunk' Is Off To A Fantastic Start On Steam
It was supposed to release on Xbox this month
Back at the start of the month, we mentioned how a couple of big free-to-play games were set to release on Xbox in March 2025 - but then shared an update that the hero shooter FragPunk was being delayed indefinitely on console. The team behind FragPunk mentioned at the time that they discovered...
News Xbox's 2025 Handheld Likely To Be PC-Focused, But Console Games Could Work In Future
How the 2025 & 2027 devices are shaping up
So, with multiple reports out there now about Xbox's 2025 handheld console, we're seeing some confusion amongst fans about what this device will actually be, and whether it will support console games. Initial reporting on the system suggests that it'll basically be an Xbox-branded
News 'Silent Hill F' Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S, New Trailer Unveiled By Konami
As part of a special 'Silent HIll Transmission' event
Konami hosted its 'Silent Hill Transmission' event today over on YouTube, with a show dedicated to the upcoming game Silent Hill F, and confirmed via a new trailer that it'll be definitely be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S. There's no release date yet for Silent Hill F yet, but the game is...
News Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Announced Following 'Transformative' Success Of SM2
"Space Marine 2 has proven to be a transformative game"
Well, we didn't expect to see this announcement so soon! Just six months on from the release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have announced Space Marine 3 - "an even more immersive experience" coming in the future. Of course, all that's really...
News Mullet MadJack Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 13)
Making its Xbox console debut!
Today, we have a brand-new addition to the Xbox Game Pass lineup in the form of Mullet MadJack - a retro-style shooter that's been seriously impressing PC players since its debut last year. <related ids="179050"> Now though, Mullet MadJack is making its Xbox debut - and is available day
News PowerWash Simulator 2 Releases For Xbox This Year, Featuring Split-Screen Co-Op
Return to Muckingham!
Ready for a new PowerWash Simulator? It's been announced today that PowerWash Simulator 2 is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point later in 2025, and it'll include local co-op support for the very first time! There's also improved graphics, a new campaign and the ability to share campaign progression online...
Wednesday12th Mar 2025
News Microsoft Has Reportedly Discussed Acquiring IP From Ubisoft
As the French company looks for buyers
In recent months, we've seen that Ubisoft is still seeking investment from somewhere as it wrangles with game delays and general management difficulties - and a new bit of information has come to light today that suggests Microsoft has held discussions with the company over the future of its gaming IP. In an...
News Schedule 1 Developer Would 'Love' To Bring Viral Indie Game To Xbox
This is a wild game to say the least!
Over the past few days, we've noticed a game called Schedule 1 trending on multiple occasions, and it turns out this title has gone viral ever since its free demo arrived - with an Xbox version seemingly on the cards as well. This is, as you might be able to tell, a game about building a drug empire and...
News Xbox's State Of Decay 3 Is Apparently 'Closer To Being Finished Than You'd Think'
"I'd bet money that's an early 2026 game"
Xbox first-party title State of Decay 3 finally reemerged at the Xbox Games Showcase last year for the first time since 2020, and following the event, we started to hear it could perhaps even be targeting a launch at some point in 2025. That seems unlikely to be the case now though, as Windows Central...
Review Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Xbox Controller - So Many Features You'll Lose Count
Covering all bases
When it comes to my controller setup these days, I've pretty much settled on an old Xbox Design Lab pad and a super-fancy SCUF controller that I got a great deal on a few years ago - but every now and then a new third-party option drops that piques my interest, usually thanks to a unique feature or two. Back in 2023, that was...
News Xbox Is Delivering Some Of Its 'Biggest Updates Ever' As Forza & Age Move To PS5
Some very nice bonuses for Xbox players
While there's been a mixed reception from Xbox fans so far regarding Microsoft's continuing multiplatform efforts, there's definitely one nice bonus to some of these games having an extended shelf life - massive free updates for the existing Xbox versions. Yep, next month, both Forza Horizon 5 and Age Of...
Random 20 Years Later, The Xbox 360 Is Still Finding New Fans In 2025
Its legacy lives on
This year marks two decades since the Xbox 360 first launched back in November of 2005, and while we'll obviously be celebrating that anniversary a lot more throughout the year, we wanted to start things off a little early as well. A few months ago, we highlighted how the Xbox 360 was still an "amazing console in 2024", and...
News Capcom Says It's Going Through 'A Golden Era' As It Reinvents Monster Hunter & Resident Evil
"Hopefully we can extend it as long as we can"
It's no secret that Japanese game maker Capcom has been on a bit of a hot streak lately - the team has basically had a GOTY contender in the running for the last half a decade or more. In and amongst that hot streak have been complete reinventions of famous franchises like Monster Hunter and Resident...
Talking Point Will Xbox Manage To Create 'Something Legendary' With The Next Halo?
Moving past infinite
Late last year, Microsoft revealed a "new dawn" for its legendary Halo series - with 343 Industries also rebranding to 'Halo Studios' in the process. While we've not heard much about the franchise's next entry since this announcement, the Xbox developer is indeed hiring for this new project - and it's asking aspiring workers to...
News PlayStation's New AI Experiment Is Reminding Xbox Fans Of 'Project Milo'
A prototype video leaked earlier this week
Earlier this week, an official PlayStation video leaked online — showing a prototype demo of someone talking to an AI-powered version of Aloy from Horizon Forbidden Dawn — and those who saw it have been reminded of "Project Milo". Sony has clearly been very keen to take it down ever since, so we're not...
News Halo Infinite Revives 'Firefight Classic' In New Operation Update
Current objective: Survive
Halo Infinite is still getting all sorts of updates and today it's launched Operation: Blue Team - including Firefight Classic, Hot Swap, and a free 20-tier Operation Pass. This new event will run from now until 8th April 2025, so enjoy it while you can! Here are some of the highlights of this latest content drop via the...
Tuesday11th Mar 2025
Opinion Thanks To Xbox Game Pass, I've Just Changed My GOTY For 2024
And that's why Game Pass is so great!
For whatever reason, there was nothing that really grabbed me last year in terms of selecting a Game of the Year in our big Pure Xbox poll - even the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Metaphor: ReFantazio were titles that I just couldn't get invested in beyond the first...
News Gears Of War 2 Remake Art Shared '10 Years' After It Was Cancelled By Xbox
In development a long time ago
Way back in 2015, current Gears developer The Coalition released Gears of War: Ultimate Edition as its first entry in the famous Xbox franchise - and it looks like at some point, the team was also working on a similar remake treatment for Gears of War 2. Posting out to social media this week (thanks, VideoGam
News Two Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (March 11-13)
A couple of fresh additions to the library
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! We have two titles heading the service this week, including today's addition of Enter The Gungeon - so we thought we'd gather both of these up and introduce them today. It's worth bearing in mind that Microsoft has also hinted that some Game Pass shadow dr
Talking Point If The Next-Gen Xbox Is More 'PC-Like', Will You Still Buy It?
Straddling the line
So, yesterday a pretty interesting report came out of Windows Central that discussed several aspects of Microsoft's next-gen console plans - including the fact that multiple handheld projects are currently in the works over at Xbox. However, what we want to talk about here is this notion that
Feature Five Things An Xbox Handheld Needs To Include When It Releases
Whether it's in 2025, 2027 or any other time!
The whole prospect of an Xbox handheld is starting to feel very real now! Yesterday, it was reported that Xbox is seemingly planning a first-party handheld for sometime in 2027, and a branded partner handheld for later this year. With that in mind, we're starting to think about what we're hoping to see...
News Xbox Series S Needs A 'Significant' Marketing Push For GTA 6, Insists Analyst
"One last hurrah for this generation"
Last month, we heard that GTA 6 publisher Take-Two believes Rockstar's upcoming epic will help sell Xbox consoles later this year - and now a new Windows Central piece with the help of analyst Rhys Elliot goes into how Microsoft should be lookin
Reminder Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (March 15)
There's a few days left to enjoy these titles
As we fast approach the middle of March, we've got to remind you about seven games that are leaving Xbox Game Pass this Saturday, a few of which are particularly notable - such as Lies of P and the pictured-above Evil West. You've got just about four days left if you want to try any of these (they're...
Deals Our Top 10 Picks From This Week's New Xbox Sales (March 11-18)
Major AAA titles with great discounts!
Another Tuesday has arrived! That means we've got a few new sales on the Xbox Store, including a big Publisher Spotlight Series sale that's stacked with AAA titles, along with a Ubisoft Publisher sale and the usual Game Pass exclusive discounts. The EA Games sale from last week is also continuing for a little...
News Xbox Login Raises Concerns About Preservation Of Forza Horizon 5 On PlayStation
Sony's been criticised for doing it on PC as well
Xbox's new strategy has it releasing more games on more platforms, but there are still certain steps new players must follow if they want to join in on the fun. One of them happens to be mandatory Microsoft account logins. We've seen this with Sea Of Thieves and now sure enough, it's come up with...
News Xbox's Ori Series Hits Incredible Sales Milestone As First Game Turns 10
"Not too shabby"
Today, gorgeous Xbox platformer Ori And The Blind Forest is officially 10 years old - and to celebrate the game's anniversary, Moon Studios' Thomas Mahler has unveiled a pretty incredible sales milestone for the Ori series as a whole. Yep, as the first game in the franchise officially turns 10, Mahler has revealed that the Ori...
News Activision Blizzard Aims To 'Meaningfully Elevate' BlizzCon When It Returns In 2026
"Something is coming...ready yourself"
Xbox studio Blizzard has announced that its BlizzCon event is taking another year off this year after skipping 2024 - and the convention's 2026 edition will "meaningfully elevate this iconic celebration", according to the team. Addressing followers in a fresh announcement post, the World of Warcraft maker says...
Monday10th Mar 2025
Guide Is Death Stranding 2 Coming To Xbox? Here's Everything We Know So Far
Will DS2 come to Xbox?
Since the surprise release of Death Stranding Director's Cut on Xbox Series X|S, we've seen lots of speculation about the sequel - and whether Death Stranding 2: On The Beach could one day come to Xbox as well. With how Kojima Productions has handled the first game, there's a good chance DS2 will arrive on Xbox eventually -...
Report Xbox Series X Successor Will Be 'Closer To Windows Than Ever'
While still supporting backwards compatbility
We've already heard from Windows Central's Jez Corden how the next Xbox console looks likely to launch at some point in 2027, and he's followed this up with a report on Windows Central itself containing more details about the system. According to Corden, the next Xbox "will be closer to Windows than...
News Microsoft Is Reportedly 'Partnering' On An Xbox Handheld Device To Launch In 2025
But it won't be a full-on Xbox console
As per a new report from outlet Windows Central, Xbox is working on a handheld gaming device to launch this year - although it won't strictly be a 'traditional' portable console according to the site. Basically, WC says that it "seems" Microsoft is "working with a PC gaming OEM (think ASUS, Lenovo, MSI, Razer,...
News Xbox Reporter 'Pretty Sure' New Console Is Set To Launch In 2027
"I'm pretty sure new hardware is not 2026"
Last week, Call of Duty-focused reporter TheGhostOfHope doubled down on their prediction that the next Xbox is being planned for 2026 - but this week, Windows Central's Jez Corden says that the console is actually set to launch the year after as things stand. Talking on a new episode of The Xbox Two...
Roundup All The Rumoured Xbox Game Pass Titles We've Heard About So Far In 2025
These aren't confirmed, but they're seemingly on the cards
You already know about our big confirmed list of 2025 Xbox Game Pass titles here at Pure Xbox, and we also provide monthly ones as well, but what about the rumoured titles? Well, we've heard about a quite a few so far in 2025 already! So, in this roundup, we're going to pick out the...
News Battlefield 6 Extended Footage Appears Online Ahead Of Xbox Series X|S Release
Destruction is back, baby
About a month ago, EA finally lifted the lid on its grand old plan for Battlefield 6 - or whatever the team ends up naming its next mainline Battlefield game. Yep, despite not titling the game just yet,
News Xbox Fans Have Another Chance To Become A Millionaire With Microsoft Rewards In 2025
Last year's winner has just been announced
You may recall that late last year, we highlighted a special 'Ultimate Giveaway' taking place on the Microsoft Rewards website where one lucky winner would become a millionaire. Well, they're doing the same thing this year too! In fact, Microsoft Rewards has just announced the winner of last year's...
Hands On WWE 2K25 (Xbox) - An Awesome Wrestling Game, But Don't Buy It For 'The Island'
2K's series climbs another rung on the ladder
Last year's WWE 2K24 was my favourite 2K wrestling game of all time, and I'm pleased to say that WWE 2K25 has already surpassed it after just a few days, implementing lots of quality-of-life improvements across the board that result in a meaningful upgrade overall, while also trying something new with...
News Control Ultimate Edition Is Getting A Brand-New Patch That Brings PS4 Exclusive Mission To Xbox
Featuring... Hideo Kojima!
Remedy Entertainment, the team behind 2023's Alan Wake 2, has today announced quite a big patch for its previous game; Control. Specifically, this update has been announced for Control Ultimate Edition on Xbox Series X|S, PC and PS5 - and it's bringing a previously-PS4 exclusive mission to all versions of the game. That...
News Indiana Jones Set To Release For PS5 In April After Four Months Of Xbox Exclusivity
We've got a date, but it's not official yet
If you've been wondering when 2024 Pure Xbox Game of the Year Indiana Jones and the Great Circle might be heading over to PlayStation, it seems the PS5 release date has been set as April 17, 2025. This is according to the ever-reliable Dealabs, which is reporting that the game will also have an early...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Latest Xbox Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A list of fixes as of March 10th
Developer Capcom has today unleashed its next Monster Hunter Wilds patch on all platforms, including Xbox, and it contains a nice list of fixes and changes for all of you early-bird monster hunters out there. The update contains quest fixes, changes to how certain mechanics work and some more general bug fixes - and...
News Xbox Network Issue Causes 'You Need To Be Online' Error Message For Some Players
The error code that's showing up is 0x803f9008
It's not uncommon for the Xbox Network to suffer temporary outages from time to time, and that's how we've started this week off in a bunch of European countries - with an error message displaying a code of 0x803f9008. The error message that displays with 0x803f9008 says that "for this game, you need...
News Activision Showcases Returning COD: Warzone Map 'Verdansk' In Nostalgia-Fueled Footage
Back to where it all first started
Back in Spring 2020, when the world was changing to due the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Call of Duty: Warzone launched to incredible levels of popularity on Xbox. In the years since, Activision has continued to spruce things up with plenty of new additions to the battle royale, but this year it's hitting the...
Saturday8th Mar 2025
Xbox console exclusive games you can enjoy in 2025
What are the best Xbox exclusives you can play in 2025? The Xbox ecosystem has been home to some truly stellar Xbox exclusives over the years, top-notch titles that you'll only find on Microsoft's family of consoles and PC. What's more, the vast majority of these titles are now available via Xbox...
Guide Best Two-Player Local Co-Op Games On Xbox
Teamwork makes the dream work
When it comes to Xbox games that cater for two-player local co-op between pals, players have a huge array of experiences to dig into - many of which are available to play via the ever-excellent Xbox Game Pass. Whether you're looking to party hard in something like Gears 5 or Halo: MCC, or settle down on the couc
Guide All Xbox Series X|S Games That Support 120FPS
Take advantage of super high framerates
One of the cool features of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is the ability to play games at up to 120 frames per-second, providing a new level of smooth performance never before seen in Xbox history. Originally, this feature was only limited to a set number of titles, but that number has grown as more...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Easy Achievements & Fastest Completions
20+ games with easy Xbox achievements to boost your Gamerscore
What are the best Xbox Game Pass Games for earning quick, easy Xbox achievements? Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is on fire these days with a steady stream of AAA big-hitters and excellent indie titles being released on an almost weekly basis. There are, quite literally, too many...
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In April 2025
Some early predictions!
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2025? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 10-14)
Including another two Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 10-14! The big release of the next few days is definitely WWE 2K25, but there's plenty of other good indie stuff on the way, including two Xbox Game Pass titles that are well worth playing! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (March 10-14):
Poll Split Fiction Players, What Do You Think Of The Game So Far?
No spoilers please!
When we reviewed Split Fiction here at Pure Xbox earlier in the week, we mentioned in the conclusion section that it was surely going to be a Game of the Year contender, and that's ultimately proved to be the case already. It's now the highest-rated title of 2025 on Metacritic across all platforms, racking up an extremely...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 8-9)
Checking out any new Game Pass titles?
Weekend time! There's lots to enjoy on Xbox as usual over the next couple of days, including a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, another batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, some new free-to-play releases and a whole lot more! Here's what we're playing this
Friday7th Mar 2025
News Nacon's New Xbox Wireless Controller Is Apparently The 'Ideal Choice' For FPS Fans
Pre-orders have just begun
It feels like there are constantly new Xbox controllers hitting the market these days, but a lot of them unfortunately aren't wireless, and we're always particularly intrigued when we start seeing features like Hall Effect sticks and triggers. So, let's take a look at the new Nacon Revolution X Unlimited co
News Nearly 100 Games Are Discounted By 90% Or More On Xbox This Weekend
There's a massive list of AAA titles in the mix!
We know the readers of Pure Xbox like our 90% discounts roundup every week, and we always try and bring you the full list of all of them, but looking at the selection this weekend, it's just ridiculously stacked - possibly more than ever! So, to avoid certain titles getting lost in the shuffle, we're...
News Hundreds Of Delisted Xbox 360 Games Now Have The Potential To Return On PC
Via an unofficial new "recompilation" tool
If you were browsing Pure Xbox yesterday, you may have spotted a story from our friends at Time Extension about a new Xbox 360 recompilation tool that offers up some crazy possibilities for reviving old Xbox games. Basically, this tool (known as XenonRecomp) is said to "convert Xbox 360 executables into...
News Bethesda Provides Update On Starfield DLC & Future Plans For Xbox RPG
"The team has been hard at work..."
It's getting on for six months now since Bethesda released Shattered Space — its big DLC expansion for Starfield — and fans are getting restless to hear about what's next for the Xbox RPG. Well, this week, Bethesda has responded to one of those restless fans - giving us a vague but interesting update on the...
News Ubisoft Reveals Full Console Specs For Assassin's Creed Shadows, Including Xbox Series X And S
"We are happy to share more details"
After hearing about some of the Xbox Series X performance modes in Assassin's Creed Shadows earlier this week, Ubisoft has revealed the game's full console spec sheet - featuring a bonus Series X mode and details on the Xbox Series S version of AC Shadows. Over on Xbox Series X, we have a 60FPS performance mode,...
News Fortnite Players Share Mixed Reactions As Xbox Cloud Gaming Adds Limit For 'Free' Users
It's showing up for non-Game Pass members
We're obviously big fans of Xbox Cloud Gaming here at Pure Xbox, but the majority of the library requires you to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member in order to access it - with the notable exception being the free-to-play title Fortnite. Fortnite has actually implemented occasional limits in the past when...
Roundup Here's What The Final Previews Say About Xbox Game Pass Title Atomfall
Survive the Atomfall later this month
As we near the Xbox Game Pass release of Atomfall, a final batch of previews have landed for the upcoming RPG - so we thought we'd gather some here to give you a flavour of the experience ahead of its Game Pass arrival this month. These early impressions are pre-release previews based on a short gameplay...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Will Add Two-Minute Time Limit To THPS4's Career Mode
Unlike the original Xbox version
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 was announced this week with a July date for Xbox Game Pass, and everything about it seems to be shaping up brilliantly for the most part - although there is a controversial change concerning THPS4. It's been confirmed by Activision to Kotaku that THPS4 will not feature its original caree
News Former Xbox Exec Compares 360 Era To Microsoft's Current Multiplatform Strategy
"The industry has evolved"
Former Microsoft exec Peter Moore was one of the company's most public-facing figures during the Xbox 360 era, having moved over from gaming competitor SEGA in the early 2000s. These days, the industry is in a much different place to what it was when Moore was at Xbox - and the former exec has been talking about that...
News Killing Floor 3 Delayed Until Later In 2025 After 'Missing The Mark' With Closed Beta
It's no longer arriving in March
Developer Tripwire Interactive has announced that Killing Floor 3 is coming to Xbox consoles on March 25th, unveiled as part of the team's Siren reveal trailer - which you can watch through up above. If you haven't played the Killing Floor series before, think Gears Horde mode /
Talking Point Assassin's Creed Fans, Do You Think Feudal Japan Will Live Up To The Hype?
The much-requested setting is finally coming to life
After what feels like eons of time and thousands of speculative suggestions about Ubisoft making an Assassin's Creed game set in Feudal Japan, we're now less than two weeks away from that finally becoming a reality. Yep, AC Shadows is almost here, and the question is - will this long-awaited...
"Explore the flooded ruins of Arkham"
Almost a year ago to the day, Ukrainian developer Frogwares announced The Sinking City 2 at an Xbox Partner Preview event - and now the team has unveiled early gameplay and a Kickstarter campaign, which has already smashe
Thursday6th Mar 2025
News Xbox Players Say They're Being 'Banned Indefinitely' For Using A VPN
Heed this warning
The use of a VPN is nothing surprising in this day and age, and there are all sorts of reasons why you might want to go down that route, but Xbox fans are being warned that it could lead to an indefinite ban if you do so. This originates from the Xbox price comparison website Xbox-Now, which is displaying a warning on its front...
News Xbox Teases More 'Shadow Drops' As Game Pass Fans Go Wild Over Upcoming Lineup
More surprises in store?
We've seen a few Xbox Game Pass "shadow drops" in 2025 already, with two notable examples being Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Balatro, and it's been teased that more will be on the way - to be announced on social media at some point. This was quietly mentioned on the official Xbox website this week, and here's exactly what was...
News Lots Of New Games Confirmed For Xbox At Nacon Connect 2025
Including a new RoboCop game!
Today's Nacon Connect 2025 event has just wrapped up, treating us to a bunch of new reveals for Xbox games including a brand-new RoboCop: Rogue City game! We definitely didn't see that one coming... Here's the full list of Xbox games that were newly announced and/or received new trailers at the event: Cthulhu: The...
News 'Serious' Update Glitch Begins Resetting Some Xbox Consoles To Factory Settings
Update: Fix rolling out now to affected Xbox Insiders
There's always a risk attached to being involved in the Xbox Insider program, as you're ultimately getting updates before they're released to the public, but normally everything goes pretty smoothly aside from minor issues here and there. Unfortunately that's not the case today, as members of...
Roundup Here's What The First Reviews Are Saying About WWE 2K25
Early access begins this Friday
This week marks the beginning of early access for WWE 2K25 if you've bought any of the more expensive editions, and therefore we're starting to see a small number of reviews go live - the majority of which have been very positive! We're actually playing WWE 2K25 here at Pure Xbox as well, and hope to provide some...
News Xbox Adds Three New Dynamic Backgrounds Today, Plus A Free Trial For Split Fiction
Freebie time!
The ever-growing list of dynamic backgrounds on Xbox has continued to evolve today, as we've been treated to (free) new options for both Monster Hunter Wilds and today's release of Split Fiction! You can see an example of the Monster Hunter Wilds background in the picture up above, while the Split Fiction version is based on the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 6-9)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Free Play Days is back again this weekend, and we've got four free titles to check out over the next few days. The highlights are perhaps Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown and Rainbow Six Siege, although don't overlook AEW: Fight Forever and Born of Bread as well! Here's your full Xbox Free Play Days selection for...
News RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business Is A Standalone Game Coming To Xbox This Year
"Face elite mercenaries all the way to the top of the tower"
Surprise! It's just been announced today at Nacon Connect 2025 that we'll be getting a brand-new RoboCop: Rogue City game in Summer 2025 called "Unfinished Business", and it serves as a standalone extension to the original. The game takes place following the events of RoboCop: Rogue City,...
News 'Hell Is Us' Continues To Look Stunning Ahead Of September Xbox Release
It's definitely a looker
It was all the way back in 2022 that we first talked about Hell is Us here at Pure Xbox, and it's finally almost time for us to play it - the game is releasing for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 4th, 2025. Today, at Nacon Connect 2025, we got a glimpse at a few more minutes of gamep
News Multiple 'Gears Collection' Rumours Now Suggesting PVP Could Be Skipped Entirely
"I too have heard no multiplayer"
Yesterday, we brought you a little 'Talking Point' feature about whether you'd be disappointed if a potential 'Gears Collection' was to avoid featuring multiplayer components, and unsurprisingly, the majority vote was that you would! That could be a future we're looking at though, as there are now two different...
News Xbox Makes Metacritic's Top 10 Highest-Rated Publisher List
Microsoft Gaming is coming up
Review scores are often make or break for video game companies, and with this in mind, Metacritic has released its 15th annual publisher ranking. In the top 10 for 2024, Microsoft is ninth on this ladder with Astro Bot publisher Sony in fourth spot. Taking out first is SEGA (jumping from ninth place) with games like...
News Pure Xbox Game Club: March 2025 - Road 96
Come join the PX Game Club!
Want to enhance your Xbox Game Pass experience? Come join the official Pure Xbox Game Club! We can't take credit on staff for this — the PX Game Club is the work of PeaceSalad, ralphdibny, Balta666 and the rest of the contributors over at the Pure Xbox forums, who have established a community that meets up every month...
Wednesday5th Mar 2025
News Two Big Free-To-Play Games Are Launching On Xbox This Week
Update: FragPunk delayed at the last minute
As listed in our next week on Xbox roundup this past weekend, we've got two big free-to-play games heading to Xbox over the next few days - the hero-based FPS FragPunk, as well as the mech shooter War Robots: Frontiers. FragPunk is a brand-new release across all platforms, serving as a fast-paced 5v5...
News Starfield Has Possibly The Best Single-Player Narrative Of All Time, Says God Of War Director
"I adore this game"
It's been a long time since Starfield made its grand debut back in 2023, and everyone had an opinion to share about it back then - including the original God of War director David Jaffe, who said it was one of his top games of all time. Nothing's changed in the years since, as Jaffe has taken to social media once again this week...
News Three Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (March 4-6)
One per-day from Tuesday to Thursday
When we unveiled the list of Xbox releases for this week a few days ago, we didn't have any confirmed Xbox Game Pass additions at the time, but now we have three - thanks to a new roundup that was revealed by Microsoft yesterday. Annoyingly they're all spread out bet
News RoboCop: Rogue City Is Now Its 'Lowest Price Ever' On The Xbox Store
Thanks to a sudden discount for the Alex Murphy Edition
We've already covered the large array of new sales on the Xbox Store this week, but something that's just appeared overnight is a brand-new discount for Robocop: Rogue City - and it's the cheapest deal we've ever seen for it on Xbox. The deal is specifically for the 'Alex Murphy Edition' of...
News One Of The 'Most Played' Games On Steam Now Has A Free Xbox Beta
A timed Xbox console exclusive, no less!
Alright, let's talk Mecha Break. As you may recall, we discussed this game back in late February when the developer highlighted its timed Xbox console exclusivity, and now the delayed free beta is finally available on Xbox Series X and S. This beta was actually supposed to
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Set To Feature Two Graphics Modes On Xbox Series X
Series S remains a mystery
After multiple delays, we're finally almost ready to check out Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox later this month, and the good news for 60FPS fans is that Ubisoft has confirmed there will be two graphics modes on Series X specifically. The first of these is 'Quality', which runs at 30FPS and presumably native 4K, while...
News Xbox's Latest First-Party Expansion Quietly Arrives On Console & PC
A new "legendary journey" for Age of Mythology: Retold
It feels like there's not really been much hype around Age of Mythology: Retold over the past however many months, even despite the fact we really like the game itself, but perhaps its new expansion will help to change all that. Yes, Age of Mythology: Retold - Immortal Pillars is now available...
Talking Point Would You Be Disappointed If A 'Gears Collection' Didn't Include Multiplayer?
A rumour claims it might avoid PvP entirely
There's no concrete proof yet that a Gears Collection exists, but everyone seems to be talking about it following the recent rumours that have cropped up - especially the one that suggests it'll be revealed and released later this year. In fact, the latest rumour we've come across suggests it might not...
Roundup Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster
Konami's PS1 classics finally debut on Xbox
This week marks the first ever arrival of Suikoden 1 & 2 on Xbox in the form of a new HD Remaster for the two games, and with the release date set for this Thursday, some critics have already been sharing their reviews for it. There aren't actually any Xbox reviews yet as far as we can tell, but...
News First Look At THPS 3+4 'Full Size' Collector's Edition Board, Pre-Orders Now Live
Don't miss it!
After ongoing rumours, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is now official and as previously highlighted, there'll be plenty of ways to purchase it. Apart from the standard physical release and Deluxe Edition, there's also the Collector's Edition. Now, if you remember the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 remaster, you might recall how the...
News Mullet MadJack Brings Its 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Shooter To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"90% arcade fun, 10% roguelite"
One of the highlights of March 2025's Xbox Game Pass lineup is Mullet MadJack, which is a "high-octane action shooter" that's been on PC for a while now, and it has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating over on Steam. This has never released on Xbox before, but it's definitely coming on March 13th, and it brings with...
Tuesday4th Mar 2025
News Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early March 2025
Update: No longer eight as first reported
Xbox has revealed the first batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in March 2025 today, and there are some big ones in the mix - including popular titles such as Lies of P, Evil West, MLB The Show 24 and a whole lot more. We don't know the cloud status of these just yet, but the console and PC removals have...
Review Split Fiction (Xbox) - An Incredible Co-Op Adventure That Blew Our Minds
Turning this trilogy up to 11
When the credits rolled on Hazelight Studios' Game of the Year-winning co-op adventure It Takes Two back in 2021, my wife turned to me and asked when the next one would be out. She utterly adored what that game had to offer, and aside from the odd round of Mario Party in the years since, no other video game has really...
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 4-18)
The first XGP batch of the month
Microsoft has today announced its next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, all of which are heading to the library over the next few weeks. We've got six games arriving in total, including the likes of Mullet Mudjack and 33 Immortals. Here's the full list of Xbox Game Pass additions for March 4-18:...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Releases This July, Day One On Xbox Game Pass
Update: It's official!
We're finally getting a new Tony Hawk game in the near future following the incredible Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 back in 2020, and it's set to release on July 11, 2025 - at least according to an early leak by Dealabs investigator billbil-kun. We'll update you with more details when Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 gets properly...
News 'Deadside' Publisher Blindsided By Massive Influx Of Players Following Xbox Launch
The free trial has proved extremely popular
Last week, we brought you news of multiple Xbox shadow drops including the open world survival shooter Deadside, and it turns out that game has proved surprisingly popular since its arrival on both Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Taking to social media this week, the CEO of Deadside publisher 'tinyBuild'...
News Xbox Discounts Tons Of AAA Games In This Week's 'Best Rated' & 'Open World' Sales
Hundreds of reductions for incredible games
Tuesday always brings a few new Xbox sales with it, but today seems particularly generous - we've got 'Best Rated', Open World', 'EA Games' and 'ID@Xbox Super Saver' sales, plus the usual Xbox Game Pass exclusive discounts! As a result, you're going to find some major titles on sale such as Alan Wake 2,...
News Gears Collection & E-Day Both Mentioned In New Xbox Release Dates Rumour
"It seems every cloud has a silver lining..."
Fable could apparently be joined by Gears of War: E-Day next year according to the well-known Xbox leaker 'exTas1s'. In a new update, the insider claims E-Day is currently targeting a 2026 release window for Xbox platforms, but also notes how it could be shifted across to this year if it's done in time...
News CoD Leaker Doubles Down On Belief That Xbox's Next Console Will Arrive In 2026
They think Call of Duty 2026 is being developed for it
A little while ago, Call of Duty leaker TheGhostofHope advised with a "huge grain of salt" that the next Xbox console could be launching in 2026, and it may have a name (or codename) of Xbox Prime. They also mentioned that CoD 2026 might be a launch title for it, and that the goal of 2026 was...
News Xbox Offering Special 'Upgrade' Deal For Early Access & DOOM Content In THPS 3+4
Intended for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 has been announced today after weeks of rumours, arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this July (along with other platforms), and unsurprisingly it's getting an early access offer too. This has become typical for Xbox first-party
Roundup Split Fiction Receives Multiple 10/10s Ahead Of Xbox Release This Week
It's another Game of the Year contender
We always anticipated that the next game from A Way Out and It Takes Two developer Hazelight Studios would be good, but could they deliver yet another Game of the Year contender? Well, the answer is a big fat yes! Split Fiction is out on Xbox this Thursday, and the reviews have been dropping today - including...
News Xbox's Hellblade 2 Gets More Nominations Than Any Other Game At BAFTA Awards 2025
Surpassing the likes of Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong
The 21st edition of the BAFTA Game Awards will be taking place in London on April 8th, and the nominations have just been announced, which include 11 for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - the most that any game has received this year. Here's the list of categories that Hellblade 2 is nominated for...
Monday3rd Mar 2025
Talking Point Are You Excited For Xbox's Next Major First-Party Release In April?
Early access begins one month today!
Following a busy February for Xbox with the release of Avowed, March is looking a little quieter for the team, with no major first-party releases currently set to launch this month. However, Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is coming in April - and we want to know if you're excited for the next big release...
News Xbox Series X|S Sales Down Almost 50% As Fans Question Stock Levels In Certain Regions
Following similar US-only reports last month
A few weeks ago, we posted a story about Circana's latest US sales figures showing Xbox consoles down 50% year-on-year, and now outlet VGChartz has shared similar findings in terms of worldwide sales data for current-gen Xbox consoles. According to the outlet, January 2025 sales for Xbox Se
Review Monster Hunter Wilds (Xbox) - A Great Hunt, But Maybe Avoid On Series S
The next-gen hunt is on
Capcom’s storied history is commonly associated with series like Street Fighter and Resident Evil, but it’s Monster Hunter which is on track to eventually become the Japanese video game company’s best-selling IP. Over the past two decades, this larger-than-life series has evolved into an unstoppable force thanks to its...
Guide Is 'InZOI' Coming To Xbox? Here's Everything We Know So Far
A life simulation game with massive potential
Have you heard about this game INZOI yet? In recent months, the trailers have been racking up millions of views for this new life simulation title, and it's PC early access launch was later dated for March 28, 2025. But will InZOI be on Xbox? Well, the spoilerific answer is "likely yes", but we're going...
Feature 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In March 2025
There's so much good stuff ahead!
A new month begins, and therefore a new month of great Xbox indie games is upon us! We always love picking out ten games to highlight that you might not be aware of, and as usual it's been really difficult to nail down the list. Still, we've tried to pick out some of the most interesting and varied indie games on...
Roundup The Final Previews Are In For Xbox Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Here's what folks think so far
As we near the Xbox Game Pass release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a final batch of previews have landed for the upcoming RPG - so we thought we'd gather some of them here to give you a flavour of the game ahead of its Game Pass arrival next month. These are pre-release previews based on a few hours of gameplay, so...
News Avowed Estimated To Reach 6 Million Players In First Month On Xbox & PC
Data suggests stronger launch than Indy
According to fresh data from outlet mindGAME, Xbox's Avowed is about to reach 6 million players across Game Pass and traditional sales on Xbox & PC. The source also stacks this up against recent Microsoft releases Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones - which reached 26.2 million and 4 million in their first...
News Rockstar Games Announces New Studio Acquisition As It Aims To Release GTA 6 In 2025
"The studio will be renamed Rockstar Australia"
Rockstar Games, the team behind the legendary Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises, has today announced its intention to acquire Video Games Deluxe — a Syndney-based game developer — as the studio aims to get GTA 6 out the door in 2025. Video Games Deluxe has previously worked with...
News Ex-Platinum Dev Hideki Kamiya Still Wants To Make Scalebound For Xbox
"I’d love to make it again someday"
Remember a few years back when Platinum Games' Scalebound just wouldn't die? The cancelled Xbox exclusive kept cropping up in conversation thanks to recurring rumours and remarks from Platinum staff - and now the game's original lead has brought the Xbox title up once again. These days,
Sunday2nd Mar 2025
Review PDP Riffmaster Guitar (Xbox) - A Fun Option For Rock Band, Fortnite Festival & Beyond
Tonight I'm gonna rock you tonight
We see a clamouring every now and again for games like Guitar Hero and even Rock Band to get a resurgence, and although I'm absolutely in favour of that (the more, the merrier quite frankly!), let's not forget what we already have - the brilliant and DLC-rich Rock Band 4, as well as the newly-released Fortnite...
Saturday1st Mar 2025
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In March 2025
The latest confirmed (and rumoured) reveals
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March 2025? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in March, as well...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 3-7)
Split Fiction, Two Point Museum & much more!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 3-7! The big release of the next few days is undoubtedly Split Fiction, but don't forget about the likes of Two Point Museum and even the early access for WWE 2K25 as well! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (March 3-7):
News Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Gets A Surprise Xbox Series X|S Port
Here are the full patch notes
There's been all sorts of surprises for the Xbox recently and it seems the trend is continuing in March with a port of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter for Xbox Series X and S. As you may know, this game was already available via an Xbox One version that launched in 2018, but this free upgrade adds various improvements -...
Poll What Do You Think Of 'Balatro' On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Has it hooked you yet?
The big surprise Xbox Game Pass release of this week was Balatro, announced as part of the Xbox Indie Showcase all the way back on Monday, and it's since joined PC Game Pass complete with Xbox Play Anywhere support as well. For
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 1-2)
How about some Watch Dogs: Legion on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, some great Xbox Free Play Days titles, and loads of awesome deals on the Xbox Store! Here's wha
