Xbox Game Pass News
Poll What Were The Best Xbox Game Pass Additions In 2024?
There's a lot to choose from!
Although Xbox Game Pass may have slowed down a little bit in 2024, we've still seen a huge number of incredible games added to the service over the past 12 months, including some extremely notable first-party titles as well! In recent weeks alone, the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Call of Duty: Black Ops...
News Xbox's 'Top Paid' Backwards Compatible Title Could Be Coming To Game Pass
Another one for the list
Over the last week or two, we've seen multiple Call of Duty titles get ported over to the Microsoft Store on PC, which is a good sign that they're likely being prepared for Xbox Game Pass at some stage. While we still don't have any confirmed XGP dates for
News Stalker 2 Update 1.1 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
An absolutely massive update
Just a few weeks on from its last big update, developer GSC Game World has today delivered Stalker 2 Patch 1.1, and it's an absolutely monstrous update that contains more than 1,500 fixes in total. GSC says that Stalker 2 Update 1.1 "will take some time" to download, so do bear that in mind here. The team is quick to...
News Black Ops 6 Gets Festive With New 'Jingle Hells' Event On Xbox Game Pass
Jingle all the slay
Xbox developer Treyarch has unleased Jingle Hells onto Black Ops 6 players, with a brand-new Zombies event now live in the 2024 Game Pass shooter. The main hook here is that the game's 'Liberty Falls' map is decked out in loads of festive gear - including "wreaths, ribbons, twinkling lights, Christmas trees, garlands of fir tree...
News Xbox Dev Teases Fans With Sneak Peek Of New Game Pass Title
South of Midnight arrives in 2025
One of Xbox's big releases leading into 2025 is the action-adventure title South of Midnight. While we don't have a solid launch date just yet, it seems the Canadian developer Compulsion Games is slowly sharing more teasers of what exactly you can expect. The latest sneak peek comes via the company's official...
News Four More Call Of Duty Titles Seemingly Being Prepared For Xbox Game Pass
Four COD games crop up on PC
Last week, three classic Call of Duty games appeared on the Microsoft Store for PC; a sign that the company is likely preparing them for an Xbox Game Pass drop somewhere down the line. Well, you can add four more series entries to that list this week. Yep, Call of Duty: Ghosts,
News Microsoft CEO: 'We Are Redefining What It Means To Be An Xbox Fan'
By taking the "joy of gaming everywhere"
Reports about Microsoft potentially ditching platform "exclusives" have recently been fuelled by its gaming division's new marketing campaign which classes pretty-much everything as an Xbox. Now, Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has chimed in with some new comments about this strategy during the company's annual...
News Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In January 2025 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
A new year is almost upon us! Xbox Game Pass appears to have finished up for 2024 now, but as we look ahead to January 2025, five titles have already been confirmed for the service - and there's probably a lot more to come. The highlights so far are probably Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance and Citizen Sleeper...
News Xbox's The Outer Worlds 2 Resurfaces, Coming To Game Pass In 2025
Outta this world
Wow, this is a surprise! After more than three years since its tongue-in-cheek announcement trailer, The Outer Worlds 2 has resurfaced, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass much sooner than we anticipated. You'll be playing this spacefaring sequel on Xbox next year, as Obsidian doesn't seem to be slowing down with its conveyor belt of...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (December 12-15)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Free Play Days is now live for the coming weekend - and we have quite a substantial offering available this week. Microsoft has added five games in total to the program, including 2024's Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake - which can easily be finished over the weekend! Here's the full Xbox Free Play Days lineup...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 12)
Our final update of 2024!
Welcome to what's currently planned to be the final Xbox Game Pass update for 2024! Two games are entering the library today, December 12th, as Microsoft's last additions before 2025 rolls around. In this final update, we've got Crytek's newly-refreshed extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896, alongside 2023's For The King...
News Xbox's 'Stream Your Own Game' Now Available To Insiders On Console
Here's the full list of games supported
Following the "stream your own game" rollout for web browsers and other devices in November, Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings can now officially preview this feature on Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Xbox Insiders (who are also Game Pass Ultimate members) will now be able to stream...
News Towerborne Gets Major Winter Update Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Release In Early 2025
Microsoft is preparing the Game Pass launch
Towerborne, a Microsoft first-party release, somewhat strangely launched on Steam before Xbox earlier this year - but the team is still preparing for a console and Game Pass launch at the beginning of next year. And, ahead of that wider release, the Steam Early Access bu
News Two Colourful Indie Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass In 2025
The list continues to grow
We're really starting to build out the Xbox Game Pass list for 2025 now, and in addition to a few titles that were revealed recently, we've also got two colourful indie games that have been announced for Game Pass over the past 24 hours. The first of these actually has a free demo as part of the Xbox Winter Demo Fest...
News Three Call Of Duty Classics Could Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass Soon
They've suddenly received new PC releases
Ever since Microsoft acquired Activison Blizzard last year, we've periodically seen classic titles from the company's back catalogue receiving new PC versions - usually followed by their Xbox Game Pass arrivals at some point later on. This week, three classic Call of Duty titles have suddenly received new...
News Wildfrost Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 10)
Making its Xbox debut!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, December 10th, roguelike deckbuilder Wildfrost makes its Xbox debut - landing day one in the Game Pass library for Xbox One and Series X|S. Wildfrost isn't live just yet (day one launches tend to arrive later in the afternoon), so we'll throw a summary of this one down...
PSA Xbox's Forza Horizon 4 Will Be Delisted In Less Than One Week
Grab it while you can!
Back in the summer, Microsoft and developer Playground Games announced that 2018's Forza Horizon 4 was set to be delisted on Xbox this December - and roughly six months later, that time is almost here. Yep, unfortunately, this brilliant open-world Xbox racer will disappear from digital storefronts on Sunday, December 15th -...
News Xbox Might Be Preparing To Release Two First-Party Games In Early 2025
Avowed could be joined by South of Midnight
It's almost time to finish up with 2024 and look ahead to a busy 2025, and as we peek around the corner at the early months of next year, it seems there's a good chance we'll be getting two first-party releases from Xbox very soon. The first of these has already been confirmed in the form of Avowed...
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass (December 9)
Indy finally lands on Game Pass
Welcome to Microsoft's biggest Xbox Game Pass update for December 2024! Today, Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches day one on the service - and it's now available and ready to play in the Ultimate library. There's been
Talking Point Are You Enjoying Indiana Jones And The Great Circle So Far?
Or are you waiting for the Game Pass release?
After a long old wait since MachineGames' last proper release with Wolfenstein 2, the team has just dropped Indiana Jones and the Great Circle into early access this past Friday. Of course, the big Xbox Game Pass launch is still to come, but early access players - we want to know what you think of the...
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In January 2025
Some early predictions!
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in January 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...
News Xbox Adds Two Surprise Titles To This Month's Game Pass Lineup
Both arriving next week
When we talked yesterday about the overall lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles in 2024, we assumed that we were only getting two more before the end of the year - but Microsoft has just suddenly added another two for next week! The first of these is a brand-new Xbox release in the form of For The King 2, which first arrived on...
Talking Point What Are Your Overall Thoughts On Xbox Game Pass In 2024?
Has it been a good year in your opinion?
Another year is almost over for Xbox Game Pass! Next week appears to mark the final two additions to the service before the end of 2024, as Microsoft isn't planning another major roundup until we get into early January. So, this gives us a chance to look back on some major additions that have proved...
News Three More Xbox Game Pass Titles Confirmed For Early 2025
Starting next month!
Over the last few days, and in-part thanks to the recent PC Gaming Show event, we've had some fresh Xbox Game Pass release dates for early 2025 - including two new January additions to the catalogue. And, seeing as next year's Game Pass lineup doesn't have many proper dates yet, we thought we'd give you an updated look at these...
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Review Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think So Far
The anticipated Game Pass release is here
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches for Xbox Series X|S and PC next week (with early access starting today) and the reviews are now officially rolling in. There are already a handful of perfect scores - with some critics absolutely loving the experience and others left wanting a little more. Right,...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 5)
Your final additions before Indiana Jones next week
The Xbox Game Pass updates continue this week with another two additions to the service today (December 5th), and this time around they're both exclusive to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. EA Sports WRC joins as part of EA Play following its initial release back in late 2023,...
Guide Xbox Game Pass Core: Full List Of Games (December 2024 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 Seven Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 4)
Across a variety of different tiers
It's an extremely busy day for Xbox Game Pass today, with no less than seven additions being added across all tiers of the service! For Game Pass Ultimate members though, there are only a couple of titles to get excited about. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Dungeons Of Hinterberg's new Xbox One version are...
News Stalker 2 Update 1.0.3 Hits Xbox Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Another big update arrives
Since arriving in November, Stalker 2 for Xbox Series X|S, PC (and Game Pass) has received multiple major updates. The latest update (Patch 1.0.3) has now officially arrived and it comes loaded with main and side mission fixes, improvements to controls, saves, and much more. "To all stalkers who continue to explore the...
Guide Indiana Jones And The Great Circle: Release Date, Release Times & Early Access Details On Xbox
Everything you need to know for launch
Xbox is about to close out 2024 with an absolutely massive release - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is almost here! Yep, as early as next week, Xbox players can go hands on with this brand-new Indiana Jones adventure. Before this swings onto Xbox and PC, we're going to detail everything you need to know...
News Xbox Announces Final Six Games Leaving Game Pass In Late December 2024
For once, we're finding out very early
It's almost always the case that Microsoft reveals the games leaving Xbox Game Pass two weeks in advance, but as a special December treat we've been given more advance notice than usual - the entire month has been mapped out! Earlier this week, we highlighted the seven games that will leave Xbox Game Pass in...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In December 2024
Full lineup seemingly revealed
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in December 2024? 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 December, as well as the...
News Microsoft Adds Another Free Dynamic Background On Xbox Series X|S
Celebrating the return of Indiana Jones
It's a massive month on the Xbox front with the arrival of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Series X|S, PC and "day one" on Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service. To celebrate this special occasion, Xbox has added a brand-new dynamic background on Xbox Series X|S. It's available to all users and can...
News Surprise! Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Drifts Onto Xbox Game Pass This Week
Vroom vroom, coming soon
Following on from another Crash-related Game Pass rumour earlier today, Xbox has officially announced that Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is coming to the Game Pass library on December 4th! Yep, you can take to the wheel in this remastered PS1 classic on Xbox Game Pass this Wednesd
News Here's Your Final Look At Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Release
The launch trailer is here
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle kicks off its early access period this Friday, and ahead of that initial release, the team has dropped the game's official launch trailer - providing a good look at what to expect from MachineGames' new Xbox adventure. With that iconic soundtrack in tow, this one is looking and sounding...
News Xbox Game Pass May Be Getting Another Crash Bandicoot Title Soon
Update: Confirmed, but with a catch!
We've already talked at length about how December 2024's Xbox Game Pass lineup hasn't really taken shape as of yet, with just two games confirmed for this month so far, but we might have a third that's just been accidentally teased. As spotted by an eagle-eyed Amazon Fire Stick user, the Xbox app on their device...
News Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early December 2024
Including a Forza Horizon game!
Microsoft has revealed eight games leaving Xbox Game Pass in the early part of December 2024, and this batch includes some huge titles - with the most notable being the departure of Forza Horizon 4 as it gets delisted. In the case of Forza Horizon 4, the game will no longer be purchasable digitally after December...
Deals Get 10% Off Xbox Game Pass, Gift Cards And More In Our Black Friday Sale
Update: Sale ends today!
Update (Mon 2nd Dec, 2024 08:00 GMT): As it's Cyber Monday, today is the final day of the Pure Xbox sale! Now's your last chance to stock up on discounted Game Pass subscriptions and Xbox credit – so, what are you waiting for? All the details you need can be found below. Original Article: The Black Friday sales are well...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In November 2024?
Spyro? Stalker 2? Starcraft?!
We've got just one month left for Xbox Game Pass in 2024, and we're coming off a month that was always expected to be a massive one for the service - after all, November gave us Stalker 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! Unfortunately, both of those titles launched with issues, but it's not like there wasn't fun to...
News Stalker 2 Update 1.01 Hits Xbox Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The first big update is here!
We all know by now that Stalker 2 has some things to address before the game reaches its full potential - and developer GSC Game World is now officially on that path. Stalker 2 update 1.01 is out today on Xbox and PC, and the team has just detailed its full patch notes. Stalker 2 patch 1.01 focuses on fixes across...
Guide Black Friday Xbox Deals 2024: Consoles, Games, Xbox Game Pass, Accessories And More

Cyber deals now live!
Update (Mon 2nd Dec, 2024 08:00 GMT): We've made it to the final day of the Black Friday sales – Cyber Monday! On this final day, we can expect to see a variety of new deals appearing at retail; we'll continue to update this page with the best offers until the day's end, so have a browse below. Original Article: It's that...
PSA Nine Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (November 30)
You have a few days left to play!
We've got another batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of November 2024 - which happens to be this weekend! This time there are nine titles in all, including Remnant: From The Ashes, Conan Exiles and Coral Island. PC users will be losing
Feature Best Stalker 2 PC Mods We'd Love To See On Xbox Series X|S
Hone your zone
We've had our issues with the launch version of Stalker 2, as our recent 4/10 review made clear. However, we know the long-term way of things with these games, and are in no doubt that GSC Game World has got big plans for the future of this enormous and atmospheric experience. For now though, the PC version — available via PC Game...
News Palworld's Next New Island Will Be 'Six Times' Bigger Than Its Previous Map Expansion
Coming to Xbox Game Pass next month
Right at the start of the year, Palworld exploded in popularity on Xbox Game Pass - and ever since then developer Pocketpair has been expanding on its Pokémon-like adventure. Well, going off the team's latest announcement, it sounds like Palworld's December update could be the biggest one yet. Posting out to its...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Outlines Next Xbox Series X|S Updates
Some features have been grounded
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 experienced some turbulence when it debuted on Xbox Series X|S last week, but the team at Asobo Studio remains committed to fixing these issues in future updates. Following 'hotfix 1' last week on November 22nd, the plan now is to deliver another patch on December 2nd which will come...
News Black Ops 6's First Free Zombies DLC Comes To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Welcome to Citadelle Des Morts
During the reveal of Black Ops 6 Season 01, developer Treyarch announced that a brand-new Zombies experience was coming to the game at some point this season - and that time is almost upon us. Revealed this week via a new cinematic trailer, new Black Ops 6 Zombies map 'Citadelle Des Morts' comes to Xbox Game Pass on...
News Rare Boss Now Officially The New Head Of Xbox Game Studios
A new era for Xbox
Last month, it was revealed Rare's boss Craig Duncan would become the new leader of Xbox Game Studios, replacing Forza Motorsport's Alan Hartman. Now, in an update on Rare's socials, it seems Duncan has "recently started" in his new role, with his existing team celebrating his tenure after "13 years and 10 months". "Today we're...
News Xbox's Avowed Team 'Very Confident' About Competing With Other Big Releases Next Year
"We're very confident that Avowed is going to stand on its own"
Earlier this year, Xbox's Avowed got delayed to February 2025 - a launch window that now looks busy with the likes of Assassin's Creed Shadows, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds all launching in the same month. However, dev team Obsidian Entertainment isn't wor
News Stalker 2 Fans Discover Some Amazing Easter Eggs In Xbox Game Pass Title
The devs went to town on these!
Stalker 2's arrival on Xbox Game Pass has been somewhat controversial due to various bugs and glitches present in the current experience - but one thing that's hard to deny is developer GSC Game World's dedication to the title. Creating this game in
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Has 'By Far' MachineGames Longest Runtime On Xbox
Buckle up!
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is Xbox's last big first party release of the year, and it sounds like we're in for quite a lengthy experience when the adventure drops onto Xbox Game Pass next month. Speaking in a fun little interview where MachineGames devs answered over 100 rapid fire questions about the title, the team said that...
News Call Of Duty Becomes Most-Played Game On Xbox After Incredible Black Ops 6 Launch
Beating Fortnite, Roblox
After playing host to Activision's most-successful Call of Duty launch month of all time, Black Ops 6 has now become to the most played game on Xbox in the US - beating out some huge free-to-play titles in the process. Yep, if you check the current most-played Xbox games list in the US, Call o
News Two Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Week (November 26-27)
Starting today!
Welcome to this week's Xbox Game Pass update! Over the next couple of days, we have two fresh additions coming to the library, including the 2023 squad-based shooter Aliens: Dark Descent. But first, let's start with today's brand-new addition to Game Pass: Nine Sols (Console, PC, Cloud) - November 26: "Nine Sols is a lore...
News Black Ops 6 Biggest Ever Call Of Duty Launch Month, According To Activision
"One for the record books"
It's now been a month since the arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Xbox Game Pass and multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S. We've already heard how it set some records in its opening weekend and now Activision has shared another update. According to its official social accounts, Black Ops 6 has become the...
News Cities: Skylines 2 Dev Struggling To Get Xbox Version Running For Game Pass Release
"Further optimizations are needed"
Paradox Interactive's sprawling city builder Cities: Skylines 2 launched on PC Game Pass over a year ago now, and at the time, its console version was delayed due to optimisation issues. Since then, the game has been delayed and
Preview Sniper Elite: Resistance Preview - Rebellion's Rock Solid Shooter Returns To Xbox Game Pass
We had a ballin' time
Earlier this month, the team at Rebellion invited us to try out Sniper Elite: Resistance - and after the success of 2022's Sniper Elite 5, we just couldn't say no to some more stealthy sniping action. Moving to a more familiar World War 2 location in Nazi-occupied France, this upcoming Sniper Elite sequel feels like another...
Poll What Do You Think Of Stalker 2 On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
It's a divisive title
Well, our Stalker 2 review is now out in the wild, and as you may have seen, we've struggled with quite a few aspects of GSC Game World's new shooter. We reckon there's a proper game buried in here, but we're still waiting on quite a few issues getting sorted to properly discover it. We will say though, here at the Pure Xbox...
News Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In December 2024 So Far
It's a biggie though!
Now that we seemingly know what's to come on Xbox Game Pass for the rest of November, we're taking an early look ahead to the final month of the year - but sadly there's only one title confirmed for Game Pass in December 2024 so far. That title is obviously a huge one in the form of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Rolls Out Xbox Series X|S Update After Bumpy Takeoff
The developer issued an apology earlier this week
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 took to the skies this week and it's admittedly not been the best start for this new Xbox, PC and Game Pass release. The development team at Asobo has already issued an apology following the turbulent launch, and now the team has officially launched a new patch for...
News Xbox Game Pass Didn't Hurt Overall Black Ops 6 Sales, Says Analyst
But PlayStation dominated the split
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was the first series entry to launch day one on Xbox Game Pass, and naturally, that led to questions about whether such a move would affect sales. While the title's Game Pass inclusion seems to have dented Xbox sales specifically, PC and PS5 have more than pulled their weight to make up...
News Stalker 2 Hits Massive Sales Milestone Despite Being In Xbox Game Pass
Wallet stalker
Microsoft, and the Xbox Game Pass team, has done its fair share of marketing when it comes to putting Stalker 2 in the public eye - but it doesn't seem to have had too much of an effect on traditional game sales, even this close to release. Just two days after it hit physical and digital store shelves on Nov. 20, developer GSC Game...
Roundup Avowed's Latest Previews Are In, And It's Already Being Touted As 'One Of 2025's Best Games'
Xbox's next big Game Pass release sounds very promising
Ahead of Avowed's Xbox Game Pass launch early next year in February, the latest round of previews for this upcoming action-RPG have now gone live. Based on this latest build, the consensus seems to be it's looking quite promising right now - with most outlets and critics talking up the game,...
News Avowed Third-Person Mode Looks Super Slick In New Xbox Preview Footage
Coming to Game Pass next Feb!
Obsidian RPG Avowed isn't too far off launching on Xbox Game Pass early next year, and ahead of that release, we have a batch of new press previews to dig into - including more of an extended look at the game's third-person mode. Yep, if you didn't know it, Avowed is playable entirely from a third-person perspective -...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (November 2024)
A perfect way to kickstart your Genshin Impact journey!
This is the first chance we've found to highlight Xbox's Game Pass Perks for November 2024, and looking back over the past few weeks, there have been a lot of them - including for the likes of Sea Of Thieves and The Elder Scrolls Online. Perhaps the biggest one is for Genshin Impact though,...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 21-24)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days roundup! This week, we've got six games available in the program - including EA's F1 24 that launched earlier in the year. Here's your full Xbox Free Play Days lineup for the coming weekend: Dead By Daylight Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Hell Let Loose F1 24
News Stalker 2 Already Has A Respectable Player Count, Despite Some Launch 'Issues'
Xbox Game Pass will only boost the numbers
Stalker 2 is now officially available across multiple platforms including its "day one" release on Xbox Game Pass release, and we've now got some actual data, showing some early signs of how the game is performing. Although there have been concerns after multiple patches and updates were dropped, new data...
News GSC Game World 'Absolutely Committed' To Fixing Issues In Stalker 2 On Xbox
"We haven't released anything of this scale before"
Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World has released a statement on the launch of its sprawling sequel on Xbox Game Pass - reassuring fans that fixes are coming for some of the title's biggest issues. If you haven't seen by now, Stalker 2 contains its fair share of bugs and glitches on day one, with...
News Xbox Introduces 'Stream Your Own Game' Feature With 50 Titles Supported At Launch
If you own it, you can play it
Here we go! Xbox has begun rolling out its "stream your own game" feature today for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, with 50 titles supported at launch. There is one specific catch though, so let's go into the details. This feature can be accessed by pretty much any device with a web browser by going to the Xbox Play...
Guide Stalker 2: Best Performance Options & VRR Settings On Xbox
How to get the best out of your Xbox experience
Stalker 2 is officially landing on Xbox Series X and S today, and we have a few performance options and Xbox settings worth going over here to get the best out of your experience. First off, let's talk gameplay modes. On Xbox Series X we have a 30FPS Quality mode and a 60FPS Performance mode. Over on...
Guide Stalker 2: Best Controller Settings On Xbox Series X And S
Get yourself ready for the Zone!
Stalker 2 hits Xbox Game Pass today, and while this marks the series' first day one launch on console, the game's controller settings do feel a little finicky out of the box. So, we've spent a good few hours playing around with how Stalker 2 controls on Xbox, and we have some recommended settings here for Series X...
News Stalker 2 Console Comparison: Here's How Xbox Series X And S Perform
Both Xbox systems compared!
Stalker 2 is dropping on Xbox Game Pass today, and ahead of launch, we've been playing around with both Xbox versions of the title to see how they perform. Xbox Series X and S have slightly different setups for Stalker 2 - with Series X having two graphical modes to choose from, as oppos
News Stalker 2 Review Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think So Far
Reviews are now out in the wild
Here at Pure Xbox HQ, we need a little longer putting together our official review for Stalker 2, but there are a bunch of early impressions now available as the review embargo lifts for this Xbox Game Pass title. So, we've gathered up some of these early reviews to show you wha
News Four Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 20)
Stalker 2 being the biggest
Today's a big day for Xbox Game Pass! The long-awaited arrival of Stalker 2 is finally upon us, and we've also got a few other additions to the service - nothing too crazy, but stuff that's worth highlighting nonetheless. Little Kitty, Big City and PlateUp! are both part of this, as they're being added to the Xbox Game...
News Stalker 2 Releases Another Xbox Series X|S Update Ahead Of Launch
Déjà vu
If you thought you were ready for Stalker 2, you might want to double-check because multiple Xbox Series X|S users are now reporting a new patch has been rolled out. Yes, we're talking about a completely new one! Following yesterday's update which was around 139GB, this latest update is apparently prompting anyone with the game...
News Nine Sols Brings Its Sekiro-Inspired 'Masterpiece' To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"One of my games of the year"
Today's been the day for new Xbox Game Pass reveals over at Microsoft HQ, and although we actually knew about this one prior to today, we wanted to bring your attention to Nine Sols - debuting on Xbox next Tuesday, November 26th. Nine Sols launched earlier in the year on PC, where it holds an "Overwhelmingly Positive"...
News Nine Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late November 2024
Play them now before they're gone!
We've got another batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late November 2024, and this time there are eight titles in all - including the likes of Remnant: From The Ashes, Conan Exiles and Coral Island. There's The Walking Dead: The Final Season as well, which we think is a fantastic conclu
News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 20-27)
November's second wave is here
Microsoft has revealed the second batch of titles joining Xbox Game Pass in November 2024, which includes the previously confirmed Stalker 2 and Nine Sols along with the surprise addition of Aliens: Dark Descent. We've also got two games entering XGP "Standard" - these are already available with Xbox Game Pass...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 19)
Shirley you can't be serious
The big week for Xbox Game Pass starts here! Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 officially arrives on Game Pass for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC today, and it's not just an update - it's a brand-new sequel to the 2020 version. If you haven't been paying much attention to it, we've actually covered a bunch of details...
News Stalker 2 Rolls Out Massive Xbox Series X|S Update Ahead Of Launch
The install size was already huge
Ahead of the anticipated arrival of Stalker 2 on Xbox Game Pass this week, it appears the new entry has received an absolutely massive update on Xbox Series X|S. As highlighted on social media and elsewhere online, multiple users are reporting how although the sequel already required an install of roughly 146GB,...
News All Of These 19 Xbox Game Pass Titles Still Haven't Released Yet In 2024
Hollow Knight, Ark 2 and SO many others!
Every year, we produce a big list of Xbox Game Pass titles here at Pure Xbox - we've got one called "The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far" for both 2024 and 2025 - and we chuck all the announcements in there as they arrive. But what about the games that don't have release dates or even release...
Guide Stalker 2: Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
The big day is almost here!
After a bunch of delays, Stalker 2 is turning out to be one of the most anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles for the end of 2024 - and the good news is that its release date is right around the corner! So, ahead of that launch, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about Stalker 2 and its Xbox Game Pass...
Poll What Do You Think Of The Spyro Reignited Trilogy On Xbox Game Pass?
A blast from the past
It's been a very quiet week when it comes to Xbox Game Pass, but we did get a major surprise a few days ago in the form of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which marks the latest addition to the library courtesy of Activision Blizzard. We waxed lyrical about Spyro's remastered adventure when we saw the Game Pass announce
News Surprise! Xbox's Avowed Has Been Confirmed For Another Platform
Even Blizzard's digital service "is an Xbox"
Well, here's a bit of a surprise. Xbox has today revealed it's bringing Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming fantasy RPG Avowed to not only Xbox Series X|S, Windows, and Steam platforms, but also Blizzard's Battle.net launcher on PC. This was confirmed in an announcement today on Xbox Wire. While we've seen...
News 'Atomfall' Officially Launches On Xbox Game Pass In March 2025
We have a date!
It's all happening in the world of Xbox, folks! Today, longtime Sniper Elite developer Rebellion has announced the official release date for Atomfall; its brand-new IP coming to Xbox Game Pass. You can go hands on with this new survival-action game on March 27th, 2025 - da
News Black Ops 6 Season 01 Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Xbox
New content available now
Last week, developer Treyarch began teasing some of the content coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in Season 01 - and now we have the full rundown of everything included in today's Black Ops 6 update on Xbox.
News Phil Spencer Thinks Stalker 2 Could Be An Xbox Game Of The Year Contender
"The quality has really come a long way"
It's official, folks, we're less than a week away from Stalker 2 hitting Xbox Game Pass - and Microsoft's gaming boss thinks that the open-world shooter could be a real GOTY contender in 2024. Speaking with Game File, Phil Spencer was asked about the upcoming title and its
Guide Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Release Date, Release Time, Download Size & Gameplay Info
Everything you need to know for takeoff
We've got another Xbox first-party release right around the corner! Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is almost ready for takeoff on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and the best bit is that it's also included with Xbox Game Pass at launch. But what exactly is it? What makes it different from the Microsoft Flight...
News Xbox Delayed Avowed Purely Because Of Its 2024 Game Pass Schedule
"Okay, let's make sure we pace this out a little better"
Obsidian's upcoming RPG Avowed was supposed to be out at this point, but the game was eventually delayed to February 2025 earlier this year. While delays in this industry often happen due to evolving development timelines, Xbox insists this isn't the case with Avowed. Speaking in a new...
News Xbox's Best-Rated Game Of 2024 Is On Free Play Days This Weekend (November 14-17)
This is a fantastic lineup!
Xbox has unveiled its latest Free Play Days lineup, and we have some really big games on the program this weekend. Leading the charge is Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth — Xbox's highest-rated game on Metacritic this year — alongside another major 2024 release in EA Sports College Football 25. Here's your full Xbox...
News South Of Midnight Game Length & Xbox Tech Specs Revealed
Coming to Game Pass in 2025
Yesterday, Xbox shared a lengthy documentary on its upcoming 2025 game South of Midnight, and Kinda Funny's Parris Lilly has followed this up by revealing some important information about the Compulsion Games title. With Parris recently visiting the Canadian Xbox Game Studio, the presenter can reveal that South of M
Reminder Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Friday (November 15)
Some big titles in here
We have seven more titles leaving the Xbox Game Pass library this Friday, including some major releases that we'll be sad to see go. Nevertheless, you've got a couple more days to try some of these out and see what you think. Here's the full list of games exiting the service on November 15: Date Game Platform November...
News Sea Of Stars Local Co-Op Update Arrives For Free On Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to 'Dawn of Equinox'
Sea of Stars was a bit of an Xbox Game Pass banger last year, and now, the game's 'Dawn of Equinox' update is set to almost reinvent the classics-inspired RPG. Arriving this November, the upcoming patch adds three-player local co-op, an overhaul to the gam
News South Of Midnight Documentary Shares Detailed Look At Xbox's 2025 Adventure
"Weaving Hazel's journey"
After spotting a little teaser last week about fresh South of Midnight coverage coming soon, Xbox has dropped a chunky documentary on the upcoming Compulsion Games adventure - focusing on the team "weaving Hazel's journey" in the 2025 title. You can take a look at this big old ViDoc up above, which goes over some of the...
News 'Project TH' Is An Ambitious New Shooter That's Heading To Xbox Series X|S
We're getting Splinter Cell vibes
This looks like an Xbox Game Pass title to keep an eye on! Project TH is an action-adventure title that was first announced a couple of years ago, and it's now been confirmed for Xbox Series X and Series S (as well as Game Pass). You can check out the original trailer from 2022 up above, which indicates that...
Talking Point Spyro Reignited Trilogy Will Be A True Nostalgia Trip On Xbox Game Pass
Gather round, 3D platformer fans
Well, there we have it. After ranting about the slow trickle of ActiBlizz games coming to Game Pass right at the end of last week, the team goes ahead and announces another one - Spyro Reignited Trilogy is coming to the service tomorrow, November 12th. Following on from the addition of
News Stalker 2 Is Now Available To Download On Xbox, But You'll Need A Lot Of Free Space
This is a chonker!
It's finally almost time for Stalker 2! The highly-anticipated Xbox console exclusive (at least for now!) arrives via Xbox Game Pass on Wednesday, November 20th, and preloads have begun today - meaning you can begin installing it. And wow - we weren't expecting it to be quite this large! On Xbox Series X, we're getting a figure...
News Xbox Sparks Excitement As Spyro Is Confirmed For Game Pass
Update: It's arriving this Tuesday!
Just a few days ago, we published a Talking Point asking where all the Activision Blizzard titles were on Xbox Game Pass, and now it looks like we're about to get one! That's according to an official new Xbox tease, at least. The Xbox Game Pass team on social media have posted a clip today of what appears to be...
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In December 2024
Some early predictions!
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in December 2024? 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...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Massive Black Ops 6 Update Next Week
Season 01 is HUGE
At the start of the week, Xbox developer Treyarch began teasing the first seasonal content update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and now the team has fully detailed Black Ops 6 Season 01 - it's an absolutely massive update all-in-all. The headline news is this: Black Ops 6 Season 01 is bringing six multiplayer maps, one new...
News South Of Midnight Previews Seemingly Being Prepared By Team Xbox
New info should be coming soon!
It's been a short while since we've seen or heard much about South of Midnight, but it's looking like Xbox and developer Compulsion Games are preparing some press previews as we speak. In recent hours, Kinda Funny's Parris Lilly has posted about previewing the Xbox Game Studios title, and how coverage on the game is...
News Stalker 2 Breaks Down Its Weapons Of The Wasteland Ahead Of Xbox Launch
Smoking barrels
As we spoke about yesterday, Stalker 2 is now less than two weeks away from releasing on Xbox Game Pass - and the team has just gone into detail on the game's arsenal of weaponry ahead of its launch. As showcased above in the game's new 'Smoking Barrels' trailer, developer GSC Game World has detailed exactly what gear you can get...
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