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TodayMon, 31st Mar 2025
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 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 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 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 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 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
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...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In April 2025
The latest confirmed (and rumoured) reveals
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April 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 April, as well...
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
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...
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...
Friday28th Mar 2025
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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 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
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...
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 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...
Feature Xbox Release Dates In 2025: A List Of New Games Coming Out This Year
Your month-by-month guide to all Xbox releases
Looking for a list of every game coming out on Xbox in 2025? You're in the right place! Below, we've provided a month-by-month guide to all the Xbox releases that have been announced for 2025 so far - with many more to come of course! Don't forget that we've provided a separate guide for every Xbox...
Thursday27th Mar 2025
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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
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 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 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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
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...
Wednesday26th Mar 2025
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 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...
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 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 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
