Xbox Game Pass News (Page 5)
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,...
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...
