Xbox Game Pass News (Page 9)
News Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast Airs Later This Month
Updates from Xbox, Activision, Blizzard & Bethesda
Microsoft has announced its Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast will take place later this month on Thursday, September 26th. Content from Xbox Game Studios, Activision, Blizzard Entertainment and Bethesda will be shared. Xbox will also be showcasing an "exciting lineup of games from third-party...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 5-8)
Sports fans, get yourselves in here!
Xbox's Free Play Days promotion for the coming weekend is now live, with two games playable for free as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription this week. Both of your options this time out are sports titles, with EA and 2K bringing some of their most recent athletic efforts to Xbox Free Play Days. Here's this...
News 'Expeditions: A MudRunner Game' Embarks On Its Xbox Game Pass Journey Today (September 5)
Game Pass gets muddy
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update! Today, off-roading fans and jeep enthusiasts alike can go hands on with Expeditions: A MudRunner Game on the Xbox Game Pass service. Actually, this one might even appeal to Death Stranding fans as well. Yeah, weirdly,
News Undead Labs Is Shifting Its Full 'Focus And Resources' To State Of Decay 3
The second game's "final content update" arrives later this year
It's been a while since the last development update on State of Decay 3, and now, in a new announcement on the game's website, Undead Labs has revealed it's shifting its "focus and resources" to the development of the third game. "We know you love this world we’ve created and the...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (September 2024)
And don't forget about Persona 3 Reload either!
A new month is here, and that means a new batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for September 2024! It's still early days, but we're already seeing a few Xbox Perks for the likes of Predecessor and NHL 24 that you might be interested in. The big thing you'll want to remember about this month is that the...
News No Man's Sky 'Aquarius' Update Builds On Last Month's Overhaul For Xbox Game Pass
What can't you do in No Man's Sky these days?!
We've been covering these big No Man's Sky updates for months now, and even though July's offering was basically a complete game-changing overhaul from Hello Games, it doesn't appear to have slowed the team down in any way, shape or form. Announced today, No Man's Sky's Aquarius update introduces...
News Microsoft's Age Of Mythology: Retold Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 4)
A huge remake of an RTS classic!
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update! Today, Microsoft is dropping a big first-party release in the form of Age of Mythology: Retold; the team's new remake of an RTS classic. We recently posted our full review of this remake, so we'll drop a link to that down below, alongside a quick introduction to the title...
News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 3-17)
The first batch for September!
Microsoft has just detailed its new Xbox Game Pass additions for the first half of September, and while this roundup doesn't include anything we didn't already know about, it is a nice lineup - featuring day one first-party release Age of Mythology: Retold. Here's when you can go hands on with Microsoft's new RTS,...
News September's First Xbox Game Pass Addition Is Available Today (Sept. 3)
Let's get truckin'
Welcome to your first Xbox Game Pass update of the month! Yep, September's first new Game Pass addition comes to the library later today, in the form of brand-new day one release Star Trucker. Here's a quick introduction to your latest Game Pass arrival: Star Trucker (Console, PC) - Later Today: "Haul cargo, trade salvage...
News Stalker 2 Dev Corrects '25FPS' Comment, Says Game Is Running Much Better On Xbox Series S
"We aim to launch on Series S with at least 30FPS"
Late last week, a Stalker 2 interview began doing the rounds online, where developer GSC Game World said that the game was running at '25FPS' on Xbox Series S right now - while final optimisation was still underway. However, the game's lead producer has now come out to correct those comments, saying...
News Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early September 2024
Including one EA Play title
Xbox has just revealed the next batch of titles leaving the Game Pass library, with six games in total exiting the service in mid-September. One of those is an EA Play title, with the publisher bringing FIFA 23 out of the library later this month. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass in early September 2024:...
Feature Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Review (Xbox) - Treyarch Tweaks COD Formula, To Mixed Results
Back in black
We've been hammering the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta over the last few days, to get a feel for how Treyarch's latest is shaping up ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch next month. Of course, these impressions are early doors - but we have hit the beta weekend one level cap - so here's what we think of the title so far. Returning to...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2024
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 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 September, as...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Is Available Now On Xbox Game Pass (August 30)
Live now for pre-orders and Game Pass members
The time has come to test out the newest Call of Duty game! Yep, the Black Ops 6 Beta is now live for Xbox Game Pass members and pre-order purchasers - and we've got quite a lot of time to get stuck into this chunk of the game's multiplayer offering. In total, Game Pass players have more than
News Stalker 2 Hits The Headlines For Apparently Running At '25FPS' On Xbox Series S
But it's being taken out of context
Last week, we learnt that Stalker 2 has a 60FPS performance mode on Xbox Series X - but today, the game's Xbox Series S specs are causing some controversy online. According to outlet wccftech, developer GSC Game World only has the Series S version running at "25ish FPS" right now, with more optimisation to be do
Reminder Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend
Including a big AAA FPS
It's that time again, folks! A selection of titles will leave the Xbox Game Pass library this weekend - with three games in total exiting the service very soon. All three of the below games will leave Xbox Game Pass on Saturday, August 31, so you have around a day or so from the time of writing to give any of these a go if...
Poll What Do You Think Of Atlas Fallen On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Are you enjoying your time with it?
It's been a week or so now since Atlas Fallen made its debut for Xbox Game Pass in August 2024, so now that you've all had a little bit of time to try it out, we'd like to know how the Pure Xbox audience is feeling about this Game Pass action RPG. Despite a few flaws, we actually really liked this game when we...
News Here's Your First Extended Look At Day One Game Pass Title 'Sniper Elite: Resistance'
Following up its Gamescom debut
Gamescom has been so busy this year that you may have forgotten a whole new Sniper Elite game got announced last week! Yep, Rebellion's next Nazi nut-crusher Sniper Elite: Resistance is coming to
News Xbox Summer Showcase Star 'Expedition 33' Shares New Details Ahead Of Game Pass Launch
Along with a bunch of fresh gameplay!
During the Xbox Games Showcase back in June, Expedition 33 surprised us all with its stunning visuals and frenetic RPG gameplay mechanics, and this week the team is here to deliver some new details on the 2025 Game
Guide Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Download Size, Start Times & Xbox Game Pass Details
Everything you need to know about the COD Beta
Call Of Duty's first Xbox Game Pass beta is upon us - with the Black Ops 6 early access beta being included in the subscription this weekend. Alternatively, pre-ordering the game will also grant early beta access, if you're not subscribed to Microsoft's service. We know lots of yo
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 29 - Sept. 1)
Come try out these Xbox titles!
Xbox's Free Play Days promotion for August leading into September is now live, with two games playable for free as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription this weekend. While we may have a smaller selection than we're used to, these are two games that don't typically appear in the promo - and one of them is just a...
News Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Received New Announcements At Gamescom 2024
The full roundup of reveals and release dates
Have you recovered from Gamescom yet? We're just looking back over the coverage we provided here at Pure Xbox, and we spotted five Xbox Game Pass titles in all that received major new announcements over the few days. Indiana Jones getting a release date was the biggest one, but we also discovered four...
Review Age Of Mythology: Retold (Xbox) - Microsoft's Godly RTS Classic Revitalised
Go beyond history
Age of Mythology might not be a major numbered entry, but it's still played a significant role in the Age timeline – transitioning the series from 2D to 3D following the success of Ensemble's real-time strategy king, Age of Empires II. Mythology wasn’t just there to fill the void when it landed on PC in 2002 and is still...
News Xbox Is Hosting A Special 'Super Saver Sale' For Game Pass Members This Week
Some big discounts here!
It's Tuesday, and that means we've got a fresh batch of sales on the Xbox Store! The big one this week is a "Super Saver Sale" for Xbox Game Pass members, but there's also a Fighter Sale and last week's ID@Xbox Sale to check out. Looking at some of the highlights here, we've got big discounts on the likes of Braid,...
News 'Core Keeper' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 27)
A new survival game with 8-player co-op!
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update! Today, Minecraft-like survival game Core Keeper is joining Game Pass, as we near the end of another big month for the service. There are some definite Terraria vibes with this one as well thanks to its camera perspective, but without further ado, here's your...
News Here's Over An Hour Of Fresh Gameplay From Xbox RPG Avowed
A deep dive on the Game Pass title
Throughout the last week or so, Obsidian's Avowed has been a massive part of Xbox's presence at the Gamescom 2024 industry event. We saw new gameplay, read some early previews, and learnt about
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Trailer Lands Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Beta
Jump into MP later this week!
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is getting its multiplayer beta later this week, and ahead of that little BO6 taster on Xbox Game Pass, the team has just dropped an introductory trailer for the game's multiplayer suite. So, as expected, we've thrown this trailer up above for you all to enjoy. And remember, a slice of Black...
News Well-Known Leaker Reveals Major Xbox Game Pass Addition For September 2024
Another one coming from Ubisoft?!
So far, we know very little about Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass lineup for next month, but the often-accurate leaker eXtas1s has today revealed a major addition to the service for September 2024. According to the insider, Ubisoft's open world, extreme sports-racing mashup Riders Republic will enter the library next...
Roundup All The Big Reveals From Xbox's Third Gamescom 2024 Livestream
The final stream of the week!
The final of Xbox's daily livestreams from Gamescom 2024 has just aired, and similar to what we've seen over the past few days, we were treated to a small number of new reveals for the likes of Avowed and Ara: History Untold! But first, make sure you catch up with the past two days of livestreams if you haven't...
News 33 Immortals Playtest Begins Today Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Check it out for free this weekend
It's been a while since we last heard about 33 Immortals — the co-op action roguelike that's coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2024 — but it's back today with a free playtest that Xbox fans can access on Series X and Series S this weekend. The test begins in a few hours' time and lasts until A
News Avowed Early Previews Are Looking Positive Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch Next February
"It's fantastic"
Xbox's Avowed now has its launch date locked and loaded for Feb. 2025, which means we're bound to see and hear much more about the Game Pass RPG in the coming weeks and months. Right now, Gamescom 2024 is going on in Germany, which is proving to be a great place for more Avowed; we're starting to see some previews hit the we
News Two Titles Announced For Game Pass In Xbox's Second Gamescom 2024 Livestream
The list keeps on growing!
The second of three Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2024 has just finished, and once again we were treated to some interesting reveals over the multi-hour event, including two new Xbox Game Pass titles in the Hades-like
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Is Playable Three Days Early With Xbox Game Pass Upgrade
Say hello to the Digital Premium upgrade
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been in the news plenty as of late, but how about some more information on the actual game itself? Well, we know it's arriving day one on Xbox Game Pass, but you can actually play the title three days early with the team's 'Premium Upgr
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 22-25)
Four games included this weekend!
Xbox's latest Free Play Days lineup is now live, with four games featured as part of the program this weekend. Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance is probably the pick of the bunch here as the team starts to ramp up marketing for its upcoming sequel. Anyway, here's the full Xbox Free Play Days lineup this...
News Action RPG 'Atlas Fallen' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 22)
Falling into the library
After the game being heavily rumoured for Xbox Game Pass prior to its official confirmation earlier this week, Atlas Fallen is finally coming to the library today! This open-world action RPG got a bit of a mixed reception at la
News Xbox Game Pass Title 'Stalker 2' Runs At 60FPS On Series X
And it's apparently "shaping up very well"
Ever since we first locked eyes on Stalker 2 and its atmospheric open world, we've thought it a bit of a graphical showpiece for Xbox - but that doesn't mean that the open-world title isn't going to be running at high frame rates. As part of Gamescom 2024, GSC Game World has a playable demo for its...
Roundup All The Big Reveals From Xbox's First Gamescom 2024 Livestream
Every major title showcased!
The first of three Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2024 has just finished, and like last year, we were treated to a few surprises - alongside deeper looks at some already announced Xbox titles. The stream focused mostly on games we already knew about, with some of those getting fresh updates and launch windows along the...
News Three Titles Are Joining Xbox Game Pass Core Today (August 21)
The cheapest Game Pass tier grows
Microsoft has announced another selection of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass Core, with three games entering the basic Game Pass library today, August 21. Remember, this library essentially replaces the old Games with Gold service - the tier's selection of titles is playable at no extra cost for Game Pass Core...
News Blizzard's New Diablo 4 Expansion Trailer Welcomes Back Mercenaries
The requested feature returns
Diablo 4's new expansion 'Vessel of Hatred' will introduce mercenaries to help you out on your quest, and at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Blizzard shared a new trailer featuring these helpers. Here's a bit more about these recruits via Blizzard's official website: "Discover and recruit new Mercenaries to join you on...
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle 'Story DLC' Confirmed
A giant globe will also be offered in the Collector's Edition
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has finally locked in a release date, and apart from the main game, it seems there is also some expansion content planned. At the end of the same trailer, it's mentioned how certain editions of the game will apparently come packed with 'The Order of...
News Multiple Xbox Game Pass Titles Showed Up At Gamescom ONL 2024
Including a couple of surprises
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event treated us to a few reveals for some Xbox Game Pass titles, including two surprises that were announced for the first time in Sniper Elite: Resistance and
News Starfield's New Land Vehicle Is Out Today, Shattered Space Expansion Arrives Next Month
Say hello to the 'Rev-8' buggy!
Bethesda has delivered the goods at Gamescom this year with some major Starfield news! First off, the team's much-anticipated land vehicle has been dubbed 'Rev-8' - and it's actually out for all players TODAY! Yep, this off-road buggy brings a much-desired new mode of transport to Bethesda's sci-fi epic, and you can...
News Xbox Shows Off Extended Footage From Raven Software's Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Campaign
Coming to Game Pass this October!
Ever since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 got announced for Xbox Game Pass this October, we've known that a lot of you have been excited to see the game's campaign in action. Well, Gamescom Opening Night Live has delivered - with a fresh look at Raven Software's single-player mode. Mixin
News Sniper Elite: Resistance Launches Day One On Xbox Game Pass In 2025
It's back!
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live pre-show kicked things off with a bang - it was announced that a brand-new game in the Sniper Elite series known as Sniper Elite: Resistance will be coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025! You can get a look at the debut trailer up above, and we'll throw more details down below. "In
News Xbox Begins Rolling Out 'Game Pass Standard' To Insiders For Just $1
A brand-new tier for XGP
Back in July, Microsoft revealed that a new tier of Xbox Game Pass would be arriving in the near future in the form of Xbox Game Pass Standard, and it's just begun rolling out today for all members of the Xbox Insider preview program. For now, Xbox Insiders can sign up to this tier for just
News These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 22 - September 3)
Microsoft announces a new batch of titles
It's been a quiet month for Xbox Game Pass announcements in August 2024 so far, but Microsoft is back today with a few more titles to add to the list, including the likes of Atlas Fallen and the previously revealed Core Keeper. Here's the full list of Xbox Game Pass reveals for August 22 - September 3:...
News Age Of Mythology: Retold Is Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
It won't take up too much space either!
The next Xbox first-party game heading our way is Age of Mythology: Retold on September 4th, and if you're keen to start playing as soon as it drops on that Wednesday, you can begin pre-installing it now with Xbox Game Pass! We're looking at a great download size of just 23GB on Xbox Series X here too, so you...
News No, Don't Expect Hollow Knight: Silksong At Gamescom ONL
Geoff just wanted to get that message out of the way
Every time there's a big event or live stream featuring indies, you'll often see chat boxes filled with requests for Hollow Knight: Silksong. It's becoming a running joke at this point, and to put Silksong fans out of their misery ahead of Opening Night Live (well, kind of), the show's host Geoff...
News Copa City Dev 'Certainly Interested' In Bringing New Football Game To Xbox Game Pass
Sign it up, Microsoft!
Last week, we published our exclusive interview here at Pure Xbox with the narrative lead behind upcoming football (or "soccer") tycoon game Copa City, and it got us excited about the possibility of an Xbox Game Pass release! We straight-up asked if the "football event simulator" could make its way to Xbox's subscrip
News Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late August 2024
Including a major 2023 FPS
Microsoft has revealed the second batch of games to leave Xbox Game Pass in August 2024, and we have three titles departing the service in just under two weeks' time. There's a major 2023 release on this list, so if you've been meaning to play that, or any of these Xbox Game Pass titles for that matter, you'll have to get...
