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Feature These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 13-17)
Including seven Xbox Game Pass additions!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 13-17! We've got quite a lot happening over the next few days, including the releases for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, Moss: The Forgotten Relic and various other exciting indie games, along with seven Xbox Game Pass additions highlighted by Densha
News Xbox Summer Sale 2026 'Teaser' Now Live, 300+ Games Discounted
Game Pass members get the deals a few days early!
It's time to kick-off the Xbox Summer Sale 2026! This year's promotion has begun with a few days of exclusivity for Game Pass members, before the sale is blown open to all Xbox players in the near future - seemingly on July 15th. Otherwise known as the Xbox "Ultimate Game Sale" 2026, this teaser...
News Xbox Teases Potentially Major Console Update That Will Be 'Worth The Wait'
Insiders might be getting access to it next week
We've seen a lot of Xbox console updates being implemented ever since Asha Sharma took charge as Xbox CEO a few months ago, and it looks like we're getting primed for yet another exciting one in the near future. Brad Rossetti, who is the lead of the Xbox Insider program, noted earlier today that all...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 9-12)
Presenting your latest batch of weekend freebies*
Thursday has swung right back around again, and so it's time for a new batch of Xbox Free Play Day titles! There are three games to get stuck into this weekend, and we're especially stoked that some of you will get to experience the brilliant sci-fi survival game The Alters for the first time. In...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (July 2026)
The latest freebies for XGP subscribers
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass members throughout July 2026, including for the likes of EA Sports FC 26, Where Winds Meet, Rainbow Six Siege and others. As we've mentioned before, it seems most Xbox Game Pass Perks are now accessible to Essential,...
News 30+ Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90-95% To Kick Off The New Month
Including the likes of Funko Fusion, Zombie Army Trilogy & more!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games as we head into July 2026? The first couple of sales of the month have already gone live on the Xbox Store, and we highlighted over 20 of the best discounted games from them a few days ago. What we haven't highlighted yet, however, are the 90-95%...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 6-10)
Including at least two more Game Pass additions
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 6-10! We've got some very notable releases over the next few days including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations and Wuthering Waves, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to
Feature 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In July 2026
Including plenty of Game Pass titles!
With July now in full swing, and with Xbox layoffs seemingly set to dominate the headlines next week, we thought we'd use this quiet opportunity to highlight 10 games that we think should be on your radar throughout the month! A lot of these are already confirmed for Xbox Game Pass, and we'll be sure to...
Feature 20+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Two New Early July 2026 Sales
Handpicked for your discounted pleasure
There's a deal or two lurking within the new Xbox sales! We've seen two new promotions appearing on the Xbox Store today in the shape of an ID@Xbox Multiplayer Madness sale, and a Publisher Spotlight Series sale discounting titles from Atari, Crystal Dynamics, Deep Silver, and more. Of course, you're free to...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 2-5)
Your latest set of FPD freebies for the weekend
It's Thursday, so we're back to highlight the latest batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles! We've got a lot of games this time around - five of them are official FPD additions, and one of them has a free trial but isn't technically included as part of the program. That game is Battlefield 6, the free...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 29 - July 3)
Including multiple new Game Pass additions
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 29 - July 3! The biggest release of the next few days is arguably the new Monopoly Star Wars game from Ubisoft, although RV There Yet? is a highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass title! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (June 29 - July 3):
News Three More Games Have Been Suddenly Delisted On Xbox In Recent Weeks
To go with the other titles we mentioned earlier this month
It's been a while since we last highlighted the delisted games for Xbox in June 2026, but at the time we only thought we'd be getting a few of them - Horizon Chase Turbo, Rec Room and Call of Duty: Warzone for Xbox One. All of those have now
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 25-28)
Your latest set of FPD freebies for the weekend
It's Thursday, so it's time once again for a new batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles! There are at least three games in the lineup, and we'll let you know if any others get added to the list later today. All of these are interesting additions, including a great racing title in Assetto Corsa...
Feature Four New Console Features Begin Rolling Out Today For Xbox Insiders (June 24)
Alterations to gamertags, Game Hubs & more!
It's time for another four new Xbox console features! All of these are rolling out to select members of the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring in the Xbox Insider program today (June 24th), and they'll continue rolling out to more members over time before an eventual public release - most likely in July. There are a...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 22-26)
Including two new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 22-26! We've got a couple of particularly notable releases next week in the form of Dead or Alive 6 Last Round and EMPULSE (the game in the lead image for this article), and there are two new Xbox Game Pass titles highlighted by Abyssus! Here's what's coming to Xbox
News 10+ Retro Games Announced For Xbox At QuByte ReConnect 2026
Back to Pixels
Xbox is heading back to the '90s courtesy of QUByte's inaugural ReConnect Showcase. In a short 11-minute presentation, the Brazilian publisher unveiled a whopping 13 retro titles bound for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One throughout 2026 and 2027. There's plenty here to trigger those comfy nostalgic feelings, from tearing through...
Feature 20+ Of The Best Games From Xbox's Five New Mid-June 2026 Sales
Some handpicked highlights from the latest Xbox sales
Today's been a busy day for new Xbox sales! We've seen three new promotions begin on the Xbox Store in the form of a Simulator sale, an ID@Xbox sale and a Locked & Loaded sale, representing hundreds of new offers in total. These join a new Capcom sale and the usual Xbox Game Pass discounts from...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 18-22)
Your latest set of FPD freebies for the weekend
It's Thursday, so that means we've got another batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles to enjoy over the next few days! There are at least four games in the lineup, and we'll update this article later today if Xbox reveals any others. Here's what we know of Xbox's latest Free Play Days lineup so far:...
News GTA 5's Last-Gen Xbox Version Is Getting A Free Upgrade To Series X|S
But only if you own it digitally
Back in February of 2022, Rockstar Games unveiled the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of Grand Theft Auto V, offering visual and performance improvements compared to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 originals. It wasn't free, though — the initial price was £17.49 / $19.99, or less if you wanted GTA Online on...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 15-19)
Including at least three new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 15-19! The big release of the next few days is Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, but don't forget about the likes of Copa City and Backrooms: Escape Together as well, along with three Xbox Game Pass titles (at least). Here's what's...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 11-14)
Three more games to check out over the next few days
The Xbox Free Play Days program has returned once more for the coming weekend, and for this latest edition from June 11th to June 14th, we've got three games playable for free on Xbox consoles. Here's Microsoft's full Free Play Days lineup: Blasphemous 2 (five-hour trial) Hell Let Loose State...
Feature Four New Console Features Have Begun Rolling Out For Xbox Insiders (June 2026)
"Designed to make your XBOX consoles feel more personal and connected"
Yet another four new Xbox console features have been revealed for June 2026! All of them have begun rolling out to select members of the Xbox Insider program as of yesterday, and they'll continue to appear for more members over time before eventually releasing to all members of...
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The PC Gaming Show 2026
You thought the showcases were over?!
Last night, immediately following the conclusion of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, we were treated to another event in the form of the PC Gaming Show 2026 - something that we admittedly weren't paying that much attention to! Nevertheless, even though this show always focuses on PC above all else, it usually...
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 8-12)
Including SEVEN more Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 8-12! The big highlight over the next few days is definitely the seven Xbox Game Pass additions (if you include the trial for UFC 6 as well), with loads of day one additions on the way such as Solarpunk, Beastro and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions. Here's what's co
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Summer Game Fest 2026 Showcase
Including some big AAA announcements!
Weren't able to catch the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (June 2026)
The latest freebies for XGP subscribers
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass members throughout June 2026, including for the likes of GOALS, Skate, World of Tanks: Heat and various other games. As we've mentioned before, it seems most Xbox Ga
News Xbox Demo Fest Now Live, 40+ Games Available To Play For Free
The 2026 version of this event has begun!
The Xbox Demo Fest for 2026 has officially kicked off on the Xbox Store, allowing you to play over 40 games for free during the period from today (June 4th) to June 30th across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Some of the games might not be live just yet, but they're part of the official list and...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 4-7)
Update: 11 games in total this week!
It's Thursday, so that means we've got a new round of Xbox Free Play Days titles to highlight! The big one this time around is Bungie's Marathon, which is actually free for longer than the headline suggests - non-owners can play that game until June 9th on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Just be aware that...
News Xbox First-Party Game 'Tell Me Why' Is Now Free To Claim For Everyone
Part of the yearly June tradition
Every single year since 2021, Xbox has been giving away Don't Nod's Tell Me Why for free as part of Pride Month, and that's exactly what's happening again in June 2025, with the game already showing as free on the Xbox Store right now. Specifically, you're looking for the "Tell Me Why: Chapters 1-3" version of the...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 1-5)
Including three more Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 1-5! We've got two particularly big releases to look forward to over the next few days in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Gothic 1 Remake, while our new Xbox Game Pass additions include Final Fantasy VI and Jur
Feature Four New Console Features Begin Rolling Out Today For Xbox Insiders (May 29)
"We’re excited to hear what you think"
We've got another four new Xbox console features on the way! It's been revealed that these four features are rolling out to select members of the Alpha and Alpha-Skip-Ahead rings in the Xbox Insider program today (May 29th), and they'll continue rolling out to more members over time before an eventual public...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 28-31)
Our final FPD for May!
Xbox's Free Play Days program has gone live once again for the coming weekend, and for the final edition of FPD for May 2026, we've got four games playable for free on Xbox consoles. Here's Microsoft's full Free Play Days lineup: Dying Light Formula Legends Gears of War: Reloaded
News Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026 Now Live, 1800+ Games Discounted
A ridiculously big sale full of amazing games!
It's time for the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026! The latest massive sale has dropped on the Xbox Store today, featuring over 1800 games and 2000+ discounts in total, including for some major AAA titles. A few of the biggest games here include Assassin's Creed Shadows, Baldur's Gate 3, Marathon, Split...
Feature 15+ Xbox Games To Buy In The Microsoft Store's Late May 2026 Sales
Some handpicked highlights from the latest Xbox sales
The Xbox / Microsoft Store (whatever you want to call it!) is constantly packed with hundreds if not thousands of Xbox deals, and we've seen a lot of sales over the past few weeks in particular — it seems there are at least six separate promotions going on right now, all with end dates that...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 25-29)
Including five more Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 25-29! The big release of the next few days is definitely 007 First Light, but don't forget about the likes of Mina The Hollower and Yerba Buena, along with five Xbox Game Pass additions such as Echo Generation 2 and
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 18-22)
Including two more Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 18-22! We've got two massive releases over the next few days in the form of Forza Horizon 6 (the Standard Edition) and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, but there's plenty of other good stuff in this list, including a second Xbox Game Pass title in Luna Abyss!...
News Five Xbox Games Are Set To Be Delisted In May & June 2026
Update: LEGO 2K Drive added to the mix
As the new month begins, it's time once again to look at the delistings for both May and June 2026, and there's actually quite a lot going on even beyond the four games, so bear with us — this might get a little confusing. We'll break it all down for you in a minute, but let's focus on the main delisting...
News Xbox Has Just Discounted Another 1000+ Games On The Microsoft Store
As part of two new sales
We've been treated to a couple of big new sales on Xbox today, amounting to over 1000 discounts on the Xbox Store! These are made up of an ID@Xbox Mega Sale and a Publisher Spotlight Series sale, featuring deals for some pretty massive games such as Baldur's Gate 3, Cronos: The New Dawn, Hollow Knight: Silksong and a whole...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 14-17)
A particularly good selection this week!
Xbox Free Play Days is back again for the next few days, and as always, we've got a few titles that are free to play throughout its duration, including a game that might whet your appetite for Forza Horizon 6! JDM: Japanese Drift Master is that game, which first arrived on Xbox in November of 2025, and...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (May 2026)
The latest freebies for XGP subscribers
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass members throughout May 2026, including for the likes of Fortnite, Delta Force, Stumble Guys and various other games. As we've mentioned before, it seems most Xbox Game Pass Perks are now accessible to Essential, Premium...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 11-15)
Including six more Game Pass additions!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 11-15! We've two particularly big releases over the next few days in the form of Directive 8020 and the early access (Premium Edition) of Forza Horizon 6, while the new Xbox Game Pass releases include Call of the Elder Gods and the long-awaited Subnautica 2! Here's...
News Xbox CEO Reveals New Start-Up Animation Coming To Consoles Next Week
"Sound on!"
We're getting a new start-up animation for the first time in six years! Xbox boss Asha Sharma has announced today that the following boot-up sequence will be coming to Xbox next Wednesday (which presumably means Series X, Series S and Xbox One), and it even includes a new sound design. Here's a look: As you can see, this...
News Xbox's Next Call Of Duty Game Won't Release On Last-Gen Consoles For The First Time In 14 Years
13 years of COD for Xbox One
Another year, another Call of Duty game - with Activision's Infinity Ward team at the helm for COD 2026. Whilst the game hasn't been formally revealed yet, we know that it's coming and that it's going to be another Modern Warfare game of some sort, and now an o
Feature 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In May 2026
Including plenty of Game Pass titles!
May has officially arrived, and looking at the array of indie games heading to Xbox over the next few weeks, it's once again proving extremely difficult to try and narrow down this selection to just 10 games! For example, the following list misses out the likes of Coffee Talk Tokyo, Outbound and Beastro that...
News 30+ Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90-95% To Kick Off The New Month
Including a whole bunch of fantastic titles!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games as we head into May 2026? Well, we've had a lot of new sales arrive on the Xbox Store over the past week (including the Golden Week Sale we previously highlighted), so as expected, we've got quite a lot of 90-95% discounts included in the pile as well. We'd say the main...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 4-8)
Including at least two more Game Pass additions!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 4-8! We haven't got any major AAA releases over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to in terms of indies, including Mixtape which is launching on Xbox Game Pass! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (May 4-8):...
News The Outer Worlds To Be Partially Delisted, Free 'Spacer's Choice Edition' For Those Affected
The remaster is being given away for free to base game owners
There's some interesting stuff happening with The Outer Worlds in the near future, as it's just been announced that the game is getting partially delisted, with the Spacer's Choice Edition now becoming the main version of it. It's a little bit confusing, so bear with us — the "base...
PSA Battlefield Hardline Is Super Cheap Right Now Ahead Of Its Delisting On Xbox
Available for literally less than a buck!
Back in March, EA announced plans to delist Battlefield Hardline and subsequently close down the multiplayer servers, with the first of those happening very soon as the team prepares to pull the game from storefronts later this month. Well, we're here to tell you that the game is ridiculously cheap on the...
Following its successful Kickstarter campaign a few years ago
A few years ago, a developer by the name of Iván Ruiz Lozano published a Kickstarter campaign for a "Zelda-Like" game known as Elementallis, and it not only got funded in 24 hours, but ended up raising five times as much as it needed! Flash forward to 2026, and Elementallis has just...
