Xbox Game Pass - Timeline
YesterdayTue, 28th May 2024
Interview Behind The Scenes Of Hypercharge Unboxed's 'Exciting' And 'Challenging' Xbox Journey
Launching on Xbox this Friday!
This week, it's finally time to get hands-on with the action-figure-shooter game Hypercharge Unboxed on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, with the game releasing across all three platforms this Friday. Ahead of launch, we had a chance to speak with Joe Henson (Creative Gameplay & Marketing Director for...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Live Action Trailer Lands Following Xbox Game Pass Confirmation
"If it's the truth you seek, look in the dark"
Just as Microsoft confirms that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will indeed be launching day one on Xbox Game Pass, developer Treyarch has dropped the game's 'Live Action Reveal Trailer' ahead of its big June Direct showcase. As the name suggests, there's no
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Launching Day One On Xbox Game Pass
"We’re excited to confirm..."
Update: This has now been formally announced on the official Xbox website. Here's how it reads: "We’re excited to confirm that Game Pass members will be able to jump into Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 on day one with Game Pass." As revealed last week, we will have a special Xbox Games Showcase followed by Call of...
News Two New Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 28)
Game Pass & EA Play updated
We have two new additions to Xbox Game Pass today, with one of them arriving in the form of a fresh EA Play trial for the upcoming F1 24. As usual, this will be a 10-hour free trial of the game available for both EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members - while today's other addition is a standard Xbox Game Pass...
Monday27th May 2024
Reminder Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Week
Here's what's on the way out
It's that time again where a selection of titles leave the Xbox Game Pass library, and we have six games in total exiting the service this week - including the pictured JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle up above. These six games are all on the way out on Friday, May 31st, so you have just a few days left to give...
Saturday25th May 2024
News DOOM: The Dark Ages To Be Announced At Xbox's Showcase, Claims New 'Exclusive'
And it's supposedly coming to "PlayStation as well"
There have already been some signs a new DOOM game could be appearing at this year's Xbox Games Showcase and a new "exclusive" has now independently verified this while also providing some new information about the title. According to Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson, the final name of the new entry...
Friday24th May 2024
News Hypercharge: Unboxed Dev Shares Kind Words For Xbox's Sarah Bond Ahead Of Launch
"She’s genuinely wonderful"
The release of action figure shooter Hypercharge: Unboxed is just around the corner on Xbox, and as mentioned earlier this week, we recently had a chance to talk to Joe Henson - Creative Gameplay and Marketing Manager on the title. We'll wait until next week to reveal the entire interview, but to give you a another...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (May 2024)
The latest freebies for XGPU subscribers
It's time for another batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for May 2024! It's been a quiet month for Perks on the whole, but there are still some nice freebies to take advantage of, including special bonuses for Minecraft and Sea Of Thieves! Here's the latest list of available Xbox Game Pass Perks for May 2024:...
News Hellblade 2 Developer Ninja Theory Thanks Fans For 'Incredible Response'
"We've loved hearing your impressions"
It's been another big week in the land of Xbox with UK-based studio Ninja Theory launching Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 on the Series X|S, PC, Cloud, and also Game Pass. It's already one of the highest-rated Xbox games of the year and with this in mind, the team has now issued a brief message on social media,...
Thursday23rd May 2024
News Free Play Days: Try These Nine Xbox Games For Free (May 23-26)
There are a whopping 9 games to play!
Microsoft is bringing a special Free Play Days lineup to Xbox players today, with a total of nine games playable for free on Xbox consoles this weekend. The reason for such a stacked lineup is because all of this week's games are Warhammer themed, ahead of the 2024 edition of the Warhammer Skulls showcase. The...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 23)
Both are new day-one releases!
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update! Microsoft is adding two more games to the library today, and they're both brand-new day one releases on Xbox. Here's what to expect from your two new Xbox Game Pass additions: Galacticare (Console, PC, Cloud): "Build, manage and optimise intergalactic hospitals! Recruit...
Wednesday22nd May 2024
News EA Is Bringing More Free Game Trials To Xbox Game Pass Very Soon
Including one that arrives next week!
It's amazing to have EA Play as part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass memberships, and one of the big bonuses is that we get to try many new releases for up to 10 hours at no extra charge. That remains the case with the upcoming releases of F1 24 and
Guide Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: All Hidden Faces & Yggdrasil Tree Locations
Stuck between a rock and a hard face. Sorry.
There are a total of 17 hidden faces to find in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and each one marks the location of a secret Yggdrasil Tree that imparts a little more world-building lore upon our ferocious heroine. Much like the Lorestangir collectibles, these hidden faces aren't particularly difficult to...
News Ninja Theory Explains Why Headphones Are So Important In Hellblade 2
It's the "best way" to experience the sequel
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is now available on Xbox and Game Pass, and while it's already quite different to a lot of other games, the developer Ninja Theory wants players to take the experience to the next level by wearing headphones. When you boot up the game, you'll receive a message recommending you...
Tuesday21st May 2024
Guide Xbox Game Pass In 2024: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games
Xbox Game Pass continues to fill up for 2024, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2024, you've come to the right place! Below, we've picked out the complete list of games announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2024 so far, and we'll keep updating this as more are announced throughout the...
Guide Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: All Lorestangir Locations
Lore of the land
Lorestangir, that's lore stones to you and me, make a welcome return in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, giving us lots of extra background info on the game's world via stories from the ever-excitable Druth. There are a total of 18 Lorestangir collectibles to find across the six chapters in Hellblade 2, so let's take a look at exactly...
News Ninja Theory's Next Xbox Game Has Already Been Greenlit, It's Claimed
"In addition to Project Mara"
While all the focus for Xbox is currently on the launch of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, its Cambridge-based developer Ninja Theory has apparently already got its next game confirmed. According to Windows Central's "trusted sources", the studio's "next game" has already been greenlit "in addition" to the previously...
Monday20th May 2024
News Cassette Beasts Adds Multiplayer To Its Pokémon-Like Adventure On Xbox Game Pass
A great game gets even better
Cassette Beasts made its Xbox Game Pass debut last year to critical acclaim, and it's getting even better today with the arrival of a multiplayer update which adds various new ways to play, including co-op raids and PvP battles. Specifically, Cassette Beasts's multiplayer update adds the following across Xbox, PC and...
News Hypercharge: Unboxed Dev Reveals FPS & Resolution Targets For Xbox
"Working with this hardware was awesome"
We're really looking forward to the release of Hypercharge: Unboxed on Xbox later this month, so we recently talked to the game's Creative Gameplay & Marketing Director (Joe Henson) who provided us with an interview that you'll be able to read in its entirety on Pure Xbox very soon. Before then though,...
News Xbox Game Pass Will See 'Changes' When Call Of Duty Arrives, Rumours Suggest
Could we see a price hike?
Last week we saw a fresh report from the Wall Street Journal on Microsoft bringing brand-new Call of Duty games to Xbox Game Pass, and some follow-up rumours have circulated over the weekend suggesting that the service will make "changes" in order for this to happen. Well-known insiders
Friday17th May 2024
Rumour The First Red Dead Redemption Could Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass
According to some sneaky website coding
Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 has been on Xbox Game Pass before, but a new rumour is suggesting that the famous developer could be planning to bring the original Red Dead Redemption to the service for the very first time. As posted over on
News Bethesda Announces Plans For The Final Redfall Update On Xbox & PC
"Thank you all"
Redfall isn't dead yet! It's been announced today by Bethesda that the Xbox first-party title will receive one final update before Arkane Austin closes down, and it'll include some important features such as an Offline Mode. The news was announced on social media earlier this afternoon - here's a look: As you're probably aware,...
Report Call Of Duty 2024 Will Launch Day One On Xbox Game Pass
According to the Wall Street Journal
A new report has just dropped that claims Activision's upcoming 2024 Call of Duty title will be included in Xbox Game Pass on day one. The Wall Street Journal is the source on this one, with the outlet claiming that the plan is "expected to be announced at the compan
News Minecraft Game Pass Ultimate Perk References Steam
Could an announcement be on the way?
Microsoft's Minecraft has already had tremendous success over the years across multiple platforms, but there are still some platforms it's not available on. One, in particular, missing out is Steam - while Minecraft can be downloaded through the Microsoft Store on PC, it's not yet expanded to Valve's launcher...
Thursday16th May 2024
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 16-19)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Microsoft's latest Xbox Free Play Days lineup is here, and we have a couple of crackers to get stuck into this week - including Killing Floor 2 which is paired with a pretty incredible discount this weekend. Anyway, here's the full Xbox Free Play Days lineup: Killing Floor 2 Planet Coaster:...
News Two New EA Play Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 16)
Available today with Game Pass Ultimate
We have two new Xbox Game Pass additions today, folks - both via the EA Play library. The major addition here is Ascendant Studios' magic shooter Immortals of Aveum, while Cloud users can also get stuck into NHL 24 on Game Pass later in the afternoon. Here's a brief introduction to today's two new Xbox Game...
Wednesday15th May 2024
News Xbox's New Board Game Looks Awesome, But It's Only Playable Online
Let us buy the physical board, Microsoft!
Sorry to be a downer, but why does it feel like all of Xbox's coolest creations are never available to buy?! Take this, for example. It's an Xbox Game Pass version of the classic board game "Guess Who?", and as you can see from the photo above (and below), it's a really cool take on the formula that works...
News Valheim's Massive 'Ashlands' Update Prepares For Xbox Game Pass Launch
A great time to dive back in
It's been a while since we last played Valheim on Xbox Game Pass, but it sounds like now is the time to revisit it! The game has just launched its massive "Ashlands" update across most platforms, with the Xbox version to follow shortly. This update adds the Ashlands Biome to the game along with 30+ new weapons, 10+ new...
Reminder Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Eight Games Today (May 15)
Some big games are on the way out!
We're once again losing a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles at the middle of the month mark, as revealed a couple of weeks ago. This mid-May selection particularly stings, with eight games leaving in total - including some major titles. The big one, as pictured above, is Just Cause 4 Reloaded - which departs the...
News Xbox GOTY Nominee 'Chants Of Sennaar' Is Available Today With Game Pass (May 15)
Don't overlook this one!
You might not have heard of it, but Chants Of Sennaar is available today with Xbox Game Pass, and it deserves your attention! In fact, it was even nominated for the Xbox Game of the Year at the 2023 Golden Joystick Awards. The game itself is an adventure / puzzle title in which your job is to "observe, listen, and decipher
