Xbox Game Pass News
July2023
News These 19 Games Will Be Included With Xbox Game Pass Core At Launch
With more to come before September 14
Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Live Gold is being converted into the new "Xbox Game Pass Core" membership this September, and as part of the change, "Core" members will get access to over 25 Game Pass titles. At the moment, Microsoft is only confirming 19 of these games, with more to be revealed before...
News Microsoft Confirms Xbox Live Gold Is Being Replaced This September
With Xbox Game Pass Core
It's official! Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Live Gold is being replaced on September 14th with Xbox Game Pass Core, which will be available for £6.99 / $9.99 per-month or £49.99 / $59.99 per-year. Xbox Game Pass Core will come with online multiplayer access, exclusive member deals and access to a selection of...
News The Wandering Village Brings Its Highly-Rated City-Builder To Xbox Game Pass This Week
"Survive together in this hostile post-apocalyptic world"
We've got a few games arriving on Xbox Game Pass as part of the July 2023 lineup this week, and one of them is The Wandering Village, which actually launched in early access form (on PC) all the way back in September of 2022. Of course, that means we already know what people think about this...
News Payday 3 Dev Says 'We Need You To Be Online' For Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Title
The game will seemingly be another 'always-online' release
Long-in-development co-op shooter Payday 3 was recently announced as an Xbox Game Pass launch title, which we're quite happy with considering the game feels well-suited to a service with lots of subscribers on day one. However, it does appear that you must be online to play any aspect of...
News Xbox 'Game Pass Core' Reportedly Replacing Xbox Live Gold This September
Update: It's official!
Update: Microsoft has now officially confirmed that Xbox Live Gold will be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14th, 2023. We've covered this story in more detail elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="152764"> Original story: There's been a surprising Xbox leak - seemingly revealing Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold...
News Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2023 So Far
"Experience the mad and macabre for yourself"
There's still a little while to go until August, but we've already got three games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass next month! All three were featured as part of the recent ID@Xbox Showcase, so they're definitely locked in for August. These are three pretty big additions to Xbox Game Pass as well, with
Reminder Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (July 15)
Including this "gravity-defying" adventure
Today is the day for three Xbox Game Pass titles to leave the service, which includes the gravity-defying journey Exo One, children's adventure game Paw Patrol The Movie and roguelite classic Spelunky 2.
Talking Point Are You Looking Forward To The New Forza Motorsport This Year?
Hype around the game feels strangely subdued
Over the last couple of days, our racing game focus has been squarely on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown with Nacon finally unveiling official gameplay, but don't forget there is another huge Xbox racer in the pipeline! Forza Motorsport makes its grand return on Xbox Series X|S later this year, and we...
News Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' Preview Closes Next Month
The program will be taking a break
Almost a year ago now, Microsoft began public testing for an Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' plan in a few select countries, before rolling the preview program out to more regions earlier this year. Well, rather abruptly, the team has announced that the preview is closing down for now as Xbox "investigates"...
News Xbox Activision Blizzard Deal Officially Approved In Turkey Amidst Ongoing FTC Battle
Another win for Xbox
Although Microsoft seems to be getting closer to the final stage of acquiring Activision Blizzard in the US, it's still trying to pass the deal in other regions around the world, and is seeing success in most countries. The company is currently in the process of sorting out some issues relating to the deal with the UK's CMA,...
News 'EA Sports FC 24' Brings Lots Of Game Pass Benefits, Including A Month Of Free Membership
Here are all the Game Pass bonuses
Yesterday brought us the grand reveal of EA Sports FC 24; the company's first football game since its high-profile breakup with industry powerhouse FIFA. While the game itself looks pretty similar to last year's FIFA 23 on a first look, there are lots of notable Xbox Game Pass bonuses this year, including a free...
News 'Maquette' Makes Its Xbox Debut Next Week, And It's Coming To Game Pass
The first-person puzzler heads to the service soon
Annapurna Interactive has finally unveiled a release date for upcoming Game Pass title Maquette - a first-person puzzler that's been scheduled to hit Xbox consoles for months after being available on PlayStation since 2021. Thankfully, we haven't got to wait much longer for Maquette's
News Exoprimal Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 14)
Take on hordes of Dinos is this Capcom shooter
The time has finally come! Arguably July's biggest Xbox Game Pass addition has arrived in the form of Exoprimal - a brand-new chaotic co-op shooter from veteran developer Capcom. We'll drop all the details on this new Game Pass title down below, including our very own video introducing players to the...
News Everspace 2 Is 'Better' On All Platforms Because Of Xbox Game Pass, Says Dev
"Even the Playstation fans are getting a better game"
The hype train has returned for Everspace 2 ahead of its release on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5 in just over a month's time, and Xbox Game Pass has evidently played a big role in its success on PC so far. Speaking to the Xbox Expansion Podcast earlier this week, Rockfish Games CEO...
News Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi RUSH Wins Award For 'Best Original IP' Of The Last 12 Months
The team seems extremely happy about it!
Hi-Fi RUSH remains probably the biggest Xbox surprise of the year so far, and the brand-new title from Tango Gameworks is still impressing the industry and players alike. During this week's Develop Conference in Brighton, UK, the game was handed the Best Original IP award - with the panel judging titles...
News Xbox's ActiBlizz Deal Seems Closer, But Some Game Pass Arrivals Could Be Delayed
A recent CMA report mentions COD on Game Pass
Following yesterday's blockbuster news that the FTC's attempted injunction against Microsoft has been denied, the Activision Blizzard deal going through feels closer than ever. Even so, the acquisition is still not confirmed by any means, and a remaining authority that still needs winning over has also...
Guide Exoprimal Release Date, Launch Times And Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass
Here's everything you need to know
Capcom's Exoprimal is the next big Xbox Game Pass launch, and its full rollout is right around the corner. This is a service-focused title so it's well worth knowing exactly when things go live on Xbox, and therefore we've decided to break down everything you need to know ahead of this week's launch. Let's go!...
News Xbox Boss Acknowledges 'Team Effort' In Victory Against FTC
"We take an important step forward"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has had a busy few months not only promoting Xbox's upcoming lineup at the recent showcase but also attending the Microsoft v FTC hearing. Now that the acquisition has been given the all-clear in the United States, Phil has taken the time to t
News Three Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At July's Indie Showcase
Including a date for Everspace 2!
Today's ID@Xbox July 2023 Showcase brought us a few new Xbox Game Pass reveals, most of which were in the form of new trailers. We also we treated to a release date for Everspace 2 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Before you hit "play", be warned that the Texas Chainsaw Massacre trailer is a brutal one! We'll...
News Blizzard Reiterates That Diablo 4 Isn't Coming To Xbox Game Pass For Now
Things may change if the ActiBlizz purchase goes through
Back in March, Blizzard confirmed ahead of launch that Diablo 4 wasn't coming to Xbox Game Pass, but the ongoing ActiBlizz deal has continued to stir speculation about its eventual arrival. That speculation came to another infliction point this week when a Brazilian digital retailer listed...
Taking the fight to the streets
Exoprimal hits Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this week, and ahead of its Game Pass launch, the team at Capcom has gone into more detail on what players can expect after the game's arrival - we're going to see plenty of crossovers, folks. As you can see in the game's roadmap up above, Capcom has three seasons of...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 11)
Your latest additions are here!
Microsoft is adding two more titles to the Xbox Game Pass library today, including the brand-new console release Common'hood and a PC addition in the form of Insurgency: Sandstorm, which is already in the console library. Here's a bit more info on what to expect from both of these new Game Pass titles. Oh and,...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In July 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2023? 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 July, as well as the...
News Is 'A Plague Tale' Dev Team Working On The Sequel To Requiem?
Last year's title was a Game Pass wonder
A sequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem hasn't been officially announced at the time of writing, but work on the series seems to be ongoing at developer Asobo Studio, with open job listings now live for the developer's internal 'Plague Team'. Basically, the French studio is currently split up as it works on...
News This Delisted Xbox 360 Classic Is Returning Via Game Pass Next Week
It's been gone for five years!
Double Fine recently teased that more of its games would be coming to Xbox Game Pass, and one of them arrives next week in the form of The Cave, which has actually been delisted on the Xbox Store for the past five years! This game was developed by Double Fine and published by SEGA
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In August 2023
Some early predictions!
Update: Multiple games have now been confirmed as leaving Xbox Game Pass in August 2023, which you can read about elsewhere on Pure Xbox. We've updated the table below. <related ids="153412,153998"> Original story: What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in August 2023? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but...
News The Xbox Live Gold To Game Pass 'Conversion Ratio' Has Gotten Worse
It's gone from 1:1 to 3:2
For a long time now, it's been possible for new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to convert up to 36 months of Xbox Live Gold at a 1:1 ratio, meaning they could save a lot of money in the process. For example, one month of Xbox Live Gold is only $9.99 compared to the $16.99 (formerly $14.99) cost for Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox Game Pass $1 Deal Reintroduced For New And Returning Subscribers
Microsoft's welcome offer returns
Only a few months after Microsoft "stopped" its Xbox Game Pass $1 trial offer, the promotion has returned! Yep, just as the company has slightly raised the price of Xbox Game Pass in most regions, it has reintroduced its £1 / $1 offer for both new and lapsed subscribers. We were made aware of the offer returning...
News Game Pass Shooter Sniper Elite 5 Gets Final 'Kraken Awakes' DLC Pack
Awaking the beast
Sniper Elite 5's post-launch content plan has officially run its course. Developer Rebellion has unveiled its final DLC pack today, titled 'Kraken Awakes', which adds new missions, weapons and skins to the Xbox Game Pass shooter. As the name suggests, Sniper Elite 5's Kraken Awakes mission tasks players with infiltrating the...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Now Officially More Expensive In Most Countries
PC Game Pass remains unaffected
Today's the day for the Xbox Game Pass price increase! As announced a couple of weeks ago, July 6th marks the jump from $9.99 to $10.99 for the standard console version of Game Pass, and $14.99 to $16.99 for the "Ultimate" version. Here's a closer look at the new prices for Xbox Game Pass: Xbox Game Pass (Console)...
News Naraka: Bladepoint Is Going Free-To-Play Next Week, With Xbox Game Pass Bonuses
Game Pass members will get 'Deluxe Edition' bonuses
Last summer, Naraka: Bladepoint brought its hack-and-slash battle royale shenanigans to Xbox Game Pass, quickly followed up by a free co-op campaign mode called 'Showdown' as a post-launch update. Well, next week is the time for Bladepoint to go fully free-to-play, and Game Pass users are getti
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 6-9)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is here once again, and we have four big titles to try out over the coming days! A couple of these are already on Xbox Game Pass, but we also have Ubisoft's huge open world racer The Crew 2, and the very recently released Super Mega Baseball 4 to enjoy this weekend. MLB The Show...
News 'McPixel 3' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 6)
"100 levels of fast-paced action are waiting for you!"
Yesterday's early-July Xbox Game Pass roundup brought news of another batch of titles heading to the service this month, including today's new arrival! That'll be the bonkers McPixel 3, which is now available for subscribers. Here's a quick look at what to expect from your latest Game Pass...
News Xbox Adds Another Free Dynamic Background, Available Now On Series X|S
Try out this new Hi-Fi RUSH theme
If you want even more Hi-Fi RUSH in your life, then you might want to check out the new dynamic background for Xbox Series X|S. Following Tango Gameworks Ghostwire: Tokyo one, we've now got this cool looking one feature Chai and the rest of the gang. To apply it, you'll need to enter the Settings menu >...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Free Update Adds Two New Modes To The Xbox Game Pass Hit
Available now!
Announced back at the Xbox Games Showcase Extended event in June, the latest Hi-Fi RUSH update is out now, and it's a big one! Packed with two new game modes and more, Tango's 2023 Game Pass title gets even more free content. The main addition here is that pair of aforementioned game modes that are brand-new to Hi-Fi RUSH with the...
Guide GTA 5 On Xbox Game Pass: How To Download The Correct Version For Your Console
Just in case you're confused!
The incredible Grand Theft Auto V arrives back on Xbox Game Pass today, and this time Rockstar is even bringing us the next-gen version of the title, which means there are multiple editions included as part of the subscription service. The question is, which version are you actually supposed to download for your...
News Another Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 15)
The first batch of the month
Microsoft has revealed another three games leaving Xbox Game Pass in the early part of July 2023, consisting of Exo One, Paw Patrol The Movie and Spelunky 2. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass in early July 20
News GTA 5 Returns To Xbox Game Pass, Including Next-Gen Upgrade
Back and better than ever!
Well, this is a big surprise! As part of the latest Xbox Game Pass roundup, Microsoft has revealed that GTA 5 is returning to the library today - and this time it includes the Grand Theft Auto V Next-Gen Update! This is the first time that Rockstar's open world epic has returned to Xbox Game Pass since
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 5-18)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has announced a brand-new batch of Xbox Game Pass July 2023 games, which includes the previously confirmed Exoprimal alongside unexpected additions such as The Cave and the endlessly popular GTA V! Here's the full list of games coming
News Todd Howard Says Xbox's Support On Starfield Has Been 'Incredible'
It has allowed the team to be "ambitious"
There's a lot of curiosity surrounding just how much Xbox is supporting Bethesda on certain projects, and during a recent appearance on the 'Kinda Funny Games Xcast', Todd Howard was asked about this in relation to the upcoming release of Starfield. Reiterating on previous comments, Todd described Phil...
News 'Sword And Fairy: Together Forever' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 5)
Action RPG time!
July's second Xbox Game Pass drop is here! Sword and Fairy: Together Forever brings the long-running RPG franchise to Game Pass players today, July 5th, across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Those who jump into this action RPG will "enter a realm that blends ancient mythology with traditional oriental aesthetics". Here's a quick...
News Publisher No More Robots Teases More 'Big Games' Coming To Xbox Game Pass
"We'll keep bringing games to the service"
Of all the publishers that have shown love for Xbox Game Pass over the past few years, No More Robots has been particularly devoted to the service - bringing the vast majority of their games to Game Pass including Descenders, Let's Build A Zoo, Hypnospace Outlaw and
News Persona 3 Reload English Voiceover Revealed In New Gameplay Trailer
Coming to Game Pass on day one!
Atlus has dropped a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming Persona 3 Remake as part of Anime Expo 2023, and the clip contains a first look & listen at English voiceover for the new title. Fully rebuilt for modern platforms, Persona 3 Reload is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one with a release currently planned...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Highlights Another Indie Gem On Game Pass
"Working my way through Ravenlok"
Phil Spencer has just been through quite a busy month with the Xbox Games Showcase and the Microsoft v FTC hearing, and now that he has got through it all, he's of course unwinding with some Xbox Game Pass. So, what's he been pl
Talking Point Are You Excited For Capcom's Big Xbox Game Pass Launch This Month?
Exosuits at the ready
We recently rounded up all of July's confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles so far, and while the list is currently quite short (we're still waiting on more reveals!), one major release is already starting to stand out. Capcom's Exoprimal is landing day one on the service in the middle of the month - July 14th to be exact. While the...
News Gory Game Pass Adventure 'Scorn' Hits 2 Million Players As An Xbox Console Exclusive
The title is heading to PS5 soon
Scorn was one of last year's most anticipated Xbox Game Pass releases, especially in lieu of any major AAA Xbox exclusives in 2022. As a result, Ebb Software's disgustingly dour adventure seems to have reached a pretty big audience on Xbox and PC platforms. Yep, just after the dev team revealed that the Xbox timed...
News Arcade Paradise Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 3)
Another superb sim hits Game Pass!
We have our first July 2023 addition to Xbox Game Pass today, folks! The brilliant Arcade Paradise is now available in the Game Pass library, adding another simulator to the service in 2023. We reviewed the game when it first arrived on Xbox and we were very impressed with it! You can check out our thoughts on the...
June2023
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In June?
Need for Speed? Amnesia? Bramble? Tell us!
We're kicking off our "Pick One" feature slightly earlier than usual this weekend, and this time around we want to know what your favourite Xbox Game Pass addition was in June 2023! Looking back at the month, it was at somewhat quiet few weeks for the service, but we did receive some great titles such as...
News Xbox Exclusive 'Towerborne' Will Get Its First Playtest This Year, Signups Now Available
"Join the Towerborne Insider Program today!"
The team behind the Banner Saga series officially announced Towerborne as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 a couple of weeks ago, and you can now sign up for a chance to play it later this year. Towerborne isn't actually coming out until 2024, but the new
News Football Manager Dev Praises Xbox Game Pass, Announces Major Plans For FM24 & FM25
"It's all very sunny for us"
The team behind the endlessly popular Football Manager series has announced some exciting plans for the 2024 and 2025 versions of the game, with the 2024 version already confirmed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch. Firstly, Football Manager 2024 will mark "the last of its kind", described as the "closing of this...
Reminder Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (June 30)
They're all on sale right now!
Today marks the departure of six Xbox Game Pass titles, including some popular ones such as the fantastic Road 96, strategy title Empire of Sin, and the "overwhelmingly positive" Omori! Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass today, June 30th: Date
News June's Final Xbox Game Pass Title Is Out Now, And It's A 'Harvest Moon' Remake
A great end to the month
It's time for the final Xbox Game Pass game of June 2023! We're going out with a bang, because today's new title is a remake of the classic Game Boy Advance title Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town from 20 years ago.
News Activision Boss Admits He'll Have To 'Agree To Disagree' With Microsoft Over Xbox Game Pass
It'll be a big part of the deal
There's been a lot of talk about Xbox Game Pass this week, with Sony's Jim Ryan suggesting publishers don't like the service (due to it being "value destructive"), and other publishers coming out publicly and expressing their praise for it. Someone who isn't so
News The First DLC For 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty' Is Now Available On Xbox
With a discount for Game Pass members!
The fantastic Xbox Game Pass title Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has been treated to its first DLC today in the form of the "Battle of Zhongyuan" expansion. It's available right now on the Xbox Store, and it's also included in the Season Pass. This DLC introduces a brand-new story chapter (which is detailed below),...
News DayZ Publisher Shows Xbox Game Pass Some Love 'For No Particular Reason'
Describes it as a "disruption" to the classic model
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan appears to have got on the wrong side of certain parts of the games industry since claiming in his pre-recorded deposition that publishers "unanimously do not like Game Pass because it is value destructive". One of the publishers now speaking up about this happens to be...
News Polish Developer '11 Bit Studios' Signs Deal With Xbox Game Pass
Co-founded by former CD Projekt members
The Xbox Game Pass library will soon be expanded, with the Warsaw, Poland-based developer and publisher '11 Bit Studios' announcing it has signed on with Microsoft's subscription service. The studio's chief business development officer Paweł Feldman confirmed this via social media: "We have big news to...
News Jim Ryan: Publishers 'Unanimously' Do Not Like Xbox Game Pass
It's apparently "value destructive"
There have been a lot of positive success stories emerging from Xbox's Game Pass service such as Tango Gameworks' surprise release Hi-Fi RUSH earlier this year, but according to PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, publishers aren't big fans of the model at all. During his pre-recorded video deposition for the hearing...
Wrath of Scan
Dimfrost Studios' Bramble: The Mountain King initially released on consoles back in April of this year and, now that it's headed to Xbox Game Pass, we're diving in for a review of this dark and brooding Limbo-like set within a fantastical Scandinavian fairy-tale world. If you're already au fait with your Nakens and Skogras, Gnomes and...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 27)
Including this former PlayStation exclusive
We're almost at the end of June 2023's Xbox Game Pass additions, but not yet! Today sees the arrival of the popular adventure Bramble: The Mountain King along with the former PlayStation exclusive F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch. The latter is brand-new to Xbox, while Bramble was released on the platform...
News Xbox Game Pass Title Atomic Heart Gets Its First 'Explosive' DLC This August
"Continue the story in the Annihilation Instinct DLC"
We've only got just over a month to wait until the popular Xbox Game Pass title Atomic Heart receives its first DLC! The expansion is called Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct, and it launches on August 2nd, 2023. In this DLC, you'll be able to continue where you left off in a story that...
News Planet Of Lana Dev: It's Been 'Surreal' To See The Success On Xbox & PC
"I'm happy that Phil [Spencer] liked it as well"
The stunning indie adventure Planet of Lana has been out for around a month now on Xbox Game Pass, and for the creative director behind the game, the fantastic reception has been a "surreal" thing to experience. Adam Stjärnljus of developer "Wishfully" revealed this on the Xbox Expansion Pass...
Poll Will You Stay Subscribed To Xbox Game Pass After The Price Hike?
How are you feeling about it?
The biggest story of the week in the world of Xbox has been the announcement of a price increase for both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass in various countries, beginning with Game Pass on July 6th. Specifically, new subscribers to Xbox Game Pass will see the change on July 6th, whereas existing members will notice...
News We're Getting A Classic Game Boy Advance Title On Xbox Game Pass Next Week
From all the way back in 2003
If you were playing a Game Boy Advance back in the early 2000s, there's a good chance you will have run into Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, which many consider to be one of the best Harvest Moon games of all time. Well, it was remade a few years ago for Xbox, and now we're getting that version on Xbox Game Pass...
News Sarah Bond: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's Least Popular Feature Is Cloud Gaming
And it's apparently running at a loss
One of the concerns raised about Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is in regard to the future of cloud gaming. During a cross-examination at the Microsoft and FTC trial earlier on, Xbox's corporate vice president of gaming Sarah Bond played down suggestions about Xbox's growth of cloud...
News Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Confirmed As An Xbox Exclusive
Coming to Xbox, PC & Game Pass "day one"
There's been mixed messaging about Bethesda's upcoming project Indiana Jones and whether or not it would be exclusive to Microsoft's platforms, and it seems we've finally got an official answer at today's FTC hearing. During a witness testimony as part of FTC's attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (June 2023)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is back with more freebies in June 2023, including for the likes of Battlefield 2042 and Hi-Fi RUSH! Some members have also been treated to the free "Gamer" movie! Here are the new Xbox Game Pass Perks you can claim in June 2023: Apex Legends - Golden Helm Weapon...
News It Looks Like 'Quake 2 Remastered' Could Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass
It's just been rated in South Korea
We're big fans of the 2021 Quake remaster here at Pure Xbox, so we're very excited to learn that a sequel entitled Quake 2 Remastered appears to be in the works, which will presumably arrive on Xbox Game Pass at launch. The game has been rated in South Korea (as discovered by
News Xbox Game Pass Hit Vampire Survivors Gets 4-Player Couch Co-Op This August
"Slay millions of monsters with ya mates"
The indie hit Vampire Survivors was yesterday announced for the Nintendo Switch, and in addition to this, it's also been confirmed there'll be a rather exciting update coming to other versions of the game. Xbox owners can look forward to a four-player couch co-op mode coming to all platforms on August 17th...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 22)
"Race to the top, definitely don’t flop"
It's time for a couple more Xbox Game Pass additions! Today sees the arrival of Need for Speed Unbound on EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and we've also got a brand-new release in the form of The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales. Keep in mind that neither of these are available on the service at the time of...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 22-25)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days begins again this Thursday, and we've got three more titles that you can play for free with your Xbox Live Gold membership! Unfortunately two of them are already included with Xbox Game Pass, so it's not a great selection if you're already a member of Microsoft's subscription...
News Microsoft Announces Price Increases For Xbox Series X And Xbox Game Pass
Beginning this July
Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass pricing is set to increase in various countries over the next couple of months, beginning with the Game Pass increase next month. As per The Verge, the standard version of Xbox Game Pass will jump from $9.99 to $10.99, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will jump...
News Former PlayStation Exclusive 'FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch' Hits Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"Take on the evil Legion in this Metroidvania platformer"
Microsoft announced a bunch of upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles for late June and early July earlier today, and one of them is the former PlayStation exclusive F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch which arrives on June 27th! This side-scrolling 2.5D metroidvania currently holds a "Very Positive"...
News Need For Speed Unbound Receives Massive Free Update Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Release
"Racers, it's time to join the mayhem"
EA's excellent Need For Speed Unbound is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass in just two days' time on June 22nd, and its arrival coincides with a massive free update that's gone live today - as well as some new paid DLC packs! The update is called Need For Speed Unbound Volume 3, and it adds a new Speed Pass...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (June 30)
The final batch of the month
Microsoft has announced another six games leaving Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of June 2023, with this latest batch including the likes of Road 96, Empire of Sin and Matchpoint: Tennis Championships. <related ids="130628"> Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass in late June 2023:
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 22 - July 5)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has announced the second batch of Xbox Game Pass June 2023 games, as well as a couple of July titles, which includes the likes of Need for Speed: Unbound, Bramble: The Mountain King and more! Here's the full list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in mid-late June and
News Payday 3 Dev Diary Reveals More Of What To Expect On Xbox Game Pass
"We can ensure the PC and console versions are the same game"
You may have missed that as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, Payday 3 was announced as coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 21st - included as part of Xbox Game Pass
News Bethesda's Ghostwire: Tokyo Has Officially Passed Five Million Players
With a little help from Xbox Game Pass
Tango Gameworks has announced today that Ghostwire: Tokyo has officially passed five million players, just over a year since it first debuted on PS5 - and two months since it arrived on Xbox consoles as part of Xbox Game Pass. The news was announced alongside a stunning new piece of concept art: In
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Latest Free Update Brings Enhanced Visuals To Five French Cities
Available to download today!
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the gift that keeps on giving on Xbox Game Pass, with yet another free update available today! This one focuses on the country of France, with enhanced visuals being applied to "five beautiful cities". Those cities are Amiens, Angers, Nantes, Nîmes, and Reims, and along with the...
News The Bookwalker: Thief Of Tales Launches On Xbox Game Pass This Week
Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds
Microsoft is continuing to remain quiet about the latter half of June 2023's Xbox Game Pass titles for now (we expect to hear something this Tuesday), but we do at least know of one brand-new XGP launch arriving later this week! That game is The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales, which was...
News 343 Industries: Halo Infinite's 'Consistency' Has Improved, But 'Quality' Needs More Work
It's all about "Consistency, Satisfaction and Quality"
Halo Infinite Season 4: Infection finally arrives this week on June 20th, and ahead of that date, the game's Head of Live Service has had some interesting comments to share about the future of Halo Infinite's overall development. Speaking to Xbox Wire, Sean Baron explained that he believes Halo...
News Xbox Game Pass Title 'Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn' Gets Significant Delay
"It’s important that Flintlock is a special experience"
We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn on Xbox Game Pass ever since it was announced with an "Early 2023" release window, but unfortunately we're going to have to wait a bit longer to enjoy it. The game has now been delayed to 2024, with the developer says is...
News Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In July 2023 So Far
Join the ranks of Aibius's heroic pilots
Update: A sixth game has since been added to the lineup in the form of Arcade Paradise! Here's the latest: <related ids="151157"> Original story: We've still got a few weeks left to go until July, but there are already five games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass next month! A couple were announced at the
News Xbox's Redfall Plan 'Right Now' Is To Keep The Studio Open & Working On Updates
"They are hard at work"
It's not exactly a secret that Redfall ended up being a big disappointment for Xbox when it launched last month, and over the past week, various Xbox executives have been asked about the game and how the team feels about it. Speaking to Axios, Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty advised that he felt "accountable" over the...
Deals Celebrate The Xbox Games Showcase With 10% Off Game Pass Subs And Gift Cards
Update: Deal ends today!
Update: Our 10% off deal ends later today, so make sure to pick up anything you're interested in while you have the chance! All details can be found in our original article below: Original Article: Phew! Did you enjoy the Xbox Games Showcase? Well, the fun isn't over just yet, as we're celebrating the event in style by...
News Steam's Most Highly-Anticipated Releases Are Nearly All Xbox Game Pass Titles
7 out of 10 are launching on the service
When it comes to PC gaming, one of the best ways to measure which titles people are most excited for is via the Steam "Top Wishlists" page, which ranks every upcoming release by how many times it's been added to a user's wishlist. Looking at the list right now, it's fantastic news for Xbox Game Pass members!...
News inXile Studio Head Shares More Details On First-Person RPG 'Clockwork Revolution'
"Clockwork Revolution is a true RPG"
Following its grand reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, fans were quick to compare inXile Entertainment's Clockwork Revolution to Irrational Games' BioShock Infinite - largely down to the game's similar steampunk aesthetic and first-person perspective. However, it sounds like they're going to be very...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 15-18)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox's Free Play Days promotion has returned for the next few days, and we have a decent selection this week! Four titles are playable for free over the weekend, including the new PGA Tour title which only launched back in April — and as of today, the game's 4.0 update is also available for free,...
Reminder Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (June 15)
We're losing some great ones!
We're kicking things off today with a reminder that six games are leaving Xbox Game Pass over the next 24 hours, including some pretty major departures for the likes of Chorus, Maneater, Mortal Shell and Serious Sam 4. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass today, June 15th:
News Halo Infinite Promises To 'Unleash Mayhem' Next Week In New Season 4 Trailer
"Will you survive?"
Are you ready for Halo Infinite Season 4? 343 Industries is preparing to deploy the latest update for the game across Xbox consoles and PC next week on June 20th, 2023, and you can check out the brand-new launch trailer above. As previously confirmed, Halo Infinite Season 4 is bringing back the popular Infection game mode later...
News Xbox Game Pass Title 'Cocoon' Is Getting Incredible Press Ahead Of 2023 Launch
A summer showstopper
There've been lots and lots of big games to cover during this whole summer showcase bonanza, but one title in particular seems to be making serious waves during Summer Game Fest - Xbox Game Pass title Cocoon. Multiple outlets have gone hands-on with this one over in L.A, and it's safe to say Cocoon is previewing pretty well...
News Hellblade 2 Dev Diary Goes Behind The Scenes On Xbox Games Showcase Trailer
Ninja Theory is going all out for the sequel
Following the game's recent appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase, developer Ninja Theory has dropped one of its slickly-produced Hellblade 2 dev diaries - giving us a closer look at the work going into the title behind the scenes. There's some serious motion capture going into making lead character...
News F1 23 Receives Impressive Reviews As Free Trial Goes Live On Xbox Game Pass
Play it for 5 hours right now!
The latest entry in Codemasters and EA Sports' long-running F1 series arrives later this week in the form of F1 23, and if you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate / EA Play member, you can start playing it right now with a five-hour free trial! Here's how to find the F1 23 free trial with Xbox Game Pass: Go to the...
News 13 Game Pass Titles Announced At Xbox Extended Showcase 2023
Including Sea of Stars and Neon White!
Well, this was unexpected! Today's Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 event featured well over 10 Xbox Game Pass titles in all, the vast majority of which have never been confirmed for the service in any capacity before! We'll throw the complete list of Xbox Game Pass titles from the Extended Xbox Showcase...
News Hi-Fi Rush Is Getting A Massive Free Update On Xbox This July
It keeps on getting better!
Today's Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 event revealed that the superb Xbox Game Pass title Hi-Fi RUSH is getting a massive free update on July 5th known as the Arcade Challenge Update. This will introduce two new game modes, which are described as follows: "The new BPM RUSH mode tasks players to battle waves of...
News 'High On Knife' Announced As Premium DLC For Xbox Game Pass Hit High On Life
Coming soon
At the Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 livestream, Squanch Games revealed an upcoming DLC add-on for its popular first person shooter High On Life. Taking a funny spin on the game's name, 'High on Knife' will be a paid expansion - one that's "coming soon" to the Xbox Game Pass hit. The team says that High on Knife will be "a bit...
Review Dordogne - A Heartfelt Indie Delight That's A Perfect Fit For Xbox Game Pass
Conte d'Eté
Un Je Ne Sais Quoi's Dordogne first appeared on our radars all the way back in 2020 via a delightful gameplay trailer that showcased its charming watercolour style and sun-dappled setting. What we got a glimpse of three years ago has now finally arrived on Xbox, and it's a genuinely touching little journey through long-lost childhood...
News Xbox Game Pass Title 'Exoprimal' Is Hosting Its Second Free Beta This Weekend
Another chance to join the fun!
If you find yourself kicking your heels this weekend, then you may as well jump into the totally free Exoprimal beta, which Capcom is hosting ahead of the game's full launch on Xbox Game Pass in July. The dates for this free open beta are as follows : June 16, 2023, 12:00 AM (UTC) – June 18, 2023, 11:59 PM...
News Redfall Patch 1.1 Out Now As Developer Provides Update On 60FPS Mode
Full patch notes included
In and amongst all of the Xbox Games Showcase news, we have information on our very first Redfall patch! Version 1.1 of Arkane's Game Pass FPS is out now, and the team has also provided a brief update on the upcoming 60FPS mode. This patch focuses on the game's graphics and enemy AI mostly, and as you've probably already...
News Battle Monstrous Creatures In 'Dungeons Of Hinterberg' On Xbox Game Pass In 2024
A new action-adventure RPG
Yet another Xbox Game Pass title that was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 was Dungeons of Hinterberg, which is described as a "single-player mix of Action-RPG and Social Sim", arriving on Xbox Series X|S in 2024. We'll throw the reveal trailer up above, along with a few details down below. "In th
News '33 Immortals' Is A Co-Op Action Roguelike, And It Joins Xbox Game Pass On Day One
"Dive straight into epic 33-player co-op battles"
One of the early announcements at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 was for 33 Immortals, which is a new co-op action-roguelike for 33 players, and it's coming day one to Xbox Game Pass in 2024. Specifically, it'll be available for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Windows PC. You can check out the...
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