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News Stop The Presses, Kermit The Frog Is Now Part Of Disney Speedstorm
Movin' right along
Disney Speedstorm happens to be one of our favourite free-to-play games here at Pure Xbox (we even included it in our Best Racing Games guide), so it's pretty awesome to see that none other than Kermit The Frog is joining the lineup! Yes, as part of Season 7 of the game, Kermit is being added as part of a Limited Time Event. As...
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 Skull And Bones Season 2 & Free Trial Announced As Player Numbers Dwindle On Xbox
Saving a sinking ship?
Skull & Bones is getting a week-long free trial shortly, just as the game's second season of content washes ashore. Ubisoft has announced that players across all platforms can try the game out for free from May 30th through June 6th, and there'll be "no content limitations" during this time. That should mean that free...
News Digital Foundry Analyses 'Next-Level Visuals' Found In Hellblade 2 On Xbox
"Hellblade 2 is a defining moment"
Ever since Hellblade 2 was unveiled alongside the Xbox Series X, we've expected the game to be a looker, and that's exactly what Ninja Theory's sequel delivered earlier this week. Of course, that means that the tech aficionados over at Digital Foundry have been keeping a close eye on the game as well - and now the...
News XDefiant's First Xbox Update Announced, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A double XP weekend is also coming!
XDefiant launched earlier this week on Xbox Series X|S, and the team at Ubisoft San Francisco already has a patch ready to go for the coming weekend. XDefiant Patch 1 goes live 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST today, and there'll be roughly one hour of server downtime while the patch is applied. Once Patch 1 has been...
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,...
Roundup Every Xbox Warhammer Announcement At The Skulls Showcase 2024
New release dates and updates!
Today marked the Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2024, which revealed a bunch of Warhammer announcements for Xbox. Below, you'll find a complete roundup of everything we saw (Xbox-related) at the event. Here's the complete Xbox rundown from the Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2024: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (PvE Co-Op Mode...
News Here's Some Uncut Gameplay Of 'Killer Klowns From Outer Space' Ahead Of Xbox Release
Klowning around
Good heavens, it's been more than 18 months since we first learnt about Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game! What's decidedly less righteous than heaven is what you'll actually be getting up to in this new Xbox title, as you can see in the fresh video clip up above (warning: contains lots of Klown bashing). Yep, developer...
News Mad Max Dev Takes Offense At 'Nonsense' Criticism Of The 2015 Video Game
In response to the franchise's creator
When we talk about Xbox games that are underrated here at Pure Xbox, the Mad Max game from 2015 is often one that enters the discussion - and it's also a game that's regularly discounted by 90% in the weekly deals on the Xbox Store. Despite the love for it though, it didn't review that well, racking up a 72...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Confirmed, Game Will Feature In Xbox Direct Next Month
No longer redacted
Well, it's official! The next CoD game is titled Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, with the game being teased this week through a cryptic website and various short video clips to hype up the announcement. For now, we don't have an official release date for Black Ops 6, but you can bet your bottom dollar that it's coming out sometime...
Talking Point Is There Anything Specific You Want To See In Redfall's Final Update?
One more patch is coming
Right at the tail end of last week, Redfall developer Arkane Austin announced that one final update is coming to the game before the studio's impending shutdown, and we're starting to think about what exactly could be included in the game's closing patch. The team has already confirmed that an Offline Mode is coming,...
News Samurai Shodown's Delayed Update For Xbox Series X|S Is Now Available
Better late than never
SNK rolled out an Xbox Series X|S upgrade for its fighting game Samurai Shodown back in 2021, but for a long time it's gone without rollback netcode. Fortunately, all of this changes today. After it was originally scheduled to arrive in September last year, this update has finally been released. You'll be prompted to update...
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...
Guide XDefiant Factions: The Best Starting Character Setup
Your best chance of survival
XDefiant is out now on Xbox, and there's a lot of content to explore on day one as Ubisoft builds towards Season 1. That of course includes all of the game's factions and weapons, and in this guide we're going to talk about the best starting character in XDefiant. Now, this is very dependant on playstyle and t
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...
News After Hellblade 2, Here Are The 10 Highest-Rated Xbox Games Of 2024 So Far
Senua takes her place in the top ten... just
There were a few question marks surrounding Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 ahead of launch and whether Xbox Game Studios was onto a winner, and although we didn't go higher than a 7/10 at Pure Xbox, it's certainly been received well. In fact, it's now creeped into the top 10 highest-rated Xbox games of 2024...
Guide XDefiant Loadout: The Best Starter Weapon Build
An early favourite
XDefiant is out now on Xbox, and there's a lot of content to explore on day one as Ubisoft builds towards Season 1. That of course includes a bunch of weapons, and we're already playing around with our best XDefiant weapon early on. That'll be the MP5A2 SMG, which is one of the best all-round weapons to start out with in your...
News Treyarch Posts First Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Teaser Ahead Of Xbox Direct
The truth lies within
June's 'Redacted Direct' following the Xbox Games Showcase this year is already pretty-much confirmed to be about the next Call of Duty, and although that's not been confirmed by Microsoft yet - developer Treyarch has started teasing Call of D
News XDefiant Has Multiple Controller Aim Settings For Different Playstyles On Xbox
Standard, linear, reverse s-curve
So, we've starting getting stuck into XDefiant today with Ubisoft ironing out any day one server issues with its free-to-play FPS, and one of the next hot topics we've seen relates to controller settings on console. While we've been largely happy with the default controller settings in XDefiant so far (save for...
Rumour Xbox May Be Adding A 'Consistent Social UI' To Games On All Platforms
"I've even got a codename for it..."
With more Xbox games hitting other platforms these days, it comes as no surprise that Microsoft might be looking at ways to bring all these versions together - and one of the ways of doing that could be with a "consistent social UI". This was mentioned on the latest episode of the Xbox Two podcast this week,...
News 343 Adds 'COD Zombies Mode' Into Matchmaking On Halo Infinite
"Survive the Undead arrives in the Combat Workshop today!"
Core development on Halo Infinite seems to be wrapping up these days, but that isn't stopping some pretty amazing-looking Forge creations from being made. Earlier this month, 'The Forge Falcons' made a Call of Duty Z
News Eight PS1 Games Are Now Playable With Antstream Arcade On Xbox
The list continues to grow!
We're almost a year into the existence of Antstream Arcade on Xbox, with the cloud streaming service bringing well over 1000 retro games to Xbox consoles during that time - and that includes eight games from the PS1 so far. Yes, although we only started with two, we've now got eight! This includes some classics such as...
News Ubisoft Details How Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) Works In XDefiant
Here's how it looks during 'Preseason'
Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant is officially out now on Xbox, and with it being a competitive FPS, players are wondering how the developer has implemented skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) into the game. The controversial SBMM feature is present in XDefiant, but it's easily avoided if you'd like a more...
News Hunt: Showdown Is Dropping Xbox One Support This August
Xbox Series X|S owners can look forward to an upgrade
Throughout the Xbox Series X|S generation there's been debate about whether games should still support the previous generation. With this in mind, developer Crytek has now confirmed it's dropping Xbox One support for Hunt: Showdown this August. This decision is due to a "new era of Hunt"...
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...
Poll What Do You Think Of The Graphics In Hellblade 2 For Xbox Series X|S?
One of the best you've seen?
It's been a few hours since Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 officially arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and although it's still early days and you might not have had a chance to play just yet, we're keen to get your earliest impressions on the graphics! In our 7/10 review, we praised Hellblade 2's visuals as being one of the best
News Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Disc Editions Unveiled, Marking Physical Xbox Debut
The OG trilogy makes its physical Xbox premiere!
It's been a good few months since Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered arrived on Xbox in digital form, and now the teams at Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have unveiled their plans for multiple physical editions of the game. In total, three different versions of the newly-remastered Tomb Raider trilogy are...
News Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Story Trailer Intrigues Ahead Of June Xbox Release
Not long to go now!
For the first time since its initial unveiling back in February, FromSoftware has returned with another look at Elden Ring's epic new expansion; Shadow of the Erdtree. This time around, the Japanese developer has given us a closer look at some of the story details we can expect to explore this summer. Shadow of the Erdtree is...
News Xbox Celebrates Launch Of Hellblade 2 With Custom Series X Console
"An Xbox made for the myth and torment of Viking Iceland"
With Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 now officially out in the wild for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, it'll come as no surprise to hear that Microsoft has created a custom console for it - although as usual you can't buy this one directly. Instead, you'll need to enter the social media...
News Starfield's 60FPS Update Results In Huge Player Boost On Xbox
Jetting off
Starfield's huge May update was a big one, bringing loads of new performance modes and other fixes and tweaks to Bethesda's 2023 RPG. Shortly after last week's release the update was getting very good feedback from fans, and n
News Take-Two's CEO Is 'Highly Confident' In Fall 2025 Release For GTA 6
"We narrowed the timing because we are highly confident"
Late last week, we got the news that GTA 6 was aiming for a Fall 2025 release date following last year's debut trailer for the title, and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has now put some extra weight behind that schedule. Talking to CNBC
Guide New Xbox Games Release Dates In 2024
2024's upcoming Xbox launch dates
What new Xbox games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a list of 2024 Xbox release dates, including for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you've come to the right place. 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for the platform when it comes to new releases and Xbox Game Pass, with...
News 200+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Deals, Including A Big SEGA Sale (May 21-28)
More great discounts for your Xbox library!
It's time for yet another refresh of the Xbox Store "Deals" section, with over 200 games added to the list this week! The big highlight here is a SEGA Publisher sale, along with some new deals for Xbox Game Pass members. Additionally, plenty of returning offers from last week are still sticking around...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Xbox's Hellblade 2
A lot of varied opinions on this one!
Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 launch is finally upon us, marking the first major Xbox Game Studios release of 2024. We've already delivered our thoughts on the team's highly-anticipated sequel earlier today, so now it's time to take a look around and see what other folks are saying about the Xbox Game Pass title...
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...
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 Hellblade 2's Official Launch Trailer Shows Off Its Stunning Next-Gen Visuals
Tomorrow's the big day!
We're really counting down the hours now until the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, which officially arrives on Xbox and PC Game Pass this Tuesday, May 21st. In the meantime, we've also got a new trailer to take a look at! This is the official launch trailer, which shows off Hellblade 2's stunning visuals to the tune of...
News Starfield 'Flyswatter' Mod Sounds Like The Perfect Antidote For Arachnophobia
Worth a download if you're on PC Game Pass
I'll be honest and say that Starfield has seemed a bit out of my reach over the past few months. The game is cool, there's plenty to enjoy, but the abundance of arachnid-type creatures makes me want to avoid the experience. If you're like me and waiting for Xbox mods to arrive, the sad news is that there's...
News Freebie Alert! Pinball FX Is Giving Away A Free Table On Xbox This Week
"Get it FOR FREE and keep it forever"
Anyone fancy a freebie? The team behind Pinball FX has announced that the new table "Super League Football" is being given away for free right now across Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, redeemable until Thursday, May 23rd. The table is based around football (or soccer) as you might expect, and can be...
News Black Myth: Wukong Trailer Builds Even More Hype Ahead Of August Xbox Release
Mysterious monkey
Black Myth: Wukong has been highly-anticipated ever since the gaming community laid eyes on it way back in 2020 - and the game still has loads of hype around it, as evidenced by the team's latest trailer. As you can see up above, IGN's new peek at the title has well over 500k views in less than 24 hours; this time introducing us...
Guide Hellblade 2: Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass
Everything you need to know ahead of the Xbox Game Pass launch
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is officially heading to Xbox Game Pass this week, marking the first major Xbox Game Studios release of the year. As we get closer and closer, it's time to look at all the details you need to know! Below, you'll find all the release dates, release times and...
News Ubisoft Details XDefiant DLC Plan With 'No Pay To Win' Mantra
"There are no pay-to-win mechanics"
XDefiant launches for Xbox Series X|S this week, and ahead of release the team at Ubisoft San Francisco has explained how it will be tackling DLC content - with a very specific 'no pay-to-win' mantra. Basically, all additional content for XDefiant that affects gameplay will be unlockable in one form or another...
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
News Microsoft Adds New State Of Decay Dynamic Background For Xbox Series X|S
Celebrate 6 years of SOD2!
Microsoft's Undead Labs has created a new dynamic background for Xbox Series X|S users, to mark the six year anniversary for State of Decay 2. The background itself stems from the team's 'Juggernaut Edition' artwork for the title, and you can take a look at the dynamic version of the art down below. This marks the...
News Lots Of Great Games Are Reduced By 90-95% On Xbox This Weekend
Hellblade, Killing Floor, Rogue Legacy & more!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales? Well, we've been treated to a whole bunch of them over the past few days! Loads of games are discounted by 90 or even 95% at the moment, including the likes of Back 4 Blood, GRID Legends, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Killing Floor 2,
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 20-24)
Including a massive Xbox first-party release!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 20-24! We've got some major releases on the way next week including the likes of System Shock and XDefiant, along with three Game Pass titles highlighted by NInja Theory's Hellblade 2! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (May 20-24)
Talking Point Rockstar Fans, How Hyped Are You For GTA 6?
We officially have a launch window
Yesterday's news of a fresh release window for GTA 6 has once again brought Rockstar's upcoming epic back to the forefront of our minds, with publisher Take-Two now full steam ahead towards a fall 2025 launch. While that might seem like ages and ages away right now, we're sure the time will fly - especially once...
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,...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Can Be Played Offline, Confirms Ubisoft
You'll need internet to install it, though
Since Wednesday's Assassin's Creed Shadows reveal, there's been some controversy surrounding the game's online nature - mainly because fans spotted that the game 'required' an internet connection according to early store listings. In the wake of this online-only outcry, Ubisoft has responded, and the news...