News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 4-18)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Rumour Ubisoft+ Set For April Xbox Launch, Featuring A Massive Lineup
Update: It's reportedly "imminent"
News Starfield Leak Reveals First Look At Stunning New Xbox Controller
Update: It sadly might not be official
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 6)
One for console, one for PC
News Another Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 15)
Although one of them's only temporary
News - 2023, Week 14
Saturday8th Apr 2023
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In May 2023
Some early predictions!
Update: All of the games leaving Xbox Game Pass in May 2023 have now been confirmed! You'll find more details below. <related ids="148856,149504"> Original story: What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in May 2023? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this...
News Halo Veteran Joseph Staten Has Announced He Is Leaving Microsoft
"I'll have more info to share soon"
We've got some breaking news coming out of Microsoft about Joseph Staten. After recently exiting Halo Infinite and moving back to Xbox Game Studios Publishing, the Halo veteran has now announced he'll be leaving the tech giant. Microsoft didn't reveal where exactly Joe is off to but thanked him for his...
Pick One Which Of These Recent Square Enix Games Would You Most Like On Xbox?
Forspoken? Octopath Traveler 2? Tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to go alongside the discussion surrounding the lack of Square Enix games on Xbox in 2023, we thought we'd take a look at some of the titles currently missing from Microsoft's consoles. Specifically, we're focusing on games that either came out earlier in...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 10-14)
Including a major Xbox first-party title!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for April 10th to April 14th! The big release of next week is obviously Ghostwire: Tokyo, but we've also got some other interesting new Xbox games on the way including
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 8-9)
Teeing off with PGA?
Here we go again with another Xbox weekend! This week, we've been treated to some new Xbox Game Pass titles which you can check out, we've got four Free Play Days games live right now, and don't forget the massive Xbox Spring Sale 2023 has also begun, with hundreds of titles discounted until April 20th. Time
Friday7th Apr 2023
Rumour Ubisoft+ Set For April Xbox Launch, Featuring A Massive Lineup
Update: It's reportedly "imminent"
Update (Fri 7th Apr, 2023 13:50 BST): It sounds like Ubisoft Plus is now "imminent" on Xbox, according to Windows Central's Jez Corden. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're considering any Ubi games in the Xbox Spring Sale 2023! Original story (Mon 27th Mar, 2023 11:30 BST): We've been waiting and...
Deals Xbox Spring Sale 2023 Now Live, 600+ Games Discounted
Let the party begin!
It's time for the Xbox Spring Sale 2023! This year's selection has begun with a list of over 600 discounted games, many of which are major AAA titles (including plenty of recent releases), so there's plenty to choose from. Below, we've included just a few handfuls of the highlights from the Xbox Spring Sale 2023. If you want to...
News Microsoft Blocks Access To 'Retail Mode' Emulators On Xbox Series X|S
Update: The company issues a statement
Update: Microsoft has commented on the decision to block access to Retail Mode emulators in a statement provided to IGN, while also suggesting that rumours of Nintendo being the reason behind the decision aren't accurate: "The information currently circulating on Twitter is not accurate. Our actions are based...
Poll Would You Rather Have EA Play Or Ubisoft Plus Included With Xbox Game Pass?
Which would you prefer?
Believe it or not, it's now been over two years since EA Play joined Xbox Game Pass Ultimate back on November 10th, 2020 (which was also the launch day for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S), and we've been making a lot of use of that partnership over the past few years with the likes of FIFA, Battlefield, Star Wars
Deals All 50+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2023
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
The Xbox Spring Sale 2023 is now live, featuring hundreds of discounts on great games, and that means we've obviously also got some backwards compatible deals - over 50 titles have been reduced for the next couple of weeks! In the table below, you'll find every single backwards compatible deal (original Xbox and...
Video 20 Great Games With Small Download Sizes On Xbox Game Pass
All around the 1GB mark
Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you want to play an online game with your friends, but one of them doesn't have it downloaded and their slow internet means you'll be waiting forever? Or perhaps you just want to spend 15 minutes with a game on your Xbox, but a big update means it'll have to wait for another...
Deals The Best 'Lowest Price Ever' Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2023
Amazing Xbox games at their lowest prices ever!
With the Xbox Spring Sale 2023 now live, we're trying to bring you a variety of guides to help you decide what to buy over the next couple of weeks, and we thought we'd try something a bit different for this particular sale... So, in the table below, you'll find some of our top picks for games that...
News Resident Evil 4 Update Improves Dead Zone & Frame Rates On Xbox Series X|S
But have the visuals got worse?
The free Mercenaries DLC for the Resident Evil 4 Remake has gone live on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today, and it's been joined by a new update which has made various alterations to the base game. Crucially, the dead zone has been reduced on both consoles - a reaction to numerous reports that the controls...
News Resident Evil 4 'The Mercenaries' DLC Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
Ready up
Update (Fri 7th Apr, 2023 06:15 BST): This is your reminder that the free Mercenaries DLC update for Resident Evil 4 is now available on the Xbox Store. Resident Evil 4 - The Mercenaries (Xbox Store) - FREE "Race against the clock and battle your way to the top of the leaderboards! First featured in the original Resident Evil 4, The...
Thursday6th Apr 2023
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 6)
One for console, one for PC
We've got another couple of games joining the Xbox Game Pass library today, April 6th, with the arrival of an Xbox 360 title from all the way back in 2011, as well as a 1.0 version of a current PC exclusive. The first of these is Iron Brigade, which started life as an Xbox Live Arcade title. The other is the full release...
News New Rumour Weighs In On Difficulties Between Xbox And Square Enix
Could Xbox be at fault?
We've talked on multiple occasions this year about how Square Enix appears to no longer be supporting Xbox with a lot of new releases, and now courtesy of a new report, we may have a bit more information to share on the situation. Windows Central Editor Jez Corden has penned an article relating to this today, explaining that...
News Jim Ryan Fears 'Serious Damage' If Xbox Degrades Call Of Duty For PlayStation
"Our business would never recover"
As we've already highlighted on Pure Xbox, the UK CMA recently announced it was no longer concerned about the impact of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover on the console market, which led to a response from Sony suggesting the findings were "surprising, unprecedented, and irrational". As part of this, Sony...
News Xbox Fans Take Over April's Showcase With Relentless 'Silksong' Requests
"Silksong! Please!"
We saw plenty of cool new announcements as part of yesterday's ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase, but one game that was constantly mentioned in the Twitch chat yet never appeared was the upcoming Hollow Knight: Silksong. And seriously, Xbox fans were bombarding the chat with requests for Silksong all night. The hosts never...
News Sony Blasts CMA's Xbox Verdict As 'Surprising, Unprecedented And Irrational'
"The CMA should revisit its analysis"
It was revealed back in late March that Xbox appeared to be getting close to approving the Activision Blizzard takeover in the UK, with the CMA explaining that it no longer had any concerns about Call of Duty and PlayStation. As you might expect, Sony isn't very happy about that. In the company's response to...
News Railway Empire 2 Begins Its Journey On Xbox Game Pass This May
"All aboard the express train to riches and fame"
We can add another addition to the Xbox Game Pass in 2023 list, as Railway Empire 2 has set a date of May 25th, 2023 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC! The game will also support Smart Delivery on Xbox. In Railway Empire 2, you'll "take over a small railway company in the early 1800s...
News Xbox's Quantum Break Temporarily Leaving Game Pass Due To 'Licensing Issues'
Update: Now delisted on the Xbox Store
Update (Thu 6th Apr, 2023): Remedy Entertainment and Xbox's Aaron Greenberg have confirmed that Quantum Break will be returning to Xbox Game Pass, but it's being "temporarily removed" due to those aforementioned licensing issues. "Don’t worry Quantum Break will be coming back to Game Pass. It is being...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 6-9)
Another four titles to choose from
It's time for another batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, and once again we've got four games you can try as part of the program, including all Xbox versions of PGA Tour 2K23, as well as the The Elder Scrolls Online. The other two games in the offering this week are Black Desert, which is also already available...
News Atomic Heart Update Adds 120Hz Mode For Xbox Series X|S
Improved HUD and more included
Atomic Heart got off to a strong start on Xbox, with Game Pass helping it reach five million players in under a month. Along the way there have been a number of updates, and now the latest (and perhaps most exciting one) has been delivered. It improves HUD visibility, fixes some achievement issues and adds 120Hz mode...
News FIFA Makes Way For 'EA Sports FC' With Major Reveal This Summer
"Join the Club"
EA has today pulled back the curtain on the logo for EA Sports FC, which will be the new name for the FIFA series starting with this year's game. The brand will be debuting in football matches across the globe beginning this week. For now, we don't know anything about the actual game, aside from the fact we'll be getting a major...
News Minecraft Legends Gets Positive Feedback In Final Round Of Previews
"It suits the RTS template surprisingly well"
We've got a brand-new Xbox Game Studios release launching day one as part of the Xbox Game Pass April 2023 lineup, with Minecraft Legends dropping in just two short weeks on Tuesday, April 18th. Ahead of that date, the final round of hands-on previews have dropped across the web, and the good news is...
Wednesday5th Apr 2023
News Crytek Asks About Ryse: Son Of Rome, Gets Huge Response From Xbox Fans
"Please bring it back"
It's been ten years (!) since Ryse: Son of Rome debuted as an Xbox One launch title back in 2013, and people are still talking about it. While it didn't get the most outstanding reviews, the game's breathtaking visuals, engrossing story and addictive hack-and-slash combat left an impression on many Xbox fans over the past...
News Microsoft Teases Xbox Spring Sale 2023, Now Confirmed For This Week
Save up for the weekend!
Update: It's time! The Xbox Spring Sale 2023 is now live on the Xbox Store. <related ids="147679"> Original story: Earlier this week, we gave you our predictions on when we thought the Xbox Spring Sale 2023 might begin, and now Microsoft has confirmed that we were correct - the official start date is April 7th,...
News The Witcher 3's Latest Patch Is A Big Upgrade For Xbox Series X, Confirms Digital Foundry
"The best experience we've seen yet"
The Witcher 3's 4.02 update arrived for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S back in March, promising improved visuals and performance, and Digital Foundry has confirmed that it's a big upgrade - at least for Xbox Series X. The report only focuses on the Series X and PS5 versions, with the big benefit of this patch...
News Four Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Trailers At April 2023 Showcase
Including a date for Homestead Arcana
As we were expecting, today's ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase treated us to a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass trailers, including a lengthy look at The Last Case of Benedict Fox and a release date for Homestead Arcana! Here's a rundown about each of the games that were featured in the show today:
Talking Point Show Of Hands, Who's Still Waiting For Hogwarts Legacy On Xbox One?
Will you be playing it this May?
It feels like a lot has happened since the release of Hogwarts Legacy for Xbox Series X|S (along with a bunch of other platforms) back in February, but Xbox One owners still haven't had a chance to get hands-on with the game just yet. We were actually supposed to be playing it by now - it had a release date of April...
News Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Missed the ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself in the video above, and we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following list is everything that was revealed during the stream: Another look at...
News Fantasy FPS 'The Explorator' Steals The Show At Xbox Indie Event
"Take your courage in both hands"
We saw some interesting new Xbox announcements at the ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase today, but the one that arguably stole the show was The Explorator, described as a "semi-open fantasy FPS" with a comic book art style. There's no release date for this one just yet, but we've got plenty of details to share courtesy...
News Xbox Unveils New 'Daily Achievement' Xbox Game Pass Quest
Migrating over from Microsoft Rewards
Last week, it was revealed that Xbox would be making a big change to the "Achieve More, Earn More" Microsoft Rewards punch card, and now that change has taken place - it's been turned into a new daily Xbox Game Pass Quest. As expected, this new Quest is for 50 points per-day, and challenges you to complete one...
News No Man's Sky Unleashes Massive 'Interceptor' Update, Now Live On Xbox Game Pass
"The largest new update in recent memory"
It hasn't been very long at all since No Man's Sky received its free "Fractal" update back in February, and now we've already got another new offering called "Interceptor", described as the largest update for the game in recent memory. This update features "a brand new class of incredibly varied Starship, a...
Live Watch The ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase Here
Hopefully with some Game Pass reveals!
Hello, and welcome to the ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase! Microsoft will be using this event to highlight new trailers and interviews for a variety of ID@Xbox games, hopefully including some new Game Pass reveals as well. The event begins today at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, and is expected to last for an hour...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection Xbox Update Goes Live Today
Online play joins TMNT III NES
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection just keeps on getting better - with Digital Eclipse announcing a new update is going live for the game today on multiple platforms including Xbox. It's a "small but important update" that adds TMNT III NES online play as well as some bonus content to the Turtles'...
News Starfield Dev Talks Sci-Fi Inspirations Including Star Wars, Aliens & More
"There's room for everything"
We're still a couple of months away from the big Starfield Direct show ahead of the game's release in September, but small nuggets of information continue to creep out, including some of the development team's sci-inspirations. Speaking on Twitter recently, Starfield design director Emil Pagliarulo revealed that pretty...
Poll How Would You Grade The ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a separate recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related ids="147607"> So, all things considered,...
News New Redfall Trailer Highlights The Telekinetic Abilities Of Layla
"Meet the Heroes of Redfall: Layla Ellison"
We're fast approaching the release of Redfall on Xbox Game Pass on May 2nd, 2023, and ahead of that date, Arkane is giving us a glimpse at each Hero in the game - starting with the "Telekinetic Threat", Layla. This video shows off a bit of backstory for Layla, followed by some snippets of gameplay. She's...
Tuesday4th Apr 2023
News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 4-18)
The latest official roundup of new titles
It's time for our first official Xbox Game Pass April 2023 roundup! Microsoft has today announced five games coming to the service in the early-mid part of April, and we already know of two extras as well. Here's the full list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early to mid April, as per Microsoft:...
News Another Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 15)
Although one of them's only temporary
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed that seven games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15th, while Quantum Break will also be leaving - but only temporarily. We've updated the table below. <related ids="147539"> Original story: Microsoft has revealed the next eight titles to be removed from Xbox...
News Xbox Game Pass Kicks Off April With Two Surprise Arrivals
Including a day one release!
We didn't think we were getting any new Xbox Game Pass titles today, but Microsoft has treated us to a couple of surprises, including a day one release! Plus, we've also got the free 10-hour trial for EA Sports PGA Tour. <related ids="146958"> The first of the two games today is Loop Hero, which is launching
News EA Sports PGA Tour's Free Trial Is Now Live With Xbox Game Pass
Get 10 hours of access with EA Play
The EA Play and Xbox Game Pass partnership keeps on giving, with the latest addition being a free 10-hour trial for EA Sports PGA Tour ahead of the game's release this week. Keep in mind this trial is for Game Pass Ultimate members. You can download the trial right now and begin playing on Xbox Series X and Xbox...
News The First ID@Xbox Showcase Of 2023 Takes Place This Wednesday
"Oh, how we've missed this"
We've got a surprise Xbox event happening this week! It's been announced that the first ID@Xbox Showcase of 2023 will take place on Wednesday, April 5th at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST. The news was announced in a tweet earlier today, teasing "new trailers, interviews, and all the indie game love we can fit into an hour"...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (April 4-11)
Update: Plus the Xbox Spring Sale
Update: The Xbox Spring Sale 2023 is also now live, adding over 600 deals to this list! <related ids="147679"> Original story: The latest set of Xbox weekly deals are with us, and over 150 games are currently on sale. We're expecting hundreds more to be added to the pile later this week with the arrival of...
News Xbox's New 'Remix Special Edition' Controller Is Made Using Reclaimed Materials
Releasing later this month
We've got another new Xbox Wireless Controller design on the way very soon, and this time it's a controller that's partially made from "reclaimed CDs, water jugs and other controllers' parts". Sounds pretty cool! Specifically, the Remix Special Edition features "recovered plastics with one-third of it made from regrind...
Review Road 96: Mile 0 - A Fantastic Prequel That Builds On Road 96's Heartfelt Adventure
Floating on the breeze
Around a year ago, Road 96 finally made its way over to Xbox and into our hearts. Digixart's narrative adventure ended up being one of our favourite indies to grace Xbox in a long time, thanks in large parts to its captivating narrative that took us on a journey to the fictional border of 'Petria'. A year on, the team is back...
News Ghostwire: Tokyo Preload Now Live Ahead Of Xbox Series X|S Release
Launching day one on Game Pass
Ghostwire: Tokyo is one of the most highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass games for April 2023, and if you own an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S (or PC!), you can now begin pre-loading the full game ahead of April 12th. Those who actually pre-order Ghostwire: Tokyo can also take advantage of a special bonus: You're...
News Hands-On Previews Suggest Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Is A 'Safe' Yet Worthy Sequel
"An old-school sequel - and that's perfect"
One of the biggest Xbox releases of April 2023 is undoubtedly Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which will be with us in just a few short weeks on April 28th. Ahead of its release, the final previews have been going live across the web. The good news is that, for the most part, it sounds like the...
Monday3rd Apr 2023
News Starfield Leak Reveals First Look At Stunning New Xbox Controller
Update: It sadly might not be official
Update: Unfortunately, this amazing Starfield controller might not be official. Details are still very limited, but according to the person who shared these images over on ResetEra, the person who took them appears to be a "customisation enthusiast", so there's a good chance it's just an extremely well-designed...
News Get Ready, It's Almost Time For The Xbox Spring Sale 2023
Update: We've got an official date!
Update: Our prediction was correct! The Xbox Spring Sale 2023 officially begins on April 7th. <related ids="147584"> Original story: The Xbox Spring Sale 2023 is almost upon us, during which a significant number of Xbox digital titles are expected to be discounted for a period of around ten days to two...
News This Week's Xbox Charts Show The Power Of Backwards Compatibility
An Xbox 360 game is #1!
We're all big fans of backwards compatibility here at Pure Xbox, and it's at times like this where you can see just how important is to the masses of Xbox owners out there. Taking a quick look at the "Top Paid" Xbox Charts in the UK and U.S. right now, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for the Xbox 360 is the most popular paid game...
Feature The Full List Of New Xbox Games Releasing In April 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in April 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a April 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. Without further ado, here are all the new games coming to Xbox in April 2023: The Biggest New Releases Coming To...
Talking Point Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2023?
Running out of space yet?
It was around this time last year that we asked the question of how your Xbox Series S storage was looking in 2022, and with the reveal of a new 1TB Expansion Card, we thought this was a good time to ask the same question in 2023. This time though, we're focusing on both the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X. We're now...
News Xbox Turns Sony's MLB The Show 23 Into Official Custom Series S
"I NEED this Xbox. This is 🔥🔥"
Xbox shocked the gaming world when it was announced that Sony's MLB The Show would be launching day one on Xbox Game Pass three years ago, and that's actually been happening every year since. Now, the latest version of the game (which we have to stress, was created by Sony), has been turned into a custom Xbox...
News Koei Tecmo Wants Your Suggestions For New Xbox Game Pass Titles
"What would would you like to see?"
Here at Pure Xbox, you voted Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo's Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty as the best new Xbox Game Pass addition of March 2023, and now Koei Tecmo wants to know what other Game Pass titles you might be interested in. This is being asked as part of a new Wo Long-focused survey - you can see a snapshot...
News Bramble: The Mountain King Brings Its 'Dark, Unsettling' Adventure To Xbox This Month
Explore a beautiful yet dangerous land
We've got quite a few interesting new releases coming to Xbox in April 2023 that might slip under your radar, and one of them is Bramble: The Mountain King which releases for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on April 27th. This adventure title is described as a "gripping and unsettling journey" in which you...
News The Long Dark Gets 60FPS Xbox Update Prior To Game Pass Departure
Alongside the new "Tales from the Far Territory" DLC
The "innovative exploration-survival experience" known as The Long Dark will be leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2023, but before then, it's just received a new update that improves the frame rate on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Interestingly, this doesn't seem to have been publicised at all...
News Xbox Dashboard Adding New 'Friends & Community Updates' Section
Rolling out now to Xbox Insiders
Xbox has pulled back the curtain on a new feature for the "New Xbox Home Experience" - the name for the new UI being tested by various Xbox Insiders. It's called the Friends & Community Updates channel, and it begins rolling out today. Basically, this new channel is a way to "bring together all the top things...
News Xbox Acknowledges Tracking Issues With April's Microsoft Rewards
"Receiving many reports of this and other bugs"
The Microsoft Rewards punch cards for April 2023 went live over the weekend, but we've already heard from multiple Pure Xbox members who are having trouble getting certain things to track. Fortunately, the Xbox team is aware of it. The main issue right now seems to be with the April 2023 Monthly Bonus...
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