Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 1-13)
The latest official roundup of new titles
News Xbox Games With Gold For June 2023 Announced
The latest batch of titles
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 30)
Including this open world, sci-fi sandbox
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer 'Really Enjoying' New Game Pass Indie Title
Checking out the new addition
News Xbox Adds Six More Game Pass Titles To June's 'Leaving Soon' List
Update: And now they've disappeared!
News - 2023, Week 22
Sunday4th Jun 2023
Feature Our Predictions For The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase
Hopes and expectations
It's that time of year again! While E3 was unfortunately cancelled earlier this year, the summer showcase season is most certainly sticking around, with Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest livestream kicking things off on June 8th. However, its the big Xbox Games Showcase that we're
Saturday3rd Jun 2023
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 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 June, as well as the...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 5-9)
Survive and conquer darkness
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 5th to June 9th! The big release of next week is obviously Diablo 4, which has been getting rave reviews over the past few days, but don't forget to look out for the three Xbox Game Pass titles arriving next week as well, including the day one release of Amnesia: The...
Guide Diablo 4 - How To Play Local Co-Op On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Here are the full steps
You've got Diablo 4 and want to team up with your friends and family members on the same screen to play local co-op? You're in luck! Here's how to do it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S: Diablo 4 - How to Local Couch Co-Op On Console: What you need to play Diablo 4 local couch co-op on Xbox One and Xbox Series...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In May?
Planet of Lana? FIFA 23? Redfall? Tell us!
It's Saturday, so that means it's time for another round of Pick One! We're well into June now, so we thought it'd be a good time to look back at a fairly hectic month in May for Xbox Game Pass, starting off with the turbulent release of Redfall before finishing with a large slate of highly-rated indie...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 3-4)
We're ready for a FIGHT!
Welcome to the first weekend of June! If you're looking for ways to keep busy on Xbox over the next couple of days, we've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out, three more Free Play Days offerings, and a fantastic Family Time Sale on the Xbox Store - although keep in mind there's an
Friday2nd Jun 2023
News Xbox Adds Six More Game Pass Titles To June's 'Leaving Soon' List
Update: And now they've disappeared!
Update: Talk about confusing! Microsoft has now removed these six extra games from the "Leaving Soon" list, meaning we're back to the original six that were first announced on the official Xbox Wire blog. If anything changes, we'll let you know. <related ids="150288"> Original story: Earlier this week,...
News Xbox Leak Suggests Two New 'Western Digital' Expansion Cards Are On The Way
Pricing details also revealed
We're definitely starting to get a few leaks ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 now, with this latest one appearing to suggest that two Western Digital Expansion Cards will be announced on the day of the event - June 11th. This information has been shared by the well-known leaker billbil-kun on Twitter, who says...
News 'Greyhill Incident' Is Coming To Abduct Your Xbox Series X And S Consoles Next Week
Take a tour of the alien-infested town of Greyhill!
Okay, so, what do you get if you take Destroy All Humans! but make it scary? Something that looks a little bit like Greyhill Incident we'd have thought! This "story-driven survival horror game" is landing its UFO-shaped launch on Xbox next week, and it's been getting a bit of attention as of late!...
Guide Diablo 4: When Do You Get Your Mount?
Here's when and how to get your first trusty steed
You've been playing Diablo 4 for hours (if not days on end) now, and you're tired of walking to your next new location. Don't worry, because you can always call on a mount. So, when do you get your mount, and how exactly do you go about it? Read our guide below for the full rundown: When do you...
News Zelda-Like 'Oceanhorn 2' Impresses In New Screenshots Ahead Of 2023 Xbox Launch
Targeting 4K / 60FPS at launch
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas brought a Zelda-like adventure to Xbox platforms way back in 2016, but did you know that a full-blown 3D sequel soon followed? Oceanhorn 2 launched years ago as an Apple Arcade exclusive, but has since made its way to Nintendo Switch and is now coming to Xbox Series X|S - and it...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Drops To Absurdly Low Frame Rates On Xbox Series S
Other consoles aren't much better either
The time has arrived, folks. The tech heads over at Digital Foundry have gotten their hands on The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and we might as well get right to it; their analysis doesn't make for pretty viewing. Usually we like to wait for the DF word on these sorts of things, but Gollum hardly needed an...
News Capcom Is Asking Resident Evil Fans What Remake They Want Next
Resident Evil 5? Code Veronica? Capcom wants to know!
Hot on the heels of the fantastic Resident Evil 4 Remake, it's looking like developer Capcom is already thinking about what comes next in its growing line of modern Resident Evil reimaginings. A new Capcom survey has just gone out, and it's aiming to gauge the opinion of Resident Evil fanatics...
News 8BitDo Unveils The First Official Wireless Arcade Stick For Xbox
The perfect compliment to Street Fighter 6?
Accessory maker 8BitDo has today announced the first officially licensed wireless arcade stick for Xbox, launching later this month on June 30th, 2023 with support for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and Windows PC. The device will retail for $119.99 USD, with pre-orders becoming available later...
News Exoprimal Looks Like Dino-Filled Chaos In New Extended Preview, Hits Game Pass In July
Capcom delivers deep dive
Capcom's new dino IP Exoprimal is making its debut on Xbox Game Pass next month, and we've been treated to another lengthy look at the game thanks to Capcom Asia. This time out, the team takes a deeper dive at the inner workings of the title, including its overall gameplay loop, the way character creation works and how...
Guide Is 'Midnight Ghost Hunt' Coming To Xbox Consoles?
The game has just landed on the Epic Games Store
Multiplayer hide-and-seek romp Midnight Ghost Hunt has been getting some attention lately, mostly because the early access title has now joined the Epic Games Store as a June 2023 freebie. For now, the game is only available on PC platforms, but is it coming to Xbox? Is Midnight Ghost Hunt Coming To...
News Wrestling Fans Are Absolutely Loving The Weapons In AEW: Fight Forever
Skateboards, bombs and SO much more!
Yesterday was a big day for AEW: Fight Forever news, as the pre-orders went live for the Xbox version (along with other platforms), and lots of gameplay footage began hitting the web from a variety of YouTubers. Let's start with that footage. Specifically, there were a couple of videos that grabbed a significant...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Appears To Be Getting 10 New Xbox Achievements Very Soon
DLC incoming?
It looks like we might have another idea of what will be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 next week, as eager Hi-Fi RUSH fans have spotted 10 new achievements that have been uploaded for the game on Steam. These are all listed as "TBA - Hidden" achievements right now, so we don't know anything about them, but we're certainly...
News Xbox Announces Long-Term Partnership With GLAAD As Part Of Pride Month
Specifically "Xbox Game Studios Publishing"
As you may have seen, it's been announced on the official Xbox Wire website that Xbox Game Studios Publishing is entering into a long-term partnership with GLAAD, aiming to increase LGBTQIA+ representation in Xbox games. The announcement was made as Microsoft celebrated the beginning of Pride Month 2023...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
News Starfield Special Edition Controller Box Leaks Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
Is it coming sooner rather than later?
In recent weeks, we've seen lots of rumblings about some Starfield-themed Xbox hardware - namely a controller and a headset rumoured to be dropping alongside the Xbox Games Showcase this month. Well, an image of the actual retail box for the controller has appeared on ImgBB via Reddit, and we must admit it...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 1-4)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days returns after a week off, and we have another solid weekend ahead of us! Microsoft has dropped three titles into its free-to-play promotion this week, including the highly-rated Ghostrunner and a DLC-packed version of Farming Simulator 22. Farming Simulator 22 Platinum...
News Get Ready! Next Week Should Be A Busy One For Xbox Game Pass
We're hoping for plenty of announcements
It's almost time for 2023's slate of summer showcases to take place, and that means we can hopefully look forward to a lot of Xbox Game Pass announcements over the next couple of weeks! We're kicking things off in a big way with the Summer Game Fest 2023 sh
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In June 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. June 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few...
Report Redfall Playtesters 'Shocked' At How Little The Game Changed During Development
Bloomberg has the scoop
Oh boy, here we go. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has just dropped a report on the inner workings of Redfall, detailing multiple aspects of development that seemed to go south at Arkane Austin - the team behind Bethesda's new Xbox exclusive IP. Neither Xbox nor Bethesda provided comment for the report, but Schreier spoke to...
News Tell Me Why Is Completely Free To Claim On Xbox Throughout June 2023
Part of the "Play With Pride" campaign
For the third year in a row, Xbox has announced that Don't Nod's 2020 narrative adventure Tell Me Why will be completely free to claim throughout the month of June courtesy of the "Play With Pride" campaign. There are no catches to this, so anyone can grab it! All you need to do is go on the Xbox Store, look...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 1)
"Got what it takes to be a X Slayer?!"
Welcome to a new month! It's time for our first selection of Xbox Game Pass arrivals in June 2023, with three titles dropping today in the form of Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath and The Big Con. We've included some information about each of these Xbox Game Pas
News New Ubisoft Forward Trailer Confirms Multiple Games For This Month's Event
"Wait, what's that game?!"
This year's big summer gaming events are right around the corner, and one of them that will be taking place the day after the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 is Ubisoft Forward, promising an "exciting line-up of games and announcements". The new trailer above reveals that we'll see "live reveals" from
Video Battlefield 2042 Season 5 Brings Classic BF4 Map To Xbox Game Pass
And we died on it repeatedly for your viewing pleasure!
DICE's fifth season of Battlefield 2042 content is almost upon us, with the team's next update hitting Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on June 7th. As this is a free update for all, the Season 5 content will be available for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate players too, and you might want to...
News Pure Xbox Game Club June 2023: Halo: Combat Evolved
Come join the PX Game Club!
Want to enhance your Xbox Game Pass experience? Come join the official Pure Xbox Game Club! We can't take any credit on staff for this — the PX Game Club is the work of ralphdibny and the rest of the contributors over at the Pure Xbox forums, who have established a community that meets up every month to play a game on
Wednesday31st May 2023
News Xbox's Latest Showcase Teaser Has Fable Fans Incredibly Excited
Is a reveal on the way?
We're now just days out from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and to help build the excitement, Xbox's social media account has gone and shared quite an interesting 21-second teaser video that's got a lot of fans talking about the possibility of a Fable reveal. In the clip below, you can see the camera following a trail of...
Guide Diablo 4 Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox
Everything you need to know for the Diablo 4 launch
Diablo 4's first launch begins later this week! We say first, because Blizzard is releasing its new action RPG in two stages - one wave for Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition owners, and one second wave for standard edition buyers. It can be tough to track all of these different launches, so...
News Some Big Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (May 30 - June 6)
Good news for Ubisoft fans!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games from May 30th to June 6th, 2023? As always, we've got plenty of Xbox games that have been reduced by 90% this week, and there are some big Ubisoft titles in the bunch, with Assassin's Creed Origins, The Crew 2 and Watch Dogs: Legion all discounted by 90%. Elsewhere, LEGO Batman 3
Feature The Full List Of New Xbox Games Releasing In June 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in June 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a June 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 June 2023: The Biggest New Releases Coming To...
News Major Xbox Sale To Begin Next Week, First Few Discounts Revealed
The Deals Unlocked Sale 2023
If you've been saving your Microsoft Rewards points for a big Xbox sale, you'll definitely want to know about what's on the way next week! Starting June 6th, the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2023 will be live on the Microsoft Store. The sale will officially run from June 6th to June 19th, and if it's anything like the 2022...
News Military FPS 'Six Days In Fallujah' Hits PC Next Month, Xbox Version Still In The Works
The PC release comes via Steam Early Access
Publisher Victura's Six Days in Fallujah resurfaced in 2021 after Highwire Games — a team including former Halo devs — took over development duties on the controversial project. Despite a relatively quiet couple of years since, the team has been making a bit more noise as of late, and that's now...
Talking Point What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
Watching alone? With friends? In a cinema? Tell us!
Can you believe we're a little over a week away from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023?! The huge event takes place on Sunday, June 11th at 1pm ET / 6pm BST, followed by that all-important Starfield Direct. As we approach the big day, we're interested to know what your plans are for the Showcase. Will...
Random Xbox 360 Dashboard Gets 'Modern Twist' In New Concept Art
"What if we went back to basics?"
We love sharing some fan-created Xbox dashboard designs every now and again, and this one based on an old Xbox 360 dashboard definitely caught our eye early this week, put together by an artist known as Ayeris. As you can see, it's a modern take on the "New Xbox Experience" dashboard that first debuted in 2008,...
News Xbox's Appeal Against UK ActiBlizz Verdict Set For July 2023
The show goes on
Ever since the CMA made its move to block Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal in the UK, we've known that Microsoft would appeal against the decision. The Xbox owner came out proclaiming as much straight after the decision was made, and we now have a tentative timeline for the appeals process. The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal is...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Loops Onto Xbox This October
Speeding out of nowhere!
Hot on the heels of 2021's Hot Wheels Unleashed, the team has announced a sequel! Yep, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged hits Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 19th, and we have a brand new cinematic reveal trailer to go with it. 'Turbocharged' builds on the foundations laid down by Hot Wheels Unleashed, adding...
Reminder Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (May 31)
Your final chance to practice world domination
It's time for another batch of Game Pass departures! The second selection of leavers for Xbox Game Pass in May 2023 have arrived, with five games being removed from the service later today. These are spread across console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass...
Tuesday30th May 2023
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 1-13)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has announced the first batch of Xbox Game Pass June 2023 games, which includes a few previously confirmed titles such as Amnesia: The Bunker, as well as the surprise arrivals of Rune Factory 4 Special and Stacking! Before you check those out though, don't forget that two games have also dropped...
News Xbox Games With Gold For June 2023 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for June 2023! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). <related ids="150311"> Keep in mind that as of this past October, Microsoft will no longer be including...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 30)
Including this open world, sci-fi sandbox
It's time for the final couple of Xbox Game Pass arrivals in May 2023, and we're finishing things off in great fashion today with two new Xbox releases, including one that was previously a contender for the best video game of 2021! That game is Chicory: A Colorful Tale, which is only now debuting on Xbox
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (June 15)
Update: From six to twelve and back again!
Update: Following the publication of this list, Microsoft added six more games that were set to be removed from Xbox Game Pass on June 15th as well, which you can read about elsewhere on Pure Xbox. However, since then, the list has reverted to the original six that you see in the table. There's obviously a...
News System Shock Remake Hits PC Today, Xbox Version Coming 'In Due Course'
Console editions are still planned
Nightdive Studios' System Shock remake has been long-in-the-making, with the game finally launching on PC platforms today, May 30th. While the console version is not yet dated, rest assured, System Shock is still planned for Xbox. System Shock Xbox Release Date Heading over to the game's Kickstarter page, the te
Deals 400+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 30 - June 6)
Highlighted by a Family Time Sale
It's Tuesday, so that means the new Xbox sales are now live for this week, and it's a pretty interesting lineup for the next few days featuring Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Season Pass and Family Time sales. The huge Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale is also still ongoing for another week, so don't forget to check that...
Poll Are You Happy With June 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
Intrigued or disappointed?
Microsoft has officially announced June 2023's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at two more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Xbox Live Gold memberships next month. <related ids="150294"> This month's selection includes the cinematic first-person adventure game Adios, as well as the...
Review Street Fighter 6 - The World Warriors Make A Triumphant Return To Xbox Consoles
Metro City Marvel
Have a quick browse through a few online rankings of the best Street Fighter games and you’ll find that Street Fighter V - yep, the one that never made it to Xbox consoles - usually lingers somewhere behind Street Fighter IV in the minds of many a fan of the franchise. Whilst it was still a top-notch effort when it came to actual...
News Diablo 4 Early Reviews Suggest A Potential GOTY Candidate On Xbox
Coming in extra hot
Early reviews of Blizzard's upcoming epic RPG Diablo 4 are starting to hit the web, and it's looking like a fantastic start for the team's fourth mainline entry in the series. Here at Pure Xbox, we thought the game was excellent; granting it a 9/10 in our full written review. You can check out our thoughts down below, along with...
Roundup Street Fighter 6 Is Getting Absolutely Incredible Reviews So Far
We're looking at a 90+ average score!
Street Fighter 6 arrives on Xbox Series X and S in just a few short days, and early reviews for Capcom's latest fighter are starting to hit the web - including our own write-up here at Pure Xbox. And, well, it's safe to say the newest Street Fighter is really impressing the critics so far. Our very own review...
News Xbox's Activision Blizzard Deal Approved By South Korean FTC
Approval stamped
The Asian nation of South Korea is the latest to unconditionally approve Xbox's Activision Blizzard merger, as announced by the country's Federal Trade Commission on May 30th. The South Korean FTC says that it sees no issue with the deal going ahead, ultimately determining that there would be "no risk of substantially restricting...
Deals All 15+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 30 - June 6)
Grab a discounted classic!
Microsoft's latest round of digital deals is now live on the Xbox Store, with this week's promos including more than 400 discounted titles, along with a bunch of DLC price cuts making up an ongoing 'Season Pass Sale'. <related ids="150280"> Tucked into these promotions are a few backwards compatible titles from the...
News Super Mega Baseball 4 Free Trial Now Live On Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Hittin' the home run
The inclusion of EA Play within Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is delivering another major perk today! The team has announced that Super Mega Baseball 4's free 10-hour gameplay trial is now live for subscribers of either service. You can download the trial right now and begin playing on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S: How To Find The...
Monday29th May 2023
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer 'Really Enjoying' New Game Pass Indie Title
Checking out the new addition
We know that the boss enjoys playing Xbox quite a bit - especially when it comes to checking out what the team is bringing to the Game Pass library. It's no surprise then that Xbox's Phil Spencer has been playing the highly-rated Planet of Lana recently, and he seems to be having a good time with it. Spencer has once...
Review Company Of Heroes 3 - A Solid Xbox Version Of A Fantastic WW2 RTS
World War Wahoo?
Relic's Company of Heroes series has been doing the rounds on PC since all the way back in 2006 and, especially with regards to the first game, is still considered to be one of the premier RTS franchises out there. This is deep and addictive real-time strategy that presents its historical battlefields in luxurious detail and gives...
News 'Phantom Blade Zero' Developer Hints At Potential Xbox Version
It's seemingly not exclusive to PS5
One of the most impressive-looking titles shown during last week's PlayStation Showcase was Phantom Blade Zero, an upcoming action RPG announced for PS5 and PC. However, while the game was only announced for those two platforms during Sony's show, it doesn't appear to be locked onto those systems. Is Phantom...
Talking Point What 'Dream' Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
Give us your pie in the sky wish
We're officially less than two weeks out from Microsoft's big Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event, and to be honest, we're starting to get very excited about what's to come. While Starfield and Forza Motorsport are Xbox's only confirmed games of the show so far, we know that the team has lots more to reveal on June 11.
News Hang On A Minute, Is Xbox ANZ Teasing Psychonauts 3?
"What does it mean??"
Psychonauts 2 isn't even two years old yet, and given how long the second game in the series took to develop, it'd be silly to think that a third one could be coming soon... right?! Well, we thought so, but there's been a few interesting developments in recent days that could point towards more Psychonauts in the works. The...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Makes UK Top 10 Despite Incredibly Rough Launch
Return of the sting
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is now out on store shelves - even if arguably it shouldn't be given the many issues reviewers have faced during their hands on time with the game. And, well, despite what we called some 'dreadful' early review scores, the game has charted here in the UK - at least in physical form. Last week's UK...
News Xbox's Redfall Drops Out Of US Top Played Charts Less Than A Month After Launch
Here's hoping the 60FPS patch helps out
It's perhaps not a huge surprise to hear that Redfall, Arkane's latest Xbox launch, is no longer charting as a top played game on Xbox Live - at least in the US. Yep, less than a month after its Xbox Game Pass launch, Redfall is now no longer included in Xbox's 'most played games' list in the region...
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