Tag: Star Wars
Report Ubisoft's Open World Star Wars Game Is Blasting Towards Early 2024 Launch
Fuelling up
Ubisoft hasn't exactly been prolific over the last few years. Lots of its upcoming lineup seems to continue to see delays — both public and internal — but a new report from outlet Kotaku at least gives us a little bit of hope for the team's upcoming Star Wars game. According to the report,
Video Check Out Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Frame Rate Update For Xbox
Silky smooth
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor had some performance hiccups at launch, but EA and Respawn Entertainment have now improved the overall experience in the first major update for Xbox. After arriving yesterday, YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits' has now uploaded a comparison showing off the current patch against the launch version of the game on...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor First Major Patch For Xbox Series X|S Now Live
More patches are on the way
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor hasn't had the smoothest launch across all platforms, but fortunately Respawn has been able to deliver a major update. The first patch for the game includes a series of fixes for Xbox Series X|S as well as PC. On Xbox Series X, the installation file is around 140GB, and this patch update is 7GB...
Feature Xbox's Latest 'Games With Gold' Title Is A Classic That Still Holds Up In 2023
Ah, the good old N64 days
It's been 24 years since Star Wars Episode 1 Racer first launched for Nintendo 64 and Windows PC, and back in 1999 it was considered one of the most beloved Star Wars (and racing) games on the market. After finally receiving an Xbox port back in 2020 courtesy of Aspyr, you can now claim it for free as part of Xbox Games...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Critical Save Error Encountered On Xbox Series X
An "unexpected" game breaking bug
The video game protagonist Cal Kestis is back this week in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and while the game's been critically praised so far, from a technical perspective on the user end it's not going so great right now. PC is the platform that seemingly has the most problems (with Respawn and EA issuing an official...
News Xbox Golden Week Sale 2023 Now Live, 150+ Games Discounted
Alongside a special Star Wars sale
As if we hadn't been treated to enough deals on Xbox this week, another 150+ games have been added to the pile over the past few hours, taking the form of "Golden Week" and "Star Wars" sales - featuring some great discounts! The former is the one that's dominating the lineup here, with reductions for the likes of...
Guide Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox
Everything you need to know
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor arrives on Xbox later this week, and if you're wondering what the exact release times are, as well as the download size and even the pricing details, don't worry - we've got you covered here on Pure Xbox. This guide will go over all these specifics, and we'll be sure to add to it as time goes on...
News Xbox Is Giving Away These Official New Mandalorian Series X|S Consoles
Unfortunately you can't buy them
Disney's The Mandalorian returns with its third season this week, and to celebrate the occasion, Microsoft has revealed new custom Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles along with some other goodies. Unfortunately, as usual, you can't actually buy these for yourself. Instead, you can try and win this...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Looks Impressive In New 9 Minute Gameplay Demo
Not long to wait!
Respawn's upcoming Star Wars: Jedi sequel may have suffered a short delay to April 2023 recently, but it seems like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's marketing cycle is about to kick into gear anyway. We've only seen bits and pieces on the upcoming title since its
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Adds Some New Character DLC
Out now alongside the new Galactic Edition
Update [Wed 2nd Nov, 2022 09:00 GMT]: Here's your reminder that the Galactic Edition for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is out now. Original article [Sat 10th Sep, 2022 05:00 BST]: At the first-ever Disney and Marvel Video Games Showcase, Warner Bro
News Disney Reportedly Aiming For New 'Star Wars' Titles Every 6 Months
Now that the license is freed up
Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson is reporting that Disney's internal Star Wars schedule is now aiming for new games every six months or so, including "one major AAA title and one smaller game" per year. The report also lists the Star Wars titles we already know are in development right now, although some aren't set to...
News Obi-Wan Kenobi Forces His Way Into Fortnite's Item Shop Next Week
We haven't heard that name in a lo...actually we've heard it loads recently
Yes, that's right, Epic Games has announced, via it's official website, that none other than Obi-Wan Kenobi, a man we've always thought bore an uncanny resemblance to Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, will be coming to Fortnite on May the 26th (that's next Thursday!) He's...
News Razer Reveals Official Star Wars Xbox Controller As Part Of May The 4th Celebrations
May it be with you 'n all that
It's May the fourth which means, universally, it's basically Star Wars day and very little of anything else. Well, that's not entirely true (not everyone's a nerd like us) but you know, it's a pretty big day in the pop culture world. Themed digital sales are ongoing everywhere, and Xbox is giving away even more custom...
Soapbox Star Wars Republic Commando Is Still A Must Play For Fans Of The Sci-Fi Franchise
And it's on sale right now!
Pew, pew, pew! Hear that, mate? Do you hear that? That's the sound of blaster fire. Pew, pew, pew! Beautiful Star Wars gun noises, with the emphasis on gun. We don't do your fancy space swords around these parts, you see, this is real boots on the ground warfare, ain't no floating about in spaceships with your bleepy...
Deals The Force Is Strong With This Star Wars Sale, Now Live On Xbox
May the 4th be with you
Update: It's Star Wars Day! If you're getting into the spirit, check out the great deals below! Original story: It's almost May the 4th, and you know what that means! Star Wars Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate, Xbox has begun its annual Star Wars sale — we've got 28 games included in the batch, although...
News LucasFilm Announces New Star Wars Game From Uncharted Creator
"A richly cinematic action-adventure"
It's always a good day when we get an announcement of a new Star Wars game, and it's especially exciting when that Star Wars game is being helmed by the creator of the classic PlayStation action-adventure series, Uncharted! Amy Hennig's Skydance New Media is working on the game, which is described as “a...
News Is This A Star Wars Reference In The Kingdom Hearts 4 Trailer?
Looks like it to us
Square Enix treated us to a surprise first look at Kingdom Hearts 4 this past weekend, and while we still don't know anything about a potential release date or platforms (no word if it'll be on Xbox yet), fans already appear to have spotted a reference to Star Wars in the trailer, and it's easily missed if you don't know what...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Star Wars Game On Xbox?
There's a galaxy's worth to choose from
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to coincide with the launch of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, we thought we'd take a look back at the long and rich history of Star Wars games on Xbox. The full set of choices are in the poll at the bottom of the article, and we've listed games by their...
Rumour The Mandalorian Game Really Is Happening... Apparently
Insider doubles down
Last April, a rumour surfaced that "someone" was reportedly developing a video game based on the popular Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. The source was Nick "Shpeshal_Nick" Baker - co-founder of XboxEra, who said he wasn't entirely sure who was actually working on the supposed game. Since then, we've heard nothing else about...
News EA Confirms Respawn Is Working On Three New Star Wars Games
Including the Jedi: Fallen Order sequel
EA has confirmed today that beloved developer Respawn (Apex Legends, Titanfall) is working on three new games in the Star Wars universe, including a much-anticipated sequel to 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Let's start with that one. EA says the team is actively working on the next Star Wars Jedi title...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Sequel Aims To Release In Late 2022, Says Report
"But it’s not locked in and things could easily change..."
There have been a few rumblings over the past few days that the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order might be gearing up for a reveal in the near future, and it's been suggested that it could release as soon as late 2022. In a lengthy report from Bespin Bulletin, it was mentioned that...
News Xbox's New (& Expensive) Boba Fett Controller Arrives This Christmas
Collect your bounty
You might remember that we highlighted a new Star Wars Mandalorian Xbox controller here at Pure Xbox last week, and the same company behind that controller (Razer) is bringing out an amazing Boba Fett variant as well. Like the Mandalorian version though, the downside is that it's very expensive, coming in at an eye-watering...
News EA Reportedly 'Shot Down' Pitch For Star Wars Battlefront 3
But other EA Star Wars titles are in the pipeline
Star Wars Battlefront 2 endured such a crazy lifespan, starting out as one of the most lambasted releases of all time, and going on to totally right those wrongs and become one of the best Star Wars games in the history of the franchise. Unfortunately, it sounds like we might be left waiting for...
News Xbox Has A Stunning New Mandalorian 'Beskar Edition' Controller, But It'll Cost You
Created by the team at Razer
In the market for a new controller? Big Star Wars fan? Then this might be the one for you. Razer has officially unveiled the brand-new Mandalorian 'Beskar Edition' Xbox Wireless Controller and Quick Charging Stand, which is available for pre-order right now with a shipping date of December 10th, 2021. The downside?...
News A Star Wars Video Game Reveal Is Being Teased For December
I sense a disturbance in the force
Do you know what the gaming world doesn't have enough of? Star Wars games. Luckily, it appears another title could be announced this December to mark a new campaign for the franchise. As part of a new Disney and Lucasfilm promotion known as Bring Home the Bounty, the next 12 weeks will see various debuts of new...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Respawn Entertainment Game So Far?
Apex, Titanfall or Star Wars?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, given that Respawn has been in the news regarding Titanfall in recent days, we thought we'd take a look at the games the developer has released on Xbox so far. Respawn is still a relatively new company, having only launched its first game seven years ago in 2014, but...
News Quantic Dream Is Reportedly Working On A Star Wars Game
After finishing their three-game deal with Sony
There's already a lot of Star Wars games in development, but it seems like another one may be in a galaxy, far, far away, as it's claimed Quantic Dream - the team behind the original Xbox title Fahrenheit - is working on another game in the franchise. As reported by VGC, the original claim comes from...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Out Now
Oh, it's beautiful
Well, the rumours were true! Lucasfilm Games and EA have revealed that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has received its totally free Xbox Series X and S upgrade today, also available via EA Play with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This brings a variety of improvements to the game on next-gen systems, including: Higher Resolution...
News Sorry, Gears Developer The Coalition Isn't Working On A Star Wars Game
"We are not working on any such title"
We've heard a few things about Gears developer The Coalition over the past week, and the latest announcement is that the studio is officially shifting its resources to next-gen development with Unreal Engine 5. Following that announcement yesterday, a member of the team took to Reddit to confir
News This Darth Vader Xbox Controller Will Lure Your Wallet To The Dark Side
It's stunning, but expensive
We've seen some pretty amazing Star Wars Xbox controller designs over the past year, but this is surely the best! Razer is selling this stunning limited edition Darth Vader controller for a whopping $179.99. The controller was created for Lucasfilm's 50th anniversary, and features quick charging with the included stand,...
Random We're Loving This Official DOOM & Star Wars Crossover Art
This is the slay
Happy Star Wars Day, and May the 4th be with you! Today is the day to celebrate all things Star Wars, and even Bethesda has been getting in on the fun with this amazing official DOOM / Star Wars crossover art! The company posted this over on its Twitter account earlier today, and it quickly racked up thousands of likes on the...
Deals The Force Is Strong With This Star Wars Sale, Now Live On Xbox (2021)
Featuring over 30 Star Wars games and bundles
We've seen a few sales crop up on Xbox over the past few week, and we've got another one in the form of the May the 4th Sale, which has discounted over 30 Star Wars games, add-ons and bundles to celebrate the occasion. Below, we've included every single game in today's Star Wars sale, and while quite a...
Rumour 'Someone' Is Reportedly Developing A Mandalorian Game
Could it be another Xbox Game Studios project?
Disney's Star Wars series The Mandalorian has the potential to be adapted into an absolutely amazing video game, but what are the chances of it actually happening? Over the past few days, there's been a pretty wild rumour suggesting another Xbox studio is working with Lucasfilm IP. This is believed to...
News Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Being Developed By Aspyr, Say Reports
You're getting our hopes up!
Star Wars fans have been asking for a reboot or remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for years now, and it really does look like we're going to finally get something along those lines - at least eventually. It was reported at the start of the year by a couple of sources that some kind of KOTOR project was in...
Random Halo Fan Recreates Iconic Star Wars Scene In Forge Mode
Star Wars is always popping up in Alderaan places
Give a player the tools to create their own levels and you're going to get some crazy creations. The latest example comes from Halo 5's Forge Mode, which has seen an iconic Star Wars scene come to life. Specifically, this fan has recreated the Tatooine sunset scene from the Star Wars series...
News Team Xbox Gives Us A Closer Look At The Star Wars Mandalorian Controllers
This is the way
Last year, you might recall how Microsoft teamed up with LucasFilm to give away two limited edition Star Wars controllers based on 'The Mandalorian' Disney Plus series. Xbox's social media manager, Josh Stein, has now shared the first in-the-flesh look at these controllers, and they look just as stunning. Sadly they're still not for...
News There's Reportedly A New Knights Of The Old Republic In The Works
And it doesn't appear to be from EA
Star Wars fans have been waiting years for the Knights of the Old Republic series to finally return, and according to a couple of reports and rumours, it looks like Lucasfilm Games has at least something in the works. One latest report comes from Bespin Bulletin (thanks VGC), which claims that they've "heard...
News EA Is Working On Multiple Star Wars Projects, Confirms Lucasfilm Games
"Our relationship has never been stronger"
The announcement of the Lucasfilm Games brand coupled with new Star Wars and Indiana Jones games from Ubisoft and Bethesda respectively has raised some questions about whether EA will continue to make Star Wars games going forward, but according to Lucasfilm Games VP Douglas Reilly, that is very much the...
News Lucasfilm Games Teases More 'Exciting' Announcements For 2021
“This is just the beginning"
It's already been a massive week for the new Lucasfilm Games brand, with new Indiana Jones and Star Wars titles announced by Bethesda and Ubisoft respectively, and it looks like much more is to come. In an interview on the Star Wars website, Lucasfilm Games VP Douglas Reilly hinted the following: “We’ve got a...
News Ubisoft Has A New Star Wars Game In Development
The force is strong with this one
In another massive announcement from Lucasfilm Games following yesterday's Indiana Jones reveal, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment (The Division 2) have revealed they're making a new open-world Star Wars game. In a report from Wired, it was revealed that production was still within its ea
News Star Wars Games Unite Under New Lucasfilm Games Brand
"We enter an exciting new era of storytelling in Star Wars and beyond"
Lucasfilm has revealed Lucasfilm Games, a official banner that brings together the universe of Star Wars games, with "its eye toward the future". While very little is known about the future of Star Wars games outside of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, a sizzle...
News Xbox Is Giving Away Two Special Star Wars Mandalorian Controllers
Sadly they're not for sale
It's competition time! Microsoft has announced that it's teamed up with LucasFilm to give away two very special Star Wars 'The Mandalorian' controllers, which are Limited Edition designs and not for sale. The competition, which unfortunately is only open to residents of the US, requires you to follow the Xbox Twitter...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Joins EA Play & Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Impressive, most impressive
The arrival of EA Play as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 10th has been boosted further today with the announcement that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will join the service on the same day. This means if you're an EA Play member or an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you'll be able to play the entire game...
News Actually, EA Motive Isn't Working On A New Star Wars Game
Update: Speculation was due to "human error"
Update (Thu 5th Nov, 2020 16:15 GMT): You might remember this story from last week, where we shared that a job listing at EA Motive had referenced the developer making a "new Star Wars action game." Unfortunately, it turns out this speculation was the product of "human error" on the part of the...
News Star Wars Episode 1: Racer Speeds Onto Xbox, Available Now
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one
Now this is Podracing! Aspyr has announced that after releasing 1999 cult classic Star Wars Episode 1: Racer on Nintendo Switch and PS4 earlier this year, the game is finally arriving on Xbox for the first time. In fact, it's available right now! If you've never played it, Star Wars Episode 1: Racer is...
Deals If You're A Star Wars Fan, You'll Love This Xbox Mandalorian Sale (Oct 27 - Nov 3)
Impressive, most impressive
This week's huge set of Xbox deals is complemented with a Star Wars Mandalorian sale, providing a wide range of discounts on some classic franchise titles from the original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One! We've highlighted all of these Star Wars offers in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC add-ons...
News Get Your Hands On This Official Star Wars Mandalorian Xbox Controller
Walk the Way of the Mandalore
Hello there! Yep, we've got another officially licensed Star Wars product to share, this time in the form of the Mandalorian Wireless Xbox Controller & Xbox Pro Charging Stand Set! The controller and charging stand are described as "armour-clad in a Mandalorian pattern reminiscent of beskar steel," boasting...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Will Support Joysticks And Throttles On Xbox One
"Good news, pilots!"
We've already heard how the upcoming title Star Wars: Squadrons will have a hardcore mode for experienced pilots. If that's still not enough, there'll also be hands-on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) controls. The good news is that this control method will also be available to console players, including Xbox One pilots. This was...
Random LEGO Star Wars' Deluxe Edition Box Art Has A 'Secret' Surprise
Unmask the Sith Lord
As sad as we are about the slight LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delay, we're happy to wait if that's what it takes to ship the game in the best state possible. To help pass the time, the Star Wars website has shared a special "secret" about the Deluxe Edition box art. As can be seen in the GIF below, all copies of this...
News The Sims 4 Is Getting A Star Wars Expansion Pack In September
And it's coming to Xbox One
Here's a crossover we bet you weren't expecting! Star Wars is officially on its way to The Sims 4 via a new Game Pack called "Journey to Batuu", which will be available for PC and Xbox One on September 8th. Journey to Batuu sends your Sim to Batuu’s Black Spire Outpost, the bustling hub of galactic activity that you...
