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News Cities: Skylines 2, 'The Most Realistic City Builder Ever', Hits Xbox Game Pass This October
"This is world-building without limits"
Last but not least in our Xbox Games Showcase 2023 roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles is Cities: Skylines 2, which we already knew was coming to Game Pass at launch, but now it's been confirmed the date will be October 24th, 2023. The game is being described as the "most realistic city builder ever", an
Poll Are You Interested In Buying The Black Xbox Series S?
Storage upgrade
We got a surprise hardware announcement during the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase in the form of the black Xbox Series S. Microsoft is introducing another version its all-digital console later this year - this time with a 'Carbon Black' finish and 1TB of internal SSD storage. We think this is a no-brainer for Xbox to be honest; a $50...
News This Week's New 'Fable' Trailer Was Captured On An Xbox Series X
"We got something special here!"
The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase was kicked off with a brand-new look at the upcoming Fable reboot, although it still left us with a lot more questions than answers! One of the things we do know is that it was running on an Xbox Series X. This is according to the game's lead lighting artist, Lukas Koelz, who responded...
News Xbox Boss Praises Japanese Relationships, But Admits Square Enix Needs More Work
"Gotta get on a plane again"
It's been well-documented that Xbox and Square Enix's relationship seems to have broken down over the past few months, with just one game from the Japanese company having been announced for Xbox consoles in 2023 so far. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer acknowledged this as part of a Giant Bomb interview following the Xbox...
News Starfield At 30FPS Is A Creative Decision, Says Xbox's Phil Spencer
"I don't want to force specs on every game..."
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking more about Bethesda's decision to make Starfield a 30FPS game on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, reiterating that it's a "creative choice" from the team to go that way. In an interview with Giant Bomb, Spencer had the following to say: "At some point, not to...
News Starfield's Xbox File Size Is 125GB, According To Microsoft Store Page
And you can pre-install now!
We've already found out a lot more about Starfield thanks to the special 'Direct' presentation - and Todd Howard followed this up by officially revealing the frame rates and resolutions of the upcoming space RPG on Xbox. Now, it seems the file size has been revealed. While we can't break down what each system will...
News Starfield Will Run At 4K / 30FPS On Xbox Series X, 1440p / 30FPS On Series S
Bethesda confirms
Bethesda has confirmed the performance targets for Starfield on Xbox consoles. In an interview with IGN, Todd Howard shared that the game is targeting 4K / 30FPS on Xbox Series X, and 1440p / 30FPS on Xbox Series S. Howard explained that the team doesn't want to "sacrifice any" of the game's "huge, open world" fidelity when it...
News Special Xbox Game Pass 'Upgrade' Bundles Confirmed For Starfield & Forza Motorsport
Play both early
If you're an Xbox Game Pass member and you're looking forward to playing Starfield and/or Forza Motorsport later this year, you'll definitely want to know about a couple of Game Pass exclusive bundles you can buy right now! Firstly, we've got the Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade which is £31.49 / $31.49 and includes all the...
News Xbox Announces Plans For Exclusives To Arrive 'More Reliably' In The Future
Ideally, at least four first-party titles per-year
Following today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event, the official Xbox Wire website has put out an extensive blog detailing how the brand is planning for a bright future, which includes a more reliable rollout of exclusives. Specifically, the intent is for Xbox to release at least four first-party...
News The Creative Minds Behind Persona Are Making A Full-Scale Fantasy RPG For Xbox Series X|S
"Write your destiny and rise above fear"
It was announced at today's Xbox Games Showcase that Atlus is working on its first ever "full-scale fantasy RPG" entitled Metaphor: ReFantazio, which will be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in 2024. The game is being developed by Studio Zero - specifically director Katsura Hashino,...
News 'Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess' Is A New Capcom IP Launching On Xbox Game Pass
One of the prettiest games of the Xbox showcase
If this one slipped under your radar then you might want to take a good look! Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess was announced fairly early on during Sunday's Xbox Games Showcase - and it's a gorgeous-looking Capcom title coming to Game Pass at launch. The trailer stood out to us right away with its...
News Atlus Reveals Two New Persona Games, Both Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Confirmed at the Xbox Showcase
Update (Sun 11th Jun, 2023): As expected, these two new Persona games were revealed as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023! We'll throw some more details about each of them below: Persona 3 Reload (Early 2024) - Game Pass: "Your story begins again. Memento Mori. Awaken the depths of your heart in Persona 3...
News Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Sets 'Early 2024' Release Date For Xbox
With a suitably ridiculous trailer
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event gave us a release date / window for the mainline sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and it's actually not that far away! Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launches for Xbox consoles in early 2024. You can check out the reveal trailer above, along with some very brief details...
News Payday 3 Gameplay Reveal Adds Co-Op FPS To Xbox Game Pass Lineup
And it's only a few months away!
Just a few days ago, we reported on Payday 3 and its upcoming leaked release date; and that information turned out to be accurate. Payday 3 is indeed coming to Xbox Series X and S on September 21st, and guess what - it's another day one Game Pass release! Yep, Starbreeze's long-in-development sequel has been...
News Xbox 'Extended' Showcase To Feature Additional Games This Tuesday
Don't miss this one!
The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 has only just ended, but we've got another one taking place this Tuesday! Yes, the "Extended" version of this year's show is just around the corner, and it sounds like it'll be one to watch. As revealed by Team Xbox, the Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 event will include games that didn't appear...
News Starfield 'Premium' & 'Constellation' Editions Offer 5 Days Early Access
There's also an upgrade for Game Pass players!
In and amongst all of the Starfield madness today, the teams at Xbox and Bethesda opened up the game's pre-orders and have revealed some extra editions of the upcoming RPG. Oh, and some of those editions grant players with five days of early access! Yep, you'll be able to go hands on with Starfield a...
News Starfield Xbox Controller, Headset & Watch Officially Announced
Pre-orders are now live
After a number of leaks, Bethesda has finally revealed the Starfield accessory line - confirming there's a themed Xbox Series X|S controller and headset on the way, along with a watch. Now that Bethesda is part of Xbox, it's been able to collaborate with the "amazing hardware team" - to create a custom limited-edition...
News 12 New Game Pass Titles Announced At Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Here's a closer look at each of them
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event treated us to an absolute barrage of new Xbox Game Pass titles, including some for some major first-party and third-party games. However, considering they were announced so quickly, we wouldn't blame you if you missed one or two! <related ids="150981,150899"> So, in...
News Bethesda's Huge Starfield Direct Gameplay Blowout Was Everything We Wanted
Ship combat, city exploration, gunplay, it's all here!
Since last summer, things have been extremely quiet on Bethesda's huge upcoming sci-fi RPG - and after today's Starfield Direct livestream we know why! The team at Bethesda Game Studios has just showcased an absolutely massive look at its first new IP in over two decades, with everything from...
News Yes, Starfield Really Will Feature 'Over 1,000 Worlds'
Todd Howard reconfirms
To kick off the Starfield Direct today, Todd Howard reconfirmed there would be over 1,000 worlds for players to explore. He further noted how it "wasn't until now" that Bethesda has had the technology to be able do this - allowing landscape, people, and creatures to fill the entire universe. "This time it's not just one...
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The...
News Xbox Studio inXile Is Upping The Ante With Steampunk RPG 'Clockwork Revolution'
This looks fantastic!
Xbox first party studio inXile has unveiled a brand-new game at the Xbox Games Showcase - titled Clockwork Revolution. Despite some huge Bioshock Infinite vibes from the game's aesthetic, this is an RPG at heart, as expected from the team behind the Wasteland series. InXile is a team we've been waiting to hear more from for a...
News Xbox Reveals New 'Carbon Black' Series S With 1TB Storage, Releasing September 2023
Pre-orders available today
Xbox boss Phil Spencer concluded today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event with the announcement of a new Xbox Series S variant with 1TB of storage! It's called the "Carbon Black" Series S, and it's available for £299 / $349 (ERP). Pre-orders are available today on the Xbox Store, with the release date being September 1st,...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Launches This September On Xbox Series X|S
Confirmed at the Xbox Showcase
The long-awaited release date for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has been revealed today as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event, with the expansion officially set to release on September 26th, 2023. You can check out the release date trailer above, along with more details below. "#PhantomLiberty is an...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Announced For Xbox Series X|S
Dune Expansion for the 2020 version also announced
Microsoft surprised flight sim fans during this year's Xbox Showcase with the announcement of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Here's what we know so far: "Coming 2024 - the next generation of the legendary franchise. Join the aviation adventure in a groundbreaking simulator developed for Xbox...
News Forza Motorsport Brings Beautiful Ray Traced Racing To Xbox Game Pass This October
Almost at the finish line
We have a date! Turn 10 has officially drawn up a finish-line date of October 10th, 2023 for Forza Motorsport; the series' big reboot coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC following a six year hiatus. As ever, the game looked absolutely stunning during its showcase appearance - and we spotted a good few reflective nods to the...
News Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Gets Another Trailer At Xbox Showcase, Now Confirmed For 2024
"Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story"
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event confirmed that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be arriving for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in 2024. You can check out the new trailer above. "Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story with this showcase of cinematic immersion,...
News Obsidian's Avowed Hits Xbox In 2024, Official Gameplay Revealed
Awowed!
We've been hearing about Obsidian's next major RPG for a while now, and well, Avowed has returned! The team has unveiled a first look at gameplay in its new Xbox Games Showcase trailer, and we're very pleased with what we're seeing here. Following the team's run with The Outer Worlds it's n
News Star Wars Outlaws Brings Its Epic Open World Adventure To Xbox In 2024
Developed by Ubisoft
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 treated us to a brand-new reveal for Star Wars Outlaws, which is a new game being developed by Ubisoft - announced as coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2024. It's been confirmed that more information will be revealed about the title at Ubisoft Forward this Monday. "Experience the
News Sea Of Thieves Is Getting Free 'Legend Of Monkey Island' Tall Tales Starting Next Month
Welcome back, Guybrush Threepwood
During today's Xbox Showcase, Rare revealed Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island. It will be released in three monthly (and free) installments beginning next month on 20th July. This is described as a "brand-new tale" featuring familiar characters and voice actors from the popular Lucasfilm Games series...
News Fable Looks Jaw-Dropping With First In-Game Trailer
Let's go!
Playground Games' Fable reboot opened today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 - and it looks absolutely phenomenal through the title's first in-game trailer. Of course, we've dropped the new video clip up above, which provides just a sneak peek at Xbox's upcoming reboot of the famous RPG franchise. For now, we don't have a release window on this...
News Compulsion Games Returns With 'South Of Midnight', A Day One Xbox Game Pass Release
A magic-realist themed third-person action-adventure
One of the opening announcements at this year's Xbox Showcase was the reveal of Complusion Games' new third-person action-adventure South of Midnight. It's described as being set in a "magic realist version of American South". Compulsion Games is best known for previous titles like Contrast and
Live Watch The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Here
It's time for the BIG one!
Update: The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 has now ended, and we've provided a recap of everything that was announced as part of the show elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="150981"> Original story: The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 has arrived! Today is the biggest day in the 2023 calendar for Team Xbox, with around 90...
Guide When Is The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
The date, times, length, rumours, predictions, and more!
When is the Xbox Showcase 2023? We're just a few hours away from this year's massive event, and in addition to the normal show, we've also got a Starfield Direct taking place immediately after it! In this guide, we've collected all the information you need to know about the Xbox Games...
Why the long nose?
Whilst Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest might not have been as packed full of surprises as we had perhaps hoped, we did get a nice little lift last night in the form of a demo drop for Neowiz Games’ Lies of P. This promising Soulslike has been on our radar for quite some time now, and the South Korean developer has...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 12-16)
We've got an interesting few days ahead!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 12th to June 16th! We've definitely got some interesting new releases on the way over the next few days, including the Xbox Game Pass title Dordogne, survival horror game Greyhill Incident, wacky sho
News Game Pass Indie 'COCOON' Gets Gameplay Deep Dive Ahead Of Xbox Launch
The art style is absolutely gorgeous here!
Cocoon has been announced as an upcoming Xbox Game Pass launch title for a while, but this week's 'Day of the Devs' event that followed Summer Game Fest granted us a deeper dive on the game - and it looks absolutely gorgeous. From the lead gameplay designer behind
News 'Palworld' Looks Like Pokémon With Guns, And It's Coming To Xbox
"Befriend and collect mysterious creatures called "Pal" in a vast world!"
Okay, what's going on here?! Developer PocketPair just showcased more of its new game Palworld and we don't know what to make of it. Looking at the trailer it's... a third-person shooter take on
News Stalker 2 Won't Appear At The Xbox Games Showcase This Year
"Our plan is to give progressive updates"
The developer behind the highly anticipated Stalker 2 (GSC Game World) has confirmed that the title unfortunately won't be making an appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 taking place this Sunday. In response to a fan on Steam, a member of the GSC Game World team explained that the plan is to give...
News Ubisoft's New Prince Of Persia Game Is Getting Blasted On YouTube
Significantly more dislikes than likes
Yesterday's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase was kicked off with a new reveal from Ubisoft in the form of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, but as highlighted by VGC, it's be
News Friday The 13th Game Being Delisted As Rumours Of A New Entry Circulate
"The time has come"
Friday the 13th: The Game is officially going offline, folks. Jason's asymmetric escapade closes its cabin doors on December 31st, 2023 - at least for new councillors looking to buy the game on digital storefronts. Yep, from that date you'll no longer be able to pick up a copy on the Xbox Store. However, the development team has...
News Tekken 8 Is Hosting A Closed Network Test On Xbox Series X|S Next Month
Register now for a chance to play
If you're excited for the release of Tekken 8 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, then you'll want to register for the upcoming Closed Network Test, which takes place for those platforms between July 28th and July 31st. Specifically, the game is getting two periods of tests, with the first one exclusive to...
News Yes, There's Another Lord Of The Rings Game Coming To Xbox This Year
Let's hope it's better than Gollum
Yesterday's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase treated us to the reveal of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms), and surprisingly it's going to be with us in late 2023! This is described as a "survival crafting" game in which you'll "take control of a...
News Remnant 2 Arrives This July On Xbox Series X|S, Watch The New Co-Op Trailer
Just over a month to go!
We've got a date for Remnant 2 on Xbox, and it's sooner than we expected! The highly anticipated sequel will be with us on July 25th, 2023, and it'll be launching for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC). The video above shows a look at some co-op gameplay in Remnant 2 - you can either play the game solo...
News Forge Is Getting Some Major Updates With Season 4 Of Halo Infinite
Minigames, new objects, water planes and more!
We know that Season 4 is going to be a big one for Halo Infinite, with a brand-new progression system making its debut later this month. Now though, the team at 343 has unveiled what's changing for Forge mode during the coming season, and it's sounding like a solid set of improvements and new features...
News Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Get September 2023 Release Dates
They're both highly anticipated!
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase treated us to September 2023 release dates for two highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles, and one of them even has a free demo that's available to download and play as of today! The game we're talk
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Summer Game Fest 2023 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. Keep in...
News 'Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name' Launches This November On Xbox
Kiryu returns
We've got a date for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name! The game officially launches for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 9th, 2023, and there's a new trailer you can watch up above. We don't know about you, but we can't wait for this one! Here's a bit more about what to expect: "Kiryu returns in...
News Remedy Showcases First Raw Gameplay Trailer For Alan Wake 2
It looks absolutely stunning!
Following the title's appearance at May's PlayStation Showcase, Alan Wake 2 has cropped up again at Summer Game Fest 2023 - with developer Remedy showing off some raw gameplay for the very first time. It's not a long clip by any stretch, but the roughly three minutes of footage is enough t
News John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Brings Its 'Frenzied FPS' To Xbox In 2024
"Buddy-movie vibes meet over-the-top action"
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase gave us a look at John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, which is set to bring its "frenzied co-op FPS" to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in 2024. The game, which is being developed by Saber Interactive on the Swarm Engine, will feature over-the-top...
