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News Minecraft Legends Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 18)
The franchise grows
Today's the day! Xbox's latest Minecraft spin-off, Minecraft Legends, is coming to the Xbox Game Pass library on April 18th - almost three years after the dungeon crawling entry Minecraft Dungeons. Legends will be available for all Game Pass subscribers later today, with the full rollout details recently confirmed by the team at...
Deals 200+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (April 18-25)
To go alongside the Spring Sale
It's Tuesday, so that means we've got another set of weekly Xbox deals to highlight, with well over 200 individual deals having been added to the selection for the next few days - and don't forget the Spring Sale is still live until April 20th! Below, we've picked out some of the offers that have caught our eye...
News Dead Island 2's Launch Trailer Is Here, Almost 10 Years After The Game's Announcement
A decade in waiting
It's been a long time coming, hasn't it? Finally, the team behind Dead Island 2 can label something a 'Launch Trailer' almost a decade on from the game's first reveal in 2014. Yep, the title is actually coming to Xbox this week, and we've been treated to another look at the blood-soaked zombie-fest ahead of release. As expected,...
News Xbox Exec: Diversity Of Content Is What Makes Game Pass So Valuable
"From big AAA games, to indie titles, to hidden gems"
Xbox Corporate Vice President Sarah Bond has been talking to a variety of outlets in recent weeks, with the most recent being Rolling Stone - where she discussed a bit about the "diversity" of Xbox Game Pass. In the interview, Bond acknowledged that there's a lot of focus on Xbox's upcoming...
Guide Minecraft Legends Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
Get ready for launch!
Xbox's latest Minecraft spin-off is almost here, as Mojang and Blackbird Interactive bring Minecraft Legends to Xbox Game Pass this Tuesday. Ahead of the big launch, here's everything you need to know about getting the game installed and ready to go for release. <related ids="147975"> Minecraft Legends Release Date...
News Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Is Looking Like Forza Horizon's Biggest Competitor
Here's what to expect from the game's 1:1 scale Hong Kong island!
Developer KT Racing has been a bit sheepish on showing information about Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown so far, but the team's latest Steam blog post is probably its most revealing info drop yet. In here, the team discusses its 1:1 scale rendition of Hong Kong Island, along with...
News Diablo 4 Performance Targets Confirmed For Xbox Series X And S
Blizzard reveals the numbers
As we near Diablo 4's upcoming Xbox release, Blizzard is starting to talk specifics about what we can all expect from the game come launch day - June 6th, 2023. Of course, one specific that fans will be eager to learn about is the exact frame rate and resolution the game will run at on their console of choice. In a...
News XDefiant Is Off To An Impressive Start, Aside From Server Issues On Xbox
The new Ubisoft free-to-play FPS
Update: It looks like the Xbox version of XDefiant should be working as intended shortly: Original story: Ubisoft has been having a busy few days with the XDefiant Beta on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5 and PC, and the good news is that players seem to be really enjoying it so far - at least when the servers...
News Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2023 So Far
Next month is off to a strong start!
It's always around this time that we start to look ahead at what's coming next for Game Pass, and next month is already pretty stacked, with six games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in May 2023 so far. <related ids="134085"> Of course, the big one is the first-party launch of Redfall, which drops right at...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 17-21)
Become the ultimate Zombie Slayer
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for April 17th to April 21st! We've got a couple of major releases on the way next week in the form of Dead Island 2 and Minecraft Legends - the latter launching with Xbox Game Pass. Plus, there's other exciting stuff on the way including
News Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (April 15)
Last chance to try this co-op shooter
It's that time again! The first batch of departures for Xbox Game Pass in April are upon us, with seven games leaving the service later today including the likes of Life is Strange: True Colors and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction. Don't forget that Quantum Break was also temporarily removed ear
News Ubisoft's XDefiant Beta Now Live On Xbox, Here's How To Gain Access
There are a few ways to get into the closed beta
As Ubisoft moves forward with various stages of XDefiant beta testing, the team is opening things up more and more. This time around, there's no NDA tied to the ongoing closed beta, which is now live on Xbox Series X and S. To gain access to this latest beta test, you'll have to grab an Xbox code...
PSA These 10+ Xbox Games Will All Likely Launch On Ubisoft Plus
Worth keeping in mind
Yesterday brought us the reveal and surprise launch of Ubisoft Plus for Xbox, and it's fair to say it didn't go down too well - at least here at Pure Xbox. In our poll, 72% of you told us that it was just way too expensive for what it is. However, something to keep in mind for the future is that Ubisoft Plus intends to add new...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Update 1.06 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Plenty of fixes and changes!
Exactly two weeks after the team's most recent patch, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Update 1.06 is now live on Xbox, bringing changes a plenty to Team Ninja's recent Xbox Game Pass launch. There's quite a lot going on in this update, including new gameplay tweaks, balance adjustments, bug fixes and more! Here are the full...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Minecraft Legends On Xbox Game Pass
Some varied first impressions!
Minecraft Legends heads to Xbox Game Pass as part of the April 2023 lineup early next week, and ahead of launch, reviews of Xbox's next Minecraft spin-off are starting to hit the web - including ours here at Pure Xbox. Initial impressions seem quite mixed, yet generally pretty positive so far, and it definitely looks...
Review Minecraft Legends - The Action Strategy Spin-Off That's Even More Fun With Friends
Rise up against the Piglins and save the overworld
Reflect on Minecraft and you’ll likely find yourself thinking about the original crafting, building and survival sandbox title which has gone from strength to strength over the past decade – becoming one of the greatest video game IPs of all time. Since Microsoft’s acquisition of Mojang in...
News Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Delayed Until February 2024
"We have made the tough but necessary decision"
It's been confirmed today that Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League has been delayed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC) from its intended May 26th release date to February 2nd, 2024. The team explained the reason for this on Twitter earlier today: It's a delay that we'd...
News Company Of Heroes 3 Is Getting An Xbox Series X|S Release This May
Update: Console launch date confirmed!
Update (Thu 13th Apr, 2023 19:30 BST): It's now been confirmed that Company Of Heroes 3 will release for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on May 30th, 2023. Digital pre-orders will begin in late April on the Xbox Store. You'll find some official screenshots of the Xbox version down below: "For the very first...
News Discord Improvements Now Live On Xbox, Starting With Insiders
Currently available to Alpha ring Insiders
Xbox's latest Insider update has been detailed by Microsoft, and it adds a neat feature to the Discord chat integration. Starting today for Alpha Insiders, Xbox gamertags will be more visible across the board when using Discord. This is because Xbox is now showing linked accounts within the Discord section...
News Ubisoft Plus Launches Today On Xbox, Full Lineup And Price Details Revealed
Get access to massive library of Ubisoft titles
Today's the day for Ubisoft Plus on Xbox! The service has launched in a variety of regions around the world, providing access to a massive library of games for a monthly fee. You'll find more details below: How Much Is Ubisoft Plus On Xbox?: The price of Ubisoft Plus is £14.99 / $17.99 per-month...
Review Ghostwire: Tokyo - Solid Supernatural Adventure Impresses On Xbox, Aside From A Few Issues
Shibuya Scramble
Just over a year since it first released on PlayStation and PC, Tango Gameworks' Ghostwire: Tokyo finally arrives on Xbox Game Pass, bringing with it all manner of ghoulish goings-on down in Tokyo's Shibuya ward. This is a highly atmospheric and unique open world adventure that's jampacked full of Japanese folklore and tradition, a...
News 'AEW: Fight Forever' Rep Shares Progress Update Ahead Of 2023 Xbox Release
"We want to do this the best we can"
It's been a little while now since we heard anything about the status of AEW: Fight Forever, despite suggestions throughout 2022 that the game was likely going to release at some point during that year. It's since been officially delayed to 2023, but has still been getting a bit of attention lately because of...
News The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Has Been Patched Again On Xbox Series X And S
Here's everything included in Update 1.2
It's no secret that The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition wasn't the smoothest remaster job of all time, with Private Division's next-gen port not really doing the original game justice when it launched earlier this year. As expected, the team has been patching things up since then, and its latest effort...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 13-16)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox's popular Free Play Days promotion returns for the coming weekend, with three games up for grabs for Xbox users to enjoy for free from April 13th to April 16th, 2023. Here is the current Free Play Days selection: Payday 2 The Elder Scrolls Online Them's Fightin' Herds As usual, remember that...
Poll Do You Think Starfield Will Contain A 'Performance Mode' On Xbox Series X|S?
Or will it be a 30FPS title
Unless you've been living under a rock since, err... about this time yesterday, you'll have seen Arkane's announcement that Redfall will only run at 30FPS on launch day. A Performance Mode patch is planned for after release, but as things stand the team is only aiming for a 30FPS Quality Mode on day one. This revelation...
Talking Point Will We See New Xbox Hardware By The End Of 2024?
Series X|S sales are down in the UK
Sales figures for the UK gaming industry in Q1 2023 are now out in the wild, and they make for some interesting reading across the board. Hogwarts Legacy is of course absolutely killing it when it comes to sales, while the PS5 is also selling very well now that Sony is stocking it properly in most markets...
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Spring Sale 2023
HUGE discounts for great games!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Spring Sale 2023? We've got well over 600 games included in the Xbox Spring Sale 2023 this year, and a pretty sizable portion of those have been discounted by anywhere from 80% to 90%, meaning there are some amazing deals for great titles. The 90% discounts are in...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox April 2023 Update
Rolling out soon to Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One
The Xbox April 2023 update begins rolling out to all users on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this week, although it's a fairly small one with just two major new features to take advantage of. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox Wire:...
News Redfall Will Only Run At 30FPS When It Launches On Xbox Series X And S
'Quality' mode is the only day one option
Arkane Studios has announced that its upcoming Xbox exclusive, Redfall, will only run at 30FPS on Xbox Series X and S. The team has confirmed that a 'Performance' mode will be arriving at a later date, but a high frame rate option will not be ready for launch. With this bombshell of a news drop, we now know...
News 'Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy' Is Bringing Some Gorgeous Graphics To Xbox In Summer 2023
Trine returns!
2.5D platforming series Trine is back with its fifth entry, coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this summer! Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is its full title, with developer Frozenbyte returning to the popular series four years on from Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. If you're unaware of the Trine series, it's a set of gorgeous...
News Warhammer 40K: Boltgun Blasts Its Way To Xbox This May
"An explosion of sprites, pixels and blood"
We've got a brand-new Warhammer game coming to Xbox in just a few weeks, as Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun has been confirmed for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, releasing on May 23rd, 2023. The game is described as "a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of...
News Valheim's Latest Xbox Update Has Arrived, Here Are All The Patch Notes
Jump into the new update via Xbox Game Pass!
Valheim finally made its console debut on Xbox Game Pass last month, following a successful PC exclusivity period for Iron Gate Studios. As expected for an Xbox Game Preview title, we have seen a few issues so far on Xbox Series X|S platforms, but the team continues to patch things up post-release. The...
News Xbox Players Encouraged To Change Multiple Settings In Ghostwire: Tokyo
"This really helped with making the experience a lot better"
Today's the day for Ghostwire: Tokyo on Xbox Game Pass! The game arrived for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC (and Xbox One as part of Xbox Cloud Gaming) earlier today, and players have begun sharing their first impressions. And those impressions are... well, they're a little mixed...
News Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed Is Coming To Xbox One, Almost A Year After Series X And S
Re-reprobed?
This is a surprising announcement! Almost a year on from Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed coming to Xbox Series X and S, THQ Nordic has revealed a last-gen version of the classic remake. Yep, the Xbox One "Single-Player Edition" of DAH2 is coming on June 27th - the Xbox Series X|S version arrived way back in August 2022. THQ is dubbing...
News Xbox Design Lab Adds Even More Customisation Options For The Elite 2 Controller
An expanding palette
Shortly after announcing a PC Game Pass expansion, Microsoft has revealed that it's expanding another part of its gaming suite. Recently, the Elite Series 2 controller was finally added to Xbox Design Lab, and it's now available with even more customisation options! Xbox is adding "a new range of colours" to the Elite 2...
News Ark: Survival Evolved's New Remaster Will Be Full Price, And Players Aren't Happy About It
It's now a standalone release
As you may have seen recently, the team behind the "Ark" games made two big announcements - the first was a delay for Ark 2 until late 2024, and the other was a new remaster for ARK: Survival Evolved, coming out in August 2023. Ark: Survival Ascended, which will be releasing on Xb
News Ubisoft's Upcoming 'XDefiant' Beta Kicks Off On Xbox Later This Week
This time there's no NDA!
Ubisoft has detailed everything you can expect from its upcoming beta test for XDefiant; the company's new free-to-play FPS title. The team has already hosted one closed beta for the game (that featured a fairly strict NDA for gameplay footage), whereas this upcoming closed test is stripping away any NDA limits. That means...
Guide Ghostwire: Tokyo Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox
Everything you need to know
After a year of being a PlayStation exclusive, it's finally almost time for Xbox fans to get their hands on Ghostwire: Tokyo! The popular Tango Gameworks title arrives on Xbox Game Pass this Wednesday, and ahead of release, we wanted to bring you some details on the Ghostwire: Tokyo release date,
News Xbox Signs Yet Another 10-Year ActiBlizz Deal, This Time With UK Mobile Network
Kevin Bacon approves
As approval processes continue for Xbox's huge Activision Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft has signed another 10-year agreement in relation to its cloud gaming endeavours. This time, the Xbox owner has entered into a deal with UK internet and mobile phone provider EE. As expected, the agreement is focused on bringing Activision...
Poll Are You Looking Forward To Dead Island 2 Finally Coming To Xbox Next Week?
We've been waiting long enough!
It's almost time, folks! Dead Island 2's long awaited arrival is finally happening next week, with this resurrected zombie slasher coming to Xbox platforms on April 21st - almost a decade after it was first revealed. Of course, back then there was a whole different development team behind the project, and it no doubt...
News Capcom Has Added Microtransactions To Resident Evil 4 After Release
A whole new meaning to 'whaddya buyin?'
A bunch of different microtransactions have now been added to the Resident Evil 4 Remake, a couple of weeks after the game's main launch. The surprise additions dropped alongside the return of Mercenaries mode - a feature that was obviously advertised a lot more than any sort of microtransaction arrival. The...
News Redfall Raw Gameplay Shows More Authentic Look At Arkane's Xbox Shooter
To... mixed results
Upcoming Xbox FPS Redfall is part of 'IGN First' for the month of April, and that means that some of the team at the gaming & entertainment outlet have now played Arkane's shooter first hand. And over the weekend, that has resulted in a proper look at some authentic Redfall co-op gameplay. We say authentic because while any...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Final Gameplay Trailer Is Here Ahead Of Xbox Launch This Month
Straight out of Star Wars Celebration 2023
Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor launch is upon us, as the upcoming single player Star Wars adventure heads to Xbox Series X and S on April 28th. Shortly ahead of the team's launch, they've delivered a final gameplay trailer as part of Star Wars Celebration 2023. We've dropped the trailer...
Feature Why We're Excited For 'Ghostwire: Tokyo' To Hit Xbox Game Pass This Week
From the team behind Xbox exclusive Hi-Fi RUSH
This one feels like it's been 'on the way' to Xbox forever, doesn't it? Ever since we saw the Xbox Series X|S logo plastered on Bethesda's beautiful Ghostwire: Tokyo office artwork we've been eagerly anticipating the game's arrival on Xbox Game Pass. Well, more than a year after Ghostwire: Tokyo's PS5...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
