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Guide Forza Horizon 5: How To Access The Hall Of Fame Leaderboard
Climbing the ranks
The Forza Horizon 5 Hall of Fame is a key part of the campaign progression, granting access to content like the ongoing Festival Playlist. However, there's also a Hall of Fame Leaderboard where you can compare your Accolades with friends, nearby players, and the wider Forza Horizon 5 community. Here's how to access it once you've...
Guide Forza Horizon 5: How To Gift Drop Cars To Other Players On Xbox
Sharing is caring
Forza Horizon 5 introduced a number of new features over its predecessor, one of them being Gift Drops. You may have noticed one come your way in the early parts of the game, gifted from random players online. But, how do you send a car yourself? As sending Gift Drops can sometimes crop up as a Festival Playlist objective, it's...
News Sonic Origins Brings Its Remastered Collection To Xbox This June
"Classic Sonic re-defined"
It's official! Sonic Origins is heading to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on June 23rd, 2022. The game allows you to "relive the classic collected adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD," this time in "polished high definition." It also promises "new areas...
News Former PlayStation Exclusive Arcadegeddon Hits Xbox This July
Jumping ship
Developer Illfonic has revealed that its early access shooter, Arcadegeddon, will fully release on July 5th. The colourful rogue-like third person shooter was a PlayStation console exclusive when it launched into early access last year, but it's now making it way to Xbox platforms as well. For those unaware — which is probably most...
News Xbox Insiders Can Join Another Evil Dead: The Game Beta This Weekend
But you need to sign up ASAP
Update (April 20th, 2022): Xbox has revealed that a second beta period for Evil Dead: The Game will run for Xbox Insiders this weekend. From April 22nd through April 24th, you can jump back into the twisted world of Evil Dead on Xbox platforms. Just like the first beta, you'll have to sign up to the Xbox Insider program...
News WWE 2K22's Latest Patch Adds Some Really Impressive New Features
It's surpassed our expectations
WWE 2K22 has been a really nice breath of fresh air since it arrived in March, and 2K has really knocked it out of the park with this latest update for the game, fixing (or at least tweaking) a few of the issues we had with it back at launch. The big highlight of the update is the addition of the NXT 2.0 Arena in...
News Here Are The Patch Notes For Battlefield 2042's Huge 4.0 Update
Including new voice chat options
Last week, details about this month's major Battlefield 2042 update began to trickle out of developer DICE. Voice chat is the big new addition, finally coming to the game six months after launch. However, there's a lot more packed into this update than voice chat, with DICE making over 400 individual changes to...
News New Witcher 3 Analysis Video Shows It Already Runs Great On Xbox Series X
The results are seriously impressive!
Recently, CD Projekt Red delivered the disappointing news that its Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen patch has been delayed indefinitely. However, we've come across this new analysis video showing the One X version running on Xbox Series X and, we have to admit, it's pretty impressive. The Xbox One X version of The...
News Research And Destroy Is A New Co-Op Shooter Launching On Xbox Game Pass This April
With a unique art style
Xbox has revealed what's coming to Game Pass for the rest of April, and there's a good selection of games inbound. However, one in particular caught our eye; a new turn-based co-op shooter that's coming to the library on day one. Research and Destroy may well be turn-based, but it's a pretty different style for the genre. It...
News Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 30)
The latest list of departures
Update: We've got one more game to add to the list - Secret Neighbor will also be leaving on April 30th. Original story: Microsoft has revealed the next set of games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of April, and unfortunately we've got some big departures on the way such as Outlast 2 and...
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 19-28)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived, with Microsoft officially revealing what's coming to the service in mid-late April. We're kicking things off today with the surprise addition of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion! In addition to the following seven games, Microsoft is also adding two Ubisoft titles in...
News Huge Elden Ring Patch 1.04 Adds New NPC Events And Rebalances Combat
Let's dive in
Bandai Namco has detailed a new Elden Ring update, specifically patch 1.04, and it includes a huge number of additions and changes. The two big additions are some new dialogue instances for the 'Patches' NPC, and a new control option that allows players to disable auto rotate on the in-game camera. Beyond that, patch 1.04 includes a...
News 'Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion' Surprise Launches On Xbox Game Pass
Wreaking havoc
Well, this one came out of nowhere! In a surprise addition, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion has been added to Xbox Game Pass today, April 19th. Despite the odd name, this pixelart puzzle adventure looks pretty fun! You're literally a rogue turnip that becomes a "menace to society", what could possible go wrong? Anyway, here's all the...
Deals Another 70+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (April 19-26)
Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The Xbox Spring Sale 2022 ends this Thursday, but we've also got 70+ more Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers to take advantage of over the next seven days. We've included all of this week's Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers in the table below, as rounded up by...
News Sonic Origins Cover Art Leaked Via The PlayStation Store
Xbox release date coming soon?
It's been a very long time since we last heard anything about Sonic Origins, the upcoming retro collection set to release in 2022 "on the latest platforms," but it looks like the wait for more concrete news is almost finally over. Earlier today, the cover art for the collection appeared to leak via the official...
News Rogue One DLC Arrives In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga This Week
Oh... it's beautiful
We've been having a blast with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga over the past couple of weeks here at Pure Xbox, and it's about to get even better, as the Rogue One DLC pack arrives this Tuesday, April 19th. This adds a variety of characters from the well-regarded spin-off movie such as Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, Director...
News Xbox Fans Highlight Quick Resume Issues With Online Games
"I often have to reboot the game..."
The Quick Resume feature on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is a fantastic one if you want to instantly jump back into a single-player campaign, for example, but games that require an online connection aren't always as smooth. As the majority of us have probably experienced at this point, always-online games...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (April 18-22)
Including a re-release with "hyper-realistic visuals"
It's time for a look at what's coming to Xbox this week! We've got a couple of particularly notable releases in the form of Chernobylite: Enhanced Edition for Xbox Series X and S and the day one launch of MotoGP 22, alongside a whole bunch of indie games. Plus, Microsoft will hopefully treat us...
Guide Demonfall Xbox Controls List
A list of controls for the Roblox game, Demonfall
We're seeing a lot of excitement across the web for the arrival of Demonfall on Xbox, and the one question that seems to be on everyone's mind right now is, what are the Xbox controls for Demonfall? So, we're here to help you out. Below, you'll find a list of Demonfall Xbox controls (thanks to Toshi...
Feature Will Chip Shortages Mean No Xbox Series X|S Upgrade This Generation?
Xbox Series One
Last generation was the first time we ever got a true upgrade within a console life cycle. Sure, we always received slim consoles here and small revisions there, but the Xbox One X marked a significant change in direction for console gaming. The mid-gen Xbox One X was a massive upgrade on the base console, bringing incredibly high...
News Here's A Look At The New Halo Infinite Multiplayer Maps Coming In Season 2
Introducing Catalyst and Breaker
Following on from a first look video last week of Halo Infinite multiplayer Season 2, developer 343 has now released a map preview blog - showcasing the new maps Catalyst (arena) and Breaker (BTB). Both of these maps will make their debut on the 3rd of May alongside the second season of Halo Infinite. Here's a...
News No More Heroes 3 Jumps From Nintendo Switch To Xbox This Year
"Warm up those beam katanas..."
Pure Xbox members who frequent our sister site Nintendo Life will be well aware of No More Heroes 3, which launched on the Switch back in August 2021, and now it's officially coming to Xbox One, Series X and Series S in 2022! The new versions of the game will feature improved graphics, higher frame rates and faster...
Hardware Review Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX - Fine-Tuned Audio With Brilliant Battery Life
In a smart package
When the Stealth 600 Gen 2 Max showed up for review, I didn't think it'd break into my established setup. This reviewer has been using Astro headsets for years, namely the A40 and A50 ranges. However, during my time with the Gen 2 Max it completely won me over and has become my wireless headset of choice over other options. The...
News Two More Of April 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Own the competition
You can now begin downloading the second batch of April 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Hue and Xbox 360 game MX vs. ATV Alive. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can look...
News Microsoft Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards For The Xbox Spring Sale 2022
Update: More are being sent out!
Update (Fri 15th Apr, 2022): Didn't get selected for one of these in the first batch? Check again! Microsoft is sending out even more free Xbox Gift Cards, with many people reporting to have received one yesterday, April 14th. Original story (Sat 9th Apr, 2022): Yes, it's that time again! Microsoft is once more...
News Xbox The 'Dominant Platform' For Digital Sales Of LEGO Star Wars In The UK
The fastest-selling LEGO game in history
There's been a lot of talk in regards to UK sales figures over the past couple of years about how PlayStation often sells a lot more physical copies of games than Xbox, but what about digital? Well, the new LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is an interesting example, as Xbox has proved the "dominant...
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (April 15)
Last chance to try this exploration-survival experience
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of The Long Dark and Rain On Your Parade. EA Play will also be removing F1 2019 from Game Pass on April 18th. Here are the four games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game...
Review Lost In Random - A Cult Classic In The Making
We're all mad down here
Update (Thu 14th Apr, 2022): With Lost in Random now part of EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, we're re-sharing our original review from last year to give you an idea of what to expect. Enjoy! Original Review (Tue 14th Sep, 2021): Lost in Random feels like the sort of game that would have come out 15 years ago. That's...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Hits 18 Million Copies Sold, Witcher Series Now At 65 Million
As a new saga begins
CD Projekt Red has revealed some interesting stats regarding its two major series' in a recent earnings presentation. The Polish developer has revealed that 2020's Cyberpunk 2077 is now at 18 million copies solid, while the whole Witcher series stands at over 65 million. Impressive numbers. The Witcher 3 itself has sold a...
News Dead Space Remake Is Already Changing Based On Fan Feedback
Isaac's new-gun
Last summer, EA officially revealed a Dead Space remake. Arguably, this horror classic doesn't really need the remake treatment but hey, its 2022, everything's getting remade in some fashion these days. Anyway, at least EA seems to be taking fan feedback seriously with this one. Not even a year after its announcement, Dead Space...
News YouTuber Creates Incredible One-Handed Xbox Series X|S Controller
It works!
Xbox has done a lot for accessibility in recent years, especially in creating its Adaptive Controller, usable across a variety of systems and configurations. However, a YouTuber that goes by the name of Akaki Kuumeri has taken things into their own hands, modding a standard Xbox controller into something pretty special. The YouTuber has...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Now Available On Console In Brazil
More options for Brazilian fans
Xbox has announced that its Cloud Gaming program has expanded to console players in Brazil. Previously, cloud content was available on other devices — like PCs, tablets and mobile phones — but not on actual Xbox consoles. You can now jump in and stream games via your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S system in the...
News Eager For More Sonic? An Official Sonic Game Is Now Live In Roblox
Speed demon
It's been a hot minute since we got a brand new Sonic game. Sonic Forces was the last proper title from developer Sonic Team, although the Genesis-inspired Sonic Mania has also added to the series in recent years. Now though, a new Sonic adventure is upon us. Well, sort of. While we're waiting for Sonic Team to release Sonic Frontiers,...
News Lost In Random Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass (April 14)
"Face the unknown in a unique blend of tactical combat and card collection"
It may not be a huge Game Pass drop day today, but one title is being added to the EA Play library: Lost in Random. We were pretty impressed with this EA Originals title when we went hands on last September, scoring it 8/10 in our review. If you're a Game Pass Ultimate...
News Konami's eFootball 2022 Relaunches On Xbox With Massive Update
The free-to-play footie game kicks off again
Remember how bad eFootball 2022, the free-to-play PES replacement, was at launch back in September of 2021? Well, Konami does too, and that's why the game has relaunched as Version 1.0.0 today on Xbox with a massive overhaul. It's free to download right now on the Xbox Store, featuring a new gameplay...
News Halo: MCC Is More Popular Than Halo Infinite On Steam Right Now
Following latest update
Halo: The Master Chief Collection finally made its way to PC in 2019, five years after its initial Xbox One launch. It's safe to say the re-launch has been a hit, so much so that right now, its playerbase seems to be healthier than Halo Infinite's. Looking at Steam's database numbers, just over 9,000 players online at once...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 14-17)
Return to this beloved supernatural adventure
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's included this week? Well, we've got Remedy's beloved Control, but sadly not the Ultimate Edition, The Elder...
News 'Loyal Fans On Xbox And PC Game Pass' Help Scarlet Nexus Reach Two Million Players Worldwide
"Thank you very much"
The stylish JRPG Scarlet Nexus got a surprise release during Xbox's Tokyo Game Show stream last September, and now an update reveals the game has been experienced by more than 2 million players around the world. This figure also includes Xbox and PC Game Pass players. Overall digital sales have reportedly topped one million as...
News AEW Console Game Reportedly Targeting Surprise 2022 Launch
It could be with us in a few months
We've found ourselves talking about the AEW console game again! A new report from Fightful Select has indicated today that the game is targeting a surprise September 2022 release date, although that's a "tentative" window for now. That means we could theoretically be playing it in just five months' time if all...
News The Witcher 3's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Has Been Delayed
"We are evaluating the scope of work to be done..."
Sad news if you're a Witcher 3 fan today, as CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the free Xbox Series X and Series S upgrade for the game will no longer be releasing in Q2 2022 as planned, having been delayed indefinitely. The reason for this is because the team wants to finish off the rest of the...
News Battlefield 2042 April Update Detailed, Includes 400+ Changes
And a weapon overhaul
Battlefield 2042's rough launch was about six months ago now, believe it or not, and the wheels finally seem to be in motion regarding future updates. Ahead of the season one launch this summer, DICE is delivering a pretty big update later this month, and there are some big changes coming. First up, the previously promised...
News Xbox Series X|S RPG Steelrising Gets Fresh Gameplay, And September Release Date
Coming soon!
Last summer, we got a first glimpse at gameplay for Steelrising, the next-gen-only RPG from the developer of Greedfall. Initially the team planned for a June 2022 launch, however, following a short delay, we now have a proper release date: September 8th. Now that Spiders Games has nailed down the release date, they're ready to show so
News Dead Island 2 Reportedly Set For Re-Reveal This Summer
With a potential release shortly after
Ah, remember Dead Island 2? Way before the original Dead Island developer launched Dying Light, Dead Island 2 was revealed, back in 2014. We've seen barely anything on the game since, and it's changed hands a few times in the past few years. Those changing hands finally stopped with Dambuster Studios, the team...
News 343 To Deliver 'Multiple Updates' For Halo: MCC Throughout 2022
Finish the fight
Yesterday saw the arrival of a huge new update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which added The Flood to the game's Firefight mode and much more. If you're eager for additional new content, the good news is the 343 is just getting started for 2022. In the same blog update, the Halo developer spoke about how it was dedicated...
News Activision Greenlights Another Call Of Duty From Sledgehammer Games, Says Report
Projected 2025 release window
Call of Duty: Vanguard is only about six months old, but developer Sledgehammer Games is reportedly working on another COD game already! So much for slowing down the annual releases eh? The Tom Henderson report, via exputer, says that pre-production has begun on Sledgehammer's next COD title, and it may be aiming for a...
News Xbox Tops UK Charts For Console And Accessory Sales In March 2022
A strong month for Microsoft
Last week, we shared the report that the Xbox Series X and Series S had outsold the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in March 2022 in the UK, and now we've got more insight on this courtesy of GamesIndustry.biz. The outlet says that over 112,000 consoles were sold in the UK in March, which was a rise of 21% over...
Deals All 25+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2022
Update: Now including this week's Deals with Gold
Update (Tue 12th Apr, 2022): We've updated this list to include the Deals with Gold for the week spanning April 12th to April 19th, adding five more games to the list (and removing a few as well). Enjoy! Original story: The Xbox Spring Sale 2022 is now live, and as usual, it includes a sizeable...
News Halo Support Team Certain Affinity Is Now Working On 'Evolving Halo Infinite'
Certainly, Chief
There have been quite a few rumours and reports on developer Certain Affinity as of late. Discussion around a potential 'Monster Hunter-style' game from CA continues, and we've also heard rumours of the team working on a Halo Infinite battle royale. Well, we now know for sure they're working on something Halo-related. The
News Lords Of The Fallen 2 Set To Release In 2023 For Xbox Series X|S
"CI Games’ most ambitious soulslike project to date"
We've got an official release window for Lords of the Fallen 2, the follow-up to the 2014 action-RPG, as developer CI Games has confirmed in a management report that the title is currently targeting a 2023 launch on Xbox Series X|S. In the report, it mentions that Lords of the Fallen 2 is...
News Action-RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Launches On Xbox Game Pass In May
Day one goodness
The Game Pass announcements are coming thick and fast, the latest being that Action-RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising hits the service on day one, May 10th. Rising, and its sequel Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, were both announced as Xbox Game Pass titles last summer. However, neither had definitive release dates until now, with...
