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Rumour Rockstar Is Working On A GTA 4 Port For Xbox Series X|S
"We may end up seeing it drop later this year"
There's disappointment in the air surrounding Rockstar's recent GTA 6 delay, for sure, but a new rumour doing the rounds suggests that the developer may well have something else GTA-related up its sleeve in the meantime. According to Tez2, the well-known Rockstar leaker, a new current-gen port for...
News Oblivion Remastered's Performance 'Degrades' Over Time, Digital Foundry Discovers
"Profound problems have yet to be addressed"
Shortly after launch, the folks over at Digital Foundry took a good look at Oblivion Remastered and came away impressed with the Unreal Engine 5 tech powering this remake, even if issues were present - particularly on Xbox Series S. Since then,
News Warner Bros Games Revenue Declines By Almost 50% At The Start Of 2025
Suicide Squad still struggling
At the tail end of last year, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League developer Rocksteady announced the game's impending offline mode as it prepared to sunset the live service title - and publisher Warner Bros. continues to suffer as a result of the game's disappointing performance. As shared by
News DOOM: The Dark Ages Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
Here's how both Xbox versions stack up
We've already given you our review of DOOM: The Dark Ages here at Pure Xbox, where we mentioned how the Xbox Series X version looks and performs great - but how does it stack up against the Xbox Series S version? There are loads of ways to compare this, and we'll start with Digital Foundry's analysis. The...
News 2K Studio Says Next Game 'Might' Be $80 Due To Doubled Development Budget
"I think it's going to be fine, it's worth it"
Recently, both Nintendo and Microsoft have announced their moves into $80 game territory with Mario Kart World and future AAA Xbox titles, respectively - and now it sounds like other companies could be considering following suit. In a new chat at PAX East this past weekend, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford...
News Surprise! SEGA Is Bringing Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. To Xbox Series X|S
Including rollback netcode and crossplay support
To end a weekend of fighting game action at EVO Japan, SEGA hosted a special Virtua Fighter 2025 Spring broadcast and it included one particular bit of exciting news for Xbox fans. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (Yakuza) and AM2 will be bringing Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. to the Xbox Series X|S at some point in...
News Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2025 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
As we always do around this time of the month, we're taking a look today at what's ahead for June 2025's Xbox Game Pass selection, with four games having been confirmed for Game Pass next month at the time of writing. All of these are brand-new Xbox releases as well, including Remedy Entertainment's FBC: Firebreak and...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 12-16)
Including three new Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 12-16! We've got a very busy week ahead of us, highlighted by the massive Xbox first-party release of DOOM: The Dark Ages! Elsewhere, keep an eye on the likes of The Precinct, Palia, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, and various other...
Guide DOOM: The Dark Ages Release Date, Release Times & Early Access Details On Xbox
Day one on Xbox Game Pass!
DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of Xbox & Bethesda's biggest releases of 2025 - and the good news is that its Xbox Game Pass launch is right around the corner! The game's review embargo has also lifted, and we've just delivered our full verdict on the new
News Lots Of Xbox Games Have Suddenly Been Delisted In Some Countries
With more still being discovered
It's not uncommon for Xbox games to get delisted on the Microsoft Store from time to time, but it is uncommon for a huge batch to suddenly disappear overnight - and that's what's happened in some European countries. Earlier this week, Xbox fans started posting on the likes of Reddit to report games such as Kena:...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages
Here we go!
The time has finally arrived - DOOM: The Dark Ages reviews are out and floating the depths of hell, prior to Xbox's big Game Pass launch next week. Those reviews include our very own Pure Xbox write-up of course, which we'll sum up for you down below! Here's what we, and a bunch of other game critics, think of DOOM: The Dark Ages:
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update 1.2.3 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Here's what's new
Yesterday, the team behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 announced that it was going to make a major balance change in its first patch this week - and now that update is live on Xbox and Game Pass! Yep, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 patch 1.2.3 is available now, and down below are the full patch notes across all pl
Review DOOM: The Dark Ages (Xbox) - Puts The Finishing Touches On A Masterful Trilogy
Glorious Game Pass Gibbings!
Id Software's new trilogy of DOOM games, now that I've had the chance to sit down and play them all and a have a bit of a think (I can think, you know), comes across as a rather dazzling package when taken as a whole. It's almost, in hindsight, as though the devs have had a plan all along. And it's a plan that 100%...
News Killing Floor 3 Launches On Xbox This July, Negative Beta Feedback Addressed
This new floor 'bout to get messy
Tripwire Interactive, the team behind Killing Floor 3, has announced that its upcoming zed-slaying Xbox title will release on July 24th, 2025, following a shaky beta period that took place back in February. Prior to that beta getting into the hands of the public, Killing Floor 3 was set to grace Xbox Series X|S in...
News New Game Boy Advance Title Jumps To Xbox Consoles This Summer
20 years in the making
Forgive us if you already knew about this, but we came across an announcement last night that mentioned Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was released for the Game Boy Advance back in April of this year(!). That's absolutely crazy when you consider it first started development back in 2002 (albeit being left on the shelf for...
News Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages Seemingly Has Tiny Amount Of Content On Disc
Requiring a huge download to play
With DOOM: The Dark Ages now less than a week away from launch, physical copies are starting to crop up in the wild - and that's led to an interesting, if controversial revelation as folks try and install the upcoming Bethesda FPS. To put it plainly, it seems as though hardly any content from DOOM: The Dark Ages is...
News Minecraft's New Graphics Upgrade Is Now Available On Xbox
Vibrant Visuals arrives as an experimental update
Mojang this week rolled out a new update for Minecraft and while it put all the focus on its new "flat world presets" it's also quietly released one rather big and highly anticipated experimental feature. It's tied to the previous 'Vibrant Visuals' graphics upgrade announcement that plans to...
News GEX Brings Three Retro Games To Xbox This Summer, Here's A Look
Update: Release date set for June 2025
3D platformers were once at the forefront of the gaming industry, and while we've had the odd resurgence like PlayStation's Astro Bot last year, many other mascots have been long-forgotten. Sometimes there are revivals though, and it seems the anthropomorphic gecko Gex will be making a return later this year in...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Making Major Balance Change In First Xbox Patch
And it's arriving this week
New Xbox Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been enjoying a wildly successful first few weeks on the market - and now developer Sandfall Interactive has turned its attention to the first patch, arriving later this week. While the team hasn't dropped the full patch notes for Clair Obscur's first
News Mafia: The Old Country First Gameplay Revealed Ahead Of August Release On Xbox
Heading out to the old country
Following a relatively subdued marketing campaign so far, Hangar 13 is properly lifting the lid on Mafia: The Old Country today - starting with a full gameplay reveal and an official release date! You can get your hands on this new Mafia title on August 8th, 2025 - and we've thrown the brand-new trailer up above for...
News GTA 6 Tech Is Seriously Impressive, But It's Looking Like A 30FPS Game On Console
"Everything points to this being a 30FPS game"
After the surprise release of GTA 6 Trailer 2 this week, we waxed lyrical about how the upcoming Rockstar epic may end up being unmatched this generation from a tech perspective - and now the experts over at Digital Foundry have dropped their i
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 8-11)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Free Play Days is BACK, and we have another pair of recently-released Xbox titles to jump into for free this weekend - including The Chinese Room's fantastic horror effort Still Wakes The Deep <related ids="167069"> Here's what you can play with Xbox Free Play Days over the coming weekend: PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 8)
Including another day one release!
We have another Xbox Game Pass refresh coming today, folks, with two more titles entering the library on May 8th. We're particularly excited about XGP's next day one launch here - Revenge of the Savage Planet brings some light-hearted co-
News Why Are People Talking About GameCube Games On Xbox Series X?
The topic's suddenly been getting attention
As you may well know, it's been possible for a long time to emulate certain consoles on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it's certainly not something you're supposed to do - Microsoft even clamped down on it at one point. However, the scene has continued to evolve, and we've spotted a trend emerging...
News Halo Infinite Summer 2025 Update Adds 'Linear Firefight Experience' On Xbox & PC
Operation Last Stand is a-go!
Halo Infinite's Summer 2025 update is now live on Xbox and PC, and it brings a whole host of additions and changes to Microsoft's 2021 FPS - including the latest in-game event in the form of 'Operation Last Stand'. Operation Last Stand introduces a brand-new weapon — the Mutilator — which combines the series'...
News BF6 Release Window Update, Full Reveal Scheduled For 'Summer'
Ready up
EA has provided an update on the next Battlefield game release window, reconfirming it'll arrive by March 2026. Adding to this, fans can expect a full reveal of the game to take place at some point this summer. The company's CEO Andrew Wilson had the following to say in the latest financial report: "As we look to the future, we’re...
News Xbox Game Pass Gets Four Additions Today (May 7)
One Ultimate, three Standard
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we have four games joining various different XGP tiers - with one new title in the main Game Pass Ultimate library and three titles moving over to Xbox Game Pass Standard. Here's some more information on today's Xbox Game Pass re
Guide Here Are All The Changes & Enhancements Coming To Gears Of War: Reloaded On Xbox
From Gears Ultimate to Gears Reloaded
With the news about Gears of War: Reloaded now out in the wild, we're turning our attention to what exactly has changed from 2015's Gears of War: Ultimate Edition - including what Xbox players can expect to have been tweaked and improved for this new release of the original Gears of War. As we noted in a recent...
Opinion Nothing Will Come Close To GTA 6 As An Xbox Series X|S Showpiece
It just looks incredible
With the latest GTA 6 trailer now out in the wild, alongside a massive media and information blowout from developer Rockstar Games, we've gotten our deepest look at the next Grand Theft Auto game yet. At this point, the lack of direct gameplay has perhaps been a little disappointing, but I keep coming away with one...
News GTA 6 Fans Are Trying To Figure Out The Game's Voice Actors
Jason and Lucia possibly confirmed?
With GTA 6 getting a new trailer and a massive info blowout earlier today, it's suddenly restarted the hype train for Rockstar Games' upcoming release, and we've spotted a bunch of fans trying to figure out the game's voice actors. Rockstar is keeping quiet about actors for now, but it's believed that actress...
News GTA 6 Characters, Locations & Screenshots Revealed In Massive Info Blowout
Here we go!
You've probably already seen that Rockstar Games has revealed Trailer 2 for GTA 6 today, but the company has also provided tons more info on the game via its official website, along with over 50 new screenshots. Firstly, we have an official description of the story, which stars the characters of Jason and Lucia: Jason and Lucia have...
News GTA 6 Trailer 2 Has Arrived Ahead Of May 2026 Release On Xbox Series X|S
Holy moly!
Out of nowhere once again, Rockstar Games has just released its second trailer for GTA 6 - which is now due to release for Xbox Series X|S on May 26, 2026. We've thrown the brand-new video clip up above, and we'll gather up some fresh details to share with you down below. GTA 6, the next instalment in Rockstar
News These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 7-20)
Microsoft announces a new batch
Microsoft has announced a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles today, and it includes some previously confirmed titles such as DOOM: The Dark Ages, as well as some surprises such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and Police Simulator: Patrol Officers! Don't forget about DREDGE
News Xbox Adds Multiple New Sales, Including One Focused Around RPGs
The great deals continue!
Xbox isn't slowing down with these sales as we dive deeper into the new month, as today has brought us a bunch of additional promotions on top of what we saw last week, including one that's focused entirely around RPG games. Specifically, we've spotted a new Xbox Game Pass RPG sale, a Mafia: The Old Country sale, a Dark...
News Indie Hit DREDGE Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 6)
Live now in the XGP library!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, 2023 indie hit DREDGE has docked into the Game Pass Ultimate library - and we've been waiting ages to see this one arrive on XGP. So, here's a bit more information on new Game Pass title DREDGE - which took the world by storm a few years back (it has over 36k reviews...
News Gears Of War: Reloaded Is Getting The Free Upgrade Treatment On Xbox
Pretty generous!
Everyone recovered from that shock Gears of War: Reloaded announcement yet? Well, the good news is that we'll all be playing it this summer, and potentially keeping it for free - thanks to a generous offer for Xbox owners. Basically, if you already own the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for Xbox One, you'll be...
News Xbox Announces Gears Of War: Reloaded, Releasing Summer 2025
"The original Gears of War returns"
Out of nowhere, Xbox has suddenly announced Gears of War: Reloaded today - a remastered version of the original Gears of War that will be launching for various platforms very soon, including Xbox Series X and Series S. The game will feature 4K resolution, 120 FPS support, and "the ultimate multiplayer experience...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Next Major Update Includes Free Story Pack On Xbox
Specifically, 'The Works of Luis Frois'
Following the game's first major update roughly a month ago, Ubisoft has unveiled the next big patch for Assassin's Creed Shadows - and it includes a new free story pack on all platforms, including Xbox. That free story DLC is dubbed 'The Works of Luis Frois', and it involves a new quest arc playable as...
News Drive Beyond Horizons Dev Hopes To Bring Viral Hit To Xbox Eventually
It's a maybe
If you've been looking at the Steam charts in recent weeks, you may have come across a game called Drive Beyond Horizons that's been climbing the rankings - and wondering whether it'll be getting an Xbox version at some point. Well, the answer is "maybe". Drive Beyond Horizons doesn't have an Xbox release date yet, and it could be...
Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From May 2025's Future Games Show
Featuring plenty of Xbox Game Pass titles!
Back at the tail-end of last week, we were treated to yet another edition of the Future Games Show - with May 2025's event taking place from gamescom latam. As usual, there were plenty of Xbox reveals included as part of the show, six of which were upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles that are on the way very...
News New MindsEye Gameplay Looks Very Grand Theft Auto, Could Replace GTA 6 In 2025
The near-future city of Redrock awaits
Over the weekend, some fresh MindsEye gameplay has cropped up online, about a month or so out from its official Xbox launch on June 10th. This is the upcoming action-thriller led by former Rockstar president Leslie Benzies, and in the wake of that recent GTA 6 delay, we've sudde
Talking Point Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft's 2025 Prices?
Or are they now too expensive?
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that — in the midst of increased economic uncertainty — it is raising the prices of its Xbox consoles, accessories and games. In an unprecedented move compared to past console generations, Xbox's flagship console is going up by $100 five years after it launched - and it's...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 5-9)
Including two new Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 5-9! The big highlight of the next few days is the two Xbox Game Pass additions, which are the fantastic fishing adventure DREDGE and brand-new release of Revenge of the Savage Planet! Beyond those, there are some great-looking indies to keep an eye out for as well...
News Two More Xbox Game Pass Indies Confirmed For May & June 2025
Busy months get even busier!
We're always keeping our eyes peeled for new Xbox Game Pass announcements, and we've spotted two of them over the past few days - one that's a bit further out in June, and another that'll be with us very soon in May. The May game is Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, and this was revealed a very long time ago as an Xbox...
News Bendy And The Ink Machine Is Being 'Enhanced' For Xbox Series X|S
Update: And it's happening next week!
We've often noticed Bendy and the Ink Machine appearing in the Xbox charts whenever it gets a deep discount, which is a pretty impressive feat considering the Xbox One version came out seven years ago at this point! It looks like it's about to get another second wind, as it's been announced today that the game...
Talking Point With Forza Horizon 5 Now On PS5, Do You Expect To See Horizon 6 Anytime Soon?
How close are we to FH6 on Xbox?
Last month, Forza Horizon 5's PS5 debut marked the first of Xbox's 'big three' franchises to move over, and despite the transition feeling a little weird to us here at PX HQ, fans have clearly been enjoying the game a lot over on PlayStation. Naturally though, we've been thinking more about what this all means for...
News Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Dives Deep Into Souls Spinoff Coming To Xbox
And it launches later this month!
Ahead of the game's launch later this month, FromSoftware has dropped a massive overview of its upcoming Souls spinoff Elden Ring Nightreign - and it looks every bit as chaotic and action-packed as you'd expect from a follow-up to Elden Ring. Of course, we've thrown this new overview trailer up above, so you can...
News UFL Continues To Evolve With Free Xbox Perk & Multiple New Features
It's been a busy six months for this EA FC rival
It's been six months since we last talked about UFL here at Pure Xbox, which was back when the game first released for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Since then, it's evolved with various new features and in-game content across its two "seasons", and it's also just added a free Xbox Game Pass...
Reaction GTA 6's Delay Could Be Great News For Xbox And Its Fall 2025 Lineup
What a year it could turn out to be for Microsoft!
Well, the elephant has finally been caught and led out of the room; GTA 6 has officially been delayed to May 2026. That move has felt like an inevitability for months and months now, especially in the absence of a proper 2025 release date or even a follow-up trailer to Rockstar's 2023 debut effort...
News GTA 6 Gets A New Release Date As Rockstar Delays To May 2026
"We need this extra time"
Well, it's official! Rockstar Games has announced that GTA 6 will be getting a delay to May 2026, with the team insisting that more time is needed to "exceed" the expectations of the GTA fanbase. GTA 6 now has an Xbox release date of May 26th, 2026 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. "We are very sorry that this is...

















































