Xbox Game Pass News
June2022
News Commandos 3 HD, Signalis & More Announced For Xbox Game Pass
The reveals keep on coming
Ready for some more Game Pass reveals? To go alongside the 20 plus Game Pass games announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2022, and the four games announced at the Summer Game Fest Showcase 2022, we've also been treated to a smattering of additional Game Pass announcements over the past few days from other areas. So, let's...
News Forza Motorsport Comparison Video Highlights Generational Leap In Graphics
Welcome to the new Maple Valley
Forza Motorsport's grand reveal remains our top pick from Xbox's big showcase this past weekend. Developer Turn 10 has been toiling away on this one for almost five years, and well, it really shows, looking at the game's first gameplay showcase. It shows even more though, when you compare it to the previous release:...
News Redfall Will Be 'Story-Driven' With A 'Rich Narrative', Says Arkane
Despite the focus on co-op
After a solid year of silence, we finally got to see Arkane's Redfall in action during yesterday's Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. We're yet to be fully sold on the upcoming co-op shooter if we're honest, however, some of what Arkane is saying does sound promising. Despite the clear focus on co-op with this open world...
News Forza Motorsport Is The Most 'Technically Advanced' Racer Ever, Says Turn 10
And it's coming next spring
One of the most jaw-dropping reveals of yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase was our first proper look at the Forza Motorsport reboot. While a lot of the games shown yesterday, June 12th, could still be considered 'cross-gen', Forza looked like a real technical showcase for Xbox Series X|S. Developer Turn 10 certainly seems...
Reaction Credit Where Credit's Due, We Got Plenty Of Gameplay At The Xbox Showcase
No more CGI
Well, the big Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase for 2022 is now behind us, and reactions across the web have been mixed so far. Looking at our own polling here at Pure Xbox, the show seems to have gone over very well generally, but opinions further afield are more mixed. However you personally feel though, one thing is for sure: Xbox...
News PlayStation's Xbox Game Pass Competitor Goes Live Today In The US
The full list of PS Plus Extra and Premium games
Well, we've been waiting for Sony to finally bring out a competitor to Xbox Game Pass, and it's arrived in some regions today (including the US) in the form of PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium. There are a lot more games included here than were first announced a few weeks ago,...
News Ereban: Shadow Legacy Is A Stylish Stealth Platformer Hitting Xbox Game Pass In 2023
Know your legacy
Ereban: Shadow Legacy is yet another Game Pass title revealed at the big Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase yesterday, June 12th. This debut title from Baby Robot Games really stuck out to us though, with its unique visual style and slick stealth action gameplay. For now, publisher Raw Fury seems laser focused on the game's PC...
News Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels DLC Is Packed With 4 'New Biomes' & Over 200KM Of Track
This one looks STACKED
At the big Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Forza Horizon 5 developer Playground Games finally unveiled the game's much anticipated first expansion. We're returning to the world of Hot Wheels, much like Forza Horizon 3's 2nd DLC pack. However, this isn't going to be a simple rehash, as FH5: Hot Wheels is massively upping...
News 'High On Life' Debuts Its Sci-Fi Shooter On Xbox Game Pass This October
From Rick and Morty’s Justin Roiland
One of the highlights of the Xbox Game Pass roundup from this week's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 was High On Life, which is a brand-new sci-fi shooter from Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland. It's officially described as "a first-person shooter, with a real step up into A-level comedy you...
News Stalker 2 Delayed Until 2023, According To New Xbox Graphic
It's coming in next year, apparently
If you tuned into the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, you likely saw the graphic showcasing everything coming out over the next 12 months. One game on this list that has got quite a bit of attention is Stalker 2. It was mentioned last month how the development of the game had been resumed and was still expected to...
News Riot Games Bringing League Of Legends, Valorant To PC Game Pass
"Amazing content for Game Pass members"
It was announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 that Riot Games is bringing a variety of titles to PC Game Pass later this year, and some games will even be available on mobile via Xbox Game Pass as well. So, what's on the way? Here's the full list: League of Legends (PC): All Champions...
News Ark 2 Takes Inspiration From Assassin's Creed, Breath Of The Wild, And Souls-Likes
Launching with Xbox Game Pass in 2023
Today's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 gave us a fresh look at the upcoming Ark 2, which is still scheduled for release at some point in 2023, and will be launching day one with Xbox Game Pass. The developers say Ark 2 is "the biggest canvas ever for primal survival experiences, a next-generatio
News Naraka: Bladepoint Brings Its Battle Royale To Xbox Game Pass This Month
Specifically on Xbox Series X|S for now
Today's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 treated us to another June 2022 Xbox Game Pass addition in the form of popular battle royale Naraka: Bladepoint, which will arrive for Series X and Series S on June 23rd. The game recently reached a milestone of 10 million players on PC, and features "a mixture of...
News Team Ninja Reveals New Xbox Game Pass Title, 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty'
From the Bloodborne and Nioh producers
Amongst the barrage of Xbox Game Pass announcements at today's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022, we were treated to the reveal of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, coming to Game Pass in 2023. It's being worked on by the producers of Bloodborne (Masaaki Yamagiwa) and Nioh (Fumihiko Yasuda), and will see you...
News These 50 Games Are Coming To Xbox / PC In The Next 12 Months
40 of them will be on Game Pass
As you may have seen during today's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022, we were treated to a brief graphic in which Xbox boss Phil Spencer highlighted 50 games coming to Xbox and/or PC over the next twelve months. 40 of those games have already been announced for Xbox Game Pass! Here's the full list:...
News Xbox Exclusive 'As Dusk Falls' Heads To Game Pass Next Month
You love to see it
Almost two years on from its initial announcement, Xbox exclusive As Dusk Falls finally hits Xbox One and Series X|S on July 19th! This day one Game Pass title is an "original interactive drama" set in small town Arizona, and it's looking pretty great ahead of launch. This latest look, as expected, focuses on the game's...
News Over 20 Games Announced For Game Pass At Xbox Showcase 2022
Here's the full list
Right then, it's time for the Game Pass roundup! Today's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 treated us to a whole bunch of Xbox Game Pass announcements, some of which have already been announced for the service in the past, and some of which were announced for the first time at the event. We're including most of them here,...
News Scorn Gets New Gameplay Trailer, Hits Xbox Game Pass This October
It's so creepy!
Scorn is a game we've been locked onto for some time, and finally, we have a solid release date! This slime-infested horror shooter hits Xbox Series X|S on October 21st, and it heads to Xbox Game Pass on day one. Each time this game is shown we're still not 100% clear on what it actually is, but nevertheless, we're always intrigued...
News Three Persona Games Are Officially Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Starting with Persona 5 Royal this year
It's officially happening, folks! Atlus has announced that three Persona games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in the form of Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal, starting with the latter on October 21st, 2022! In terms of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden, Microsoft is telling us to...
News Obsidian's 'Pentiment' Heads To Xbox Game Pass This November
We're off to 16th century Bavaria
Not only did Obsidian Entertainment show up to the Xbox Showcase with its big Grounded 1.0 update, the famous RPG developer also announced a brand new IP. 'Pentiment' hits Xbox Game Pass later this year, and it's unique art style looks real impressive so far. Beyond that release date we don't know too much about...
News Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels Expansion Launches This July On Xbox
Loop de loop
Finally, news on Forza Horizon 5 DLC! Well, the leaks were true, Playground Games is returning to the Hot Wheels well next month, with the launch of Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels on July 19th. In terms of what to expect, it looks rather similar for the Forza Horizon 3 DLC of the same name to be honest. Sure, it'll be bigger and broader...
News Forza Motorsport Hits Xbox In Spring 2023, And It Looks Incredible
Full ray tracing support, dynamic time of day, and lots more!
Turn 10 Studios has finally showcased a deep, deep look at the Forza Motorsport reboot, which we now know hits Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2023! We didn't get just a short trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase either, we got a full look at this next-gen leap for the Forza franchise. The...
News Redfall Gameplay Premiere Shows First Look At Vampiric Co-Op Shooter
Need more blood?
Xbox has finally lifted the lid on Arkane Austin's Redfall, a four-player co-op shooter featuring some truly vampiric foes. Well, it's launching in 2023 and this first look at gameplay shows us all what to expect. First up, we're getting major Left 4 Dead / Back 4 Blood vibes from this one. Expect sprawling locales from the game's...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Announced For Xbox Game Pass Day One
That's what we like to hear!
It's official! Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to the beloved original game, is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one! There's no release date (or even a release window) for this one yet, but we've at least got a reveal trailer. "Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new...
News Turbo Golf Racing Launches Day One On Xbox Game Pass This August
Free beta live right now!
Ready for another Game Pass announcement? Turbo Golf Racing is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass on August 4th as part of the Xbox Game Preview service, available on Xbox One, Series X, Series S and PC Game Pass. If you haven't heard of it yet, Turbo Golf Racing is essentially Rocket League meets golf, where the idea is...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 13-17)
Hopefully with more to add after Sunday!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 13th to 17th! We expect to have more to add following the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 this Sunday, but for now we know that the big highlight is TNMT: Shredder's Revenge launching day one on Xbox Game Pass! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:...
Deals Get Discounts On Top Xbox Games And Game Pass Subscriptions In The Pure Xbox Sale
Up to 70% off for a limited time in the UK
We love a good saving here at Pure Xbox, so we're delighted to be able to offer you discounts (UK) on a number of top Xbox titles for a limited time at our store. From now until 23rd June, you can pick up the following digital games at significantly discounted rates in the UK. Remember that if you have an...
News Forza Horizon 4 Just Got An Update, New Save System Added
Blast from the past
All eyes are on Forza Horizon 5 at present, as we eagerly await news on the game's first major expansion. However, plenty of folks are still tearing up Great Britain's many, many muddy fields in Forza Horizon 4, and well, it just got updated for the first time in almost a year. As part of Series 49, Forza Horizon 4 has received...
News Xbox's Sarah Bond Talks About Bringing Demos To Xbox Game Pass
'Project Moorcroft' further explained
As part of yesterday's long list of Xbox announcements, 'Project Moorcroft' was revealed as a way to bring game demos to Xbox Game Pass players. In light of the announcement, Xbox's Sarah Bond has gone into further detail on the upcoming feature. Essentially, Xbox wants to recreate the 'show floor' demo...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 9-12)
With Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate
E3 season might be in full swing, but we've not forgotten about Free Play Days! This weekend's selection of free Xbox games is a solid one as well, headlined by the inclusion of Blizzard's Diablo III. Here are the three games you can download right now as part of Free Play Days: Dead by Daylight
News Four Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At Summer Game Fest 2022
Including TNMT: Shredder's Revenge!
Today's Summer Game Fest 2022 showcase has treated us to announcements of four Xbox Game Pass titles, including an unexpected surprise in the form of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge! They're not all brand new, as we've heard of Midnight Fight Express before but didn't have a date, and Humankind...
News 'Routine' Is A First-Person Horror Adventure Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Another day one drop!
Summer Game Fest 2022 just delivered a pretty big surprise with the reappearance of 'Routine'. This first person horror game was initially announced about a decade ago, before going into hiding. Well, it's back, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one. As for the game itself, we don't know too much about it since its...
News Some Lucky Halo Infinite Players Just Got An Exclusive Vehicle Skin Early
343 has now resolved this mix-up
If you play Halo Infinite multiplayer on a regular basis, or even just subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you've likely seen the latest perk - allowing you to unlock a 'Pass Tense' coating for the Razorback vehicle. While this is what Halo's socials said, it seems there's been a bit of a mix-up - with players...
Rumour Fable & Perfect Dark Won't Be At The Xbox Games Showcase
But plenty of other games will be there!
This weekend's Xbox & Bethesda Showcase should be packed with games, especially those coming from Xbox Game Studios. However, it's looking like two already-announced Xbox reboots won't be appearing, according to VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb. Speaking on his latest podcast episode, the well-known leaker and...
News Huge Batch Of Activision Blizzard Games Still Planned For Xbox Game Pass
"We want as many as possible"
It was mentioned back in January when Microsoft announced the intention to acquire Activision Blizzard that lots of games from the company would be coming to Xbox Game Pass ASAP, and that's still very much the plan. Speaking recently (as highlighted by IGN
News Xbox Plans To Release At Least 5 Exclusives Within The Next Year
The company is on track to match last fiscal year's output
After the unfortunate delays to Starfield and Redfall, we can't say we weren't a tad worried about Xbox exclusives over the next few months. However, from a recent media briefing, Xbox has raised our hopes once again. The company recently went ahead and detailed its plans over the course of...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Soon Work Outside Of Game Pass
Although you'll still need to be subscribed
Among the swathe of Xbox announcements that Microsoft just unleashed on us, the company has revealed that Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in a big way. Not only is the service coming to Smart TVs, it's also moving beyond the boundaries of the Game Pass library. Later this year, "select games" will be...
News Xbox Reveals 'Project Moorcroft', A New Demos Service For Game Pass Members
Rolling out within the next year
Microsoft has today unveiled what it's calling "Project Moorcroft", which is a game demos service that is specifically for Xbox Game Pass members. It was leaked earlier this week in a report by journalist Tom Henderson. The company says it will be rolling out this service within the next year, and the idea is to...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer 'Really Enjoying' Trek To Yomi On Xbox Game Pass
"Great setting, aesthetic and art style" says the boss
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been dipping his toe into Trek to Yomi recently; a recent addition to Xbox Game Pass. We're big fans of the Samurai adventure here at Pure Xbox, and well, it seems Phil is too! The Xbox Boss has taken to Twitter to express his enjoyment of the game during his...
News Sniper Elite 5 Patch 1.05 Fixes Community Concerns On Xbox Game Pass
The latest hotfix is live
Sniper Elite 5 has been a big hit on Xbox Game Pass, although as normal in this day and age, its launch hasn't been without issues. Most of these have been minor so far though, and developer Rebellion is already at work ironing out the kinks. Patch 1.05 is now live for Sniper Elite 5, and it focuses on some early community...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Deluxe Pack Included In Xbox Game Pass Perks
A $10 value!
Update: The Assassin's Creed Origins Deluxe Pack is now available to claim with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and if you can't find it in the Perks menu, you can instead obtain it from the Xbox website via the link below: <products id="19073"> Original story: Microsoft finally revealed its upcoming Xbox Game Pass slate earlier this...
News Forza Horizon 5 Passes 20 Million Players Globally Since Launch
Ultimate pass
Forza Horizon 5 was one of Xbox's biggest releases last year, as Microsoft's Forza sub-series has really hit its stride. Just over half a year on since launch, the game has now seen over 20 million players blast around its open world rendition of Mexico. The figure comes from the game's 'Hall of Fame' leaderboard, which when filtered...
Review Assassin's Creed Origins - Better Than Ever On Xbox Series X
Bayek it's a good' un.
Looking back on it now, Assassin's Creed Origins really did mark a brand new direction for Ubisoft's long-running franchise when it released back in October of 2017. This truly epic Egyptian odyssey introduced RPG-lite elements to the series, invigorating its core gameplay with tons of loot, weapons and gear, it completely...
News Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 7)
It's a great selection folks!
The biggest Game Pass drop of the month so far is upon us, as four games come to the service today, June 7th. Assassin's Creed Origins leads the way, with three other notable titles also arriving to provide us all with more Game Pass goodness! Here are all the new additions, followed by a quick rundown of what each...
News Xbox Exec Jokes About The Number Of 'Game Pass' Mentions At 2022's Showcase
So. Much. Game. Pass. Incoming.
We've all heard that "World Premiere" voice line over and over in our heads after an Xbox show right? The one the team loves to use at pretty much all of its Xbox showcase events. Well, this year, we better get ready to hear plenty of 'Game Pass', jokes Xbox's Aaron Greenberg. It might not be delivered with that same...
Soapbox Chorus Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass, And You Should Absolutely Play It
Don't skip this space combat spectacular
June has its fair share of big hitters and tasty treats landing on Xbox Game Pass, with the likes of For Honor: Marching Fire Edition, a newly upgraded Assassin's Creed Origins, Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection and the excellent Shadowrun Trilogy to name just a few of the delig
News Disc Room Brings Its 'Intergalactic Slaughterhouse' To Xbox Game Pass This Tuesday
"Are you ready to get sliced in half?"
Buried amongst the list of superb Xbox Game Pass titles arriving on Tuesday, June 7th is Disc Room, which is described by publisher Devolver Digital as a game where you "step into the oversized space suit of a brave scientist and explore this sprawling intergalactic slaughterhouse." The game has actually been...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 6-10)
How will your story unfold?
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 6th to 10th! The big release of this week is undoubtedly 2K and Supermassive Games' teen horror adventure The Quarry, but we've also got the likes of SpellForce 3: Reforced on the way, along with a bunch of exciting Xbox Game Pass additions such as Assassin's Creed Origins!...
News Fable Development Is 'Going Fine' Despite Rumours, Says Jez Corden
Normal development ensues
Fable has been in the headlines a little bit recently, as rumours on its progress continue to come to light. After last week's developer response ensured us that the game's 'scoping' was a normal part of development, this week, Windows Central's Jez Corden has made similar assurances. Phew! On a recent episode of their...
News 'Spacelines From The Far Out' Brings Chaotic Co-Op To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"Run your own 60s-inspired space-age alien airlines"
You may have noticed earlier this week that one of the Xbox Game Pass additions for Tuesday, June 7th is a game called Spacelines From The Far Out, which is actually releasing for the first time that day as an Xbox console exclusive. So, what is it? It's officially described as "a...
News Pac-Man Museum+ Has Suffered A Rough Week On Xbox Game Pass
Input lag and black screen issues
Pac-Man Museum+ is one of the latest Xbox Game Pass additions, although its arrival hasn't been the smoothest so far. Since it was added to the service on May 27th, players have reported several issues regarding input latency, achievements, and even game-breaking crashes. First up, input lag has been noticed across...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 2-5)
Hope you like Warhammer!
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, they're all Warhammer games to celebrate this week's Warhammer Skulls Showcase, so we're got Chaosbane,...
Roundup All New Xbox Games For June 2022
Update: Now including more Game Pass games!
Welcome to June 2022's Xbox roundup of new releases! Truth be told, we thought it was shaping up to be a fairly quiet month, but we've actually got loads of exciting Xbox releases on the way such as The Quarry, Fall Guys, Shadowrun Trilogy, Sonic Origins, Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course, The Elder...
News Assassin's Creed Origins 60FPS Update Out Now On Xbox Series X|S
Clocking in at around 3GB
Update (2nd Jun, 2022): It's time! The 60fps update for Assassin's Creed Origins is now live on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, clocking in at around 3GB on Series X. It's just an update, not a full next-gen optimisation. Added 60 FPS support when running the game on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Added a new...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (June 1-2)
June's off to a good start
It's Game Pass day! Well, it's Game Pass week, as we've had a couple of games arrive on the service over the past few days, but we've been so busy with news here at Pure Xbox that we haven't had a chance to catch you up! So, we've included both yesterday's and today's Xbox Game Pass additions below, which are For Honor:...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete June 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
"Game Pass Favorites"
The monthly Microsoft Rewards refresh has arrived for June 2022, and alongside the Monthly Bonus Round punch card, we've also got a Top 10 Xbox Punch Card for 500 points - in fact, the two are closely linked together. So, how do you complete it? Firstly, activate the punch card on the
Guide Sniper Elite 5: Cross-Play, Cross-Platform, Cross-Progression Details
Does Rebellion's latest support Cross-Platform play?
Stealth action spectacular Sniper Elite 5 has finally arrived on consoles and is available to play from day one on good old Xbox Game Pass. Rebellion's latest Nazi-blasting adventure sees everybody's favourite elite sniper, Karl Fairburne, at the very top of his game in a campaign that we...
News Xbox Game Pass Will Be Getting More 'Surprises' In June 2022
Keep your eyes peeled
We were treated earlier this week to a new batch of Xbox Game Pass additions for June 2022, but you may have noticed that the list stopped at June 7th, rather than around the middle of the month as would usually be the case. That's probably because we've got some more secret titles on the way soon, with the big Xbox and...
May2022
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (June 15)
The latest set of departures
As part of today's Xbox Game Pass update, Microsoft has revealed which games will unfortunately be leaving the library in mid-June. There's nothing earth-shattering here, but a few notable titles make up the list that departs on June 15th. Here are the five games set to leave Xbox Game Pass on June 15:...
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 1-7)
The latest batch of titles
The first batch of June 2022 Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived, with Microsoft officially revealing what's coming to the service in early June, including the likes of Assassin's Creed Origins, Chorus, and Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection! Here's the full list of games for the early part of June 2022: Date Game Platform
News PlayStation's Jim Ryan Continues To Dismiss Game Pass-Style Launches
The Xbox model is a "significant risk" for PS5 first-party games
It seems that people just can't move away from Xbox Game Pass when talking about the new PlayStation Plus revamp. In a recent investor Q&A, PlayStation's Jim Ryan was once again asked about comparisons to Xbox's service, and whether launching first party games there is something...
News Hands On Preview: Matchpoint Tennis Championships - No Frills Fun For Xbox Game Pass
Shaping up as one of the better tennis games of recent years
In just over a month's time, we'll be getting a brand-new tennis game launching day one on Xbox Game Pass in the form of Matchpoint: Tennis Championships on July 7th, and we've had a chance to go hands-on with it recently — not just the publicly available Steam demo, but also a preview...
News Horror Shooter Scorn Is 'On Track' For Xbox Game Pass This October
Spooky, scary, slimy things
After Bethesda shipped its major releases to 2023, fall 2022 is looking a bit bare on Xbox. However, one title that fascinates us every time we see it, is horror shooter Scorn. Thankfully, this one is still scheduled to launch in October, and a new development update has reinforced that. The team says that recently, a...
News SnowRunner Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Brings 4K/60 FPS To Game Pass
Gaining traction
A good year ago now, Focus Home's excellent off-road sim, SnowRunner, came to Xbox Game Pass. While the current version is pretty solid, especially on Xbox Series X, the developer has been hard at work on a native next-gen version and, well, it launches today! SnowRunner's next-gen port is delivering on what you'd expect for Xbox...
News These Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (May 31)
Including this mainline Resident Evil entry
We love bringing Game Pass addition announcements here at Pure Xbox, but as it's the end of the month, we must let you also know of what's leaving the library. A total of seven games leave Game Pass today, including Resident Evil 7. Here's the full list of games leaving today, May 31st:...
News Sniper Elite 5 UK Sales Figures Show Huge Xbox Game Pass Impact
Just 8% of physical sales were on Xbox in the UK
Sniper Elite 5 was arguably the biggest Game Pass launch of the year so far, arriving late last week. Rebellion's latest shooter got the thumbs up from us, as we labelled it "the best Sniper Elite to date". However, not many Xbox gamers went out to buy it, at least physically here in the UK...
News Tunic On Xbox Game Pass Is Full Of Undiscovered Secrets, Says Creator
"There is yet another dimension to this experience"
Tunic was a big hit when it dropped onto Xbox Game Pass back in March. In fact, We thought it was excellent, "full of secrets and hidden delights to discover". However, in a new interview with VG24/7, the game's creator has hinted that there's still plenty left undiscovered in Tunic, months after...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In May?
Sniper Elite 5? Jurassic World Evolution 2? You tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, we're looking back at May for Xbox Game Pass, which saw the likes of Trek To Yomi, Jurassic World Evolution 2, Pac-Man Museum+ and Sniper Elite 5 arriving on the service. Don't forget some o
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 30 - June 3)
Including two Game Pass upgrades
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for May 30th to June 3rd! Next week is a busy one once again, although it's mostly just indie releases aside from SnowRunner and For Honor, both of which are getting upgrades on Xbox Game Pass. SnowRunner is being optimised for Xbox Series X|S, while For Honor's "Marching Fire...
News Hellblade 2's Giant Was Mo-Capped Despite Its Enormous Size
A mortal man
Back at The Game Awards in 2021, developer Ninja Theory took us on a bit of a Hellblade 2 adventure. We were treated to a lengthy showcase of Senua's upcoming saga, and most of you probably noticed she was fighting against the odds, aka, against a humongous giant. Well, the team has given us a glimpse at how this giant character was...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (May 2022)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program has treated us to quite a few Perks in May 2022, and seeing as we're almost at the end of the month, we'd thought we'd take the opportunity to round them all up one final time. Here are the new Perks you can get your hands on this month: Phantasy Star Online 2 - May...
Guide Sniper Elite 5 Mission 8 Collectible Locations: Rubble And Ruin
All collectibles locations in Rubble and Ruin
Hello and welcome to our Sniper Elite 5 collectibles locations guide for Mission 8: Rubble and Ruin. Here we'll be helping you locate all Stone Eagles, Classified Documents, Workbenches,
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 27)
Including a bunch of classics!
It's another Game Pass drop day, May 27th, with two more titles being added to the library today including some good old Pac-Man goodness. That'll be Pac-Man Museum+, which arrives alongside Cricket 22 for PC players. Technically, today's drop brings 15 games because, well, Pac-Man Museum+ contains 14 classic Pac-Man...
News Xbox Game Pass's Party Animals Has Suffered 'Production Hell', Says Developer
But there's still hope of a 2022 release
Party Animals was announced for Xbox Game Pass this time last year, and it was always intended to have a 2022 release date, but the game's developer has revealed it has gone through "production hell" recently. In an update on Steam, it was explained that there are now three times as many people working on...
News Xbox Dev Confirms DLC Is Fully Supported For Cloud Gaming Titles
Convenient!
Xbox Cloud Gaming is becoming quite a big focus for Microsoft. Often, new Game Pass arrivals include cloud support, with touch controls also being added to new cloud gaming titles on mobile devices. However, did you know of this little bonus regarding cloud gaming DLC? Xbox's Eden Marie has once again taken to Twitter with a little FYI...
Guide Sniper Elite 5 Mission 6 Collectible Locations: Liberation
All collectibles locations in Liberation
Hello and welcome to our Sniper Elite 5 collectibles locations guide for Mission 6, Liberation. Here we'll be helping you locate all Stone Eagles, Classified Documents, Workbenches,
News Sniper Elite 5 DLC Missions Are Already Being Worked On
More balls
Rebellion's Sniper Elite 5 is finally here, and day one on Xbox Game Pass to boot! However, the mission clearly doesn't end there. Support studio Flix Interactive has already confirmed it's working on post-launch campaign missions for Sniper Elite 5. Blimey! Despite the quick turnaround on work beginning, don't expect these for a short...
Guide Sniper Elite 5: How To Fix 'EAC Error' On PC Game Pass
A workaround to help you play Sniper Elite 5 on PC
Having trouble playing Sniper Elite 5 on PC because of an EAC Error? We've got the fix for you! Players have been noticing that trying to load up Sniper Elite 5 on Xbox Game Pass via PC presents them with a variety of errors caused by the EAC system (Easy Anti Cheat), and that means they can't...
News Sniper Elite 5 Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass (May 26)
Fight your way across the most immersive maps yet
It's time for Sniper Elite 5! The latest entry in Rebellion's long-running series drops on Xbox Game Pass today, May 26th (or late May 25th in some regions), available to download on Xbox One, Series X, Series S and Windows PC. The reviews for Sniper Elite 5 have been really good so far, including...
News Xbox Game Pass 2.5D Platformer 'Replaced' Has Been Delayed To 2023
"Work has only recently restarted"
We've got a little while longer to wait for 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer Replaced, as its Xbox Game Pass launch has been pushed back to 2023 due to "the continued war in Ukraine heavily impacting development". In a statement, the Belarusian based developer explained that the team is made up of...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Free Top Gun Expansion Is Now Available
Take to the skies
Update (Wed 25th May, 2022 19:30 BST): Today's the day! The Microsoft Flight Simulator Top Gun expansion is now available for free, promising to "push your piloting abilities to the limits and beyond!" To access it, all you need to do is load up Microsoft Flight Simulator and search for the in-game marketplace, where the Top Gun...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Sniper Elite 5 On Xbox Game Pass
Cross-platform support, technical specs, etc
Ready for Sniper Elite 5 on Xbox Game Pass? The game drops in just a few short hours, landing late on May 25th in some regions, and early on May 26th in others. We're hyped for the game here at Pure Xbox, so we've picked out some of the questions you've been asking us, and put together a little pre-launch...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Sniper Elite 5 On Xbox Game Pass
It's impressing folks so far!
Sniper Elite 5 hits Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, May 26th (or earlier, depending on your region), and reviews are beginning to trickle out for Rebellion's latest shooter. In short, it's getting solid reviews so far, with our very own writeup here at Pure Xbox labelling Sniper Elite 5 as "the best Sniper Elite to date"...
Review Sniper Elite 5 - The Best Sniper Elite To Date And A Sure Shot For Game Pass
Moisten Nagant
It's been seventeen years now since we first got a taste for Rebellion's superlative Sniper Elite series and, in the years that have followed, it's a franchise that has steadily grown and evolved into a sure thing, a safe bet, in terms of serving up slick, satisfying and highly replayable slo-mo sniper action for fans of exploding...
News Descenders Publisher Shoots Down Claims That 'Xbox Game Pass Is Bad For Devs'
"Anyone tweeting [this] has zero clue..."
Xbox Game Pass has been the talk of the week so far, mainly due to Xbox's Twitter response to a Kotaku article about "Game Pass burnout", and it's prompted yet another discussion about whether Game Pass is good for developers. Notably, Mike Rose of Descenders publisher No More Robots chimed in on the...
News InXile Defends Xbox In Response To 'Game Pass Fodder' Comment
Says working for Xbox is a "dream"
Yesterday, the official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account went viral after responding to a Kotaku article about 'Game Pass burnout', and one of Xbox's game studios also got involved in the drama on the social media platform. Xbox's tweet, which has received over 50,000 likes, prompted Wasteland developer inXile...
Guide Sniper Elite 5 Release Date & Release Times On Xbox Game Pass
Here's when you can start playing
If you're as excited as us about Sniper Elite 5 hitting Xbox Game Pass on day one, you'll probably want to know exactly when you can go hands on. We already knew the release date, and now developer Rebellion has now revealed Sniper Elite 5's release time info across all platforms, so here's when you can play on Xbox...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 24)
Floppy disks are back
It's another Game Pass drop day today, May 24th, with two games being added to the library. We kick things off with Floppy Knights, a turn-based deck-builder that's name relates to floppy disks, rather than some weird knights that have scurvy or something... The other new addition is Hardspace: Shipbreaker, a PC-only title...
News Xbox Throws Major Shade At Claims Of 'Game Pass Burnout'
Going viral in the process
If you happened to be browsing Twitter last night, you may well have come across a response from the official Xbox Game Pass account that ended up going viral, talking about a Kotaku article describing Xbox Game Pass "burnout". The article, which mentioned various Xbox fans and journalists suggesting they might think of...
News Former Xbox Exec 'Scared' That Game Pass May Hurt Game Sales
He compared Xbox's service to Spotify
Former Xbox executive Ed Fries has appeared on a recent Xbox podcast warning about the potential impacts of Xbox Game Pass. While Fries admits he enjoys the service from a customer point of view, he says he's worried that it could lead to decreased game sales. "So Game Pass makes me nervous. As a customer, I...
News Assassin's Creed Origins 60FPS Update Reportedly Imminent
Smooth sailing
Assassin's Creed Origins hits Xbox Game Pass early next month, and it's looking like next-gen fans might get another boost as well. PlayStation Game Size on Twitter has spotted a backend update to Origins that "enabled higher framerate" when running on next-gen. Of course, given the Twitter profile, this is referencing the...
News Another In-Development Starfield Image Has Leaked Online
Opening new doors
Starfield may have been delayed to 2023 recently, but that seemingly hasn't stopped the leaks. We've seen some screenshots appear before, including a set of five just last month, and now another one has cropped up, aiming to prove the game has... doors. That's right, a Reddit user has dropped this
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 23-27)
An award-winning series returns to Game Pass!
Welcome to your weekly roundup of new releases on Xbox! This week is a big one thanks to the arrival of Sniper Elite 5 on Xbox Game Pass at launch, along with Pac-Man Museum+. But also away from Xbox Game Pass, we've got the likes of Kao The Kangaroo
News Jurassic World Evolution 2 Movie Tie-In Leaks Following Xbox Game Pass Launch
Potentially releasing in just three weeks!
Jurassic World Evolution 2 just hit Xbox Game Pass, and it's looking like next month's movie entry might be bringing more content to the game. A 'Dominion Biosyn Expansion' pack has been spotted on the Steam Database, with a June release date. Of course, such a date would make sense, given Jurassic World...
News Stalker 2 Development Is Back Underway Says Developer
Aiming for a December release
A member of the GSC Game World development team has reassured fans that work on Stalker 2 has resumed, following a brief pause due to the events in Ukraine. The comment comes from the game's official Discord channel, which Polish website GRYOnline spotted. One fan headed to the channel to quiz the team on whether
Guide Xbox Game Pass May 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates for May
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in May 2022? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass this May, as...
News How To Pre-Install Assassin's Creed Origins With Xbox Game Pass
Get it downloaded ahead of time
We finally have a date for Assassin's Creed Origins on Xbox Game Pass! The game arrives in just a few short weeks on Tuesday, June 7th, and if you want to be ready ahead of time, there's a way to pre-download it right now. Again, this requires you to use the official Xbox app trick that allows you to download games...
News Ubisoft Reveals Launch Dates For Two Xbox Game Pass Titles
An Egyptian adventure awaits
Back in April, Ubisoft revealed that it was planning on bringing more of its back catalogue to Xbox Game Pass. The biggest game announced was Assassin's Creed Origins and well, we have a date for its Game Pass arrival folks! Mark it on your calendars, June 7th! Assassin's Creed Origins comes to the service in just a few...
News Xbox Activision Blizzard Deal Is 'Moving Fast' Says Microsoft President
But it's not there yet
Microsoft shattered the gaming landscape earlier this year by announcing its intentions to acquire Activision Blizzard. We're a good few months on from the announcement now, and Microsoft thinks things are going well, at this stage. Microsoft president Brad Smith recently discussed the deal with Belgian outlet L'
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 19-22)
You'll need XBL Gold or Game Pass Ultimate to play
As another weekend comes by, another set of Free Play Days titles are up on Xbox Live. This week's selection is another solid one, even if two of these games do feature in Xbox Game Pass as well. Here's what you can download and play right now as part of Free Play Days: PGA Tour 2K21
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