Xbox Game Pass News
June2022
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
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 19)
Vampire slaying or crop harvesting?
It's yet another Game Pass drop day! Two more titles head to the library today, May 19th, including the incredibly popular Vampire Survivors on PC, and the latest entry in the long-running farming sim, Farming Simulator 22. Farming Simulator 22 V
News Xbox Announces Involvement With Upcoming Japanese Indie Showcase
The event takes place this weekend
Xbox Wire has revealed a little more info about the Indie Live Expo 2022, and the platform's involvement in the showcase. To mark the occasion, Xbox is hosting an Indie Live Expo sale, which is currently ongoing as part of this week's Xbox deals. The post also details what the showcase will deliver, and we're...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Latest World Update Enhances Italy & Malta
Another free download
Microsoft Flight Simulator fans, we've got another free world update upon us! This latest update for the game enhances Italy and Malta, featuring four handcrafted airports, over 100 points of interest, and much more! Specifically, here's a list of what today's update includes: Four handcrafted airports: Palermo Airport...
News Vampire Survivors Is Heading To PC Game Pass This Week
"Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn!"
Today's Xbox Game Pass update for May included a bit of a surprise in the form of Vampire Survivors. This PC-only action game is all about slaying as many creatures as possible before time runs out... and that's about it, in a good way! Here's a quick developer breakdown: Mow down...
News How To Pre-Install Sniper Elite 5 With Xbox Game Pass
Ahead of its May 26 launch
Update: Fortunately there is now an official way to pre-install Sniper Elite 5 through Xbox Game Pass on console! All you need to do is head to the Xbox Game Pass app, search for Sniper Elite 5 in the "Coming Soon" section (or manually with the 'Y' button), and then select the "pre-install" option to begin the download...
News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (May 31)
The latest list of departures
Microsoft has revealed the next set of games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of May, including some major departures such as Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Superhot: Mind Control Delete. In regards to Knockout City, that game is going free-to-play soon, hence its removal. Update: An...
News These 12 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 17-27)
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 late May. We've got a bunch of them dropping today, including Jurassic World Evolution 2! Here's the full list of games for the latter part of May: Date Game Platform May 17th Her Story
News Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 17)
Including a surprise of Jurassic proportions
Update: We've actually got a fifth if you count the cloud version of Skate, which we've added below. It's Game Pass day! Microsoft has yet to officially announce the next batch of games for May 2022 as of yet, but we've already been treated to three (update: now four!) separate announcements for May...
News Fall Guys Xbox Technical Specs & Game Pass Perks Revealed
Xbox Game Pass makes it even sweeter
So, Fall Guys is finally coming to Xbox! The game has been given a release date of June 21st, 2022, at which time it'll be launching on a wide variety of platforms as a free-to-play title with full cross-play and cross-progression. There will be four versions of the game in all — Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox...
News Furi 'Didn't Align With The Game Pass Strategy' Says Developer
"This is why we took the decision not to bring the DLC to Xbox at launch"
Last week, we reported on the news that Furi developer The Game Bakers had decided to drop DLC support on Xbox. At the time, the team said that low interest levels on Xbox had led to the decision, and a new interview with VICE now links those interest levels to Xbox Game Pass.
News Early Look At PS Plus Premium Shows How It Compares To Xbox Game Pass
Let the battle commence
Right, Sony has finally revealed more information on its huge overhaul of PlayStation Plus, and it's starting to compare quite heavily to Xbox Game Pass. While Sony has confirmed that its first party games won't launch on any tier of PS Plus, its newly revealed game list shows a huge reliance on classic PlayStation first...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 16-20)
Take a bite out of this lineup
Welcome to your weekly roundup of new releases on Xbox! This week is looking pretty interesting, with Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong arriving on May 19th, and games like Dolmen, Outward: Definitive Edition and Eternal Threads also on the way. In terms of Game Pass, we're still waiting on more information from...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (May 15)
Last chance to try this survival action shooter
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including some notable departures such as Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster and Ubisoft's extreme sports title, Steep. Here are the six games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Digital Foundry Highlights Improvements To GTA Trilogy On Xbox
Are you no longer a liability, CJ?
Three classic GTA games re-released late last year, in the form of GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. While a modernisation effort was much appreciated, it's safe to say the execution was less than ideal. Well, six months later it's looking like these games are in a better state. The folks over at Digital...
News Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn Dev Details RPG's 'Rich World' Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Pulling back the curtain
A couple of months ago Ashen developer A44 Games revealed its next RPG, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. Flintlock looks like a natural evolution from the team's last game, and they've now sat down to discuss how their new game world is being built. The team emphasises how it has tried to cram more details into its settlements...
News Head To Spy School In Two Point Campus On Xbox Game Pass
The name's Bond
Two Point Campus heads to Xbox Game Pass later this summer, and it's proving to be anything but a normal, civilised school. Last month, Sega revealed a wizarding level for the upcoming sim and now, as it turns out, you can also learn how to be a spy. Yep, the game's latest level reveal is 'Spy School', where lessons about how to...
News NHL 22 Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass (May 12)
The perfect compliment to the playoffs!
Anyone for some hockey? Today's Xbox Game Pass release is NHL 22 which arrives on the Ultimate version of the service as part of EA Play, although it's only on console - there's no PC or cloud version of this one. If you're wondering what's different about 22 to compared to 21, the series actually jumped to...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 12-15)
You'll need XBL Gold or Game Pass Ultimate to play
It's that time again folks, as another batch of Free Play Days titles are up for the weekend. This particular selection is a very good one, offering three distinctly different games for us to enjoy. So, what's up for grabs? Well, the headlining act is Ubisoft's The Division 2, a sprawling 'shooter...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Animal Antics' Xbox Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
Note: The video above is courtesy of Rewards Hunter on YouTube. It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed today that another new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. Firstly, you'll need to activate...
News Sony CFO Says That Game Pass-Style Launches Would Cause Exclusives To 'Deteriorate'
"That will deteriorate the first-party title quality"
Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki has discussed the the idea of PlayStation exclusives launching on PS Plus; a hot topic since Xbox Game Pass began to integrate first party games many years ago. This time, comments come from a recent earnings call and for now, the company line hasn't changed. That line is...
News Game Dev Receives Abuse And Apparent Death Threat After Trek To Yomi Tweet
Game Pass comment causes anger on social media
A game developer has apparently received a death threat, alongside lots more abuse, after a tweet he made a few days ago suggesting Flying Wild Hog's Trek To Yomi will have been much more successful on Xbox Game Pass than it would have as part of any PSN sale. As reported by GFinity, the developer,...
Reminder GTA San Andreas Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
The Definitive Edition is on the way out
We've only got the one game leaving Xbox Game Pass today, but it's a pretty big one in the form of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition, which is being removed from the service six months after its first released. The game got off a very rocky start with plenty of bugs and glitches last...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 10)
Including this fast-paced 2.5D action RPG
It's Game Pass day! We've got three games joining the service today, and they're all technically new releases on Xbox, although Danganropa 2 has been on other platforms, and This War of Mine is a new "Final Cut" version. Here's a brief rundown of the three new Game Pass additions for today (May 10th):
News Halo Infinite's New Performance Mode Features Some Serious Cutbacks On Xbox Series S
Finite frames
343 Industries has finally added a 120Hz mode to Halo Infinite on Xbox Series S, and the results are mixed to say the least. YouTube channel VG Tech has taken a look at the new performance mode across all game modes, so let's have a look at the results. To start things off, Halo Infinite on Xbox Series S rarely hits 120fps in reality...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 9-13)
Ready for some over-the-top multiplayer action?
This week is looking pretty interesting for new releases on Xbox, as we've got a bunch of Xbox Game Pass releases heading our way such as Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising and This War Of Mine: Final Cut, while Evil Dead: The Game is also heading t
News Little Witch In The Woods Debuts On Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Launching with Xbox Game Preview
We've got another Xbox Game Pass confirmation to report, as the Xbox Korea team on Facebook have revealed that pixel art adventure Little Witch in the Woods will be coming to Xbox Game Preview on Tuesday, May 17th. In the game, you'll play as an apprentice witch called Ellie as you progress through the narrative,...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In April?
MLB The Show 22? Life is Strange? You tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, we're looking back at April for Xbox Game Pass, and we saw plenty of great releases once again such as MLB The Show 22, NBA 2K22, Life is Strange: True Colors and more! Don't forget the former PlayStation exclusive Bugsnax as well, and the EA Play...
News Microsoft Could Be Set To Release An Xbox Streaming Device Within The Next Year
Dedicated streaming app for Samsung Smart TVs also incoming
It seems as though Microsoft is preparing to release a physical device that will allow users to stream a catalogue of Xbox games to their televisions, as well as giving them access to a library of movies and TV shows, without the need for a console. According to a report by VentureBeat the...
Review Citizen Sleeper - A Unique Narrative RPG That's A Perfect Fit For Xbox Game Pass
Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it?
Jump Over The Age, the developer behind the sublime alien ocean exploration adventure In Other Waters, returns with yet another wonderfully unique experience in the form of Citizen Sleeper, a life sim RPG that looks and feels like nothing else we've played recently. Here you assume the role of a...
News Outriders Hasn't Been Profitable Despite Positive Xbox Game Pass Launch
"Net proceeds from the sale of Outriders were insufficient"
Outriders was a pretty big deal when it launched on Xbox Game Pass in April 2021. The shared world co-op shooter from developer People Can Fly seemed to get off to a decent start, thanks in part to big player numbers on Xbox Game Pass. However, new details paint a slightly different...
News Umurangi Generation Special Edition Hits Xbox Game Pass This Month
A surprise addition
How about another Game Pass confirmation for May? The latest is Umurangi Generation Special Edition, which will be jumping from Nintendo Switch to Xbox Game Pass in just a couple of short weeks on Tuesday, May 17th. The first-person photography game first arrived on PC back in 2020 before the Special Edition landed on Switch in...
News Xbox Trolled Us Yesterday With A Ridiculous Microsoft Rewards Quest
Just a bit of fun
It's been a weird week for the Xbox Game Pass Quests program as part of Microsoft Rewards. Firstly, the new Quests for May didn't go live when they were supposed to on Tuesday (they ended up being delayed by a few hours), and then we only got one weekly Quest rather than the usual two, and then we got a very bizarre Quest on...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Trek To Yomi On Xbox Game Pass
Start your samurai quest
Samurai adventure Trek to Yomi has finally arrived on Xbox, and it's yet another day one Game Pass release. With that in mind, you're probably wondering how the game is stacking up thus far. As the review embargo has lifted, opinions are starting to hit the web, including our own take on Trek to Yomi. So, here's what the...
Review Trek To Yomi - Stylish Samurai Action With Real AAA Polish
Bow to your Sensei
The plight of the sole samurai looms large in Trek to Yomi, as you're tasked with choosing your warrior's path and ultimately, fighting to survive a pretty hellish situation by the end. This stylish 2D action game from developer Flying Wild Hog is a delight throughout its runtime though, even if its combat sometimes stumbles in...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 5-8)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
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 and Game Pass Ultimate members, and they're all ready to download right now. This week, we've got gorgeous puzzle adventure Call of the Sea, 2K's Sid Meier's...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 5)
Pick up your sword, samurai
It's Game Pass day today, May 5th, and this update includes a much-anticipated day one release! That'll be Flying Wild Hog's Trek to Yomi, which arrives alongside fellow day one drop Citizen Sleeper. Here's a brief rundown of the two new Game Pass additions for today (May 5): Citizen Sleeper (Console, PC, Clo
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