Xbox Game Pass News
August2020
News European Union Says It's 'Aware' Of Project xCloud Block On iOS
Microsoft criticised Apple last week
Microsoft's game streaming service Project xCloud has recently begun testing on Android, but unfortunately there's no timeline for it coming to Apple devices in the near future. Last week, Microsoft criticised Apple for being "the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game...
News Project xCloud Early Access Is Now Live On Android
Available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update (Wed 12th Aug, 2020 09:30 BST): If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you can now try out Project xCloud as part of the Xbox Game Pass (Beta) app on the Google Play Store! In the app, navigate to the 'Cloud' section, and you'll find a list of 35+ playable games. Original story (Tue 11th...
Rumour Microsoft Will Soon Unveil 'Another Big Reason To Get Xbox Game Pass'
But it's not a specific game
The rumours about Xbox Game Pass are out in force again at the moment! The latest comes from VentureBeat reporter and industry insider Jeff Grubb, who says that Microsoft will unveil "yet another big reason to get Game Pass in the next 2-3 weeks." As you might expect, this has sparked off a lot of speculation about...
News Indie Dev: Xbox Game Pass Is The Biggest Financial Deal I've Ever Gotten
'I had to ask them to repeat the numbers on the phone call'
Solo developer Davionne Gooden has been talking about his surreal adventure RPG She Dreams Elsewhere in a talk at GDC Summer, highlighting the impact of his game being selected for Xbox Game Pass (via GamesIndustry.biz). She Dreams Elsewhere will be coming to Xbox One and PC when it...
News Microsoft Hits Back At Apple Over Project xCloud's iOS Absence
Update: Microsoft issues fiery statement
Update (Fri 7th Aug, 2020 10:00 BST): Microsoft has hit back at Apple's explanation for Project xCloud's iOS absence, issuing a strongly worded statement criticising the company for being "the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game...
Random Xbox Game Pass Has A New Music Video, And It's Ridiculous
Embracing the Comic Sans
There are so many great benefits to being an Xbox Game Pass owner, but the one downside is when games are announced as leaving the service, and apparently Team Xbox feels your pain. The brand's official YouTube channel has just unveiled this ridiculous Xbox Game Pass 'leaving soon' music video, which is definitely the most...
Talking Point What Does The Future Hold For Project xCloud?
Will it change the way we think about Xbox?
Microsoft recently announced that it was kickstarting a "new era" for Xbox with the addition of Project xCloud on September 15th, introducing game streaming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on Android. From next month, players will be able to enjoy over 100 Xbox games via an array of phones and tablets...
Reminder These 6 Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Ready to download
Darksiders Genesis Microsoft only announced that seven more games were coming to Xbox Game Pass as recently as yesterday, and now six of them are already available to download across Xbox One and PC! There are more games on the way this month - check out our recent August Xbox Game Pass roundup for a more exhaustive selection -...
Feature Xbox Big Gaming Weekend: Enjoy Free Multiplayer & 10 Great Games
Play Borderlands 3, Gears 5, etc for free
Microsoft is hosting a Big Gaming Weekend on Xbox over the next few days, including free access to a bunch of great games, as well as free Xbox Live multiplayer for everyone! Here's the full list of 10 games, complete with links to the Microsoft Store to download: ARK: Survival Evolved (Xbox One,...
News Microsoft Teams With Samsung In New Project xCloud Partnership
Including a special Xbox Game Pass app
Microsoft and Samsung have announced a new Project xCloud partnership today which will "make gaming more accessible to players around the world" - and it's a big focus of the new Galaxy Note 20. Those who pre-order the new Note 20 will have the option to select a Gaming Bundle at checkout, which will include...
News Another 5 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Removal date confirmed
Update (Wed 5th Aug, 2020 14:30 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed that these five games will leave Xbox Game Pass on Friday, August 14. Enjoy them while you can! Original story (Fri 31st Jul, 2020 19:00 BST): Microsoft has revealed five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in August, including a couple of...
News Microsoft Reveals 7 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In August
The first batch of the month
Microsoft has revealed the first set of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC in August. The vast majority are arriving tomorrow, August 6th including popular action-RPG Darksiders: Genesis, as well as the first instalment in the horror series The Dark Pictures Anthology. And on August 13th, the beloved...
News More Perks Are Now Available For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
Naruto to Boruto, Sea of Thieves & more
Update: Microsoft has also unveiled a couple of additional Xbox Game Pass Perks that are now available - a Battle Masters Pack for World of Tanks, and a Gunfighters Pack for World of Warships: Legends. Enjoy! Original story: Microsoft has released its latest batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for Ultimate...
News No, Microsoft Hasn't Dropped The 'Xbox' From Xbox Game Pass
It's just a design choice
We reported a couple of days ago that Microsoft was changing the look of Xbox Game Pass to the design you see above, removing the word "Xbox" and replacing it with the brand's logo instead. As a result, some have speculated that the service is being renamed entirely to just "Game Pass", but this isn't the case. In a...
News Gears Tactics Is Now Available To Pre-Load On Xbox One
For Xbox Game Pass members
Gears Tactics doesn't have an official release date for Xbox One and Xbox Series X as of yet, but you can already pre-load it on Xbox One if you're an Xbox Game Pass member. The game, which released for PC back in April, has just suddenly appeared on the Microsoft Store, and while the install size is only 103.2 MB for...
Pick One Which Of These August Xbox Game Pass Games Are You Most Excited For?
What takes your fancy?
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we're looking ahead to some Xbox Game Pass titles coming in August - not all of them have been announced so far, but we've already got a few big releases to look forward to. The following four games are all first-party Xbox Game Studios titles arriving on the service for Xbox One...
News Microsoft Reveals Its New Look For Xbox Game Pass
What do you think?
As Microsoft prepares to make the transition across to the next-generation of Xbox gaming, it's been making some subtle changes to its brand. Even on social media, it's mixing things up - with the official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account earlier today revealing how Game Pass was trying out a new look: As you can see, it's...
News Xbox Boss Praises Community For 'Really Great' Support On PC
Across Xbox Game Pass and Steam
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been taking to Twitter today to thank the Xbox community for its "really great" support on PC, incorporating both Xbox Game Pass and Steam in that category. In his message, Spencer acknowledged that the team still has work to do on PC (and has rightfully earned scepticism in the past), but...
News Obsidian's New Game Reached One Million Players In The First 48 Hours
And the first update arrives later this month
This week's major release for the Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass for that matter, is Obsidian Entertainment's small but big backyard adventure, Grounded. A few days ago, we heard how the game enjoyed a very successful start on Valve's Steam platform, and now the game's director himself, Adam Brennecke,...
July2020
News Carrion Has 'Hundreds Of Thousands' Of Players On Xbox Game Pass
And has sold over 200k copies
Devolver Digital's reverse horror game Carrion is off to a fantastic start - both in terms of actual sales, as well as the massive number of players enjoying the game via Xbox Game Pass (thanks Gematsu). The game was only released a week ago on July 23rd, and it has already racked up "hundreds of thousands" of players...
Reminder These Four Games Are Set To Leave Xbox Game Pass Today
Last chance to buy at a discount
As we reported earlier this month, four games are set to leave Xbox Game Pass later today - the only one we don't have a definitive date for is F1 2018, but we're assuming it's leaving today given that F1 2019 was added yesterday. Today is your last chance to play these as part of the subscription service, but...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Including a surprise for racing fans
It's another busy day for Xbox Game Pass, with three more games now available on the service including the much-anticipated Yakuza Kiwami 2, as well as a surprise addition! That surprise is Codemasters' F1 2019 - it looks to have been added to Xbox Game Pass early ahead of F1 2018's impending removal, and is...
News Nowhere Prophet Joins Xbox Game Pass For Console & PC
Download now
No More Robots' Nowhere Prophet is now available on Xbox One, and it's also included with Xbox Game Pass. Nowhere Prophet is a single player card game with procedurally generated maps, a high difficulty and permadeath. It was first released on PC last year, but today marks its debut on Xbox One as well as Xbox Game Pass. Nowhere...
News Grounded Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Update: Time to explore the Backyard
Update: Grounded is now available to play with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox One and PC. Go, go, go! Original story: Today's the day, Grounded fans! The much-anticipated survival adventure game from Obsidian officially launches with Xbox Game Preview today, and it's also coming to Xbox Game Pass. You can already...
News Microsoft Isn't Focused On Short-Term Profit With Xbox Game Pass
"We think long-term it works out good for everybody"
Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has been talking a bit more about Xbox Game Pass in a recent interview with What's Good Games, explaining that the service "isn't a big profit play" for the company right now. In the interview (transcribed by GameSpot), Greenberg was asked about how Xbox Game Pass can...
News These Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: F1 2018 added to the lineup
Update (Mon 27th Jul, 2020 10:15 BST): The official Xbox Game Pass app has revealed that F1 2018 will also be removed for Xbox Game Pass soon - seemingly on the 31st. We've added this to the table below. Original story (Wed 15th Jul, 2020 14:15 BST): Microsoft has revealed that three games will be leaving Xbox...
News CrossCode Has More Xbox Game Pass Players Than PS4 & Switch Combined
"That is something I didn't see coming"
Developer Radical Fish Games has been discussing its retro-inspired 2D Action-RPG CrossCode, revealing that the game currently has more Xbox Game Pass players than on PS4 and Nintendo Switch combined. In the interview with Duel Screens, Radical Fish Games co-founder Felix Klein talked a bit more about the...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts On Xbox Game Pass After July's Show?
Have you been convinced to sign up / renew?
This week's Xbox Games Showcase featured a very clear running theme - Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft confirmed during the event that every title featured in the main show would be coming to the subscription service (aside from free-to-play titles), which represents over 15 games in all, including Halo Infinite...
News These 15+ Games From July's Show Will Be Playable With Xbox Game Pass
Serious value for money
During today's Xbox Games Showcase livestream, Microsoft announced that every title featured in the main show would be coming to Xbox Game Pass (aside from free-to-play titles), which represents a lot of different games! Based on that information, it seems all of the following games will be added to the service: As Dusk...
News Microsoft CEO: Xbox Game Pass Is Seeing Record Subscriber Growth
"It was simply a breakthrough quarter for gaming"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has heaped praise on Microsoft's gaming division during a fourth quarter earnings call, and revealed that Xbox Game Pass is seeing "record subscriber growth." (via VGC). Nadella didn't give any specific figures away, but noted
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
At least crack a smile, Phil
It's time for some new Xbox Game Pass games! Reverse horror game Carrion is now available on both Xbox One and PC following its release earlier today, while Golf With Your Friends has finally made its way to Xbox Game Pass for PC after launching for Xbox One back in May. And in case you're wondering where that meme...
News New Samsung Phone Might Feature Close Partnership With Project xCloud
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
According to a report from WinFuture, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G might be something of an 'Xbox smartphone', featuring a close partnership with Project xCloud (thanks The Verge). The report notes that the phone, which is expected to launch on August 5th at the next Samsung Unpacked event, will be the first...
News Xbox Game Pass Unlikely To Come To 'Other Competitive Platforms'
There's no interest in having a full Xbox experience
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has previously mentioned how he would "love" to see Microsoft's Game Pass service on "all platforms", but in a video interview with German website Game Star last week, he suggested this is unlikely to happen - explaining how "other competitive platforms aren't really that...
News Sea Of Thieves Has Now Surpassed 15 Million Players
Had its biggest month ever in June
Rare has revealed that Sea of Thieves has surpassed the 15 million mark in terms of players, which is a major increase on the 10 million that was announced as recently as January. The developer says Sea of Thieves had its best month for active players in June, with over 3.3 million players setting sail. A...
News More Xbox Game Pass Perks Unveiled For Ultimate Members
Fancy a free Avatar Starter Pass?
Microsoft has revealed a couple of new Xbox Game Pass Perks which can be claimed for free by those who are subscribed to the premium 'Ultimate' tier of the Xbox Game Pass service. The highlight of the two is the new Avatar Starter Pass for free-to-play MOBA Smite, which features three of the main Avatar...
News Project xCloud Joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate In September
Play over 100 games on your phone or tablet
Microsoft has announced that Project xCloud is coming to Xbox Game Pass in September at no extra charge for Ultimate subscribers, allowing you to play "over 100 titles" via the internet on your phone or tablet. The feature will be available in supported countries (yet to be announced), and will include...
News These Two Games Are Now Included With Xbox Game Pass
Download 'em now!
Yesterday Microsoft revealed eight more games coming to Xbox Game Pass before the end of July, and two of them have already been made available today. First, we have Forager, for both Xbox One and PC. In this vibrant 2D open-world game, you explore, craft, gather and manage resources, buy land, improve your base, and build your...
News Microsoft Reveals 8 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In July
Busy couple of weeks ahead
Microsoft has revealed the next set of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC in July, which adds up to eight games in total, including a healthy dose of new releases. So, what's on offer? Devolver Digital's reverse horror game Carrion makes its Xbox One debut on July 23rd, Obsidian's survival adventure game...
Reminder These 6 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Last chance to buy at a discount
As we reported earlier this month, six games are leaving Xbox Game Pass later today including Dead Rising 4, Undertale and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Today is your last chance to play them as part of the subscription service, but they're also all available at discounts of up to 20% off for XGP subscribers...
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Today's Huge Halo: MCC Update
Over 23GB on Xbox One
Master Chief's third outing, Halo 3, has officially arrived on Xbox Game Pass for PC. It's available on the Microsoft Store and Steam as a standalone purchase or as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. As part of this, the collection has now been updated to Version 1.1698.0.0. It adds new features including the
News It Looks Like Yakuza Kiwami 2 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
Microsoft teasing fans on Twitter
It's been a bit of a wait, but it looks like Yakuza Kiwami 2 is finally heading to Xbox Game Pass in the near future. The remake of the 2006 video game Yakuza 2 was announced alongside Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami as coming to Xbox Game Pass back in 2019, and remains the only game of those three not to have been...
News Phil Spencer Introduces Reverse Horror Game Carrion In Bizarre Video
That's one way to make an announcement
Today's Devolver Digital gave us all sorts of wild and wacky moments, including Xbox boss Phil Spencer announcing a release date for reverse horror game Carrion. You can watch the timestamped reveal above (via GameSpot). The game is said to immerse players in the role of an abominable creature as it awakens in...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Isn't Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Says CD Projekt Red
"You have to pick another example"
Earlier this week, industry insider Jeff Grubb published an article on VentureBeat about what to expect from the upcoming Xbox Showcase, taking place on 23rd July. One of his many predictions was that Team Xbox would bring an "anticipated" third-party title to Game Pass, not long after its release. He went as far...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Update: Microsoft surprises us with a third
Update (Thu 9th Jul, 2020 18:30 BST): Microsoft has gone and added another game to the list! Endless Space 2: Deluxe Edition is also now available for Xbox Game Pass for PC, which we've now included below. Original story (Thu 9th Jul, 2020 08:15 BST): Today's the day! Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now...
News Adventure Game Forager Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Inspired by the likes of Stardew Valley, Terraria & Zelda
Update: This has now been confirmed! Forager is coming to Xbox Game Pass on July 16th. Original story: It looks we've got another Xbox Game Pass addition on the way very soon in the form of 2D open world game Forager. This is being reported by the good folks over at True Achievements...
Random Xbox Game Pass Being Included With Packs Of Chewing Gum In Brazil
But only seven day trials
Here's a random story we first spotted on Reddit! In Brazil, chewing gum maker Trident has partnered with Microsoft to offer Xbox Game Pass to those who purchase Trident X Fresh Loot gum. You can see the snazzy packaging above, which comes with seven days of free Xbox Game Pass with no strings attached, and even better -...
Rumour Anticipated Third-Party Release To Be Announced For Xbox Game Pass?
"Cyberpunk 2077 seems like a prime candidate"
If the Xbox Game Pass library wasn't already impressive enough, it might be about to get even better. In the same VentureBeat article where industry insider Jeff Grubb said The Initiative wouldn't be bringing its game to Microsoft's upcoming Xbox showcase, he also shared a promising prediction...
News These 6 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Date confirmed
Update (Wed 1st July, 2020 14:30 BST): Microsoft has added two more games to this list in the form of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and Undertale, as well as confirming that all the below titles will leave on July 15th. We've included all of this information in the newly-updated table below. Original story (Tue 30th...
News Microsoft Reveals More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In July
Including some major titles
Microsoft has revealed four more games that are being added to Xbox Game Pass over the next week, including two that are already available to download. So, what's on offer? There's 2018 fighting game Soul Calibur VI, management sim Out of the Park Baseball 21, retro action-RPG CrossCode, and Bethesda's online action-RPG...
News SoulCalibur VI Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Update: Download now!
Update (Wed 1st Jul, 2020 09:15 BST): It's official! SoulCalibur VI has been added to Xbox Game Pass for console, and is now available via the Microsoft Store. Original story (Wed 1st Jul, 2020 04:45 BST): Fighting fans are in for a treat - with the official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account kind of announcing SoulCalibur will...
June2020
Reminder These 9 Games Leave Xbox Game Pass Today
Discounts still available
Here's a final reminder - today is your chance to play the likes of Life is Strange 2, Metro Exodus and The Flame in the Flood with Xbox Game Pass, all of which leave the service in less than 24 hours. There are nine games being removed in total, all of which you'll find below: Date Game Platform June 30th ACA...
News Descenders Publisher Hails 'Incredible' Xbox Game Pass, Says Sales Have Tripled
Full of praise for the service
No More Robots founder Mike Rose has taken to Twitter to describe how "incredible" the Xbox Game Pass subscription service has been for Descenders, revealing that sales of the game have tripled since it joined the program in 2019. In a highly praiseworthy thread, Rose enthused that Descenders will remain part of Xbox...
News Moon Studios Says It's "Left The Door Cracked Open" For More Ori Games
But it has nothing to share right now
Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps are some of the most beautiful and moving platformers available. Will there be another game that takes place in Ori's world - or even a direct follow-up to the latest game, though? In a recent Reddit AMA on the PC Gaming subreddit, Moon Studios was asked...
Reminder Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
All live on the Microsoft Store
Microsoft revealed yesterday that three more games were coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, and they're already here! All of the following titles are available to download right now on Xbox One. Two of these - sci-fi thriller Observation and excellent 2D action-platformer The Messenger - are debuting on Xbox One today,...
News 7.1k Players Completed Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Without Dying
And two million have now downloaded it
One of the best first-party titles released this year on Xbox One and PC is Ori and the Will of the Wisps by Moon Studios. Despite being a little rough around the edges on the release, we still awarded this masterpiece nine out of ten in our review. In an update, Moon Studios has shared an infographic...
News Another 9 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Next Week (June 30th)
Update: Date confirmed
Update (Wed 24th Jun, 2020 14:35 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed these 9 games will leave on June 30th. Original story (Mon 15th Jun, 2020 20:25 BST): Microsoft has revealed the next set of games scheduled to leave Xbox Game Pass, which includes the likes of Life is Strange 2, Metro Exodus and The Flame in the Flood. We...
News Three More Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
In fact, they're almost here...
Microsoft has revealed that three more games are being added to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, June 25. So, what can we look forward to? Two of the titles are completely brand-new to Xbox One - Devolver Digital's epic sci-fi thriller Observation and 2D action-platformer The Messenger, while the other is 2019's Streets of...
News Noire Adventure Night Call Has Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
A narrative-driven investigation game
Night Call is now available for both Xbox One and PC, and it's also been added to Xbox Game Pass. It's described as a "narrative-driven noire investigation game," which centres around a cab driver with a gift for getting people to talk. Left for dead by a mysterious serial killer, your goal is to gather clues,...
Reminder Three More Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Now Available
Across Xbox One and PC
It's already been a big month for Xbox Game Pass with six titles added back on June 11, and now three more have been added today! All of them are available to download right now. So, what's on offer? The Bard's Tale ARPG is a remaster of the comedic 2004 classic, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is an RPG set in the world of...
News Smart Delivery Will Be Enabled For Participating Xbox Game Pass Titles On Series X
Automatic upgrades at no extra cost
Microsoft has just unveiled a new article detailing how Smart Delivery will work on Xbox One and Xbox Series X, allowing you to buy a supported game and play the best version on either console, without having to pay twice. The article is a general recap of what we've already learned about Smart Delivery, such as...
Reminder These 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Discounts available
We've already seen lots of fantastic games added to Xbox Game Pass so far this month (with more to come), but unfortunately ten titles are also set to leave the service later today. The following games will all be removed over the next 24 hours, but until then, you can get up to 20% off each of them if you want to permanently...
News Twin-Stick Shooter West Of Dead Launches On Xbox Game Pass This Week
Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory
Raw Fury and Upstream Arcade have announced that fast-paced twin-stick shooter West of Dead is coming to Xbox One and PC this week on June 18, and will also be available at launch on Xbox Game Pass. You can watch the trailer for West of Dead above, which features the voice of American actor Ron...
News These Games Now Support Mods On Xbox Game Pass For PC
The list is growing
Microsoft has unveiled a new article on Xbox Wire detailing the improvements that have come to the Xbox (Beta) app on PC, including a more streamlined and speedier interface. Additionally, it also explained how mods have been improved and made easier to implement for select games. You can see an in-depth video on this above,...
Reminder Six Games Have Been Added To Xbox Game Pass Today
Update: All six now available
Update (Thu 11th Jun, 2020 14:50 BST): No Man's Sky has now been added to Xbox Game Pass, meaning that all six games are available to download via the service. Enjoy! Original story (Thu 11th Jun, 2020 13:00 BST): We know we only told you about June's Xbox Game Pass line-up yesterday, but a massive six games are being...
News inXile Brings The Bard's Tale ARPG To Xbox Game Pass On June 18
"Ready thyself for sick lute drops"
Although Microsoft has already locked in The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled as one of next week's Xbox Game Pass releases, inXile Entertainment has now shared additional information about this returning classic on its official website along with an announcement trailer. You'll be pleased to hear it's...
Roundup Get Big Discounts On Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With These Deals
Update: New deals added
Update (Wed 10th Jun, 2020 16:45 BST): You can now save a little more! Amazon and Best Buy have reduced their Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Membership offers to $22.99. We've updated the listings in the original story below. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Membership for $22.99 at Amazon
News Another 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: We have a date
Update (Wed 10th June, 2020 18:00 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed that 10 of these games will leave Xbox Game Pass on June 15th, but Screamride will no longer be removed. We’ve updated this post to remove Screamride from the Leaving Soon section of the article. Original Story (Sat 30th May, 2020 13:30 BST): Microsoft...
News It's Official, No Man's Sky Hits Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow
With new cross-play support
Hello Games' No Man's Sky is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, June 11 for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC users, and it's also adding all-new cross-play support across multiple platforms. Microsoft revealed this earlier today as part of a new lineup of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass, while Hello Games confirmed...
News These 8 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Month
Microsoft announces more titles
Microsoft has officially announced the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC in June, with six of them set to land tomorrow, June 11th. One of these is Hello Games' No Man's Sky, which was previously announced as coming to Xbox Game Pass a couple of weeks ago. The rumoured Kingdom Hearts HD...
Talking Point What Are Your Favourite Hidden Gems On Xbox Game Pass?
Give us your favourites
Those who have been part of the Pure Xbox community for some time now will know how much we love Xbox Game Pass. The subscription service offers up hundreds of quality games in its library across Xbox One and PC, and as a result, it's easy to miss out on some hidden gems from time-to-time. If you're an Xbox Game Pass...
News 2D Action RPG CrossCode Arrives On Xbox One This July
And it should be available on Xbox Game Pass
The Microsoft Store has revealed the western release date for the very positively received 2D action RPG CrossCode. It'll be released next month on 9th July (the same day as the Japanese launch) and will be priced at $19.99 USD - pre-orders are also live. The game is receiving a physical release on the...
News You Can Now Play UEFA Euro 2020 For Free In PES 2020
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Huge football tournament UEFA Euro 2020 won't be taking place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but you can now play it in eFootball PES 2020. The free update went live earlier today, allowing you to sample the cup competition across a variety of modes. New cutscenes and animations for UEFA Euro 2020 are...
Talking Point What Games Do You Want To See Added To Xbox Game Pass In June?
Let us know
The month of June has arrived, with another batch of Xbox Game Pass titles set to be unveiled over the next few weeks. Microsoft has generally kept quiet on what to expect so far, although we already know that at least 11 games will be leaving the service in the near future. With that in mind, we're guessing quite a few will be added in...
News Xbox Insiders Now Have Access To New Xbox Game Pass Overlays
It's not just Game Pass, either
If you're an Xbox Insider, you might have noticed that new overlays have been rolled out for Xbox Game Pass, Games with Gold and EA Access titles. The feature was applied to Beta, Delta and Omega ring users last week. This means when you're browsing your Xbox One library, an overlay will inform you of which games...
May2020
Random The Total Value Of Every Xbox Game Pass Console Game Is Over $5800
On the Microsoft Store
Ever wondered how much value you're getting with your Xbox Game Pass subscription? Well, the console version of the service currently boasts over $5800 worth of games on the Microsoft Store. This was revealed via a detailed breakdown on Reddit yesterday, which added up the base Microsoft Store prices for (nearly) every game...
News It Looks Like Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
Spotted on Microsoft website
Kingdom Hearts fans, listen up! It looks like Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is coming to Xbox Game Pass soon, as the game has been spotted on the service's official website. Reported by Wario64 on Twitter, the Xbox Game Pass site is now inviting players to "discover your next favourite game" by...
Reminder These 7 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Discounts available
We've seen a lot of great additions to Xbox Game Pass over the past month including Red Dead Redemption 2, Alan Wake and Minecraft Dungeons, but now we're having to wave goodbye to some great games as well. Seven games in total across Xbox One and PC are leaving the Xbox Game Pass subscription service later today, including some...
News No Man's Sky Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass In June
"It seems like a natural and timely step"
Hello Games has announced that it's bringing No Man's Sky to Xbox Game Pass in June. Additionally, a Windows 10 PC version of the game is on its way to the Microsoft Store. In a post on Xbox Wire, programmer Sean Murray said it was a "natural and timely step" to bring No Man's Sky to Xbox Game Pass almost...
News Action Village Building Game Drake Hollow Will Launch On Xbox Game Pass
Free beta now available
Developer The Molasses Flood (The Flame In The Flood) has announced that action village building game Drake Hollow is coming to Xbox One, Windows 10 and Steam on July 17th. And the best bit? It's also going to be available with Xbox Game Pass on day one. Drake Hollow centres around the idea of building and defending villages...
News Here's What Critics Are Saying About Minecraft Dungeons So Far
The first reviews
The first reviews for Minecraft Dungeons have gone live, and they're looking positive on the whole! We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so far: We'll start over at Windows Central, which gave the game the equivalent of a 9/10. The review praised its unique art style,...
News Another 7 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Dates revealed
Update (Thu 21st May, 2020 14:30 BST): Microsoft has confirmed that the games in this list will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 29th. We've updated the table below. Original Story (Sat 16th May, 2020 13:30 BST): Yesterday saw the removal of various games from the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, and now the official app...
News Alan Wake Has Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
Download the Xbox 360 classic
Remedy Entertainment revealed last week during its tenth anniversary celebrations for Alan Wake that the game would be coming to Xbox Game Pass... and that time has arrived! The Xbox 360 classic is now available via Xbox Game Pass for both console and PC subscribers. It's worth noting this isn't a re-release on console...
News Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk Worth $49.99 Now Available On Xbox One
For World of Warships: Legends
Microsoft has unveiled another new Perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers in the form of the German Steel pack for World of Warships: Legends. The pack has a value of $41.74/$49.99 (!) on the Microsoft Store and includes various items for free with your membership. Here's everything included in the German Steel...
News The Mental Health Inspired Fractured Minds Is Now On Xbox Game Pass
An artistic short game
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, and so it seems fitting that Fractured Minds has been made available with Xbox Game Pass today. It's an artistic short game created by then 17-years-old Emily Mitchell, with the hope of aiding understanding and awareness of mental illness. The game was the winner of the...
News Golf With Your Friends Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Hole in one
Some games just feel like they're made for Xbox Game Pass. Golf With Your Friends is one of those titles, which makes its Xbox One debut today with 12 player online multiplayer support. Fortunately, we're happy to confirm that the game is indeed
News DayZ Has Seen A Huge Influx Of Players Since Joining Xbox Game Pass
Flourishing more than ever
Survival game DayZ was added to Xbox Game Pass earlier this month, and according to developer Bohemia Interactive, it's done wonders for the game. In a press release, the company revealed the title has since received "hundreds of thousands" of new players (thanks Eurogamer). Bohemia Interactive suggested that DayZ is now...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Xbox Game Pass Games?
Test your Game Pass knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! This week, we're focusing on every Xbox fan's favourite game subscription service - Xbox Game Pass. The fantastic program includes countless games across Xbox One and PC, including some of the highest-rated Xbox titles of all time, but how many of the following can you recognise? Let's find...
News Crusader Kings 3 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass For PC At Launch
Releases later this year
Paradox Interactive has announced that the latest entry in the beloved Crusader Kings series is coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC on September 1st. The game will also be available as a standalone purchase on the Microsoft Store, and pre-orders for the standard and Royal Edition are live now. The strategy series first began...
Reminder These 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Discounts available
There have been some amazing additions to Xbox Game Pass already this month, including Red Dead Redemption 2, Halo 2: Anniversary and Final Fantasy IX. But here's the bad news - ten games across Xbox One and PC, including some particularly big titles, are leaving the service later today. You can see the full list in the table...
News Alan Wake Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Celebrating its tenth anniversary
Remedy Entertainment has revealed that Alan Wake is coming to Xbox Game Pass next week for both Xbox One and PC on Thursday, May 21st. The announcement was made during the game's tenth anniversary stream on Twitch. The Xbox 360 version of the game, which was first released on May 14, 2010, is already backwards...
Reminder Final Fantasy IX Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
"Experience the adventure once again"
If you love JRPG and happen to also be a fan of the Final Fantasy series, this week you're in for a treat with the release of Final Fantasy IX on Xbox Game Pass. The download, which is now live, requires 4.97 GB of free space. This classic Final Fantasy game was originally released on the PlayStation in 2000...
News Halo 2: Anniversary Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass For PC
Part of the Master Chief Collection
The next entry in Halo: The Master Chief Collection has officially arrived in the form of Halo 2: Anniversary, which is now available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. If you want to purchase it separately, you can grab both the game and the collection at the Microsoft Store and Steam. Halo 2 Anniversary, which was...
News Xbox Game Pass Team Hints At More Titles To Be Added Soon
Bring 'em on!
We all know how much the Xbox Game Pass team loves teasing Xbox fans on Twitter, having recently hinted at an initial batch of games that were eventually added earlier this month. Last week the team was at it again, suggesting we could be treated to a significant number of new Xbox Game Pass titles in the near future: Ke
News Call Of The Sea Washes Up On Xbox Game Pass Later This Year
An otherworldly adventure like no other
One of the many games shown during the recent Xbox Inside event this week was Call of the Sea. According to the official Xbox website, it's coming to the Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC late in 2020, and will be playable on Xbox Game Pass on launch. This adventure puzzle story is Out of the Blue's debut title...
Reminder GTA V Has Now Left Xbox Game Pass
It's still on sale though
Update (Tue 8th May, 2020 18:00 BST): Following yesterday's addition of Red Dead Redemption 2 to Xbox Game Pass, GTA V has now been removed. The Premium Online Edition & Megalodon Shark Card Bundle is st
Reminder Three More Games Were Added To Xbox Game Pass Yesterday
Including a surprise
There was a lot of news coming out of the Xbox camp yesterday, so you might have missed that three more games were added to Xbox Game Pass. The first of these was the highly-anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2, while both DayZ (for Xbox One) and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (for PC) also showed up on the service. The latter was a...
News Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Can Now Get Spotify Premium For Free
For up to six months
Yesterday, Microsoft revealed some new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May, as well as highlighting a new selection of new Perks for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. This includes a free subscription to Spotify Premium for up to six months, as well as a new Phantasy Star 2 Online Pack. Let's start with that Spotify...
News Microsoft Reveals More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In May
Update: More games announced
Update: Microsoft has also revealed a few more games coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC in May. These are Endless Legend, Final Fantasy IX and the previously announced Halo 2: Anniversary. We've updated the list in the original post. Original Story: Microsoft has announced another batch of Xbox Game Pass (for console)...
News Halo 2: Anniversary Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass For PC Next Week
Optimised for PC
It's official! Halo 2: Anniversary is dropping for PC on May 12th, and will be coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC on the same date. It arrives as the next instalment of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on the platform, with Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and Halo: Reach having previously been added over the past few months. The...
News Xbox Game Pass Teases More Titles For Console And PC In May
Could be a busy month
Update: Microsoft has now revealed an initial batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles coming in May. Original Story: The official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account has been teasing us once again, putting out another fake email image with hints about what to expect from the service in May. It says more games are on the way for console...
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