Xbox Game Pass News
May2020
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...
Interview Talking Gears Tactics With Composer Edward Patrick White
"It was a dream working on this project"
This past Thursday saw the highly-anticipated release of Gears Tactics - a fast-paced, turn-based strategy game built from the ground-up for PC (also coming to Xbox consoles later this year), and set 12 years before the first Gears of War. Earlier this week, we had a chance to speak to composer Edward Patrick...
April2020
News All Of These 10+ Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In May
Including some biggies
We've just spotted the next batch of games set to leave Xbox Game Pass in May via the mobile app, and there are some big titles amongst them. We already knew Grand Theft Auto V was being removed on May 7th to make way for Red Dead Redemption 2, but there are also another ten titles on their way out next month. You can see the...
News Phil Spencer Announces Project xCloud Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Stream your games
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has commented on the recent success of Xbox Game Pass, revealing various new data on the service, and sharing how it's "helping friends stay connected". As part of this, he announced that the Project xCloud streaming service will be coming to Xbox Game Pass later this year. Let's start with that xCloud...
Reminder 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Discounts available
It's been a fantastic few days and weeks for Xbox Game Pass, with countless great titles added to the service including Gears Tactics, Yakuza Kiwami and today's release of Streets of Rage 4. However, there's also a bit of sad news to address - a grand total of ten games are leaving later today. You can see the full list in the...
News Streets Of Rage 4 Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Update: Now showing in the US
Update (Thu 30th Apr, 2020 18:00 BST): Looks like the game is now showing as available to download in most regions via the Microsoft Store. Hope you enjoy the game, folks! Original Story (Thu 30th Apr, 2020 04:30 BST): Following on from the surprise release of Moving Out on
News Xbox Game Pass Now Has Over 10 Million Subscribers
Confirmed by Microsoft
You know how much we love Xbox Game Pass here at Pure Xbox, so we're chuffed to hear that the service now has over 10 million subscribers! Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed this in an earnings call earlier today/last night, and also revealed some additional Xbox-related figures (thanks GamesIndustry.biz). Nadella...
Guide When Is Gears Tactics Coming To Xbox One?
Here's what we know
Gears Tactics isn't your typical Gears game - it's a turn-based strategy title built from the ground-up for PC. The game is set 12 years before the first Gears of War, and sees you take control of Gabe Diaz as you command your squad in fast-paced battles to hunt down the leader of the Locust army, Ukkon. "But Pure Xbox!", we...
Video Check Out This Insane New Xbox Game Pass Ad Featuring Shroud
And a beaver
Microsoft just casually dropped a new ad for Xbox Game Pass (for PC) the other day on its YouTube channel, and it's been racking up quite the number of views so far. It features popular Mixer streamer Michael "Stroud" Grzesiek, and it's safe to say it doesn't take itself too seriously! You can see the full thing in the video above (and...
News Gears Tactics Dev Says Xbox Game Pass Allows Microsoft's First-Party Teams To "Take Risks"
"And try things" they normally wouldn't
One of the best things about the Xbox ecosystem is Xbox Game Pass. It's an affordable subscription-based service allowing you to play literally hundreds of games – and quite a lot are brand new releases. In an interview with Venture Beat recently, The Coalition operations director Mike Crump explained from...
News Have Another Two Games Just Been Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass?
Or is it a mistake?
We heard a lot of you suggesting you'd love to see Control added to next month's Xbox Games With Gold lineup in our Talking Point the other day, but this might be the next best thing! According to someone over at the Xbox One Reddit, they've received a promotional email suggesting Control and DOOM II (Classic) are being added...
News Surprise! Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass
But GTA V is leaving
This is huge news! Microsoft just casually dropped the massive announcement that Rockstar Games epic Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass for console. It'll be available on May 7th, but the downside is that the highly-popular Grand Theft Auto V will be leaving at the same time. The full version of Red Dead...
News Yakuza Kiwami Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
"Fight to survive"
At Microsoft's Inside Xbox event earlier this month, the company announced multiple new titles coming to its Xbox Game Pass service in the near future. One of these was Sega's Yakuza Kiwami. The game, which is a remake of the first installment in the action-adventure beat 'em up series, is now available to download on Xbox Game...
News Xbox Game Pass: Six New Games And Ten Removals Announced
Update: Added another one!
Update: Make that six new games! Microsoft has now also revealed what's coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC, which includes all the below titles as well as adventure game Machinarium and the previously announced Gears Tactics. The latter is arriving on April 28th, but no date has been provided for any of the other titles on PC...
Reminder Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Across console and PC
It's the bit we never like talking about — a massive eight games are leaving Xbox Game Pass across console and PC later today. We're not exactly when they'll disappear (they're still live at the time of writing), but it won't be long until they're removed from the service altogether. But here's the good part! If you want to...
News Xbox Game Pass Launches In Japan, Here's What's Included
And PC in Korea
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service has now officially launched in Japan, following its announcement during the company's Inside Xbox show last week. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer personally detailed its upcoming availability at the time, stating that "fans in Japan are incredibly important to me and to team Xbox." At...
Video Check Out The Launch Trailer For Gears Tactics
Coming April 28th
Gears Tactics is coming to Steam, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Windows 10 on April 28th, and Microsoft has now unveiled its epic two-minute launch trailer, which you can see above. You can now also pre-install the game ahead of release, ensuring you're all ready to go later this month. The video gives us a brief look at both the...
News Xbox Might Be Teasing More Xbox Game Pass Games For This Week
Bring 'em on!
This Wednesday marks the removal of various games from the Xbox Game Pass lineup across console and PC, but according to a teaser posted by the official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account, new titles might be coming to the service throughout the week as well. Yesterday, the account posted the following image on social media, potentially...
News Xbox Sales And Subscriptions Are Spiking Right Now, Reveals Xbox Boss
"Everything is up"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer recently appeared on an episode of IGN Unlocked, and during the interview, host Ryan McCaffrey questioned whether the brand was experiencing a spike in Xbox Game Pass subscriptions amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what Spencer had to say: "Everything is up, Ryan. Everything is up. Minecraft is...
News Six Games Join Xbox Game Pass Today, Including A Surprise PC Title
Download them now
We might be missing something here, but we don't think so - 2014 horror classic Alien: Isolation has just shown up on Xbox Game Pass for PC without warning! This means the game is now available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. Quite a few other Xbox Game Pass games have gone live today as well. We...
News More Xbox Game Pass Perks Revealed For Ultimate Members
Including for PSO2
We mentioned the other day that NBA 2K20 Perks had been added for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, adding up to an impressive value of £16. And yesterday, as part of Microsoft's Inside Xbox show, the company announced two more games joining the Perks list. So, what can you expect? Well, for North American fans, there's a new...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Coming To Japan, Phil Spencer Comments
Launches April 14th
Microsoft announced during yesterday's Inside Xbox show that Xbox Game Pass (including console, PC and Ultimate) is coming to Japan on April 14th, while South Korea will also be getting Xbox Game Pass for PC on the same date. In a separate video, Phil Spencer talked more about Xbox Game Pass with Japanese audiences via a YouTube...
News Microsoft Announces More Xbox Game Pass Titles, Including Yakuza Kiwami
We can't wait
As part of Microsoft's Inside Xbox event held earlier today, the company announced various new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in the near future. Six games were mentioned in all, although we're not sure whether all of them are arriving in April just yet. Some of the highlights include first-person adventure game Journey to the Savage...
Poll Do You Avoid Downloading Large Games On Xbox Game Pass?
Would you download an 80GB+ game?
Something we've seen throughout this console generation is a significant increase in download sizes. Some of the best games on Xbox One are also the most resource-intensive, and as a result, there are a few titles on the platform such as Gears of War 4 that hover around the 100GB barrier. For some, this isn't a...
News Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass For PC Soon
No more Prey
Some eagle-eyed Xbox Game Pass fans spotted last week that various console games were set to be removed from the subscription service in the near future, and now we at Pure Xbox have discovered four more PC titles that are seemingly leaving in the next few weeks. According to the Xbox Game Pass app on mobile, the following games will...
News More Perks Have Been Added For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
Great for NBA 2K fans
If you're a member of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft has begun handing out additional perks for being a subscriber to the service in recent weeks, including DLC and other add-ons. As of yesterday, a new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk is showing in the form of free VC for NBA 2K20. The offer is for the MyCareer and MyTeam...
News You Can Get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate For Half Price Right Now
Update: More retailers added
Update: (Fri 3rd Apr, 2020 20:15 BST): More retailers have been added to the list! Currys PC World is now offering the same deal along with six free months of Spotify Premium. In the US, both Amazon and Newegg are doing similar deals as well. These appear to have slightly
News More Games Added To Xbox Game Pass And Project xCloud Preview
Keep 'em comin!
We reported earlier this morning that NieR: Automata was now available to play via Xbox Game Pass for console, and as of an hour ago, Xbox Game Pass for PC has added Overcooked! 2 to its library as well. This means the co-op cooking game is now available on all forms of Xbox Game Pass. Additionally, if you're part of the Xbox...
News NieR: Automata Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
BECOME AS GODS Edition
We shared back on Monday that Square Enix's critically-acclaimed NieR: Automata was coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 2nd, and as of this morning, it's now showing as live on Xbox One. The Xbox Game Pass version is the 2018 BECOME AS GODS Edition, which features additional sub-quests, costumes and more. The BECOME AS GODS...
News Totally Reliable Delivery Service Added To Xbox Game Pass
It's out now
Wacky delivery game Totally Reliable Delivery Service is now available on Xbox One, and in a welcome move, it's also been added free for Xbox Game Pass (for console) subscribers. The game was developed by We're Five Games, who previously gave us open-world FPS Morphite in 2017. We haven't had a chance to try Totally Reliable Delivery...
News These Are The Titles Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month
Play 'em while you still can
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service offers some amazing value. As long as you're signed up, you can play a huge library of games for a single fee. About the only downside is that games eventually leave the service after a certain period of time. With that in mind, the console games being removed this month on 15th April...
March2020
News NieR Replicant Announced For Xbox One, NeiR: Automata Also Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Update: Xbox Game Pass date announced
Update: (Mon 30th Mar, 2020 17:40 BST): The Xbox Game Pass date for NeiR: Automata has been officially announced! It's coming to the service on Thursday, April 2nd. Original Story: (Sun 29th Mar, 2020 13:00 BST): It's been ten years since the release of the original NIER for Xbox 360, and to celebrate,...
News Xbox Is Currently Offering Great Deals On Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Take advantage while you can
You hear us talk regularly at Pure Xbox about how great we think Xbox Game Pass is, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the best version of the lot. For your subscription, you not only get access to a vast library of games on console and PC, but you also get Xbox Live Gold included as standard. Whether you're a current...
All The Games, Packages and Deals
Heard about Xbox Game Pass and wondering what all the fuss is about? We're biased, but it's arguably the best subscription service in all of gaming right now, offering hundreds of quality titles at a low monthly cost. You should find all the information you need to know about Xbox Game Pass in this article, but if...
News Xbox Game Pass Introduces Free Perks For Ultimate Subscribers
"Ultimate members will now regularly receive new benefits"
Microsoft has announced that Perks are the latest addition to Xbox Game Pass, rewarding Ultimate subscribers with everything from in-game content to DLC. In case you weren't aware, Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier package available for the service, and includes Xbox Live Gold...
News Some Big Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Very Soon
Update: Another six added to the list for PC
Update: (Wed 18th Mar, 2020 17:34 GMT): There are more! It's also been announced that Battle Chef Brigade, Cities: Skylines, Kingsway, Operencia: The Stolen Sun, Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You and Vampyr will be leaving the Game Pass for PC lineup in the near future. Original Story: (Wed 18th Mar, 2020...
News Six More Games Have Been Announced For Xbox Game Pass This Month
It's all happening today
All the Xbox Game Pass news seems to be landing today! After it was previously revealed that various games are set to leave the service in the near future, we've now been treated to information about some newcomers, including the highly-anticipated launch day release of Bleeding Edge on March 24th. You'll find a list of...
News Three More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass Today
Update: A fourth has just shown up
Update: (Fri 6th Mar, 2020 08:54 GMT): It was previously announced that The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game would be added to Xbox Game Pass for PC in the month of March, but we didn't know it would be today! It's now available to download via the Xbox app. Microsoft have announced a selection of new games...
News Xbox Game Pass Quests Have Been Heavily Nerfed For March
Update: More points have been added to some Quests
Update: (Thu 5th Mar, 2020 10:21 GMT): Microsoft have now increased the amount of points available for some of these quests. Individual game Quests are offering anything from 50 to 75 points, while both the Quest Dedication and Quest Completionist tasks have gone back to 100 and 1000 points...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month
Includes titles for both console and PC
We've been treated to some fantastic new additions on Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service in recent weeks, including the likes of Kingdom Hearts III, Yakuza 0 and Two Point Hospital. But as always, a selection of titles are also set to be removed for both console and PC over the next few weeks. As seen on the...
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