Xbox Game Pass News (Page 5)
Talking Point February Marks Microsoft's First Xbox Game Studios Release Of 2025
Are you excited for it to launch?
Well, 2025 is officially kicking into gear now that January has come and gone - some of the biggest game publishers in the world are set to drop major projects this month. Of course, one of those is Xbox with Obsidian's Avowed - and we're just checking in to see how excited everyone is for this upcoming first-party...
News Xbox Exec Congratulates Lonely Mountains Dev On 'Unbelievable' Game Pass Launch
Half a million players reached
One of the biggest Xbox Game Pass surprises last month was Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders after the game was quietly inserted into the January lineup - and it seems that the development team has been enjoying a rather successful launch as a result. Late last week, the Snow Riders team logged onto social media to reve
Review Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (Xbox) - A UE5 Appetiser Ahead Of The Fourth Outing
You're looking sharper than ever, Ryu
Hearken back to the original Xbox lineup and one game you might remember is the notoriously difficult ‘exclusive’ Ninja Gaiden, leading to the ‘Black’ rework during the same generation. Now, decades on, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black follows in the footsteps of not only the Xbox 360 sequel but also the more recent...
News Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early February 2025
Including this epic action RPG from 2021
Microsoft has today pulled back the curtain on the next seven games that are set to leave Xbox Game Pass in early February 2025, which includes the likes of Tales of Arise, EA Sports UFC 3 and a whole bunch of great indie titles. At least six of these will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on the 15th of...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Checks On Dev 'Progress' Of Gears Of War: E-Day
We're ready when you are
Gears of War: E-Day is already one of the most anticipated titles on the way to the Xbox in the future and it seems Microsoft's Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has recently checked in with developer The Coalition to get a status update. In a post on social media to kick off the month of February, Spencer revealed how he had spent...
News Far Cry New Dawn Getting 60FPS Patch Ahead Of Its Arrival On Xbox Game Pass
For Xbox Series X and S
Ubisoft has announced that its 2019 shooter Far Cry New Dawn will be getting a 60FPS update in the coming days. Previously a part of Microsoft's FPS Boost program, that option has now been disabled as the team prepares a native performance patch for the title on current-gen platforms. It appears that this announcement was...
Poll How Would You Grade The First Month Of Xbox Game Pass In 2025?
Have you enjoyed the new additions?
January's Xbox Game Pass lineup is now officially complete with today's launch of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector - and although it's unlikely you'll have had time to play that one just yet, we want to know how you feel about the first month of XGP in 2025. We've had some big Game Pass releases lined up in...
Roundup Citizen Sleeper 2 Is Getting Fantastic Reviews Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch
Coming to the library TODAY!
As we close out a pretty packed January for Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has one more 'day one' launch to bring to the service - Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. While we haven't had time to try this one out here at Pure Xbox HQ yet, reviews are starting to hit the web for this new sci-fi sequel. So, with that in mind,...
Roundup Here's What Critics Think Of New Game Pass Title Sniper Elite: Resistance
Available now on Xbox Game Pass!
As we covered in our reminder post earlier today, Sniper Elite: Resistance is now available on Xbox Game Pass, which means it might be worth knowing what folks think of the game now that it can be downloaded on Microsoft's subscription service. <related ids="177499"> Of course, we posted our
News January's Final Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Arrive This Week (January 30-31)
A hot month for XGP
Welcome to your final Xbox Game Pass roundup for January 2025! We have two more titles coming to the library this week, including Sniper Elite: Resistance which we just reviewed here at Pure Xbox. <related ids="177309"> Anyway, here's a closer look at your last two
News Xbox Free Play Days Includes One Of 2023's Highest-Rated Games
Jump into a free trial right now!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days lineup - and this one is quite a biggie. Headlining the selection this week is Alan Wake 2, with Remedy bringing a free trial to Microsoft's FPD program this weekend. Here's your full Xbox Free Play Days lineup this week: Alan Wake 2 (3-hour free trial) Sword Art Online...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming's Strong Momentum Continues With 'Record' Hours Streamed
Racking up 140 million hours in the latest quarter
Another positive to come out of Xbox's latest earnings report was regarding the "strong momentum" of its cloud gaming services. Alongside his comments about Game Pass's new quarterly revenue record, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed how
News Game Pass Sets New Quarterly Revenue Record, Grows PC Subs 'By Over 30%'
Microsoft CEO: Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones played a huge part
Microsoft's latest earnings report is in and although its gaming division's hardware business has suffered another decline, Xbox's "content and services" are up. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has now gone into a bit more detail, revealing how Game Pass has set a new quarterly record in...
News No Man's Sky 'Worlds Part 2' Brings New Biomes, Planets & Graphics To Xbox Game Pass
Hello, games that keep evolving
Six months or so after it first introduced the initial Worlds update for No Man's Sky, Hello Games is back again with another huge overhaul for its Xbox Game Pass adventure. No Man's Sky: Worlds Part 2 is out now on Xbox, and again, it's another big old update from Hello Games here. Player
News Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Updated On Xbox, Second Update Arriving Next Month
Here's what you can expect...
The big surprise of last week (apart from Ninja Gaiden 4) was the shadow drop of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. Team Ninja has announced the first patch (Version 1.0.6.0) has today gone live, but there's also another interesting update. Apart from a patch for the Microsoft Store version of the game "to fix the issue where...
News DOOM's OG Creator Praises Xbox Game Pass For Removing 'Barriers'
"I mean who doesn't want that?"
Xbox Game Pass has helped Microsoft's gaming division boom in recent years with its new titles available day one on the service, and while it's not necessarily everyone's cup of tea, there are still millions of fans out there. This includes industry legend and DOOM creator John Romero, who recently praised Xbox's...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 28)
Including two 'day one' launches!
This week is a busy one for Xbox Game Pass, and we're kicking things off with three brand-new additions to the service today! Two of these are actually 'day one' launches as well, meaning they've never been released before now. Eternal Strands is the one that's been getting the most attention in recent weeks, and...
Hands On Eternal Strands Brings Single-Player Monster Hunting To Xbox Game Pass
Adventure at your own peril
Ahead of its day one arrival on Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, we've been hands-on with Eternal Strands; the brand-new action-adventure IP from Yellow Brick Games. Part Monster Hunter, part Dragon Age: The Veilguard, this single-player affair strips back some of the complexity of both of thos
Reminder Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Friday (January 31)
Not long left with these!
There's a lot going on in the world of Xbox Game Pass this week, so before the madness kicks off, we thought we'd take this opportunity to remind you of six games that are leaving the service on Friday, January 31st. We're particularly keen to let you know about these because of Death's Door - it's one of the few games...
Poll Are You Buying The 'Early Access' Upgrade For Avowed?
Or are you happy to wait for the full launch?
We've now got a whole bunch of first-party Xbox releases on the calendar for 2025 thanks to this week's Developer Direct, and don't forget about the initial one that's coming along in just a few weeks' time - Obsidian's Avowed! This epic fantasy RPG launches for Xbox Series X, Series S, PC and
News Xbox Was Knocking On Doors About Ninja Gaiden 4 'Six-Seven Years Ago'
The project was officially announced this week
The surprise of the Xbox Developer Direct this week was the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4, and according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, it's been a long time in the making. In the same chat with Gamertag Radio, he revealed how Xbox was actually knocking on doors around "six-seven years ago"...
News DOOM: The Dark Ages Drops Multiplayer In Favour Of 'Most Expansive' Campaign Ever
"We're just really happy with the decision"
Xbox and Bethesda developer id Software this week shared a proper reveal of DOOM: The Dark Ages and more details about it are beginning to emerge. One thing, in particular, highlighted in the first round of previews - is the fact this game is a "strictly campaign" affair. In other words - don't expect...
Roundup The First Previews Are In For DOOM: The Dark Ages
Get ready to rip and tear this May
Well, it's now officially confirmed - DOOM: The Dark Ages is releasing for Xbox, Game Pass, and other platforms on May 15, 2025. This title has obviously been in the pipeline for some time now, and with this in mind, multiple outlets have already experienced guided previews of the new prequel entry. The first...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Brings Its Stunning RPG To Xbox Game Pass This April
Not to be overlooked!
We've been excited for Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ever since it was announced for Xbox Game Pass a little while ago, but after watching today's Xbox Developer Direct Showcase, it's become a must-play! The game, which now has a r
News DOOM: The Dark Ages Punches Onto Xbox Game Pass In May 2025
Right around the corner!
Id Software is back, and their next game is out sooner than you might think! Bethesda's FPS expert has announced that DOOM: The Dark Ages is launching in just a few short months on May 15, 2025 - and it'll be available day one on Game Pass now that the studio is a part of Team Xbox. This has all been announced during...
News Xbox's South Of Midnight Brings Folklore Magic To Game Pass This April
See you in the bayou
Compulsion Games has today announced the launch date for South of Midnight, its upcoming southern folklore inspired adventure for Xbox Series X|S. We're finally getting hands on with this one on April 8th, 2025, and we're glad - because it looks bloody beautiful! As part of the team's extended deep dive at Dev Direct, we've got...
News Surprise! Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Launches Today On Xbox Game Pass
A shadow drop for this Unreal Engine 5 remaster
Shadow drop alert! In addition to the surprise announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4 at 2025's Xbox Developer Direct showcase, we've also been treated to the surprise launch of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black on
News Xbox Reveals Ninja Gaiden 4, Coming Day One To Game Pass In Fall 2025
What a way to start the Dev Direct!
It had been rumoured before today's Xbox Developer Direct 2025 event that a legendary Japanese IP would make a surprise appearance, and it's turned out to be Ninja Gaiden 4 - launching in Fall 2025 on Xbox Game Pass! The game, which is officially being published by Xbox Game Studios, will feature a
News Xbox Game Pass Hit Palworld Was So Successful It's Spawned A New Publisher
Pocketpair Publishing is a-go!
The team behind Xbox Game Pass mega-hit Palworld has announced 'Pocketpair Publishing', a new game-making company set up to help fund games by other developers. The team's Publishing Manager says "we've been working on this for so long" and that "big things" are coming for the publisher moving forward. Speaking of...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 23-26)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Free Play Days is back! After an EA-fueled return last weekend, the program continues into 2025, with four titles making up the lineup this weekend. Here's this week's full Xbox Free Play Days selection: A Little To The Left (two-hour trial) For Honor Train Sim World 5 Way of the Hunter You'll need a...
News Multiple Xbox Game Pass Titles Seemingly Leaked For February 2025
Next month is shaping up very nicely!
As things stand, we only know about two games for Xbox Game Pass next month in Far Cry New Dawn and Avowed, but a new report from Insider Gaming is suggesting that three more will be added to the list very soon. These three games are Cras
News Xbox's Indiana Jones Voice Actor Wins 'Best Acting' Prize At New York Game Awards 2025
Beating out some stiff competition
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle may have launched too late to pick up any prizes at The Game Awards last month, but not all ceremonies have such a cutoff date, and a new prize for the 2024 title has now come in. Presented at the New York Game Awards this month, Troy Baker's performance has netted them the 'Best...
News Black Ops 6 Season 2 Brings Back Classic Maps & Modes On Xbox Game Pass
Alongside another new Zombies level!
Treyarch and Activision have announced the next season of Black Ops 6 and Warzone, set to kick off on January 28th with lots of new content. Season 02 of Black Ops 6 will bring five multiplayer maps, a brand-new Zombies experience, new weapons and more to the Xbox Game Pass FPS. Of those five multiplayer maps
News Seven Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 22)
Across the Standard & Ultimate libraries
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we have seven titles coming to Microsoft's Game Pass service - five new additions to the Standard library and two fresh titles for Game Pass Ultimate members. Here's the full list of new games for January 22nd, along wi
News Here's 20 Minutes Of 'Eternal Strands' Ahead Of Next Week's Xbox Game Pass Launch
Exclusively captured by Pure Xbox!
Eternal Strands has been one of the most highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles of January 2025 for quite some time now, and we're pleased to confirm we've been playing it here at Pure Xbox over the past few days! You can see 20 minutes of our footage in the first video down below, followed by a look at the...
Feature Far Cry New Dawn Got A Mixed Reception, But It'll Be A Great Addition To Xbox Game Pass
Expectations got in the way
Today, Microsoft has delivered its latest roundup for Xbox Game Pass, filling in some blanks between now and early February for its subscription service. The one title that immediately sticks out here is Far Cry New Dawn, and we actually think this is a really solid addition to the library - especially with its...
News Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late January 2025
Including a modern-day classic we gave 10/10 to!
It's that time again! Microsoft has revealed the next batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late January today, which includes six titles in all - with the likes of Death's Door and Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem amongst them. In fact, Death's Door is one of those games that received an extremely ra
News These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 22 - February 4)
Including another Ubisoft addition!
It's that time again! Microsoft has officially revealed the second batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for January 2025 today (as well as the first title for February) which includes 13 games in all - although some are already part of certain tiers. Prior to now, it had already been confirmed that Eternal Strands,...
News Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 21)
A new day one arrival
Welcome to your latest addition to Xbox Game Pass! Today, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders hits the library as a wintery follow-up to the much-loved Lonely Mountains: Downhill - and it's a day one XGP launch to boot. Here's what you can expect from Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders when it comes to the Game Pass catalogue today:
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Is 'Progressing' And Still Expected On Xbox Game Pass
A rare update for the highly-anticipated sequel
It was all the way back at the Xbox Games Showcase in 2022 that Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced as a day one Xbox Game Pass release, and to be honest, we've barely heard anything about the game ever since! Last year was pretty much radio silence aside from the Xbox Store page going live in...
News Xbox's Black Ops 6 Team Is Making Changes To Servers, Crossplay, Anti-Cheat & More
A new community update
If you've been keeping up with Black Ops 6 and the current Call of Duty scene as of late, you'll probably have noticed quite a bit of negativity in the community. Over the holidays, it seems that plenty of issues have cropped up regarding online servers, cheaters and the likes - and developer Treyarch has now tackled these...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In January 2025
The list as it stands right now
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2025? 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 in January, as well as the...
News Sniper Elite: Resistance's Biggest Features Detailed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Coming later this month
While we're seemingly in for a quiet week on Xbox Game Pass, the service starts to ramp up at the end of the month, including the day one launch of Sniper Elite: Resistance. Yep, following the Game Pass release of Sniper Elite 5 a couple of years back, Rebellion returns to the service at the end of the month with a...
News Xbox Free Play Days Features Eight EA Games This Week (January 16-19)
Jump in for free this weekend
Xbox Free Play Days has officially returned for the new year, and EA is helping kick things off with a bang. Starting today, the publisher is adding eight games in total to the program, including the likes of College Football 25, EA Sports WRC and more. Without further ado, here's your full Xbox Free Play Days lineup...
News Xbox Game Pass Quietly Adds New Skiing Title To January's Lineup
The sequel to Lonely Mountains: Downhill
It's always a good day when new games are announced for Xbox Game Pass, and although Microsoft hasn't said anything about it (at the time of writing, at least), it's been confirmed that a new skiing game is joining January's lineup! This is Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, which is the sequel to the much-loved
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 14)
A couple of major additions to the library
Welcome to the biggest Xbox Game Pass update for 2025 so far! Today, we have two major titles heading to the library, although one of them is a PC exclusive that debuted all the way back in 1997. That'll be Blizzard's first Diablo title, which makes its way onto Microsoft's modern PC storefront today,...
Guide Xbox Cloud Gaming: How It Works, Accessing Your Games, And All Supported Devices
A guide to all things xCloud / Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming is becoming more and more important to Microsoft's games business, especially as the company continues to expand Xbox onto new devices. These days, we're seeing the team advertise pretty much any electronic devices as a potential 'Xbox', but what exactly is supported? And how do you...
Reminder Xbox's First Game Pass Departures Of 2025 Will Leave This Week (January 15)
Some big games are exiting GP
At the turn of the year, we learned about the next six games leaving Xbox Game Pass, and we're now just a couple of days out from those titles exiting the service as Microsoft's first departures of 2025. So, we're here to remind you of exactly what's leaving XGP, in case you'd like to give any of these games a try...
News Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In February 2025 So Far
It's a HUGE first-party game!
It's been a weird start to the year for Xbox Game Pass, with the first couple of weeks being a bit underwhelming in terms of new releases, but we've got some cool stuff on the way - including a biggie for mid-February! The one confirmed Xbox Game Pass release of February 2025 right now is Avowed, which arrives on...
Rumour Xbox Has Even 'More' Games Planned For PS5, It's Claimed
"Microsoft isn't stopping"
Yesterday, new rumours surfaced about Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Flight Simulator going multiplatform in 2025. Now, in another update, Windows Central's Jez Corden has backed up these claims as "most likely true" and also suggested Microsoft won't be stopping there - with Hellblade 2, Age of Mythology, and...
