Xbox Game Pass News (Page 5)
News 'I Am Your Beast', A Fast-Paced FPS, Has Just Shadow Dropped On Xbox Game Pass
With Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam
We've got a surprise to start the day! Prior to Microsoft announcing the first batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2025, I Am Your Beast has appeared early - it's playable now across Xbox Series X and S, PC and cloud. This game comes highly recommended as well! It's got an Overwhelmingly...
News Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early September 2025
A small list this time around!
Microsoft has just announced its latest batch of titles departing Xbox Game Pass, with three games leaving the service in early September 2025. It's a pretty small list this time around then, with no major departures to report. We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie is probably the biggest game on the list! Here's...
Guide Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Date, Release Times & Pricing Details On Xbox
And yes, this is Game Pass on day one!
Can you believe we're going to be playing Hollow Knight: Silksong on Xbox this week?! The long-awaited follow-up to the classic OG title is coming to Xbox very soon indeed, and therefore we want to break down all the key details for you. Below, you'll find all the information you need on the Hollow Knight:...
Talking Point What Are Your First Impressions Of Gears Reloaded On Xbox Game Pass?
Having a good time with it so far?
It's been a long time coming, but Gears is officially back, with Gears of War: Reloaded out now and available on Xbox Game Pass. This is The Coalition's second take on a Gears of War remaster, and it brings lots of modern touches like HDR support, 120FPS gameplay, crossplay capabilities and all the rest of it. As...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2025
All the confirmed reveals so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 2025? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every month, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 2025...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Addition In August 2025?
It's got to be Gears, right? Or has it?
Another month is about to come to an end, so it's time to look back on the list of Xbox Game Pass titles we've received throughout August 2025, and we'd say it's been a pretty excellent month for the service overall! Gears of War: Reloaded stands above the rest as the most important Xbox Game Pass addition of...
News Expedition 33 Dev Says More Games Are Coming In The 'Clair Obscur' Franchise
"Clair Obscur is the franchise name..."
One of the biggest Game Pass surprises this year so far has been Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - we expected big things from this one but Sandfall Interactive's turn-based RPG blew us away back in April! We weren't the only ones massively impressed either, and as it turns out, the team already has plans to build...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 28-31)
Free with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to your Xbox Free Play Days roundup for this week! As we approach the final weekend of August, Microsoft has put out a stacked FPD lineup for this weekend - including the likes of EA Sports College Football 26. Here's the full Free Play Days lineup this week: EA Sports College Football 26 The Knightling (two-hour...
News Black Ops 7's Game Pass Upgrade Is Already One Of The Top Sellers On The Xbox Store
It's not even out until November!
We've just been having a browse of the "Top Paid" Xbox charts today, and while a lot of the stuff in there is performing pretty much as expected, we were slightly surprised to see Black Ops 7's Vault Edition Upgrade in the list already. Basically, this is the Xbox Game Pass upgrade for people who want to play Black...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Coming To More Game Pass Members, Along With Some PC Titles
Specifically for Core and Standard subscribers
We've got some good news for Xbox Game Pass Core and Game Pass Standard members! It's been revealed that both tiers will soon be getting the ability to access Xbox Cloud Gaming, with the official
News No Man's Sky Gets Massive 'Voyagers' Update, Out Now On Xbox Game Pass
This game just won't stop giving!
We've got a new update for No Man's Sky! This one's called the Voyagers update, and it's described as perhaps the biggest update of 2025 - available to everyone who owns the game or can access it via Xbox Game Pass. The idea behind Voyagers is to let you build a fully-custom starship, allowing you to "select and...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Gears Of War: Reloaded
As the Xbox series makes its PS5 debut
Gears of War: Reloaded is out now across Xbox, PC and PS5 platforms - as Marcus Fenix and co. make their big return on even more platforms than ever. We've delivered our Pure Xbox review elsewhere on the site already, but what are other critics thinking? And what are folks saying about the PS5 release? Well,...
Review Gears Of War: Reloaded - An Xbox Classic That Flourishes On Modern Hardware
A near-perfect active reload
We've been here before a few times, haven't we? Yep, the first Gears of War returns in a shiny new package for Xbox Series X|S, with Gears Reloaded largely based on 2015's Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. While this is a wholly new experience for PS5 — which joins the platform list this time around — Xbox players are...
News Two Huge Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (August 26-28)
Ready for a big week on XGP?
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! Today, we're gathering up this week's upcoming Game Pass arrivals - with the end of August 2025 delivering two absolutely massive titles into the library, including a new first-party release from Microsoft. Without further ado, here's your pair of Xbox Game Pass additions...
Guide Gears Of War Reloaded: Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
Everything you need to know for launch
Gears of War: Reloaded marks Delta Squad's return to Xbox after a good few years out of the spotlight - landing day one on Game Pass this week. With classic Gears multiplayer making up a good chunk of the experience, fans will want to know exactly when they can hop in and play - and likely how much storage...
News High On Life 2's Xbox Game Pass Launch Will Include 'More Than Five' Extra Games
All emulated in-game
Last week, we got news that High on Life 2's Xbox Game Pass launch has been slightly delayed until February 2026 - and a new game dev interview confirms that the sequel packs in a number of emulated retro games that players will also be able to enjoy on release. Speaking with IGN, Squanch Games creative officer
News Ubisoft Announces Surprise Free DLC For Assassin's Creed Mirage On Xbox Game Pass
A new location & story chapter!
Earlier this month, Assassin's Creed Mirage came to Xbox Game Pass on the eve of its two-year anniversary, and now Ubisoft has announced that the game is getting a surprise free DLC later this year. Later in 2025, AC Mirage will be expanding with a new story chapter and missions set in 9th century AlUla, Saudi...
News Stylish Xbox Game Pass Platformer REPLACED Gets New Preview Ahead Of 2026 Launch
It's still coming!
With Hollow Knight: Silksong's official release date now out in the wild, we've got to turn our attention to another long-in-development indie game, right? Well, Sad Cat Studios' REPLACED certainly fits the bill - and while we've been waiting a good while for this one now, it's at least showing up at various events as the team...
News Three Xbox Game Pass Titles Revealed During Second Gamescom Broadcast
Including a big launch date reveal
Today's second Xbox Gamescom stream has treated us to new reveals for three Xbox Game Pass titles in total, including some brand-new announcements alongside release date updates for already-announced titles. One of those updates is of course, Hollow Knight: Silksong, which finally has a confirmed
Roundup All The Big Reveals From Xbox's Second Gamescom 2025 Livestream
Another packed event!
The second of two Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2025 has just finished, and just like yesterday (although not quite on the same scale) it was a busy event featuring plenty of actual announcements alongside various deep dives. <related ids="186906"> So, without further ado, here are all the big Xbox reveals from today's...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Finally Heading To Xbox Game Pass This September
WE HAVE A DATE!
Well, it's finally happened, folks - Hollow: Knight Silksong has an official release date. The long-awaited sequel to indie hit Hollow Knight launches on September 4th, 2025 - and remember, it'll be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Developer Team Cherry has just announced this to the world via its new Release Date Trailer, which...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 21-24)
All free with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to another round of Free Play Days from Microsoft! This week, we have three Xbox titles playable for free over the next few days - all based around gaming icon Pac-Man. Here's the full Free Play Days selection this weekend: Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs Pac-Man Museum+ Pac-Man World Re-Pac Xbox's...
News Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Revealed During First Gamescom Broadcast
With one arriving today!
Today's first Xbox Gamescom broadcast has treated us to new reveals for five Xbox Game Pass titles in total, including one that's shadow dropping on the service today in the form of
News High On Life 2 Gets February 2026 Release Date, And Here's 42 Minutes Of Gameplay
Slightly delayed
We've got a little update on High on Life 2 to share for you - it's not coming out in Winter 2025 anymore. Instead, it's been announced that High on Life 2's release date is now February 13th, 2026, and it'll still be available day one on Xbox Game Pass as planned. Various press have been playing it at Gamescom today as well. To...
Roundup All The Big Reveals From Xbox's First Gamescom 2025 Livestream
It was a very busy one!
The first of two Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2025 has just finished, and it was a busy event as expected - featuring some big new announcements alongside deeper looks at loads of already-announced Xbox titles. Of course, the biggest highlight was arguably the release date and extra details for the ROG Xbox Ally, but we...
News Surprise! The Rogue Prince Of Persia Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass
An action-platformer roguelite
We've got another addition to our list of new Xbox Game Pass titles that are available today! It's been announced as part of Gamescom 2025 that The Rogue Prince of Persia will be coming to the service over the next few hours. This game first launched back in May of last year (and it's still in early access on Steam),...
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (August 19-20)
Including some surprise additions!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! With it being Gamescom this week, Microsoft is adding more games to the lineup left, right and centre - and we have four titles to update you on following the Opening Night Live showcase.
News Six Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025
Update: Another one added to the list post-show!
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event treated us to new reveals for five Xbox Game Pass titles in total, three of which were for a selection of upcoming first-party releases, and two of which were total surprises! The two that we really didn't expect were for the sci-fi horror game ROUTINE, whic
News Black Ops 7 Launches On Xbox Game Pass This November, Free Beta Plans Detailed
"The world is on the brink of chaos..."
Xbox's next Call of Duty title has just kicked off Gamescom Opening Night Live, with Black Ops 7 finally getting a formal release date. The series' upcoming futuristic entry launches on Xbox Game Pass on November 14th - an
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 19-28)
Your latest batch of new titles
Microsoft has just revealed our latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the second half of August 2025, which includes the previously announced Gears of War: Reloaded, as well as the likes of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Persona 4 Golden! Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass from August 19 through August 28
News Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late August 2025
Some big titles are on the way out
Microsoft has just announced its latest batch of titles departing Xbox Game Pass, with five games leaving the service at the end of August. The most notable titles in here are the critically acclaimed Sea of Stars, which leaves after two years in the library, and Borderlands 3 - with the 2K shooter on its way out...
News Gears Of War: Reloaded Full Achievement List Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Series X|S Launch
Déjà boom
We're now less than two weeks out from Gears of War: Reloaded marking the series' return to Xbox later this month - and ahead of the team's August 2025 launch, the game's full achievement list has been revealed. As shared by TrueAchievements, all 56 Gears Reloaded achievements are now available, and there's definitely a sense of déjà...
Deals Get 10% Off Xbox Game Pass, Gift Cards And More In Our August 2025 Sale
Live until August 29th!
It's that time again! We're offering a 10% discount for everything on our Pure Xbox Store until the end of August 2025, allowing you to get a reduction on Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, Xbox Gift Cards, games and more! All you need to do is use the code PUREXBOX10 when you get to the checkout on the Pure Xbox Store to...
News Rematch's 2nd Update Unveiled For Xbox Game Pass, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Lots of fixes & changes included
Less than a month after the team's first major patch, developer SloClap is rolling out update 1.200.200 to its unique footie game Rematch - starting today in Steam Beta form. There are lots of fixes and changes included in this patch, which is planned for release on
News Ex-PlayStation Exec Still Not Convinced By 'Dangerous' Xbox Game Pass Model
"Is it healthy for the developer?"
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has talked a lot about Xbox in recent years - sometimes in a positive way, and sometimes in a not-so positive way. Everyone's curious for his opinion on the brand, it seems quite mixed overall. Here are a couple of stories related to Shawn that we've covered in the past:...
News Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Gets Difficulty Tweaks In Update 1.5 On Xbox Game Pass
Here are the full patch notes
Following the game's first major update at the end of last month, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers patch 1.5 is now live on Xbox Game Pass, containing a few balance adjustments and a whole lot more besides. Yep, developer Leenzee's priority in this update has clearly been to address player feedback surro
News Seven New Games Have Joined Xbox Retro Classics In August So Far
They're not slowing down with this!
it was announced back in July that Antstream Arcade's Xbox Retro Classics service on Xbox Game Pass would be adding another 100+ games in 2025 and 2026, and we've seen around 25 additions in the past few months alone. Last month, we highlighted seven games that had been added to Retro Classics in July, and now...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 14-17)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to another round of Xbox Free Play Days! Starting today, three games are playable for free over the weekend as part of Microsoft's FPD program - including open world adventure game Star Overdrive. Here's your full Free Play Days selection this week: Star Overdrive Survival: Fountain of Youth - Captain's...
News Ubisoft Is Working On A 'Big Division 2 Project' Following Its Recent Xbox Game Pass Launch
"The Division 2 will be at Gamescom this year"
About two and a half months ago, Ubisoft's The Division 2 made its Xbox Game Pass debut a good few years after the title's initial release, and the company has just started teasing a major update that's coming to its co-op action game. As part of a short clip talking about what the team has planned for...
News Stalker 2 Is Getting An Engine Overhaul This Year On Xbox Game Pass
"Stick with us on this journey..."
Stalker 2 maker GSC Game World has shared its development roadmap for the remainder of 2025, and the team has plenty of updates planned for Q3 and Q4. Among those updates is an engine overhaul set to bring "new features and tools to make the Zone an even better place" later in the year. That overhaul comes in the...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 12)
Including a new first-party drop
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we have two new additions to the library - one of those being Microsoft's updated version of Hellblade 2, which brings a new 60FPS performance mode to proceedings. Here's an introduction to that addition, alongside today's other XGP title:
Talking Point Are You Playing Assassin's Creed Mirage On Xbox Game Pass?
If so, what do you think?
Getting on for two years after its launch, Microsoft has brought Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage to Xbox Game Pass this week, with the 2023 series entry now joining the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on the service. So, now that it's finally here, have you been playing AC's fairly recent back-to-basics effort? AC...
News Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In September 2025
Some early predictions!
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in September 2025? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but...
News Grounded 2 Is Off To An Impressive Start On Steam & Xbox Game Pass
Early sales & players numbers are in
Microsoft's latest first-party release, Grounded 2, launched at the back end of July on Xbox and PC — including Game Pass — and the early signs are suggesting that it's been a successful Early Access launch for Obsidian & co. First off, as pointed out by Klobrille, the game has infiltrated the top 10...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Performance Modes Detailed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Up to 120FPS gameplay on Xbox!
Ninja Gaiden 4 is part of Microsoft's bumper first-party lineup for October 2025, and ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch in just a few months' time, the team's console performance targets have been revealed. On Xbox Series X, players will be able to pick between both 60FPS and 120FPS m
News Shadow Drop! 'Heretic + Hexen' Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Nightdive Studios reveals its secret project
Surprise! Nightdive Studios has revealed its next project as part of QuakeCon today, and it's not Quake 3 Arena or Quake 4 as expected - instead, it's a "definitive re-release" of two classic shooters in Heretic + Hexen! For those who haven't played them before, both of these titles were released back in...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (August 2025)
The latest freebies for XGPU subscribers
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass Ultimate members throughout August 2025, including for the likes of WWE 2K25, Sea Of Thieves, The First Descendant and more! Just like we did back in July, we're picking out every single Perk you can claim right now on...
News Four Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At August's Nintendo Indie Showcase
One of them has never been announced for Game Pass before!
Regular visitors to our sister site Nintendo Life will have spotted a Nintendo Indie World Showcase that took place earlier today, and as usual, there were a few games in that show that are also coming to Xbox consoles! In fact, four of the titles in the event are coming to Xbox Game Pass...
News How To Download The Free Madden NFL 26 Trial With EA Play & Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Today's the day!
In addition to all the new Xbox Game Pass releases this week, we've also got a 10-hour free trial for Madden NFL 26 as part of EA Play - which itself is included as part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers. The official release date for the Madden NFL 26 free trial is Thursday, August 7th. Early access for Madden...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 7-10)
Playable with any Game Pass tier
Free Play Days has officially landed on Xbox! This weekend, we have four games to get stuck into across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - including Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. Here's your full selection of Free Play Days titles this week: Cassette Beasts (two-hour trial) The Elder Scrolls...
