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News Here's What's Included In The Xbox August 2025 Update
"We’re bringing some exciting improvements across devices"
The Xbox August 2025 update has just been highlighted by the folks over at Team Xbox, and it's packed with what they're calling "some exciting improvements across devices" - including a few we already knew about. For example, they're mentioning the cross-device play history and Xbox PC...
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 EA's Skate Reboot Is Officially Releasing For Free On Xbox This September
But it'll be in early access to start with
Get your diaries out, because we've got a date with a game called Skate! Yes, EA's long-awaited Skate reboot will officially launch as a free-to-play game for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with various other platforms) on September 16th - but it's starting in early access. As you may...
News Hogwarts Legacy Drops To Lowest Price Ever Alongside New 'Best Rated' Xbox Sale
Lots of great stuff on offer this week
It's Tuesday, so we've obviously got a new batch of Xbox deals on the Microsoft Store, and we're specifically looking at two major new promotions today - one called "Back to Hogwarts" and another for "Best Rated" Xbox games. The Best Rated one is decent for sure, but mainly populated with games that often go...
News You'll Soon Be Able To See 'Personalised' Ads On Your Xbox Dashboard
A new option from Microsoft
Dashboard ads have long been a bit of an issue within the Xbox community - it seems as though they're a common complaint amongst users whenever the topic of a dashboard redesign comes up. While ads are unlikely to be going away anytime soon, Microsoft is adding a new option that may at least make them a bit more...
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...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 25-29)
Including two big Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 25-29! We've got a stacked list of new releases on Xbox over the next few days, including the likes of Helldivers 2, Gears of War: Reloaded, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, NBA 2K25's early access period for the premium editions, and so much more! Here's what's...
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 Euro Truck Simulator 2 And American Truck Simulator Are Coming To Xbox
Update: New trailer and details revealed
Well, well, well! Out of nowhere, Euro Truck Simulator 2 has appeared on the Xbox Store today, listed with Xbox One, Series X and Series S as its official platforms, and there's no release date at the time of writing. For those who don't know about it, Euro Truck Simulator 2 is one of the most popular sim...
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
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 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.
Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
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 Xbox 'Gamescom 2025' Sale Now Live, 600+ New Discounts Added To Microsoft Store
There's some great stuff in here!
It's Gamescom 2025 week and it's Tuesday, so we've got a new Xbox sale to mark the occasion! It's not just this sale that's been added to the Microsoft Store either, as there's also a "Keep on Gaming" sale alongside the usual batch of weekly Xbox Game Pass-specific discounts. We're seeing some great games reduced...
News Earn Free Battlefield 6 Cosmetics By Playing 2042's Latest Update On Xbox
"The road to Battlefield 6 begins here"
Lots of us have been having our fun with Battlefield 6 these past few weekends, and with the beta now wrapped up and all eyes on launch, the team has added a bunch of classic content to Battlefield 2042 to tie fans over - including a stone cold classic BF map. That map is the World War 2-themed Iwo Jima,...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 18-22)
Including two massive new releases!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 18-22! As mentioned in the subheading, we've got two massive new releases next week in the form of Black Myth: Wukong and the free-to-play shooter Delta Force, but there's plenty of other good stuff on the way as well (like Shantae Advance and the game in the thumbnail...
News One Of The 'Worst Games Ever' Is Getting Remastered In A Beautiful Collection For Xbox
"What could possibly go wrong?"
If you remember Bubsy, there's a good chance Bubsy 3D is the game you're thinking of most - a 1996 PS1 platformer that was very poorly received in some circles, to the point where it's been called one of the worst games of all time. And with that in mind, let us introduce you to Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection!...
News Xbox Is Making It Easier To Find 'Play Anywhere' Titles In Your Library
Buy once, play on any device
Xbox Play Anywhere has been a huge focus for Microsoft in recent months, particularly as its builds towards launching the ROG Xbox Ally, and the team is introducing a handy new XPA feature in its latest preview update. Rolling out now on Xbox, players will be able to easily filter Play Anywhere titles within their games...
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 PUBG Getting Free Current-Gen Upgrade, Xbox One Version Going Offline This November
"This shift is a necessary step"
Krafton has today announced a couple bits of major news for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds - as the team begins to properly shift its battle royale shooter over to current-gen systems. This November, PUBG will get a full current-gen upgrade that brings 4K / 60FPS gameplay to Xbox Series X, while the Xbox One version...
News Two More Games Are Getting Delisted On Xbox In September 2025
Both disappearing from the Xbox Store next month
Yes, it's still early in the month to be talking about what's happening in September, but we thought you'd want to know about any potential delistings ASAP - and we already know of two games that are leaving the Xbox Store next month. The first of these has just been announced in the form of Star...
News Xbox's Latest 'Buy One, Get One Free' Promotion Is Now Live
Focusing on simulator titles
Xbox has just put another one of its 'Buy One, Get One Free' promotions live on the Microsoft Store, and this one focuses around a batch of simulators across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. As is usually the case with these Xbox BOGOF sales, the selection — along with their associated deal prices — is a bit of a mixed...
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:
News Bendy: Lone Wolf Is Giving Us A 'Thrilling Survival Adventure' On Xbox This Week
The latest addition to the popular series
Two of the games that particularly attracted our attention in Saturday's "Next Week on Xbox" roundup were Echoes of the End (which we highlighted a few days ago) and Bendy: Lone Wolf - a new entry in the popular long-running series. Bendy: Lone Wolf is releasing for Xbox One, Xbox S
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...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 11-15)
Including three new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 11-15! We've got some very interesting new indie releases on the way over the next few days including the likes of Echoes of the End and Bendy: Lone Wolf, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to three games - highlighted by the "Enhanced" version of Hellblade 2!...
News Snowboard Kids On N64 Was Amazing, And This New Xbox Game Is Inspired By It
It looks and sounds really cool!
Were you a fan of the Nintendo 64 game Snowboard Kids back in the day? How about the SSX series? If so, you might be interested in a new indie game that's released on Xbox this week called Slopecrashers, which is described by its solo developer as being "kind of my spiritual successor" - while also adding in plenty...
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 Xbox Is Getting A Mario Party Clone With A LEGO Twist This September
Say hello to LEGO Party
We've definitely seen Mario Party alternatives on Xbox in the past, but they've been few and far between - Fuzion Frenzy and Rabbids: Party of Legends are the only examples that immediately come to mind. It's finally time for another one on September 30th, as LEGO Party will be releasing on that date - bringing its own style...
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...
News Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Standard (August 6)
Another library refresh
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! Today, Microsoft is adding four games to its mid-tier 'XGP Standard' library, including the likes of Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders and Citizen Sleeper 2. Oh, and before we round all of these up, the ma
News These 9 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 5-14)
Your latest batch of new titles
Microsoft has revealed a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the first half of August 2025, which includes the previously-confirmed Hellblade 2 Enhanced, as well as some surprises like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass from August 5 through August 14
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 4-8)
Including a new Mafia game!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 4-8! The next few days are looking very busy for new indie releases, while we've also got the major arrivals of Mafia: The Old Country and Madden 26's free trial on Game Pass Ultimate! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (August 4-8): Dark Steel...
The hottest picks for RPG action on Xbox consoles in 2025
What are the best Xbox RPG games you can play in 2025? The RPG genre has exploded in popularity in recent years, edging its way into mainstream gamer consciousness like never before. As a result, where Western RPGs have historically been pretty hard to come by, they're now absolutely...
News Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The THQ Nordic Showcase 2025
All the Xbox games we saw
Today marked the 2025 version of the THQ Nordic Showcase, which treated us to a whole bunch of trailers and game announcements for the likes of SpongeBob Squarepants: Tides of the Tide, Darksiders 4 and a lot more! Below, you can check out all the Xbox related trailers for the games in the THQ Nordic Showcase 2025:...
News Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following July 2025's Nintendo Direct
Including a new Monster Hunter game!
As highlighted by our sister site Nintendo Life, we were treated to a special "Partner Direct" showcase from Nintendo earlier today featuring lots of third-party announcements, and plenty of those games are coming to Xbox as well! This includes a long-awaited release date for horror title Cronos: The New Dawn,...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 31 - August 3)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to your latest Free Play Days promo on Xbox! This weekend, we've got four games in the lineup, including three titles that just released earlier on in 2025 - with the pictured Dynasty Warriors: Origins being one of those titles. Here's the full Free Play Days lineup this week: The Ascent Dynasty Warriors:...
News Two Destiny 2 Add-Ons Get Insane 'Just For You' Discounts On Xbox
Including a major expansion!
With Xbox's big summer sale still ongoing for the rest of this week, the team's usual selection of Tuesday deals is pretty slim - but we have spotted a couple of fantastic 'Just For You' offers if you're into your Destiny 2. <related ids="185499"> Presumably on the back of Bungie's big free access period that...
News Call Of Duty's File Size Is Getting Reduced As Xbox Prepares To Launch Black Ops 7
MW2 and MW3 content is moving
Anyone who plays modern Call of Duty will know that file sizes can get ridiculous these days, but thankfully, the upcoming release of Black Ops 7 is prompting the Activision team to remove some older content from the main COD launcher. Later today, the recent iterations of Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 will...
News Xbox Introduces Controversial Age Verification Process In The UK
Age verification needed for certain features
Those who reside in the UK may have seen lots of attention being put on new online age verification rules recently - some amusing, some not-so-much. Well, Microsoft has now detailed how it will implement its own age verification process across Xbox devices in the region. Starting now, Xbox users have...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox July 2025 Update
Some big updates for PC & Xbox Cloud Gaming
The Xbox July 2025 update has begun rolling out to all users on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and beyond this week, introducing a bunch of updates that are pretty significant across console and PC in particular. Here's a short overview of the Xbox July 2025 update, with more details available...
News Two Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (July 29 - August 1)
Including a new Xbox first-party title
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! At the time of posting, two titles are scheduled to join the Game Pass library this week - including day one first-party release Grounded 2. So, we're going to give you a quick summary of these two new Game Pass drops down below, along with a couple of trailers so...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 28-August 1)
Including two new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 28-August 1! Things are quietening down a bit in terms of major new releases, but we've still got the likes of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game on the way, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to
News Two Major Xbox Games Are Being Delisted In August 2025
Both going fully offline in 2026
Earlier this month, we brought news of a few server shutdowns on Xbox in July & August, whilst also briefly mentioning that EA's Anthem is set to be removed from storefronts next month as well - before going offline in 2026. Now, another big Xbox title is also being delisted in August and taken offline next year,...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 21-25)
Including three Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 21-25! We've got some big releases on the way including Killing Floor 3 over the next few days, as well three new Xbox Game Pass titles highlighted by Wuchang: Fallen Feathers! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (July 21-25):
Rumour Xbox Has Locked In A November Release Date For Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7
Shock?
The word on the street is that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch this November. Shocked? Nah, probably not, but considering last year's entry arrived in October, it's looking like Xbox and Activision are taking a few extra weeks to get Black Ops 7 out the door. The official release date is set for November 14th, 2025, according to...
News Indie RPG 'Back To The Dawn' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 18)
Another day one arrival
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, intriguing indie RPG Back to the Dawn joins the library, after gaining almost 5,000 reviews on Steam amounting to a 'Very Positive' rating overall. We're intrigued to see how the console audience finds this one, then, with the game now live on the service. Here's a bit...
