Xbox One News
May2021
News Wait, Did Sony Just Trademark The Sunset Overdrive IP?
It certainly looks like it
Sunset Overdrive is one of the best Xbox One exclusives - we won't hear otherwise. Insomniac Games blended the perfect level of traversal with the signature inventive gunplay the developer is known for. Unfortunately, hopes of a sequel were somewhat crushed when Sony purchased the team. Now, a recent register of the...
News Stalker 2 Will Be 'Hundreds Of Hours' Long, According To Developer
"It's a very long game"
The team at GSC Game World has been fairly vocal about the upcoming Stalker 2 in recent weeks. The Xbox Series X|S exclusive has enjoyed a lot of buzz since its initial reveal, with many fans of the original already on board. It seems those interested are in for a lengthy adventure, as the game is claimed to be "hundreds of...
Deals 400+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 4-11)
Including a Spring Add-On Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 400 games and add-ons, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as publisher and Spring Add-On sales! And don't forget, the Golden Week and Star Wars sales are still live for a little longer as well. We've...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Get building, everyone!
After the surprise reveal that it would be joining Xbox Game Pass, Dragon Quest Builders 2 has finally arrived and is now available through Xbox Game Pass on consoles, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming for everyone to enjoy! For those that don't know, the game is set in the Dragon Quest universe, with a bit of a twist. Instead of the...
News Microsoft May Not Be Investing Into Discord, But Sony Is
"Our goal is to bring the Discord and PlayStation experiences closer together"
You may remember there were strong rumours circulating a few weeks back that Microsoft was in talks to acquire Discord. It was later claimed that those talks fell through and nothing was to come of it. While it's not a complete purchase, Sony has today confirmed it has...
News Limited Run Games Is Now An Official Xbox Partner
"We're making really good progress"
Limited Run Games does an absolutely phenomenal job introducing physical editions of games we have only dreamed about in the past. Earlier this year, for example, a stunning Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition physical release was revealed. But one particular downside is how a giant chunk of...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 4-13)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service soon, including the previously announced Dragon Quest Builders 2 and FIFA 21, along with many others! Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform May 4 Dragon...
News Spotify Premium Is Returning As An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
But only for new Spotify Premium members
Update: That was quick! Thanks to Microsoft, it's already been revealed that this promotion will be offered as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk, and will give subscribers access to four months of Spotify Premium for free as of May 4. The downside? You'll need to be a new Spotify Premium member to use it...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 4-7)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release of this week is undoubtedly Resident Evil Village which drops on May 7, and don't forget that Dragon Quest Builders 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on May 4! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (May 4-7): Optimised For...
News No, Microsoft Won't Be Updating Revenue Split For Console Publishers
“We have no plans to change the revenue share"
Following the news that Microsoft would be slashing the revenue it takes on PC games, a leaked document from the upcoming Epic Games and Apple case has circulated this weekend which claimed the same would potentially be done with Xbox titles. However, this doesn't appear to be the case, as Microsoft...
Quiz Can You Guess All Of These Xbox Star Wars Games?
The force is strong with this one
With May the 4th almost upon us, it's time to take a trip down memory lane. Xbox has been home to some pretty spectacular Star Wars experiences, ranging from massive multiplayer battles, to reliving the films in the form of Lego bricks. There's a game for every fan out there. But how well do you know your Star Wars...
News It's Time, The Resident Evil Village Demo Is Now Live On Xbox
But you only get 60 minutes to play it
Just in case you'd forgotten, the official demo for Resident Evil Village is now finally live on Xbox, and you've got from now until May 9/10 - depending on where you live - to give it a try ahead of the game's release next week. The confusing downside with this demo is that you can only play it for 60 minutes...
Reaction Wow, Titanfall 2's Community Day Was A Massive Success
With a peak of over 50,000 players
You might remember that earlier this week, a TikTok campaign encouraged all Titanfall 2 fans to jump online on Saturday, May 1st, and that campaign stretched a long way - even Xbox Game Pass on Twitter got involved! The community really took the idea to heart, and as a result, the 2016 game enjoyed a massive...
News Another 11 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (May 2021)
Final Fantasy, Alan Wake & others
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of twelve games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the early part of May 2021, including some pretty major titles such as Alan Wake, DayZ, Final Fantasy IX and others. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave in early May 2021: Date Game Platform May...
Rumour The First Two Images Of Battlefield 6 Have Supposedly Leaked
"Yes, the images are real"
There have been a lot of details and supposed leaks floating around about the next entry in the Battlefield series recently, and it looks like we've just been treated to our first look at some screenshots. Two grainy images have appeared online, and according to well-known Battlefield leaker Tom Henderson, they're the...
News Cloud Save Support Is Coming To Minecraft Dungeons On 5th May
Play your save on any supported platform
The Minecraft spin-off Minecraft Dungeons will be receiving a save cloud support update next week on 5th May. This update will be coming to all platforms the game is available on - including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC - and means players will be able to play their saves across multiple platforms...
Pick One Which Of These May 2021 Xbox Releases Are You Most Excited For?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, as we've just entered a new month with some big releases on the way, we want to know which of the following May 2021 Xbox games you're most excited for. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Dragon Quest Builders 2 (May 4)...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Looks Set To Have A Sizeable Day One Patch
Featuring visual and performance improvements
We're now just a couple of weeks away from the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition on May 14, and when you get it on day one, it looks like you'll need to download an extra 10GB+ for its initial patch. Patch 01.01 has already been discovered for the game on PlayStation, where it's a size of 11.8GB,...
News PowerA Is Bringing Out A Licensed Cuphead Xbox Series X Controller
"Good day for a swell battle!"
Big fan of Cuphead? Then you might be interested in this officially licensed Mugman Xbox Series X & S (wired) controller, which is arriving courtesy of accessory maker PowerA this July according to a listing over on Amazon. This isn't the first time we've seen a Cuphead controller from PowerA - there's an Xbox One...
Feature 5 Reasons To Be Excited For Dragon Quest Builders 2 On Xbox Game Pass
Just keep building
With the surprise announcement of Dragon Quest Builders 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass on May 4, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Back in December, we had the absolutely fantastic Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age join the service, so this can't be as good, right? Surely it's just an uninspired knock off of the...
Guide How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In May
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. May 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 1st)
We're taking down some mutated dinos
Welcome to the weekend! We've recently received a couple of big new Game Pass releases that you can check out over the next few days in Second Extinction and Destroy All Humans, another couple of games are available as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and there are multiple sales ongoing right now,
April2021
News Stalker 2 Would Be 'Impossible' To Run On Xbox One, Says Dev
"We’re concentrating on the Xbox Series X/S version"
There's a lot of excitement surrounding Xbox exclusive and Game Pass title Stalker 2, which is expected arrive at some point later this year, and developer GSC Game World has addressed why it's only coming to Xbox Series X & S. Simply put, PR manager Zakhar Bocharov stated to GamingBolt...
News The Resident Evil Village Demo Is Available To Pre-Load Now On Xbox
Go, go, go!
If the idea of being against the clock to play the Resident Evil Village demo has got you sweating, then Capcom is here to ease the burden a little bit by allowing you to pre-download it now ahead of it going live this weekend. The time limited demo has been extended from 24 hours to a week, but you can prepare yourself ahead as the...
News PlayStation Is Reportedly Surveying Fans About The Burnout Series
Could it actually make a comeback?
Burnout is still one of the most beloved racing series' of all time, so it's pretty crazy to think we haven't had a truly new entry in the series since all the way back in 2008, with the release of Burnout Paradise for Xbox 360. That game has since been remastered for Xbox One, but we're waiting on something...
News 343 Says There Are 'Glorious Plans Afoot' For Halo Infinite This Summer
"We know that game videos are worth at least 10,000 words"
Things are really beginning to ramp up for Halo Infinite, as this week's update has provided some tasty morsels on the game's development. Outside of confirmed features such as ultra-wide screen support on PC and full cross-play, it seems we're not far off some
News Outriders Has Received Its Biggest Patch Yet, Here’s Everything Included
It's a long list
Outriders has enjoyed a popular launch on Xbox Game Pass, but it hasn't been without problems. Inventory wiping bugs, server issues, and crashes have prevented it from getting the full attention it deserves. Unfortunately, if you're still waiting for your inventory items to be revoked, this still doesn't rectify that. What it does...
News Fall Guys Delayed For Xbox, No Longer Releasing This Summer
But it's getting cross-play when it finally arrives
If you were looking forward to the release of Fall Guys for Xbox consoles this summer, you'll be sad (like the little Fall Guy in the image!) to hear that the game has been delayed indefinitely by developer Mediatonic. According to the studio, the team's recent acquisition by Epic Games has meant...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (April 30)
They're officially moving out
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library including Moving Out and Levelhead, with a bunch of old EA Sports FIFA games also leaving EA Play next week on May 6. Here are the six games set to leave before the end of the day on Game Pass:...
News Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Developer Toys For Bob Has Been Moved To Work On Call Of Duty
Is this the end for Crash Bandicoot?
It looks like any plans for a new Crash Bandicoot or Spyro the Dragon title may have to wait, as Toys for Bob has been shifted by Activision to help assist Raven Software on the development of Call of Duty. More specifically, Season 3 for Call of Duty: Warzone. The developer broke the news on Twitter, revealing...
Rumour Hitman 3 Dev Working With Xbox On 'Fantastical' Dragon RPG
The mother of dragons
The rumour mill just keeps turning, as more potential partnerships and games from Xbox are said to be underway. The most recent one points to a collaboration between IO Interactive and Xbox on a dragon related game. Back in February, Jez Corden of Windows Central Gaming shared a GIF related to dragons, beginning the...
News Holy Moly, It Looks Like 50+ FPS Boosts Are Coming To Xbox Series X Next Week
Please be true, please be true!
Xbox is on fire at the moment, and if these latest teases are to be believed, it looks like we're getting no less than over 50 (!) FPS Boosted titles coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point next week. New FPS Boosts were teased by The Verge's Tom Warren earlier this week, and he appeared to elaborate...
News The First Two Of May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Build, drive, swing and fight your way through Gotham City
You can now begin downloading the first batch of May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Armello and Xbox 360 game Lego Batman. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually...
Gallery Here's A First Look At Super Ultrawide Support In Halo Infinite PC
"This will be a Halo built for PC players, by PC players"
As you've probably heard by now, Microsoft has announced it remains committed to PC gaming in 2021 and beyond. As part of this, the PC version of Halo Infinite will be a "Halo built for PC players, by PC players." This build will offer "Ultra" graphic presets, triple keybinds, c
News FIFA 21 Kicks Off With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Next Week
All thanks to EA Play
It was announced earlier this month that EA's FIFA 21 was coming to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at some point in May, and now the company has confirmed it will officially arrive on Thursday, May 6. This means you'll be able to play the full game at no extra charge if you're a member of either service, and as far as we...
News Konami Is Making Italian Side Napoli Exclusive To Pro Evolution Soccer
They won't be in FIFA much longer
Konami made a big splash a few years ago when it made Serie A giants Juventus exclusive to eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer - taking them away from EA's mammoth FIFA series - and Napoli is the latest team to get that treatment. Under the terms of the new deal, Napoli will no longer be officially licensed in FIFA, but...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 29 - May 2)
Get behind the wheel of a true Monster Truck simulation
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? We've got both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of Monster Truck Championship...
News Years Later, It Looks Like Outer Wilds Is Getting Some New Content
The cat's out of the bag
Well, this is surprising. The award winning and much loved Outer Wilds seems to be getting some new content in the future, after a leak has pretty much been confirmed by the teams involved. As spotted on Steam's records by one Twitter user, there's a file for something called "Outer Wilds - Echoes of the Eye"...
Feature Game Pass Gems: The Destroy All Humans! Remake Is Nostalgic Fun
A blast from the past
Games strive to be the next 'big' thing, with complex narrative stories, brutal difficulty, or superb artistic direction. But there was a time when the main goal was to deliver simple fun, such as blasting a cow to smithereens with a Disintegrator Ray. That's where the Destroy All Humans! Remake comes in, as it brings the...
Deals 'Golden Week Sale' Now Live On Xbox, 100+ Games Included
Save up to 75% on Japan-inspired games
We were treated to a relatively small selection of 90+ games in the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales earlier this week on Xbox, but now a new Golden Week Sale has added another 140+ games to that list. This sale is focused on (mostly) Japan-inspired games, and you can save up to 75% on a whole bunch...
News Halo Infinite Will Support Cross-Play And Cross-Progression
Take the fight across platforms
We're getting small nuggets of Halo Infinite news fairly regularly these days, with the most recent announcement being that the game will support cross-play and cross-progression when it launches later this year. The news was announced in a recent Xbox Wire post, which looked at the company's focus on PC gaming. It...
Random Another Phil Spencer Appearance, Another Shelf Full Of Easter Eggs To Investigate
Zoom and enhance!
In a growing trend that always gets the internet talking, Phil Spencer appeared in another stream last night and the fabled shelf of goodies returned. The return has already got fans speculating what the Easter Eggs could possibly be. As part of Gamesbeat Live 2021, Spencer made an appearance to talk about Gaming for Everyone at...
News The Destroy All Humans! Remake Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
"The cult-classic returns!"
Ready to cause some havoc? Last year's remake of the original Xbox game Destroy All Humans! is now available with Xbox Game Pass, available on console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. "One giant step on mankind!" If you never had a chance to play the original, the game sees you taking the reigns of evil alien Crypto-137, using...
News Titanfall 2 Fans Are Planning To Play Online All At Once This Weekend
"The servers might catch on fire"
You might have seen recently that Titanfall 2 has enjoyed a resurgence on Steam, and now the Titanfall community is planning a big playdate this weekend on May 1st in order to share their love for the game. The campaign stemmed from a couple of TikTok users called
News Watch Dogs: Legion's First Roadmap Content Now Launches Next Week
It was delayed to ensure it's in the best possible shape
Last month we got a look at the upcoming content for Watch Dogs: Legion with an extensive roadmap from Ubisoft. The first major title update was expected to drop this month, but has since been pushed to May 4. Title Update 4.0 is set to add a new paid DLC character known as Mina Sidhu, who...
Talking Point How Many Microsoft Rewards Points Are You Sitting On Right Now?
Saving up for anything special?
The Microsoft Rewards program has become highly popular with Xbox users over the past couple of years, allowing you to earn points for completing basic tasks that can be converted into Xbox Gift Cards. We've gone into lots of detail about Microsoft Rewards elsewhere on Pure Xbox, so check out our full guide for a...
News Gearshifters Brings Top-Down Vehicle Combat To Xbox This Year
Go to war against extreme-machine bosses
Numskull Games and Red Phantom Games have today announced Gearshifters, which is a a high-intensity top-down vehicle combat game, combining classic shoot-em-up retro arcade gameplay with rogue-like elements. It's being developed by Richard Ogden of Colin McRae Rally 2.0 and TOCA Championship Racing fame, and...
News Mysterious Ubisoft Game Suddenly Appears On The Microsoft Store
And then quickly gets removed
Surprise! A new Ubisoft title emerged on the Microsoft Store earlier today, but nobody has any idea what it is, where it came from, or how it even came to be. According to the description, it was intended for an internal test. Originally under the guise of Incursion VMC, the title later changed to VMC Only, before it...
Roundup These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In May 2021
Resident Evil, Mass Effect and much more!
We're already getting close to halfway through the year, and May 2021 looks like a pretty busy one in the world of Xbox! We're kicking things off with a few big games in the first week, including Resident Evil Village, and we've also got the likes of Rust Console Edition and Mass Effect Legendary Edition on...
Interview Talking Second Extinction With Game Director Simon Vickers
'Xbox Game Pass really felt like a no brainer'
The time has arrived! Second Extinction has arrived on Xbox Game Pass and is available to play right now, serving as a 3-player co-op shooter in which your goal is to wipe out the mutated dinosaurs that have taken over the planet. It's a great game to play with friends, as we recently highlighted in our...
News Second Extinction Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Big map. Big dinosaurs. Big guns.
If you've been looking forward to the release of co-op shooter Second Extinction, we've got some good news! The game is now available to download and play on console, PC and cloud with Xbox Game Pass. For those who haven't been keeping up, the game is an online FPS in which you take on hordes of mutated dinosaurs...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Has Been Delayed Until The Summer
The release date has been reversed
Resident Evil Re:Verse was expected to launch as free multiplayer title for those who purchased Resident Evil Village. While that's still the case, it will no longer be available alongside Village's release on May 7, and instead will be launching sometime later this summer. According to an email to Resident Evil...
News CDPR Releases Hotfix 1.22 For Cyberpunk 2077, Here's Everything Included
Mainly focusing on quest fixes
Here we are again with another Cyberpunk 2077 patch. Surprisingly, this hotfix is a lot lighter than more recent updates and looks to rectify "the most frequently reported issues since the last patch." Mainly focusing on quest and open world issues, here's everything you can expect in Hotfix 1.22: This update...
Video Here's A New Look At Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries Mode
Take the fight to them
We're so close to the release of Resident Evil Village we can almost taste it, and Capcom definitely hasn't pumped the brakes on promoting the game. In fact, the throttle has been pushed all the way forward as more and more news drops every day. Now, we have a new look at the game's Mercenaries mode, and what players can...
News Let's Build A Zoo Is An Expansive Management Sim Coming To Xbox
Create your own animal empire
Descenders publisher No More Robots has today announced its latest game entitled Let's Build a Zoo, which takes the form of a "cute, expansive management sim" featuring over 300,000 different types of animal! The game will allow you to control everything that happens in your park, import a variety of animals from...
News Another Substantial Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch Has Dropped
New skills, bug fixes, and more
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is no stranger to patches, and this next one is another doozy. It's packed with new skills, quest fixes, and the ability turn the cinematic finisher moves on or off. Title update 1.21.1 weighs in at 16GB on Xbox Series X|S and 12.8GB on Xbox One. The biggest inclusion is the three new...
News Midnight Club: LA Surprisingly Returns To The Xbox Store
It's got to be an error, right?
You might remember last year that a bunch of classic games unexpectedly returned to the Xbox Store despite previously being delisted, and it seems to have happened again today with Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Bizarrely, the Xbox 360 racer has returned to the old Xbox 360 Marketplace as a purchasable title, although...
Hands On Second Extinction Feels Tailor-Made For Xbox Game Pass
Our verdict after a few hours with the Xbox version
There's a lot of buzz in the Xbox community surrounding the release of co-op dinosaur shooter Second Extinction, which arrives on Xbox Game Pass as part of the early access Xbox Game Preview program this Wednesday, April 28. Ahead of its launch, we had a chance to go hands-on with the game this...
Deals All 10+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (April 27 - May 4)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another (small) selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, with all of them included part of Deals with Gold. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
News Xbox Academy Aims To Teach School Pupils Video Game Development
Beats doing maths
In news we're completely not jealous about, Microsoft is introducing the latest stage of Xbox Academy with a workshop intended to inspire teenagers to become the next future game developers. Xbox Academy will be part of Microsoft’s Work Experience Week on May 10, and is available for year 9 and 10 pupils in the UK. Across the...
News Here's What Time Second Extinction Goes Live On Xbox Game Pass
It's almost time to reclaim Earth!
Second Extinction is a 3-player cooperative shooter in which your goal is to wipe out the mutated dinosaurs that have taken over the planet, and it's launching with Xbox Game Preview and Xbox Game Pass this Wednesday, April 28. And now, we also have an official time of when it will be available! According to the...
News Pirate RPG King Of Seas Is Getting A Demo On Xbox Today
Pre-orders for the game are also live
If you're eager to get on a cruise but are currently land bound due to global restrictions, then fear no more, as Team 17's pirate RPG King of Seas is setting sail with a demo on Xbox from today. Ahead of its launch next month on May 25, players will be able to get a taste of the seven seas, as they battle...
News It Takes Two Is Metacritic's Xbox Series X Game Of The Year So Far
After 1/3 of 2021, It Takes Two takes top spot!
We're about to find ourselves one third of the way through 2021, and looking back at the period between January and late April, the highest-rated next-gen Xbox release on Metacritic was EA's brilliant co-op adventure, It Takes Two. There haven't been too many major releases to mention of course, but...
Rumour It Looks Like We Know When Elden Ring Is Getting Revealed
Hopefully not much longer to wait
Earlier this year it appeared the Elden Ring trailer leaked in some terrible early 2000s mobile phone footage. While it was not the way fans wanted to experience their first look at gameplay, it seemed pretty likely that the real footage would be dropped soon - but we're still waiting. Another leak has now come...
Deals 90+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (April 27 - May 4)
Deals with Gold & Spotlight offers
Update: Microsoft has since added to this list with another 100+ games in the form of 'Golden Week' and Star Wars sales. We haven't included these in the table below, but you can check out full roundups elsewhere on Pure Xbox.
News Marvel's Avengers Accidentally Leaks Its Upcoming MCU Outfits
Avengers assemble!
When Crystal Dynamics outlined the road map for Marvel’s Avengers' upcoming months, it was said that the Marvel Cinematic Universe outfits would be making their way to the game as part of paid DLC. Now, it seems those designs have been revealed a bit prematurely, as an in-game glitch is claimed to have unveiled them. The glitch...
News Ghosts 'N Goblins Resurrection Rises From The Dead On Xbox This May
The classic platforming series returns
Update: The new trailer reveals the game will be launching on June 1 for Xbox One. Not only that, but the
Rumour Could Ryse: Son Of Rome Seriously Be Getting A Sequel?
We really don't want to get our hopes up...
Ryse: Son of Rome was one of the most popular Xbox One launch titles back in 2013, and even eight years later, it remains a visual showcase. You should definitely check it out on Xbox Game Pass if you can! There's been talk of a potential sequel for years now, but those talks ramped up again just a few...
News Planet Coaster Calls The Ghostbusters To Action In New Xbox DLC
Who you gonna call?
Planet Coaster: Console Edition has quietly been building up a lot of post-launch content since its release last year, with everything from spooky themed packs to oriental themed rides being added. The game is now getting a licensed p
Random Did You Know Halo's Cortana Voiced Princess Peach?
Sorry Chief, Cortana is in another castle
In a special crossover article here at Pure Xbox, we're sharing a fact our friends over at Nintendo Life informed us about that we weren't actually aware of! One of the prominent ex-voices of Nintendo's Princess Peach (as well as Toad and Toadette) is also the voice of our very own Cortana from the Halo...
News EA's Knockout City Launches Day One With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Arriving as part of EA Play
We've got another confirmed Xbox Game Pass addition for May 2021, and it's a day one launch! EA's Knockout City will be heading to the Ultimate version of the service on May 21, included as part of EA Play. The game is described as a "dodgebrawler" in which you compete in epic dodgeball battles across Knockout City from...
News Resident Evil Village's Overly Complicated Time Limited Demo Is Getting Extended
Get your planners ready
When Capcom announced the Resident Evil Village demo details, they confused the community to no end. There were exclusive arrangements with PlayStation, and Xbox players can finally gain access this weekend through a time limited arrangement. Originally, it was only for a period of 24 hours, but after fan feedback from a...
News Xuan-Yuan Sword VII Brings The Action Packed Series To The West This Summer
Could be a surprise summer hit
You'd be forgiven for not knowing what the Xuan-Yuan Sword series is, but it's actually been a pretty big deal in Asia. The first title released back in 1990, and has continued to be a popular force over there for some time. Now, Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is making its way to Xbox One this summer, making a first for western...
Poll Are You Happy With May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced May 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Armello and Dungeons 3, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible) games LEGO...
News Capcom Arcade Stadium Is Bringing 32 Classic Games To Xbox This May
A blast from the past
Update: A new trailer from Capcom has now revealed it will be releasing on May 25 for Xbox One. Not long to go! Original story: Following its launch on the Nintendo Switch yesterday, it was also confirmed Capcom Arcade Stadium will be arriving for Xbox One in the future, bringing a collection of 32 classic games. Relive the...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For May 2021
Four more games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for May 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in May: Xbox Series X / Xbox One: Armello...
News It's Official, Dragon Quest Builders 2 Is Coming To Xbox And Game Pass
It'll be with us as soon as next week
Update: Microsoft has made it official! Dragon Quest Builders 2 is arriving on Xbox consoles as soon as next Wednesday, May 4th, and it'll be arriving on Xbox Game Pass (including PC and cloud) on the same day. "Also, as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, you can play Dragon Quest Builders 2 on Xbox and PC with...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (April 27-30)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a couple of big games on the way this week including Second Extinction as part of Xbox Game Pass, and look - lots of games optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (April 27-30):...
News Xbox Fans Think Forza Horizon 5 Might Be Heading To Mexico
Will we see it this year?
Forza Horizon 5 is the hot topic at the moment, even though it hasn't actually been officially announced yet! The latest speculation is centred around its location, which according to some teases, might be Mexico. Xbox fans have picked up on a few cryptic tweets from insiders recently, such as Windows Central's Jez Corden,...
Rumour Starfield Will Be An Xbox Exclusive, Could Release This Holiday
"Microsoft is trying their hardest to get the game out"
We've had small rumblings of Starfield for a while now, but this rumour could be the biggest yet if true. One insider is claiming that not only could the game release by the year's end, but it may also be an Xbox exclusive. As per the recent Xbox Two podcast (at 1:34:10), industry insider Rand...
News Dirt 5's Player Numbers Have Been 'Shockingly Huge' On Xbox Game Pass, Says Dev
"It's been absolutely fantastic"
Codemasters' Dirt 5 is one of many highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles that have entered the service already so far this year, and according to the game's director, its inclusion has been a massive success for the game. Speaking as part of the GameOnDaily podcast, technical director David Springate explained...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (April 2021)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program hasn't had the busiest of starts to the year, but we've had a few more goodies arrive in April for games such as Apex Legends, Phantasy Star Online 2 and Warframe. We've listed all of these below, along with the Sea of Thieves Perk from last month which i
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Second Extinction On Xbox Game Pass
Release date, Xbox Series X version, game details & more
These day one Xbox Game Pass releases are coming thick and fast at the moment! The next is Systemic Reaction's dinosaur shooter Second Extinction, which drops on Xbox Game Preview and Game Pass on Wednesday, April 28. Ahead of its release, we thought we'd put together a quick guide so you...
Rumour Is IO Interactive Working On Some Kind Of Deal With Xbox?
"Keep an eye on IO Interactive"
The latest episode of the Xbox Two podcast took place last night on YouTube, and as part of it, Windows Central editor Jez Corden appeared to hint that Xbox might be working on some kind of deal with Hitman studio IO Interactive. Asked about whether Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment acquisition talks would...
Talking Point What May 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Are we going to get a good batch?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of April has seen Vikings: Wolves of Midgard, Truck Racing Championship, Dark Void and Hard Corps: Uprising all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
PSA The Tunic Demo Is Back On PC, And Here's Some Gameplay Footage
No sign of an Xbox demo, sadly
There's a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming Xbox console launch exclusive Tunic right now, and if you own a PC, you can get access to the game's free demo on Steam this weekend until Monday, April 26. IGN has shared some footage of the demo in the YouTube video above, but keep in mind this is the same demo we...
News The New Internet Browser On Xbox Is Adding Keyboard & Mouse Support
Available for some Xbox Insiders right now
The Microsoft Edge internet browser for Xbox has infamously never supported mouse and keyboard throughout the entire Xbox One generation, but it looks like that's all about to change with the new version. As highlighted by The Verge's Tom Warren on Twitter, Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring are...
Feature Game Pass Gems: Help, I’m Stupidly Addicted To Hollow Knight
One of the best games in Xbox Game Pass
I keep hearing that 2021 has 'no games' - but my backlog says otherwise. Even not counting the years of games I'm yet to catch up on, this year is already adding a stupid amount into my pile. Then there's Xbox Game Pass, a service which continuously adds more and more games for me to discover and test...
News Farming Simulator 22 Fertilises Your Xbox Console Later This Year
Sorry Halo, we've got bigger priorities
It's the announcement you've been waiting for! Farming Simulator 22 is officially on the way later in 2021, and it'll be digging up the weeds on your Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S when it makes its long-awaited arrival. We don't know too much about it just yet, but it's been promised that the game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 24th)
Hitting any homers?
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next few days, including the new release of MLB The Show 21 on Xbox Game Pass, two more Free Play Days titles, 300+ games in the weekly sales, and 13 brand-new FPS
News 343 Has 'No Plans' To Add Bots To Halo: MCC Right Now
But is aware of fan requests
Earlier in the week, a modding Discord uncovered an "ADD_BOT.png" file in the Season 5 update for the Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Of course, it led to a lot of speculation on social media that bots might be on the way, but it's now been officially confirmed nothing is on the horizon - at least in the immediate...
News The Rust Console Edition Pre-Order Beta Is Now Live On Xbox
Just in time for the weekend
If you've been eagerly awaiting the release of Rust Console Edition on Xbox this May, then you'll probably be excited to know that the pre-order beta has gone live today, available all the way until May 6. Sadly, the only way to access this beta is via the Deluxe and
News Next-Gen Upgrade Can 'Influence The Atmosphere About Cyberpunk', Says CD Projekt
"The next-gen version will be crucial for longevity"
CD Projekt held its latest earnings call earlier this week, and talked a little bit about the planned free next-gen upgrade for Cyberpunk 2077, which is currently scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2021. Asked about the upgrade, VP of finance Piotr Nielubowicz highlighted it as one of the...
News Xbox Downloads Getting Stuck? This Incoming Fix Should Solve It
It's all to do with "finishing things up"
We've been seeing various reports over the past few months that some Xbox downloads have been getting stuck right at the end - including updates - with the message constantly sticking on the phrase, "finishing things up." Based on what we've seen, this issue seems to last anywhere from a few hours to a few...
News Chernobylite Brings Its RPG Survival Horror Experience To Xbox This June
With an Xbox Series X version later in the year
Looking for a new science-fiction survival horror experience? Good news! Chernobylite will officially be launching on Xbox One this June, with an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S version also planned to release later this year. The game is described as an "RPG survival horror mixing the free...
News Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In April 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in April 2021? 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 happening this...
News That House Of The Dead Remake Is Probably Also Coming To Xbox
Just to give you a heads up
You might have seen last week during the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase that Forever Entertainment announced a remake of the original House of the Dead, and it's probably coming to Xbox as well. The existence of this game was actually revealed all the way back in 2019, along with a remake of House of the Dead 2,...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Is Getting An Official Xbox Series X Upgrade
There's a dedicated team working on it
Good news for fans of Call of Duty: Warzone! Not only has the game been made free-to-play with Xbox Live Gold on Xbox this week, but Raven Software has also confirmed that it's working on a proper next-gen upgrade for the game. Speaking to CharlieIntel, the studio explained that it has a “dedicated...
News EE Is Giving Away 12 Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With Samsung Galaxy Phones
The perfect excuse to take out a new contract
Been thinking about picking up a new Samsung Galaxy contract recently? Here's an intriguing deal to consider, as UK mobile provider EE is giving away 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with select Samsung phones. Specifically, the deal is for the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S20 FE 5G...
Rumour Forza Horizon 5 Won't Be Set In Japan, According To Industry Insiders
That tofu delivery might have to wait
There have been ongoing rumours for a while now that the next entry in the Forza Horizon series will show up before the next mainline Forza Motorsport game, at some point this year. Now, to add to this, VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb and Xbox insider
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