Xbox Series X News
June2023
News Compulsion Games Returns With 'South Of Midnight', A Day One Xbox Game Pass Release
A magic-realist themed third-person action-adventure
One of the opening announcements at this year's Xbox Showcase was the reveal of Complusion Games' new third-person action-adventure South of Midnight. It's described as being set in a "magic realist version of American South". Compulsion Games is best known for previous titles like Contrast and
Live Watch The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Here
It's time for the BIG one!
Update: The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 has now ended, and we've provided a recap of everything that was announced as part of the show elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="150981"> Original story: The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 has arrived! Today is the biggest day in the 2023 calendar for Team Xbox, with around 90...
Guide When Is The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
The date, times, length, rumours, predictions, and more!
When is the Xbox Showcase 2023? We're just a few hours away from this year's massive event, and in addition to the normal show, we've also got a Starfield Direct taking place immediately after it! In this guide, we've collected all the information you need to know about the Xbox Games...
Why the long nose?
Whilst Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest might not have been as packed full of surprises as we had perhaps hoped, we did get a nice little lift last night in the form of a demo drop for Neowiz Games’ Lies of P. This promising Soulslike has been on our radar for quite some time now, and the South Korean developer has...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 12-16)
We've got an interesting few days ahead!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 12th to June 16th! We've definitely got some interesting new releases on the way over the next few days, including the Xbox Game Pass title Dordogne, survival horror game Greyhill Incident, wacky sho
News Game Pass Indie 'COCOON' Gets Gameplay Deep Dive Ahead Of Xbox Launch
The art style is absolutely gorgeous here!
Cocoon has been announced as an upcoming Xbox Game Pass launch title for a while, but this week's 'Day of the Devs' event that followed Summer Game Fest granted us a deeper dive on the game - and it looks absolutely gorgeous. From the lead gameplay designer behind
News 'Palworld' Looks Like Pokémon With Guns, And It's Coming To Xbox
"Befriend and collect mysterious creatures called "Pal" in a vast world!"
Okay, what's going on here?! Developer PocketPair just showcased more of its new game Palworld and we don't know what to make of it. Looking at the trailer it's... a third-person shooter take on
News Stalker 2 Won't Appear At The Xbox Games Showcase This Year
"Our plan is to give progressive updates"
The developer behind the highly anticipated Stalker 2 (GSC Game World) has confirmed that the title unfortunately won't be making an appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 taking place this Sunday. In response to a fan on Steam, a member of the GSC Game World team explained that the plan is to give...
News Ubisoft's New Prince Of Persia Game Is Getting Blasted On YouTube
Significantly more dislikes than likes
Yesterday's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase was kicked off with a new reveal from Ubisoft in the form of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, but as highlighted by VGC, it's be
News Friday The 13th Game Being Delisted As Rumours Of A New Entry Circulate
"The time has come"
Friday the 13th: The Game is officially going offline, folks. Jason's asymmetric escapade closes its cabin doors on December 31st, 2023 - at least for new councillors looking to buy the game on digital storefronts. Yep, from that date you'll no longer be able to pick up a copy on the Xbox Store. However, the development team has...
News Tekken 8 Is Hosting A Closed Network Test On Xbox Series X|S Next Month
Register now for a chance to play
If you're excited for the release of Tekken 8 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, then you'll want to register for the upcoming Closed Network Test, which takes place for those platforms between July 28th and July 31st. Specifically, the game is getting two periods of tests, with the first one exclusive to...
News Yes, There's Another Lord Of The Rings Game Coming To Xbox This Year
Let's hope it's better than Gollum
Yesterday's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase treated us to the reveal of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms), and surprisingly it's going to be with us in late 2023! This is described as a "survival crafting" game in which you'll "take control of a...
News Remnant 2 Arrives This July On Xbox Series X|S, Watch The New Co-Op Trailer
Just over a month to go!
We've got a date for Remnant 2 on Xbox, and it's sooner than we expected! The highly anticipated sequel will be with us on July 25th, 2023, and it'll be launching for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC). The video above shows a look at some co-op gameplay in Remnant 2 - you can either play the game solo...
News Forge Is Getting Some Major Updates With Season 4 Of Halo Infinite
Minigames, new objects, water planes and more!
We know that Season 4 is going to be a big one for Halo Infinite, with a brand-new progression system making its debut later this month. Now though, the team at 343 has unveiled what's changing for Forge mode during the coming season, and it's sounding like a solid set of improvements and new features...
News Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Get September 2023 Release Dates
They're both highly anticipated!
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase treated us to September 2023 release dates for two highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles, and one of them even has a free demo that's available to download and play as of today! The game we're talk
News New Porsche-Themed Console Designs Feature White Xbox Series X Hardware
With plenty of colour splashed on top!
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Porsche (the car manufacturer), Xbox has revealed that it's teaming up with the famous brand to create six custom themed consoles. These systems aren't available to buy — instead being released via a competition — but they do hint at what a white Xbox Series X console...
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Summer Game Fest 2023 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. Keep in...
News 'Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name' Launches This November On Xbox
Kiryu returns
We've got a date for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name! The game officially launches for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 9th, 2023, and there's a new trailer you can watch up above. We don't know about you, but we can't wait for this one! Here's a bit more about what to expect: "Kiryu returns in...
News Remedy Showcases First Raw Gameplay Trailer For Alan Wake 2
It looks absolutely stunning!
Following the title's appearance at May's PlayStation Showcase, Alan Wake 2 has cropped up again at Summer Game Fest 2023 - with developer Remedy showing off some raw gameplay for the very first time. It's not a long clip by any stretch, but the roughly three minutes of footage is enough t
News John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Brings Its 'Frenzied FPS' To Xbox In 2024
"Buddy-movie vibes meet over-the-top action"
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase gave us a look at John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, which is set to bring its "frenzied co-op FPS" to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in 2024. The game, which is being developed by Saber Interactive on the Swarm Engine, will feature over-the-top...
News 'Sonic Superstars' Is A Brand-New 2D Sonic Title Sprinting Onto Xbox This Year
"Sonic and friends are back with an all-new look!"
SEGA has unveiled another brand-new Sonic game following last year's Sonic Frontiers! This one won't be such a large-scale affair, but Sonic Superstars harkens back to the old days of the series with a full 2D perspective. The team is bringing the title into the modern day with a brand-new art...
News 'Lies Of P' Launches On Xbox Game Pass This September, Free Demo Available Right Now
Surprise!
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase has revealed that the highly-anticipated Lies of P will be coming to Xbox Game Pass on September 19th, 2023, and a free demo for the game is available today! You can download the demo via the Xbox Store right now:
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Official Gameplay Reveal Ahead Of September Launch
"A new era is upon us."
Mortal Kombat 1 was announced a few weeks ago as coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 19th, 2023, and now our first look at gameplay has been revealed as part of the Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase. You can check out all the new footage in the video above, a
News Ubisoft Reveals 'Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown', Coming To Xbox In January 2024
A brand new entry in the franchise
Summer Game Fest has officially kicked off and the first reveal of the night is a brand-new Prince of Persia title! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a whole new entry in the series, coming to Xbox consoles on January 18, 2024. We've dropped the reveal trailer for this surprise announcement up above, and here's...
Live Watch The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase Here
Let the party begin!
Here we go! It's time to kick off the 2023 season of summer showcases with the Summer Game Fest 2023 event, which is expected to deliver major announcements for lots of upcoming games - many of which will launch on Xbox. "The show will feature the world gameplay premiere of MORTAL KOMBAT 1 with Ed Boon, as well as a look at...
News Free Ubisoft Plus Trial Now Live On Xbox, Over 60 Games Included
Now's the time, folks!
It's been almost two months since Ubisoft Plus first launched on Xbox, and we've been eager to sample it ever since, but that £14.99 / $17.99 price point is a Steep one. However, as of today, the service is getting an entirely free trial! Yes, you can start your free Xbox trial of Ubisoft Plus right now by heading to the...
News Gangs Of Sherwood Brings Its Co-Op Adventure To Xbox This October
Check out 17 minutes of new gameplay
We've got a date for the upcoming Robin Hood inspired co-op adventure, Gangs of Sherwood! The game will officially be arriving for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC) on October 19th, 2023. Nacon has released 17 minutes of raw gameplay footage from the title today, which showcases the...
Poll What Do You Think Of Amnesia: The Bunker On Xbox Game Pass?
Come tell us if you're still hiding!
What better way to spend a lovely summer's eve than drawing the curtains shut, cranking up the TV volume, and playing a brand-new horror game? We've been doing lots of that over the past couple of days with Amnesia: The Bunker's arrival on Xbox Game Pass, and we want to know if you've been doing the same...
Review 8BitDo Arcade Stick For Xbox - The Ideal Partner For Street Fighter 6?
Stick it to the competition
The arrival of Street Fighter 6 will have had many people rushing for their arcade sticks, largely because the standard controller that comes with the Xbox Series X and S is somewhat inadequate when it comes to playing one-on-one brawlers. If you're lucky enough to own a compatible stick, then you're probably already...
News Free Play Days: Try This Xbox Game For Free (June 8-11)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days returns today, with just the one free title this weekend. It's a good one though, with Microsoft bringing Remedy's Control to the program from today (Thursday) until Sunday night. Control (Xbox Store) As usual, remember that you'll need Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate...
News Game Pass Shooter 'Shadow Warrior 3' Now Supports 60FPS On Xbox Series S
The team has made some major improvements on Xbox consoles!
Back in February, developer Flying Wild Hog launched its 'next-gen' version of Shadow Warrior 3 - although the move didn't really go down well at the time. The new version ended up being more taxing on Xbox consoles, particularly Series S, which ran at a lower frame rate than the Xbox One...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 8)
Including a Nintendo 3DS classic!
We've got two more games arriving as part of the Xbox Game Pass June 2023 lineup today! The first of these is Rune Factory 4 Special, which started life as a Nintendo 3DS exclusive back in the early 2010s before eventually getting enhanced (hence the "Special" name), ultimately releasing on Xbox One in late 2021...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Ditches '2.0' Title As Free Season 4 Content Is Revealed
The MW2/Warzone Season 4 roadmap is here
Activision has lifted the lid on its latest season of Call of Duty content, and it marks quite a shift in messaging for MW2 and particularly Warzone 2.0. Basically, the team has ditched the '2.0' naming of the 2022 version of Warzone as we move into Season 4 - which brings another brand new map to the CoD...
News New DLC Announced For TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, But Is It Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon?
It recently appeared in the "Leaving Soon" list
Do you want the good news or the bad news? The good news is that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is getting new DLC later this year, but the bad news is that it might not be on Xbox Game Pass by then. The reason we say that about Game Pass is because
News Diablo 4 'Feels Remarkably Polished' At 60FPS On Both Xbox Series X And Series S
Digital Foundry takes a look
Diablo 4 is here and it's breaking records already - proving to be Blizzard's biggest game launch ever and prompting a congratulations post from Xbox's Phil Spencer. Thankfully, the game seems to have the technical chops to go along with it, as showcased in a recent breakdown by Digital Foundry. <rel
News Madden 24 Kicks Off On Xbox This August With Cross-Play Support
Can we get a big cheer?
EA has just fully unveiled this year's Madden NFL game, with Madden 24 launching on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this August. You can see the title in action through the above reveal trailer, however, one of the game's biggest features is tucked under the hood. On current-gen platforms, this year's Madden features proper...
News Last Year's Xbox Showcase Included 14 Games That Haven't Released Yet
How many will we see this Sunday?
You may recall that the Xbox Games Showcase 2022 was focused around games that were intended to release within the 12 months following that show, but as expected, a few of them ended up missing the window. <related ids="132955"> Inspired by our friends at The Loadout, we
News Atomic Heart DLC 1 Trailer Released, And It Contains Giant Robot Worms
Oh god, RUN!
Atomic Heart was a bona fide Xbox Game Pass hit around launch - Mundfish's debut title managed to reach five million players worldwide in just three weeks. It's no surprise, then, that the team isn't finished creating content for it, with DLC now in the works for this crazy alt history Game Pa
News F1 Manager 2023 Returns For A Second Season On Xbox This July
Drive Every Decision
Update: The digital release date for F1 Manager 2023 has now been confirmed as July 31st, 2023. The Deluxe Edition includes four days' worth of early access along with an Exclusive Scenarios Pack. The price for the standard version is £44.99 / $54.99, while the Deluxe is £54.99 / $64.99. Pre-orders are available from today on...
News Payday 3 Looks Like It's Finally Coming To Xbox This September
According to leaked Microsoft Store data
It's been a long time coming, but it looks like Starbreeze Studios might have finally nailed down a Payday 3 release date. According to regular Microsoft Store leaker ALumia_Italia, the co-op shooter sequel is launching on September 21st, 2023. That's according to MS Store backend data, which in itself also...
Feature Six Things We're Hoping For From Bethesda's Starfield Direct Showcase
Taking place this Sunday!
Update (Wed 7th Jun, 2023): With the Starfield Direct taking place this Sunday, we thought we'd give this feature a bump! We'll also throw our guide to the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 below, which the Starfield Direct will be a part of. <related ids="150591,149982"> Original story (Fri 10th Mar, 2023): Afte
News Lots Of Great Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale
NBA, LEGO, The Crew 2 & more!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2023? We've got some fantastic games in the 90% range this week, including the likes of NBA 2K23 and LEGO The Incredibles for as low as $5.99, as well as The Crew 2 Gold Edition for $8.99
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Congratulates Blizzard On Diablo 4's 'Amazing Success'
It's now Blizzard's "fastest-selling" game ever
Diablo 4 is now available to everyone, and Blizzard has already shared some rather exciting news - revealing the title is officially the fastest-selling game the company has ever released. The celebrations didn't end there, either - with Xbox also confirming it is the "fastest-selling" Blizzard game...
News All 40+ Backwards Compatible Games In Xbox's Deals Unlocked Sale (June 6-20)
A great selection of classics available
Xbox's yearly 'E3' sales promotion has gone live, branded the Deals Unlocked Sale 2023. E3 isn't happening this year, of course, but a bunch of digital sales certainly still are, and those include a decent list of backwards compatible classics. <related ids="150635,150702"> So, we'll drop each and...
News 'Crime Boss: Rockay City' Brings Its Turf War To Xbox Series X|S This June
Following its PC launch back in March
Update (Tue 6th Jun, 2023): The release date for Crime Boss: Rockay City on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has now been confirmed as June 15th, 2023, although the physical edition won't arrive until September 5th. A roadmap of upcoming 2023 and 2024 content has also been revealed, which you can see below...
News Rare's Everwild Potentially 'More Viva Piñata' Than Early Trailers Suggested
"The team there will knock it out of the park, I'm certain"
Rare's next game to launch after the ongoing Sea Of Thieves should be Everwild - at least, that's what we've thought since the title was revealed way back in 2019. We've only seen one more brief look at the game since (trailer up above), however a journalist is claiming that it could be...
News Western Digital Officially Announces Two New Xbox Expansion Cards
Both are available to buy now!
Late last week, a leak appeared to reveal the existence of two new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Expansion Cards from Western Digital, and now the company has confirmed they're the real deal. As of today, you can purchase the 512GB Expansion Card for $79.99 / £89.99 and the 1TB Expansion Card for $149.99 /...
News Diablo 4 Dynamic Background Now Available On Xbox Series X And S
Adorn your dashboard with a Diablo hellscape
Blizzard has brought a brand-new Diablo 4 dynamic background to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it's a beauty. To coincide with the game's standard edition launch, you can now decorate your dashboard with this hellish design. In order to activate the Diablo 4 dynamic background, you'll need to go to...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 6)
Escape the bunker
Xbox Game Pass is getting two more games today, folks! Frictional's latest horror effort Amnesia: The Bunker leads the line, alongside Hypnospace Outlaw which returns to the service after a previous Game Pass stint back in 2020. Here's a quick breakdown of each game as they become available in the Xbox Game Pass library...
Review Diablo 4 - Blizzard's Biggest Diablo Game Ever, But Is It The Best?
The Mother of Sanctuary makes her return
Blizzard Entertainment has an amazing legacy in the games industry, but in recent years the California developer’s public reputation has suffered following a series of controversies, a change of guard across many of its key franchises and certain projects simply not meeting the expectations and high...
News Halo Infinite Season 4 Adding Highly-Requested Progression System
But it won't include "previous game history"
Since the launch of Halo Infinite, the game's multiplayer fans have been requesting a proper progression system - similar to the style of the one in Halo: The Master Chief Collection and previous entries. The good news is it's finally happening in Season 4: Infection, due out on June 20th. There's a...
News Robocop: Rogue City Video Previews Show Extended Gameplay Ahead Of 2023 Xbox Launch
Overpowered firefights
Robocop: Rogue City has all the hallmarks of becoming another sleeper hit, much like developer Teyon's previous effort in Terminator: Resistance. You have solid shooting mechanics backed up by an authentic visual take on the franchise - yet, a couple of recent previews seem a little lukewarm on this upcoming Xbox title. Up...
News Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Will Be Livestreamed At 4K / 60FPS
And you can watch it here at Pure Xbox!
Microsoft has sent out another reminder of the big Xbox Games Showcase set for this coming Sunday, and its latest blog post reveals a nice little bonus for those of us watching it live. Through both Xbox and Bethesda's official channels, this year's event will be livestreamed at full 4K / 60FPS playback - as...
Review Amnesia: The Bunker - Frictional's Frightening Follow-Up Creeps Onto Xbox Game Pass
The horrors that lurk below
Frictional Games' Amnesia series has been one of the premier horror franchises in gaming over the past decade plus. The team's first Amnesia game, The Dark Descent, burst onto the PC scene way back in 2010 and is now renowned for being one of the spookiest games out there. We've had a few indirect sequels since, and while...
News Xbox Game Studios Won't Show Any 'Full CG Trailers' During 2023 Showcase
"Each of our trailers will be labeled so it is hopefully clear for our fans"
We're full speed ahead towards the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 right now here at Pure Xbox HQ, as we gear up for the big day on June 11th. We've already shared some of our predictions for the big show, and now Microsoft has shed some light on what to expect from the event...
Guide Diablo 4 - How To Play Local Co-Op On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Here are the full steps
You've got Diablo 4 and want to team up with your friends and family members on the same screen to play local co-op? You're in luck! Here's how to do it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S: Diablo 4 - How to Local Couch Co-Op On Console: What you need to play Diablo 4 local couch co-op on Xbox One and Xbox Series...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 5-9)
Survive and conquer darkness
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 5th to June 9th! The big release of next week is obviously Diablo 4, which has been getting rave reviews over the past few days, but don't forget to look out for the three Xbox Game Pass titles arriving next week as well, including the day one release of Amnesia: The...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Drops To Absurdly Low Frame Rates On Xbox Series S
Other consoles aren't much better either
The time has arrived, folks. The tech heads over at Digital Foundry have gotten their hands on The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and we might as well get right to it; their analysis doesn't make for pretty viewing. Usually we like to wait for the DF word on these sorts of things, but Gollum hardly needed an...
News Capcom Is Asking Resident Evil Fans What Remake They Want Next
Resident Evil 5? Code Veronica? Capcom wants to know!
Hot on the heels of the fantastic Resident Evil 4 Remake, it's looking like developer Capcom is already thinking about what comes next in its growing line of modern Resident Evil reimaginings. A new Capcom survey has just gone out, and it's aiming to gauge the opinion of Resident Evil fanatics...
News 'Greyhill Incident' Is Coming To Abduct Your Xbox Series X And S Consoles Next Week
Take a tour of the alien-infested town of Greyhill!
Okay, so, what do you get if you take Destroy All Humans! but make it scary? Something that looks a little bit like Greyhill Incident we'd have thought! This "story-driven survival horror game" is landing its UFO-shaped launch on Xbox next week, and it's been getting a bit of attention as of late!...
Guide Is 'Midnight Ghost Hunt' Coming To Xbox Consoles?
The game has just landed on the Epic Games Store
Multiplayer hide-and-seek romp Midnight Ghost Hunt has been getting some attention lately, mostly because the early access title has now joined the Epic Games Store as a June 2023 freebie. For now, the game is only available on PC platforms, but is it coming to Xbox? Is Midnight Ghost Hunt Coming To...
Guide Diablo 4: When Do You Get Your Mount?
Here's when and how to get your first trusty steed
You've been playing Diablo 4 for hours (if not days on end) now, and you're tired of walking to your next new location. Don't worry, because you can always call on a mount. So, when do you get your mount, and how exactly do you go about it? Read our guide below for the full rundown: When do you...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Appears To Be Getting 10 New Xbox Achievements Very Soon
DLC incoming?
It looks like we might have another idea of what will be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 next week, as eager Hi-Fi RUSH fans have spotted 10 new achievements that have been uploaded for the game on Steam. These are all listed as "TBA - Hidden" achievements right now, so we don't know anything about them, but we're certainly...
News Zelda-Like 'Oceanhorn 2' Impresses In New Screenshots Ahead Of 2023 Xbox Launch
Targeting 4K / 60FPS at launch
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas brought a Zelda-like adventure to Xbox platforms way back in 2016, but did you know that a full-blown 3D sequel soon followed? Oceanhorn 2 launched years ago as an Apple Arcade exclusive, but has since made its way to Nintendo Switch and is now coming to Xbox Series X|S - and it...
News Exoprimal Looks Like Dino-Filled Chaos In New Extended Preview, Hits Game Pass In July
Capcom delivers deep dive
Capcom's new dino IP Exoprimal is making its debut on Xbox Game Pass next month, and we've been treated to another lengthy look at the game thanks to Capcom Asia. This time out, the team takes a deeper dive at the inner workings of the title, including its overall gameplay loop, the way character creation works and how...
News Tell Me Why Is Completely Free To Claim On Xbox Throughout June 2023
Part of the "Play With Pride" campaign
For the third year in a row, Xbox has announced that Don't Nod's 2020 narrative adventure Tell Me Why will be completely free to claim throughout the month of June courtesy of the "Play With Pride" campaign. There are no catches to this, so anyone can grab it! All you need to do is go on the Xbox Store, look...
Video Battlefield 2042 Season 5 Brings Classic BF4 Map To Xbox Game Pass
And we died on it repeatedly for your viewing pleasure!
DICE's fifth season of Battlefield 2042 content is almost upon us, with the team's next update hitting Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on June 7th. As this is a free update for all, the Season 5 content will be available for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate players too, and you might want to...
News Starfield Special Edition Controller Box Leaks Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
Is it coming sooner rather than later?
In recent weeks, we've seen lots of rumblings about some Starfield-themed Xbox hardware - namely a controller and a headset rumoured to be dropping alongside the Xbox Games Showcase this month. Well, an image of the actual retail box for the controller has appeared on ImgBB via Reddit, and we must admit it...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 1-4)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days returns after a week off, and we have another solid weekend ahead of us! Microsoft has dropped three titles into its free-to-play promotion this week, including the highly-rated Ghostrunner and a DLC-packed version of Farming Simulator 22. Farming Simulator 22 Platinum...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 1)
"Got what it takes to be a X Slayer?!"
Welcome to a new month! It's time for our first selection of Xbox Game Pass arrivals in June 2023, with three titles dropping today in the form of Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath and The Big Con. We've included some information about each of these Xbox Game Pas
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News Some Big Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (May 30 - June 6)
Good news for Ubisoft fans!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games from May 30th to June 6th, 2023? As always, we've got plenty of Xbox games that have been reduced by 90% this week, and there are some big Ubisoft titles in the bunch, with Assassin's Creed Origins, The Crew 2 and Watch Dogs: Legion all discounted by 90%. Elsewhere, LEGO Batman 3
News Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Loops Onto Xbox This October
Speeding out of nowhere!
Hot on the heels of 2021's Hot Wheels Unleashed, the team has announced a sequel! Yep, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged hits Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 19th, and we have a brand new cinematic reveal trailer to go with it. 'Turbocharged' builds on the foundations laid down by Hot Wheels Unleashed, adding...
News Military FPS 'Six Days In Fallujah' Hits PC Next Month, Xbox Version Still In The Works
The PC release comes via Steam Early Access
Publisher Victura's Six Days in Fallujah resurfaced in 2021 after Highwire Games — a team including former Halo devs — took over development duties on the controversial project. Despite a relatively quiet couple of years since, the team has been making a bit more noise as of late, and that's now...
Guide Diablo 4 Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox
Everything you need to know for the Diablo 4 launch
Diablo 4's first launch begins later this week! We say first, because Blizzard is releasing its new action RPG in two stages - one wave for Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition owners, and one second wave for standard edition buyers. It can be tough to track all of these different launches, so...
Feature The Full List Of New Xbox Games Releasing In June 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in June 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a June 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. Without further ado, here are all the new games coming to Xbox in June 2023: The Biggest New Releases Coming To...
Reminder Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (May 31)
Your final chance to practice world domination
It's time for another batch of Game Pass departures! The second selection of leavers for Xbox Game Pass in May 2023 have arrived, with five games being removed from the service later today. These are spread across console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox's Latest Showcase Teaser Has Fable Fans Incredibly Excited
Is a reveal on the way?
We're now just days out from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and to help build the excitement, Xbox's social media account has gone and shared quite an interesting 21-second teaser video that's got a lot of fans talking about the possibility of a Fable reveal. In the clip below, you can see the camera following a trail of...
News Diablo 4 Early Reviews Suggest A Potential GOTY Candidate On Xbox
Coming in extra hot
Early reviews of Blizzard's upcoming epic RPG Diablo 4 are starting to hit the web, and it's looking like a fantastic start for the team's fourth mainline entry in the series. Here at Pure Xbox, we thought the game was excellent; granting it a 9/10 in our full written review. You can check out our thoughts down below, along with...
Poll Are You Happy With June 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
Intrigued or disappointed?
Microsoft has officially announced June 2023's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at two more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Xbox Live Gold memberships next month. <related ids="150294"> This month's selection includes the cinematic first-person adventure game Adios, as well as the...
News Xbox Games With Gold For June 2023 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for June 2023! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). <related ids="150311"> Keep in mind that as of this past October, Microsoft will no longer be including...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (June 15)
Update: From six to twelve and back again!
Update: Following the publication of this list, Microsoft added six more games that were set to be removed from Xbox Game Pass on June 15th as well, which you can read about elsewhere on Pure Xbox. However, since then, the list has reverted to the original six that you see in the table. There's obviously a...
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 1-13)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has announced the first batch of Xbox Game Pass June 2023 games, which includes a few previously confirmed titles such as Amnesia: The Bunker, as well as the surprise arrivals of Rune Factory 4 Special and Stacking! Before you check those out though, don't forget that two games have also dropped...
News System Shock Remake Hits PC Today, Xbox Version Coming 'In Due Course'
Console editions are still planned
Nightdive Studios' System Shock remake has been long-in-the-making, with the game finally launching on PC platforms today, May 30th. While the console version is not yet dated, rest assured, System Shock is still planned for Xbox. System Shock Xbox Release Date Heading over to the game's Kickstarter page, the te
Deals 400+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 30 - June 6)
Highlighted by a Family Time Sale
It's Tuesday, so that means the new Xbox sales are now live for this week, and it's a pretty interesting lineup for the next few days featuring Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Season Pass and Family Time sales. The huge Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale is also still ongoing for another week, so don't forget to check that...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 30)
Including this open world, sci-fi sandbox
It's time for the final couple of Xbox Game Pass arrivals in May 2023, and we're finishing things off in great fashion today with two new Xbox releases, including one that was previously a contender for the best video game of 2021! That game is Chicory: A Colorful Tale, which is only now debuting on Xbox
Roundup Street Fighter 6 Is Getting Absolutely Incredible Reviews So Far
We're looking at a 90+ average score!
Street Fighter 6 arrives on Xbox Series X and S in just a few short days, and early reviews for Capcom's latest fighter are starting to hit the web - including our own write-up here at Pure Xbox. And, well, it's safe to say the newest Street Fighter is really impressing the critics so far. Our very own review...
Review Street Fighter 6 - The World Warriors Make A Triumphant Return To Xbox Consoles
Metro City Marvel
Have a quick browse through a few online rankings of the best Street Fighter games and you’ll find that Street Fighter V - yep, the one that never made it to Xbox consoles - usually lingers somewhere behind Street Fighter IV in the minds of many a fan of the franchise. Whilst it was still a top-notch effort when it came to actual...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Makes UK Top 10 Despite Incredibly Rough Launch
Return of the sting
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is now out on store shelves - even if arguably it shouldn't be given the many issues reviewers have faced during their hands on time with the game. And, well, despite what we called some 'dreadful' early review scores, the game has charted here in the UK - at least in physical form. Last week's UK...
Review Company Of Heroes 3 - A Solid Xbox Version Of A Fantastic WW2 RTS
World War Wahoo?
Relic's Company of Heroes series has been doing the rounds on PC since all the way back in 2006 and, especially with regards to the first game, is still considered to be one of the premier RTS franchises out there. This is deep and addictive real-time strategy that presents its historical battlefields in luxurious detail and gives...
News Xbox's Redfall Drops Out Of US Top Played Charts Less Than A Month After Launch
Here's hoping the 60FPS patch helps out
It's perhaps not a huge surprise to hear that Redfall, Arkane's latest Xbox launch, is no longer charting as a top played game on Xbox Live - at least in the US. Yep, less than a month after its Xbox Game Pass launch, Redfall is now no longer included in Xbox's 'most played games' list in the region...
News 'Phantom Blade Zero' Developer Hints At Potential Xbox Version
It's seemingly not exclusive to PS5
One of the most impressive-looking titles shown during last week's PlayStation Showcase was Phantom Blade Zero, an upcoming action RPG announced for PS5 and PC. However, while the game was only announced for those two platforms during Sony's show, it doesn't appear to be locked onto those systems. Is Phantom...
Feature These 25+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 29 - June 2)
"A new era for fighting games begins"
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for May 29th to June 2nd! We've got a busy few days ahead for new releases, including the arrival of Street Fighter 6 along with the Diablo 4 early access period (for Deluxe/Ultimate Edition owners), as well as three Xbox Game Pass titles that are all launching on the...
News Stop The Presses, Square Enix Just Announced A New Game For Xbox
The first SE Xbox release in 2023!
Xbox fans have been forced to wait almost half a year for any kind of Square Enix news, but now we finally have confirmation that at least one game from the publisher will release on Microsoft's platform in 2023. Phew! That game is Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai, which was announced a few hours...
"Please accept our sincere apologies for any disappointment"
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has launched in a pretty rough state this week, and it's led to some scathing reviews of Daedalic's new LOTR adventure - including a 2/10 from our sister site Push Square. The good news is that the team has at least acknowledged the game's poor reception and...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Adds 'Battle Royale Mission', Unveils First Expansion
The DLC pack launches next month
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has been one the biggest hits of the Xbox Game Pass library in 2023 so far, at least when it comes to general buzz surrounding the game's launch and its subsequent updates. The team has just dropped its latest patch, version 1.08, and it adds a very intriguing new feature to the game.
News THQ Nordic Offers To Publish Physical Version Of Alan Wake 2
"We'd love to go at it again!"
Shortly after Remedy's big Alan Wake 2 blowout during Wednesday's PlayStation Showcase, we learnt that the upcoming spooky sequel was going to be a digital-only release on all platforms - including Xbox Series X|S. However, publisher THQ Nordic has seemingly thrown its hat into the ring for creating some kind of...
News Alone In The Dark Launches This October, And A Free Prologue Is Out Now On Xbox
Check those corners
We've known about THQ Nordic's plans to reimagine Alone in the Dark since last summer, and the project has intrigued us ever since, especially with how well Capcom has breathed new life into various Resident Evil classics in recent years. Today, the team has unvei
Roundup Every Xbox Warhammer Announcement At The Skulls Showcase 2023
New games, release dates and updates!
Today marked the Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2023, which revealed a bunch of Warhammer announcements for Xbox. Below, you'll find a complete roundup of everything we saw (Xbox-related) at the event. Here's the complete Xbox rundown from the Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2023: Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of...
Video 'Aliens: Dark Descent' Deep Dive Shows Extended Look At Tactical Action Gameplay
Coming to Xbox next month!
There's a new Aliens game coming to Xbox in less than a month! Yep, we'd forgotten how close Aliens: Dark Descent was to launching across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - so this new gameplay drop has served up a lovely reminder for us at PX HQ. And you know what, it's looking pretty bloody good so far- emphasis on the...
News Metal Gear Solid 3's Remake Treatment Looks Impressive In New Screenshots
We've come a long way since the mid-2000s!
The long-rumoured Metal Gear Solid 3 remake was unveiled last night, and just like recent reports, the game is indeed coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, as well as PlayStation 5 and PC. The above teaser trailer showcases a slither of what to expect with this reimagining, while the team at Konami
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