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news.xbox.comScramble Knights Online: Changing Genres to Save a GameLearn the story of how Scramble Knights Online evolved from a battle royale to an MMO-lite over its development, available now on XBOX Game Pass:

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Learn the story of how Scramble Knights Online evolved from a battle royale to an MMO-lite over its development, available now on XBOX Game Pass: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Kill Block is Must-Play Multiplayer at LaunchWith its global launch today, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 brings a brand-new Multiplayer mode that’s sure to keep us on our toes for months to come.

Enter a complex combat zone where shifting battlegrounds can challenge the most elite Operators. This is Kill Block, one of the most inventive and fun Call of Duty Multiplayer maps in years – available today with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Learn more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comNext Week on XBOX: New Games for October 26 to 30Next Week on XBOX: The Séance of Blake Manor, Mouthwashing, The Wolf Among Us Remastered, and more coming soon!

Next Week on XBOX: The Séance of Blake Manor, Mouthwashing, The Wolf Among Us Remastered, and more coming soon! news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comThe Power of PEAK Friendship, Coming to XBOX TodayHey Scouts! The co-op climbing game PEAK, is officially out today on XBOX Series X|S. A game built on working together with your troop to traverse the various biomes on an island after a crash landing...

Co-op climbing sensation PEAK is out today on XBOX Series X|S! Enjoy all the current content updates, including additional biomes, cosmetics and features, and team up with Scouts across multiple platforms with crossplay: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comFINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series' Classic RootsFINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is an HD-2D love letter to the classic series, available now on XBOX. Read our hands-on impressions:

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is an HD-2D love letter to the classic series, available now on XBOX. Read our hands-on impressions: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comFree Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let's Build a Zoo, and MoreClear your weekend – Free Play Days is calling! Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Reloaded Edition, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Tropico 6 are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essen...

It's time for #FreePlayDays! Game Pass members can hop into Dying Light 2, Let's Build a Zoo, and Tropico 6, while all players can enjoy Riders Republic, plus timed trials for Monster Hunter Stories 1+2. Find out more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comFrom the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077!The free Edgerunners 2 Update to Cyberpunk 2077 is available now, with content inspired by the second installment of the hit anime series now streaming on Netflix

The free Edgerunners 2 Update to Cyberpunk 2077 is available now, with content inspired by the second installment of the hit anime series now streaming on Netflix: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comThirty Years of Lara CroftAs Tomb Raider turns thirty, we look back at the adventurer who changed gaming with Meagan Marie, Director of Brand Creative at Crystal Dynamics and a lifelong fan who helps steward the character.

As Tomb Raider turns thirty, we look back at the adventurer who changed gaming with Meagan Marie, Director of Brand Creative at Crystal Dynamics and a lifelong fan who helps steward the character. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comGrounded 2: 100 Reasons to Run in the Rot and Ruin UpdateThe Rot and Ruin Update expands Grounded 2 with a new area to explore, dangerous creatures to face, another Buggy to saddle up on, and more:

The Rot and Ruin Update expands Grounded 2 with a new area to explore, dangerous creatures to face, another Buggy to saddle up on, and more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comID@XBOX x IGN Showcase Recap: All the News and AnnouncementsWe've just wrapped up another fantastic ID@XBOX and IGN Showcase, bringing the latest news and updates on many brilliant indie titles heading to XBOX.

We've just wrapped up another fantastic ID@XBOX and IGN Showcase, bringing the latest news and updates on many brilliant indie titles heading to XBOX. Here's everything that was shown: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comThree CRITICAL REFLEX Hits Are Coming to XBOX, And One Arrives TodayThe nights are getting darker, the weather is getting harsher… Can you feel it? Halloween is almost here, and there’s never been a better excuse to turn off the lights, lock the doors, and play someth...

Two CRITICAL REFLEX hits are coming to XBOX just in time for Halloween: Arctic Eggs is available on XBOX Series X|S today, while Mouthwashing arrives October 29. Also - No, I’m Not a Human is coming to XBOX and Game Pass in 2027. Find out more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - How to Get Started as an Operator in DMZCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s new DMZ mode is here! Following the release of Campaign Early Access last week, Modern Warfare 4’s new action extraction mode is arriving early ahead of its global lau...

DMZ is here! Following the release of Campaign Early Access last week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s new action extraction mode is arriving early ahead of its global launch of October 23. Learn more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comMagenta Down: A Journey Across a Hostile ExoplanetMagenta Down is designed around a simple premise: you and your crew have crashed and are now scattered across the surface of a harsh, remote exoplanet. With limited supplies and surrounded by hostile ...

Magenta Down is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure coming to XBOX in 2027. Following the reveal, the developers offer a glimpse into the game's design: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comComing to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and MoreGhosts to question and a planet to save. Sounds like a perfectly reasonable few weeks to me! We have another batch of games coming soon to Game Pass, so clear a little room in that “Play Next List” an...

Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, and more. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comTenebris Somnia: Blood, Pixels, and ProstheticsTake a behind-the-scenes look at Tenebris Somnia, the retro survival horror game with live-action, practical effects cutscenes, available today.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Tenebris Somnia, the retro survival horror game with live-action, practical effects cutscenes, available today. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comNext Week on XBOX: New Games for October 19 to 23Next Week on XBOX: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Final Fantasy Resonance, We Were Here Tomorrow, and more coming soon!

Next Week on XBOX: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Final Fantasy Resonance, We Were Here Tomorrow, and more coming soon! news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comFree Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and RavenswatchHappy Free Play Days! Game Pass members can jump into NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch this weekend, while all XBOX players can enjoy a timed trial for The ...

Happy Free Play Days! Game Pass members can jump into NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch this weekend, while all XBOX players can enjoy a timed trial for The Alters. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comMeet the XBOX Nano ControllerToday, we’re introducing the XBOX Nano Controller, designed to fit nearly every pocket and budget. Its compact design offers a great option for younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking someth...

Meet the XBOX Nano Controller. Smaller, lighter and shorter than most modern smartphones, and designed to fit nearly every pocket and budget. Find out more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comCastlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is a Worthy Heir to its LegacyCastlevania: Belmont's Curse is a triumphant return from a classic series, that stands among the best modern games it inspired. Read our hands-on impressions:

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a triumphant return from a classic series, that stands among the best modern games it inspired. Read our hands-on impressions: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comWarframe Sets Course for a Distant Star System in Epoch Operation: TauboundIn Epoch Operation: Taubound, new and returning XBOX players are invited to jump into missions on Eris in The Origin System, where they’ll destroy Infested enemies and obtain a new resource — Moonfles...

In Epoch Operation: Taubound, new and returning Warframe players on XBOX are invited to jump into missions on Eris in The Origin System, where they’ll destroy Infested enemies and obtain a new resource — Moonflesh. Learn more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comJust Dance: Decades of Hits Out Now – Choreography Director Talks About A Musical Journey Through DanceJust Dance: Decades of Hits is out now for XBOX Series X|S! Learn about taking a journey through musical eras through song and dance from the game's choreography director in this exclusive interview.

Just Dance: Decades of Hits is out now for XBOX Series X|S! Learn about taking a journey through musical eras through song and dance from the game's choreography director in this exclusive interview. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comValor Mortis: Tips and Tricks to Survive the Crimson PlagueIn Valor Mortis, you play William, a young Englishman disillusioned with the monarchy who joins Napoleon's cause, drawn by the promise of a unified Europe. He dies for that ideal — and you’ll need eve...

You’ll need every tool at your disposal to survive the Crimson Plague in Valor Mortis, available today with Game Pass. Check out these developer tips & tricks to help you survive. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comDMZ — 5 Features to Get Excited for in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's New ModeRecent intel drops on the official Call of Duty Blog have given us a much clearer picture of what awaits in Haijin when DMZ launches as part of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Recent intel drops have given us a much clearer picture of what awaits in Haijin when DMZ launches as part of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Here's the five features we're most excited for when DMZ Early Access starts on October 20. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comNext Week on XBOX: New Games for October 12 to 16Next Week on XBOX: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Planet Zoo 2, Valor Mortis, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun II, and more coming soon!

Next Week on XBOX: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Planet Zoo 2, Valor Mortis, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun II, and more coming soon! news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comComing to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and MoreHope you’ve been having fun digging in with Bravo Squad for Gears of War: E-Day or clearing the dungeons in Minecraft Dungeons II. When you’re ready for your next game, we’ve got more coming soon.

Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and more. Read here: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comIndie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable WorldsFor October, the ID@XBOX team invite you to discover mysterious realms, conquer new challenges, and uncover stories waiting to be told.

For October, the ID@XBOX team invite you to discover mysterious realms, conquer new challenges, and uncover stories waiting to be told. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comSTAR WARS: Galactic Racer — Crashing with Consequence in Runs-Based RacingWhy wrecking out in STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, available today on XBOX Series X|S, is an essential part of the experience.

“We’ve got a history of trying to make failure fun.” Learn how Fuse Games created a game that allows you to experiment with a new way to play every time, even if you fail. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is available today for XBOX Series X|S. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comNext Week on XBOX: New Games for October 5 to 9Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and clic...

Next Week on XBOX: Gears of War: E-Day, STAR WARS Galactic Racer, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [1~3], and more coming soon! news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comGears of War: E-Day is Available in Early Access Today, Watch the Launch Gameplay TrailerToday, Gears of War: E-Day Early Access begins for Premium Edition players and Game Pass subscribers with the Premium Upgrade. To mark the occasion, we’re releasing the Launch Gameplay Trailer, featur...

Today, Gears of War: E-Day Early Access begins for Premium Edition players and Game Pass subscribers with the Premium Upgrade. Check out the launch trailer here: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/1...

news.xbox.comEnd of Abyss: Explore and Fight Through the Abyss’ HorrorFrom our small studio Section 9 Interactive, founded by three former Tarsier Studios members, comes the sci-fi action adventure game End of Abyss, launching October 1 for XBOX Series X|S players! In E...

You can descend into the darkness, but will you make it out? End of Abyss launches October 1 on XBOX Series X|S. Learn more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comHow Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Brings High Flying Drama to XBOX Series X|SFew game franchises capture the fantasy of becoming an ace pilot quite like Ace Combat – with accessible arcade-like controls, beautiful looking fighter jets, and cinematic storytelling, it has long b...

We go flying with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and return to a world of soaring spectacle. Ace Combat 8 launches October 2 for XBOX Series X|S. Learn more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comNext Week on XBOX: New Games for September 28 to October 2Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E- Day Premium Edition, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, and more coming soon to XBOX.

Next Week on XBOX - Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E- Day Premium Edition, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered, and more. Read here: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comFree Play Days – PGA TOUR 2K25, The Escapists 2, Young Suns, and The Division 2Tactics, ties, treason, and tees: Dive into it all with Free Play Days! The Escapists 2 and Young Suns are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play fro...

Free Play Days: Game Pass members can jump into The Escapists 2 and Young Suns this weekend, while all players can enjoy PGA TOUR 2K25 and The Division 2, no membership needed. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comWelcome to The World's Game: EA Sports FC 27 Early Access Trial with EA Play Available TodayThe EA Sports FC 27 10-hour EA Play trial is now available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, and XBOX on PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. If they decide to buy, their progress carries o...

18 Sept

The EA Sports FC 27 10-hour EA Play trial is now available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, and XBOX on PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. Learn more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comNext Week on XBOX: New Games for September 21 to 25Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and clic...

18 Sept

Next Week on XBOX - CONTROL Resonant, Dune: Awakening, EA Sports FC 27, Graveyard Keeper 2, Alien Breed 35th Anniversary, and more! Read here: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comGears of War: E-Day Has Gone Gold, Pre-Install Begins September 29, Full PC Specifications RevealedGears of War: E-Day has officially gone gold - check out the full PC specifications and when you can pre-install inside.

Gears of War: E-Day has officially gone gold - check out the full PC specifications and when you can pre-install inside: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comXBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo KojimaTokyo Game Show is a celebration of the creators, developers, and communities shaping the future of gaming. As we celebrate 25 years of XBOX and over 20 years in Japan, Tokyo Game Show is an opportuni...

The XBOX Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast just wrapped up - here's all of the news and announcements from the show: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comFaraday Blues: Rewrite Your Family’s Fate Across Three Shattered RealitiesHi, I’m Zhenghua Yang (Z), Founder of Serenity Forge and Game Director on Faraday Blues. If you just watched the XBOX Tokyo Game Show Broadcast, you saw the world premiere of a game we’ve kept close t...

We just unveiled the world premiere of Faraday Blues, a surreal collection of visual novels coming to XBOX Series X|S and PC in 2027. Get more details on the XBOX Tokyo Game Show reveal, including the game's unique card mechanics, here: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comBloomwalker: Healing a Broken World, One Bloom at a TimeExperience a heartfelt adventure in Bloomwalker. Travel with your moving house, cleanse the pollution from the fallen world, and watch life bloom again in Luminoa.

Experience a heartfelt adventure in Bloomwalker. Travel with your moving house, cleanse the pollution from the fallen world, and watch life bloom again in Luminoa. Learn more in a new XBOX Tokyo Game Show trailer: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comAction Roguelite Shape of Dreams Launches on XBOX Today With its Biggest Update YetHello, Xbox! I am very happy to finally say this: Shape of Dreams is available today on XBOX Series X|S, and it is day one with XBOX Game Pass. It has been one year since we first opened the world of ...

As shown during XBOX Tokyo Game Show 2026, Shape of Dreams is a co-op action roguelite coming to XBOX Series X|S and Game Pass today, launching with its biggest update yet. Find out more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comComing to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and MoreWhether you’re delving into the Dungeons a second time, surviving the chaos of Emergence Day with Bravo Squad, or just biking through the ultimate obstacle course, we have a bunch more games ready for...

15 Sept

Coming soon to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and more! Read here: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Building Mayhem with The Joker & Harley QuinnThe Joker and Harley Quinn are taking over Gotham City. Learn how the Mayhem Collection DLC lets players break out of Arkham, build a customizable villain hideout, recruit a crew, and cause chaos acro...

14 Sept

The Joker and Harley Quinn are taking over Gotham City. Learn how the Mayhem Collection DLC lets players break out of Arkham, build a customizable villain hideout, recruit a crew, and cause chaos across North Island. news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comNext Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18Next Week on XBOX: TCG Card Shop Simulator, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, ENDLESS Legend 2, NASCAR 26, and more coming soon!

11 Sept

Next Week on XBOX: TCG Card Shop Simulator, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, ENDLESS Legend 2, NASCAR 26, and more coming soon! news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comFree Play Days – EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Season Edition, Dustborn, and MoreGet after it with Free Play Days! Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Edition, Surviving Mars: Relaunched and CarX Drift Racing Online are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essenti...

10 Sept

It's a big Free Play Days this week! Game Pass members can play Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Season Edition, Surviving Mars: Relaunched and CarX Drift Racing Online, while all players can enjoy Dustborn and EA Sports Madden NFL 27. Learn more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comGears of War Launches Fifth Year of “Never Fight Alone” Suicide PreventionToday, Gears of War launches our fifth year of the Never Fight Alone campaign, an ongoing commitment to help prevent suicide, in partnership with Crisis Text Line and UK-based illustrator Luke Preece....

10 Sept

Gears have each other’s backs through everything. Today, Gears of War launches its fifth year of the Never Fight Alone campaign, an ongoing commitment to suicide prevention, in partnership with Crisis Text Line and illustrator Luke Preece. Learn more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comXBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026As XBOX marks 25 years of play, we’re pleased to commemorate over 20 years of XBOX in Japan. To celebrate the players, developers, and creators who have been part of the journey, XBOX will be at Tokyo...

9 Sept

XBOX is heading to Tokyo Game Show, bringing Minecraft Dungeons II to the show floor, plus the return of the XBOX TGS Broadcast on September 17. Find out all the details inside: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

news.xbox.comPlan for Emergence Day Today With the Full Gears of War: E-Day Achievements ListGears of War has always been famous, sometimes infamous, for its Achievements and Gears of War: E-Day is no exception. As we countdown the days until Emergence Begins on October 6th, we wanted to offe...

9 Sept

Achievement hunter alert: prep for Gears of War: E-Day's October release with the unveil of its achievement list. Yes, there's a new "Seriously" waiting to be unlocked news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...