XBOX Free Play Days: Dying Light 2 Leads 6-Game Weekend, No Game Pass Needed for 3
XBOX Free Play Days adds Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, both Monster Hunter Stories games, and more. See dates, trials, and deals.
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XBOX Game Pass October 2026: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Leads a Super Spooky New Wave 2
XBOX Game Pass October 2026 Wave 2 adds Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and more. See dates, tiers, and leaving games.
Microsoft introduces XBOX LABS to explore new and more powerful ways to play and create games
Microsoft introduces XBOX LABS, a new team exploring emerging technology, game preservation, and new ways to play and create.
Forza Horizon 6 Adds 7-Eleven Car Meets, Supra Livery, and Slurpee Deal
Forza Horizon 6 adds a 7-Eleven car meet, new props, and sandwich collectibles. Get a Supra livery and Slurpee offer through October 27.
XBOX names new Minecraft CEO as Kayleen Walters takes charge of XP division
XBOX names new Mojang and new Minecraft CEO Maria Angelidou-Smith as Kayleen Walters moves to lead its new XP entertainment division.
XBOX introduces XP, a new division for movies, merchandise, and live experiences
XBOX launches XP, a new division led by Kayleen Walters, to expand its franchises through movies, merchandise, partnerships, and live events.
XBOX Game Pass October 2026 lineup adds Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and Forever Ago
XBOX Game Pass adds Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and Forever Ago in October 2026. See every arrival and games leaving October 15.
Wicked XBOX Indie Selects for October 2026 highlights Mortal Shell II, Mewgenics, and more
XBOX Indie Selects for October 2026 spotlights six games, including Mortal Shell II, Mewgenics, The Sinking City 2, and Woodo
XBOX Free Play Days: FARCRY 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar, Skull and Bones, and The Crew Motorfest Are Free This Weekend
Play FARCRY 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar, Skull and Bones, and The Crew Motorfest free on XBOX Free Play Days through October 4.
XBOX Cuts 268 Jobs as Activision Takes Over Massive Halo Development
Microsoft announced 268 more XBOX cuts via layoffs and reorganizing its studios. Activision will develop the next Halo, while Ninja Theory faces possible closure.
Amazing XBOX Free Play Days: Play Madden NFL 27 and Borderlands 4 Free
XBOX Free Play Days brings Madden NFL 27, Borderlands 4, F1 25, Surviving Mars, CarX Drift Racing and Dustborn free through Sept 13.
XBOX Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast Set for September 17
XBOX heads to Tokyo Game Show 2026 with a September 17 broadcast, Minecraft Dungeons II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and FanFest Tokyo.
XBOX Will Officially Publish Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, Expanding This Awesome Partnership Beyond OD
XBOX will publish Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, expanding its Kojima Productions deal beyond OD into film and television.
XBOX Insiders Get Selectable Startup Animations, 1440p Remote Play, and Voice Clarity in Latest Console Preview
XBOX Insiders can now pick their startup animation, stream Remote Play at 1440p, test Voice Clarity, search game lists, and download while cloud gaming.
XBOX App Coming to TCL Smart TVs in 25+ Countries, No Console Needed
XBOX and TCL are partnering to bring the XBOX app to select TCL Smart TVs in 25+ countries, with Game Pass cloud gaming built in.
Designed for XBOX Cozy Collection: New 8BitDo, SteelSeries, and KontrolFreek Gear Is Here
XBOX just launched a Designed for XBOX Cozy Collection with 8BitDo, SteelSeries, and KontrolFreek gear in matcha and forest tones. See it all here.
Fresh XBOX Game Pass September 2026 Lineup: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2, and The Royal Writ Coming Soon
XBOX Game Pass just added RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2, Black Ops Cold War, and more this September. See the full lineup here.
XBOX Free Play Days Adds Control, Fatal Fury, ARK, Naruto, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta This Weekend
Try Control Ultimate Edition, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, ARK: Survival Ascended, Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker, and the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta with XBOX Free Play Days.
XBOX Free Play Days: Train Sim World 6, Icarus, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark Free This Weekend
Play Train Sim World 6, Icarus: Console Edition, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark in XBOX Free Play Days this weekend with XBOX Game Pass. Here’s how.
XBOX Insider Update Brings New Home Controls, Local Save Cleanup, and a Nostalgic Day One Badge
New XBOX Insider update adds Home customization, local save management, and a commemorative Day One profile badge for XBOX One owners.
XBOX Game Pass Wave 2 August: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Blood Dungeon, and More Coming Day One
If you thought August was already a stacked month for XBOX Game Pass Wave 2, buckle up, because the second wave just dropped and it’s bringing some genuinely exciting day-one releases. We’re talking a highly anticipated prequel, a souls-like platformer, and a blood-soaked roguelite dungeon crawler, all landing on the service before the month wraps up.
XBOX Free Play Days Offers NBA 2K26, Ghost Recon Games, Wax Heads and More This Weekend
XBOX Free Play Days brings NBA 2K26, Ghost Recon Wildlands, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Wax Heads, and Sports Renovations this weekend.
XBOX Indie Selects for August 2026 Spotlight Six Summer Adventures Worth Playing
XBOX Indie Selects for August features six standout games, from cozy ghost stories and dark fantasy to co-op horror and heartfelt adventures.
XBOX Insider Update Adds Chat Capture Controls, Cloud Save Recovery, and Bigger Wishlists
The latest XBOX Insider update can test chat audio captures, achievement sorting, cloud save recovery, while all players get 1,000-item wishlists.