Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha – Skip Ahead and Preview Alpha rings will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1810.180718-1920). Learn more about the new features in development for 1810 here, and read on for a list of fixes and known issues in this 1810 system update.
Controller
Fixed an issue where the controller would sometimes not vibrate correctly.
Avatars
Avatars should now correctly display throughout the dashboard.
Performance
Fixed various performance and bug issues
Backgrounds
We are tracking an issue where custom background images or achievement art are not being displayed on the dashboard when starting the console. The background image is not loading for the user when signing into their profile.
Workaround: Refresh the dashboard.
Virtual Keyboard
We are tracking an issue where users are reporting that various keys & controller shortcuts for the virtual keyboard are not being recognized. Certain keys (spacebar, @ symbol, – symbol) are not registering when being pressed on the keyboard (both the virtual keyboard and via a USB keyboard)
Settings
We are tracking an issue with users not being able to select/change options under Device power options in Device Control
Groups
You may see issues with Groups if you frequently switch between your non-Preview console and your Preview console.
Workaround: Reset your Groups locally on the Preview console through “My games & apps” > Groups, then using the “Delete all groups” button at the bottom of the page to resync from the service.
Microsoft Edge
The cursor may disappear when exiting and re-entering the app
Workaround: Press Y when re-entering the app to make the cursor re-appears
Profile Color
Users may encounter an incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
Networking
When the console wakes from Instant on/connected standby with a wired connection, the console may not recognize that the Ethernet cable is plugged in.
Workaround: Please reboot the console via Guide > reboot
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change).
Dodge a hail of bullets and face fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights! Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron is an action-packed, vertically scrolling shoot ‘em up with a captivating and fully voiced narrative. Upgrade each member of your squadron with their personal skill tree and take on the Aces with up to three friends in epic 4-player local co-op battles.
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps and Beans is a co-operative or single-player scrolling beat’ em up with the addition of platforming elements and mini-games in which you’ll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.
Episode 3: Ripples continues the story of Louis de Richet as plots are laid bare, characters reach their breaking point, and an unexpected, terrifying truth is uncovered. It will take all of Louis’ influence to prevent the situation from growing out of hand in this third episode of the adventure game The Council.
Own all eight titles in the epic, action-packed Mega Man X saga! Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once. Explore a huge museum filled with rare production art, catalogs of classic merchandise, nostalgic commercials, and more. Includes individual downloads for Mega Man X Legacy Collection and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2.
Xbox One X Enhanced – Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man’s Sky presents you with a galaxy to explore, filled with unique planets and lifeforms, and constant danger and action. Fly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits in this infinite procedurally generated universe. No Man’s Sky will launch with the Next update that brings with it a ton of features, including multiplayer.
Xbox One X Enhanced – Train Sim World is an immersive first-person simulator that uses real-world data to bring to life the performance, sounds, and power of real trains. Featuring complete in-cab interactivity, feel the detail as you sit in the driver’s seat or explore on foot and bring classic trains roaring to life.
Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles, littered with sinister traps, and difficult obstacles. Playing as Teku, whose left hand is a candle, use it to drive off enemies or to shed light on dark places. Filled with gorgeous hand-painted watercolor visuals give Candle a special flair making the game feel like a living painting.
Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the first title of the long-awaited survival horror trilogy. Where the player will have to navigate a web of lies where murders and obsessions come to life, Remothered promises to be a revolutionary experience created for survival horror fans.
Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition introduces a roster of 12 very different characters all competing to become the greatest Blackjack player of all time. Following an invitation by an influential crime family, each character will face the other participants in a game of cards where only the best will fly to Vegas to challenge the Godfather himself.
Banner Saga 3 is the final, dramatic chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTAs. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near?
Divinity: Original Sin launched on Xbox One in 2016 to critical acclaim and many awards as well as nominations, but as we get closer to the release of Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition let’s talk about some of the differences – and improvements – between the two.
More friends, more chaos, more fun
DOS EE saw a party of two join forces and cleanse Rivellon of evil, but now the hijinks is multiplied by two. In Divinity: Original Sin 2, up to four players take up the task of restoring faith and taking on The Divine Order. It’s the only RPG of its type to offer co-op, let alone four-player co-op. How does this work? Well, drop into a players game or create new characters and begin together. A new party inventory system makes it a lot easier to manage your wears, and you’ll be able to combine your wits with the new journal to milestone your adventures and solve puzzles as a team. Or, more likely, bust that one friend out of jail for pointlessly stealing egg-shells from that one guard they just couldn’t let alone. Or leave them there. They probably deserved it.
Undead, and Lizards, and Dwarves, oh my!
It’s fun to roleplay humans, as a human you’re doing it right now. Me too, as it happens. Regardless, Rivellon is a rich and rife world, with a lot of races to play in D:OS 2. Now, you can create a Lizard, Elf, Human, Dwarf, and an Undead variant of each. We’ve 6 Origin characters to choose from, each with their own stories and dialogue options. These new races (DOS EE only allowed you to play as a human) each have their own racial traits. For example, the Undead can pick locks with their bony fingers. Elves can eat the flesh of fallen enemies and absorb their memories and learn new skills, etc. D:OS 2 takes place in a world that reacts to who you are, and what you do. Again, just like real life! But I don’t recommend eating rotting human flesh out in London or whatever.
You can still talk to animals, but let’s have a chat with a ghost
D:OS EE introduced trans-species conversational narratives into the world of gaming, if you had the Pet-Pal ability. Of course, this remains in the sequel. This time, you can also talk to ghosts! Without any spoilers, there’s a moment in the game where you might accidentally(?) create a lot of them. If you do, have a chat and find out how they feel about that. It’s the least you can do. As an elf, if ethereal beings aren’t your thing, you’re more than welcome to gain insights from a severed head. Two heads are better than one, afterall.
Dynamic music that changes with you
The music in D:OS 2 is defined by you. The soundtrack to your journey adapts based on a few things: the instrument you pick in character creation, and the actions you take throughout the game. From four instruments, the music in combat will adapt heroically or depressingly depending on the actions you take. Heroic fight? The party will know. That cello will sound more predominant, and your friends will know it was you who electrocuted that one guy into the netherrealm. Losing a fight? You’ll hear it before the final blow lands. The instruments dynamically weave in and out of the music seamlessly. Now, in the Definitive Edition the Lady Vengeance ship will play your personal tune.
A new game engine enhances everything from visuals to mechanics
D:OS 2 jumped to an entirely new engine, including the new patented (probably, maybe) A.I 2.0. Enemies in D:OS 2 know all the tricks. They can be as creative as you are. The Definitive Edition improves even further on this, with a new version of the physics engine bringing even more chaos to the game. Now, enjoy things like height advantages in combat, as well as PBR (Physically-Based Rendering) bringing the Divinity series into the next-gen for best-in-class visuals on the Xbox One, with HDR and 4K.
These are just 5 of the major changes between Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition, and the new Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition. Not only are there dozens of other major changes between the two, there are thousands of changes between the original release of D:OS 2 and its new Definitive Edition version you’ll be getting your hands on. At Larian, we’ve worked hard to improve the game based on player feedback despite its universal critical acclaim, in hopes that you thoroughly enjoy this, the very literally named Definitive Edition of Divinity: Original Sin 2.
Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha – Skip Ahead and Preview Alpha rings will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1810.180716-1911). Learn more about the new features in development for 1810 here, and read on for a list of fixes and known issues in this 1810 system update.
Network
Fixed various network performance issues
Performance
Various performance and bug fixes
Games
Fixed an issue where users are reporting that certain multiplayer titles cannot be played due to frequent disconnects
Headsets
We have fixed the issue with various headsets and mic not working.
Virtual Keyboard
We have fixed an issue where users were unable to input text via Media Remotes using the on screen keyboard.
Various performance fixes
Avatars
Gamerpics may appear on certain places throughout the dashboard instead of Avatars.
Backgrounds
We are tracking an issue where custom background images or achievement art are not being displayed on the dashboard when starting the console. The background image is not loading for the user when signing into their profile.
Workaround: Refresh the dashboard.
Virtual Keyboard
We are tracking an issue where users are reporting that various keys & controller shortcuts for the virtual keyboard are not being recognized. Certain keys (spacebar, @ symbol, – symbol) are not registering when being pressed on the keyboard (both the virtual keyboard and via a USB keyboard)
Settings
We are tracking an issue with users not being able to select/change options under Device power options in Device Control.
Game Pass Tab
Preview Alpha – Skip Ahead users will notice that the Entertainment tab has been replaced on the dashboard with Game Pass content. This new tab allows for easy access to the Game Pass catalog and is only available in the US region at this time, so Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Insiders in regions outside of the US will continue to see the Entertainment tab.
Groups
You may see issues with Groups if you frequently switch between your non-Preview console and your Preview console.
Workaround: Reset your Groups locally on the Preview console through “My games & apps” > Groups, then using the “Delete all groups” button at the bottom of the page to resync from the service.
Microsoft Edge
The cursor may disappear when exiting and re-entering the app
Workaround: Press Y when re-entering the app to make the cursor re-appea
Profile Color
Sometimes users may encounter an incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
Networking
When the console wakes from Instant on/connected standby with a wired connection, the console may not recognize that the Ethernet cable is plugged in.
Workaround: Please reboot the console via Guide > reboot
Hey everyone! My name is Michael Hicks, and I’m one half of the development team for The Path of Motus! After three long years of development, I’m excited to announce that it’s finally available on Xbox One! The game explores the psychology behind bullying, and features a verbal combat system where your words have the power to destroy. I’m also excited to announce that we’ve partnered with The Cybersmile Foundation, a leading non-profit that helps thousands of bullying victims each year through their support lines. The game costs $14.99, and 10% of all sales will be donated to Cybersmile.
In the game, a village of goblins has been trapped inside a mysterious forest; anyone who attempts to leave returns hopeless and defeated. Determined to break new ground, a young goblin named Motus plans to build a series of bridges through the forest. However, his perseverance will soon be tested, as he meets bullies that use their own words to stop him. Playing as Motus requires you to have resilience, and lets you explore the deeper reasons for why people resort to aggression.
When I was younger, I was interested in what made bullies act so aggressive. As time went on I began to befriend some of them, and learned they had either been bullied themselves earlier in life, had really bad family lives, or were just simply jealous of other people; I kept all of this in mind as I designed the game. As Motus gradually grows from a child to an adult, you’ll get to explore the motivations of the characters you meet, and I expect you’ll have some surprising moments in the process! I feel the discussion around this topic often ignores the root causes of bullying, so hopefully this game lets us see how our own actions potentially contribute to this issue.
As a game designer, I like using gameplay to express specific ideas. I love games that focus on story, but I also love games that utilize interactivity because that’s what makes games unique! I’ve made a huge effort to marry the story and gameplay in The Path of Motus. In fact, many puzzles in this game are used specifically to express what Motus is thinking or feeling! These puzzles are called “Thought Doors”, and you come across them during various times in the story. While they look and behave like normal puzzles, the ideas behind how they’re solved is the key to how this works! Imagine trying to figure out what someone is thinking, but using gameplay to express it. Unlike many other story-based games, the coolest moments in The Path of Motus come across nonverbally as you play.
I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity to make this game. It means the world to see people play something I’ve made, and luckily this game has given me several opportunities to give back to some of you. Motus‘ charity involvement isn’t the only way I hope to give back: I’ve launched a Youtube channel that shows people how to make their own games! At the end of my series, viewers will be able to make games for platforms such as Xbox One. It’s all free, and the programming skills I teach can be used in a wide variety of professions. Hopefully, I can pass on the joy of game development to people who need it. You can find these videos on our website here: http://pathofmotus.com
Finally, I’d like to thank the following people for making this game possible: the artist on this game Gonçalo Antunes, the awesome ID@Xbox team, Tom Spilman and the MonoGame team, the XNA community (rest in peace), my parents, my real life friends for the moral support, and of course my online friends I’ve met playing video games over the years! Thanks everyone! Don’t forget to play the game RIGHT NOW on Xbox One: click here to view the Xbox store page.
All Xbox Insiders are invited to participate in the Vigor Beta!
Announced at E3 and world premiered during Inside Xbox, Bohemia Interactive’s newest game is Vigor, a unique and more hardcore take on the post-apocalyptic survival genre.
Taking place in Scandinavia, players take on the role of an outlander, engaging in unique encounters, seeking shelter, gaining resources, and building up in experience to be able to fight off other players.
If you’re interested in learning more about the game (and potentially playing with the developers!), please join the Vigor team for a dev stream tomorrow:
Vigor Dev Stream – Wednesday 7/18 at 9 AM PT (12 PM ET / 6 PM CEST).
You can find more information about tomorrow’s dev stream on the official VigorTwitter.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Sign in and launch the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox One console.
Navigate to Insider content > Vigor Beta.
Select Join.
Joining will automatically direct you to the Store to download Vigor Beta!
Please feel free to share screenshots, game clips, or stream the Vigor Beta!
If you encounter any issues while participating in the Vigor Beta, please submit feedback via Report a problem from your console (hold down the Xbox button and select Report a problem from the power menu).
In addition, be sure to complete any surveys for the Vigor Beta in the Xbox Insider Hub after participating in the playtest.
Starting at 6:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha – Skip Ahead and Preview Alpha rings will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1810.180713-2338). Learn more about the new features in development for 1810 here, and read on for a list of fixes and known issues in this 1810 system update.
Games
Fixed an issue where users are reporting that certain multiplayer titles cannot be played due to frequent disconnects.
Groups
Fixed an issue where Groups on the Home screen were not showing any content.
Headsets
We have fixed the issue with various headsets and mic not working with the latest update.
Virtual Keyboard
We have fixed an issue where users were unable to input text via Media Remotes using the on screen keyboard.
Various performance fixes.
Avatars
Gamerpics may appear on certain places throughout the dashboard instead of Avatars.
Backgrounds
We are tracking an issue where custom background images or achievement art are not being displayed on the dashboard when starting the console. The background image is not loading for the user when signing into their profile.
Workaround: Refresh the dashboard.
Virtual Keyboard
We are tracking an issue where users are reporting that various keys & controller shortcuts for the virtual keyboard are not being recognized. Certain keys (spacebar, @ symbol, – symbol) are not registering when being pressed on the keyboard (both the virtual keyboard and via a USB keyboard)
Settings
We are tracking an issue with users not being able to select/change options under Device power options in Device Control.
Game Pass Tab
Preview Alpha – Skip Ahead users will notice that the Entertainment tab has been replaced on the dashboard with Game Pass content. This new tab allows for easy access to the Game Pass catalog and is only available in the US region at this time, so Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Insiders in regions outside of the US will continue to see the Entertainment tab.
Groups
You may see issues with Groups if you frequently switch between your non-Preview console and your Preview console.
Workaround: Reset your Groups locally on the Preview console through “My games & apps” > Groups, then using the “Delete all groups” button at the bottom of the page to resync from the service.
Microsoft Edge
The cursor may disappear when exiting and re-entering the app
Workaround: Press Y when re-entering the app to make the cursor re-appea
Profile Color
Sometimes users may encounter an incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
Networking
When the console wakes from Instant on/connected standby with a wired connection, the console may not recognize that the Ethernet cable is plugged in.
Workaround: Please reboot the console via Guide > reboot
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change).
Mothergunship mixes bullet-hell intensity with the FPS genre and promises one of the largest gun customization options seen in games. Want to build a gun with 15 barrels that will cover all sides of the screen? Or do you prefer a shotgun that can shoot bouncing spike balls? Go for it! The design of your destructive arsenal is in your hands.
Tempest 4000 describes itself as faithful to the original fast-paced gameplay while adding exciting new features and gorgeous graphics. With three game modes to choose from and 100 levels to conquer, you must eliminate all enemies as quickly as possible to survive, aiming for the coveted spot at the top of the leaderboards.
Ahoy! The Land of Ooo is underwater and it’s up to Finn and Jake to find out why. Join our heroes as they explore the high seas, search for hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects and fight pirates to solve the mystery and save their waterlogged world.
For generations, a village of goblins has been trapped inside a mysterious forest — anyone who attempts to leave returns hopeless and defeated. Determined to break new ground, a young goblin named Motus plans to build a series of bridges through the forest. Will you find a way through life’s forest, or like others be lost in its depths with no will to continue?
Aliens have taken over the planet and enslaved humanity. Only you have the know-how to drive back the dastardly threat, free your fellow Earthlings and save the world. Mugsters is a physics-based, supercharged, action-packed puzzler with sandbox levels where you must outrun, out-maneuver, and outsmart your enemies by experimenting with different vehicles, environmental traps, and explosives.
The Long Reach takes place in New Hampshire, in the fictional town of Baervox. This action adventure game draws its inspiration from Lone Survivor and The Cave and classic adventure games. You don’t just play in a post-apocalyptic world or explore a fairy-filled fantasy world; you’re in the thick of it, just around the corner from the place where you buy your groceries.
You are the Mooseman and you can see all that is hidden to the mortal eye. Embark on an adventure where you will visit the three layers of the universe, the first one is the Lower World where the spirits of the dead reside. Welcome to a mysterious world of ancient myth.
Sequel to the indie hit of 2014, Nidhogg 2 builds upon the award-winning gameplay of its predecessor with new weapons to wield and levels to master, head-to-toe character customization, and the captivatingly grotesque art of Toby Dixon.
A game about father and son riding their bicycle through obstacle courses of death… and other fun, family experiences. Dodge spinning saw blades, deadly spikes, explosives, turrets, and a growing list of other hazards while navigating insane tracks set in a wide variety of environments.
Frost is a deck-building, solo survival card game set on a harsh, frozen world ravaged by a lethal storm. You must lead a group of nomads in search of the Refuge and battle the unrelenting threat of the frost. Your trek will be full of dangers like wolves, cannibals, hunger, and fatigue. Manage your cards wisely to stay alive and make it all the way to the Refuge.
Doughlings brings unique gameplay mechanics through its interesting characters while combining the best that Arkanoid games have to offer, polished with a modern look and design. Don’t let Morpheus lose his ball and try to clear the screen with everything you got!
After months of hard work, we’re proud to have finally brought Chaos to the Xbox One with the release of Warhammer: Vermintide 2. It’s a 4-player co-op action game designed to be played together with friends in a fun and challenging setting. The game is set in a vast universe with rich history which has greatly influenced how the game looks and feels.
Vermintide 2 takes place in and around the fortress town of Helmgart, nestled in the mountain range the Grey Mountains, situated on the border between the Empire and Bretonnia during the End Times, an age in which the world is becoming overrun with various blights seeking chaos and destruction upon all living things.
The first Vermintide game took place in Übersreik, a town which consisted mostly of dark and gritty places. As we were deciding the direction we wanted to take Warhammer: Vermintide 2 in, we concluded that we wanted more variety to the environments the players could visit.
Righteous Stand
This is one of the very first maps that we revealed in Vermintide 2. The main goal was to wow our community with a bright level, strikingly different from our darker themes in the previous game. Before Helmgart fell, it was heavily fortified with guard towers and cannons lining the top of the walls surrounding the city. Up on the ramparts you can see the entire city vista, which was also something we really wanted to show off to our fans.
Hunger in the Dark
The story of this mission is centered around an abandoned mine, from which its workers had suddenly started disappearing – leaving behind no trace but gnawed bones. As you progress further into the mine you find that is in fact a troll cave, in which Chaos cultists transform regular trolls into Chaos trolls.
A lot of inspiration was taken from older mines from the 19th centurynd even older, and the end product became a mix of the two. The general theme of this environment was to create a dark and claustrophobic space, where the darkness of the cave lingers in silent threat of what may lurk further within.
Empire in Flames
This map takes place in the city of Ussingen, a town known for its sharp Red Cheese. The city has already been razed and plundered by the time you get there, consumed entirely by the forces of the Dark Pact.
Empire in Flames is a visual representation of the destruction the forces of Chaos intend to deliver to the world and the true evil that they can perform. Using elements such as smoke, collapsed buildings, and a near colorless palette brought the whole impression of the map together.
Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha – Skip Ahead and Preview Alpha rings will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1810.180710-1920). Learn more about the new features in development for 1810 here, and read on for a list of fixes and known issues in this 1810 system update.
Sign In
Fixed an issue where users reported being unable to sign in or add accounts to their console.
Headsets
Fixed an issue where users were reporting that the audio mixer was not working correctly in the Guide.
Headsets
We are tracking an issue with various headsets and mics not working in the build such as Turtle Beach wireless headsets. Connecting multiple headsets along with more than one input device on the system (physical controllers, game streaming controllers, wireless headsets), will cause headsets to no longer work.
Workaround: Disconnect all input and audio devices, including controllers, wired and wireless headsets, and game streaming controllers. Once they have been disconnected, connect only one controller and one headset.
Virtual Keyboard
We are tracking an issue where users are reporting that various keys & controller shortcuts for the virtual keyboard are not being recognized. Certain keys (spacebar, @ symbol, – symbol) are not registering when being pressed on the keyboard (both the virtual keyboard and via a USB keyboard)
Settings
We are tracking an issue with users not being able to select/change options under Device power options in Device Control.When users are attempting to change their power toggle settings, no options are being presented.
Game Pass Tab
Some Preview Alpha – Skip Ahead users will notice that the Entertainment tab has been replaced on the dashboard with Game Pass content. This new tab allows for easy access to the Game Pass catalog and is only available in the US region at this time, so Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Insiders in regions outside of the US will continue to see the Entertainment tab.
Groups
You may see issues with Groups if you frequently switch between your non-Preview console and your Preview console.
Workaround: Reset your Groups locally on the Preview console through “My games & apps” > Groups, then using the “Delete all groups” button at the bottom of the page to resync from the service.
Microsoft Edge
The cursor may disappear when exiting and re-entering the app
Workaround: Press Y when re-entering the app to make the cursor re-appear
Profile Color
Sometimes users may encounter an incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
Networking
When the console wakes from Instant on/connected standby with a wired connection, the console may not recognize that the Ethernet cable is plugged in.
Workaround: Please reboot the console via Guide > reboot.
