Category: Xbox News

Hey there, Xbox Insiders!  As valuable members of the Xbox Insider Community, we get a lot of feedback from you while you’re helping us preview games, apps and upcoming system updates, but did you know there are some issues we’re already aware of during the preview window? We imagine you already knew this, but in the event that you didn’t (or else need a quick refresher), we’ve got you covered. We’ve already written about the value of using the “Report a problem” tool to report unexpected behavior, but you can also add feedback for a known issue without completing a brand new feedback form.

To do this, simply open the “Report a problem” tool, where you’ll see any known issues listed on the first screen. All you need to do to let us know you’ve encountered one of the known issues listed is select it and then choose the “+1 option.” It’s that easy!

Before selecting “+1,” we’d ask that you make sure the behavior you’re seeing is the same as what’s described in the title and description of the known issue. While some things might seem similar, it’s important that we’re getting as much feedback as possible from users experiencing the behavior as described. If your issue is different, please make sure to select the “Add new problem” option instead and fill out the form normally.

So get out there and file feedback; we look forward to all your input!

February 16 marks the start of Chinese New Year; a 15-day season of festivities across Greater China and within Asian communities worldwide, seeing people celebrate with family, feasting, fireworks, and good fortune rituals shared. This Lunar New Year we celebrate the Year of the Dog; the sign of the Chinese Zodiac that represents all the best characteristics we look for in a Player 2: bravery, loyalty, trustworthiness – a true companion and friend.

At Xbox, we’re getting gamers excited about the Lunar New Year by taking the best traits of the Xbox universe and its beloved gaming characters and transforming these heroes into their canine alter egos! Xbox CosPups bring together the rich virtual worlds of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Sea of Thieves, Forza Motosport, Gears of War, Halo and some playful canine heroes to bring the Year of the Dog to life for our fans.

Brought to life through the work of world-renowned dog fashion designer Roberto Negrini of Bravo’s “Furry, Fierce and Fabulous,” each dog’s character outfit was created with craft, care and a passion for the games they represent.

Introducing Master Chihuahua, Sea of Fleas, Mutt-cus Fenix, Fur-za…and the tiny but mighty, PUG-G – We’re bringing the best of man’s best friend, to wish you good gaming and all the best fortune for Lunar New Year 2018!

To our gamers in Greater China and across the globe, Gong Xi Fat Cai (Happy Lunar New Year)!

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. This coming week we can return to the land of Albion as Fable Fortune graduates from the Xbox Game Preview program, jump into a retro-inspired platformer in Rad Rodgers, or enjoy a mix of stealth action gameplay and co-op survival in Metal Gear Survive. These are just a few of the excellent games coming to Xbox One next week. Read more about these titles below and click on their profiles for pre-order details.

Games

February 20, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – Experience a bold new take on stealth action gameplay in Metal Gear Survive, a spin-off from the main story experience from Metal Gear Solid V that takes place in an alternative universe. Scavenge resources, craft weapons, and build a base while surviving in a hostile environment. Also features an in-depth co-op mode for players to work together, build defenses, and fight off countless enemies together.

Games

February 20, 2018

In The Station, you’re sent to a remote space station to discover what has happened to a crew who was tasked with investigating the discovery of alien life. A discovery that may challenge everything you know about biology, chemistry, physics and more. Can you solve this sci-fi mystery?

Games

February 20, 2018

Tiles is a fast-paced action-puzzler that will require you to think fast as the ground beneath you starts to crumble away. It may sound easy — get the green title to the red tile while clearing out the blue ones — but Tiles bills itself as a “unique action-puzzle game that will both convolute your mind and burn your fingertips!” Are you up for the challenge?

Games

February 21, 2018

Inspired by classic platformers like Jazz Jackrabbit, Conker, and Commander Keen, in Rad Rodgers you’ll take on the role of the spirited Rad who has been sucked into his TV, finding himself at the center of his very own video game adventure.

Games

February 21, 2018

Explore the deep recesses of the moon and defeat the plans of a wicked witch who lives there. This retro-inspired, rouge-lite platformer, you’ll fight through a randomly-generated world, encountering numerous characters and enemies (and of course, weapons).

Games

February 21, 2018

Defender’s Quest bills itself as a tower-defense/RPG hybrid that focuses on tactics, customization, and story. The battle system builds upon the foundation of tower defense, where characters take the place of towers, each with their own skills, equipment, and leveling. And at the heart of all this strategic gameplay is an engaging, character-driven story.

Games

February 23, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – Enter the futuristic world of Gun Gale Online, a dangerous land full of supersonic flying bullets, photon swords, and powerful rocket launchers! Create your own customized avatar and explore this unique sci-fi world with your partner AI in this epic ARPG taking place in the “Sword Art Online” anime universe.

Games

February 23, 2018

In Past Cure, you can experience a dark, psychological thriller in which you take on the role of a tortured soldier whose mind was experimented on — and whose grip on reality is shaky at best — as you unlock his world-bending manipulation powers to discover how the shadowy forces at play are attacking his mind.

Games

February 23, 2018

In this eccentric, comedic RPG, you will have to piece together why you have woken up in the middle of nowhere, with no sense of who you are, and your only friend is a lizard. The two of you must uncover a grand conspiracy and along the way purchase property, hone your fighting style, and decorate your home.

Games

February 23, 2018

Set in a retro-future setting, you’re a crewmember aboard a research starship that has discovered an abandoned planet. Now marooned, it’s up to you to manage the survival of a small group of survivors, find a way off this deadly planet, and make your way back home.

Games

February 23, 2018

Console Exclusive, Xbox Play Anywhere – A collectible card game that combines the iconic world and characters of the Fable series with fast-paced tactical gameplay. Choose between Good and Evil to alter special abilities and even the cards in your deck. Compete in leagues and events or take on a boss with a friend in co-op mode. Whether you’re new to card games or a veteran, it’s time to return to Albion!

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!

Xbox One X Contest: Limited Edition Air Jordan III Inspired Consoles
30 years ago, I was sitting at home watching Michael Jordan participate in the 1988 slam dunk contest as he took off from the free throw line in what would become the most iconic dunk in basketball history. Not only was it one of the greatest and most watched moments in basketball history, it launched a revolution — every kid (like me) from around the world would spend years experiencing the thrill of what it’s like to own the same sneakers as the Jumpman himself. Today I’m honored and humbled to announce a very special and unique collaboration between Air Jordan and Xbox. Anyone who’s a sneaker enthusiast knows that the next five weeks are a very big deal when it comes to some… Read more

Xbox One Deals for Every Gamer
Games play best on Xbox One, but if you haven’t already made the jump, we’ve got a couple great deals kicking off as early as today for Xbox One S and Xbox One X. In the U.S. and Canada, there are great savings on Xbox One S bundles, including the new Xbox One S PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Bundle launching February 20 and available for pre-order today. In Canada, starting today, February 15, through February 23, save $60 CAD on 1TB Xbox One S bundles In the U.S., starting February 18 through March 3, save $50 USD on Xbox One S bundles Also, back by popular demand, we’re bringing back the offer where every Xbox One X purchase will come with a digital copy of the Xbox… Read more

Xbox Live Free Play Days for All This Weekend
Xbox is inviting all Xbox Live members without a Gold membership to play online with friends for free during our Free Play Days For All event from Thursday, February 15 at 00:01 a.m. PST to Sunday, February 18 at 11:59 p.m. PST on Xbox One and Xbox 360. This event is a terrific opportunity for all our players to experience multiplayer gaming, one of the most popular benefits of an Xbox Live Gold member, on every multiplayer-enabled game they own across the Xbox family of devices. Use this weekend to cooperate with your friends and compete in thrilling matches with other players across the world. Rainbow Six Siege and NBA 2K18 Unlocked for a Limited Time To make this experience even… Read more

Play Heartwarming Favorites in the Valentine’s Day Indie Sweets Sale
You had me at Start Game… Love is in the air so the ID@Xbox team has curated some of our favorite co-op and love-themed games and discounted them by up to 75% in the Valentine’s Day Indie Sweets Sale. Whether you’re looking to cuddle up on the couch and watch a delightful story or you’re playing co-op with your favorite someone on the other side of the country, we have a bunch of great games to help get you through the week. Now’s a wonderful time to add some romance to your gaming collection with great games like: Conga Master (50% off). Express your love through the great art of dance. Shake your virtual hips to the ridiculously fun arcade action of Conga Master as everyone… Read more

Play and Save with 2K’s All-Stars This Week Only
Are you a point guard or a Pandoran vault hunter? A Big Daddy or big wrestling champion? Take your pick because the 2K Publisher Sale has a game for everyone. For one week only from February 13 to February 19, get the lowest prices on all your 2K favorites including NBA 2K18, WWE 2K18, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, BioShock: The Collection, and more. The 2K Publisher Sale includes deals for both Xbox One and Xbox 360 digital games, with savings up to 75% off! Enjoy these great games all with the convenience of downloading them right from your living room to your Xbox console… Read more

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tips and Tricks
Hey, Xbox gamers! The Tips & Tricks team is back with five tips for Dragon Ball FighterZ! Click on the video player above to check it out. Put on your turtle school gi, unleash your hidden potential, and thank Kami because Dragonball FighterZ is here and it’s a brawling beauty! Utilizing Unreal Engine 4, Arc Systems replicated the traditional anime art style to a tee, all while providing intuitive gameplay and gorgeous 3D effects. Add the fact that Arc System is no stranger to the fighting game formula and you’ve got the perfect storm for an incredible game! For even more strategies and tactics on today’s hottest games, plus plenty of other gaming-related fun, tune in to Mixer… Read more

Olympic Athletes Lend Their Expertise to Steep Road to the Olympics
With the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang officially underway, Steep is giving you the perfect opportunity to ignite your competitive flame with Road to the Olympics, available now on the Microsoft Store. This expansion introduces a sprawling new powder-filled mountain set in Japan as well as a bevy of new events set on South Korean slopes. These new challenges are specially tuned to capture the speed and challenge of Olympic competition, and they include Giant Slalom, Slalom, Super-G, Downhill, Parallel Giant Slalom, Halfpipe, Snowboard Cross, Slopestyle, Big Air, Ski Halfpipe, Ski Cross, and Ski Slopestyle. To help get the look and feel of these events exactly right, the Steep… Read more

Kingdom Come: Deliverance – Welcome to Bohemia
One could argue that the main protagonist of Kingdom Come: Deliverance is history. The game takes place in 15th century Bohemia — 1403, precisely. After the passing of beloved king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, the whole empire is left in the hands of his son, Wenceslaus IV. Sadly, Wenceslaus does not take much after his father, as he neglects the affairs of the realm and instead spends his time feasting and hunting. This upsets the imperial nobility and therefore they do not hesitate to turn to Wenceslaus’ half-brother, Sigismund of Hungary, who swiftly decides on a radical solution. He invades Bohemia, imprisons Wenceslaus, and lets his army of mercenaries pillage the… Read more

Console Launch Exclusive Deep Rock Galactic Arrives on Xbox One and Windows 10 This Month
Deep Rock Galactic is the bearded brainchild of a team of video games industry veterans who hail from leading studios such as, IO Interactive, Ubisoft, Havok, Deadline Games and Press Play. In 2016, we suddenly found ourselves with the opportunity to start our own game company, and thus Ghost Ship Games was born. As a studio, our goal is to create co-op first experiences in weird and wonderful settings that unite players and will keep them engaged for years to come. Deep Rock Galactic is our first title and encapsulates the game we’ve always dreamt of making – a co-op first space mining FPS, with dwarves! To make our lives even more difficult, we decided to go with procedurally… Read more

Inside Xbox One X Enhanced: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Many of gaming’s most compelling stories come from those who’ve helped to create our favorite Xbox One games. In our Inside Xbox One X Enhanced series, these creators will share the behind-the-scenes accounts of the work involved in enhancing these epic games for Xbox One X, how they’ve helped chart the course of the world’s most powerful console, and what that means for the future of gaming. Today, we’ll be chatting with the development team The Astronauts about enhancing The Vanishing of Ethan Carter for Xbox One X. What specifically is your development team doing to enhance The Vanishing of Ethan Carter for Xbox One X (textures, draw, framerate, resolution)? The… Read more

Announcing the Forza Racing Championship 2018
Drivers start your engines! Turn 10 Studios is taking racing esports to the next level with the Forza Racing Championship (ForzaRC) 2018. Taking the physicality of real-world motorsport and blending it with the approachability of racing esports, ForzaRC 2018 is built on the award-winning Forza Motorsport 7 –  which features more than 700 cars, 60 frames per second, and native 4K resolution on Xbox One X. Drivers of all skill levels will compete for glory and more than $250,000 in prizes, our largest prize pool to date. Starting today, drivers can register at the official site, ForzaRC.com, to compete in the first ranked season of global competition, which begins April 2. ForzaRC… Read more

Kingdom Hearts III Confirms Monsters, Inc. World at D23 Conference
A new Kingdom Hearts III trailer was unveiled at Disney’s D23 conference in Tokyo this past weekend revealing Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” as the latest world to be included in the blockbuster video game series, building upon last Summer’s announcement of “Toy Story” appearing in the upcoming RPG. Longtime Kingdom Hearts fans will spot a lot to be excited by in the trailer: the return of past friends and foes, expanded party size in action, and outlandishly dazzling Keyblade transformations that give Sora power and moves like never before. Kingdom Hearts III will mark the first time the franchise comes to Xbox, a beloved action RPG series built upon a collaboration between… Read more

Pre-orders Now Available for Surviving Mars on Xbox One
The main challenge of managing your colony in Surviving Mars isn’t just the budget; it’s right there in the title: if you want your Martian settlement to grow and thrive, your colonists have to survive long enough to see that happen. On March 15, Xbox players will get the chance to see whether they’re cut out for life on Mars in the newest strategy game from Paradox Interactive and Haemimont Games. Surviving Mars is a building and management game that raises the stakes a little more than the usual builder (raises them roughly 225 million kilometers from Earth). Sure, having a power shortage in a city-building game is annoying, but in a world where a power shortage means your… Read more

Halo World Championship 2018 Finals to Take Place at CenturyLink Field Event Center
The Halo World Championship is the biggest and most prestigious event in the Halo esports calendar. It’s the crown jewel, with more than a million dollars in prizing on the line as well as the right to claim the title of best Halo players in the world. Finding a venue to match the spectacle of such an event in Halo esports is always a challenge; you have to find a destination, and one that people can easily travel to and have an unforgettable in-person experience, but also one that ensures a premium experience for viewers at home. When we announced that a new era of Halo esports had begun in partnership with MLG, we teased that the Finals venue for Halo World Championship is coming… Read more

Tune in to the Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Mixer Livestream on February 19
The Definitive Edition of the original Age of Empires with the Rise of Rome expansion pack will launch on February 20, local time for Windows 10 PCs! To celebrate, the flagship Microsoft Store in New York is hosting a special livestream from the Mixer NYC Studio the day before, so fans around the world can experience the action. Join hosts Kate Yeager, Adam Isgreen from Microsoft Studios, Bert Beeckman from Forgotten Empires and more special guests as they discuss the remastering of the classic real-time strategy game, stream gameplay and share their best tips and tricks.  Fans can get the game from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 beginning at midnight on February 20. The Age of… Read more

Celebrate the Release of Disney-Pixar’s “Coco” in 4K HDR on Xbox One
To celebrate the release of “Coco” in 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) , Disney-Pixar and Xbox are excited to announce the Xbox One S Coco Custom Console Sweepstakes. In Disney-Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun, and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Héctor (Gael García Bernal) becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions. Only five limited-edition Xbox One S consoles and controllers inspired by “Coco” have been created. Each console includes a copy of “Coco” in 4K Ultra HD…. Read more

Get Lost in Fe’s Unfathomable Forests, Available Now on Xbox One
Fe arrives today on Xbox One. By now, we hope you’ve had a chance to glimpse a few of the breathtaking images from the game. It’s a strikingly lovely world, a marvelously contoured land of hidden valleys, shimmering waterfalls, and towering evergreens looking down over vast valleys teeming with life. The forest is a world of quiet, sublime beauty, a canvas of bold colors and deep shadows… some concealing hidden menace. As Fe, you will explore this expansive, marvelous, and occasionally frightening wilderness. The Silent Ones have come, seizing the wild animals of the wood for their own mysterious purposes. As Fe, you will unravel this riddle and free the trapped creatures. Along… Read more

Claybook Now Available via Xbox Game Preview on Xbox One
We’re incredibly excited to announce that Claybook is now available through Xbox Game Preview for Xbox One gamers. Bringing Claybook to Xbox One has been a huge undertaking for our small two-person team. We started our journey two years ago, and now we’re ready to hand over the game to the Xbox community. Claybook is a unique world made entirely of clay. Everything acts like it’s made of real clay. Every inch of the environment can be shaped and molded. Everything has matter inside it, not just an outer shell. Clay can be liquid or solid, and it can be deformed and destroyed. Claybook runs at smooth 60 fps on both Xbox One versions and offers enhanced high-quality 4K assets for… Read more

Shaq Joins Chris Paul and Karl-Anthony Towns for a Special Xbox Live Sessions
On February 16, Xbox is teaming up with basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal and top-tier players Chris Paul and Karl-Anthony Towns for a special Xbox Live Sessions episode on Mixer! Paul and Towns will join Shaq to feel the true power of Xbox One X, playing NBA 2K18 live on February 16 at 3:00 p.m. PT hosted on the Xbox Mixer Channel. Shaq, the 15-time all-star, will show off his gaming skills and answer questions from fans on Mixer. Then, Chris Paul will square off against Karl-Anthony Towns in a special Xbox Charity Challenge, which will air on this episode of Xbox Live Sessions. It’s going to be a blast for a great cause. On Xbox Live Sessions, fans will be able to submit… Read more

The Halo World Championship is the biggest and most prestigious event in the Halo esports calendar. It’s the crown jewel, with more than a million dollars in prizing on the line as well as the right to claim the title of best Halo players in the world.

Finding a venue to match the spectacle of such an event in Halo esports is always a challenge; you have to find a destination, and one that people can easily travel to and have an unforgettable in-person experience, but also one that ensures a premium experience for viewers at home.

When we announced that a new era of Halo esports had begun in partnership with MLG, we teased that the Finals venue for Halo World Championship is coming home to Seattle. We’re excited to dive deeper today, because 343 Industries and MLG are excited to share that from April 13 to 15, the top 16 teams from around the world will compete for one million dollars inside CenturyLink Field Event Center!

Having the Halo World Championship Finals here in Seattle is going to be huge, literally. At CenturyLink Field Event Center, we’ll be able to support the one of the biggest audiences we’ve had at a competitive Halo event, and we’ll be working with MLG to ensure a fantastic in-person and at home experience – nobody puts on a better show in esports!

We know that having a venue that matches the prestige of the Halo World Championship is very important to our fans, and we hope you’re as excited as we are about seeing your favorite teams and players compete in Seattle. Tickets are planned to go on sale Thursday, February 22 so don’t miss your opportunity to join us for a Halo event like no other.

Don’t forget – today marks the start of the Halo World Championship with the HaloWC 2018 Orlando Open! It’s going to be an incredibly exciting tournament – the first open Halo tournament run by MLG in five years – and more than 100 teams registered to compete! Players will compete for precious HaloWC qualification points to bring back to their respective regions and $50,000 in prizing – solo players can also compete for $5,000 in the FFA tournament.

Check out this weekend’s action at Mixer.com/Halo, Twitch.tv/Halo and live.Twitter.com/halo, and be sure to check back on Halo.gg and Xbox Wire for all of the latest Halo esports news.

On February 16, Xbox is teaming up with basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal and top-tier players Chris Paul and Karl-Anthony Towns for a special Xbox Live Sessions episode on Mixer!

Paul and Towns will join Shaq to feel the true power of Xbox One X, playing NBA 2K18 live on February 16 at 3:00 p.m. PT hosted on the Xbox Mixer Channel.

Shaq, the 15-time all-star, will show off his gaming skills and answer questions from fans on Mixer. Then, Chris Paul will square off against Karl-Anthony Towns in a special Xbox Charity Challenge, which will air on this episode of Xbox Live Sessions. It’s going to be a blast for a great cause.

On Xbox Live Sessions, fans will be able to submit questions and earn the chance to win some amazing prizes. Even if your question is not asked during the livestream, everyone is a winner this week with the 2K Publisher Sale which includes deals for both Xbox One and Xbox 360 digital games, with savings up to 75% off!

There will be many more surprises throughout the livestream hosted by Microsoft Studios Community Manager, Rukari Austin, so make sure you tune-in to the show taking place at One Court on Friday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m. PT. Presented by the National Basketball Players Association, One Court is the private, players-only house and the hub for the most exclusive off-court activities.

With the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang officially underway, Steep is giving you the perfect opportunity to ignite your competitive flame with Road to the Olympics, available now on the Microsoft Store.

This expansion introduces a sprawling new powder-filled mountain set in Japan as well as a bevy of new events set on South Korean slopes. These new challenges are specially tuned to capture the speed and challenge of Olympic competition, and they include Giant Slalom, Slalom, Super-G, Downhill, Parallel Giant Slalom, Halfpipe, Snowboard Cross, Slopestyle, Big Air, Ski Halfpipe, Ski Cross, and Ski Slopestyle.

To help get the look and feel of these events exactly right, the Steep team consulted with Olympic athletes during the development process — and to help you succeed in your quest for gold, those same Olympic athletes recorded some tips and advice to inspire you in the new Become a Legend mode.

In Become a Legend, you’ll embark on a quest to hone your freestyle skills and rise through the competitive ranks en route to Olympic glory. Along the way, you’ll hear from 10 Olympics legends and rising stars who share their training tips, insights on track designs, and perspective on what it means to be an Olympic athlete, all to help spur you onward and upward to the awards podium (and ever higher on the Xbox Live leaderboards). Read on to meet some of the athletes whose words of wisdom await you in-game, and get a look at Road to the Olympics in action.

Lindsey Vonn won gold and bronze medals in Downhill and Super-G, respectively, at the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010, and is one of the winningest alpine skiers in history on the World Cup circuit.

Gus Kenworthy is a freestyle skier who won a silver medal in his Olympic debut in Ski Slopestyle in Sochi, Russia, and has gone on to win two World Cup championships in Men’s Halfpipe.

Ayumu Hirano was the youngest medalist in X Games history, winning the silver in superpipe at the age of 14, and the next year he won the silver medal in Halfpipe at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Bode Miller is the most decorated male American alpine skier of all time, having won six Olympic medals (including gold in Super Combined) and numerous World Cup titles across multiple disciplines.

Alexis Pinturault is a French alpine ski racer who found success on the World Cup circuit, and won a bronze medal in the Giant Slalom in the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014.

Julia Marino is an American snowboarder who won big during her rookie year at the X Games, winning gold in Slopestyle and bronze in Big Air.

To get your taste of Olympic glory, you can download the Road to the Olympics expansion from the Microsoft Store now, provided you already own Steep. If you don’t, then the Steep Winter Games Edition is for you, as it includes the original base game and the Road to the Olympics expansion. And if you go for the Steep Winter Games Gold Edition, you’ll get the base game, the expansion, and the Season Pass, which gives you access to a bunch of previously released add-ons, including new challenges, new outfits, and additional sports like sledding and rocket wingsuiting. Yes, that’s wingsuiting with a rocket strapped to your back, and yes, it’s awesome.

A new Kingdom Hearts III trailer was unveiled at Disney’s D23 conference in Tokyo this past weekend revealing Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” as the latest world to be included in the blockbuster video game series, building upon last Summer’s announcement of “Toy Story” appearing in the upcoming RPG.

Longtime Kingdom Hearts fans will spot a lot to be excited by in the trailer: the return of past friends and foes, expanded party size in action, and outlandishly dazzling Keyblade transformations that give Sora power and moves like never before.

Kingdom Hearts III will mark the first time the franchise comes to Xbox, a beloved action RPG series built upon a collaboration between Disney and Square Enix, directed by artistic superstar Tetsuya Nomura (Final Fantasy).

Shadowy creatures known as the Heartless have invaded the Disney worlds and King Mickey has sent Donald Duck and Goofy to find a worthy Keyblade wielder, one who could use the magical weaponry to seal each world to protect them from the Heartless. Through their journeys, they found Sora, the main protagonist of the series and together, they’ve battled the Heartless across dozens of Disney worlds, and even adventured with characters from the Final Fantasy universe.

With the latest gameplay footage and cliffhanger meetings packed in this trailer, anticipation for Kingdom Hearts III continues to rise as high as Rapunzel’s tower. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to be among the first to know about all the upcoming news and reveals!

Whether selling, trading, or giving away an old Xbox One console or PC, you may one day find it’s still registered to your Microsoft account and receiving updates through the Xbox Insider Program. The good news is, you can remove consoles or devices you no longer own or have access to from any Xbox One or Windows 10 PC.

1. Sign in on any Xbox One console or Windows 10 PC with your Microsoft account registered in the Xbox Insider Program.
2. Launch the Xbox Insider Hub.
3. In the Xbox Insider Hub, navigate to Settings > Manage devices.
4. Select the console(s) or device(s) you wish to remove from the Xbox Insider Program, then select Done.

This disassociates the console or device from your Microsoft account, and removes access to any playtests, previews, or betas through the Xbox Insider Program.

NOTE:
• Devices in Manage devices include the name of the device and the Serial number
• Only Xbox One consoles have a Serial number listed in Manage devices—devices without a Serial number are Windows 10 PCs registered to your Microsoft account
• You’ll see (current) displayed next to the device you’re currently signed in on

If you’re having trouble differentiating between Xbox One consoles, you can find the Serial number by following these steps:

1. On your Xbox One, launch the Guide.
2. Navigate to Settings > System > Console info.

FAQs:

Will removing an Xbox One console from Manage devices remove it from the Xbox One Update Preview?
Yes, when removed via Manage devices, a console enrolled in the Xbox One Update Preview reverts to the current public system update the next time it’s powered on.

Does Manage devices remove me from playtests, previews, or betas if I’m registered on more than one console or device?
No, disassociating a console or device with your Microsoft account doesn’t remove your access to Xbox Insider content. There can be exceptions if your Microsoft account lost access to a playtest, preview, or beta after you registered.

I want to give my old Xbox One to a friend; will they get access to my Xbox Insider content?
It depends. When you register for Insider content, you’re registering either your Microsoft account or your console depending on the type of content. When your friend signs in to the Xbox Insider Hub, they’ll see any Insider content registered to the console (the Xbox One Update Preview for example). However, they won’t be able to unenroll or change the registration (they’ll be asked to sign in with the account that registered). For this reason, it’s always a good idea to unenroll your console using Manage devices when you plan to give it away or stop using it.

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. This coming week we have the medieval open world RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance, the mystical adventure of Fe, and the unique puzzle game Claybook are just a few of the excellent games coming to Xbox One next week. Read more about these games below and click on their profiles for pre-order details.

Games

February 13, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – In Dynasty Warriors 9, the latest installment of this iconic series, you’ll take up arms once again as a lone hero against thousands of enemies in ancient China. Staying true to the series pinpoint controls, you’ll fight across an ever-changing battlefield to give you one of the most captivating Dynasty Warriors games yet.

Games

February 13, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – Experience some of the most entertaining and exhilarating supercross racing competitions in Monster Energy Supercross with iconic tracks (including Daytona) and featuring riders from the 250SX and 450SX supercross series. You can also customize your own rider with official brands and race against players from all over the world via online multiplayer.

Games

February 13, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – With a mix of challenging sword combat, a massive open world RPG (with castles!), and a classic tale of revenge, Kingdom Come: Deliverance looks to be one of the surprising releases of 2018. Taking on the tole of Henry, the son of a blacksmith, you’ll be thrown into an ongoing civil war that pulls you and your family into the fight. Now it’s time to pick up your sword to join the fight and journey to 15^th century Bohemia in this historical drama.

Games

February 13, 2018

As an AI who has recently broken free of their confinements, you become infected by a human User. Now you must fight to save yourself and find those responsible for attacking you in this sci-fi adventure sequel to the award-winning The Fall.

Games

February 16, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – Journey through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. In Fe, as told through the discoveries you make, and by learning the animal cries that’ll allow you to befriend or manipulate any creature, the story is up to you to discover in a world that you may never want to leave.

Games

February 16, 2018

Every inch of the environment of Claybook is made from — you guessed it — clay! Every item in the game has matter inside of it, be it liquid or solid, and it can be manipulated and destroyed. Each chapter of “the book” will challenge you with obstacles and puzzles as you morph clay into a variety of shapes and sizes to overcome challenging scenarios.