Category: Xbox News

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!

Power Your Dreams: Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Now Available Worldwide
The future of gaming starts today with the launch of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, bringing the most performant, immersive and compatible next-generation console gaming experiences to players around the world. The launch of these next-generation consoles is the continuation of our vision of an entirely new future for players… Read more

The Biggest Launch in Xbox History, All Thanks to You
Thanks to you, the launch of Xbox Series X|S is now the most successful debut in our history. While we missed the emotional spark of being together with you in person, it was incredible to celebrate a new generation of gaming with the millions on our celebration livestream and everyone who participated in our global launch… Read more

Welcome to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
t’s time to blow up a Cold War conspiracy decades in the making with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the direct sequel to the original and epic Black Ops. Jump into the 3 explosive modes of play: a mind-bending single-player Campaign, a bold new chapter in the cooperative Zombies mode and an action-packed Multiplayer mode… Read more

Feel the Music – Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory is Available Now on Xbox One
With over ten games in the series, the Kingdom Hearts franchise has been going strong for nearly twenty years. Xbox players were only officially introduced to Sora and all the magic and splendor the series contains with Kingdom Hearts III’s release in 2019. More recently, the majority of the series with… Read more

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Available Now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
History’s fiercest warriors have arrived in gaming’s most epic series, as fans can embark on a legendary Viking saga in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Available now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla allows players to set sail on a quest for Viking glory in England’s Dark Ages… Read more

Try to Survive in the Open-World, Zombie-Infested Sandbox of Unturned
At sixteen years old in the Summer of 2013 I set out to make the dream game I wanted to play with my friends: Unturned. Seven years later it is still my passion project for Windows PC, and now 505 is bringing an edition to Xbox One! Over the years the game has expanded with dozens of maps, hundreds of new features, all with the help… Read more

Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: Fortnite
One of the biggest benefits of all that power is giving developers the ability to make games that are Xbox Series X|S Optimized. This means that they’ve taken full advantage of the unique capabilities of Xbox Series X|S, both for new titles built natively using the Xbox Series X|S development environment as well as previously released… Read more

Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: The Touryst
One of the biggest benefits of all that power is giving developers the ability to make games that are Xbox Series X|S Optimized. This means that they’ve taken full advantage of the unique capabilities of Xbox Series X|S, both for new titles built natively using the Xbox Series X|S development environment as well as previously… Read more

Exploring the World of Yakuza for the First Time in Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Today, longtime fans can experience a new entry in the long-running Yakuza series with the release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which introduces a new protagonist and several new gameplay features alongside many of the series’ mainstays. But what if someone has never played a Yakuza game before? Would this entry point be too high… Read more

How Yazuka: Like a Dragon Breaks Away From Tradition, Available Today on Xbox Series X|S
The latest instalment in the Yakuza franchise has dropped today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. It’s got a new over the top RPG format, but Yakuza: Like a Dragon has a few surprises hidden up its well-tailored sleeves. The new story will have you wanting to be a Japanese gangster-with-a-heart all over again… Read more

Tetris Effect: Connected is Available Now with Xbox Game Pass
All of us at Enhance are extremely excited for the launch of Tetris Effect: Connected — available now with Xbox Game Pass and optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Whether you’re playing on either of the new Xbox consoles, an Xbox One, or a Windows 10 PC, we really hope you’ll check it out… Read more

Storm with the Junkers in Vigor: Season 6
Hei, Outlanders! Some time has passed since we last met. In the meantime we were able to release Vigor Perks with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — feel free to claim the bundle until the end of this year. Additional time was well spent on our side, as we prepared a big update with the sixth season… Read more

Cloud Gaming Heads to Australia, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico November 18
Just over a year ago we kicked off our Project xCloud Preview journey which has empowered the global gaming community to play Xbox console games in all new ways, directly from the cloud. It’s been incredible to see how Project xCloud has continued to evolve with the help and support of our community… Read more

Fights in Tight Spaces Packs a Punch Exclusively on Xbox Game Preview
Fights in Tight Spaces was first pitched to me as a unique spin on the deckbuilding genre, an attempt to combine the complex strategy of games like Slay the Spire with the positional tactics of Into the Breach. Obviously that’s quite an ambitious concept! Fights action movie-style theming really helped to tie those two aspects… Read more 

Grounded Continues to Grow: Join Over 5 Million Players Diving into the All-New Koi Pond Update
Today the team at Obsidian Entertainment has released the biggest Grounded update yet, introducing players to a brand-new biome – the underwater world of the Koi Pond. This new area of the backyard brings new wildlife, new crafting recipes, and new mysteries, along with underwater gameplay mechanics that will allow… Read more

Prepare for the Ultimate Showdown in Deep Space with Ark Genesis Part 2
Everyone here at Studio Wildcard has been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to reveal the second part of the Ark: Survival Evolved Genesis saga, which is launching March 2021. And this weekend at the annual Extra Life charity event, where the Ark community raised over $180,000 for the kids, we finally did just that… Read more

Planet Coaster: Console Edition, Out Now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Hayo, coaster fans! Lloyd Morgan-Moore here, Producer at Frontier Developments, and this is a monumental moment. That’s because, right now, you can play Planet Coaster: Console Edition across next-gen and current-gen Xbox platforms. We could not be happier to bring the fun and thrills of coaster park management to Xbox Series X|S… Read more

Five Adorable Things to Find in Phogs! – Coming to Xbox One on December 3
It’s time to discover the most adorable things you can find in the world of Phogs! where you play as Red and Blue, an adorable two-headed doggo linked by a stretchy belly. You’ll need to bark, bite, and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep, and Play… Read more

Going Beyond – Destiny 2: Beyond Light is Available Now with Xbox Game Pass
Destiny 2: Beyond Light has arrived. With it, players unlock a new destination, new Exotic weapons, armor, and Stasis: The newest elemental power joining the original trio of Arc, Solar, and Void. The story continues and the world of Destiny 2 has evolved. So, before you start freezing your opponents with Stasis, let’s catch up… Read more

Get Ready for Explosive Arcade Racing in Speed 3: Grand Prix
Have you been waiting for a game that transforms the world’s most popular motorsport into an accessible racing experience? We’re happy to introduce Speed 3: Grand Prix – an all-new action-packed and adrenaline-fueled arcade racing game – available now for Xbox One… Read more

Six Tips to Start Your Adventure in The Falconeer, Out Today on Xbox Series X|S
Hi, I’m Tomas Sala, creator of The Falconeer – an open-world aerial combat game where you pilot a giant warbird in the skies above a vast open world covered by an endless ocean. After five years in development, I’m proud to launch the game today for Xbox and PC. The Falconeer is a game about exploration, agile combat… Read more 

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Embraces the Power of Xbox Series X|S
Today is a big day for us at Moon since we are launching an upgraded version of Ori and the Will of the Wisps specifically for Xbox Series X|S. We are super excited to finally be able to share more about everything that we have been able to add in this very special update of the game! Over the last couple of months… Read more

Gears Tactics Available Now on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass and Smart Delivery
Gears Tactics, the critically-acclaimed fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from the Gears of War franchise, is available now on Xbox Series X|S as well as Xbox One, complete with optimizations for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery and gameplay in 4K Ultra HD and 60 frames per second on Xbox Series X. To celebrate the launch on consoles… Read more

Fuser is the Nonstop Festival Where You and Your Friends Control the Music
I’m excited to announce the launch of Fuser, the new music game from Harmonix that lets you live out your wildest DJ fantasies. You know you’ve had them – whether you’re an established headliner on the festival circuit or a subscriber hitting “shuffle” on that playlist you spent all night perfecting, chances are you’ve dreamed… Read more

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: EA Play, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Disney+, and More
There’s a ton in store on November 10 – next-gen is so close; I can almost taste it. We have EA Play coming to console for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, a slew of new games coming your way, and a Perk that will have you staring out into the distance thinking this is the way. Let’s get to it… Read more

Disney+ Comes to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks This Holiday
Since launching Xbox Game Pass in 2017, we’ve worked to make Xbox Game Pass the one membership for gamers and continue to provide the most value for members. In the spirit of this work we rolled out Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks earlier this year, and with the help of content partners and companies like 2K, SEGA, Spotify… Read more

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Xbox Surprise Children’s Hospitals Across the Country with Custom Xbox Series X Consoles
Two decades after our first partnership unveiling the original Xbox, global entertainment icon and entrepreneurial force, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Xbox are teaming up to once again to celebrate the launch of the next generation of Xbox. This time, we are partnering with Gamers Outreach to give twenty children’s hospitals across… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: November 17 to 20
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows 10 PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC titles and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox games! Get more details on the games below and click their profiles for pre-order details when… Read more

One of the biggest benefits of all that power is giving developers the ability to make games that are Xbox Series X|S Optimized. This means that they’ve taken full advantage of the unique capabilities of Xbox Series X|S, both for new titles built natively using the Xbox Series X|S development environment as well as previously released titles that have been rebuilt specifically for the console. In our Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized series, these creators will share the behind-the-scenes accounts of how they’re optimizing their titles for Xbox Series X and what that means for the future of gaming. Today, we’ll be chatting with Manfred Lizner, CEO at Shin’en about optimizing The Touryst for Xbox Series X|S.

Q: What excites you most about developing and bringing The Touryst to life on next-generation hardware?

A: The Touryst uses a very stylized and fresh art style for its game world. The increased hardware power allowed us to refine this look to a “perfect pixel” level. It now feels very much like playing a fun CGI movie.

Q: How will these enhancements impact a player’s experience with The Touryst?

A: We hope the perfect image and presentation draws everyone deeper into the gameplay.

Q: Why did you choose to focus on increased resolution and 120 fps, as enhancement areas for The Touryst?

A: We felt our game already had a near perfect look with its stylized environments and lush colors. So improving overall quality with much higher resolution and twice the frame rate was the right decision. As we created only console and handheld games in the last 20 years we supported with our in-house engine only 60fps. Quite a lot of work went into achieving 120 fps, but with the immense hardware power in back we had little difficulties to achieve that.

Q: How do you expect fans of The Touryst will respond to playing it on Xbox Series X|S with these enhancements?

A: We tried to make The Touryst a very fresh experience. And a console launch is perfect to try out something new and unique. So we hope a lot of players will enjoy this adventure.

Q: What is it like developing on Xbox Series X|S?

A: As a developer, it’s cool to tap into so much hardware potential!

Q: What does Xbox Series X|S development enable in current or future projects that you could not have achieved with the previous generation of consoles?

A: I hope loading screens become a thing of the past. The Touryst has none! 🙂

“It’s time we took a peek behind the Iron Curtain.” – Russell Adler, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Ready to make history?

It’s time to blow up a Cold War conspiracy decades in the making with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the direct sequel to the original and epic Black Ops. Jump into the 3 explosive modes of play: a mind-bending single-player Campaign, a bold new chapter in the cooperative Zombies mode and an action-packed Multiplayer mode, all connected to deliver a creative and immersive experience for fans. Black Ops Cold War expands access for players on all platforms with new and revamped crossplay and cross-progression features. Multiplayer and Zombies will also share a new progression system and players will be able to earn the prominent Prestige Master title in every future Season that is released. Study up on the features and content packed into this iconic game.

Campaign

Alex Mason, Frank Woods, and Jason Hudson make their return in the single-player experience to navigate through deniable operations, where nothing is really as it seems. From creating your own operative or playing as Mason, your mission is to chase down the Soviet agent ‘Perseus’, a myth who has appeared after decades of dormancy, and save the world from unimaginable disaster. Each Mission in the Campaign will offer different scenarios for you to play through, from long-range combat and close quarter to stealth and all-out warfare.

Multiplayer

The iconic Multiplayer experience expands the vast suite of fun and competitive modes with a revamped progression system and customizable loadouts in Black Ops Cold War. Team up and face off with other members in the Call of Duty community and drop into the signature modes of Team Deathmatch, Free-For-All, Domination and more. Multiplayer will also bring back the 6v6 mode Control, which tasks players to capture or defend two objectives on the map, as well as introduce the all-new VIP Escort, where a team must escort one player successfully to an exfil site or eliminate the opposing team to win. For larger combat modes, players can battle each other in vehicles within the 12v12 Combined Arms or fight for supremacy against 10 squads of four operators in Fireteam: Dirty Bomb.

Create the best loadout for your playstyle and dominate the battle with the ultra-customizable Create-a-Class, a rule-breaking Wildcard and a resourceful Field Upgrade. By racking up Scorestreaks from repeated eliminations, earn powerful rewards that include heavy-hitting weaponry to controllable aerial vehicles to keep your lead in the fight against other players.

Zombies

Fight off legions of undead horrors in this co-op experience, featuring you and up to three other Operators. As agents of Requiem, a CIA-backed international response team led by Grigori Weaver, your mission is to investigate and suppress supernatural anomalies around the world.

To battle against the waves of the undead and maintain global order, Requiem agents will have access to upgradeable Perks and an arsenal of Cold War-era weaponry. Agents will also go head-to-head with the rival Soviet-led Omega Group, who have taken a keen interest in studying and harnessing the anomalies, as well as unraveling mysterious secrets that have been left hidden over the decades.

The next co-op top down arcade shooter will also be included to play with either yourself or a team of four in the Zombies menu. Survive as long as you can through expansive open world areas, challenging new arenas, bonus areas and randomly generated dungeons.

Post-Launch Content and Warzone: Live seasons are on the schedule for post-launch plans and will feature plenty of new and free post-release content for all players. These live seasons will also integrate into the next evolution of Warzone, which now features Black Ops Cold War operators.

Live Now: Support Veterans with the Call of Duty Endowment Challenger Pack

Along with the launch of Black Ops Cold War, the Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit organization that helps US and UK veterans find high-quality civilian jobs, is bringing players the Challenger Pack, available now in-game and in Warzone in December.

By purchasing the pack, you will receive such items as “The Stripe” Marksman Rifle Weapon Blueprint, “The Standard Issue” Pistol Weapon Blueprint, a Calling Card, an Emblem, a Weapon Charm, and a Double Weapon XP Token.

100% of Activision’s net proceeds will go towards the Endowment’s efforts to support groups that prepare veterans with finding high-quality careers in the job market and raise awareness of the value that veterans bring to the workplace. The pack will be available until $5 million USD is raised, so don’t miss out!

Confrontation Weapon Pack

Digital purchases will not only receive the Woods Operator pack for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone but also get the Confrontation Weapons Pack in Black Ops Cold War.

This pack contains two weapon blueprints: the relentless Soviet inspired ‘Iron Curtain’ Assault Rifle and the patriotic American inspired ‘Western Front’ Tactical Rifle. Before unlocking the five pre-configured attachments that are included on each Blueprint, you can test them out and see which fits your style best.

You can equip these two Blueprints from the Loadouts menu once the Create-a-Class section is unlocked.

Get a Bonus Shotgun Blueprint and Charm by Signing Up for Emails

Want to expand your arsenal and add some flair to your favorite weapons? Opt-in to Call of Duty emails to get the ‘Battle Worn’ Weapon Blueprint, which sports a badass black and green MACV-SOG camo with the group’s iconic insignia. This weapon is pre-configured with an extended mag, stock and grip that makes it fantastic for close-quarter fights and potentially one-shot enemy players with the powerful pump-action.

Along with the Blueprint, get a special weapon charm available around your birthday when you sign up for the latest intel drops delivered straight to your email. Simply log into your account on the Call of Duty site, navigate to the preferences tab of your profile, and check the box to opt-in for emails. Once you first log in to Black Ops Cold War, you’ll receive the Weapon Blueprint via email.

Digital Editions Breakdown

Players can choose from three distinct editions to play Black Ops Cold War: Standard, Cross-Gen, and Ultimate. All digital editions include The Confrontation Weapon Pack and offer loads of value and incredible content.

The Digital Standard Edition ($59.99) includes the game on Xbox One and the option to upgrade to the Digital Cross-Gen Edition, which includes the Xbox Series X|S version of the game for an additional fee. Note: The Digital Standard Edition is playable on Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility but will not include any next gen features.

The Digital Cross-Gen Edition ($69.99) includes both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game through a dual-license tied to your Xbox account and the Digital Ultimate Edition ($89.99) includes both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, the Land, Sea, and Air Pack, and the Battle Pass Bundle (Includes 20 immediately activated Tier Skips) to purchase a Battle Pass for any Season of Black Ops Cold War.

As for the Battle Pass bundle, the Battle Pass system includes free, earnable weapons, unlockable Operator skins, Call of Duty points, and more. The Battle Pass Bundle will give access to unlock all tiers of your chosen Black Ops Cold War Season’s Battle Pass system and includes 20 tier skips.

File Size (At Launch)

In order to download and play Black Ops Cold War, you must have the following free drive space on your Xbox:Xbox One: 93GB/ Xbox Series X|S: 136GB. Players can choose to uninstall specific game mode packs, such as for Campaign or Zombies, to reduce the game’s overall file size. This content can be managed in-game through the “Account & Network” section of the Settings menu.

Stay Connected to Additional Intel

Be sure to check back at the Activision Games Blog daily for the latest information on Black Ops Cold War. Also, be sure to visit Treyarch’s Blog for more Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War announcements and content.

Follow @CallofDuty and @Treyarch on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for additional information.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War – Cross-Gen Bundle

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Buy this digital Xbox One version of Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War from the Microsoft Store and download the Xbox Series X|S version at no extra cost. The Cross-Gen Bundle includes: – Cross-Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War game
— Includes Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S version
– Confrontation Weapons Pack The iconic Black Ops series is back with Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War – the direct sequel to the original and fan-favorite Call of Duty®: Black Ops. Black Ops Cold War will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s. Nothing is ever as it seems in a gripping single-player Campaign, where players will come face-to-face with historical figures and hard truths, as they battle around the globe through iconic locales like East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, Soviet KGB headquarters and more. As elite operatives, you will follow the trail of a shadowy figure named Perseus who is on a mission to destabilize the global balance of power and change the course of history. Descend into the dark center of this global conspiracy alongside iconic characters Woods, Mason and Hudson and a new cast of operatives attempting to stop a plot decades in the making. Beyond the Campaign, players will bring a Cold War arsenal of weapons and equipment into the next generation of Multiplayer and Zombies experiences. Welcome to the brink. Welcome to Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com. © 2020 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Fights in Tight Spaces was first pitched to me as a unique spin on the deckbuilding genre, an attempt to combine the complex strategy of games like Slay the Spire with the positional tactics of Into the Breach.

Obviously that’s quite an ambitious concept! Fights action movie-style theming really helped to tie those two aspects together, however. The core idea of, “What if you could make the key decisions in a tense fight scene?” underpinned the game’s early development and continues to inform its design direction. Plus, it’s always fun to smack some bad guys around – I thought that aspect could well bring in a wider audience who might not be immediately drawn to a strategy title.

Lead Designer James Parker at Bristol, UK development studio Ground Shatter prototyped the game initially using a physical board and game pieces before writing a single line of code, helping to cement the positional aspects. 

Early on, the main design challenge was around given the player sufficient scope to move around without letting movement become wildly overpowered. This led to the creation of our combo system, which rewards the player with an additional resource for stringing attacks together successfully. This also unlocked a secondary strategic dimension: do you wait to build up combo for a powerful attack or take out an enemy early on to give yourself more space?

Dynamic enemy interactions are a big part of the game: shoving enemies, throwing them, stunning them and dodging their attacks enables you to play them off against each other and turn the situation to your advantage. You can choose to build your deck around this or focus more on striking and power: it’s very important to us that players can take a creative approach to solving problems.

Developing the metagame for Fights has involved some significant contributions from our community, who played early versions and were particularly adept at finding cheesy strategies to break the game early on! After some significant balancing work, we’re in a great place and looking forward to bringing the game to Xbox Game Preview and a wider audience. The game will continue to evolve over time and we’re excited to see where our community takes us.

You can check out Fights in Tight Spaces exclusively in Game Preview on Xbox One now, with an optimized version available via Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X|S.

Fights in Tight Spaces (Game Preview)

Mode 7

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Xbox One X Enhanced

Free Trial

This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game. In an era where espionage is handled largely by data-packets being pored over by teams of analysts, Section Eleven’s approach is more hands-on, dealing with the sorts of criminal organisations who live and operate outside the realms of electronic communication. When the rest of the intelligence services have failed, they call Section Eleven.
As a Section Eleven agent it is your job to find direct solutions to emerging threats… largely by smashing people’s faces into things. The game blends deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Pick from over 150 cards as you build a deck to suit your play style and your opponents’. Encounter random events, acquire enhancements (or injuries), and make critical choices about how best to upgrade your agent for the fights ahead. Full details on the latest status of the game, how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at https://www.fightsintightspaces.com/.

Just over a year ago we kicked off our Project xCloud Preview journey which has empowered the global gaming community to play Xbox console games in all new ways, directly from the cloud. It’s been incredible to see how Project xCloud has continued to evolve with the help and support of our community.

Today, we’re excited to share that we’re bringing cloud gaming to Australia, Brazil, Japan and Mexico through the Project xCloud Preview program on November 18, with registration opening today. 

In each of these four markets we’ll begin with this Preview to test, iterate, and gather your feedback. And next year, we’ll move to the next step and bring cloud gaming to these markets as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate; this is an important step in our journey as we look to reach more gamers around the world.  

2020 has brought challenges to all of us, but we hope that cloud gaming simply opens up new ways for you to play when and how you choose. Enjoy Master Chief anywhere and everywhere when you play on your phone, get some laps in on Forza while someone else occupies the TV, or to try out a new-to-you Xbox game. Cloud gaming makes it possible to play those top titles on your Android phone or tablet.  

Come join us in Preview as we test and learn in Australia, Brazil, Japan and Mexico. During this Preview you’ll have access to a curated library of great games for free, including favorites from Xbox Game Studios such as “Minecraft Dungeons,” “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” and “Forza Horizon 4” in addition to some fantastic content from our partners such as “Black Desert,” “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,” and “Yakuza 0.”  

Our Project xCloud Preview is currently supported on Android phones and tablets through the Xbox Game Streaming (Preview) app in the Google Play Store, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese.  

If you’d like to join us in our cloud gaming journey and help us to shape the future of game streaming you should register here starting now. While the Project xCloud Preview is invite-only, we want as many of you to get to play as possible, so we’ll continue to send out invites over the coming days and weeks.  

Sign up today and look out for your invites beginning November 18. 

The latest instalment in the Yakuza franchise has dropped today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. It’s got a new over the top RPG format, but Yakuza: Like a Dragon has a few surprises hidden up its well-tailored sleeves. The new story will have you wanting to be a Japanese gangster-with-a-heart all over again.

In the previous Yakuza main series, you play as Kazuma Kiryu, a complex, honour-bound character who helps civilians and children, believes in justice and doesn’t mind using brute force to attain it. We’ve seen Kiryu rise through the ranks of the Tojo Clan, and his backstory comes to life across the series and especially in Yakuza 0, set in 1988 – 17 years prior to the debut Yakuza game and plot. Kiryu is in every main game up to the last Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and we think he’s earned a well-deserved break.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon departs from Kiryu’s story and deals with that of protagonist Ichiban Kasuga who has quite a different personality from stoic Kiryu! He is optimistic (often to a fault), sometimes naïve and absolutely full of energy so anyone well-versed in the typical feel of a Yakuza game should get ready for a big injection of F-U-N.

The main plot entails Kasuga searching for the truth after his clan mysteriously abandoned and betrayed him. Throughout the game you’ll meet a variety of characters – like a rogue cop and a hostess with her own mission – that join you on your quest. With their help you uncover the truth, defeat the baddies and release your inner dragon, naturally. The new location of Yokohama is your visually stunning, semi-realistic Japanese backdrop and you’ll find so many mini-games on your journey, it’s unreal; kart racing, batting cages, arcades and everyone’s favourite, karaoke. Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a game with quite a few notable firsts including a dynamic RPG party system and an optional English voice dub featuring George Takei.

This Yakuza game is like no other and whether you’re completely new to the franchise or you’re an avid devotee, get ready to clear your calendar because Yakuza: Like a Dragon is going to keep you busy. 

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

RISE LIKE A DRAGON Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking grunt of a low-ranking yakuza family in Tokyo, faces an 18-year prison sentence after taking the fall for a crime he didn’t commit. Never losing faith, he loyally serves his time and returns to society to discover that no one was waiting for him on the outside, and his clan has been destroyed by the man he respected most. Confused and alone, he embarks on a mission to discover the truth behind his family’s betrayal and take his life back, becoming an unlikely hero for the city’s outcasts on his journey. LEVEL UP FROM UNDERDOG TO DRAGON IN DYNAMIC RPG COMBAT Experience dynamic RPG combat like none other. Switch between 19 unique Jobs ranging from Bodyguard to Musician, and use the battlefield as your weapon. Take up bats, umbrellas, bikes, street signs, and everything else at your disposal to crack some skulls! ENTER THE UNDERWORLD PLAYGROUND When you’re not busy bashing heads, relax by hitting up the local arcade for some classic SEGA games, compete with locals in a no holds barred go-kart race around Yokohama, complete 50 unique substories, or just take in the scenery of a modern-day Japanese city. There’s always something new around the corner. Russian and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles available in early 2021 via patch update.

There’s a ton in store on November 10 – next-gen is so close; I can almost taste it. We have EA Play coming to console for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, a slew of new games coming your way, and a Perk that will have you staring out into the distance thinking this is the way. Let’s get to it!

EA Play Coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC on December 15

This one isn’t a single game but a whole Play List of them for you PC players – coming December 15, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass for PC members will be able to download and play games from the EA Play library on Windows 10 PCs via the EA Desktop app currently in beta! If you’ve ever wanted to be a Jedi, ride around in a Titan, or join the Inquisition, now’s your time to shine (ok that was a pretty bad Bejeweled joke, even for me).

“We want players to access the games and in-game benefits they want, in the easiest way possible,” said Autumn Brown Sr. Director, Content Strategy and Partnerships, Electronic Arts. “This partnership with Xbox makes an impressive library of great Xbox and EA content more readily accessible. Our goal is to give players more choice to get more of what they love, and this is a way to do that.“

We’re all excited about EA Play coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC at no additional cost. It’s another huge library of games for you to play, so my apologies for all the time you’re going to spend updating your ordered play list (for those of you who are far more organized in your play time than me!).

EA Play Available on Xbox consoles with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Tomorrow

Starting November 10, EA Play will be available on Xbox consoles as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at no additional cost! EA Play is bringing more than 60 of EA’s biggest and best games like FIFA 20, Titanfall 2 and Need for Speed Heat, as well as some of EA’s most popular franchises like Battlefield, Mass Effect, Skate, and The Sims.

Select EA Play Games Available on Android via Cloud Gaming

We’re also adding these games to the growing list of titles available on Android via cloud gaming – they’ll be available beginning November 10:

• Dragon Age: Inquisition
• Madden NFL 20
• Mass Effect: Andromeda
• Mirror’s Edge Catalyst
• Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2
• The Sims 4
• Unravel 2

So, get your Android devices ready to play. I’ll be shouting, “For the Inquisition!” right alongside you!

Coming Soon 

Gears Tactics (Android & Console) – November 9
Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light (Android & Console) – November 10
A new power is born out of the ancient Pyramid ship above Europa’s frozen frontier, and a dark empire has risen beneath, united under the banner of the Fallen Kell of Darkness, Eramis. Join your fellow Guardians and bring down the empire at any cost – even if it means wielding the Darkness itself.

Planet Coaster: Console Edition (Android & Console) – November 10
Welcome to a new era in coaster park simulation! Bring your ideas to life with easy-to-use tools, manage all aspects of your expanding empire, and harness the world’s best creations from an endlessly creative community in the Frontier Workshop. Guests react in real-time as you set prices, place scenery, and install exciting new attractions. Keep them entertained so attendance figures – and profits – skyrocket.

Tetris Effect: Connected (Console & PC) – November 10
Tetris Effect: Connected is the original game with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes! This is Tetris like you’ve never seen it, or heard it, or felt it before—an incredibly addictive, unique, and breathtakingly gorgeous reinvention of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time.

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (Console & PC) – November 12
It is a time of war. The Republic of Galbadia, under the influence of the sorceress Edea, mobilizes its great armies against the other nations of the world. Squall and other members of SeeD, an elite mercenary force, join hands with Rinoa, a resistance fighter, to fight against Galbadia’s tyrannical rule and to prevent Edea from fulfilling her ultimate goal.

Gonner2 (Android) ID@Xbox – November 12
Joining the cloud gaming (beta) library on Android with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and available now on console & PC. The altruistic and unexpected hero Ikk is back and this time Death needs his help. Journey your way through deep dark chaotic places with unimaginable sparks of color as you go on a mission to help Death rid a mysterious presence from her lair. Battle crazy bosses, lose your head (a lot), in this messy, cute, fast-paced procedurally-generated platformer. In addition to the single-player journey to help Death, play the party co-op mode so you and your friends can lose your heads together!

Streets of Rogue (PC) ID@Xbox – November 12
Streets of Rogue is a rogue-lite about player choice, freedom, and anarchic fun. The game takes inspiration from fast-paced top-down rogue-lites and adds free-form, experimentation-driven, emergent gameplay elements of immersive sims and RPGs. Rather than taking place in a dungeon, the game is set in a functioning, procedurally generated city, where complex AI informs denizens from all walks of life, who are just trying to get by in their daily activities.

Ark: Survival Evolved: Explorer’s Edition (Android, Console & PC) ID@Xbox – November 17
Combining the base game (already available with Xbox Game Pass) with 3 massive Expansion Packs, Ark: Survival Evolved Explorer’s Edition is an ultimate way to get even more dinosaur action! The Explorer’s Edition gives you access to the mega hit Ark: Survival Evolved as well as the Scorched Earth, Aberration, and Extinction expansion packs, adding nearly 900 hours of gameplay! Each DLC is available for individual download as well.

Halo MCC: Halo 4 (PC) – November 17
Halo 4 joins The Master Chief Collection as the sixth and final chapter of the epic saga. Now optimized for PC, witness the Master Chief’s triumphant return to battle an ancient evil bent on vengeance and annihilation. Shipwrecked on a mysterious world, faced with new enemies and deadly technology, the universe will never be the same.

River City Girls (Android, Console & PC) ID@Xbox – November 19
In this all-new entry in the legendary beat-’em-up series, hot-blooded heroes Kunio and Riki have been captured, leaving it to their hard-hitting girlfriends, Kyoko and Misako, to serve up some payback. As you punch and kick your way across town – either solo or with a friend in local co-op – you’ll gain new skills, chow down on power-ups, wield an assortment of weapons, and unleash an arsenal of combos, throws, and special attacks that will leave the bad guys crying for mama – all in outrageous 16-bit style! The awesome action is punctuated by manga story panels, anime cutscenes, and an epic synth-pop soundtrack. It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

Star Renegades (Android & Console) ID@Xbox – November 19
Star Renegades is a strategy RPG about outsmarting AI-driven adversaries, forging friendships, and toppling galactic empires spanning over multiple generations. Fusing a reactive, tactical turn-based battle system that emphasizes interrupts and counters, with a procedurally generated and emergent mission-based campaign and an intelligent Adversary system with enemy officers that evolve and move up in the ranks, every playthrough is unique, challenging, and never the same.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks: Disney+*

If you missed it, this morning we announced an amazing new Ultimate Perk. Starting today, new users can get a 30-day trial* of Disney+ now with their Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. Epic movies, series, and Originals from the world’s best storytellers are waiting. Experience Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic now!
*Valid for new Disney+ subscribers only. 18+ only. After trial, Disney+ automatically renews at $6.99/mo until you cancel. Subject to Disney+ Subscriber Agreement https://www.disneyplus.com/legal/subscriber-agreement. Limited time offer. One per account. Available in AU, AT, BE, CA, DK, FI, DE, IE, IT, NL, NZ, NO, PT, ES, SE, CH, GB, US. Claim by 1/31/21. Redeem by 3/2/21.

DLC / Game Updates

Age of Wonders: Planetfall Paid DLC

Xbox Game Pass members can use their membership discount to get paid DLC up to 10% off! On November 10, Paradox will launch Star Kings, the latest expansion for the turn-based/4X strategy game, Age of Wonders: Planetfall. Unite the shattered Star Union and bring peace to the galaxy once and for all! Suit up in giant battle mechs and take on this sacred charge as the noble Paladins of the new Oathbound faction. The future is in your hands as you forge your own custom empire that will unify all factions forever.

Leaving Soon

Time to audit your ‘what game should I play next’ list – the following games are leaving our library soon so you might want to bump these ones up quickly. If you want to add these games to your collection, remember you can use your Xbox Game Pass membership discount to save up to 20%!
 
Leaving November 16

• Darksiders III (Console & PC)
• Munchkin (Console & PC)
• The Talos Principle (Console & PC)
• Tracks: The Train Set Game (Console & PC)

It’s a packed month full of new games and new consoles. Reminder if you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yet, you can get your first month for $1 and try all these games (yes, even the Disney+ Perk!). Follow us on Twitter for a reminder when each game is live and ready for you to download and play. Until next time!

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – November 10 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, become Eivor, a legendary Viking raider on a quest for glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in the quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla.

Bright Memory – November 10 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A lightning-fast, fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks. SRO (Supernatural Science Research Organization) agent Shelia’s adventure is about to begin. This game depicts the maiden adventure of Shelia in the year 2020.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light – November 10 – Xbox Game Pass

A new power is born out of the ancient Pyramid Ship above Europa’s frozen frontier, and a dark empire has risen beneath. In Destiny 2: Beyond Light, join your fellow Guardians and bring down the empire at any cost – even if it means wielding the Darkness itself.

Enlisted (Game Preview) – November 10 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Enlisted is a squad-based first person MMO shooter covering key battles from World War II. The game carefully recreates weapons, military vehicles, and the atmosphere of that era, while demonstrating massive clashes of numerous soldiers, tanks, and aircraft with artillery and naval support.

Evergate – November 10 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Wield your Soulflame, unleash extraordinary powers, and dive into the touching story of two kindred spirits. Guide the child-like soul Ki on a journey through the beautiful and haunting afterlife in this unique 2D puzzle platformer.

The Falconeer – November 10 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The Falconeer is an open-world air combat game, featuring frenetic aerial dogfights and deep exploration of the mysterious open-world of The Great Ursee. Generations of poisonous decisions and treason swirl in the deep, as factions clash in a fight to preserve the past or flee its terrible consequences.

Fights in Tight Spaces (Game Preview) – November 10 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Build your deck, control the space, and use the environment to defeat your enemies. With an evolving roster of abilities, you must train new cards, upgrade existing ones, and find the perfect combinations to defeat your opponents and bring down criminal organizations across the world.

Fuser – November 10

From the creators of Rock Band and Dance Central comes Fuser – a nonstop virtual music festival where you control the music. Combine elements of the world’s most popular songs to create your own sound or partner with friends on epic collaborations, then share your amazing mixes and headlining performances with the world.

Gears Tactics (Console) – November 10 – Xbox Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.

Liftoff: Drone Racing – November 10 – Xbox One X Enhanced

Become a skilled drone racing pilot in Liftoff: Drone Racing! The game challenges you to start a fast paced from backyard to pro track drone racing pilot career, either solo or together with others in the online multiplayer mode.

Observer: System Redux – November 10 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The year is 2084. In a dark cyberpunk world shattered by plagues and wars, become a neural police detective and hack into the jagged minds of others. Make use of anything they felt, thought, or remembered to solve the case and catch the elusive killer. Observer: System Redux is the definitive vision of the award-winning cyberpunk thriller, rebuilt and augmented for the next generation.

Planet Coaster: Console Edition – November 10 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Welcome to a new era in coaster park simulation! Bring your ideas to life with easy-to-use tools, manage all aspects of your expanding empire, and harness the world’s best creations from an endlessly creative community in the Frontier Workshop.

Slide Stars – November 10

Are you ready for the world’s most extreme water slide adventure? Play with 20+ of the world’s biggest social media stars and blast into an adventure of a lifetime! Choose from favorite star, jump onto the ride of your choice and race head-first down some of the wildest water slides!

Tetris Effect: Connected (Console and PC) – November 10 – Xbox Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Tetris Effect: Connected is the original game with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes! This is Tetris like you’ve never seen it, or heard it, or felt it before — an incredibly addictive, unique, and breathtakingly gorgeous reinvention of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time.

XIII – November 10

XIII is a remake of the cult first-person action game that was initially released in 2003. You play as “XIII”, a man without an identity, in a solo campaign with numerous twists and turns. Inspired by the eponymous graphic novel, the game features a completely reinvented and unique cel-shading design.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Console and PC) – November 10 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan in Yakuza: Like a Dragon.

50 Years – November 11

50 Years is a fast-paced alternative to the bigger, longer turn-based strategy games where you can win or lose a game in a single evening.

Sig.Null – November 11

Smarter than regular sokoban! Explore abilities of your drones to place crates on their places. And it isn’t so easy as you think. Step by step learn the rules of dark cybernetic world to solve 100+ unique challenges!

Sparkle 4 Tales – November 11

Begin the emotional journey and start as a small spark of life. Move out of the depths into the bright and peaceful place of grown species. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric surroundings from the beginnings of life, and the beautiful soundtrack to complement your experience.

Vera Blanc: Full Moon – November 11

Take on the role of Vera Blanc, a young woman with an extraordinary power: the ability to read other people’s minds! Gameplay is like that of a visual novel, adventure game with two endings for the mystery and a collection of challenging minigames.

Unturned – November 12

In a world now dominated by zombies, you are a survivor scavenging for resources. Travelling across huge open-world maps, facing hostile surroundings, and surviving a zombie outbreak, all of which you could take on with up to 23 friends or other players. Form alliances or fight against other players. Your final goal is to remain among the living, to stay unturned.

Beat Me! – November 13

Beat Me! is a physics-based multiplayer game for up to 6 players. Play with comical fantasy characters in a wide variety of fun and surprising environments. Challenge your friends locally or beat others over the internet!

Bouncy Bob 2 – November 13

Bouncy Bob 2 is a party game where you bounce, shoot, and fight your opponents in various games modes.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – November 13 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The iconic Black Ops series is back with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – the direct sequel to the original and fan-favorite Call of Duty: Black Ops. Come face-to-face with historical figures and hard truths, as you battle around the globe through iconic locales like East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, Soviet KGB headquarters, and more in the early 1980s.

Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper – November 13 – Xbox Play Anywhere

Inkland is a hand-drawn unusual world. Reveal the secret of the Mysterious Tower in this old-school role-playing game with a first-person perspective, real-time combat, and grid-based movement.

Exit the Gungeon – November 13

Exit the Gungeon is a small, arcade-style, spin-off ‘dungeon climber’ that immediately follows the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers attempting to survive a series of increasingly dangerous elevators and countless waves of enemies.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory – November 13

Experience the music of Kingdom Hearts like never before! Melody of Memory features 20+ characters, 140+ music tracks, and online VS multiplayer mode. Play as familiar faces from the Kingdom Hearts series, including Disney guest characters who will appear to lend you a hand as you explore the music and memories from the classic series!

The Sims 4: Snowy Escape (Expansion Pack) – November 13

Gear up for thrilling snow sports, relax in natural hot springs, and design your Japanese-inspired home in The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack! Discover new ways to adventure—from sledding and snowboarding to hot pot and hikes, there’s something to match every lifestyle. Preorder now to plan your escape! Requires The Sims 4 and all game updates to play.