We are beyond excited to announce to you the release date for our inaugural Xbox One title. Swimsanity! is a multiplayer underwater shooter with action-packed co-op and versus game modes, all supported by online and local play. You play as our hero Mooba, who uses a variety of unique power ups and weapons to survive in this aquatic world. Whether you’re teaming up with friends to swim into Adventure mode or clashing in competitive matches such as Last Mooba Standing, there’s more than 150+ challenges to complete across 8 action-packed game modes in Swimsanity!
We wanted to make sure that no matter how or where you play Swimsanity!, that you can enjoy it to the fullest. That means Swimsanity! will feature cross-play across all platforms. Which means that you can enjoy this underwater shooter with all your friends. We also have robust online features with matchmaking, custom rooms, parties, and cross platform leaderboards powered by Microsoft Azure PlayFab. All of this fast intuitive gameplay running on predict/rollback netcode to give our online community a seamless experience. Oh, and if you are not looking to play online, we have you covered with 1-4 players local play including support with bots.
For those of you who have not played yet, the game is quite simple. Before entering any match, a player can choose from a range of eye-popping Unleashes, which are essentially your special moves. Unleashes range from a Medic to heal yourself and teammates, all the way to a Shark to devour your opponents. When a Mooba strikes enough damage on their opponents, players have the special ability to “Unleash Swimsanity!” to gain a major advantage in battle. The foundation of Unleashes brings the excitement to battle seamlessly across both versus and co-op game modes.
We’re a huge multiplayer fan of both versus and co-op games, so making sure you could enjoy Swimsanity! in both forms was a huge push for us in development. If you are into online competition jump into Versus modes where you can try out the traditional deathmatch, the elimination style Last Mooba Standing, or the capture the flag-esque Orb Rush. Bump up the tactics and compete 2v2 as well. If you are more of a team player, we have co-op modes for 1-4 players where you can team up with friends in the side scrolling boss battle filled Adventure mode, or see how long you can last in our wave based Survival mode. Do all this across 5 completely different worlds with 150 in game challenges, and you have an ocean filled with extensive content.
Our three-man team has been hard at work, and we will definitely be online competing against and with everyone who plays. We are so excited that all the gamers on Xbox One can pre-order now to unleash Swimsanity! this Summer on August 7.
Swimsanity!
Decoy Games, LLC
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Swimsanity! is a multiplayer underwater shooter with action-packed Co-Op and Versus game modes, all supported by online and local play. You play as our hero Mooba, who uses a variety of unique power ups and weapons to survive in this aquatic world. Whether you’re teaming up with friends to swim into Adventure mode, or clashing in competitive matches such as Last Mooba Standing, there’s more than 150+ challenges to complete across 8 action-packed Game Modes in Swimsanity! All modes can be played online or locally.
After spending so much time working on Road to Guangdong’s story, and now that the rest of the team are busy working on preparations for the upcoming release, I find myself pining for Guu Ma, who, to me, is the most important character in the story.
Guu Ma is Cantonese for the oldest paternal aunt. In this story that opens with Sunny losing her parents to a tragic accident, Guu Ma steps into the parental role swiftly due to her rank and situation. In the game, you play Sunny, and your relationship with Guu Ma has to develop in order for you to fulfil Sunny’s parents’ final wishes for Sunny to take over the family restaurant.
Initially, Guu Ma, like any other character, might trick you into believing that she’s just a typical aunt, who has dedicated her whole life to managing the family restaurant. Whether it becomes obvious or not, Guu Ma’s background is complicated. Though she was the most conscientious and responsible of the Tong siblings, the family restaurant was given to Sunny’s father, the oldest male. And in this latest distressing turn of events, Guu Ma has to support her niece, who has no experience in restauranting, through not only grief, but also a chance to change the conservative patriarchal practices of the culture, by successfully managing the restaurant.
Guu Ma cares like all good matriarchs, with tough love. And if Sunny is able to prove herself to Guu Ma, then things will get easier for them both. Guu Ma might even show her softer side.
Whatever happens, Guu Ma will always be Sunny’s harshest critic and biggest cheerleader. If it gets too much, just go for a drive and hope that Guu Ma will be lulled into a nap. Some zen driving might help you cool off from Guu Ma’s nagging, though be warned that she won’t stand for Sandy the car being treated badly.
Are you ready to meet Guu Ma and begin your relationship with her?
Road to Guangdong launches August 28 on Xbox One, and is available to pre-order now! If you can’t wait to try it out, a Road to Guangdong demo is available as part of the Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event until July 27.
Road to Guangdong
Excalibur Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Xbox One X Enhanced
Penned by acclaimed author Yen Ooi, this captivating coming-of-age tale is set against the evocative backdrop of 90s China. Sunny’s life is at a crossroads. She knows everything’s about to change. She just doesn’t know how yet. She glances again at the contract. The good news is she’s now the proud owner of her family‘s cherished restaurant. The bad news? It’s seen better days. A tap at the door announces the arrival of her aunt, Guu Ma. Yep, everything’s about to change alright. But the “how” part will be decided by a bunch of strangers she’s only seen in faded photographs. Embark on a journey of discovery On a mission to revive their struggling family restaurant, Sunny and Guu Ma must visit long-lost relatives in search of secrets that will bring diners flooding back. But it won’t be easy. The long trip with her ageing aunt will truly test their relationship as cultural differences bubble to the surface. Only by making tough choices along the way will Sunny discover what fate has in store for her. Keep your car on the road A treasured part of her family for longer than Sunny can remember, Sandy has carried her loved ones through many a crisis. But her beloved car is falling apart and she’ll need a helping hand to respond to this latest emergency. Only careful driving and regular checks under the bonnet will enable her to carry Sunny to the climax of her quest.
Once considered a paradise, the pristine planet of Enoch has been transformed within 30 years into a brutal world of darkness and despair due to a mysterious anomaly. What sounds like an apocalyptic prophecy, turns out to be the starting point for the brand-new RPG shooter Outriders, which will be released later this year on Xbox One and Xbox Series X. The editorial staff of Xbox Wire Germany has talked to the developers of People Can Fly in order to give you an insight into the new mix of story-driven action RPG and shooter.
Outriders: A role-playing shooter in a sci-fi universe
By mixing an in-depth story with explosive shooter action, Polish developer studio People Can Fly, together with Square Enix, created an entirely new IP that is very different from traditional sci-fi titles. To find out what the anomaly is all about, you and other Outriders follow an unknown signal that may lead you to the origin of the anomaly – or to its demise.
Flexibility and freedom of choice
Outriders‘ comprehensive freedom of choice runs like a thread through the story. With the class tree, you develop your self-designed hero according to your wishes, while the countless equipment modifications do the rest. In addition, it’s up to you to decide whether you want to learn more about the background story via the omnipresent dialogue options or plunge straight into battle.
Play Outriders either alone or in co-op mode
With the world level system, a flexible difficulty control, you will find the optimal difficulty level. This will make you sweat a lot, but you will always have the chance to emerge victorious from the battles. Even if you go on a journey with up to two friends in multiplayer mode, the difficulty level will automatically adapt to your skills. But again, the better you work together and combine the synergies of your skills, the greater the chances of success.
It’s no coincidence that Outriders will be released at the end of 2020 after years of development. As an Optimized for Xbox Series X title, the game uses the full power and performance of Xbox Series X, which makes the journey into the dark sci-fi universe even more realistic – in addition, the title is also available for owners of Xbox One. Pre-order Outriders now and get a free upgrade to the Deluxe Edition. This includes the Hell’s Rangers Content Pack with special equipment sets, 11 unique weapons and truck mods and designs in the Hell’s Rangers look.
People Can Fly interview
In an interview with Game Director Bartosz Kmita and Senior Designer Piotr Nowakowski from the People Can Fly development studio, Kmita explains how to combine RPG and shooter action, what makes Outriders stand out and why every type of player gets his money’s worth with the title.
Xbox Wire: How would you describe Outriders briefly in a few words? What makes it so different?
Bartosz Kmita: Not easy to boil it down into a few words, but we will try! Basically, Outriders is a genre mix of shooter and action RPG. We at People Can Fly have a long history of creating intense shooters, so we take the best of our knowledge and transport lots of the core mechanics of this genre into Outriders. The RPG aspect shows in the extensive freedoms every player experiences as well as in the rich story. To bring it on point: The player will get the best of both worlds – the dazzling excitement of a fast-paced shooter and an atmospheric RPG full of stories to discover.
Xbox Wire: What makes Outriders different from other genre representatives?
Bartosz Kmita: Compared to other core shooters, Outriders offers the player a deep story, which is explored bit by bit in main and side quests. At the same time, the character can be developed exactly to one’s wants, the appearance individualized, and the versatile skills adapted to one’s own game needs.
Xbox Wire: Outriders mixes shooter with action RPG: Which genre came to your mind at first and why did you want to mix them?
Bartosz Kmita: We at People Can Fly have been developing shooters for almost twenty years. The shooter gene is anchored in our DNA and has therefore always been an essential part of our work. At this point, we as a studio asked ourselves: What do our hearts beat for apart from the shooter genre? And it was here that we discovered our deep shared love for stirring stories which unfold in the course of a game. So, it was clear that our next title would contain many role-playing elements.
Xbox Wire: What is your personal favorite feature in Outriders?
Bartosz Kmita: Well, it’s hard to determine a favorite feature, because we worked on the game for several years. During this time, all the different aspects of the game became kind of our babies. For sure we are happy about the gameplay perspectives. On the one hand, we love the skill trees and the character customization, because they offer so many options to the players. But on the other hand, we are proud of the world, the story, and the side activities we created. We are excited about the whole package in general.
Piotr Nowakowski: On my side, I love all the cinematic parts and interactive dialogues. Every scene creates an intense atmosphere with the player in the center of attention, without talking heads or other distractions from the environment.
Xbox Wire:An alien planet, a mutated fauna, and the player in the middle: Where do you even start, creating a whole new universe and its history? And what inspired you?
Bartosz Kmita: It was a challenge not only to create a game but the IP as a whole. Even though Outriders has sci-fi aspects, our vision was a grittier and darker world than the classic clean utopian science fiction game. There are definitely some ruff fantasy elements in it as well. Creative processes always start in your head, that’s for sure! But the loose ideas and thoughts can only be turned into a coherent world through teamwork and constant, elaborate reworking. This brainstorming process always takes a lot of time but in the end the whole team loved the outcome and it was worth it.
Xbox Wire: Action shooter with an atmospheric story: How do you harmoniously bring these different aspects together?
Bartosz Kmita: We decided on a cinematic approach as a core system to deliver the layered story in an appropriate way early. The main story will offer almost 90 minutes of cinematics and additionally 90 more in dialogues. But the dialogues in Outriders are not simply two talking heads like in many other games. Even side missions will offer cinematic dialogues because they all offer their own atmospheric story. The whole story is shaped around the players customized character. Even when playing coop missions, the cinematics and dialogues will highlight the players figure as the main hero on his own epic adventure. In this way, everyone will experience their own individual adventure mixed with action-packed team matches.
Xbox Wire: Outriders is suitable for both multiplayer fans and solo players. What content can both types of players look forward to?
Bartosz Kmita: The whole story can be experienced as a solo adventure, so the player won’t be forced to play coop if he doesn’t like to. The player can decide at any time whether s/he prefers to play alone or together with others. There is no multiplayer exclusive content, each player can experience the game in the way he or she likes best. But we would like to encourage players to play together because there are pretty fun and challenging dynamics in playing Outriders as a team. We will elevate the team experience by using the moving story and its atmospheric cinematics to drag the whole group into this great world. Sometimes it will feel like going to a cinema with your friends and discovering something new together.
Xbox Wire: The special skills bring new possibilities into the shooter gameplay and skill trees provide flexibility. So, are there no more classic role assignments like tank and damage dealer?
Bartosz Kmita: The players can create a character class fitting into one of these classic roles, but nobody will be forced into the holy trinity of tank, damage dealer and healer. Every character class can be played in more than one way. The sub classes within the class provide maximum flexibility and we encourage the players to experiment with different skill trees to find just the right combination, that suits their play style best. If you want to play an independent allrounder, who can heal and tank by himself, it is possible. At the same time, you can totally specialize in a supportive role in order to empower your team. At the end of the day every player should feel badass!
Xbox Wire: You have given us lots of exciting insights. To conclude, why should Xbox players be playing Outriders at the end of this year?
Bartosz Kmita: Every fan of shooters or RPGs will find something in Outriders to satisfy him or her. Even though we are experienced at developing top notch shooters, this game will be fun for lots of different player types. Each player can concentrate on those aspects of the game that suit them the best. So, whether you’re a passionate story fan or an action-loving sniper, the versatile gameplay with many different customization options will satisfy all kind of players.
Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox One update preview coming to the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox One.
We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below!
System Update Details:
OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2008\19041.3991.200723-0000
Available: 2 p.m. PT – July 24, 2020
Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – July 25, 2020
New Features and Experiences
We have exciting news! Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha users can expect something new coming to their Xbox One update preview.
Parties
You can now control the individual volume levels of other people in our party! In the party menu, just select their name and press right or left to change their volume.
Fixes Implemented
Thanks to the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build:
System
Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console
Note: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.
Known Issues
We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These items aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution.
New issues we’re investigating:
My Games & Apps
We’ve received reports of users being unable to edit or create Groups. We are aware of the issue and investigating.
We’re still tracking these known issues:
Audio
Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.
Some users have reported that Dolby Atmos for Headphones audio setting changes when the console is rebooted/updated.
Note: If you attempt to set the audio to Dolby Atmos for Headphones and see a message advising you to launch the Dolby Access App, please file feedback before launching the app.
Game DVR
Some users have reported that clips are being recorded without audio. We are aware and investigating.
Note: When reporting the issue, please be sure to include details about what resolution, length, and game you were trying to record.
Guide
Some users have reported that the audio mixer cannot be used to adjust chat/game audio levels.
We’ve received reports that the Friends tab is not showing the correct status of online/offline friends.
Some users may notice that the Guide has changed appearance and functionality, this is expected behavior as there are certain experiences being flighted among a random subset of users in Preview.
My Games & Apps
Users have reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection.
Note: We are still investigating the issue, please report the issue again from the console if you have done so with a prior update and are still seeing this behavior.
Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
System
We’ve received reports of some users getting “stuck” at the sign in screen. We are aware and investigating.
Users may notice that the 24-hour clock does not display correctly across all sections of the dashboard. We are aware and investigating.
Users may see the four new languages (Hungarian, Czech, Slovak and Greek) available as options for the keyboard. While they can be selected, they are non-functional at this time.
Profile Color
Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.
How to Get Xbox Insider Support
If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please reach out to the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.
When posting to the subreddit, please look through most recent posts to see if your issue has already been posted or addressed. We always recommend adding to threads with the same issue before posting a brand new one. This helps us support you the best we can! Don’t forget to use “Report a problem” before posting—the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.
Thank you to every Xbox Insider in the subreddit today. We love that it has become such a friendly and community-driven hub of conversation and support.
For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!
Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox One update preview coming to the Beta ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox One.
We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below!
System Update Details:
OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2008\19041.3980.200721-0000
Available: 2 p.m. PT – July 23, 2020
Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – July 24, 2020
Fixes Implemented
Thanks to the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build:
System
Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console
Note: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.
Known Issues
We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These items aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution.
New issues we’re investigating:
System
We’ve received reports of some users getting “stuck” at the sign in screen. We are aware and investigating.
We’re still tracking these known issues:
Audio
Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.
Some users have reported that Dolby Atmos for Headphones audio setting changes when the console is rebooted/updated.
Note: If you attempt to set the audio to Dolby Atmos for Headphones and see a message advising you to launch the Dolby Access App, please file feedback before launching the app.
Game DVR
Some users have reported that clips are being recorded without audio. We are aware and investigating.
Note: When reporting the issue, please be sure to include details about what resolution, length, and game you were trying to record.
Guide
Some users have reported that the audio mixer cannot be used to adjust chat/game audio levels.
We’ve received reports that the Friends tab is not showing the correct status of online/offline friends.
Some users may notice that the Guide has changed appearance and functionality, this is expected behavior as there are certain experiences being flighted among a random subset of users in Preview.
My Games & Apps
Users have reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection.
Note: We are still investigating the issue, please report the issue again from the console if you have done so with a prior update and are still seeing this behavior.
Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
System
Users may notice that the 24-hour clock does not display correctly across all sections of the dashboard. We are aware and investigating.
Profile Color
Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.
How to Get Xbox Insider Support
If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please reach out to the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.
When posting to the subreddit, please look through most recent posts to see if your issue has already been posted or addressed. We always recommend adding to threads with the same issue before posting a brand new one. This helps us support you the best we can! Don’t forget to use “Report a problem” before posting—the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.
Thank you to every Xbox Insider in the subreddit today. We love that it has become such a friendly and community-driven hub of conversation and support.
For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!
Battle it out between multiple crime syndicates, build the world’s greatest civilization, or enter the chaos of war. Yakuza Kiwami, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, and For Honor Standard Edition are all available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members from Thursday, July 23 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PDT, in this weekend’s Free Play Days lineup.
You can find and install the games here on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Live Gold membership. To download on console, click on the Gold member area on the home dashboard on your Xbox One.
Want to keep the fun going? Then purchase the games and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and earned achievements during the event! Please note that discount percentage may vary by region.
Yakuza Kiwami
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
For Honor Standard Edition
Yakuza Kiwami Sega’s critically-acclaimed action series that started a legend gets an extreme remake. Ten years after serving a prison sentence for a crime he didn’t commit, Kazuma Kiryu returns to a world he no longer recognizes and a yakuza family on the brink of war. Featuring the battle styles of Yakuza 0, enhanced gameplay, and re-recorded Japanese dialogue, this is the ultimate version of the original game for first-time players and long-time fans alike.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Attempt to build an empire that will stand the test of time in the turn-based strategy game originally created by legendary game designer Sid Meier. From Rome to Japan, go head-to-head with history’s renowned leaders and create a civilization that dominates through sheer military might or by innovation and culture. Included in the Xbox One version of the game are four scenario packs for Vikings, Poland, Australia, and Macedonia.
For Honor Standard Edition Warriors, the battlefield awaits you. Play For Honor this weekend as part of Free Play Days. Embody over 20 heroes across 4 unique factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings, the deadly Samurai, and the fearsome Wu Lin. Invite your friends to play and carve a path of destruction across the battlefield, conquer your enemies in epic fights that test your skill in visceral melee combat. And don’t miss out on exciting savings of 70% and more on multiple editions and expansions in the Microsoft Store.
Don’t miss out on this exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Microsoft Corporation
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Get all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus over 100 high-quality console and PC games for one low monthly price. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. With a huge variety of games from every genre, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy exclusive member deals and discounts. . Plus, enjoy free perks, including in-game content, consumables, and partner offers. Play together with friends on the most advanced multiplayer network and discover your next favorite game. Use your active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership to play games on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC (excludes Windows 10 in S mode and on ARM devices). Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Live Gold and additional benefits. Note: Purchase of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate automatically upgrades your existing Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass membership(s) to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a conversion ratio each based on days remaining. Learn how this works at www.xbox.com/gamepass. Future code redemptions are also subject to a conversion ratio. Conversion ratio subject to change. All conversions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are final: Once converted, you cannot re-convert your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership back to a previous membership. Maximum 36 months of redeemed Xbox Game Pass Ultimate per account at a time, including any converted time from Xbox Live Gold and/or Xbox Game Pass (for PC or console). Game titles and number vary over time and by country. Membership continues to be charged at the then-current price (subject to change; plus applicable taxes) unless cancelled. Cancel any time to stop your next scheduled charge; see account.microsoft.com/services. Notice before purchase of add-ons, DLC, consumables, virtual currency, or subscriptions (sold separately): If your membership terminates or a game is removed from the catalog, you must reactivate your membership or buy the game separately to continue using these items. ISP fees may apply. Age restrictions apply. Xbox Game Pass discounts are based on Microsoft Store price and are not combinable with other offers and are not redeemable for cash. Discount offers exclude titles within 30 days of launch and are not available with select titles. Number and content of Perks vary by region, platform, and over time, and must be redeemed by stated timeframe. Service, features, and requirements may change or be retired. Subject to the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). For PC: App download, Windows update(s), and storage required (xbox.com/pcgamesplan). System requirements vary by game; performance scales with higher end systems. Sign in for your available offers. Promotional offers may not be valid for all members and are only available for a limited time. In Japan, Xbox Game Pass is only available for purchase to users 18 years and older. Offers not valid in Russia; other geographic restrictions may apply. After promotional period, subscription continues to be charged at the then-current regular price (subject to change), unless cancelled. Plus applicable taxes
Rocket League celebrated its 5th anniversary this month and we’re ready to make 2020 the game’s biggest year yet. It all starts with Rocket League‘s free to play launch later this Summer!
The high-octane hybrid of action and driving is about to enter its next chapter, and everyone on Xbox One and beyond can enjoy Rocket League‘s gameplay for free. Plus, you can continue to team up with friends anywhere with full cross-platform play! That next chapter begins later this Summer with the game’s biggest update ever.
Once the update goes live, Rocket League will be available to download for free. Returning players will notice a fresh coat of paint as soon as they start the game. Menus are getting an overhaul to make the experience more manageable, and major features are being improved like Tournaments and game-wide Challenges to unlock items. We’re going to fully reveal these improvements as we get closer to launch, so stay tuned!
If you’re a veteran of Rocket League and you’re sitting on an impressive inventory of customization items, fear not! You’ll still be able to access your full inventory when the update goes live. And, we’re giving existing players something special. Anyone who has played Rocket League online before the launch of free to play will be rewarded with Legacy status, which includes:
All Rocket League-branded DLC packs released before free to play
“Est. 20XX” title that displays the first year you played Rocket League
200+ Common items upgraded to “Legacy” quality
Golden Cosmos Boost
Dieci-Oro Wheels
Huntress Player Banner
In addition, if you’ve played online before today’s announcement, you will also receive the Faded Cosmos Boost. Legacy rewards will be granted once the free to play version launches later this Summer.
There’s plenty more to reveal about Rocket League‘s free to play launch, so be sure to check out RocketLeague.com and follow us on Twitter @RocketLeague for the latest news. Thank you for your continued support! We’re ready to introduce Rocket League to an all-new audience!
Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox One update preview coming to the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox One.
We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below!
System Update Details:
OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2008\19041.3966.200718-0000
Available: 2 p.m. PT – July 20, 2020
Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – July 21, 2020
Fixes Implemented
Thanks to the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build:
System
Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console
Note: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.
Known Issues
We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These items aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution.
New issues we’re investigating:
Game DVR
Some users have reported that clips are being recorded without audio. We are aware and investigating.
Note: When reporting the issue, please be sure to include details about what resolution, length, and game you were trying to record.
We’re still tracking these known issues:
Audio
Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.
Some users have reported that Dolby Atmos for Headphones audio setting changes when the console is rebooted/updated.
Note: If you attempt to set the audio to Dolby Atmos for Headphones and see a message advising you to launch the Dolby Access App, please file feedback before launching the app.
Guide
Some users have reported that the audio mixer cannot be used to adjust chat/game audio levels.
We’ve received reports that the Friends tab is not showing the correct status of online/offline friends.
Some users may notice that the Guide has changed appearance and functionality, this is expected behavior as there are certain experiences being flighted among a random subset of users in Preview.
My Games & Apps
Users have reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection.
Note: We are still investigating the issue, please report the issue again from the console if you have done so with a prior update and are still seeing this behavior.
Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
System
Users may notice that the 24-hour clock does not display correctly across all sections of the dashboard. We are aware and investigating.
Users may see the four new languages (Hungarian, Czech, Slovak and Greek) available as options for the keyboard. While they can be selected, they are non-functional at this time.
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Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
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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!
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Gears 5 – Operation 4: Brothers in Arms Available Now It’s finally here, Gears fans. Operation 4: Brothers in Arms is available now across Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Windows 10 and Steam, and it delivers some of the biggest changes we’ve seen yet in Gears 5 plus the return of a familiar face. Operation 4 also marks the return… Read more
Forager Now Available with Xbox Game Pass on Console and PC Hey everyone! Really exciting news today. Forager, the open-world, adventure, and exploration experience created in partnership with Humble Games is available now with Xbox Game Pass on Console and PC! I originally created the prototype of Forager… Read more
Microsoft Store Fortnite Tournament in Support of NPH USA The Microsoft Store team is proud to partner with NPH USA to host a Fortnite Game Tournament! The tournament is open for free for any United States resident, but a donation to NPH USA is encouraged. We also are happy to give away promotional… Read more
Aquaman Arrives on the Fortnite Horizon Rising from the depths, Aquaman has arrived on the Island’s shores — and he brings with him his fifth weekly challenge. Complete Aquaman’s five Battle Pass challenges and unlock his outfit plus more maritime rewards! In these challenges, show off your… Read more
See the Future of Xbox on July 23 on the Xbox Games Showcase The day you’ve been waiting for is nearly here: On Thursday, July 23 at 9 a.m. PT, we’ll be giving you a closer look at the future of gaming with the Xbox Games Showcase, including world premieres and updated looks at some of the games we’ve… Read more
Skater XL: Behind the Scenes with the Pros What’s up, everyone! In April we announced that skateboard icons Tom Asta, Tiago Lemos, Evan Smith, and Brandon Westgate would be playable pros at launch in Skater XL. We couldn’t be more excited to have some of the biggest names from this… Read more
Launch into Rocket Arena with Tips and Tricks from the Devs You didn’t enter the Rocket Arena Championship Tour to finish second. You’re here to lift the trophy! To help you rule the roost, we’ve compiled a few tricks and tips from the Final Strike Games team on how to blast your way to greatness (and keep from… Read more
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Tips and Tricks With the exciting announcement of Robert “RJ” James (Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger), Lauren Shiba (Red Samurai Ranger), plus a soon-to-be-officially-confirmed villain, let’s go over some of the game’s essential mechanics before you jump into the Grid… Read more
Next Week on Xbox: July 21 to July 24 Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console… Read more
The Microsoft Store team is proud to partner with NPH USA to host a Fortnite Game Tournament! The tournament is open for free for any United States resident, but a donation to NPH USA is encouraged. We also are happy to give away promotional Xbox Gift Cards as prizes to first, second, and third places on the tournament!
NPH USA transforms the lives of vulnerable children in Latin America and the Caribbean by supporting the homes, health services, and educational programs of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”). They help children overcome poverty and become leaders in their own communities.
You can join our tournament on July 25 starting at 11.45 a.m. PDT by going to https://smash.gg/nphusa and choosing one of the three matches on this Battle Royale tournament (please read the Terms & Conditions on the event home page). First place will receive a $100 Xbox Gift Card, second place will receive a $50 Xbox Gift Card, and third place a $25 Xbox Gift Card. You’ll also get a free Microsoft Store Tournament avatar shirt by participating in the event.
We can’t wait to see you on July 25 and help support NPH USA. According to NPH USA Northwest Regional Director Ross Egge, NPH transforms the lives of vulnerable children in Latin America and the Caribbean by ensuring they have much more than just the basics. NPH provides food, shelter, healthcare and education. They also make sure that children have the space, safety and opportunity to thrive, be kids, play and have fun too.
We hope you can join us for a great and fun tournament and help raise awareness and funds to this great cause.
