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Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1767.200314-0000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1767.200314-0000
• Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 16, 2020
• Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 17, 2020

New Features for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

Guide Improvements

We’re excited to announce a new simplified Guide! The modified layout is available to a subset of Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha users starting today. This experiment introduces improvements to Guide tabs to give players combined access to Parties & text chats, and necessary settings and features with Profile & system. The default tab order opens Guide with tabs in a left-to-right configuration. You can customize these how you like from the Profile & system tab.

• Parties & chats – Jump into messages, interact with invites, and start a party all from this combined tab. Parties & chats gets you connected immediately!
• Profile & system – This tab now has Settings, audio, customization, and power options in addition to user switching and your profile. In the middle of the game and need to make a quick change? You can now do that from the Profile & system tab!
• Additional Changes to Guide
  • App and system notifications now display under the bell icon with other alerts when you open Guide – you no longer have to navigate to a separate tab to find out what’s new!

Looking for Group can now be found in the People tab next to the “Find someone” option.

Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build:

Home

• Fixed an issue where context menus on the dashboard were opening slower than normal.
  • Note: If you continue to see the behavior, submit feedback.

My Games and Apps

• Fixes in this build to resolve issues with some of your owned titles not showing in your collection.
• Users should now correctly see an empty update queue after everything is installed.

System

• To reduce user confusion, changed the wording of the button shortcut labels in Guide from “System options” to “More options”
• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Known Issues for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

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.

Home

• Users who use Energy-saving power mode may see the dashboard showing no network connection on boot. We are aware of the issue and investigating.
  • Note: The dashboard will refresh once the network connection is established, but may take up to a minute.

My Games & Apps

• Users have reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection.
• Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.

Networking

• Users have reported being unable to connect to network when password contains trailing space.
  • Workaround: Use a different network password without that character.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? 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.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

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

Xbox to Host Panel on Inclusive Game Design and Building a Welcoming Future in Games
On Tuesday, March 17 at 11:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. PT, Xbox will host and stream a special panel focused on the importance of inclusivity in game design. Titled “Intentionally Inclusive Design: Building a Welcoming Future in Games,” the panel will feature relevant takeaways and tips for anyone… Read more

Assetto Corsa Competizione is Racing to Xbox One This June
Today we bring the news so many sim racers have been waiting for! We’re thrilled to announce that Assetto Corsa Competizione, the Official GT World Challenge game, will launch on Xbox One June 23. The road to get here has been incredibly exciting for everyone at 505 Games and… Read more

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Available Now
Today, we welcome Ori fans on a brand new adventure through the Forest of Niwen as Ori and the Will of the Wispscelebrates its worldwide release with Xbox Game Pass and for Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam! We’re incredibly proud of the game we’ve created and couldn’t be more excited… Read more

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition Available Now
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition is the next evolution of Undead Labs’ popular zombie survival fantasy game series, and it becomes available for zed hunters across the globe today! Last month we shared a sneak peek into what the community can expect with Juggernaut Edition… Read more

Final Bleeding Edge Beta Available Today With Xbox Game Pass
The final Bleeding Edge closed beta is upon us and kicks off later today and runs through March 16! If you’d like to get involved, you can pre-order on BleedingEdge.com or play with Xbox Game Pass. The Bleeding Edge closed beta will also be available through the Project xCloud… Read more

Your Lucky Stars Are Shining Bright in Trove on Xbox One
Why, hello there, Trovian! It’s me, Qubesly! I’ve come with great news: St. Qubeslick’s Day is back, and with it your luck is on the rise. Come test your fortune in six new adventures that will have you leaping with joy at the rewards. Prove your mettle in clearing out infestations of darkness lurking… Read more

Sea of Thieves’ Free Heart of Fire Update Available Now Adding Tall Tale and New Weaponry
The heatwave continues to simmer on the Sea of Thieves as our next monthly content update, Heart of Fire, is available now with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC! This free update brings story-driven action with a new Tall Tale continuing the sagas of Pendragon and… Read more

Your Dark Heart of Skyrim Adventure Begins with Harrowstorm
Your next great adventure begins with The Elder Scrolls Online: Harrowstorm, now available on Xbox One. The first part of the new year-long storyline, Harrowstorm introduces two new dungeons for four-player groups: Icereach and Unhallowed Grave… Read more

Epic Free-to-Play MMORPG Bless Unleashed Launches Today on Xbox One
Bandai Namco Entertainment America, along with developer Round 8 Studio, are excited to announce that the open world action MMORPG Bless Unleashed is now available for free on Xbox One. Gather your friends and allies to take on massive monsters – or other players – as you journey… Read more

Celebrate Warframe’s Seven-Year Anniversary with Free In-Game Gear Every Weekend in March
We’re feeling lucky today, Tenno. Warframe is seven years strong today, and we want to share our birthday in the most generous way we know how — by giving out free gifts and by calling on you to help create the next Warframe… Read more

Free Play Days – NASCAR Heat 4, Verdun, and Overwatch
We’re back yet again with another intense Free Play Days lineup! Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play NASCAR Heat 4, Verdun, and Overwatch for free this weekend, from Thursday, March 12 at 12:01 a.m. PST until Sunday, March 15 at 11:59 p.m. PDT… Read more

Call of Duty: Warzone Launches Today on Xbox One, Free for Xbox Live Gold Members
Call of Duty: Warzone, the massive combat experience from the world of Modern Warfare, has launched and is free for all Xbox Live Gold members to play. Up to 150 players and two thrilling game modes on one massive battleground: this is Warzone… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 17 to 20
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. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox, read on below… Read more

Today we
bring the news so many sim racers have been waiting for! We’re thrilled to
announce that Assetto Corsa Competizione, the Official GT World Challenge
game, will launch on Xbox One June 23.

The road to
get here has been incredibly exciting for everyone at 505 Games and Kunos Simulazioni
and we can’t wait to bring ACC to Xbox One later this year. In the
meantime, let me tell you more about what to expect…

The Official
Gt Challenge Series Game

As mentioned,
Assetto Corsa Competizione is the Official GT World Challenge game,
giving players the opportunity to experience the real atmosphere of the GT3
championship with manufacturers such as Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, Lamborghini,
and Porsche. Featuring official cars, tracks, drivers and teams, our players
will be able to jump into Sprint and Endurance races, as well as the iconic Spa
24hr race, in both single and multiplayer modes. 

Laserscan
Technology   

Assetto Corsa
Competizione features
some of the most well-known circuits on the planet, brought to life through
Laserscan technology. This tech enables our dev team to recreate circuits with
the highest level of accuracy, so expect to feel every bump and kerb on track
that you would in the cockpit of a real car. Those that know Kunos Simulazioni
know that this dev team is all about attention to detail, so tracks such as
Silverstone, Monza, Spa-Francorchamps and the Nürburgring are going to be real fun
to race on.

Realism

ACC takes full advantage of Unreal Engine 4,
bringing day and night races, photorealistic weather conditions and graphics,
motion capture animations, improved tyre and aerodynamic models and more to
game. The level of immersion you’ll experience from a driver’s perspective is
incredible. In fact, we’ve already seen GT World Challenge drivers jump on the
PC edition of ACC, which is surreal to see. If anything, this is solid
proof that Kunos developed something very close to the real-life experience.

Intercontinental
GT Pack DLC

Players who
decide to pre-order Assetto Corsa Competizione will receive free access
to the Intercontinental GT Pack DLC at launch, which features four of the most
iconic international circuits from around the world: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit
(South Africa), Suzuka Circuit (Japan), Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca (United
States), and Mount Panorama Circuit (New South Wales Australia). What’s more,
this DLC will come with over 45 new car liveries, 30 new teams and 50 new
drivers, along with all-new game modes from the Intercontinental GT Challenge,
powered by Pirelli. (There’s a lot to be excited about here!)

For those who
don’t want to pre-order, don’t worry! The Intercontinental GT Pack comes to
Xbox One this Summer as a standalone paid DLC.

Race to The
Finish Line

Over the
coming weeks, we’ll be giving our community more info on the console edition of
Assetto Corsa Competizione over on our official AC and 505 Games Twitter channels. Today
has been super exciting for the team and as a Community Manager, it’s awesome
to finally be able to talk about today’s announcement. We’ve seen the console
question asked so many times so it’s nice to finally be able to say yes, ACC
is coming to Xbox One June 23! See you trackside!

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition is the next evolution of Undead Labs’ popular zombie survival fantasy game series, and it becomes available for zed hunters across the globe today! Last month we shared a sneak peek into what the community can expect with Juggernaut Edition, and we can’t wait for players to dive in. We’re looking forward to celebrating with over seven million fellow survivors that are playing State of Decay 2 and put our zombie apocalypse plan into action.

Available at no cost for all existing owners of State
of Decay 2, players will also receive exclusive in-game gifts after updating
and logging on to collect them. New players will immediately experience the
best that State of Decay 2 has to offer, at the same $29.99 USD price
point or included as part of their Xbox Game Pass
membership.

Juggernaut Edition provides the highest quality and most
expansive State of Decay experience in a single title, replacing the
Standard and Ultimate editions, and includes all previous add-on packs (Independence Pack, Daybreak Pack, and State of Decay 2: Heartland). This new
edition not only unlocks all previously released DLC, but also adds a
tremendous amount of new content like a new open-world map named Providence
Ridge, fully remastered graphics and audio, and hundreds of minor improvements
for veterans and new survivors alike.

To commemorate Juggernaut Edition’s release, we’re
releasing an all-new companion soundtrack available today on iTunes for $9.99
USD featuring the new music of Juggernaut Edition, plus additional unreleased
music from State of Decay 2 and Heartland. And it will soon be
available on Steam and Epic Games Store as a lossless two-disc download which
includes the original State of Decay 2 soundtrack!

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition is available with Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Existing players on Windows 10 PC looking to upgrade State of Decay 2 to State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition can find more information here.

All platforms will have cross-network play enabled
through Xbox Live.

Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes and known issues coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1736.200309-0000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1736.200309-0000
• Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 11, 2020
• Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 12, 2020

Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build:

System

• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.
• Performance and stability fixes to Home and Guide.
• Updates to the performance of System Updates.

Known Issues for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

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.

Home

• Users who use Energy-saving power mode may see the dashboard showing no network connection on boot. We are aware of the issue and investigating.
  • Note: The dashboard will refresh once the network connection is established, but may take up to a minute.
• Some users have reported that context menus on the dashboard are opening slower than normal.
  • Note: We are aware of the behavior and investigating, please continue to submit feedback when you encounter this behavior.

My Games & Apps

• Users have reported seeing missing titles that are owned when browsing their collection.
• Users have reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection.
• Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.

Networking

• Users have reported being unable to connect to network when password contains trailing space.
  • Workaround: Use a different network password without that character.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? 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.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

XP, Leaderboards, and Performance

As we continue our march towards a new Xbox Insider Hub experience, we’re going to make changes that will affect what the current Xbox Insider Hub looks like and how it behaves. Like we mentioned in our previous post, some of those pieces are going to be much more visible than others. This includes a change you’ll see starting tomorrow.

We Value Your Participation

We know that Xbox Insiders value XP, and we do too! XP is a public reward to you for giving feedback to the feature teams and game developers for saying what you like and what can be improved. We’ve granted XP for completing Surveys, Quests, and for filing good bugs! Many of you even noticed when we humorously hinted that we were aware that some folks were bypassing our system just to get the XP reward.

Making this XP so public was driving an incentive that we did not intend. And this created an artificially wide gap between users with the most XP, versus those who are perfectly well-engaged but with a lower point total. Because Xbox Insiders are the highest—and longest—engaged members of the Xbox community, it became clear that a years-long member of the program had an insurmountable XP advantage compared to a more recent Xbox Insider.

The change we’re making today involves how we record XP and show Leaderboards. Most of these changes are happening under the hood in the services layer and are improvements to the overall performance of the app itself. However, these changes will disrupt the Leaderboards because of the way we make a service call for that data. As we’re shifting XP and future incentive systems in the Xbox Insider Hub, we felt this was the right time to retire the XP Leaderboard in the current version of the app.

XP is Not Going Away

You can still earn points through Quests, Surveys, and bug filing! There are many of you who earned your place on the global leaderboard’s top slots through frequent engagement, quality feedback, and have been with us for many years. To you, a very sincere thank you. There are also many newer Xbox Insiders who are active in the Xbox Insider Hub nearly every day and give high quality feedback. We thank you, as well. The impact you have on Xbox is just as important.

We want you to be a part of the journey towards the new Xbox Insider Hub. Stay up to date on other changes we’re making here on the Xbox Insider Blog, the r/XboxInsiders subreddit, and @XboxInsider on Twitter. We are very close to having a build ready to give to Xbox Insiders to try out and let us know what you think. Stay tuned!

Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1725.200307-0000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1725.200307-0000
• Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 9, 2020
• Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 10, 2020

Updated Feature for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

Hide notification banners while watching video – Update

We’re updating how the “Hide notification banners while watching video” feature performs on your console!

Recently, we discovered why some apps were only registering this setting when audio was playing, but not while video was playing. We want to improve this functionality so banners do not appear while a video is playing more accurately across the console! Starting today, this setting should properly reflect its intended use.

Let us know what you think of the latest improvements!

Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build:

System

• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.
• Performance and stability fixes to Home and Guide.
• Updates to the performance of System Updates.

Known Issues for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

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.

Home

• Users who use Energy-saving power mode may see the dashboard showing no network connection on boot. We are aware of the issue and investigating.
  • Note: The dashboard will refresh once the network connection is established, but may take up to a minute.
• Some users have reported that context menus on the dashboard are opening slower than normal.
  • Note: We are aware of the behavior and investigating, please continue to submit feedback when you encounter this behavior.

My Games & Apps

• Users have reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection.
• Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.

Networking

• Users have reported being unable to connect to network when password contains trailing space.
  • Workaround: Use a different network password without that character.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? 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.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

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. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change).

Ori and the Will of the Wisps – March 11 (Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC)

Xbox One X Enhanced / Xbox Play Anywhere – From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly anticipated sequel. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast world filled with new friends and foes that come to life in stunning, hand-painted artwork. The little spirit Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm’s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori’s true destiny.

Super
Destronaut: Land Wars – March 11

It’s time for a new point of view to the classic arcade
shooter experience! In Super Destronaut Land Wars, it’s up to you take
shoot down enemies and collect points to move on to the next level! Inspired by
arcade classics, this game mixes a first-person viewpoint with classic invader
style shooting. Together, this unique mashup will test your skills across 30
different challenges!

Hidden
Through Time – March 12

Embark on a colorful, hand drawn journey of discovery through the ages! From missing dinosaur eggs in the stone age, to a king’s crown in medieval times, can you find them all? Discover, create and share worlds with your own hidden treasures in Hidden Through Time!

Bless
Unleashed – March 12

Xbox One X Enhanced – Journey across a vibrant persistent world to take on — and survive — vicious, lethal monsters that inhabit this untamed landscape. Choose between one of five classic classes, each with its own combo-driven combat experience, handcrafted for online play. Gather your party to explore and survive a richly detailed world of dangerous beasts and divine secrets in this premier, next-gen action MMORPG coming first to Xbox One.

Neon
City Riders – March 12

Take on the role of Rick, a masked vigilante who needs to explore the decaying futuristic Neon City in search of items, superpowers and companions to free the turfs from the four super-powered gangs claws. If you’re looking for a 2D action-adventure mixed with super-powered urban gangs in a post-cyberpunk neon scenario, Neon City Riders is right for you.

Pikuniku – March 12 (Xbox Game Pass for Console)

An absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes
place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it
seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state
conspiracy and start a fun little revolution in this delightful dystopian
adventure.

State of Decay 2 – Juggernaut Edition – March 13 (Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC)

Xbox Play Anywhere – State of Decay 2 is an open-world survival-fantasy game for you and up to 3 co-op friends. After a zombie apocalypse, your small group of survivors seek to rebuild a small corner of civilization, and you get to make all the decisions about how that happens. This remaster is packed full of new updates and experiences, like an improved tutorial experience, new open world logging town of Providence Ridge, new heavy melee weapons, spin off original content and access to all three add-on packs released to-date plus cross-platform multiplayer and more!

Roundguard – March 13

Xbox One X Enhanced – Castle Springbottom is under attack and it’s up to the Roundguard to save the king and — more importantly — recover his gold! Roundguard is a bouncy dungeon crawler with pinball physics, lots of loot, and a randomized castle full of oddballs. Press your luck against hordes of dangerously cute monsters and challenging roguelike elements in this all-round bouncy adventure!

My
Hero One’s Justice 2 – March 13

The battle for justice continues, but this time the fight gets bigger, badder, and quirkier in My Hero One’s Justice 2. Based on the hit anime series, all your favorite characters return in this 3D arena fighter that pits heroes and villains in the ultimate test for righteousness.

Mecho Tales – March 13

Xbox Play Anywhere – An all-new adventure in the world of Mecho Wars! Run and shoot through chaotic platforming levels filled with spikes, bottomless pits and an army of deadly robots. Go it alone or team up with your friends in 4-player local multiplayer.

Ritual
Crown of Horns – March 13

A fast-paced action game set in an alternate Wild West; a demonic version of a hellish frontier. This arcade-inspired title unravels a tale about an unlikely duo: a bounty hunter who comes back from beyond the grave, yearning to exact revenge on his killers, and a witch who aids him with a series of powerful rituals to further her own agenda. Push back hordes of enemies, while the witch performs her ritual and use a whole arsenal to your advantage.

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!

Expand Your Collection with New Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controllers
For many of our Xbox fans, collecting new Xbox Wireless Controllers and expressing yourselves with unique gaming gear is a way of life. We share the same passion and are excited to announce two new Special Edition Xbox Wireless controllers…

Name That Owlet! Xbox Hosts Ori and the Will of the Wisps Celebration at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Xbox and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are teaming up to ring in something magical that we’re pretty excited by. To celebrate the worldwide launch of Ori and the Will of the Wisps on March 11, on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and with…

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Available Now for PC with The Master Chief Collection
Today, we’re excited for players to continue their legendary Spartan saga with the PC release of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary into Halo: The Master Chief Collection, now available with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta), Windows 10 PC and Steam…

The Division 2 Warlords of New York Expansion is Available Now on Xbox One
A new day is dawning in The Division 2 as Agents are gearing up to head back to where it all began. The Division 2 Warlords of New York expansion is now available on Xbox One, and it’s opening up four new zones of Lower Manhattan…

Space Engineers Rolls out to Xbox One on April 15
With Space Engineers coming to Xbox One on April 15, and the game now being available to preorder here (which will grant you access to three premium character skins and access to a closed beta), I’m super excited to tell you more…

Celebrate the Legacy of Star Trek Online on Xbox One with New Episodes, Operations, and More
Ten years ago, the first ever Star Trek Massively Multiplayer Online Game released to the world. Now, it’s time to cement your Legacy among the stars. Star Trek Online is happy to bring our 10th Anniversary Update, Star Trek Online: Legacy…

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: NBA 2K20, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and More
My favorite part about being an Xbox Game Pass member is playing games that I haven’t tried yet and enjoying them on day one when they’re released. This week we have both of those and more! (I didn’t say I would be good at these games…

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC: Ori and The Will of the Wisps, Pikuniku, and More
If you fired up the new Xbox (beta) app for PC recently, you probably noticed a nice shiny new addition: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary that has joined Halo: The Master Chief Collection. And if you keep it open, you’ll see the pre-download…

Paladins Releases New Egyptian-Themed Sands of Myth Battle Pass
The desert sands are shifting, buffeted about by winds swept down from another age. What treasures will be uncovered? Well, if you’re a Paladins player, the answer is an entire Battle Pass full of Egyptian-themed content! The Sands of Myth Battle Pass…

The Two Worlds of Black Desert Combine on Console
Starting today, cross-platform play will be available on Xbox One and PlayStation within Black Desert. Adventurers can now come together as one and play online together, or against, the choice is yours! What can adventurers expect with cross-play…

Free Play Days – Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, and Black Desert
Happy Free Play Days! We’re back yet again with amazing games to play for free this weekend. Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can try out Black Desert from Wednesday, March 4 at 12:01 a.m. PST until Tuesday, March 10…

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Achievements Revealed
Next week, fans will be able to return to one of the most beautiful worlds in gaming with the release of Ori and the Will of the Wisps on March 11. Ori and the Will of the Wisps will be available on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam as well as…

Bleeding Edge Gets Even Bigger with Mekko and a Brand-new Map
Today, we’re incredibly hyped to announce a brand-new fighter coming to Bleeding Edge: Mekko! Mekko is a trash-talking, crab-walking dolphin piloting a mech, and the sole survivor of a series of brutal experiments designed to turn ocean…

Gears 5 Esports Mexico City Major Kicks Off Today with an Exclusive Gears of War: The Card Game Preview
The Gears 5 Esports Mexico City Major kicks off today and goes through March 8 at the World Trade Center in Mexico City. More than 70 teams from the Gears Esports Pro League and the open bracket will be competing to prove their skills…

Meet the New Xbox MVPs
We are proud to welcome three new Xbox most valuable professionals (MVPs) awardees: Dhayana Sena, Courtney Craven, and Matt Armstrong. Everything from creating a welcoming community to creating awareness of game accessibility…