Category: Xbox News

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change).

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Moons of Madness – January 21

A first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the
scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft. You
are Shane Newehart, an engineer stationed at Trailblazer Alpha, and it’s your
job to keep the lights on. Soon you begin seeing and hearing things that aren’t
there. Is this real… or are you slowly descending into madness?

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Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition – January 21

A magical realist adventure game in five acts, featuring a haunting electronic score, and a suite of hymns and bluegrass standards recorded by The Bedquilt Ramblers. Rendered in a striking visual style that draws as much from theater, film, and experimental electronic art as it does from the history of games, this is a story of unpayable debts, abandoned futures, and the human drive to find community.

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Foxyland 2 – January 22

All was well until the evil Duke and his brother Jax attacked and trashed everything in it and kidnapped the little foxes! Foxy and Jenny are now forced to go on a dangerous and exciting adventure around the island to prevent the Wolfie Brothers to carry out their insidious and evil plan in this action adventure platformer.

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The Office Quest – January 22

Every day in the office is the same, clicking the same keys, attending the same boring meetings, wearing the same fluffy monster onesies, until something strange and magical happens. Now you need to sneak away, no matter how! The Office Quest is a point and click adventure for those who just cannot stay in the office any longer.

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Football, Tactics, and Glory – January 22

A combination of turn-based strategy and RPG where you create a football team, play matches, earn XP, train skills, and more. Football, Tactics and Glory aims to reinvent the football management genre by making it appealing to everyone — not just the most hardcore football management aficionados. If you enjoy turn-based gameplay, strategy or tycoon games and soccer, you’ll enjoy this game.

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Lumini – January 22

Explore the Lumini home world in this relaxing flow-style
adventure, overcoming obstacles and keeping your swarm safe while collecting
the planet’s energy to bring back your fallen comrades. Split and reform your
swarm, evolve and discover new abilities to bring the Lumini back to their
former glory.

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Gris – January 23

Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) – Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities.

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Mosaic – January 23

You live a monotonous and repetitive lonely life in a cold overpopulated ever-expanding city. You have no real sense of meaning – until one crucial day, when strange things start to happen on your commute to work and everything changes. Mosaic is a dark surrealistic and atmospheric adventure game about urban isolation and the dread of being a piece in a giant machinery you can’t understand.

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Iconoclasts – January 23

Xbox Play Anywhere – Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

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Rugby 20 – January 23

Play with the best national teams and biggest leagues in
intense single-player and multiplayer matches, local or online. Experience
unprecedented tactical depth that recreates all the intricacies of the modern
game. On the pitch, you can tweak your game plan, manage your line-out,
initiate set moves, find spaces and give your side the winning edge.

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DreamBall – January 24

Immerse yourself in the world of DreamBall, a fun sports game with Ragdoll physics set in dreams with one clear objective: try to score more than your opponent before time’s up. Play in space, under the sea, on a pirate island and more.

I know you’re here for the games and we have some gems on the way! They’re hauntingly beautiful, challenging, and are coming soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta).

You might need more than a few days to dig into these games, plus all the others you want to play in our library. Lucky for you, if you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) yet, we just launched our best deal yet for PC: Get your first 3 months for just $1! Discover your next favorite game with unlimited access to over 100 high-quality PC titles. You’ll always have something new to play with games added all the time. This deal won’t last forever, so join today and tell your friends – this is an easy way to get them to jump in and play with you!

But let’s get to the part that you really want to know about: Here’s the latest info on the games coming at you for the next few weeks!

Children of Morta (ID@Xbox)
A story-driven action RPG about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. With a unique mix of action-adventure, RPG, rogue-lite, and hack and slash, you’ll develop not only individual characters but also the entire family as they stand against an encroaching darkness.

Gris (ID@Xbox)
A serene and evocative experience, free of danger, frustration or death. Explore a meticulously designed world brought to life with delicate art, detailed animation, and an elegant original score where light puzzles, platforming sequences, and optional skill-based challenges will reveal themselves as the story unfolds, allowing Gris to see her world in a different way, unlocking new paths to explore using her new abilities.

A Plague Tale: Innocence
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history in this acclaimed action adventure game. Hunted by Inquisition soldiers and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, they will struggle to survive against overwhelming odds and fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world.

Seriously, getting 3 months of PC gaming for only $1 is a screaming deal. Take the opportunity to try a whole bunch of games with no risk (other than being that person that won’t shut up about what games they are playing). I haven’t done the calculations yet, but I’m willing to bet that the math checks out on this being the best deal right now to play all these games.

Reminder to install the mobile app so you can remotely install games to your PC from anywhere – use that time to watch speed runs, character builds, or build your perfect playlist for these haunting games. Lastly, for more news on games, memes, and whatever shower thoughts we have about games, check out our Twitter. Happy gaming!

Hey Beta ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2002 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9100.200107-2102). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9100.200107-2102
• Available: 2:00 p.m. PT – January 13, 2020
• Mandatory: 3:00 a.m. PT – January 14, 2019

Fixes for Beta

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2002 build:

Home

• Users should no longer see seeing a “Something went wrong” error message with code 0x80070002 on console boot.
• Fixed an issue where some users were reporting the dashboard would fail to load or crash when exiting a game/app.

System

• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Known Issues for Beta

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.

Messaging

• Users are unable to send a voice message while in Parties.
  • Workaround: Send the message while not currently in party chat.

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!

Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead 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\19041.1381.200111-0000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1381.200111-0000
• Available: 2 p.m. PT – January 13, 2020
• Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – January 14, 2020

Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead

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

Audio

• Users should no longer see their headphones change to Windows Sonic from Dolby Atmos when console is restarted.

System

• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Known Issues for Alpha Skip Ahead

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 (Experiment)

• Users may see the images for ads on the dashboard looking cropped or cutoff.

Messaging

• Users are reporting being unable to send a voice messages while in Parties.
  • Workaround: Send the message while not currently in party chat.

My Games & Apps

• Users’ tile size choices in collection will revert to large in some sections.

Settings

• Some users have reported that 3D display mode is not working with supported content.

 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!

Gears 5 Featured in Evanescence New Music Video “The Chain”
Last fall, we celebrated early access for Gears 5 Ultimate Edition with the television debut of “The Chain” during the NFL Season Opener. Today, transcendent, two-time Grammy Award winning rock band, Evanescence, has released the full official music video “The Chain,” their first new rock recording in eight years… Read more

Rock Band Rivals Welcomes You to 2020
Happy New Year! With every new year comes a list of resolute goals, dreams, regrets – things you wish you did better, or different, things you love and want to keep doing forever. Rivals Season 15 will celebrate those resolutions with 8 weeks of carefully curated challenges, each focused on a particular aspect of goals for the New Year… Read more

Sea of Thieves Passes 10 Million Players Since Launch
We’re excited and humbled to share that Sea of Thieves has now been played by more than ten million players, reinforcing its status as the most successful new IP from Xbox this generation. It’s mind-blowing to think of that many people setting sail on the Sea of Thieves, and it’s all been made possible by the support and passion of our fantastic community… Read more

Free Gifts in Celebration of DC Universe Online’s Anniversary
First off, we’d like to thank our Xbox One players for making DC Universe Online in 2019 so memorable! Dark magic emerged early in the year with Episode 34: Justice League Dark. Then players repelled the invasion of the Dark Multiverse in Episode 35: Metal Part I and are still defending Earth as we know it in Episode 36: Metal Part II… Read more

Tekken 7, Frostpunk, and Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console
Happy New Year! Time for those resolutions. I promise for 2020, I will not get sucked into an MMO and lose my body in the real world. I will build the last city on Earth. I will probably not get caught up on my pile of games, but I will at least prioritize what games I want to play next. I will try to play more with my friends so we can all geek out about these games together… Read more

Mistress of Blade Coming to Black Desert on Xbox One
A small and hidden village of the Oeki Clan that resides alongside the banks of the Turina river gives birth to the newest class in Black Desert, Kunoichi. Trained at a very young age to master the use of a shortsword, kunais, and the hidden arts of Ninjutsu, Kunoichi has the ability to swiftly and silently dispose of her enemies… Read more

New with Xbox Game Pass for PC: Frostpunk, FTL: Faster Than Light
Story time. A few weeks ago, while we were all sitting around a giant pile of gifts and wrapping paper, my kitten was losing her mind, darting from pile of paper to ribbon to making loops around the tree. It was like an avalanche of fun. Well, I feel you little kitten, because being overstimulated by so many exciting new toys is totally me right now… Read more

Paladins Season 3 Begins with New Champion Release, Community Battle Pass
Paladins had an exciting year in 2019 – we released four new champions, a variety of exciting Battle Passes, and a series of updates which brought more bug fixes and quality of life improvements than ever before. We declared 2019 the best year ever for Paladins, and we think we achieved our goal. But we’ve never been comfortable resting on our laurels… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 15 to 17
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change)... Read more

A Rambler’s Guide to Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition, Coming to Xbox One January 28
Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway that runs through the caves beneath Kentucky. The three of us at Cardboard Computer have been working on this game for almost 10 years, publishing episodes, free ‘interlude’ games, and other odd objects (a play, a T.V. station, a hotline for secret tourism) as we go… Read more

Paperbound Brawlers is the culmination of a seven-year journey to release an Xbox game. Back in prehistoric times, there was a thing called the Xbox 360. This was a magical device. I played it nearly every day. And then Microsoft created this software called XNA that would allow indie developers to make games that ran on Xbox 360! I was so excited!

It was really cool to see something that I made in my bedroom running on my Xbox. This was 2013, so it wasn’t so common back then. But that was just a prototype with little stick figures and vector graphics. Game development takes a long time. There’s a lot to do. Initially, I had to do a lot of placeholder stuff. Recording metal sounds with a pizza cutter and beat boxing footsteps. Actually…some of that stuff made it into the final game. It has a nice charm to it.

But I had to form a team, and I was lucky to find some awesome artists, a composer/sound designer, and various other folks to help with countless other things. I met some of the team at a local game developer meetup in San Diego (where I was living at the time)…students who were looking to break in–Josh and Lacey.

After his work on Paperbound Brawlers, Josh obtained a job at a AAA studio, so I’m really happy for him. Additionally, there were some old friends of mine who pitched in for certain areas. We also connected with some team members via www.indiedb.com. I actually held an audition for the music, which was and still is very weird for me. I didn’t feel like I was anybody important who should be holding an audition. I can’t believe how many fantastic composers there are out there. The person I ultimately chose lives in England, and years later, I actually went to visit him. It is a surreal experience to meet someone in person for the first time but feel like old friends.

And then the game had to be built. There was
a physics engine to write–XNA didn’t have one built in, and I have always had
an interest in physics-based gameplay, hence the wacky gravity. And there was,
of course, designing the game, creating all the art and music, promoting,
playtesting, going to events, getting some character cameos from other games,
making fun GIFs, etc.

By the time things were close to ready, Xbox 360 was on its way out. Xbox One was the new hotness. And XNA didn’t run on Xbox One. It would be a massive undertaking to get things up and running on Xbox One. Meanwhile, bills called, and I had to take a break from development to earn a living. But we never gave up on the dream. Eventually, we were able to port it over to Unity, and the journey is complete.

We put a lot of game modes into Paperbound Brawlers. My favorite is Capture the Quill, but everyone has their favorite. Some really like Long Live the King. Gravity Ball is the most recent addition. And even the Classic Versus mode has a nice twist. I grew up playing Unreal Tournament, so I wanted to bring the concept of mutators into the game to give a lot of variations on how it’s played. You can tweak all the game rules as you like.

I hope you enjoy the game. Invite over some friends. Shout a lot. Maybe even get a little bit sweaty. You can play solo or 2p coop, but I love competitive play. There’s a lot of magic in old-school competitive gaming in the same room.

Thanks for reading!

A small and hidden village of the Oeki Clan that resides alongside the banks of the Turina river gives birth to the newest class in Black Desert, Kunoichi. Trained at a very young age to master the use of a shortsword, kunais, and the hidden arts of Ninjutsu, Kunoichi has the ability to swiftly and silently dispose of her enemies.

Kunoichi’s skill set includes: Flash Slash (vanishes and reappears to inflict multiple hits on target); Kuno Stab (deadly stabs using her Kunai); Ninjutsu: Shadow Explosion (explosive frontal damage knocking back targets); Tragic Blade (counterattack).

Our veteran adventurers can now also utilize the scarecrow training dummy. This new feature allows for adventurers to train their classes through the use of training dummies within major towns to grow stronger within the world of Black Desert.

With new content available for both beginner and veteran adventurers, start your next Black Desert journey with the Mistress of Blades, Kunoichi, now available on Xbox One.

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new
games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver
quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To
find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the
game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change).

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Without Escape: Console Edition – January 15

Without Escape is a tribute to first-person graphic
adventures of the early ’90s with an interactive story told through
pre-rendered background and full-motion video. Explore the confines of your own
home as you flip between a mundane existence and a terrifying otherworld. Are
you prepared to endure the horrors that await you?

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments Redux – January 15

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock
Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and
varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous
investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

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The Surge 2: Kraken – January 16

The Kraken expansion for The Surge 2 adds hours of
narrative-driven content with a brand-new storyline and location, as well as a
wealth of new weapons, implants and armor to discover and craft. Enter the VBS
Krakow, a massive decommissioned aircraft carrier retrofitted as a retreat for
the rich and famous. Battle robot pirates, deranged security systems, and an
imposing new boss, each with their own unique combat mechanics.

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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot – January 17

Relive the story of Goku and other Z Fighters in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! Beyond the epic battles, experience life in the world of Dragon Ball Z as you fight, fish, eat, and train with Goku, Gohan, Vegeta and others. Explore the new areas and adventures as you advance through the story and form powerful bonds with other heroes from the Dragon Ball Z universe. Pre-order Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot digitally and receive a Cooking Item that gives you permanent melee ATK and HP stat boosts, a sub-quest, and an early unlock to a training menu that allows you to fight Bonyu, a new character created by the author, Akira Toriyama.

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Hovership Havoc – January 17

Blast through randomly generated levels as one of four hoverships
and fight giant robots! Hovership Havoc is a sci-fi twin-stick shooter
with 3rd person boss battles where you’ll blast through a futuristic factory
filled with robot enemies.

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Far-Out – January 17

A retro-futuristic, first-person survival adventure with multiple endings where you’ll endeavor to find out what happened to a starship and its crew. Face an old-school challenge in this a one-man show with full freedom to go where you want; but remember you need to survive!

Paladins had an exciting year in 2019 – we released four new champions, a variety of exciting Battle Passes, and a series of updates which brought more bug fixes and quality of life improvements than ever before. We declared 2019 the best year ever for Paladins, and we think we achieved our goal. But we’ve never been comfortable resting on our laurels. If 2019 was our best, we only had one choice for 2020 – make it an even better year for Paladins. With this goal in mind, we are launching Season 3 of Paladins with today’s update (available now free on Xbox One), which includes so many changes and improvements that we can confidently say that we’re kicking 2020 to be the best ever. Let’s dive in and see what’s in store for the new year!

We think you’ll agree that the most exciting part of our first patch of 2020, A Tigron’s Tale, is the introduction of our newest Champion: Tiberius. Nicknamed The Weapon’s Master, Tiberius wields two unique weapons against his enemies: his throwing chakrams, which will bounce off of floors, walls, and ceilings, and a mystical sword. Discovered in an ancient temple and forged in ages immemorable, Tiberius’ blade is more than just a weapon: it’s an ally. Tiberius can throw his blade at enemies, then recall it back to his hand. Selecting his “Tigron’s Fury” ability allows Tiberius to do even more damage with his sword, causing it to explode when recalled.

Tiberius is a Tigron – a race of nomadic cat-people renowned for their agility and fighting prowess. In creating Tiberius, we spent a lot of time creating a Champion that moved like a feline. This is most evident in Tiberius’ ultimate ability – actually two abilities in one. After activating his Ultimate, players can launch his Striking Tigron attack, causing Tiberius to quickly dash forward, dealing damage to any enemies in his path. Activating his Whirling Blades attack launches Tiberius into the air, blocking all incoming damage with his whirling sword and dealing damage to nearby enemies when he lands. Players can mix and match these attacks when activating his Ultimate, triggering them a total of 5 times for a variety of exciting combos.

It doesn’t matter how exciting our Champions are (and we hope you’ll agree when we say that Tiberius is one of our most exciting yet), Paladins wouldn’t be the game it is without its amazing community. To show our appreciation for our players, and to allow them to have direct input in some of our content for 2020, the skins for our very first Battle Pass this year are based on concepts submitted by our community members which were then voted on by our players. The Community Battle Pass features all new skins for some of our most popular Champions: Ska’drin Ash, Wukong Talus, Soul Briar Grover, and Dark Monarch Lian. These skins – and a Limited recolor of each – are part of our fist 2020 Battle Pass, which also features over 100 other rewards. 

Last, but definitely not least, A Tigron’s Tale kicks off Season 3 for Paladins, which means a host of quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and balance changes. For example, character voice packs are now included for free with every skin purchase. We’ve also added even more free Crystals to our Battle Pass – beginning with the Community Battle Pass, even players earning rewards on our free track will earn more Crystals than ever before. Our list of bug fixes and balance changes are too exhaustive to list here, but head on over to here for a full list of changes you’ll find in this patch.

Whether you’re already a member of the Paladins community, or are just playing for the first time, we hope that you’ll join the rest of our community in Season 3. Our goal to make 2020 the best year ever for Paladins can only be achieved with the help of our amazing players (that’s you!).

Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist
adventure game about a secret highway that runs through the caves beneath
Kentucky. The three of us at Cardboard Computer have been working on this game
for almost 10 years, publishing episodes, free ‘interlude’ games, and other odd
objects (a play, a T.V. station, a hotline for secret tourism) as we go. Now,
we’re happy to say that the story is complete, and you can play the whole thing
from start to finish in Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition on Xbox
One, on January 28.

Whether this is your first trip on Route Zero or your last,
it’s only a few weeks away. So, we’ll help you prepare with our Rambler’s Guide
to Route Zero:

Gas Stations

We recommend you fill your tank somewhere on the surface
before heading underground. There are gas stations down there, too, but they seem
to move around from night to night. Equus Oils, right off Interstate 65, is a
good place to start your trip. While you’re there, be sure to say
“hello” to Joseph, who works the night shift; he’ll be able to get
you pointed in the right direction, more or less.

Caves and Rivers

The mysterious Route Zero runs through a twisty maze of
caves and rivers beneath Kentucky, the famous Mammoth Cave System. Dedicated
video game historians may note that Mammoth Cave is also the site of seminal
1976 text adventure game, Colossal Cave Adventure — though we have to
say the caves you’ll pass through on the Zero are a bit friendlier and more
densely populated than in that earlier game.

Those who live and work along the Zero follow familiar
patterns. They go to work, maybe bottling whiskey at the Hard Times Distillery
or administering memory experiments at the Radvansky Center. After work you’ll
find many of them at The Rum Colony, a lakeside bar famous for exotic drinks.
Some go to church, perhaps at Saint Thomas, in whatever building it’s found a
home these days.

Art & Music

It’s said that the distinguished installation artist Lula
Chamberlain has made her home somewhere along the Zero. In fact, you can see a
rare retrospective of her work on display now, so we hope you’ll make time for
a visit! If you or your travel companions are art lovers, stop by any one of
the galleries or museums that dot the region. I’ve heard there’s an interesting
photo exhibit on the river. And of course there’s the colossal Museum of
Dwellings. I don’t think it’s quite ready for visitors yet, but it wouldn’t
hurt to stop by and peek in the windows, even at night.

There’s always music in the air, so keep your radio in good
working order. And don’t be shy with the dial — you’ll find some stations
require a little elbow grease to tune into. If your radio is broken, or you simply
prefer the intimacy of a live concert, you’re sure to stumble across a late
night show in some obscure tavern. It’s easier to find if you’re not looking
for it.

Weather

Of course, we hope your trip isn’t clouded by ugly weather,
but you’d better prepare for rain — both above and below ground. Some of these
caves are quite large, and waterways such as the Echo River and Lake Lethe help
to create subterranean microclimates. We recommend carrying an umbrella and an extra
layer of clothing, even in summer. The cave air is much cooler than the
surface; it’s a nice place to escape the heat, so long as you don’t get lost.
Or, if you want to get lost, that’s OK too.

See, a little preparation goes a long way. Have a good trip, and we’ll see you in a few weeks on January 28 when Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition is released for Xbox One.