{"id":101684,"date":"2019-10-11T21:30:43","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T21:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=126756"},"modified":"2019-10-11T21:30:43","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T21:30:43","slug":"this-week-on-xbox-october-11-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/10\/11\/this-week-on-xbox-october-11-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week on Xbox: October 11, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/ThisWeekOnXbox2019_HERO-hero.jpg?fit=940%2C528\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/div>\n<p><em>We know you\u2019re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we\u2019re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you\u2019ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We\u2019ve pared down the past week\u2019s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you\u2019d 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\u2019s happening This Week on Xbox!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/07\/surviving-the-aftermath-coming-to-xbox-game-preview\/\">Surviving the Aftermath is Coming to Xbox Game Preview Plus New Surviving Mars Update<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Hello, Survivors! I\u2019m thrilled to reveal the next game in our Surviving brand, Surviving the Aftermath! Launching on Xbox One late 2020, players who want to get in on the ground floor of the game\u2019s development will be able to purchase the game on Xbox Game Preview\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/07\/surviving-the-aftermath-coming-to-xbox-game-preview\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/08\/app-and-game-limits-on-xbox\/\">Introducing App and Game Limits for Family Settings<\/a><\/strong><br \/>The new school year is well under way, and as families continue to balance homework and after school activities with screen time, Xbox is here to help. We\u2019re continuously studying ways to improve children\u2019s safety online and to give you, their parents or guardians\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/08\/app-and-game-limits-on-xbox\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-126377\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Hero-Image_family-settings_Full-Size.jpg?w=569\" alt width=\"569\" height=\"320\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126377\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Hero-Image_family-settings_Full-Size.jpg?w=569&amp;resize=569%2C320\" alt width=\"569\" height=\"320\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/08\/october-2019-xbox-update-rolling-out-today\/\">October 2019 Xbox Update Delivers New Family Settings Features, Wish List Notifications, and More<\/a><\/strong><br \/>October is here and we know many gamers are already spending quality time with their favorite horror games (we won\u2019t judge if you turn the brightness up). But never fear, we\u2019re here to share lots of new features and improvements with the October 2019 Xbox One Update\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/08\/october-2019-xbox-update-rolling-out-today\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/08\/top-5-ways-to-stay-alive-in-worse-than-death\/\">Top 5 Ways to Stay Alive in Worse Than Death<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Hey there, Xbox fans! We are a mom-and-pop indie studio from Toronto, Canada, and we\u2019ve been making spooky, story-rich and thoughtful games for a decade now. Our newest title, Worse Than Death, launches today and is our first foray into the Xbox family. Worse Than Death\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/08\/top-5-ways-to-stay-alive-in-worse-than-death\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-126421\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/DrinkingContest.jpg?w=592\" alt=\"Afterparty\" width=\"592\" height=\"320\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126421\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/DrinkingContest.jpg?w=592&amp;resize=592%2C320\" alt=\"Afterparty\" width=\"592\" height=\"320\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/08\/afterparty-one-more-time-october-29-xbox-game-pass\/\">We Visit Afterparty\u2019s Hell One More Time Before Its October 29 Release with Xbox Game Pass<\/a><\/strong><br \/>We don\u2019t want to surprise anyone, but the Hell of Afterparty can be a little messed up. At a recent preview event in San Francisco, developer Night School Studio gave us the opportunity to sit down with the game largely as players will get to experience it in just a few short weeks\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/08\/afterparty-one-more-time-october-29-xbox-game-pass\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/play-moons-of-madness-lights-on\/\">Play Moons of Madness with the Lights On<\/a><\/strong><br \/>There is nothing quite like closing the curtains, turning off the lights and powering up your Xbox with a brand-new horror game installed. Usually the ominous music, the screeches, or worse; whistling, that accompanies the dark and gloomy intro screen are enough to make\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/play-moons-of-madness-lights-on\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-126474\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/TWPC_Coming_Soon_10.10_940x528.jpg?w=569\" alt=\"Xbox Game Pass\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126474\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/TWPC_Coming_Soon_10.10_940x528.jpg?w=569&amp;resize=569%2C320\" alt=\"Xbox Game Pass\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/xbox-game-pass-for-pc-october-2019\/\">The Outer Worlds, Stellaris, and More Coming&nbsp;Soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\u201cAre you feeling anything that could be construed as explosive cell death? No? Wonderful! Let\u2019s get started.\u201d \u2013 &nbsp;Dr. Phineas Wells from The Outer Worlds We think this quote from The Outer Worlds is applicable in most situations. No explosive cell death? Awesome! Speaking\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/xbox-game-pass-for-pc-october-2019\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/indivisible-available-today-xbox-one\/\">The Challenging Hand-Drawn Adventure of Indivisible is Available Today on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Indivisible&nbsp;is the latest game from Lab Zero Games, best known as the studio that created Skullgirls. Their latest production is an RPG\/platformer featuring Lab Zero\u2019s signature hand-drawn and hand-animated art style that gives the game a unique look and feel\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/indivisible-available-today-xbox-one\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-126496\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/sot_wire_pets_940x528.png?w=570\" alt width=\"570\" height=\"320\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126496\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/sot_wire_pets_940x528.png?w=570&amp;resize=570%2C320\" alt width=\"570\" height=\"320\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/pets-lift-pirates-spirits-ahead-of-octobers-spooky-sea-of-thieves-update\/\">Pets Lift Pirates\u2019 Spirits Ahead of October\u2019s Spooky Sea of Thieves Update<\/a><\/strong><br \/>October has just arrived, and inevitably brings with it Halloween and the anticipation of gaming events given a certain graveyard twist. Sea of Thieves is set to continue this tradition with its next Monthly Content Update \u2013 Fort of the Damned, a challenging event arriving\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/pets-lift-pirates-spirits-ahead-of-octobers-spooky-sea-of-thieves-update\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/world-of-warships-legends-gears-up-for-halloween\/\">World of Warships: Legends Gears up for Halloween<\/a><\/strong><br \/>World of Warships: Legends celebrates Halloween early with a new Campaign! Players can get started on the way to earning a free Halloween-themed premium ship and tons of rewards throughout October! The Wicked Waves Campaign features the Jackal, a steampunk war machine\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/world-of-warships-legends-gears-up-for-halloween\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-126454\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Ark5.jpg?w=569\" alt=\"ATLAS\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126454\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Ark5.jpg?w=569&amp;resize=569%2C320\" alt=\"ATLAS\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/the-future-of-atlas-xbox-game-preview-xbox-one\/\">The Future of Atlas on Xbox Game Preview, Available Today on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong><br \/>When I talk to players about Atlas, there\u2019s one phrase I often hear: \u201cAtlas could be my perfect game.\u201d As a developer, it\u2019s very exciting to hear so many people express that opinion. You can\u2019t help but think \u201cWow, people really love what our game has to offer.\u201d But when you work\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/09\/the-future-of-atlas-xbox-game-preview-xbox-one\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/conquer-red-planet-new-warface-update-xbox-one\/\">Conquer the Red Planet in New Warface Update on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong><br \/>looked to the stars for a new start, free from conflict and war. But there is no running from war. Blackwood Games and My.Games are proud to introduce the Mars update, a new chapter in the Warface saga on Xbox One which takes the action from Earth\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/conquer-red-planet-new-warface-update-xbox-one\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-126567\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/MK11_FreeTrial_GoldArt_JPG.jpg?w=569\" alt=\"Mortal Kombat 11\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126567\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/MK11_FreeTrial_GoldArt_JPG.jpg?w=569&amp;resize=569%2C320\" alt=\"Mortal Kombat 11\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/mortal-kombat-11-free-trial-weekend\/\">Mortal Kombat 11 Free Trial Weekend Coming to Xbox One October 11 to 14<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Fellow fighters! We\u2019re excited to report that the Mortal Kombat 11 Free Trial Weekend on Xbox One is coming up starting October 11 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and running through to October 14 at 12:59 p.m. PDT. With new DLC fighters and various content updates available\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/mortal-kombat-11-free-trial-weekend\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/free-play-days-warhammer-chaosbane\/\">Free Play Days \u2013 Warhammer: Chaosbane<\/a><\/strong><br \/>We are glad to announce that Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play Warhammer: Chaosbane&nbsp;for free on Xbox One during this weekend\u2019s Free Play Days! The Free Play Days event begins Thursday, October 10 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and runs through\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/free-play-days-warhammer-chaosbane\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-126596\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/InsideXEnhanced_xbox_GRBreakHERO.jpg?w=570\" alt=\"Inside Xbox One X Enhanced: Ghost Recon Breakpoint\" width=\"570\" height=\"320\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126596\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/InsideXEnhanced_xbox_GRBreakHERO.jpg?w=570&amp;resize=570%2C320\" alt=\"Inside Xbox One X Enhanced: Ghost Recon Breakpoint\" width=\"570\" height=\"320\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/inside-xbox-one-x-enhanced-ghost-recon-breakpoint\/\">Inside Xbox One X Enhanced: Ghost Recon Breakpoint<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Ghost Recon Breakpoint\u2019s open world of Auroa is huge, diverse, and bursting with rich natural detail. Whether they opt to see Auroa in 4K or 1080p, higher resolution or increased graphical fidelity, Xbox One X ensures that console players get the best experience possible\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/inside-xbox-one-x-enhanced-ghost-recon-breakpoint\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/vigor-free-to-play\/\">Details on Vigor 1.1 Update: Bridges<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Hei, Outlanders. Post-war Norway was quite a ride over the last months. As Vigor went free-to-play during the gamescom announcement, new Outlanders started to flow in. We are humbled by the number of players who decided to give Vigor a try. There were already\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/10\/vigor-free-to-play\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-126640\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Frostpunk-key-art-1920x1080.jpg?w=569\" alt=\"Frostpunk\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126640\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Frostpunk-key-art.jpg?w=569&amp;resize=569%2C320\" alt=\"Frostpunk\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/frostpunk-society-system-available-today\/\">The Meaningful Design of Frostpunk\u2019s Society System<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Society is everything in Frosptunk, the Victorian-era city-builder and a society simulator from 11 bit studios that is making its way to Xbox One today, October 11. As you reign in the last city on a severely frozen Earth, your success heavily depends on how you steer society\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/frostpunk-society-system-available-today\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/co-op-trine-4-available-now-xbox-one\/\">The Gorgeous Co-Op World of Trine 4, Out Now on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong><br \/>If you\u2019ve been looking for an amazing puzzle-platforming experience to play solo or co-op with friends, then you\u2019re in luck! We\u2019ve just released Trine 4 and Trine: Ultimate Collection to give you the chance to experience the lush environments and physics-based puzzles of the iconic\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/co-op-trine-4-available-now-xbox-one\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-medium wp-image-126657\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/obradinn_2.jpg?w=569\" alt=\"Next Week on Xbox\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-126657\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/obradinn_2.jpg?w=569&amp;resize=569%2C320\" alt=\"Next Week on Xbox\" width=\"569\" height=\"320\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-october-15-to-18\/\">Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 15 to 18<\/a><\/strong><br \/>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\u2019s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-october-15-to-18\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/the-bradwell-conspiracy-available-today-xbox-one\/\">Narrative Adventure Game The Bradwell Conspiracy is Available Today on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Hi Xbox Fans, The Bradwell Conspiracy is a narrative adventure game about photography, 3D printing and some worrying corporate underhandedness. We\u2019re launching on Xbox One today and we wanted to share with you some behind-the-scenes insights that\u2019ll make your experience\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/11\/the-bradwell-conspiracy-available-today-xbox-one\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know you\u2019re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we\u2019re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you\u2019ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We\u2019ve pared down the past week\u2019s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! 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