{"id":109234,"date":"2020-02-14T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=132168"},"modified":"2020-02-14T23:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T23:00:00","slug":"this-week-on-xbox-february-14-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/02\/14\/this-week-on-xbox-february-14-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week on Xbox: February 14, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/01\/TWOX_2020.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-no-sidebar\">\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<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/creature-cores-customizable-combat-in-darksiders-genesis\/\">Creature Cores: Customizable Combat in Darksiders Genesis, Available Today on Xbox One<br \/><\/a><\/strong>When we set out to make&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fdarksiders-genesis%2Fbrz9553vppbd\">Darksiders Genesis<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, our objective was to create something completely fresh \u2013 a whole new approach to the beloved Darksiders action adventure franchise. Partnering with Airship Syndicate to make the game ensured that right out of the gate with a top-down design\u2026<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/creature-cores-customizable-combat-in-darksiders-genesis\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/season-two-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-xbox-one\/\">The War Rages on in Season Two of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on Xbox One<br \/><\/a><\/strong>The return of an iconic map and a mysterious Operator lead the way for Season Two in this explosive new chapter for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/call-of-duty-modern-warfare\"><strong><em>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;on Xbox One<\/a>. A stream of free content starts today with the reappearance of Ghost, the return of the Rust Multiplayer map, and a refreshed\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/season-two-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-xbox-one\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/SOD2-JuggEd_Social_1920x1080_JPG.jpg?w=940\" alt=\"State of Decay 2 - Juggernaut Edition Hero Image\" class=\"wp-image-132150\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/state-of-decay-2-juggernaut-edition-announced\/\">State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition Announced<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Today, we are thrilled to announce&nbsp;<a><strong><em>State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, an expanded and improved version that takes everything you love about&nbsp;<em>State of Decay 2<\/em>&nbsp;and adds tons of new content and improvements for veteran and new players alike. Best of all, this is a free, automatic upgrade\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/state-of-decay-2-juggernaut-edition-announced\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/the-top-5-online-gaming-safety-tips-from-xbox-ambassadors\/\">The Top 5 Online Gaming Safety Tips From Xbox Ambassadors<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Gaming can take you on epic adventures, forge life-long friendships, and offer opportunities for creativity and fun each time you play. However, it\u2019s important to be aware of the safety tools and settings available when gaming online. At Xbox, we believe that gaming should be inclusive\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/the-top-5-online-gaming-safety-tips-from-xbox-ambassadors\/\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/OutsidersHero1.jpg?w=940\" alt=\"Outriders Hero image\" class=\"wp-image-132093\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/13\/the-next-step-in-the-evolution-of-co-op-shooters-hands-on-with-outriders\/\">The Next Step in the Evolution of Co-op Shooters: Hands-on with Outriders<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Polish developer People Can Fly has had quite the nearly 20-year run. Kicking off with cult classic&nbsp;<em>Painkiller<\/em>, they made a name for themselves by combining over-the-top shooter action with dark humor and tight gunplay mechanics in games like&nbsp;<em>Bulletstorm<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Gears of War: Judgment<\/em>\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/13\/the-next-step-in-the-evolution-of-co-op-shooters-hands-on-with-outriders\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/13\/borderlands-3-brings-broken-hearts-day-event-and-rewards-to-xbox-one\/\">Borderlands 3 Brings Broken Hearts Day Event and Rewards to Xbox One<br \/><\/a><\/strong>February is typically a romantic time of year\u2014but all that lovey-dovey stuff is hard to come by in the mayhem-filled world of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/borderlands-3\"><strong><em>Borderlands 3<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Express your Vault Hunter\u2019s true feelings by wreaking havoc this week in celebration of Broken Hearts Day,&nbsp;<em>Borderlands 3<\/em>\u2018s free seasonal event starting\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/13\/borderlands-3-brings-broken-hearts-day-event-and-rewards-to-xbox-one\/\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/XBL_Free-Play-Days_021320_1920x1080_3-shot_JPG.jpg?w=940\" alt=\"Xbox Live Gold Free Play Days\" class=\"wp-image-132072\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/13\/free-play-days-nba-2k20-super-monkey-ball-sonic-mania\/\">Free Play Days \u2013 NBA 2K20, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, and Sonic Mania<br \/><\/a><\/strong>We\u2019re back with more great games for you to play this weekend with Free Play Days! Experience all the next level features and exclusive All-Star 2020 content that&nbsp;<em>NBA 2K20<\/em>&nbsp;has to offer. Or are you down for updated takes on classic titles? Then challenge your reflexes with<em>\u2026<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/13\/free-play-days-nba-2k20-super-monkey-ball-sonic-mania\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/12\/all-heck-broken-loose-trove-xbox\/\">All Heck Has Broken Loose in Trove on Xbox One<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Dragonfire Peaks, a toasty-warm beautiful world ruled by all kinds of Trovian Dragons, has suddenly been overrun by an army of amorous visitors from the faraway lands of Defiance. Heckbugs! Heckbugs everywhere! What\u2019s a Trovian to do when faced with such plight but to help these\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/12\/all-heck-broken-loose-trove-xbox\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/2019_XGS_JPG_FINAL.jpg?w=940\" alt=\"Xbox Game Studios\" class=\"wp-image-132039\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/12\/microsoft-and-unity-partner-game-development-camp\/\">Microsoft\u2019s Xbox Game Studios and Unity Technologies Partner with Louisiana State to Host Game Development Camp in New Orleans<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Today at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opportunitylouisiana.com\/events\/2019-louisiana-entertainment-summit\">Louisiana Entertainment Summit<\/a>, Microsoft\u2019s Xbox Game Studios, in partnership with Unity Technologies and economic development organizations Greater New Orleans, Inc., Louisiana Economic Development and New Orleans Business Alliance announced it\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/12\/microsoft-and-unity-partner-game-development-camp\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/12\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-bleeding-edge-closed-beta-weekend\/\">Everything You Need to Know About the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta Weekend<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Make this Valentine\u2019s Day special\u2026 by teaming up and causing chaos over the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/bleeding-edge\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Bleeding Edge<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;closed beta weekend! <em>Bleeding Edge<\/em>&nbsp;is the upcoming 4v4 team brawler from Ninja Theory, and our first closed beta kicks off soon on Friday, February 14. The closed beta starts on<strong>\u2026<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/12\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-bleeding-edge-closed-beta-weekend\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/Forza_Street_HeroArt_1920x1080.jpg?w=940\" alt class=\"wp-image-131919\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/pre-register-for-forza-street-on-android-today\/\">Pre-Register for Forza Street on Android Today!<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Today, we are excited to announce pre-registration is now available for&nbsp;<em>Forza Street<\/em>, the Forza experience designed to be played anytime, anywhere, and excite anyone who loves cars! We\u2019ve had a great response to the game on&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/04\/15\/turn-10-studios-announces-forza-street-for-pc-and-mobile-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\">Windows 10 PC<\/a>, and are excited to finally be bringing it to players\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/pre-register-for-forza-street-on-android-today\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/12\/defiance-2050-end-the-mutiny-xbox\/\">Defiance 2050: Put an End to the Mutiny<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Lock and load, Arkhunters! The Unseen Eye are making their move. Dark Matter, the military might of the Votanis Collective, have scattered to the wind with the death of Nim and the Mutineers have risen to try to fill that void. For four weeks, the Midsummer Mutiny event will be active\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/12\/defiance-2050-end-the-mutiny-xbox\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/DeadCells_BS_KeyArt_4K.jpg?w=940\" alt=\"Dead Cells: The Bad Seed\" class=\"wp-image-131956\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/dead-cells-bad-seed-available-now-xbox\/\">Dead Cells: The Bad Seed Available Now on Xbox One<br \/><\/a><\/strong>I\u2019m really proud and humbled to be presenting our first DLC for&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fdead-cells%2Fbqscns1t8phq%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab\">Dead Cells<\/a><\/strong><\/em>,&nbsp;<strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fdead-cells-the-bad-seed%2F9n08w7r0kpxh%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab\">The Bad Seed<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. It\u2019s two new early game levels and a new boss for you to play through. Anyway, I thought this would be a good chance to stop by and let you know what we\u2019ve been up to over the last year and a bit\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/dead-cells-bad-seed-available-now-xbox\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/awakening-the-sah-chakram-kunoichi-comes-to-black-desert-on-xbox-one\/\">Awakening the Sah Chakram \u2013 Kunoichi Comes to Black Desert on Xbox One<br \/><\/a><\/strong>The story began long ago in the Ryuta river valleys. There, in the barren, drought-stricken lands lived the Okei tribe. Ichi and her tribe lived a modest life \u2013 surviving, but never thriving, and always praying for rain. The chieftain of the Okei tribe was wise, rational, confident, and everything\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/awakening-the-sah-chakram-kunoichi-comes-to-black-desert-on-xbox-one\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/WoNY_Hero.jpg?w=940\" alt class=\"wp-image-131997\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/the-big-apple-bites-back-hands-on-with-the-division-2-warlords-of-new-york\/\">The Big Apple Bites Back: Hands-on with The Division 2 Warlords of New York<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Launching a new gaming IP can be challenging, but the folks at Massive Entertainment knocked it out of the park with&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Ftom-clancys-the-division%2Fbrgpd72khm3q%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab\"><strong><em>Tom Clancy\u2019s The Division<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which got a sequel in last year\u2019s aptly named&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Ftom-clancys-the-division-2%2Fbvq3v30zxvt5%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab\"><em><strong>Tom Clancy\u2019s The Division 2<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. Both games were lauded for dropping players into authentic version\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/11\/the-big-apple-bites-back-hands-on-with-the-division-2-warlords-of-new-york\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/warriors-orochi-4-ultimate-available-now-xbox\/\">Bring Odin\u2019s Army to its Knees in Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate on Xbox One<br \/><\/a><\/strong><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fwarriors-orochi-4-ultimate-with-bonus%2F9n4blhs8sj55\">Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate<\/a><\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;launches today! For those unaware,&nbsp;<em>Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate<\/em>&nbsp;was our company\u2019s first Xbox One title, and now over five years later, we\u2019re back with another exciting Musou adventure. This game marks the next evolution of our 1 vs. 1,000 action series, setting up one\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/warriors-orochi-4-ultimate-available-now-xbox\/\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/NWOX_HERO.jpg?w=940\" alt=\"Next Week on Xbox - Hero Image\" class=\"wp-image-132130\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-february-18-to-21\/\">Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 18 to 21<br \/><\/a><\/strong>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 and click on\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/02\/14\/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-february-18-to-21\/\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .main-content --> <\/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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