{"id":114684,"date":"2020-06-26T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=138371"},"modified":"2020-06-26T23:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T23:00:00","slug":"this-week-on-xbox-june-26-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/06\/26\/this-week-on-xbox-june-26-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week on Xbox: June 26, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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

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Xbox Series X: Embrace the Full Power of the Console with Games Optimized for Xbox Series X
<\/a><\/strong>Here at Xbox, we\u2019re building the future of gaming by putting players first, ensuring that you are at the center and in control of your gaming experience. Whether you\u2019re exploring an expansive library of Xbox Game Pass titles\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

CrossfireX Open Beta Begins June 25, Play 3 Days Early Starting Today
<\/a><\/strong>Back at X019, we showed off the first gameplay<\/a> for CrossfireX<\/em><\/a>, coming exclusively to Xbox this year, and we\u2019re excited to share the first details on how you and your friends can jump into the fight early with our closed beta\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Inside Xbox Series X Optimized: Call of the Sea
<\/a><\/strong>When it launches this holiday, Xbox Series X will be the most powerful console the world has ever seen. One of the biggest benefits of all that power is giving developers the ability to make games that are Xbox Series X Optimized\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Path of Exile: Harvest Available Now on Xbox One
<\/a><\/strong>When you think of an action RPG, usually you think of dark gritty gameplay, demons, monsters, visceral skills and powerful items. With Path of Exile: Harvest<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, we\u2019ve brought a slightly unexpected twist to Path of Exile<\/em>\u2018s core\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Secrets to Success in the CrossfireX Open Beta
<\/a><\/strong>At E3 2019 we announced that Crossfire<\/em>, one of the most played FPS games in Asia for over a decade, would come exclusively to console for the first time in 2020 as CrossfireX<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, only on Xbox One. Since then fans have been\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Welcome to Paris: Night Call is Available Now with Xbox Game Pass
<\/a><\/strong>It\u2019s time to join us on a journey through the underbelly of modern-day Paris. For those of you new to Night Call<\/a><\/em><\/strong> here\u2019s the situation\u2026 You were working the night shift, as usual. A passenger has just left your taxi. That\u2019s when it\u2026 Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Evil Comes Full Circle in Dungeons 3 \u2013 Complete Collection on Xbox One
<\/a><\/strong>And so, we come to the end of our three-part series. Dungeons 3 \u2013 Complete Collection<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is out now on Xbox One, and last time we promised to run you through the final four DLCs<\/a> on offer in the ultimate edition of the\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Take Your Imagination Out of This World with Tracks \u2013 The Train Set Game: Sci-Fi Pack DLC
<\/a><\/strong>Welcome to the latest add on for Tracks \u2013 The Train Set Game<\/a><\/em><\/strong>,<\/em> available now on Xbox One, where your only limit is the stars. We have introduced a new level on the moon, featuring low gravity, over 30 new decorations\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Borderlands 3 DLC Bounty of Blood Available Now on Xbox One
<\/a><\/strong>Calling all Vault Hunters! A considerable bounty has been placed on the notorious Devil Riders gang, and now that Bounty of Blood<\/a><\/em> <\/strong>\u2014 the third campaign add-on for Borderlands 3<\/a><\/em><\/strong> \u2014 is available on Xbox One, it\u2019s time\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night\u2019s Newest Features: Boss Rush & Chroma Wheel
<\/a><\/strong>Hello, Bloodstained fans! Recently we shared with you our roadmap for 2020<\/a>. The first installment of that plan is here! Boss Revenge Mode and Chroma Wheel are the two latest features added to the game for free. What will each of\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chainsawesome Games Cranks up the Multiplayer Chaos in Knight Squad 2
<\/a><\/strong>Six years ago, in June 2014, we were proud to announce our humble little multiplayer game Knight Squad<\/a><\/em> for Xbox One. We had a rudimentary gameplay trailer<\/a> published on the official Xbox channel and it was a big deal for us\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom \u2013 Rehydrated\u2026 The Battle is Officially Back On
<\/a><\/strong>Are you ready, kids? Based on all the feedback we\u2019ve received since we announced Rehydrated,<\/a><\/strong> <\/em>we know you are! That\u2019s why the team at Purple Lamp Studios wanted to give you everything you know and love about\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Marvel\u2019s Avengers Coming to Xbox Series X
<\/a><\/strong>Ever since we got an up close and personal look at the game during E3 2019<\/a>, we\u2019ve been eagerly awaiting more news on Square Enix\u2019s upcoming super-powered slugfest Marvel\u2019s Avengers<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. After all, what\u2019s not to love\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Diplo Presents: Thomas Wesley Fortnite Album Launch Party Featuring Young Thug and Noah Cyrus
<\/a><\/strong>Xbox players: join us tonight in Fortnite<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u2019s Party Royale for a special performance! Diplo returns as part of his Party Royale DJ residency to the Main Stage with the Live Fortnite premiere of his latest album. An all-new\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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New Games with Gold for July 2020
<\/a><\/strong>Today, we\u2019re excited to reveal Games with Gold for July! On Xbox One, command your rally car to victory in extreme conditions in WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship<\/em><\/strong> and rule the court with high-flying dunks and\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

A New Battlemode Map Arrives with Doom Eternal\u2019s Update 2
<\/a><\/strong>Duke it out on fresh turf with the next major update to Doom Eternal<\/em>,<\/a><\/strong> available now! On top of a host of improvements, bug fixes and new content for doom eternal\u2019s in-game events, Update 2 brings a\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Free Play Days \u2013 Hitman 2 and Stardew Valley
<\/a><\/strong>Don\u2019t miss out on two great games this weekend with Free Play Days. Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play Hitman 2 <\/em>and Stardew Valley<\/em> from\u2026 Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

Dirt 5 Launches October 9 for Xbox One
<\/a><\/strong>Mark your calendars, race fans. The team here at Codemasters are delighted to announce that Dirt 5<\/a><\/em><\/strong> launches October 9 on Xbox One! Since the reveal of Dirt 5<\/em> during May\u2019s Inside Xbox show<\/a>, it\u2019s been amazing\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Regaining Control in the Foundation
<\/a><\/strong>The wait is over. The Foundation<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, our first expansion for Control<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, is out now on Xbox One. I\u2019m here today to tell you more about Jesse Faden\u2019s latest venture which takes place in the depths of The Oldest House\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Introducing the DLC Expansions in Dungeons 3 \u2013 Complete Collection on Xbox One
<\/a><\/strong>Hey there, evil minions \u2013 hope you\u2019ve been working hard on your plans for world domination since we were last here. If you read our blog last week then you\u2019ll know the basic premise of Dungeons 3<\/em>: build your dungeon\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Planet Coaster Comes to Xbox This Holiday Season
<\/a><\/strong>Hello, coaster fans! I\u2019m Gary Richards, game director at Frontier, and I\u2019m excited to announce Planet Coaster: Console Edition<\/strong> <\/em>for Xbox One. This holiday season, we\u2019re giving even more players the chance to experience\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Missions and Monsters, the New Expansion for Turn-Based Tactical RPG Fell Seal: Arbiter\u2019s Mark, is Available Now on Xbox One
<\/a><\/strong>Hello everyone! We\u2019re very excited to announce that our big expansion, Missions and Monsters,<\/a><\/strong><\/em> is now available on Xbox One! For those not familiar with the game, Fell Seal: Arbiter\u2019s Mark<\/a><\/strong><\/em> is a turn-based tactical RPG with a big\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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New State of Decay 2 Plunder Pack and Green Zone Update Now Available<\/strong>
<\/a>Last month, we celebrated the two year anniversary of State of Decay 2<\/a><\/strong><\/em> with new weapons, clothes, gameplay improvements, and more. We\u2019re happy to continue supporting our community of over eight million survivors\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Expanding Prison Management Gameplay with Prison Architect: Island Bound
<\/a><\/strong>Hello Architects! I want to give players a little insight into the next expansion to Prison Architect <\/em>on Xbox One \u2013 Island Bound<\/a><\/em>! Island Bound <\/em>evolves Prison Architect <\/em>gameplay by introducing helicopters, boats\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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ID@Xbox Launches Summer Spotlight Series
<\/a><\/strong>Independent developers have fundamentally changed gaming this generation, with teams from more than 50 countries around the globe shipping more than 1600 games so far on Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Eight New Skaters Added to Star-Studded Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1 and 2 Roster
<\/a><\/strong>You already know the legends of the Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1 and 2<\/strong><\/em><\/a> roster \u2013 from Elissa Steamer to the Birdman himself, these extreme athletes defined an era of skateboarding. With the upcoming launch of Tony Hawk\u2019s Pro Skater 1 and 2<\/em> on Xbox One\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC and Console: Observation, Night Call, Streets of Rogue, and More
<\/a><\/strong>My favorite part about Xbox Game Pass is discovering new games I might not have otherwise played, and often that\u2019s indie games. We love working with ID@Xbox to bring you some great games you might not have heard about\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bringing More Players Into Our Gaming Vision
<\/a><\/strong>For us at Xbox, the player is at the center of the gaming experience, always. It\u2019s our responsibility to make sure great games and related experiences go to meet players wherever they are. Our priority and focus is on\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It\u2019s About Time\u2026 Fur a New Crash Bandicoot Game
<\/a><\/strong>Get ready for a brand-new Crash Bandicoot platforming extravaganza! On October 2, developer Toys for Bob will deliver the next chapter in this iconic series to Xbox with Crash Bandicoot 4: It\u2019s About Time<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

World of Warships: Legends Invaded by Warhammer 40K
<\/a><\/strong>Grim darkness invades World of Warships: Legends<\/a><\/em><\/strong> on Xbox One! There\u2019s a lot of new events and exclusive content coming in the next update for players, including the Warhammer 40,000 collaboration, a new\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sea of Thieves Launches \u2018The Greatest Tales Never Told\u2019 Competition and New Online Store
<\/a><\/strong>As Sea of Thieves<\/em> storms into its third year on the seas with the wind fully in its sails, now feels like the perfect moment to celebrate the many tales of bravery, boldness and\u2026 bananas that have come about since its launch\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Next Week on Xbox: June 30 to July 3
<\/a><\/strong>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\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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