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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

Forza Horizon 4 Sees Two Million Players in Its First Week<\/a><\/strong>
It has been one week since we launched Forza Horizon 4 and we are humbled by the overwhelmingly positive feedback we continue to receive from players around the world. We are proud to say that in this first week alone, there are currently two million players driving around Forza Horizon 4\u2019s Britain\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

October 2018 Xbox Update Rolling Out Today<\/a><\/strong>
If we could pull your attention away from exploring the beautiful scenery and becoming a Horizon Superstar in historic Britain with Forza Horizon 4, we have some new Xbox One features to share. The October 2018 Xbox Update adds new ways to express yourself with Avatars, interact with your console\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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The 10 Coolest New Features in Fallout 76<\/a><\/strong>
\u201cWar. War never changes.\u201d While that phrase has been part of Fallout\u2019s lore since the very beginning, the same can\u2019t be said about the Fallout series itself. Each game in the venerable post-apocalyptic RPG series has expanded and improved upon features in the entry before it, to the point that the changing locales\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Darwin Project Has Reached 2 Million Inmates on Xbox One \u2013 Here\u2019s What\u2019s in Store<\/a><\/strong>
Hey Xbox players! Ever since we launched Darwin Project on Xbox One via Xbox Game Preview, your support has been incredible. So much of your feedback has helped shape Darwin Project into what it is today, from Duo Mode to customization to new Tools, Powers, and Tiles\u2015and this is just the beginning\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Available Now: Victrix Pro AF Wired Gaming Headset for Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
When it comes to Xbox accessories, we believe in providing choice for gamers. Our Designed for Xbox program enables collaborations with top-tier hardware partners to deliver not only choice but also the best possible gaming experiences. The newest device from one of our top partners is the Victrix Pro AF\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 16 \u2013 19<\/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 each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Has Arrived on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
It\u2019s finally here! Ever since Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was announced earlier this year, we\u2019ve been counting down the months, weeks, hours, minutes, and yes\u2026 even the seconds until this moment. But that wait is over, and players around the world are immersing themselves into the game-changing world of Black Ops 4\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

How My Memory of Us Meets its Players<\/strong><\/a>
The greatest joy that a game developer can have is to watch players who are playing your game at the moment and to talk to them. During the pre-release presentations and travels of My Memory of Us to fairs and gaming events, we had an incredible pleasure to see various players and a wide array of their reactions to the game\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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For Honor Graphical Remaster Launching with Marching Fire on October 16<\/a><\/strong>
For Honor Marching Fire is coming to Xbox One, bringing the four new heroes of the Wu Lin faction into the fray, the new PvE Arcade mode to test your mettle, and the new 4v4 Breach mode to challenge your team strategy as you siege or defend a castle. The October 16 launch also coincides with a massive free update\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Miss the Fourth Annual Game4Paul Fundraiser on Oct. 11, Live on Mixer<\/a><\/strong>
On Thursday, Xbox will partner with Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW) to host the fourth annual Game4Paul charity fundraiser, a livestream full of games, exclusive sweepstakes and more that will support ROWW\u2019s mission to provide natural disaster relief across the globe. The livestream will also honor\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Announcing the Minecraft Creators Bundle<\/a><\/strong>
Create your ultimate Minecraft adventure and be a part of the global phenomenon with the Xbox One S Minecraft Creators Bundle, available soon at select retailers globally for $299 USD \/ \u00a3249 GBP. The Xbox One S Minecraft Creators Bundle includes: Xbox One S with 1TB hard drive, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Hellblade: Senua\u2019s Sacrifice Coming to Retail Stores on December 4<\/a><\/strong>
Just in time for the holidays, we\u2019re excited to announce Ninja Theory\u2019s critically-acclaimed Hellblade: Senua\u2019s Sacrifice is hitting shelves in retail stores on Dec. 4. Since first launched, the game has taken over a million fans worldwide on a journey with Senua, a Celtic warrior who embarks on a haunting vision quest\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Grand Theft Auto Online: GTA$ Gifts, Red Dead Redemption 2 Pre-Order Bonus, and More<\/a><\/strong>
Los Santos is awash with money making opportunities this week. Play GTA Online any time through October 15 to earn GTA$300,000 bonus cash and instantly unlock the Green Wireframe Bodysuit. All GTA$ gifts will be deposited into your Maze Bank account by October 22. Plus, the Stone Hatchet and Double-Action Revolver\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Pinball FX3 Welcomes Williams Pinball: Volume 1 and a New Free Table<\/a><\/strong>
We at Zen Studios are excited to welcome tables from the iconic Williams and Bally collection to our Pinball FX3 library, live now! The release of Williams\u00a0Pinball Volume 1 is significant, as this new three-pack represents Zen\u2019s first true digital simulations of real pinball machines \u2013 specifically, Medieval Madness, Junk Yard, and The Getaway: High Speed\u00a0II\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Making Choices Matter in The Shapeshifting Detective, Coming Soon to Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
Hello Xbox fans!\u00a0We\u2019re D\u2019Avekki Studios, a game studio run by myself, Lynda Cowles, and my husband Tim Cowles. We made our Xbox One debut earlier this year with\u00a0The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker\u00a0and now we\u2019re excited to be back with\u00a0The Shapeshifting Detective, a new supernatural FMV murder mystery\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Warface Now Available for Free on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
Great news! Warface is available for free on Xbox One! Gather your friends and set off together on exciting raids and PvE missions. Take the pedestal of honor in ranked matches and fight together in fast-paced PvP modes! Exclusively on Xbox The Cyber Horde raid \u2013\u00a0In a Blackwood laboratory, where experiments\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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