YesterdayFri, 19th Jan 2024

• 7

  News Two Of Last Year's Best Xbox Games Are Getting Collector's Editions In 2024

  We'll take both of these, thank you!

  We keep hearing how physical Xbox sales are becoming less and less of an importance these days, but fortunately we're still seeing some fantastic boxed editions for various games - including two of last year's very best Xbox titles. The first of these is Sea of Stars, which is not only getting a standard...

  • 16 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Indie Games
  • Physical
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X

• 16

  News Palworld's Crazy Demand Is Causing Issues With Creating Multiplayer Worlds

  If you're getting an error message, you're not alone!

  It's only been a few hours since Palworld launched on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass (along with Steam), and it's clear that it's going to be an absolutely massive hit, racking up hundreds of thousands of concurrent players already. Unfortunately, the servers are being absolutely rammed with...

  • 17 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Palworld
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • PC
  • Multiplayer

• 20

  News Xbox's New Indiana Jones Game Swaps Out Harrison Ford's Voice

  But it will retain his likeness

  While Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will feature the likeness of the legendary actor Harrison Ford, one thing missing will be his voice. Yes, in case you didn't hear it the first time around, it's now been confirmed voice acting veteran Troy Baker is lending his talent. MachineGames co-founder and lead game...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Indiana Jones
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S

• 9

  News 'Quake 6' Was Teased At Xbox Developer Direct, And We Didn't Even Spot It

  You cheeky fellows

  The dust is beginning to settle on Xbox Developer Direct 2024, but not before fans have managed to extract one final teaser from the showcase. During MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle segment, Bethesda seems to have teased a new Quake game. Yep, during a section of Indiana Jones developer chit-chat, a whiteboard is...

  • 13 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
  • Bethesda
  • Quake 6
  • Developer Direct

• 3

  News Palworld Dev Explains Why Dedicated Servers Aren't Yet Supported On Xbox

  It's just for 1-4 players for now

  Today's the day for Palworld on Xbox Game Pass, and based on the early Steam and Twitch stats we've been seeing, this could end up being one of the most popular launches of the entire year - it's been a massive hit so far! The good news is that you can play Palworld with your friends as well, as the game supports...

  • 20 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Palworld
  • Dedicated Servers
  • PC
  • Xbox Game Pass

• 9

  News Bethesda Reveals Full Patch Notes For Starfield's Next Update (1.9.47.0)

  Available now in Steam Beta form

  We're getting closer to another Starfield update! Bethesda will be rolling out Starfield Update 1.9.47.0 to all Xbox and PC players in around two weeks' time, and it's actually available right now via the Steam Beta program on PC. This is the update that Bethesda teased as the "biggest yet" on social media last...

  • 22 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Starfield
  • Bethesda
  • Update
  • Xbox Series X

• 4

  News Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Gorgeous Dynamic Background For Xbox Series X|S

  One of the best yet!

  Earlier this week we informed Xbox fans about five brand-new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S, and now CD Projekt Red has got in on the act with a stunning Cyberpunk 2077 effort. Released today, the team at CDPR now allows us all to "visit Night City" every time we turn our Xbox consoles on. Here's a look at the new...

  • 17 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • CD Projekt Red
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S

• 18

  News Phil Spencer Thanks Xbox Developer Direct Teams, Praises Show Format

  What did you think of the latest showcase?

  It's safe to say Xbox's latest Developer Direct showcase was a huge success, with the official reveal of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle as well as many other exciting upcoming projects. Microsoft's Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has always shown a lot of support for Xbox's studios as well, and sure enough...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Developer Direct
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass

• 29

  Reaction Xbox Developer Direct 2024 Proved That Microsoft's New Format Really Works

  Another home run

  Well, that's it folks, another Xbox Developer Direct is in the bag after the 2024 event came to a close yesterday evening. It was a fantastic showing all-in-all, with four Xbox studios and one surprise Square Enix appearance packing out a neat livestream that never outstayed its welcome. We didn't get an unexpected shadow release...

  • 18 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Features
  • Microsoft
  • Developer Direct

• 16

  News Todd Howard Admits He Was 'Nervous' Pitching His Indiana Jones Game To Lucasfilm

  It is Indiana Jones, after all

  Bethesda's Todd Howard is an industry legend, and although he recently launched a new (and massive) IP, even he's had moments where he's been a tad nervous. In case you missed it, during the latest Xbox Developer Direct broadcast, Howard reflected on when he originally pitched Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Indiana Jones
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass

• 24

  News Xbox Game Pass Likely Surpassed 33 Million Subs Last Year, Claims Analyst

  "We’re seeing slowing adoption of Xbox Game Pass"

  It's been a while since we've had any official numbers on Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Back in early 2022 Microsoft announced that the service had hit 25 million members, but aside from a quietly-retracted 30 million milestone in September last year, we've not r

  • 20 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Microsoft

• 9

  News 343 Industries Reveals Multiple New Features Coming To Halo Infinite In 2024

  Starting with the January Update!

  343 Industries has today pulled back the curtain on what to expect from Halo Infinite's next update that arrives on January 30th, as well as teasing a few features that will be arriving later in 2024. Let's get stuck in, shall we?! Halo Infinite "Content Update 29" drops on the 30th, introducing a new Arena map...

  • 11 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Halo Infinite
  • 343 Industries
  • Updates

• 15

  Gallery Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Looks Super-Slick In New HD Screenshots

  Big budget adventuring

  The biggest reveal of yesterday's Xbox Developer Direct came via MachineGames and its closer look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - with lots of fresh gameplay and a whole load of new details unleashed on this exciting FPS. You can check all of that out in the video up above, but shortly after the presentation the team...

  • 21 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Microsoft

• 6

  Guide When Will The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2024 Be Revealed?

  It's almost ready to land

  Anyone feel like we're just getting week after week of massive Xbox sales right now? Well, we're probably about to get another one in the near future in the form of the Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2024. There's no formal date for the Xbox Lunar New Year Sale just yet, but based on previous years, we're expecting it to land in...

  • 19 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Guides
  • Deals
  • Sales
  • Lunar New Year

• 5

  News 'Palworld' Brings Pokémon-Like Action To Xbox Game Pass Today (January 19)

  Pokémon with guns? OK, cool

  Xbox Game Pass grows once again today, this time with oversized creatures and massive machine guns. Yep, the one-and-only Palworld enters the Game Pass library today - if you fancy some Pokémon-like action this weekend! Here's how the game is shaping up as it joins Xbox Game Pass: Palworld (Console, PC, Cloud):...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Palworld
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X

• 11

  News Elder Scrolls Online Announces New Expansion, Out On Xbox This June

  A first-look at 'Gold Road' and ESO's 2024 roadmap

  The latest Developer Direct shed light on many of Xbox's upcoming projects, but in case you missed it, there was also a stream at the very end sharing the latest news about Elder Scrolls Online. The highlight was the reveal of Gold Road - a brand-new expansion featuring a new zone, storyline,

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Elder Scrolls Online
  • Updates

Thursday18th Jan 2024

• 16

  News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (January 16-23)

  Including the fantastic Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice!

  Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (January 16-23)? Well, Xbox has got a treat in store for us! In anticipation of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2's release later this year, the incredible Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has been reduced to just £2.49 / $2.99 over the next few...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Deals
  • Discounts
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X

• 12

  Guide New Xbox Games Release Dates In 2024

  2024's upcoming Xbox launch dates

  What new Xbox games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a list of 2024 Xbox release dates, including for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you've come to the right place. 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for the platform when it comes to new releases and Xbox Game Pass, with...

  • 2 days ago
  • Guides
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox One
  • Release Dates

• 54

  News 'Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Gameplay Has Landed, And It Looks Awesome

  Coming to Game Pass in 2024!

  We still can't quite believe our eyes, but yes, Bethesda is releasing an exclusive Indiana Jones title on Xbox Game Pass. The project, now named Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, was first teased back in 2021 - and a new gameplay deep dive has confirmed that the game launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Microsoft

• 19

  Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At The Xbox Developer Direct 2024

  All the big announcements

  Weren't able to catch January 2024's Xbox Developer Direct event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Developer Direct
  • Events
  • Roundup
  • Features

• 14

  Feature Hands On With Palworld: The New 'Pokémon-Like' For Xbox Game Pass

  "Mom, why does Pikachu have a gun?"

  The following is a slightly altered transcript of our Palworld preview on the Pure Xbox YouTube channel. You can watch the full video up above, complete with a bunch of gameplay footage that we captured during our early access hands-on! This new 'gotcha' game has drawn comparisons to the likes of Pokémon which...

  • 2 days ago
  • Previews
  • Xbox
  • Palworld
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Hands On

• 44

  Guide Xbox Developer Direct 2024: Event Date, Start Times & Where To Watch

  Everything you need to know

  It's almost time for Xbox's 2024 Developer Direct event, where various teams will provide closer looks at their upcoming projects. Last year's event was Microsoft's debut effort, and we're expecting big things from its second outing. Here's everything you need to know about the Xbox Developer Direct 2024 event. What...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Developer Direct
  • Guides
  • Microsoft
  • Developer Direct

• 42

  News Hellblade 2 Will Be A Digital-Only, Cheaper Release On Xbox And PC

  Ninja Theory confirms its plans

  Developer Ninja Theory has finally told us all about its plans for Hellblade 2 - including that much-welcome release date of May 21st. In the wake of today's Xbox Developer Direct showing, the team has also confirmed that the game will cost just $50 on Xbox Series X|S and PC - launchi

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Hellblade 2
  • Ninja Theory

• 4

  News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 18)

  Hey, look, more Game Pass games!

  Ahead of Xbox's big Developer Direct livestream later today, the team has prepared a couple more Xbox Game Pass drops for January 18. One of these is an EA Play addition — in the form of F1 23 — which will go live in a few hours. Here's a quick look at each of today's new Game Pass arrivals:

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S

• 22

  News Obsidian Returns With A Fresh Look At 'Avowed' Ahead Of 2024 Release

  It's shaping up really nicely!

  Today's Xbox Developer Direct kicked off with a fresh look at the upcoming Obsidian RPG Avowed, giving us some behind-the-scenes insights alongside brand-new gameplay footage ahead of the game's release later this year. Oh, and we got a release window as well! Avowed will officially arrive for Xbox Series X, Series S...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Avowed
  • Xbox Developer Direct
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S

• 26

  News Hellblade 2 Is Officially Coming To Xbox Series X|S In May 2024

  After almost five years of waiting, we have a date!

  After being revealed almost five years ago alongside the Xbox Series X, Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 is almost ready to go. Today's Xbox Developer Direct has delivered the game's official release date - Hellblade 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass on May 21st, 2024

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Hellblade 2
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass

• Chat

  Live Watch The 'Xbox Developer Direct 2024' Event Here

  Strap in for a HUGE event!

  Here we go! The Xbox Developer Direct event is returning for its 2024 edition today, giving us a look into the development progress of Indiana Jones, Avowed, Ara: History Untold and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. "Developer_Direct will share new, extended gameplay and developer insights for the upcoming Indiana Jones game,

  • 2 days ago
  • Live Chat
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Developer Direct
  • Event
  • Xbox One

• 4

  News Xbox Free Play Days: Try These Four Games For Free (January 18-21)

  Step into the squared circle

  Xbox is back with another enticing Free Play Days promotion this week, allowing you to play four games for free over the next few days including a couple of big-hitters in the form of EA Sports UFC 5 and AEW: Fight Forever. We reviewed the AEW game at Pure Xbox when it released, and found it to be a fun (albeit...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Free Play Days
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X

• 6

  News Open World MMO 'APB Reloaded' Shuts Down Without Warning On Xbox

  "Unfortunately, we are now unable to bring the game back online"

  The team behind open-world MMO APB Reloaded has this week announced the immediate closure of the title on Xbox. All console versions of the game are now in a "sunset phase", but the Xbox version has been shut down straight away due to "technical issues" specific to Microsoft's...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • APB Reloaded
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S

• 59

  Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox Developer Direct 2024?

  Give us your verdict

  The dust is now beginning to settle on January 2024's Xbox Developer Direct event! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, as well as check out our recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Developer Direct
  • Events
  • Polls
  • Features

• 33

  News Bethesda Explains Why Xbox's Indiana Jones Game Will Be 'Mostly' First-Person

  "Our game is about putting you in the shoes of an iconic hero"

  Have you recovered from the reveal of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle yet?! Today's Xbox Developer Direct finally pulled back the curtain on the new project from Bethesda and MachineGames, and it

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Bethesda
  • Indiana Jones
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S

• 30

  News Square Enix Makes Surprise Appearance At Xbox Developer Direct 2024

  Showing off the upcoming 'Visions of Mana'

  Of all the companies we thought might show up at the Xbox Developer Direct 2024, Square Enix wasn't one of them! Nevertheless, that's exactly what happened, and we got a closer look at the upcoming Visions of Mana in the process. In typical "Developer Direct" style, the team behind this new action RPG...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Developer Direct
  • Square Enix
  • Visions of Mana

• 10

  News Ara: History Untold Officially Arrives For PC Game Pass In Fall 2024

  Build a nation and lead your people throughout history

  The new historical grand strategy experience known as Ara: History Untold made another appearance at the Xbox Developer Direct 2024 event today, where it was revealed that it'll be coming to PC Game Pass in Fall 2024. As you'd expect, we were also treated to plenty of developer insights and new...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Developer Direct
  • Ara: History Untold
  • PC
  • Xbox Series X

• 10

  News Game Pass Indie Tunic Scores Physical 'Deluxe Edition' Xbox Release

  Includes the game, goodies & more

  If you enjoyed Tunic when it arrived on Xbox and Game Pass in 2022 and would like a copy to add to your physical library, you're in luck! Fangamer is now offering a physical "Deluxe Edition" which comes with not only a copy of the game, but also a bunch of other goodies including a controls and concepts booklet, an...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass

• 3

  News After Nearly 10 Years Of Support, Rock Band 4 DLC Is Coming To An End

  "I see the Rock Band DLC catalog as a huge achievement"

  Rock Band 4 ushered the famous music game franchise into the last generation way back in 2015 - and it still remains the latest core Rock Band release to this day. Now, after almost 10 years on the market, the development team has announced that its weekly DLC drops are coming to an end...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Rock Band 4
  • Harmonix
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X

Wednesday17th Jan 2024

• 20

  News Xbox Adds New 'Weekly Console Bonus' For Some Microsoft Rewards Users

  "Play 4 days this week and collect your bonus"

  Although Microsoft Rewards has suffered a few drawbacks across Xbox and beyond recently, we've definitely seen some improvements over the past week-or-so. The highlight of this seems to be a brand-new "Weekly Console Bonus" feature that has begun appearing for some Xbox users, and it includes a pretty...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft Rewards
  • Xbox Game Pass Quests

• 33

  Report Hellblade 2 Release Date Set For This May On Xbox Series X|S

  We should know for sure at Developer Direct

  There's a lot going on in the world of Xbox as we head towards this week's Developer Direct, and a new report has just outed one of the featured game's release dates. Yep, outlet exputer is claiming that Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 will launch on May 21st, 2024. Until tomorr

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Hellblade 2
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass

• 74

  News Microsoft CEO Says ActiBlizz Deal Helps Xbox Become 'A Good Publisher' On All Platforms

  "On Sony, Nintendo, PCs and Xbox"

  Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal finally came to its long-awaited conclusion back in October 2023, with the two companies successfully merging late last year. While the deal makes the Xbox platform a much-more inviting one for gamers, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been keen to point out that this benefits...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
  • Satya Nadella
  • Activision Blizzard

• 12

  News 11 Bit Studios Announces Xbox Game Pass Partnership, Starting With Frostpunk 2

  "Further Game Pass additions" are coming

  The team behind Frostpunk and This War of Mine has announced a deepening partnership with Microsoft, as it plans to bring a bunch of games to Xbox Game Pass in the future. Frostpunk 2 is now confirmed to launch on PC and Xbox Game Pass day one, with "further Game Pass

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Frostpunk 2
  • 11 Bit Studios
  • Xbox Game Pass

• 48

  News Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Reveals Concerns With Xbox Game Pass-Style Subscriptions

  "I want to make sure the other ecosystem doesn’t die..."

  When Baldur's Gate 3 arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S back in December, it was quickly revealed that it wouldn't be coming to Xbox Game Pass - and it now sounds like that'll always be the case in the future. On Twitter today, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke revealed some of his...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Baldur's Gate 3
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Game Pass

• 18

  News Indie Dev Says Optimising For Xbox Series S 'Benefits Consumers Immensely'

  "Multi-platform development doesn't have to be difficult"

  In the build-up to the Xbox release of Baldur's Gate 3, there was a fair bit of drama surrounding the Xbox Series S version of the game. In short, Larian Studios was having trouble getting the title to perform properly on the less-powerful Xbox, and it's led to questions being asked about...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series S
  • Microsoft
  • Slave Zero X
  • Baldur's Gate 3

• 25

  Poll Which Was Your Favourite Big Exclusive From Year-Two Of Xbox One?

  2014 was a fantastic year for Xbox!

  Somehow it's been a whole decade since we were all settling in with our Xbox One consoles! Yep, this time 10 years ago, we were becoming well-accustomed to Xbox One. The year after a big console launch is always a tough one, but we thought Microsoft handled year-two of the Xbox One's lifespan very well indeed. As...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Microsoft
  • Features
  • Polls

• 15

  News How To Activate The Baldur's Gate 3 Deleted Saves Fix On Xbox

  "All Xbox users please grab the latest 2311 build"

  It's taken a month to arrive, but we might finally have a permanent fix for the Baldur's Gate 3 deleted saves issue on Xbox! A firmware fix was rolled out to all Xbox users yesterday, but for now at least, it needs to be activated manually. To do this, you'll need to head over to the "Settings"...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Baldur's Gate 3
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X

• 3

  News Turtle Beach Promises 'New Level Of Racing Realism' With Latest Xbox Release

  Introducing the VelocityOne Race

  It feels like Turtle Beach can do no wrong at the moment when it comes to Xbox controllers, so let's hope that'll also be the case for the VelocityOne Race, which is coming to market for Xbox and PC on February 26th, 2024! The VelocityOne Race is described as featuring a "groundbreaking universal wheel & pedal...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Turtle Beach
  • Controllers
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X

• 11

  News Forza Motorsport Update 4 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  New track, cars and much more

  Following last week's preview of Forza Motorsport Update 4, Turn 10 Studios has now officially released this update for Xbox Series X|S and PC. As previously mentioned, this update adds the prestigious Daytona International Speedway, new career events, cars, and much more. Below are the full patch notes for Update 4.0,...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Forza Motorsport
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Game Pass

• 3

  News The Finals Update 1.5 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  Launching today!

  The Finals is only around a month old at this point, but the team at Embark Studios has continued to push out updates since launch. Last week the team re-worked the game's aim assist mechanics, and now they're back with a more substantial update - featuring a new game mode! The Finals update 1.5 ad

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • The Finals
  • Embark Studios

• 5

  News Sea Of Thieves Season 11 Adds New Underwater 'Diving' Mechanic For Fast Travel

  "Explore a redesigned Quest system"

  The team at Rare has delivered its deep dive into Sea Of Thieves Season 11, featuring a major change to how quests can be tackled going forward. Yep, the game's new 'Diving' mechanic allows players to effectively fast travel to quests rather than need to sail the high seas towards an objective. This is an...

  • 3 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Sea of Thieves
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S