TrueAchievements news archive for July 2021

Guide
Xbox smart assistant setup guide — Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles are smart devices, and as such, can be used alongside Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, offering you voice control for your Xbox, and soon, games.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Guide
What is Xbox FPS Boost?
A few months after the Xbox Series X|S was released, Microsoft announced a new feature called FPS Boost that drastically improves frame rates in older games. Here is everything you need to know about Xbox FPS Boost.

Posted 2 years ago
Best of
The best action-adventure games on Xbox
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One offer a wealth of action-adventure games, taking us to mystical realms, the far reaches of space, and everywhere in between. Here are some of the best Xbox action-adventure games.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Article
Interview: Atrio The Dark Wild devs considered "super ridiculously hard achievements"
Atrio: The Dark Wild caught first our interest in our Xbox Indie Showcase recap with its striking visuals, and then our attention with its intriguing blend of the survival genre and automation elements.

Posted 2 years ago 32
Series X
Xbox Game Pass Non-Player Character (NPC) Award gives our sidekicks some love [updated]
The Xbox Game Pass Non-Player Character (NPC) Awards are a collaboration between Xbox and 20th Century Studios’ upcoming movie, Free Guy, to celebrate some of gaming’s unsung NPCs.

Posted 2 years ago 76
Series X
World War Z: Aftermath adds new class, elite enemy, first-person mode, and more [updated]
Saber Interactive has dropped a new trailer for World War Z: Aftermath, showing off gameplay, three new story missions, the new first-person camera, a new elite enemy type, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 35
Guide
FIFA 21: Gameplay Customisation explained
For a long time, FIFA has included Gameplay Customisation sliders that let you adjust how the game plays on the pitch in single-player modes. This guide is a handy little tool to help you work out those sliders.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Interview
Xbox Indie Spotlight: Tails of Iron
Tails of Iron looks absolutely gorgeous, but don't let that distract you from what promises to be "punishingly brutal" combat as you fight to rescue the Kingdom from Greenwart and the Frog Clan.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Community news
Xbox walkthroughs published — July 1st to 31st
15 new Xbox walkthroughs have been published in the last month by the TrueAchievements community.

Posted 2 years ago 23
GWG
Poll: Are you happy with August's Games with Gold lineup?
Now that August's Games with Gold have been revealed, let us know what you think of them by voting in this week's TrueAchievements poll!

Posted 2 years ago 105
List
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris expansion adds nine achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. There are nine achievements worth a total of 260 Gamerscore, one of which is secret.

Posted 2 years ago 42
Series X
Two Point Hospital gets free Sonic the Hedgehog crossover
Two Point Hospital has a free Sonic the Hedgehog crossover going on right now, with free outfits and decorations for your staff and hospital.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Series X
Marvel's Avengers gets War for Wakanda expansion on August 17th
The War for Wakanda expansion has been confirmed as arriving for Marvel's Avengers on August 17th, bringing Black Panther as a new hero, new villains, a new biome, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 21
Game Pass
The Artful Escape launches into Xbox Game Pass on September 9th
Psychedelic action-adventure game The Artful Escape now has a release date, and will be launching into Xbox Game Pass on September 9th.

Posted 2 years ago 11
Update
Forza Motorsport 7 to be delisted in September
Forza Motorsport 7 will reach End of Life status and be delisted from the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass on September 15th, along with all of the game's DLC.

Posted 2 years ago 146
Content roundup
Xbox Sales: TA Team Picks (July 29th)
Another week, another bunch of brilliant bargains hand-picked by the TA news crew. What manner of great stuff will the team recommend this week? Read on and find out...

Posted 2 years ago 22
Video
New FIFA 22 trailer drops, shows more Hypermotion
A new FIFA 22 trailer has dropped that highlights all of the key features and buzz words while giving us some tiny glimpses of gameplay.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Xbox One
Apex Legends character trailer shows off new Legend Seer's abilities
A character trailer for Seer has just dropped, showing off the new Legend in action and detailing his abilities. Seer arrives with Apex Legends: Emergence on August 3rd.

Posted 2 years ago 3
Series X
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Sigrblot Festival kicks off today, handing out 50 free Opals
The Sigrblot Festival is live now in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, adding new activities, quests, and rewards, including a one-handed sword — plus, you can grab 50 free Opals.

Posted 2 years ago 10
Series X
Rocket League's Samsung Odyssey League 2021 registrations close tomorrow
Samsung’s Odyssey League 2021 for Rocket League has now begun with regional qualifier matches, but it’s not too late for European players to join and compete for their share of a €25,000 prize pool.

Posted 2 years ago 2
Series X
Untitled Darkness explores the effects of depression when it releases August
8 Bit Pxl Games brings us Untitled Darkness on August 10th — a short story about the debilitating effects of living with depression.

Posted 2 years ago 14
List
The Ascent achievement list arrives at last
We have just picked up new achievements for The Ascent. There are 46 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 15 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 47
Game review
The Ascent review
Cyberpunk RPG/shooter The Ascent jacks into the Xbox Game Pass library today and while it's certainly very pretty, the experience is almost flatlined by a constant barrage of bugs, glitches, and crashes.

Posted 2 years ago 89
List
Blaster Master Zero 3 achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Blaster Master Zero 3. There are 19 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 17 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Game Pass
Omno, The Ascent, and more join Xbox Game Pass today
If you've been wondering what to play next, good news: the Xbox Game Pass library grows again today with four new additions.

Posted 2 years ago 16
Xbox One
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game returns to Free Play Days [updated]
This weekend, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers have two games they can play for free, thanks to Free Play Days. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Game and Space Engineers are now free to play until Monday.

Posted 2 years ago 37
Release
Baldo: The Guardian Owls launches for Xbox One on August 27th
Baldo: The Guardian Owls, the gorgeous Studio Ghibli-esque action-adventure game, launches for Xbox One on August 27th.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Update
The Coalition clarifies retroactive Gears 5 Operation 8: Drop 1 achievements
In a new forum post, The Coalition has clarified which new achievements from Gears 5's upcoming Operation 8: Drop 1 will unlock retroactively.

Posted 2 years ago 43
Update
Rocket League players can now purchase James Bond's 1963 Aston Martin DB5
James Bond’s legendary 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will be available to Rocket League players for a limited time on the Item Shop for 1100 Credits.

Posted 2 years ago 10
Game review
Omno review
Omno, the beautiful adventure puzzler from Studio Inkyfox, launches into Xbox Game Pass today. Check out what we thought in our Omno review.

Posted 2 years ago 16
Game Pass
Back 4 Blood open beta begins in August, features PvP and co-op content
WB Games and developer Turtle Rock Studios have detailed what we can expect from Back 4 Blood's two open betas next month.

Posted 2 years ago 15
GWG
Xbox Games with Gold for August 2021 revealed
Microsoft has now revealed August's Games with Gold titles. Those with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold subscription can download Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves next month.

Posted 2 years ago 189
Update
Rainbow Six: Siege drop patch nerfs Zofia and fixes bugs
Rainbow Six: Siege has dropped a fresh Patch Y6S2.2 for you to download. It makes tweaks and balances to four operators, two guns, and mixes up the map selection for Ranked. There are a host of other small changes, too.

Posted 2 years ago 10
Xbox One
Dead by Daylight's Tome VIII: Deliverance available through the Archives later today
Tome VIII: Deliverance, which brings the memories of three characters, becomes available for Dead by Daylight through the Archives today.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Industry
Xbox Series X|S sales and Xbox Game Pass drive Microsoft's gaming revenue up 11%
Last night, Microsoft reported its results for its fourth fiscal quarter, which ended June 30th 2021, and it seems that the company's gaming division has done well yet again.

Posted 2 years ago 27
Series X
Hood: Outlaws & Legends gets new free PvE mode State Heist
Hood: Outlaws & Legends now has a new free PvE mode called State Heist, in which you go up against "deadlier opposition from the State" instead of an enemy team.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Series X
Earn Microsoft Rewards Points and gift cards with Xbox Summer Spotlight
The Xbox Summer Spotlight 2021 has now begun and will run for the next six weeks until September 6th, which will bring weekly game releases and a Microsoft Rewards bonus.

Posted 2 years ago 53
Upcoming
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector launching on console soon
Slitherine Software has confirmed that Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector will launch on Xbox One later this summer, offering players a turn-based strategy game based around the Blood Angels and Tyranids.

Posted 2 years ago 15
Series X
Marvel's Avengers Omega-Level Threat: Family Reunion is now live
The next part of the Marvel's Avengers roadmap has arrived, adding the Omega-Level Threat: Family Reunion, multiplayer Mega Hives, and the "ability to play multiple of the same Hero permanently."

Posted 2 years ago 8
Community event
TA Playlist game for August 2021 announced
After many months of not travelling, join us in visiting an island paradise in August's TA Playlist game, Tomb Raider.

Posted 2 years ago 40
Series X
Halo Infinite's first multiplayer beta begins July 29th, invites have been sent out
Halo Infinite's first multiplayer technical preview begins tomorrow (July 29th) and runs until Sunday, August 1st, offering Halo Insiders a first look at the game's free-to-play multiplayer.

Posted 2 years ago 53
Content roundup
Easy Gamerscore: The 12 quickest game completions from the latest Xbox sales
Despite the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale still ongoing, Microsoft has dropped another sale. We've scoured it, and managed to find you 12 quick and easy game completions this week.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Update
Gears 5 Operation 8: Drop 1 achievements are brutal, adds Seriously 5.0 Chapter 2
The Coalition has now revealed the achievements for Operation 8: Drop 1 in Gears 5, including a brutal Seriously 5.0 Chapter 2 achievement, another that requires you to dish out 400,000,000 damage in Horde or Escape, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 396
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 105 Microsoft Reward Points
The new weekly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so.

Posted 2 years ago 10
Series X
Hot Wheels Unleashed will launch with 66 cars including pop culture favourites and more
Milestone has announced that Hot Wheels Unleashed will launch with 66 vehicles, featuring a collection of the brand’s favourites, iconic pop culture icons, and cars from famed manufacturers like Audi and Koenigsegg.

Posted 2 years ago 18
Xbox One
Red Dead Online gets three new Blood Money missions
Red Dead Online's latest update adds the Ember of the East opportunity, plus a new crime contract with three new missions.

Posted 2 years ago 2
List
Minecraft Dungeons: Echoing Void DLC adds ten new achievements worth 250 Gamerscore
We have just picked up new achievements for Minecraft Dungeons. There are ten achievements worth a total of 250 Gamerscore, two of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 39
Series X
Gears developer The Coalition showcases two Unreal Engine 5 tech demos on Xbox Series X
The Coalition revealed two tech demos during GDC 2021, showcasing a character rendering test and an ‘Alpha Point’ technical demo using Unreal Engine 5 on Xbox Series X.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Game Pass
Microsoft Fight Simulator now available with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X|S
Pilot, you are cleared for takeoff! Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available to play on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles with Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 2 years ago 37
List
Barry the Bunny achievement list suggests Ratalaika can't count to 25
Quick completion fans will likely be happy to see that the Barry the Bunny achievement list looks as simple as you'd expect from a Ratalaika game, but there's more to this list than meets the eye...

Posted 2 years ago 108
Update
FIFA 21 update make quality of life update to FUT, Career, and more
FIFA 21 is making some final quality of life changes with Title Update 18 ahead of the release of FIFA 22. There are small changes to career mode, Volta, and general tweaks to keep the game in shape.

Posted 2 years ago 1
Series X
Forza Horizon 5's Mexico biomes showcased in new gameplay footage and screenshots
Playground Games has shown more gameplay footage of Forza Horizon 5 in a new livestream, detailing a couple of Mexico's biomes and showcasing a full race.

Posted 2 years ago 28
Update
Gears 5 Operation 8 to add a new map, characters, and a sizeable batch of achievements
The Coalition has dropped a new trailer for the final Operation coming to Gears 5. Operation 8 launches on August 3rd and will include a new map, characters, and achievements.

Posted 2 years ago 89
Industry
Sumo Digital co-founder and director Ian Richardson dies aged 53
Industry veteran Ian Richardson, co-founder and director of Sumo Digital has sadly passed away at the age of 53.

Posted 2 years ago 36
Update
Where is Rainbow Six: Siege 2? You're already playing it
The creative director of Rainbow Six: Siege has said the team will continue producing content in the form of new operators and maps, rather than making a fully-fledged sequel any time soon.

Posted 2 years ago 25
Series X
Splitgate delayed to August as devs work to fix overwhelmed servers
Free-to-play FPS Splitgate was due to launch today following its beta period but has now been delayed to August so developer 1047 Games can increase server capacity after receiving a whopping $10 million investment.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Sale
Xbox sale round-up: July 27th, 2021
Discounts on Tour de France 2017, Handball 21, Outbreak: Epidemic, Starpoint Gemini: Warlords, Gorogoa, Ultimate Ski Jumping 2020, Evil Inside and more

Posted 2 years ago 27
Chart
Xbox Gameplay Chart: GTA V steals top spot from Call of Duty
Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart shows Modern Warfare demoted to second place as GTA V moves into the top spot, while further down, Splitgate makes its first appearance and Microsoft Flight Sim soars back into the top 30.

Posted 2 years ago 11
Industry
Mortal Kombat 11 has sold over 12 million copies
Warner Bros. Games has announced that Mortal Kombat 11 has now sold more than 12 million copies, which means that the Mortal Kombat franchise has now shipped over 73 million console units in total.

Posted 2 years ago 22
Series X
Death's Door racked up over 100,000 players in its first week
Soul-reaping action-adventure title Death's Door reached over 100,000 players just in its first week. Have you been playing?

Posted 2 years ago 28
Xbox One
Apex Legends Emergence gameplay trailer shows off "decimated" World's Edge
The Apex Legends: Emergence gameplay trailer is here, showing off a "decimated" World's Edge and confirming an Emergence launch date of August 3rd.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Series X
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Siege of Paris DLC launches on August 12th
We now have confirmation from Ubisoft that The Siege of Paris, the next expansion for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, will launch on August 12th.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Update
GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners 'Kenny's Backyard Boogie' now on Apple Music
Rockstar has announced that ‘Kenny’s Backyard Boogie’ from GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners is now available as a playlist on Apple Music.

Posted 2 years ago 3
Series X
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's next title update prepares for Sigrblot Festival
A new time-limited event is on the way to Assassin's Creed Valhalla with the Sigrblot Festival, which adds new festivities and a one-handed sword.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Series X
Halo Infinite bot-focused multiplayer beta could begin this weekend
Halo Infinite's first multiplayer technical test (or beta to the rest of the world) could begin this weekend, according to 343 Industries, and will feature a Slayer playlist against bots and scored weapon drill challenges.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Series X
Assassin's Creed Valhalla gets level scaling tomorrow
As of tomorrow, level scaling will be available in Assassin's Creed Valhalla with five different options to choose from, including Nightmarish.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Update
Human Fall Flat sells 30 million copies, celebrates with new level coming this summer
Human Fall Flat has hit a new milestone of 30 million copies sold alongside the game’s fifth anniversary this year. The new ‘Laboratory’ level will drop this summer as well as various community-created character skins.

Posted 2 years ago 28
Series X
Microsoft is giving away free Xbox gift cards for the Ultimate Game Sale
Check your messages! With the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale currently live, Microsoft is celebrating by dishing out free Xbox gift cards to select accounts.

Posted 2 years ago 108
Upcoming
Chernobylite brings the Exclusion Zone to Xbox in September
The Farm 51 has announced that its upcoming survival horror RPG, Chernobylite, will be bringing the horrors of the Exclusion Zone to Xbox on September 7th.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Game Pass
GTA 5 leaving Xbox Game Pass soon
Grand Theft Auto V is, once again, leaving Xbox Game Pass after a brief three-month stint in the service. The game has appeared in the leaving soon section of the Game Pass mobile app without a date.

Posted 2 years ago 34
Guide
FIFA 21: How to set spending and playtime limits
For FIFA 21, EA put in place a set of robust, accessible, and customisable Playtime options that allow you to regulate either your own sessions or those of another player.

Posted 2 years ago 15
New releases
Xbox game releases — July 26th to August 1st
Next week is a busy one! A total of 22 games make their way to the Xbox platform, including Microsoft Flight Simulator, The Ascent, Samurai Warriors 5, The Forgotten City, Splitgate, and many more.

Posted 2 years ago 20
Round-up
ICYMI: here's a round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories this week from TrueAchievements
It's been another busy week in the world of Xbox and gaming in general. The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale went live, Ubisoft announced a new free-to-play FPS, and EA revealed that a Dead Space remake is in the works.

Posted 2 years ago
Article
The best Xbox soundtracks
Music is one of the secret ingredients of great game design. While it might often go unnoticed by many players, it's an aspect of gaming that doesn't get the love it deserves, so let's change that.

Posted 2 years ago 201
List
Achievement list lands early for the brilliantly-named Shakes on a Plane
Sometimes, a title is all it takes to pique our interest in a game. This is one of those occasions. We have just picked up the Shakes on a Plane achievement list ahead of its release next month. Bring it!

Posted 2 years ago 10
Game Pass
Poll: which July Game Pass additions are you most excited to play?
July's given us one last wave of upcoming Xbox Game Pass additions. For this week's poll, we want to know: which are you most excited to play?

Posted 2 years ago 54
Series X
Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in September
Maze Theory has confirmed that we'll be playing Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality on September 30th, and that we'll "enter the Chaosverse and face a terrifying new nemesis."

Posted 2 years ago 28
Content roundup
Easy Gamerscore: The 16 quickest game completions from the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale is now live, offering big discounts on over 500 games, including some quick completions. We've perused the sale and have dug up 16 games that can be completed both easily and quickly.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Xbox One
Lost In Random gets new gameplay trailer during EA Play Live
EA Play Live gave us another look at Lost in Random, with a new gameplay trailer showing off what you'll be up to in this "dark and twisted fairytale."

Posted 2 years ago 5
Series X
Sniper Elite 4 gets free Xbox Series X|S upgrade today
Sniper Elite 4 is officially here for the Xbox Series X|S, with an optimised upgrade having been released for free today.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Series X
Jurassic World Evolution 2's first dev diary looks at guest types, new locations, and more
The first dev diary for Jurassic World Evolution 2 is here, giving a glimpse of new locations, a new staff member, the territory system, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 2
Announcement
New Battlefield 2042 Portal mode is a ridiculously cool concept
A new game mode for upcoming FPS Battlefield 2042 called Portal was announced at EA Play Live. It allows users to mix up the game rules from four different Battlefield games to create something unique.

Posted 2 years ago 25
Series X
Battlefield 1 headlines this weekend's Free Play Days games
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers can have three games they can play for free this weekend with Free Play Days.

Posted 2 years ago 14
Series X
Hitman 3's next Deadly Sin will be The Season of Lust
Next week sees the start of The Season of Lust for Hitman 3. "Find your secret admirer in the Lust Assignation Escalation and go deep into the mind of Agent 47," IO Interactive says.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Update
GTA Online Crimewatch: What's new in Los Santos? (July 23rd)
Now that GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners has been released, Rockstar Games has detailed a host of rewards themed around the city’s car meets that will be available over the next week, as well as event bonuses for select missions.

Posted 2 years ago 2
Industry
Football Manager to add women's football teams
Sports Interactive announced that it will be adding women's football teams to the Football Manager series, adding that it's "one sport, one game."

Posted 2 years ago 53
Series X
Dead Space remake announced for Xbox Series X|S in short teaser trailer
After numerous rumours and speculation, EA announced at EA Play Live 2021 a remake of the classic sci-fi survival horror game Dead Space, coming to Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.

Posted 2 years ago 63
Xbox One
Apex Legends Emergence launch trailer drops during EA Play Live
EA Play Live gave us the launch trailer for Apex Legends: Emergence, which showed off new Legend Seer. A gameplay trailer is set to be revealed next week on July 26th.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Sale
Xbox Ultimate Game Sale round-up: July 23rd, 2021
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale (Xbox Summer Sale) is here, with huge discounts on over 500 games, bundles, DLC, and more. The sale runs for two weeks and ends on August 6th.

Posted 2 years ago 141
List
Get Packed: Fully Loaded achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Get Packed: Fully Loaded. There are 45 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 7 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Update
Rocket League Season 3 rewards have been revealed
Season 3 in Rocket League will be wrapping up on August 11th, and in preparation, Psyonix has announced the Season’s rewards — universal animated decals.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Content roundup
Xbox Sales: TA Team Picks (July 22nd)
There doesn't appear to be any specific theme for this week's Xbox sales, but that hasn't stopped the TA news team from diving in to pick out some choice recommendations all the same. Enjoy!

Posted 2 years ago 21
Series X
Microsoft Flight Simulator now available to pre-download
Chocks away! Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available to pre-download on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. Download and install the file now ready for launch day on the 27th.

Posted 2 years ago 50
Article
Play-by-Play: FIFA 22 gameplay reveal shows off new animations, improved AI, and more
EA has released a gameplay trailer for FIFA 22 that explains the ins and outs of what the new edition of the football sim will look like. The 30 minute-long stream talked about animation, improved AI, air control, and more...

Posted 2 years ago 14
XCloud
Microsoft adds touch controls to Fable 2, Outlast 2, and 12 more Xbox Game Pass titles
Microsoft has added touch controls to another 14 Xbox Cloud Gaming titles for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, including Cities: Skylines, Outlast 2, Fable Anniversary, Fable II, Fable III, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 47
Game Pass
Recompile launches into Xbox Game Pass on August 19th
Recompile, a "metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure game," launches for Xbox Series X|S on August 19th, joining Xbox Game Pass as a day one addition.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Upcoming
Beyond Good and Evil 2 is still in development, Ubisoft confirms
During Ubisoft's Q1 earnings call, the publisher confirmed that Beyond Good and Evil 2 is still happening, but it's currently still "too early" to discuss the game.

Posted 2 years ago 23
Series X
District 9 director Neill Blomkamp joins Gunzilla games to work on AAA multiplayer shooter
Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp has joined Gunzilla Games as the studio’s new chief visionary officer to work on an unannounced multiplayer shooter for Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10.

Posted 2 years ago 21
Xbox One
GTA Online car meet Crews highlighted by Rockstar
Rockstar Games highlights six of GTA Online’s Crews that specialise in setting up car meets, in light of GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners rolling out to players.

Posted 2 years ago 3
Series X
Rare releases Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life art showcase
Rare has released a concept art showcase for Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life over on ArtStation, giving fans a closer look at the work involved to bring Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean to Sea of Thieves.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Series X
PES renamed eFootball, launching this autumn as free-to-play digital-only title
Konami is officially dropping the PES name from its flagship football franchise and has announced eFootball, a "next-generation, free-to-play football simulation experience."

Posted 2 years ago 29
List
Last Stop achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Last Stop. There are 35 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 20 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Game Pass
Adventure anthology Last Stop gets three new trailers
Adventure anthology Last Stop is gearing up for tomorrow's release by dropping three new trailers; one for each of its main characters.

Posted 2 years ago 3
Xbox One
Overwatch Summer Games adds new cosmetics and weekly challenges
The Overwatch Summer Games event is live now, running for the next three weeks with new cosmetics and weekly challenges.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Content roundup
Easy Gamerscore: The eight quickest game completions from the latest Xbox sales
The latest Xbox sale is now live, and we've got a fresh batch of quick completions for you. We've managed to find a total of eight games, all of which can be completed quickly and easily to bump up your Gamerscore total.

Posted 2 years ago 20
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 130 Microsoft Reward Points
The new weekly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so.

Posted 2 years ago 22
Release
Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases to launch for Xbox One in September
"Agatha Christie is coming to Xbox" isn't a sentence I expected to say, but it's true; Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases launches for Xbox One in September, and will be backward compatible for Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 2 years ago 15
Series X
Death's Door launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One today
Acid Nerve's action-adventure title Death's Door launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One today, sending a small crow off to reap souls.

Posted 2 years ago 28
DLC
Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass DLC currently free on Microsoft Store
If you missed it when EA was dishing out Battlefield 1's DLC expansions for free, you now have a second chance to grab one of them. The They Shall Not Pass DLC is currently listed as free on the Microsoft Store.

Posted 2 years ago 20
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass adds Microsoft Flight Simulator, The Ascent, Last Stop, and more soon
Microsoft has announced the final batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in July, including Microsoft Flight Simulator, The Ascent, Cris Tales, Last Stop, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 82
Series X
GTA Online to upgrade select vehicles on Xbox Series X|S
Rockstar Games has announced that GTA Online on Xbox Series X|S will add exclusive speed improvements and more to select vehicles.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Announcement
Ubisoft reveals Tom Clancy's XDefiant, a free-to-play first-person arena shooter
Ubisoft has announced Tom Clancy's XDefiant, a free-to-play first-person arena shooter that brings together various characters from the Tom Clancy universe into one game.

Posted 2 years ago 63
Series X
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's next title update could add one-handed swords
Ubisoft teased the addition of one-handed swords, a highly requested feature, in the next title update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Posted 2 years ago 32
Sale
Xbox sale round-up: July 20th, 2021
Discounts on Battlefield 1, Star Wars Battlefront II, Grand Theft Auto V, GRID, MX vs. ATV Supercross, Ultimate Ski Jumping 2020, Titanfall 2 and more

Posted 2 years ago 74
Chart
Xbox Gameplay Chart: Farming Simulator 19 makes first appearance in top 40
Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart shows Farming Simulator 19 making its first-ever appearance in the top 40 after joining Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 2 years ago 14
Rumour
FIFA 22 Career Mode and Pro Clubs will have extra customisation - report
FIFA 22 will see the return of Career Mode and Pro Clubs with an expanded roster of customisation options, according to rumours and leaks for reliable sources.

Posted 2 years ago 22
Series X
Call of Duty: Warzone bans another 50,000 cheaters
According to developer Raven Software, two separate ban waves saw over 50,000 cheaters banned from Call of Duty: Warzone last week.

Posted 2 years ago 36
Series X
Apex Legends: Emergence will add new Legend, Seer
The latest instalment of Stories from the Outlands introduced a new Legend, Seer, and confirmed that a launch trailer for Apex Legends: Emergence would be revealed during EA Play Live.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Industry
Tencent to acquire Crackdown 3 dev Sumo Digital in $1.3 billion deal
Chinese tech giant Tencent is set to buy UK games company Sumo Group in a deal worth a whopping $1.27 billion (£919 million), both companies have announced.

Posted 2 years ago 77
Series X
Psychonauts 2 gets new story trailer
Double Fine has dropped the official Psychonauts 2 story trailer — check it out for a glimpse of the mind-bending shenanigans we'll be up to when the game launches next month.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Series X
Lemnis Gate delayed until September
Lemnis Gate has now been delayed until September 28th to give developer Ratloop Game extra time to achieve its vision for the game. Lemnis Gate's beta will still go ahead as planned next week.

Posted 2 years ago 10
Preview
Psychonauts 2 hands-on impressions
Double Fine's quirky platformer sequel Psychonauts 2 arrives next month, and we've been lucky enough to blast through a decent chunk of the crazy adventure already. Here are some early impressions...

Posted 2 years ago 17
Series X
Song of Iron launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on August 31st
Gritty, brooding Nordic action-adventure game Song of Iron has been confirmed as launching for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on August 31st.

Posted 2 years ago 6
Rumour
The Coalition could be working on a new IP
Although it hasn't been formally announced, The Coalition seems to have started working on a new IP. That's according to a now-deleted LinkedIn update from one of the studio's employees.

Posted 2 years ago 48
Update
Warframe set to receive cross-play and cross-save support
Digital Extremes has announced that Warframe will be receiving cross-play and cross-save support via a cleverly scripted trailer on YouTube.

Posted 2 years ago 17
Series X
Ubisoft unveiling new Tom Clancy game later today
Ubisoft has announced that its new Tom Clancy game will be revealed later today. You can see a snippet of gameplay now thanks to IGN and GameSpot’s short gameplay clips.

Posted 2 years ago 32
Series X
Microsoft Flight Simulator is nearly 100GB on Xbox Series X|S [updated]
Get ready to clear your hard drive as Microsoft Flight Simulator will require nearly 100GB on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

Posted 2 years ago 54
Industry
Skate won't feature at EA Play Live this week
EA's next Skate game won't feature at EA Play Live later this week, but developer Full Circle has promised to "share a little something" with eager fans today (July 19th).

Posted 2 years ago 12
New releases
Xbox game releases — July 19th to 25th
Next week, 16 new games make their way to the Xbox platform, including Cris Tales, Death's Door, Last Stop, and a bunch of titles from publishers such as Sometimes You, Xitilon, and Ratalaika Games.

Posted 2 years ago 33
List
Phoenotopia: Awakening achievement list arrives early ahead of August release
Beautiful indie adventure Phoenotopia: Awakening first released late last year on other systems, and was received rather well. Now, it looks like it'll be bounding onto Xbox next month, and we have the achievements already.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass loses The Touryst, UnderMine, and It Lurks Below soon
Time to say goodbye to three more Xbox Game Pass titles — quick completion The Touryst, superb roguelike Undermine, and 2D RPG It Lurks Below will all leave the service in the next few weeks.

Posted 2 years ago 102
Round-up
ICYMI: here's a weekly news roundup of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievements
This week in the world of Xbox, we've had announcements, delays, updates, releases and more, so we've combed through and gathered together the biggest stories here into our ICYMI article.

Posted 2 years ago 1
Article
Get Packed: Fully Loaded achievements are "packed full of references and inside jokes"
We spoke to Moonshine Studios co-founder Jamie K. King about Get Packed: Fully Loaded, the couch co-op removals game heading to Xbox on July 29th.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Article
Xbox Indie Spotlight: Tormented Souls
Prepare to be utterly terrified, as survival horror Tormented Souls is crawling its way onto Xbox One later this year. Read on to find out everything you need to know...

Posted 2 years ago 12
Poll
Do you think accessibility options and cheats should prevent achievements from unlocking?
Do you think accessibility options and cheats should prevent achievements from unlocking? Let us know by voting in this week's TrueAchievements poll and by sharing your thoughts in the comments.

Posted 2 years ago 399
List
Splitgate achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Splitgate. There are 30 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Xbox One
Quick completion Restless Night namechecks gamers in achievement list
Restless Night is a retro-style twin-stick shooter that launched today. So far, so unremarkable. But in a cool twist, all 50 of the game's (seemingly very easy) achievements are named after gamers.

Posted 2 years ago 72
Series X
Riders Republic release pushed back to October
Ubisoft has announced that Riders Republic has been delayed until October 28th to give players extra time to test the game during the upcoming beta and provide feedback.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Release
Rainbow Six Extraction delayed into 2022
Ubisoft has announced that Rainbow Six Extraction has been delayed and will not launch this year. The multiplayer shooter will instead release in January 2022.

Posted 2 years ago 32
Series X
Weird West brings dark Western fantasy and Pigmen to Xbox this fall
WolfEye Studios has announced its upcoming dark fantasy western, Weird West, which mixes third-person simulation with Pigmen, Gunslingers, and more weirdly wonderful things when it launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One...

Posted 2 years ago 8
Series X
CrossfireX dev blog shows off graphical improvements and introduces new maps
The latest dev update for CrossfireX showcases the improved graphical quality of the game's existing maps, while also introducing three new ones.

Posted 2 years ago 3
Series X
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide delayed into next year
FatShark has announced that its upcoming co-op shooter, Warhammer 40,000 Darktide, has been delayed until spring 2022 due to challenges caused by the pandemic.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Industry
Hoping for a new Star Wars game from EA Play Live? You're Sith out of luck
EA has once again set out to manage expectations before its EA Play Live event, confirming that no new Star Wars games will feature during next week's showcase.

Posted 2 years ago 19
Xbox One
Away: The Survival Series devs confirm new playable creatures
We'll be playing as more than a sugar glider when Away: The Survival Series launches for Xbox One later this summer.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Industry
Xbox, Bethesda, EA, Ubisoft, and more confirmed for Gamescom 2021
Gamescom returns this August, and its organisers have revealed which major games publishers and developers will be participating at next month's event.

Posted 2 years ago 19
First impressions
Game Pass First Impressions: Bloodroots
In our latest Game Pass First Impressions, Sean takes a look at Bloodroots — a fast-paced action game where you can bludgeon your enemies to death with a turkey. No Xbox Game Pass member should miss out on this one.

Posted 2 years ago 17
Content roundup
Family Time Xbox sale: TA Team Picks
This week's main Xbox sale is called Family Time, and as you might expect, the focus is on games that should be suitable for players of all ages. Load up on Lego games, or check out one of our team picks instead...

Posted 2 years ago 22
Series X
The Falconeer gets Edge of the World expansion in August
Edge of the World arrives as a new expansion for The Falconeer next month, adding new mini-campaigns, new playable classes, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 20
Update
GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners introduces the Car Meet later this month
Get involved with the underground racing scene in GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners when it arrives on July 20th, adding the LS Car Meet, new races, cars, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 26
Xbox One
Ooblets celebrates one year of Early Access with a mini update
Ooblets launched into Early Access a year ago today, and is celebrating that fact with a mini-update featuring party hats and a photo booth system.

Posted 2 years ago 3
Update
Resident Evil Re:Verse delayed until 2022
Resident Evil Re:Verse will no longer launch this month; it has now been moved to 2022 so that the team can “continue working to deliver a smooth gameplay experience.”

Posted 2 years ago 49
Series X
NBA 2K22 heading to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in September
NBA 2K22 will feature five cover athletes including, for the first time, a WNBA cover star — Candace Parker — on various editions of the game when it releases on September 10th, starting at $59.99.

Posted 2 years ago 22
Update
We Were Here Together Christmas in July event now available for free
It’s currently the festive season in We Were Here Together and Total Mayhem Games has released a free puzzle for everybody to play. You can access the puzzle through the new demo in the Microsoft Store.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Series X
The Survivalists Expeditions Update adds new trinkets, pets, and taskmasters
The Expeditions Update is available now for The Survivalists, adding new pets, new trinkets, new taskmasters, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Update
Dirt 5's "biggest ever update" adds free tracks and more achievements
Dirt 5 is getting a truckload of new content on July 20th, including new tracks, cars, achievements, and more with the Super Size Content Pack, Parts Unknown Playgrounds update, and Update 5.00.

Posted 2 years ago 62
Series X
For Honor headlines this weekend's Free Play Days games
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers can play three games this weekend for free, thanks to Free Play Days. For Honor, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, and The Survivalists are now free to play up until Monday.

Posted 2 years ago 10
Series X
Death's Door reaps souls in second gameplay trailer
Reaping souls is your day job in Death's Door, and things get a little trickier when you travel to a "realm untouched by death." Check out the latest gameplay trailer for the upcoming action-adventure game.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Content roundup
Easy Gamerscore: The 27 quickest game completions from the latest Xbox sales
This week's Deals with Gold and Spotlight sale has arrived, and we've managed to pluck a whopping 27 quick completions from the pair to satisfy your easy achievement hunting needs.

Posted 2 years ago 21
List
Omno achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Omno. There are 21 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
Blaster Master Zero 2 achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Blaster Master Zero 2. There are 17 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 12 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Series X
Battlefield 2042 post explains cross-play and aims to answer player questions
A developer briefing for Battlefield 2042 aims to answer player questions about specialists, maps, vehicles, cross-play and cross-progression, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 16
Series X
Phil Spencer hints at Xbox controller redesign, may take inspiration from PS5's DualSense
Phil Spencer has praised Sony's PS5 DualSense controller, saying that Microsoft has some work to do on its Xbox Wireless Controller and that it might take inspiration from the DualSense.

Posted 2 years ago 165
Update
Minecraft update 1.17.10 adds candles, experimental gameplay features, and more
Mojang Studios has rolled out update 1.17.10 for Minecraft: Bedrock Edtion, which includes some experimental new features from the upcoming Caves & Cliffs: Part II update, numerous bug fixes, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 16
Series X
Chernobylite protagonist Igor gets new story trailer
The team at The Farm 51 has released another trailer for its upcoming survival horror title, Chernobylite, this time focussing on the game’s protagonist, Igor, and the not-so-friendly welcome he receives.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Xbox One
Red Dead Online's Blood Money update is available now
Red Dead Online's Blood Money update is out now, tasking us with taking on Crimes and Opportunities for Guido Martelli and Angelo Bronte.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Series X
Halo Infinite will feature a ping system for easier multiplayer communication
With Halo Infinite launching this fall, 343 Industries is slowly starting to detail more about the game. The latest titbit of information reveals that Halo Infinite's multiplayer will utilise a ping system.

Posted 2 years ago 23
Series X
Xbox Family Settings app update adds spending management features
The Xbox Family Settings app has been updated with new features to help you control your child’s spending by setting spending limits, adding an ‘Ask to Buy’ feature, and the ability to check your child’s spending history...

Posted 2 years ago 20
Update
Warzone and Black Ops Cold War Season 4 Reloaded adds new Zombies map, modes, and more
Season Four Reloaded launches on July 15th in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone, bringing with it a new Zombies map, modes, multiplayer maps, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Xbox One
Civilization VI Anthology is now available for Xbox One
Civilization VI Anthology is now available for Xbox One, and includes the base game, all of the console DLC and expansions, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 23
Series X
Night Book brings interactive horror to Xbox when it launches later this month
Night Book is an interactive horror movie that follows the story of a pregnant translator that unleashes an evil presence in her home after being tricked by a new client. Your choices will determine the fate of her family...

Posted 2 years ago 10
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 105 Microsoft Reward Points
The new weekly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so.

Posted 2 years ago 17
Community event
Vote now for August 2021's TA Playlist game — the TA Playlist team is also recruiting!
For August, we’ve selected a variety of games featuring a tropical paradise, to really rub in the lack of summer holidays we’ve all had over the last year and a half. Also, we’re recruiting!

Posted 2 years ago 72
Xbox One
Apex Legends Thrillseekers event kicks off today
The Thrillseekers event kicks off today for Apex Legends, adding the new Overflow Arenas map and weekly rewards tracks.

Posted 2 years ago 3
Update
Maneater bites back in August with Truth Quest DLC
Tripwire Interactive has confirmed that the upcoming Truth Quest DLC for Maneater will be releasing on August 31st, picking up where the main game’s story left off.

Posted 2 years ago 106
Update
The Elder Scrolls Online: Waking Flame DLC and Update 31 coming late August
The Elder Scrolls Online: Waking Flame and Update 31 have been confirmed to release in tandem and will bring two new DLC dungeons, an in-game mail reply function, and more when they release on August 31st.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Video
Forza Horizon 5 utilises ray tracing for more immersive audio
In a new livestream, Playground Games discussed Forza Horizon 5's sound design, revealing that ray tracing is being used to enhance the game's sound design and that over 320 brand-new car recordings have been added.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Xbox One
Elite Dangerous dev explains Odyssey console delay
Frontier has announced plans to prioritise Elite Dangerous: Odyssey on PC, meaning "the dates and details of the console platforms are going to change."

Posted 2 years ago 11
Update
Minecraft Dungeons: Echoing Void DLC launches in July alongside Ultimate Edition
Mojang Studios has announced Minecraft Dungeons' next DLC expansion, Echoing Void, which launches alongside the game's Ultimate Edition on July 28th.

Posted 2 years ago 19
List
F1 2021 achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for F1 2021. There are 50 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 4 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Sale
Xbox sale round-up: July 13th, 2021
Discounts on Ben 10, Grand Theft Auto V, Mega Man X Legacy Collection, Outbreak: Epidemic, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, Projection: First Light, YesterMorrow and more

Posted 2 years ago 66
Chart
Xbox Gameplay Chart: Fallout 76 is back in the top 40
Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart shows a few familiar names returning to the top 40, while a few of last week's appearances have vanished off the list.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Update
GTA Online will receive 20 songs from CircoLoco in next update
The next GTA Online update will add 20 new songs from CircoLoco's Monday Dreamin' album, with a special DJ mix of each track from Seth Troxler. The compilation is available now to buy or stream on all major digital platforms.

Posted 2 years ago 35
Series X
FIFA 22 won't offer free Xbox Series X|S upgrade
Ahead of yesterday's Euro 2020 final, EA unveiled FIFA 22 with a new trailer showcasing the game's new "HyperMotion technology" and confirmed an October 1st release date and Dual Entitlement availability.

Posted 2 years ago 49
Series X
Xbox Series S goes mobile with the xScreen on Kickstarter
The Kickstarter campaign for the aptly named xScreen accessory is now live, and has already blasted through its pledge goal. The screen is a no-fuss addition and features an 11.6” 1080p/60hz screen and speakers...

Posted 2 years ago 87
Article
Extra Time: Six games to help beat the post-Euro 2020 blues
Euro 2020 came to a close in dramatic fashion last night, and many footy fans will likely be finding that the end of the month-long tourney has left a void in their lives. Not to worry — we've got a few ideas that may help.

Posted 2 years ago 39
Update
WitcherCon brings us The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Xbox Series X|S cover art and free DLC
CD Projekt Red revealed the cover art for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition for Xbox Series X|S during WitcherCon on July 9th, along with a surprise announcement of some free DLC inspired by The Witcher Netflix show.

Posted 2 years ago 59
Game Pass
Psychonauts 2 invincibility mode won't disable achievements
Psychonauts 2 might be an easy completion as developer Double Fine has revealed that the platformer will have an invincibility toggle that won't disable some of the game's achievements.

Posted 2 years ago 335
Industry
Xbox donates $10K to honour River, aka Fallout 4's Dogmeat
Xbox and Bethesda have donated $10,000 to the Montgomery County Humane Society in honour of River, the real-life canine actor behind Fallout 4’s faithful companion, Dogmeat.

Posted 2 years ago 29
Round-up
ICYMI: here's a weekly roundup of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievements
It's been a busy week of releases, Xbox Game Pass additions, updates, announcements, and all the other Xbox news you can imagine — check out a round-up of the biggest bits here.

Posted 2 years ago
Article
Xbox Indie Spotlight: The Plane Effect
The Plane Effect defies most attempts to pin it down with a few descriptions. Safe to say it's a world-warping, mind-bending dystopian puzzler, whose protagonist is only trying to get home. Intrigued? Read on...

Posted 2 years ago 6
Industry
Minecraft gets an R rating in South Korea
Despite being one of the most popular video games of all time among children, Minecraft: Java Edition has been hit with an age restriction in South Korea and is now considered an adult-only title in the country.

Posted 2 years ago 79
Xbox 360
Poll: which are your favourite Assassin's Creed games?
For this week's poll, we want to know — which are your favourite Assassin's Creed games? Come and tell us all about it in TA's first multivote poll!

Posted 2 years ago 200
Content roundup
Deep Sea Discounts Xbox sale: TA Team Picks
Another week, another Xbox sale, and this one is considerably better than the last few. The Deep Sea Discounts sale is awash with nautical-themed titles (and more), so the team went fishing for great deals on great games.

Posted 2 years ago 19
Announcement
FIFA 22 reveal is coming home this weekend
EA has revealed that FIFA 22 will be revealed just before Sunday's Euro 2020 final of England vs Italy. That day is July 11th and the trailer will drop at 4.30pm BST.

Posted 2 years ago 32
Industry
Deathloop's PS5 exclusivity to last "at least" until September 2022
A new gameplay walkthrough for Deathloop dropped during Sony's State of Play presentation, mentioning that Deathloop will "not be available on other consoles until at least" September 14th, 2022.

Posted 2 years ago 72
Series X
Crown Trick brings Mystery Dungeon-style roguelike action to Xbox in August
Team17 and NExT Studios’ upcoming roguelike adventure, Crown Trick, brings “synchronous turn-based combat” to Xbox on August 31st as players attempt to escape the Nightmare Realm.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Xbox One
Black Ops Cold War devs drop Mauer Der Toten trailer
The Black Ops Cold War devs have dropped a new trailer for Mauer der Toten, the next round-based Zombies map to arrive for the Dark Aether story.

Posted 2 years ago 14
Update
GTA Online Crimewatch: What's new in Los Santos? (July 9th)
There are plenty of discounts going in on GTA Online right now which include various planes, boats, and automobiles. Additionally, Simeon is giving out a free pair of shades for completing his missions...

Posted 2 years ago 14
Update
GTA Online adds seven new Survival maps and bonus rewards
Seven new Survival maps have just been added to GTA Online, and bonus GTA$ and RP is on offer for Survival, Freemode Events, and Challenges until July 19th.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Xbox One
Red Dead Online: Blood Money arrives next week
The Blood Money update arrives for Red Dead Online next week on July 13th, adding Crimes as a new type of work and the first of three Opportunities.

Posted 2 years ago 10
Industry
DICE LA becomes Ripple Effect Studios ahead of new project
EA has announced a rebranding of DICE LA into Ripple Effect Studios as the development team transitions away from working as a support studio. The team will be co-led by Christian Grass and Vince Zampella.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Series X
Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in September
Bossa Studios has announced that zany multiplayer surgery game Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in September.

Posted 2 years ago 16
Series X
Blackwind stomps onto Xbox later this year
Blowfish Studios has announced that its upcoming action-platformer, Blackwind, will be launching on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One later this year. The game features sci-fi hack-and-slash combat against an alien invasion.

Posted 2 years ago 2
Series X
Blood Bowl 3 campaign trailer makes us hungry for Nurgle burgers
The recent Nacon Connect show gave us a look at the six sponsors available in Blood Bowl 3, and the brutal fantasy football that players have come to love from the Warhammer universe.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Series X
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown trailer reveals Hong Kong setting and 2022 launch date
A new Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown video confirms the game's setting as well as its release date. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will take place in Hong Kong, and will launch on September 22nd, 2022.

Posted 2 years ago 22
Update
The Elder Scrolls Online: Waking Flame DLC dungeons get preview livestream
Zenimax will be unveiling the two newest DLC dungeons coming to The Elder Scrolls Online during an ESO Live event. The show will be livestreamed on the Bethesda Twitch channel tomorrow night, July 9th.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can get movie discounts this week
The Microsoft Movies and TV app is currently holding a sale, with up to 50% off select movies for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members until July 12th.

Posted 2 years ago 37
Series X
Dark Souls 3 now playable at 60fps thanks to Xbox Series X|S FPS Boost
FromSoftware's Dark Souls 3 is the next game to get the Xbox FPS Boost treatment. Xbox Series X|S owners can now play the action-RPG at a buttery-smooth 60fps.

Posted 2 years ago 29
DLC
Frostpunk: Console Edition gets three DLC packs later this month
Those last few DLC packs — The Last Autumn, On the Edge, and The Rifts — arrive for Frostpunk: Console Edition in just a few weeks on July 21st.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Upcoming
Weapon of Choice DX brings heavy metal alien-blasting action to Xbox in September
Weapon of Choice DX is a run-and-gun side-scroller — “a Contra game on acid” — that pits you against gene-splicing aliens using a variety of weapons while rocking out to epic guitar solos.

Posted 2 years ago 6
Article
Are gamers evil?
Gamers, are they evil? We've delved into some achievement and trophy data to find out whether people prefer playing as the altruistic hero or the selfish villain in their games.

Posted 2 years ago 139
Series X
Dead by Daylight headlines this weekend's Free Play Days games
After a week off, Free Play Days is back! Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers can get to grips with two games for free this weekend: Dead by Daylight and R.B.I. Baseball 21.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Series X
Apex Legends Thrillseekers event adds new Arenas map next week
The Apex Legends Thrillseekers event kicks off next week on July 13th, adding the new Overflow Arenas map and weekly rewards tracks.

Posted 2 years ago 6
Game Pass
Omno glides onto Xbox Game Pass on July 29th
Beautiful adventure game Omno is the latest Xbox release to be confirmed to be joining the Game Pass catalogue, with the one-man project being added on day one when it launches on July 29th.

Posted 2 years ago 15
Site news
Introducing Jake Jump, a new TA community event starting next week
Hot on the heels of Bean Dive 2021 comes a brand new event — Jake Jump should give you even more of an incentive to start recovering your completion percentage!

Posted 2 years ago 237
Update
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen reveal coming next month
Destiny 2's next expansion, The Witch Queen, is set to be revealed next month, with a special Destiny 2 Showcase event planned for August 24th.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Series X
Tails of Iron bringing rat-on-frog combat to Xbox in September
Tails of Iron is a hand-drawn action-RPG that has you play as an armoured rodent on a quest to banish the evil Frog Clan, and it’s releasing on September 17th.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Series X
Xbox Insiders receiving new notification update from today
A new notification feature is rolling out to Xbox Insiders that allows members of the program to receive console-level notifications for preview updates, playtests, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Industry
Ubisoft's "important upcoming" project is codenamed Assassin's Creed Infinity
Ubisoft has announced that a "collaborative, cross-studio structure" will shape the future of the Assassin's Creed franchise, including an "upcoming, early-in-development project" codenamed Assassin’s Creed Infinity.

Posted 2 years ago 63
Upcoming
Hermitage: Strange Case Files launches on Xbox this summer
After a successful launch in China, paranormal horror visual novel/adventure game Hermitage: Strange Case Files will be launching in the West on Xbox this summer.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Series X
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong set to launch in February 2022
A new character trailer for Galeb, one of the three playable characters in Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong, confirmed a release window of February 2022.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Series X
Steelrising gameplay trailer confirms June 2022 release window
Nacon Connect gave us a gameplay trailer for Spiders' upcoming action-RPG Steelrising, showing Marie Antoinette's robot bodyguard fighting against King Louis XVI's robot army.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Series X
Xbox Series X|S set to receive The King of Fighters XV in 2022
SNK Corporation has announced its partnership with Koch Media to publish the upcoming brawler, The King of Fighters XV, on Xbox Series X|S in early 2022.

Posted 2 years ago 23
Series X
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum pre-alpha gameplay footage confirms fall 2022 release
Nacon Connect gave us a more detailed look at Daedalic Entertainment's upcoming action-adventure game The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, with commentary from producer Harald Riegler.

Posted 2 years ago 11
Content roundup
Easy Gamerscore: The 21 quickest game completions from the latest Xbox sales
This week, a whopping 21 games make our quick completions list, including the full Deponia series, the superb sci-fi horror Soma, and 16 other titles that can all add a healthy bump to your Gamerscore

Posted 2 years ago 34
Quests
New monthly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live
The new monthly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so.

Posted 2 years ago 48
Series X
A Plague Tale: Innocence getting Xbox Series X|S physical release in October
Asobo Studios has just announced that the recently released Xbox Series X|S enhanced version of A Plague Tale: Innocence will be available as physical editions on October 19th.

Posted 2 years ago 25
PC Game Pass
Medieval Dynasty adds relationships, shops and vendors, and more
A major update has arrived for the Early Access version of Medieval Dynasty, introducing relationships, shops and vendors, a new animal, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass gets Tropico 6, Bloodroots, UFC 4, and more soon
Microsoft has just confirmed a new wave of Xbox Game Pass July additions, including Tropico 6, UFC 4, Bloodroots, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 65
Series X
A Plague Tale: Innocence gets free Xbox Series X|S upgrade today
The next-gen optimisation upgrade for A Plague Tale: Innocence arrives today, with the game able to run at 4K 60fps on the Xbox Series X.

Posted 2 years ago 16
Rumour
PES 2022 set to go free-to-play in bid to score against FIFA - report
PES 2022 might be radically different this year in a bid to get one over on the footballing competition. This might include a rebrand, but also a move towards being "properly free-to-play," says Andy Robinson.

Posted 2 years ago 17
Industry
EA denies in-game "TV-style" advertising rumours
EA has responded to a report from Axios denying it had struck a deal with an advertising platform to bring TV-style commercials to console and PC games.

Posted 2 years ago 24
Poll
Poll: Do you approve of Xitilon's easy Gamerscore title updates?
Do you approve of Xitilon's easy Gamerscore title updates? Let us know by voting in this week's TrueAchievements poll and by sharing your thoughts in the comments.

Posted 2 years ago 459
Rumour
GTA 6 2025 release window, Vice City setting, and Fortnite-style map reports corroborated
A recent report that suggested Grand Theft Auto 6 is set in a modern-day recreation of Vice City and might not be released until 2025 has been corroborated by Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier.

Posted 2 years ago 65
Sale
Xbox sale round-up: July 6th, 2021
Discounts on Newt One, Dread Nautical, Maneater, Clan N, Tennis World Tour 2 - Complete Edition, Monster Truck Championship, Jeopardy! PlayShow and more

Posted 2 years ago 82
Chart
Xbox Gameplay Chart: Grounded is in the top 40 for the first time
Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart shows Grounded making its debut appearance after its most recent update added in achievements for the game.

Posted 2 years ago 14
Series X
Bandai Namco reveals Tales of Arise opening movie
Bandai Namco has now shared the opening movie for Tales of Arise, featuring the opening song HIBANA from Kankaku Piero.

Posted 2 years ago 7
New releases
Xbox game releases — July 5th to 11th
This week, twelve new games make their way to the Xbox platform, including Tropico 6 on Windows 10 and Crash Drive 3. The free Xbox Series X|S upgrade of A Plague Tale: Innocence also drops later this week.

Posted 2 years ago 15
Series X
Nacon Connect 2021 to feature "three exclusive reveals"
Nacon Connect 2021 is set to take place tomorrow, July 6th, and will feature "sneak peeks" at The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Steelrising, and more, as well as three "exclusive reveals."

Posted 2 years ago 7
Quests
Xbox Game Pass Quests to offer double rewards throughout July
As part of the ongoing 20 Years of Xbox celebrations, Microsoft has announced that it will be offering double reward points from Xbox Game Pass Quests throughout July, starting from tomorrow (July 6th).

Posted 2 years ago 47
Series X
Mortal Kombat 11 DLC support ends as NetherRealm moves onto next project
Developer NetherRealm has announced that Mortal Kombat 11 won't receive any new DLC in the future as the developer is now focusing its efforts on a new game.

Posted 2 years ago 16
Series X
Doom Eternal's Invasion Mode cancelled for new single-player horde mode
Doom Eternal's long-awaited Invasion Mode has been cancelled due to the pandemic and remote working slowing the mode's development. Instead, id Software will add a new single-player horde mode to the first-person shooter.

Posted 2 years ago 31
Game Pass
Xbox FanFest Halo 3 virtual tournament offering $25,000 in prizes
Microsoft is celebrating 20 Years of Xbox this month with an Xbox FanFest Halo 3 virtual 2v2 tournament with $25,000 in prizes up for grabs. The competition is available for players signed up to Xbox FanFest in North America.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Series X
Dragon Age executive producer says devs "making great progress"
Executive producer Christian Dailey apologised for the lack of Dragon Age news at EA Play Live and shared a new piece of concept art for the game, adding that the devs are "making great progress."

Posted 2 years ago 8
Round-up
ICYMI: here's a weekly roundup of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievements
It's been a busy week of releases, Xbox Game Pass additions, updates, announcements, and all the other Xbox news you can imagine — check out a round-up of the biggest bits here.

Posted 2 years ago 2
Article
Xbox Indie Spotlight: Moonglow Bay
If you've been wondering where your next relaxing slice-of-life RPG might come from, look no further than Moonglow Bay.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Content roundup
Xbox sales round-up: Hey, at least the bundles are good
We can't really expect mind-blowing sales from the Microsoft Store every week, but the meagre selection of deals that dropped this week was still pretty disappointing. Every cloud has a silver lining, however!

Posted 2 years ago 42
Rumour
Dead Space reboot is reportedly "a full-fledged remake"
The Dead Space rumour mill has fired up once more, thanks to a new report that states the alleged reboot of the series will be a "full-fledged" remake inspired by Capcom's Resident Evil remakes.

Posted 2 years ago 79
Series X
Human Fall Flat announces fifth anniversary Level Design Competition
Human Fall Flat is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a Level Design Competition, which could see your idea recreated and released in-game across consoles and PC.

Posted 2 years ago 10
Rumour
Microsoft and Hideo Kojima sign letter of intent for new Xbox game - report
Microsoft is reportedly moving closer to finalising a deal with Hideo Kojima to publish a new game by the legendary video game designer.

Posted 2 years ago 64
Video
Rainbow Six Extraction trailer showcases returning operator Alibi
Ubisoft's upcoming Rainbox Six Extraction has a new trailer that showcases a returning operator from Rainbow Six Siege. Alibi can make holographic images that will distract the alien enemies.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass loses CrossCode, Downwell, and more soon
Our first batch of Xbox Game Pass casualties for July has appeared in the 'leaving soon' section of the Game Pass app. CrossCode, Downwell, and Endless Space 2: Deluxe Edition will all drop out of Xbox Game Pass soon.

Posted 2 years ago 69
Series X
The Procession to Calvary launches for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S today
The Procession to Calvary, described as a "Pythonesque" adventure game, launches today for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Upcoming
Mass Effect and Dragon Age won't feature at EA Play Live this month
EA Play Live takes place on July 22nd, and to manage expectations, BioWare has announced that it won't be at the showcase, ruling out news on both the new Mass Effect and Dragon Age games currently in development.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Series X
Sea of Thieves Flags of Friendship event is live now
The Flags of Friendship event is live now in Sea of Thieves, offering bonus gold, double Favour, and Bilge Rat cosmetics.

Posted 2 years ago 49
Series X
Jurassic World Evolution 2 will let you customise guest buildings and add park decorations
Jurassic World Evolution 2 will have far more customisation capability than the first game, judging from the latest of Frontier's Feature Focus articles.

Posted 2 years ago 11
DLC
Streets of Rage 4 DLC launches in two weeks [updated]
Mr. X Nightmare arrives as Streets of Rage 4 DLC in just a few weeks, alongside a free update with a training system, a new difficulty level, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 50
Update
Xitilon adding nearly 20,000G in more title updates soon, considering Series X|S ports
If you've got any Xitilon games, be prepared to revisit them once more as the publisher has announced plans to add title updates to 17 of its games, each worth another 1,000G, in the coming weeks.

Posted 2 years ago 585
Series X
Button City launches for Xbox Series X|S in Q3 2021
Button City, a narrative adventure set in a pastel-coloured diorama world, has been confirmed as launching for Xbox Series X|S in Q3 2021.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
Operation: Tango achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Operation: Tango. There are 24 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 1 of which is secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls. There are 30 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
Blaster Master Zero achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Blaster Master Zero. There are 15 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 14 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Update
Microsoft Flight Simulator is about to get a huge performance boost
Asobo Studio has rewritten parts of Microsoft Flight Simulator's engine, giving the notoriously power-hungry game a huge performance boost.

Posted 2 years ago 22
Series X
Dead by Daylight handing out half a million Bloodpoints to all players
Dead by Daylight players can grab 500,000 Bloodpoints in celebration of the game's fifth anniversary event, which offers new challenges, cosmetics, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 16
Rumour
Dead Space speculation ramps up after EA updates dormant YouTube channel
EA has updated the Dead Space YouTube channel for the first time in nearly a decade, fuelling rumours that a new entry into the Dead Space franchise will be unveiled at this month's EA Play Live event.

Posted 2 years ago 30
Game Pass
Gang Beasts, Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling and more join Xbox Game Pass today
The Xbox Game Pass library continues to grow, receiving new additions today with Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, Gang Beasts, Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 26
Site news
Bean Dive 2021 begins tomorrow... time to show that backlog a little love!
The 12th annual TA Bean Dive event is here! This just-for-fun event is all about finally starting all those games you've been putting off for so long — here's everything you need to know to get involved.

Posted 2 years ago 97

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