Xbox Summer Spotlight live with "up to 20x more Rewards points" on select gamesThe Xbox Summer Spotlight is here for 2023 promising over 50 new games and preorders for Xbox over the next few weeks, a "huge sweepstakes," and more. [updated] Posted 12 days ago 53
Payday 3 closed beta begins today on Xbox for selected InsidersThe Payday 3 Closed Beta starts today with Xbox Insiders on Xbox Series X|S given a chance to join on a first-come first-served basis. [updated] Posted 12 days ago 27
Activision losing Transformers games comments an "error," Hasbro saysHasbro's recent comments regarding Activision having lost a number of Transformers games "were made in error," TrueAchievements has been told. [updated] Posted 8 days ago 129
Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller announced, preorders live nowMicrosoft has revealed the Stormcloud Vapor, the latest special edition Xbox Series X|S controller, which includes a unique dynamic background. [updated] Posted 15 days ago 67
TA Playlist Wrap-Up for June 2023 – Batman: The Telltale SeriesThe June 2023 TA Playlist game features a slightly different take on the Caped Crusader. Check out all the stats and feedback from this month’s game, Batman: The Telltale Series. Posted 8 days ago 19
Assassin's Creed Mirage completion will take up to 30 hoursUbisoft has now detailed how long Assassin's Creed Mirage might be, giving estimates for general playthroughs as well as how long completionists might take. Posted 8 days ago 61
Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard argument to UK's CMAMicrosoft has filed a new change of circumstances document with the CMA, calling for the regulator to consider its Call of Duty deal with Sony and more. Posted 8 days ago 25
TA Playlist Game for August 2023 AnnouncedWe picked four of the highest-rated, most-played games from this year’s annual Bean Dive event for the August 2023 TA Playlist poll. Join us as we traverse the beautiful Planet of Lana! Posted 8 days ago 27
Xbox Series S "just takes development effort," Baldur's Gate boss saysIn an interview discussing Baldur's Gate 3, Larien Studios' CEO said that the Xbox Series S isn't holding gaming back, "it just takes development effort." Posted 8 days ago 81
Final Fantasy XIV is at last coming to XboxXbox boss Phil Spencer appeared at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2023 to announce that the game is coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2024. Posted 8 days ago 84
Xbox Game Pass gets last July addition todayWe're about to move into August, but Xbox Game Pass still has one last July addition for us, with narrative cooking game Venba joining the service today. Posted 8 days ago 27
New Xbox games – July 31 to August 6Next week brings 16 new Xbox games to the platform, including F1 Manager 2023, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, and new Xbox Game Pass addition, Venba. Posted 9 days ago 26
Xbox sales: TA Team Picks (July 29)The Xbox sales are back this week, discounting games and DLC across console and PC. Here are the games the TrueAchievements news team thinks are good gets. Posted 10 days ago 18
Poll: Do you like the new Xbox Home Dashboard?Microsoft began rolling out the new Xbox dashboard to all players this week, so for this week's poll, we want to know: do you like the new Xbox Home Dashboard? Posted 10 days ago 302
Lies of P — everything we know about the Xbox Game Pass SoulslikeLies of P is an upcoming Soulslike action-RPG heading straight to Xbox Game Pass with its own dark version of Pinocchio's story — here's what we know so far... Posted 11 days ago 24
Battlefield 2042 gets wave of improvements in new updateDICE has rolled out a new update for Battlefield 2042, which reworks a map, adds attachments to a number of Vault Weapons, improves squad gameplay, and more. Posted 11 days ago 33
Xbox Game Pass adds "2015's most patriotic video game" Broforce soonDevolver Digital and developer Free Lives' action-packed run-and-gun game Broforce is coming soon to Xbox consoles and Xbox Game Pass. Posted 11 days ago 48
Xbox Game Pass JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes delayedEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which was set to launch into Xbox Game Pass later this year, has now been delayed, as confirmed by Rabbit & Bear Studios. Posted 11 days ago 23
Lies of P dev calls Xbox Game Pass launch a "thrilling opportunity"Round8 Studio, the developer behind the dark fantasy action-RPG based on Pinocchio, Lies of P, has said that Xbox Game Pass is a "thrilling opportunity." Posted 11 days ago 29
Remnant 2 devs working on performance and progression fixesRemnant II developer Gunfire Games has addressed community feedback and said that it's working on a number of fixes for the game "as quickly as possible." Posted 11 days ago 17
Slender: The Arrival to get "huge update" with visual overhaulBlue Isle Studios has just announced the ten-year anniversary update for Slender: The Arrival, which will bring a "complete visual overhaul" to the game. Posted 11 days ago 25
Ubisoft+ discounted down to just $1 for first month on XboxXbox users can get their first month of Ubisoft+ for $1, thanks to a new promotion that Ubisoft is running on its subscription service until August 9. Posted 11 days ago 102
Red Dead Redemption logo fuels more remaster speculationRed Dead Redemption remaster speculation has ramped up as Rockstar has now updated its website with a different logo and a new codename. Posted 11 days ago 52
Xbox Game Pass shooter Exoprimal adds new PvE mode with in-game awardsA new PvE mode arrives for Exoprimal today with Savage Gauntlet, with Capcom handing out in-game awards for those with the fastest completion times. Posted 11 days ago 26
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Xbox reveal sees Squidward enter the ringGameMill Entertainment has announced that multiplayer brawler Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One later this year. Posted 12 days ago 39
Diablo 4 patch fixes big Battle Pass issue following player complaintsThe latest patch for Diablo IV includes a confirmation prompt to combat accidental purchases of the Premium Battle Pass, among others. Posted 12 days ago 14
Elden Ring Xbox patch brings PvP and critical hit balance adjustmentsFromSoftware is now rolling out patch 1.10 for Elden Ring on Xbox consoles, which brings PvE and PvP balance adjustments and bug fixes to the action-RPG. Posted 12 days ago 13
Xbox Games with Gold August lineup announcedMicrosoft has announced the final Xbox Games with Gold lineup, revealing that Game Pass Ultimate and Gold members will have two free games to claim in August. Posted 12 days ago 158
August's TrueAchievements Targets announcedThe month is almost over, so it's time to announce three new gaming-related Targets for August 2023. Can you get gold medals in all of them? And we now have some extra stats... Posted 12 days ago 187
Like a Dragon Gaiden seemingly digital-only in the WestIt seems that upcoming Yakuza spin-off, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, will not get a physical release in the West. Posted 12 days ago 37
Terminator: Resistance Complete Edition coming to Xbox Series X|STerminator: Resistance - Complete Edition is on the way for Xbox Series X|S as a bundle with an "enhanced version" of Terminator: Resistance and more. Posted 12 days ago 43
Texas Chain Saw Massacre dev considering traditional DLC over battle passGun Interactive is looking at using "traditional DLC" for new content in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre instead of a battle pass system. Posted 12 days ago 42
Free Play Days features four free Xbox games this weekendThanks to Free Play Days, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold members now have four games they can play for free over the weekend, including Deceive Inc. Posted 12 days ago 33
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Xbox achievement list has arrivedWe have just picked up new achievements for Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew. There are 26 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 1 of which is secret. Posted 12 days ago 4
Xbox update finally brings a new Xbox Home Dashboard to consolesAfter months of testing, Microsoft is now finally rolling out a brand-new Home Dashboard for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Posted 13 days ago 301
Star Wars Outlaws isn't a "300-hour epic unfinishable RPG"Ubisoft has promised that unlike some of its games, Star Wars Outlaws won't be a massive RPG that will take you hundreds of hours to finish. Posted 13 days ago 52
Sea of Thieves delays Season Ten launch to OctoberRare has announced that due to difficulties with a "headline feature" Sea of Thieves Season Ten has been delayed until later this year. Posted 13 days ago 29
Remnant 2 first impressions: Don't let this gorgeous shooter slip byAction-RPG shooter, Remnant II, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, taking us to beautiful worlds filled with challenging enemies. Here are our early thoughts. Posted 13 days ago 20
PowerWash Simulator could be leaving Xbox Game Pass soonPowerWash Simulator could be leaving Xbox Game Pass soon as players have reported seeing a strange 'leaving soon' message when launching the game. Posted 13 days ago 55
Xbox Game Pass engagement up 22% year-over-year, reveals Microsoft CEOMicrosoft's latest financial results for FY23 Q4, reveal that Xbox Game Pass usage and overall gaming revenue have increased again this quarter. Posted 13 days ago 26
The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 studio to lay off 100 staffThe Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 studio CD Projekt Red has announced it will lay off around 9% of its workforce, roughly 100 employees. Posted 13 days ago 28
Moving Out 2 Xbox achievements now liveWe have just picked up new achievements for Moving Out 2. There are 28 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 8 of which are secret. Posted 13 days ago 34
Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm Xbox achievement list revealedWe have just picked up new achievements for Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm. There are 34 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 14 of which are secret. Posted 13 days ago 17
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 275 Microsoft Reward PointsThe 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 14 days ago 15
Easy Gamerscore: 28 quick completions from the Xbox saleThe latest weekly Xbox sale brings another bounty of 28 quick completions that are absolutely loaded with easy Gamerscore and discounted to the high heavens. Posted 14 days ago 12
Immortals Fenyx Rising sequel reportedly canceled by UbisoftAn Immortals Fenyx Rising sequel that was in early development at Ubisoft Quebec has been canceled by Ubisoft, according to a new report. Posted 14 days ago 119
Beloved Steam gem and occult plant-based puzzler comes to Xbox soonThe wonderful "occult puzzle game" Strange Horticulture will finally come to Xbox, and soon; we can start unraveling the dark mysteries of Undermere next week. Posted 14 days ago 9
Nicolas Cage screams into Dead by Daylight today with new achievementsIt's happening, people — Nicolas Cage joins Dead by Daylight today as a new Survivor, along with three new achievements and more... Posted 14 days ago 27
Shrek, Boss Baby, and more face off in Dreamworks All-Star Kart RacingPuss in Boots, Hiccup, and more will race across DreamWorks-themed tracks when DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing comes to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Posted 14 days ago 20
Gorgeous Starfield animated shorts offer glimpse at three major citiesBethesda has released a trio of Starfield animated shorts that give us a new look into three major cities in the highly-anticipated space RPG. Posted 14 days ago 5
Starfield fan spends 200 hours working out RPG's entire skill treeA devoted Starfield fan has spent 200 hours piecing together what they think is the RPG's entire skill tree from different trailers and gameplay footage. Posted 14 days ago 56
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 logo leaks via energy drink promoA Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 logo and Captain Price look to have been spotted on promotional packaging for Monster Energy drinks. Posted 14 days ago 28
Microsoft adds keyboard button mapping to some Xbox controllersAlpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insiders on PC are now testing a new keyboard button mapping feature for Xbox controllers, although it's currently game-dependent. Posted 14 days ago 14
Exoprimal celebrates big player milestone with in-game freebieExoprimal is already celebrating a significant player milestone after last week's Xbox Game Pass launch, and will give players a free skin to mark the occasion. Posted 14 days ago 46
Xbox Game Pass adds Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem todayThe latest game in the classic shooter series, Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem, joins Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass today for console, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Posted 14 days ago 26
Texas Chain Saw Massacre graphics modes revealed for Xbox Series X|SGun Interactive has now detailed graphics modes for upcoming Xbox Game Pass addition The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on Xbox Series X|S. Posted 14 days ago 19
Xbox sale round-up July 25th, 2023Discounts on Murder Diaries 2, Shady Part of Me, STAB STAB STAB!, Dead Dungeon, Steampunk Tower 2, Assault On Metaltron, Homefront: The Revolution and more Posted 14 days ago 38
Popular Xbox games — July 23, 2023Our latest Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Modern Warfare 2 moving into the top spot while older CoD titles continue to see a resurgence. Posted 15 days ago 14
Tencent to acquire major stake in Dying Light developer TechlandChinese conglomerate Tencent is set to further expand its reach in the gaming industry by becoming a majority shareholder of Dying Light developer Techland. Posted 15 days ago 41
Xbox is giving away these wild pizza-scented TMNT Xbox controllersXbox is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to give away multiple limited-edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Xbox controllers that smell of pizza. Posted 15 days ago 100
Star Wars Outlaws devs on how new location "stands out" in the galaxyMassive Entertainment shared some new details about Toshara, a new location created for Star Wars Outlaws, in a behind-the-scenes look at the game. Posted 15 days ago 6
Mortal Kombat 1 confirms Homelander, Peacemaker, and more in DLC packFollowing numerous leaks and rumors, NetherRealm has confirmed the roster of crime-fighting characters coming in the first Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack. Posted 15 days ago 34
Atlas Fallen's Xbox achievement list is overflowing with collectiblesThe Atlas Fallen Xbox achievements are now live, revealing that players will have a lot of collectibles to uncover in Deck 13's upcoming action-RPG. Posted 15 days ago 27
Star Wars Outlaws lets you betray Jabba the Hutt or keep it casualStar Wars Outlaws developers say you can not only take on missions from Jabba the Hutt but also choose to betray him as scoundrel Kay Vess. Posted 15 days ago 8
Diablo 4 devs know latest patch "is bad" and won't do it "ever again"Blizzard has spoken Diablo IV's latest patch and why it nerfed player power. It's also vowed not to release a patch like that "ever again." Posted 15 days ago 46
EA closing servers of classic Tiger Woods PGA Tour Xbox 360 game soonEA has announced that servers for Xbox 360 golf game Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 will close later this year, discontinuing several achievements in the process. Posted 15 days ago 26
New Xbox games – July 24 to 30Another 14 new Xbox games come to the platform next week, including The Expanse: A Telltale Series, Remnant 2, and Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. Posted 16 days ago 39
Wildmender Xbox achievement list drops earlyWe have just picked up new achievements for Wildmender. There are 84 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 54 of which are secret. Posted 16 days ago 9
Xbox Ultimate Game Sale: TA Team Picks (July 22)The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 has cut prices on games and DLC across console and PC. Here are the games we think are worthy of your collection. Posted 17 days ago 16
Poll: Do you prefer Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Core?Microsoft has announced that Xbox Live Gold is ending soon, so for this week's poll, we want to know: Do you prefer Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Core? Posted 17 days ago 243
Ubisoft CEO says Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal is "good news"Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has described Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard as "good news" as it validates Ubisoft's own mobile strategy. Posted 18 days ago 35
Action-packed Atlas Fallen trailer explores combat and co-opFocus Entertainment has dropped a fresh trailer for the upcoming action-RPG, Atlas Fallen, which explores the game's sand-wielding combat and co-op gameplay. Posted 18 days ago 8
Xbox gets over 1300 retro games with "biggest content drop in history," available nowXbox gets "the biggest content drop in Xbox history" with Antstream Arcade's catalog, which is available for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One today! [update] Posted 25 days ago 243
Fill the Pikmin 4 void by playing this brilliant Xbox Game Pass gemFeeling left out on Pikmin 4 launch day? Looking to command a horde of tiny creatures? Here's why you should check out the wonderful Tinykin on Xbox Game Pass! Posted 18 days ago 29
Easy Gamerscore: 24 quick completions from the Xbox saleA new weekly Xbox sale is now live, and we've gone through all the games on offer to bring you a list of 24 quick completions for your easy Gamerscore needs. Posted 18 days ago 18
Xbox Game Pass has already confirmed four games for AugustThe Xbox Game Pass team has already confirmed several additions for next month, including beloved platformer Celeste and three more games. Posted 18 days ago 20
Remnant 2 has hundreds of hours of secrets, achievements are "player-friendly"Gunfire Games made sure that unlocking all Remnant 2 Xbox achievements was "very player-friendly" experience according to the co-op shooter's principal designer. Posted 18 days ago 39
Diablo 4 Season 1: Everything you need to knowDiablo IV: Season 1 — Season of the Malignant — begins later today, and we've got everything you need to know about the first hellish season right here. Posted 1 month ago 54
The Expanse: A Telltale Series Xbox achievements arrive from deep spaceThe Expanse: A Telltale Series Xbox achievements are now live ahead of the narrative-focused adventure game's late-July release date. Posted 19 days ago 63
Sea of Thieves adds new Xbox achievements with Monkey Island updateThe Journey to Mêlée Island begins today in Sea of Thieves as the first of three Tall Tales from The Legend of Monkey Island collaboration. Posted 19 days ago 87
The Witcher 3 headlines this weekend's Xbox Free Play DaysFree Play Days returns once more, giving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers four free games to play over the weekend. Posted 19 days ago 27
Xbox Game Pass adds two games today, including The Wandering VillageXbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass subscribers can play two more games today, as Figment 2: Creed Valley and The Wandering Village join the service. Posted 19 days ago 31
Venba cooks up Xbox achievements ahead of Game Pass launchNarrative cooking game Venba launches into Xbox Game Pass soon, and its achievement list is now ready to serve giving us plenty of time to prepare. Posted 19 days ago 13
Gundam Evolution server closure to discontinue all Xbox achievementsBandai Namco is shutting down Gundam Evolution's servers later this year, despite the free-to-play first-person shooter launching in late 2022. Posted 19 days ago 94
Stranded Deep to patch bug that instantly unlocks Xbox achievementsDeveloper Beam Team Games is looking to patch an easy Gamerscore method in Stranded Deep that allows players to unlock all achievements in just minutes. Posted 20 days ago 235
Diablo 4 players unhappy as update nerfs all classes ahead of Season 1Blizzard has vowed to address player concerns regarding the vast number of nerfs included in Diablo IV's pre-season update, which has now rolled out on Xbox. Posted 20 days ago 62
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard extend deal deadline to OctoberMicrosoft's deadline to complete its proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been extended by three months to October. Posted 20 days ago 56
The Borderlands Compilation: Pandora's Box leaks via ratings boardSouth Africa's rating body has leaked what appears to be an all-in-one Borderlands collection titled, The Borderlands Compilation: Pandora's Box. Posted 20 days ago 81
Xbox Game Pass adds Annapurna's stylish puzzle game MaquetteMaquette, the gorgeous first-person puzzle game from Annapurna Interactive and developer Graceful Decay, is now available with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Posted 20 days ago 26
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 275 Microsoft Reward PointsThe 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 21 days ago 17
Easy Gamerscore: 31 quick completions from the Xbox Ultimate Game SaleThe Xbox Ultimate Game Sale is firmly underway, and we've plundered its depths to bring you a list of 31 quick completions for your easy Gamerscore needs. Posted 21 days ago 17
Developer apologizes for poor reception of game two years after launchOne Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story dev says they're now aware, over two years later, of "just how bad" the reception for their game was. Posted 21 days ago 77
Toem Xbox achievements go live alongside Game Pass dropToem drops into Xbox Game Pass today as a surprise addition, and the Xbox achievements have just landed right alongside it — check them out here... Posted 21 days ago 24
Xbox Game Pass adds another seven games in July, including CelesteThe next batch of games coming soon to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass has been announced. Another seven games will join Game Pass in July, including Celeste. Posted 21 days ago 87
Stardew Valley teases "secrets" and new festival coming in Update 1.6Stardew Valley's Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) has hinted at the new content coming with Update 1.6, including a new festival and "secrets." Posted 21 days ago 12
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 seemingly confirmed by DMCA takedownsThis year's Call of Duty could be Modern Warfare 3, as the game has apparently been referenced in numerous DMCA strikes sent by Activision. Posted 21 days ago 24
Star Wars Outlaws planet sizes as big as parts of AC OdysseyUbisoft is yet to reveal the full scope of the world of Star Wars Outlaws, but creative director Julian Gerighty spoke about how big its planets might be. Posted 21 days ago 41
Game Pass loses five more Xbox games soon, including Marvel's AvengersMicrosoft has announced that Marvel's Avengers, The Ascent, and three more games will leave Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in July. Posted 21 days ago 113
Xbox Game Pass adds two games today including delisted Xbox 360 titleAnother two games join Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass today, including Double Fine's delisted Xbox 360 adventure title, The Cave. Posted 21 days ago 24
Xbox sale round-up July 18th, 2023Discounts on Hungry Shark World, Outbreak, Escape Sequence , Tears of Avia, God's Trigger, MudRunner, Shady Part of Me and more Posted 21 days ago 42
Popular Xbox games — July 16, 2023Our latest Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Exoprimal shoot straight into the top ten after launching into Xbox Game Pass. Posted 22 days ago 6
Servers for classic Xbox 360 FPS seemingly fixed by MicrosoftMicrosoft has apparently fixed matchmaking servers for the online-only Xbox 360 first-person shooter Shadowrun, which launched back in 2007. Posted 22 days ago 65
Disney Dreamlight Valley confirms DreamSnaps release dateGameloft has just dropped the Disney Dreamlight Valley DreamSnaps update patch notes, confirming when we'll see the game's "first multiplayer feature" arrive. Posted 22 days ago 3
Fable narrative lead "stepping away" leaving reboot with "heroically talented team"After around a year as narrative lead on Playground Games' Fable, Anna Megill says it's "wrenching to leave it behind" but that it's time for new projects. Posted 22 days ago 100
Xbox 360 Call of Duty games see huge spike in players after server fixMatchmaking servers for a number of older Xbox 360 Call of Duty games have apparently been updated, seeing players flock back to Black Ops 2 and more in droves. Posted 22 days ago 76
Microsoft confirms Xbox Game Pass Core and the end of Games with GoldMicrosoft has now confirmed that Xbox Game Pass Core is replacing Xbox Live Gold and that Games with Gold will soon be a thing of the past Posted 22 days ago 420
Assassin's Creed Mirage has no DLC plans "for now"Assassin's Creed Mirage looks as though it'll again differ from the latest AC games as the team has no plans for "extensive post-launch" or DLC... "for now." Posted 22 days ago 36
Remnant 2 Xbox achievements require killing a boss without taking damageGunfire Games' third-person action-RPG Remnant returns to Xbox next week with Remnant 2 next week, and we now have its Xbox achievement list. Posted 22 days ago 33
Minecraft's deadliest creature rethinks life to focus on cold drinksIf you've been looking out for something Minecraft-themed (specifically two feet tall and glowing) then the Creeper Mini Fridge might be what you're after. Posted 22 days ago 19
New Xbox games — July 17 to 23Another 17 new Xbox games come to the platform this week, including Skullgirls 2nd Encore, Maquette, Techtonia, and The Wandering Village. Posted 23 days ago 29
Xbox Game Pass Core to replace Xbox Live Gold soon – reportA new leak has revealed that Microsoft is doing away with Xbox Live Gold soon and replacing it with a new service called Xbox Game Pass Core. Posted 22 days ago 144
Sony finally signs Call of Duty deal with MicrosoftMicrosoft and Sony have signed a "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation should Microsoft complete its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Posted 23 days ago 188
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora: Release date, gameplay, and story detailsAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora is Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment's much-anticipated open-world action-adventure game — here's what we know so far... Posted 24 days ago 45
FTC loses appeal bid to halt Microsoft-Activision Blizzard dealThe US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has lost its appeal, meaning Microsoft can now close out its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. [Updated] Posted 26 days ago 105
Follow TrueAchievements on our new Bluesky accountTrueAchievements has begun a new social media journey on Bluesky! Make sure you keep up to date with our new social media account by following us. Posted 24 days ago 111
Major Nelson is leaving Xbox after more than 20 yearsXbox director of programming Larry Hryb, better known as Major Nelson, has announced that he is leaving Microsoft after more than two decades at the company. Posted 24 days ago 141
Poll: Will you be playing Exoprimal?Capcom's much-hyped dino-shooter is finally here, so for this week's poll, we want to know: will you be playing Exoprimal now it's arrived for Xbox Game Pass? Posted 24 days ago 110
Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family preview ends soonMicrosoft has confirmed that after trialing the subscription plan for almost a year, the Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family preview is closing next month. Posted 25 days ago 27
The Wandering Village Xbox achievements go live before Game Pass launchWe have just picked up new achievements for The Wandering Village, which launches into Xbox Game Pass through Xbox Game Preview next week. Posted 25 days ago 11
Vote now for August 2023's TA Playlist gameIf you took the plunge with the 14th Annual Bean Dive event, chances are good at least one of this month’s TA Playlist nominees was on your list. Cast your vote for the August TA Playlist Game of the Month! Posted 25 days ago 41
CMA extends Microsoft-Activision deal deadline to AugustThe Competition and Markets Authority has pushed back its deadline for a final decision on Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Posted 25 days ago 64
Introducing new TrueAchievements monthly and yearly shareable summariesWe always like to add new features, and today we have upgraded your monthly and yearly summaries with brand-new share images and options. Posted 25 days ago 51
Exoprimal stomps onto Xbox Game Pass today, Capcom ID neededThe time has come, and the much-hyped dino-shooter Exoprimal launches into Xbox Game Pass today, pitting humans and exosuits against waves of dinos. Posted 25 days ago 51
Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 now live with almost 1,000 discountsThe massive Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 is now live with huge discounts across a range of Xbox games, bundles, DLC packs, and more. Posted 25 days ago 120
Samsung giving away free $25 Xbox Gift Cards to Galaxy ownersSamsung Galaxy owners in the United States can claim a free $25 Xbox Gift Card for use on the Xbox store as part of Samsung's 'Summer of Galaxy' promotion. Posted 26 days ago 113
Mind-bending puzzle game Maquette joins Xbox Game Pass next weekAfter missing its 2022 release window, Annapurna Interactive's mind-bending puzzle game Maquette finally has a release date and joins Xbox Game Pass next week. Posted 26 days ago 11
Birth wants you to "build your special friend" from bones and organsAdventure puzzle game Birth, which wants you to "build your special friend" from bones and organs, comes to Xbox later this month. Posted 26 days ago 12
Astroneer "cracks open" with Custom Games Xbox updateAstroneer gets its Custom Games update today, which lets players make new saves with "unique characteristics like hardcore permadeath" and more. Posted 26 days ago 18
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden release date set for November on XboxLife is Strange developer Don't Nod has announced a November release date for its otherworldly Xbox Series X|S action-RPG, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Posted 26 days ago 3
Disney Dreamlight Valley to let you earn hundreds of free Moonstones weeklyGameloft has now clarified a few key details about Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming DreamSnaps update, such as how many Moonstones can be earned each week. Posted 26 days ago 4
Everspace 2 confirmed for Xbox and Game PassEverspace 2 is already in PC Game Pass, but Xbox players will get their turn when Everspace 2 launches for Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass next month. Posted 26 days ago 17
Free Play Days features four free Xbox games this weekendFree Play Days is back once again, giving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold members four games they can play for free this weekend. Posted 26 days ago 26
Exoprimal achievements roar onto Xbox ahead of Game Pass launchThe Exoprimal Xbox achievement list is now here ahead of the team-based dinosaur shooter's day one launch into Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Posted 26 days ago 36
Nostalgia hit inbound as Gex Trilogy announced for XboxLimited Run Games is bringing the classic platforming of the Gex Trilogy to Xbox via a remaster using the studio's proprietary Carbon Engine. Posted 26 days ago 65
Xbox rolling out new voice reporting feature to combat toxic playersMicrosoft has just announced a new safety measure: its voice reporting feature, which lets players capture clips of "inappropriate voice activity." Posted 26 days ago 110
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown delayed into 2024The recent Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Connect has revealed that KT Racing's next game won't be launching on Xbox until "early 2024." Posted 26 days ago 11
Mythforce brings its cartoon co-op dungeon crawling to Xbox soonFans of early-morning cartoons like He-Man: Masters of the Universe should check out Mythforce, a cartoon-style first-person fantasy roguelike coming to Xbox. Posted 26 days ago 6
The Crew Motorfest achievements speed onto Xbox earlyThe Crew Motorfest Xbox achievements are now live, giving us a good look at what we'll get up to in Ubisoft's open-world racing game come September. Posted 27 days ago 43
New Hellboy: Web of Wyrd Xbox trailer hits with a fistful of gameplayNew Hellboy: Web of Wyrd gameplay has dropped, offering another look at the roguelike action-brawler game, but a release date is still nowhere to be found. Posted 27 days ago 15
CMA warns of potential "new merger investigation" over Activision Blizzard dealThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal could face a fresh merger investigation. Posted 27 days ago 129
Texas Chain Saw Massacre cuts new trailer ahead of Game Pass launchGun Interactive has dropped a fresh trailer for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, offering us a look at more gruesome kills ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch. Posted 27 days ago 36
Mobile phenomenon Stumble Guys challenges Fall Guys on XboxThe ID@Xbox Showcase has revealed that mobile hit and multiplayer knockout royale game, Stumble Guys, is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Posted 27 days ago 26
Assassin's Creed Red could release on Xbox as early as next yearAssassin's Creed Red could bring its feudal Japanese setting to Xbox as earlier as next year, according to a recent post from Ubisoft. Posted 27 days ago 35
Microsoft unveils sparkly new collection of Xbox accessoriesMicrosoft has unveiled seven new sparkly Xbox accessories with its Desigend for Xbox Summer Collection 2023, which includes Xbox controllers, an SSD, and more. Posted 27 days ago 46
Boxville Xbox achievement list revealed way ahead of launchWe have just picked up new achievements for Boxville. There are 18 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret. Posted 27 days ago 8
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 275 Microsoft Reward PointsThe 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 28 days ago 18
Easy Gamerscore: 32 quick completions from the Xbox saleA new Xbox sale filled with easy Gamerscore is now live, and after looking at everything on offer, we've compiled a list of 32 quick completions for you. Posted 28 days ago 7
Xbox demos go live with ID@Xbox Demo FestThe ID@Xbox Demo Fest has begun — we've updated our list of all the Xbox demos available and playable throughout the event! Take a look at what's included... Posted 29 days ago 25
Microsoft wins FTC court case to acquire Activision BlizzardMicrosoft has won its court case against the FTC to acquire Activision Blizzard, with a judge denying the regulator's request for a preliminary injunction. Posted 28 days ago 249
Mortal Kombat 1 Homelander rumor seemingly confirmedFollowing multiple leaks and rumors, Homelander from The Boys has been confirmed for Mortal Kombat 1 and will be available at "some point" in the fighting game. Posted 28 days ago 12
Xbox Game Pass no-show could finally join service soonOriginally down for a winter 2022 Xbox Game Pass launch, Annapurna Interactive's first-person puzzle game Maquette could finally be about to join the service. Posted 28 days ago 22
Xbox Game Pass' Exoprimal roadmap shows Monster Hunter collab and moreThe much-hyped dino shooter game Exoprimal is soon to launch into Xbox Game Pass, and has just dropped its roadmap and launch trailer. Posted 28 days ago 24
Diablo 4 devs "figuring out" how to add more storageBlizzard "hears everybody" and is trying to "figure out" how to add more storage to Diablo 4, an issue players have been desperate for a fix for since launch. Posted 28 days ago 25
Huge Halo: The Master Chief Collection update lands on Xbox this weekA huge free update for Halo: MCC that includes improvements to Firefight and more arrives on Xbox and PC tomorrow for all players. Posted 28 days ago 72
Diablo 4 Xbox Game Pass release rumor shot down by BlizzardA new rumor suggesting that a Diablo 4 Xbox Game Pass release is happening soon has been quashed by Blizzard president Mike Ybarra. Posted 28 days ago 29
Common'hood joins Xbox Game Pass, achievements now liveXbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass get two more games today, including the "community building and economy management game" Common'hood. Posted 28 days ago 58
Xbox sale round-up July 11th, 2023Discounts on Rain World, Outbreak, Togges, Genetic Disaster, Borderlands 2, OlliOlli World, Outbreak: Epidemic Definitive Edition and more Posted 28 days ago 32
Skullgirls 2nd Encore Xbox achievements now liveWe have just picked up new achievements for Skullgirls 2nd Encore. There are 48 achievements worth a total of 1,150 Gamerscore, 18 of which are secret. Posted 29 days ago 68
Popular Xbox games — July 9, 2023Our latest Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees GTA V retake the top spot, dethroning Fortnite, while Elden Ring re-joins the top 40. Posted 29 days ago 11
Disney Dreamlight Valley update will offer new way to earn MoonstonesDisney Dreamlight Valley will soon get the DreamSnaps update, which will offer weekly challenges with the chance to earn Moonstones and more. Posted 29 days ago 8
Clockwork Revolution inspirations revealed... no, not BioShockDespite its BioShock-like appearance, InXile's upcoming Xbox-exclusive RPG Clockwork Revolution is described as the "love child" of two Troika Games RPGs. Posted 29 days ago 34
Respawn looks to be developing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor sequel alreadyStar Wars Jedi: Survivor developer Respawn Entertainment is currently hiring, and the descriptions look to suggest that the next game is in development. Posted 29 days ago 41
Black Panther game confirmed with new EA studio announcementEA has just announced a new studio, and while doing so, confirmed it's working on an action-adventure game based on Marvel's Black Panther. Posted 29 days ago 27
Assassin's Creed devs say "there's no XP-based progression" in MirageUbisoft has dropped a new look at the development of Assassin's Creed Mirage with a focus on its protagonist, Basim, and his "evolution... to Master Assassin." Posted 29 days ago 39
Microsoft changes Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Ultimate conversion rateThe Xbox Support site has been updated to reveal that you will now lose subscription time when converting Xbox Live Gold time to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Posted 29 days ago 183
New Xbox games — July 10 to 16Next week sees 16 new games heading to the Xbox platform, including Xbox Game Pass launches like Exoprimal, and new additions like Common'hood. Posted 30 days ago 20
Xbox sales: TA Team Picks (July 8)This week Microsoft is discounting another batch of games on the Xbox Store, so the TrueAchievements news team has had a look to find our top picks. Posted 1 month ago 18
Poll: Will you be starting a seasonal character in Diablo 4: Season 1?Diablo IV's first season kicks off later this month. For this week's poll, we want to know: will you be starting a seasonal character in Diablo IV: Season 1? Posted 1 month ago 76
Friday the 13th: The Game update seemingly resets some achievementsFriday the 13th: The Game's update, which levelled up all players, gave out Legendary Perks, and more, also seems to have affected at least one achievement. Posted 1 month ago 236
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin open beta now live on XboxPlayers on Xbox Series X|S who want to play Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin early, can now download the open beta from the Xbox Store. Posted 1 month ago 7
Xbox confirms several games involved in upcoming ID@Xbox Demo FestThe ID@Xbox Demo Fest kicks off soon, and ahead of revealing the full list, the Xbox team has confirmed several of the games which will feature in the event... Posted 1 month ago 22
Immortals of Aveum's magical mechanics unpacked ahead of Xbox launchAscendant Studios has dropped a fresh Immortals of Aveum trailer and blog, which dives into the spells we'll be able to wield in the upcoming magical FPS game. Posted 1 month ago 11
Dead by Daylight explains how on earth Nicolas Cage ends up thereIf you had questions about how Nicolas Cage finds himself in Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive has answers — and a new trailer. Posted 1 month ago 13
Battlefield 2042 Arkangel Directive event to add new limited-time modeBattlefield 2042 players will be able to play the new Arkangel Directive event next week, which offers a new limited-time Control mode and a host of rewards. Posted 1 month ago 6
Rainbow Six Siege cut mouse and keyboard "spoofers" on console by 78%Ubisoft explains why it didn't ban mouse and keyboard players on console, and how successful its MouseTrap detection system has been. Posted 1 month ago 50
Check out all 25 Gimmick! Special Edition Xbox achievementsWe have just picked up new achievements for Gimmick! Special Edition. There are 25 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret. Posted 1 month ago 17
Saints Row: Doc Ketchum's Murder Circus DLC adds six Xbox achievementsThe Doc Ketchum's Murder Circus DLC for Saints Row is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, offering up six additional Xbox achievements. Posted 1 month ago 46
Xbox Game Pass adds chaotic adventure game McPixel 3 todayXbox Game Pass continues its July additions with McPixel 3, which joins the Game Pass library today as a "a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure" game. Posted 1 month ago 34
Free Play Days includes four Xbox games this weekendXbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers have four games they can play for free this weekend, thanks to Free Play Days. Posted 1 month ago 20
Xbox Series X|S adds new Hi-Fi Rush dynamic backgroundJust after dropping a free Hi-Fi Rush update with new achievements, a new Hi-Fi Rush dynamic background is available now for Xbox Series X|S. Posted 1 month ago 19
Sniper Elite 5 adds new achievements with new mission and weapon packThe last content drop for Season Pass Two in Sniper Elite 5 arrives today, adding three new achievements, a new mission, and more. Posted 1 month ago 17
Naraka Bladepoint to offer Xbox Game Pass bonus once it's free-to-playNetEase Games has announced that Naraka: Bladepoint will go free-to-play later this month, with Xbox Game Pass members gaining benefits. Posted 1 month ago 22
Xbox gets Activision Blizzard approval from another regulatorThe Competition Tribunal of South Africa has approved Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard without any conditions. Posted 1 month ago 40
Assassin's Creed Mirage History of Baghdad feature has in-game rewardAssassin's Creed Mirage will have a History of Baghdad feature which is tied to player progression and unlocks an in-game reward. Posted 1 month ago 28
Hi-Fi Rush adds new achievements with free updateThe free Arcade Challenge! Update! drops today for Hi-Fi Rush with new game modes, new special attacks, new rewards, and more — including new achievements! Posted 1 month ago 29
Atlas Fallen goes gold ahead of Xbox releaseFollowing its delay in March, Focus Entertainment has revealed that fantasy action-RPG Atlas Fallen has gone gold ahead of its launch on Xbox next month. Posted 1 month ago 25
Xbox Game Pass adds six more games soon including delisted 360 gameAnother wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in July has been revealed, including a "mind-blowing save-the-day adventure" game. Posted 1 month ago 66
GTA V makes "surprise return" to Xbox Game Pass todayXbox Game Pass is happily doling out surprises today, not least of which is the surprise return of GTA V to the Game Pass service. Posted 1 month ago 74
Xbox returns to Tokyo Game Show in 2023The CESA has revealed that Tokyo Game Show will use the entirety of the Makuhari Messe venue for the first time in four years, and Xbox will be attending. Posted 1 month ago 15
Xbox Game Pass adds gorgeous action-RPG early, available nowThe next Xbox Game Pass addition seems to have arrived early, with action-RPG Sword and Fairy: Together Forever already available on the service. Posted 1 month ago 27
Announcing Bean Dive 2023The annual TA Bean Dive event is back... prepare to wave goodbye to your completion percentage, then later enjoy the thrill of working back up to your original greatness. You can do this... probably. Posted 1 month ago 82
Xbox and Bethesda attending Gamescom just before Starfield launchesYou might have a chance to get some hands-on time with Starfield ahead of its launch as Xbox and Bethesda will be attending Gamescom in August. Posted 1 month ago 5
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: An exceptional but pricey Xbox headsetThe Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is one of the best Xbox wireless headsets around. Here's what Sean had to say about the pricey new headset. Posted 1 month ago 26
New monthly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now liveThe 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 1 month ago 25
Easy Gamerscore: 63 quick completions from the Xbox saleThe latest Xbox sale is filled with cheap and easy Gamerscore, and we've plundered its depths to bring you a list of 63 quick completions to help you reach your next Gamerscore milestone. Posted 1 month ago 17
PowerWash Simulator roadmap reveals upcoming Warhammer 40K crossoverWarhammer 40,000 is heading to PowerWash Simulator later this year according to Futurlab's updated roadmap — will we trade grass stains for bloodstains? Posted 1 month ago 44
Dying Light 2 getting crossover event with The Walking DeadTechland has announced that the next Summer of Horrors event in Dying Light 2 will be a crossover with the fantastic The Walking Dead. Posted 1 month ago 14
The Division 2 suspending players and undoing progress from XP exploitPlayers who have exploited a bug in The Division 2's Descent game mode will be issued a suspension and will see their account progress rolled back. Posted 1 month ago 89
Blizzard announces three-part Overwatch mini-series starting this weekBlizzard has announced Genesis as an upcoming Overwatch mini-series, with the first part of the series set to arrive later this week. Posted 1 month ago 10
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown possibly delayed into 2024While it had originally been slated to launch this year, Nacon's financials appear to reveal that Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has been delayed into 2024. Posted 1 month ago 23
Banjo-Kazooie devs unsure if the franchise will returnBanjo-Kazooie recently turned 25, and while many players feel a pang of nostalgia for the series, its original creators aren't "convinced the audience is there" for a new game. Posted 1 month ago 87
Disney Speedstorm nears Early Access finish line with new release dateDisney Speedstorm now has a release date for when it'll leave Early Access and launch in full as a free-to-play experience for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Posted 1 month ago 14
Xbox sale round-up July 4th, 2023Discounts on Snake Pass, Bully: Scholarship Edition, Cronostase Electric Collection, Fatum Betula, Murder Diaries, Liberated: Enhanced Edition, MudRunner and more Posted 1 month ago 58
Popular Xbox games — July 2, 2023Our latest Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Sea of Thieves sail up for a big jump up the chart, with new Xbox Game Pass additions popping up further down. Posted 1 month ago 9
The Settlers New Allies drops surprise Xbox release dateAfter being indefinitely delayed days away from its initial launch for Xbox, a surprise announcement has given The Settlers: New Allies a sudden new release date. Posted 1 month ago 20
Introducing TrueAchievements' Xbox Game Pass LeaderboardsDo you play a lot of games on Xbox Game Pass? If you do, we have some brand new leaderboards you may be interested in checking out. Posted 1 month ago 59
Ark: Survival Evolved remaster delayed, now launching in Early AccessStudio Wildcard has announced that Ark: Survival Ascended is being pushed back by a few months and that it will now launch into Early Access. Posted 1 month ago 24
New Xbox walkthroughs June 2023In June, 18 new Xbox walkthroughs were published by the TrueAchievements community for games such as Resident Evil 4, Planet of Lana, and We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie. Posted 1 month ago 13
Microsoft slashes Rewards points for monthly Xbox punch cardMicrosoft has slashed the number of Rewards points you can earn from the Monthly Bonus Round punch card in the Rewards app on Xbox. Posted 1 month ago 174
Lord of the Rings: Gollum dev to shut down following bungled launchThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum dev Daedalic Entertainment is closing its development department and canceling a follow-up LOTR game. Posted 1 month ago 52
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective delayed Xbox achievements finally appearAfter a brief delay, achievements for the supernatural puzzle-solving thriller Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective are now finally live on Xbox. Posted 1 month ago 16
Xbox Game Pass gets first July addition todayJuly is here, and so is the first Xbox Game Pass addition for the month: 90s "retro arcade adventure" game Arcade Paradise joins the service today! Posted 1 month ago 31
New Xbox games — July 3 to 9Eight new Xbox game releases are coming next week, including former Stadia-exclusive Gylt and classic NES platformer Gimmick! Special Edition. Posted 1 month ago 25
Game Pass loses three more Xbox games soon, including Spelunky 2Microsoft has now revealed that another three games will leave Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in July, including the superb platformer Spelunky 2. Posted 1 month ago 79
Xbox sales: TA Team Picks (July 1)Microsoft is once again holding a number of sales on the Xbox Store, discounting console and PC games. Here are the TrueAchievements news team's top picks. Posted 1 month ago 13
Poll: Are you happy with July's Games with Gold?July's Games with Gold lineup has now been revealed, and for this week's poll, we want to know: are you happy with July’s Games with Gold? Posted 1 month ago 70