TrueAchievements news archive for June 2023

Game Pass
No More Robots head says Xbox Game Pass is "amazing," teases new games
No More Robots' founder has praised Xbox Game Pass, calling it "amazing" and teased that two unannounced games are coming to the service in addition to Spirittea.

Posted 1 month ago 35
Series X
Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox may require "compromises" due to Series S
Baldur's Gate 3 is still coming to Xbox, but Larian has confirmed that the Xbox Series S is causing headaches, leading to Microsoft engineers being drafted in.

Posted 1 month ago 86
Series X
New Avatar: The Last Airbender game coming to Xbox this fall
Coming to Xbox later this year, Avatar: Quest for Balance will let you “relive the epic adventure of the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series.”

Posted 1 month ago 40
Industry
Sega isn't open to acquisition talks but is "very close" with Xbox
Despite having a "great relationship" with Microsoft and its management team, Sega says it's not open to acquisition talks.

Posted 1 month ago 70
Series X
Blade Runner returning to gaming after 25 years with new console title
The just-announced Blade Runner 2033 Labyrinth from Annapurna Interactive will "bring the revered franchise back to games for the first time in 25 years."

Posted 1 month ago 25
Series X
Sea of Thieves sends over 15,000 cheaters to the brig
Rare's first Sea of Thieves Fair Play Update tells us how many player accounts have been banned and suspended for cheating and toxicity.

Posted 1 month ago 53
List
PowerWash Simulator's delayed SpongeBob Xbox achievements finally wash up
Following a brief delay, achievements for the highly-anticipated PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob SquarePants DLC are now finally live on Xbox.

Posted 1 month ago 64
Game Pass
Annapurna showcases six exciting games coming to Xbox Game Pass
The Annapurna Interactive Showcase was absolutely packed with Xbox Game Pass announcements, including new game reveals, release dates, and more. Here is a round-up of all the Game Pass news from the event.

Posted 1 month ago 46
Series X
The excellent Stray finally claws its way over to Xbox in August
Bluetweleve and Annapurna Interactive's excellent feline adventure game Stray is finally coming to Xbox in August after launching as a PlayStation console exclusive.

Posted 1 month ago 79
Interview
Xbox Game Pass Turnip Boy sequel takes things to "a whole new genre"
2023's Xbox Game Pass lineup includes the upcoming sequel to the fantastic Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, and we reached out to developer Snoozy Kazoo to find out more about Turnip Boy Robs a Bank.

Posted 1 month ago 39
GWG
Xbox Games with Gold July lineup announced
Microsoft has now announced July's Xbox Games with Gold lineup. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold members will have two free Xbox games they can download, including Darkwood.

Posted 1 month ago 160
Game Pass
Football Manager 2024 to join Xbox Game Pass with game-changing feature
Sports Interactive says Football Manager 2024 will join Xbox Game Pass and offer a new feature fans have been asking for for over 20 years.

Posted 1 month ago 17
Industry
Activision CEO doesn't "agree" with Xbox Game Pass-style services
Activision's Bobby Kotick says that he "doesn't agree" with multi-game services like Xbox Game Pass, but accepts that he and Microsoft can "agree to disagree."

Posted 1 month ago 75
List
Exclusive: Double Dragon Gaiden Rise of the Dragons Xbox achievements revealed
A new entry into the iconic Double Dragon franchise comes to Xbox next month with the launch of Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, and we now have the beat 'em up's achievement list.

Posted 1 month ago 25
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass adds beloved Story of Seasons game today
Xbox Game Pass adds another great game today with the arrival of June's last Game Pass addition: Story of Seasons Friends of Mineral Town.

Posted 1 month ago 33
Game Pass
Frostpunk dev inks deal that's "gonna be a blast" for Xbox Game Pass fans
Frostpunk developer, 11 Bit Studios, has signed a new deal with Microsoft to bring its games to Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 1 month ago 21
Industry
Microsoft CEO would "love" to drop Xbox exclusives but can't because of Sony
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared his thoughts on Xbox exclusive games, saying he "has no love for that world," but Sony has "defined market competition."

Posted 1 month ago 58
Series X
Xbox achievement issue seems to be back following Microsoft's fix
It seems the Xbox achievement issue which had been plaguing achievement hunters for years is back once again following Microsoft's initial fix. [updated]

Posted 1 month ago 148
Series X
Dying Light 2 DLC delayed, new update rolls out on Xbox this week
While Dying Light 2's next DLC has been delayed, the Good Night, Good Luck update arrives on Xbox this week as part of the Summer of Horrors.

Posted 1 month ago 7
Game Pass
Microsoft considered purchasing Square Enix to bolster Xbox Game Pass
Newly-published documents from Microsoft's trial against the FTC have revealed that Microsoft considered purchasing Final Fantasy developer Square Enix back in 2019 to bolster Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 1 month ago 104
Interview
Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom interview — how ZeniMax conjured the Arcanist
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom is now available on Xbox, and we spoke with creative director Rich Lambert to discuss the nostalgia-filled expansion.

Posted 1 month ago 8
Community event
TA Playlist game for July 2023 announced
This month's TA Playlist poll featured four of the highest-rated games currently available on Xbox Game Pass. The winner and July 2023 game of the month is the rowdy and raunchy comedy adventure, High on Life!

Posted 1 month ago 60
Industry
CD Projekt says it "became cool" to dislike Cyberpunk 2077 at launch
CD Projekt Red's vice president of PR Michal Platkow-Gilewski has defended Cyberpunk 2077's launch, saying it was "way better than it was received."

Posted 1 month ago 112
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass "unanimously" disliked by publishers, claims PlayStation boss
Despite numerous publishers sharing their love for Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan says that actually all publishers "unanimously" dislike Game Pass as it's "value destructive."

Posted 1 month ago 199
Targets
July's TrueAchievements Targets announced
The month is almost over, so it's time to announce three new gaming-related Targets for July 2023. Are you up to the challenge? Can you get gold medals in all of them?

Posted 1 month ago 77
Series X
Diablo 4 update 1.0.3 smites bugs plaguing Sanctuary on Xbox
A new Diablo 4 update that fixes numerous bugs plaguing Sanctuary and introduces some balance changes is available to download now on Xbox.

Posted 1 month ago 14
Rumour
Red Dead Redemption remaster hopes reignited following new rating
A new rating for Red Dead Redemption has been spotted on The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea's website, sparking hopes of a remaster or remake.

Posted 1 month ago 60
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 275 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 1 month ago 19
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 46 quick completions from the Xbox sale
A new Xbox sale is here, offering up plenty of easy Gamerscore and simple achievements. This week, we have 46 discounted quick completions that will boost your Gamerscore to new heights.

Posted 1 month ago 16
Xbox 360
Fallout New Vegas dev happy fans love it "even though it was buggy"
In a documentary for Obsidian's 20th anniversary, studio head and founder Feargus Urquhart discusses being "a little bit disappointed" Fallout New Vegas shipped with bugs.

Posted 1 month ago 57
Series X
Mysterious fantasy RPG from Hitman devs looks to be an Xbox exclusive
Evidence shown during Microsoft's court case with the FTC suggests IO Interactive's fantasy RPG will be an Xbox console exclusive.

Posted 1 month ago 15
XCloud
Xbox Series X|S sales were apparently sacrificed for Xbox Cloud Gaming
Emails between Xbox boss Phil Spencer and Xbox CFO Tim Stuart have revealed that Microsoft seemingly constrained its Xbox Series X|S production so it could continue growing Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Posted 1 month ago 55
Industry
Microsoft considered buying Sega, Bungie, and more studios for Xbox
Microsoft previously considered purchasing Sega, Bungie, IO Interactive, and several other big studios and game companies, newly-uncovered internal documents reveal.

Posted 1 month ago 57
Series X
Halo Infinite adds remake of "fan-favorite" Halo 5 Guardians map today
Halo Infinite adds Solitude, a remake of a "fan-favorite" map from Halo 5: Guardians, today, as "a little something extra" after the start of Season 4: Infection.

Posted 1 month ago 26
List
FIST Forged in Shadow Torch Xbox achievements drop, joins Game Pass
FIST Forged in Shadow Torch joins Xbox Game Pass today, and the Metroidvania action game's achievements have just scanned in.

Posted 1 month ago 11
Series X
Starfield "no physical discs" confusion cleared up by Bethesda
Bethesda has updated the Starfield preorders page, which now clearly states that one version of the game will include a disc, while others are digital codes. [updated]

Posted 1 month ago 87
Game Pass
Game Pass adds two more excellent Xbox games today
Two more excellent games are now available with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, including the sinister adventure game Bramble: The Mountain King.

Posted 1 month ago 38
Sale
Xbox sale round-up June 27th, 2023
Discounts on Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Agatha Knife, Cave Digger, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, This War of Mine: The Little Ones, Galacide, LIMBO and more

Posted 1 month ago 55
Chart
Popular Xbox games — June 25, 2023
Diablo 4 drops out of the top five in our latest Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games, while Overwatch 2 falls out of the top ten and older games re-join the top 40.

Posted 1 month ago 7
Series X
Remedy dropped Alan Wake 2 physical release for "more time to polish"
Remedy Entertainment has explained its controversial decision behind Alan Wake 2's digital-only release, saying that it'll give the team "more time to polish."

Posted 1 month ago 113
Series X
Atomic Heart DLC Annihilation Instinct coming to Xbox in August
Mundfish and Focus Entertainment have revealed the first Atomic Heart DLC, Annihilation Instinct, which launches for Xbox consoles in August.

Posted 1 month ago 22
Series X
Sega drops free Sonic Frontiers Xbox update with New Game + and more
Sega has released a free update for all players in Sonic Frontiers, offering up a number of birthday-themed activities and decorations, along with New Game + and more.

Posted 1 month ago 14
Series X
You can win this ridiculously pink Barbie Xbox Series S
Xbox has teamed up with Warner Bros and Mattel to give away an extremely pink custom Xbox Series S console that has been built into the Barbie Dreamhouse.

Posted 1 month ago 41
Series X
You're gonna need a bigger Xbox, a Baby Shark game is coming
We thought Baby Shark was a thing of the past, but it seems as relentless as Peppa Pig: the first Baby Shark standalone console game comes to Xbox in September.

Posted 1 month ago 60
Series X
Microsoft snapped up Bethesda to prevent Starfield from skipping Xbox
Microsoft's Bethesda acquisition was seemingly prompted by hearing that Starfield could be skipping Xbox consoles entirely.

Posted 1 month ago 59
Industry
Sony uses revenue from Xbox games for exclusivity deals, says Phil Spencer
Xbox boss Phil Spencer took the stand during Microsoft's battle with the FTC, claiming that Sony uses revenue from Xbox games on PlayStation to sign exclusivity deals.

Posted 1 month ago 72
Industry
Elder Scrolls 6 won't launch on Xbox until 2028 at the earliest
Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls 6 five years ago in 2018, and according to Xbox chief Phil Spencer, the RPG is still "five-plus years away."

Posted 1 month ago 55
New releases
New Xbox games — June 26 to July 2
Next week, 25 new Xbox games launch across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Xbox Game Pass, including F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, and AEW: Fight Forever.

Posted 1 month ago 36
Closure
Forza Horizon 1 and 2 servers closing soon
Servers for Forza Horizon 1 and Forza Horizon 2 will shut down in August, developer Turn 10 Studios has announced.

Posted 1 month ago 187
Series X
Bloody FPS Trepang2 blasts onto Xbox Series X|S this year
Heavy metal and visceral bloodshed-infused FPS, Trepang2, is coming to Xbox Series X|S later this year, offering us an arsenal of weapons and superhuman powers to cause over-the-top carnage.

Posted 1 month ago 30
Community event
TA Playlist Wrap-Up – ReCore
When things don’t go according to plan, everyone deserves a second chance, including our TA Playlist game for May 2023, ReCore.

Posted 1 month ago 20
Poll
Poll: Will the Xbox Game Pass price increase deter you from the service?
Microsoft has announced that it's increasing the price of Xbox Series X consoles and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. For this week's poll, we want to know: will the Xbox Game Pass price increase deter you from the service?

Posted 1 month ago 185
Interview
Interview: dino ranch sim Paleo Pines' Xbox achievements ask you to be a "Dino Expert"
We spoke to the Italic Pig team all about the gorgeous dino ranching game Paleo Pines for our latest interview! Check it out here...

Posted 1 month ago 15
Industry
Microsoft slates next Xbox console generation for 2028
As Microsoft continues its efforts with its proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition, another piece of Xbox news emerges as it seems Microsoft expects the next generation of consoles in 2028.

Posted 1 month ago 162
Series X
Sea of Thieves' new adventure A Dark Deception now live
Sea of Thieves has kicked off its latest adventure, with A Dark Deception live now and focusing on a mission "of utmost secrecy."

Posted 1 month ago 10
Game Pass
Bethesda's Indiana Jones game now Xbox exclusive after multiplatform deal change
As part of the Microsoft/Activision and FTC trial, Bethesda's Pete Hines confirmed that MachineGames' upcoming Indiana Jones game had initially been intended for multiple consoles before becoming an Xbox and PC exclusive.

Posted 1 month ago 109
Industry
Sony won't share PS6 plans with an Xbox-owned Activision Blizzard
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan says that Sony won't share "immensely sensitive" PlayStation 6 information with an Xbox-owned Activision, according to a deposition with the FTC.

Posted 1 month ago 142
List
The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales Xbox achievements arrive alongside Game Pass launch
The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales has just launched into Xbox Game Pass, and the achievements have just scanned in too!

Posted 1 month ago 17
Industry
Xbox exec: “It takes years and years and years to build great games”
Head of Xbox creator experience Sarah Bond says Xbox fans are "deeply, deeply passionate" and that "They believe in us; they want it to work so badly."

Posted 1 month ago 60
Series X
Starfield's planet surveying is almost "zen-like," says Todd Howard
After the wave of info we had with Starfield Direct, game director Todd Howard goes into more detail on aspects like planetary exploration in a recent interview.

Posted 1 month ago 42
Rumour
Quake 2 Remastered leaks ahead of QuakeCon 2023
South Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee appears to have leaked a remastered version of id Software's classic first-person shooter Quake 2.

Posted 1 month ago 43
List
1,185G up for grabs with Gloomhaven achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for Gloomhaven. There are 61 achievements worth a total of 1,185 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 1 month ago 23
Series X
Fallout 76 update seemingly (and silently) adds 60fps upgrade on Xbox Series X|S
Fallout 76's latest update is now live, and one unexpected addition seems to be that the game now runs at 60fps natively on Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 1 month ago 21
Update
Minecraft update fixes over 100 broken Xbox achievements on Nintendo Switch
Mojang Studios has rolled out a new update for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch that fixes all 125 broken Xbox achievements in the game.

Posted 1 month ago 36
Industry
New Sonic Superstars Xbox gameplay likely at Sonic’s birthday bash
Sega has announced that a surprise Sonic Central will be celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog's birthday, offering us a chance to see some of the publisher's upcoming projects.

Posted 1 month ago 14
XCloud
Game Pass adds two new Xbox games today, including Need for Speed Unbound
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play two more games through the service today: arcade racing game Need for Speed Unbound and narrative adventure game The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.

Posted 1 month ago 51
Series X
Free Play Days includes three Xbox games this weekend
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers have three games they can play for free this weekend, thanks to Free Play Days.

Posted 1 month ago 24
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Series X price increases coming soon
Microsoft is increasing the price of Xbox Series X consoles and the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions soon

Posted 1 month ago 259
Update
Vampire Survivors adds couch co-op mode soon with free Xbox update
Vampire Survivors is getting a new couch co-op mode in a free update coming in August, and developer Poncle has confirmed it won't be adding new achievements with the mode.

Posted 1 month ago 47
Series X
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection gets October Xbox release date
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, which includes the first seven games released in the Metal Gear series, has now been given an October release date for Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 1 month ago 105
List
Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom adds first class-specific Xbox achievement
The Elder Scrolls Online's Necrom Chapter is now taking players to Apocrypha and the Telvanni Peninsula, adding four new Xbox achievements to unlock.

Posted 1 month ago 16
List
Persona 5 Tactica Xbox achievement list drops early
We have just picked up the Persona 5 Tactica achievement list ahead of the strategy spin-off game's Xbox Game Pass launch in November.

Posted 1 month ago 20
Game Pass
Xbox update adds handy Rewards tab for Game Pass Quests
Microsoft has rolled out an update that adds a My Rewards tab on Xbox consoles, offering a faster way to access the Xbox Game Pass Quests.

Posted 1 month ago 45
Series X
Forza Horizon 5 Barbie crossover reveals two new cars
It appears that Forza Horizon 5 is getting a Barbie crossover to promote the upcoming release of the new Barbie movie.

Posted 1 month ago 52
ID@Xbox
ID@Xbox Showcase set for July alongside Summer Game Fest Demo event
Microsoft will highlight numerous upcoming games from independent developers next month with the IGN x ID@Xbox Digital Showcase and Summer Game Demo Fest.

Posted 1 month ago 10
Industry
EA announces major restructure, splits EA Entertainment and EA Sports
EA has announced its restructuring its internal studios into two organizations, EA Entertainment and EA Sports, to "empower" its creative teams.

Posted 1 month ago 25
List
The Callisto Protocol Final Transmission DLC adds 7 Xbox achievements
The Callisto Protocol has added seven achievements with its new story DLC Final Transmission, which launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One next week.

Posted 1 month ago 19
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 50 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 1 month ago 22
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 69 quick completions from the Xbox sale
If you're after some cheap and easy Gamerscore, the latest Xbox sale is filled with quick completions, and we've rounded up all 69 of them to help you reach your next Gamerscore goal.

Posted 1 month ago 54
Delayed
Immortals of Aveum delayed to August
Ascendant Studios and EA have delayed Immortals of Aveum, meaning the first-person shooter will no longer launch in July as originally planned.

Posted 1 month ago 18
Game Pass
Disney Dreamlight Valley celebrates Pride with free in-game t-shirts
Gameloft is handing out codes for eight free in-game t-shirts to help you "show off your Pride" in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Posted 1 month ago 61
Series X
Halo Infinite devs "refined top priorities" and will drop seasonal narrative cutscenes
Community director at 343 Industries Brian Jarrard says that for the team to focus on "highly requested" features and content, they've had to drop seasonal narrative cutscenes for Halo Infinite.

Posted 1 month ago 37
Update
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor update should finally fix bounty hunter bug
EA and Respawn are rolling out a new update for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor that should finally fix the bounty hunter bug introduced with the game's previous patch.

Posted 1 month ago 22
Series X
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life remake yields crop of mixed reviews
We're a week away from the launch of the Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life remake, and the reviews are starting to roll in — check out what's being said...

Posted 1 month ago 21
Update
Cyberpunk 2077 patch fixes Xbox Series X|S performance issue and more
CD Projekt Red has rolled out a new update for Cyberpunk 2077 that fixes numerous quest and open world issues and also squashes a bug that affects performance on Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 1 month ago 21
Game Pass
Play these upcoming Xbox and Game Pass games today, thanks to Steam Next Fest
June 2023's Steam Next Fest has begun, with waves of demos to try out — we took a little look through to find a selection of demos for games that are also on the way to Xbox.

Posted 1 month ago 20
Game Pass
Game Pass adds another seven Xbox games soon
The next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass has been revealed. Seven games will join Game Pass over the next two weeks, including Need for Speed Unbound and Arcade Paradise.

Posted 1 month ago 68
Back-Compat
Gears of War 3 and Judgment get fixes for broken Xbox achievements
The Coalition has rolled out a server update for Gears of War 3 and Gears of War: Judgment that has fixed two discontinued achievements across the third-person shooters.

Posted 1 month ago 120
Series X
Lies of P and Wo Long Fallen Dynasty collaboration announced
Gothic Soulslike Pinocchio reimagining Lies of P isn't out until September (although the demo, live now, seems to be having great success) but already we have news of a Lies of P and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty collaboration.

Posted 1 month ago 18
Industry
Xbox won't be getting into VR as the market's currently too small
Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty has once again dashed hopes that Xbox will get into the VR business, saying that the market is "not quite there yet."

Posted 1 month ago 107
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass adds sinister adventure Bramble: The Mountain King soon
Dimfrost Studio's excellent and unsettling adventure game Bramble: The Mountain King will join Xbox Game Pass next week.

Posted 1 month ago 19
Sale
Xbox sale round-up June 20th, 2023
Discounts on Manifold Garden, Glam's Incredible Run: Escape from Dukha, Deiland: Pocket Planet, Afterglitch, MotoGP 20 , Outbreak, Until the Last Plane and more

Posted 1 month ago 53
Chart
Popular Xbox games — June 18, 2023
In our latest Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games, Diablo IV holds its own in the top five while Destiny 2 falls out of the top ten and older games re-join the chart further down.

Posted 1 month ago 2
Delayed
Xbox Game Pass action-RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn delayed into 2024
A44 Games has announced that Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, its action-RPG coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, has been delayed into 2024.

Posted 1 month ago 12
Industry
Phil Spencer says Xbox "didn't hit" bar of high customer expectation in 2022
Xbox boss Phil Spencer discussed how the team "wanted to make sure we had a great show" with Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and how he feels they "didn't hit" the bar set by customer expectation in 2022.

Posted 1 month ago 77
Series X
Viewsonic soon to launch first Designed for Xbox projector
Viewsonic has announced that the X2-4K LED, the world's first Designed for Xbox projector, will be available in the US next month — if the $1,600 price tag doesn't put you off.

Posted 1 month ago 23
List
Crash Team Rumble spins Xbox achievement list ahead of launch
Crash Team Rumble brings 4v4 team-based competition for Wumpa fruit to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One when it launches tomorrow, and the achievement list has just scanned in!

Posted 1 month ago 20
Series X
The Callisto Protocol gets "heart-pounding final chapter" next week
Striking Distance Studios has announced that the Final Transmission DLC will arrive next week, offering a "heart-pounding final chapter" for The Callisto Protocol.

Posted 1 month ago 45
Community event
Vote Now for July 2023's TA Playlist Game
With new games always added to Xbox Game Pass, you can’t be expected to play them all, but these nominees for July 2023's TA Playlist are certainly worth your time. Help us choose which should be featured as next month's winner!

Posted 1 month ago 47
Series X
Avowed dev responds to concerns from Xbox Games Showcase trailer
Avowed is still in a pre-alpha state, an Obsidian developer has confirmed while responding to player concerns regarding the Xbox Games Showcase trailer. "Art will be refined" and "lighting will change."

Posted 1 month ago 36
New releases
New Xbox games — June 19 to 25
14 new games head to the Xbox platform next week, and kicking things off on are Aliens: Dark Descent and Crash Team Rumble.

Posted 1 month ago 38
Article
The best of Summer Game Fest 2023
Now that the whirlwind of all the Summer Game Fest events are over, the TA news team has dived in to pick out a few of their favourite announcements.

Posted 1 month ago 21
Series X
Metal: Hellsinger DLC loses the metal but gains mature rating
Metal: Hellsinger has been given a mature rating following the release of its Essential Hits DLC, which adds eight new non-metal tracks — yes, you read that right.

Posted 1 month ago 64
Series X
Xbox gets Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin open beta in July
Frontier Developments has dropped the first gameplay trailer for its upcoming RTS game based on Games Workshop's fantasy universe, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin.

Posted 1 month ago 12
Game Pass
Game Pass loses another six Xbox games in June, including Road 96
Xbox Game Pass will lose another six games at the end of June, including Road 96, Empire of Sin, and Matchpoint: Tennis Championships.

Posted 1 month ago 119
Poll
Poll: Are you happy to see Microsoft dropping Xbox One game development?
This week, Microsoft's head of Xbox Game Studios revealed that the company will no longer develop games for Xbox One. For this week's poll, we want to know: are you happy to see Microsoft dropping Xbox One game development?

Posted 1 month ago 142
Game review
Park Beyond review: A health and safety inspector's worst nightmare
Park Beyond launches on Xbox today, offering you a chance to build incredible and unconventional theme parks. Tom wielded the power of "Impossification" to see what delights he could dream up.

Posted 1 month ago 16
Series X
Xbox and Porsche are giving away custom Xbox Series X consoles
Xbox is giving away six custom Xbox Series X consoles "inspired by six iconic Porsche car liveries" in honor of Porsche's 75th anniversary.

Posted 1 month ago 65
Series X
Layers of Fear reviews suggest layers of success for Xbox horror game
Layers of Fear is out now for Xbox Series X|S, and the reviews are in, showing a mix of opinions on Bloober Team's offering.

Posted 1 month ago 30
Series X
Exoprimal open beta goes live ahead of Xbox Game Pass arrival next month
Capcom has kicked off a second open beta for the upcoming Xbox Game Pass dino-shooter Exoprimal. It's live now and offers new content and rewards.

Posted 1 month ago 17
List
Park Beyond Xbox achievements zoom in ahead of today's launch
Theme park sim game Park Beyond launches for Xbox Series X|S today, and we've just picked up the achievement list...

Posted 1 month ago 14
Series X
Microsoft officially no longer developing games for Xbox One
Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty has revealed that Microsoft is no longer developing first-party games for Xbox One and is now fully focused on making games for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Posted 1 month ago 324
Series X
Aliens: Dark Descent drops unsettling new trailer
Just in case you were thinking things were too laidback at the moment and were looking for something terrifying to play, here's the Aliens: Dark Descent story trailer ahead of next week's launch.

Posted 1 month ago 32
Announcement
Forza studio Turn 10 partnering with Hutch on new mobile game
Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios is working in collaboration with Hutch to create a new mobile game that focuses on car customization.

Posted 1 month ago 41
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass already has five games confirmed for July 2023
The Xbox Games Showcases during Summer Games Fest brought us a wave of Xbox Game Pass announcements, including several for next month, bringing us to a total of five games already confirmed for Game Pass in July.

Posted 1 month ago 35
Upcoming
Fable gameplay was captured on Xbox Series X, dev reveals
Following the recent reveal of Playground Game's upcoming Fable reboot, which was seemingly met with skepticism from some, one developer has confirmed that it was captured on an Xbox Series X.

Posted 1 month ago 176
Series X
Free Play Days features four Xbox games, including EA Sports PGA Tour
Free Play Days has returned once more, giving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers four free Xbox games they can check out, including golf sim EA Sports PGA Tour.

Posted 1 month ago 41
Industry
Dead Cells is getting an animated series after "years" of requests
Motion Twin has announced a Dead Cells animated series made by French studio Bobbypills — the studio which does Dead Cells' animated trailers — which is set to arrive in 2024.

Posted 1 month ago 6
List
Aliens: Dark Descent Xbox achievements emerge from the shadows
Aliens: Dark Descent launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One next week, and we now have the squad-based, single-player action game's achievements

Posted 1 month ago 26
Article
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon preview — Rebooting the mech in style
Bandai Namco recently invited us to check out Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, giving us a close look at the upcoming game's customization, combat, and traversal systems.

Posted 1 month ago 16
Industry
Outriders developer partners with Microsoft on new AAA Xbox game
Outriders developer People Can Fly has partnered with Microsoft to develop a new AAA Xbox game codenamed Project Maverick.

Posted 1 month ago 74
Series X
Dead Island 2 DLC brings a techno-death cult to Xbox this year
Dambuster Studios has revealed the Dead Island 2 roadmap, which shows that the first expansion will launch on Xbox later this year and more.

Posted 1 month ago 28
Series X
Overwatch 2 fans disappointed as Blizzard announces $15 story missions
Blizzard has announced that the story content found in the upcoming Overwatch 2: Invasion update will cost you $15 for access when it arrives in August.

Posted 1 month ago 104
DLC
PowerWash Simulator adds new Xbox achievements soon with SpongeBob DLC
A release date for PowerWash Simulator's highly-anticipated SpongeBob SquarePants Special Pack DLC has now been scrubbed up.

Posted 1 month ago 101
Game Pass
Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023: All reveals and Xbox Game Pass announcements
Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft treated us to another round of announcements and reveals with Xbox Games Showcase Extended. Don't worry if you missed it; catch up on all the news here with our round-up.

Posted 1 month ago 8
Series X
Xbox could have done better "onboarding" Redfall devs, Matt Booty admits
Head of Xbox Games Studios Matt Booty has reflected on the launch of Redfall, saying Microsoft "could have done a better job of onboarding" Arkane.

Posted 1 month ago 39
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 275 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 1 month ago 10
Game Pass
Forza Motorsport Builders Cup career mode gameplay revealed
Turn 10 Studios has given us our first proper look at Forza Motorsport career gameplay, showcasing the Builders Cup and the career mode progression system.

Posted 1 month ago 42
Game Pass
Lightyear Frontier gets new Xbox Game Pass Early Access release window
The Xbox Games Showcase Extended event brought us another announcement with the news that Lightyear Frontier has a new Xbox Game Pass release window.

Posted 1 month ago 14
Series X
Go Mecha Ball coming to Xbox Game Pass
Super Rare Games has announced that its chaotic robot-infused game, Go Mecha Ball, will be coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 1 month ago 6
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass announces ten upcoming ID@Xbox day-one additions
Xbox Games Showcase Extended just brought us the fantastic announcement that ten new games are coming to the service with ID@Xbox, including Mineko's Night Market, Sea of Stars, and more.

Posted 1 month ago 41
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 21 quick completions from the Xbox sale
A new Xbox sale has landed, and we've plunged its depths to provide you a new list of quick completions for all your easy Gamerscore needs.

Posted 1 month ago 11
Series X
Diablo 4 stats confirm players have died a lot in first week
Blizzard has shared some interesting player stats for Diablo 4, including the fact that 276 million total hours have been played since early access.

Posted 1 month ago 24
Series X
Fallout 76: Once in a Blue Moon update arrives on Xbox and PC next week
Bethesda has announced that the Once in a Blue Moon update for Fallout 76 will launch on Xbox and PC next week, tasking us with protecting the Blue Ridge Caravan Company from menacing Crypids.

Posted 1 month ago 23
Series X
Paranormal horror hit Phasmophobia announced for Xbox Series X|S
During Xbox Games Showcase Extended, Kinetic Games announced that the hit PC horror game Phasmophobia is coming to Xbox Series X|S in early access.

Posted 1 month ago 19
Game Pass
Hi-Fi Rush gets new Arcade Challenge update in July
Xbox Showcase Extended brings us the announcement of Hi-Fi Rush's Arcade Challenge! Update! (the exclamation points have been confirmed as necessary) which arrives early next month.

Posted 1 month ago 14
Series X
Free-to-play The First Descendant Xbox beta arrives soon
Nexon has announced that its free-to-play co-op third-person shooter, The First Descendant, will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One later this year following a cross-platform beta in August.

Posted 1 month ago 7
Series X
High on Life announces new DLC High On Knife
Developer Squanch Games has announced High On Knife, the first DLC expansion for the wacky first-person shooter High On Life.

Posted 1 month ago 43
Game Pass
The Lamplighters League gets October Xbox Game Pass release date
Paradox Interactive and developer Harebrained Schemes have announced an October release date for strategy adventure game The Lamplighters League, which also joins Xbox Game Pass on day one.

Posted 1 month ago 6
Series X
Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023: Start time, how to watch
Microsoft is bringing another round of Xbox gaming goodness our way today with Xbox Games Showcase Extended. Here is when the showcase begins and where you can watch it.

Posted 1 month ago 16
Industry
Embracer to exploit Lord of the Rings to turn it into huge gaming franchise
More Lord of the Rings Xbox games could be on the way, as publisher Embracer said it needs to be "exploiting Lord of the Rings in a very significant fashion" to turn it into a major gaming franchise.

Posted 1 month ago 79
Announcement
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy brings even more Ace Attorney to Xbox
Xbox is getting a new Ace Attorney game (technically, it's three games) with the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, which launches for Xbox consoles in "early 2024."

Posted 1 month ago 29
Delayed
Capcom delays Xbox Series X|S game Pragmata indefinitely
Capcom's showcase brings us the news that its new IP, dystopian action-adventure game Pragmata, has been delayed again — this time indefinitely.

Posted 1 month ago 28
Industry
Studio closures, game cancellations, and layoffs planned at Embracer Group
Embracer Group has announced a large-scale restructuring program that will result in the company closing studios, canceling game projects, and laying off staff.

Posted 1 month ago 44
Industry
FTC files restraining order to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal
The US Federal Trade Commission has requested a temporary restraining order in an attempt to halt Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Posted 1 month ago 71
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass is getting chaotic Soulslike hermit crab game
It's not a sentence I expected to write this morning, but a Soulslike game about a hermit crab wearing trash has just been confirmed as coming to Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 1 month ago 30
Game Pass
Dordogne launches into Xbox Game Pass today
June continues its Xbox Game Pass additions with the beautiful watercolor world of Dordogne, which launches into the service today.

Posted 1 month ago 13
Industry
Summer Game Fest 2023 schedule: All showcases, dates, and start times
Summer Game Fest is here, and June is absolutely stacked with gaming showcases. To help you keep track of all the events, news, and announcements, check out our Summer Game Fest 2023 schedule.

Posted 2 months ago 33
Sale
Xbox sale round-up June 13th, 2023
Discounts on Hungry Shark World, Afterglitch, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, God's Trigger, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, MudRunner, DOOM Eternal and more

Posted 1 month ago 48
Chart
Popular Xbox games — June 11, 2023
In our Xbox Gameplay Chart this week, Diablo 4 has ascended into the heavenly realm of the top five most popular Xbox games, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has taken a significant, but expected, tumble down the table.

Posted 1 month ago 9
Series X
Skull and Bones release date still lost at sea, closed beta announced
Ubisoft treated us to the Skull and Bones: Sea Shanty during Ubisoft Forward, which saw the game's closed beta dates announced — but a release date remains a no-show.

Posted 1 month ago 41
Series X
Star Wars Outlaws reveals space combat and open world gameplay
Ubisoft has given us our first look at some exciting Star Wars Outlaws gameplay, which launches for Xbox Series X|S in 2024.

Posted 1 month ago 40
Series X
Assassin's Creed Mirage showcases new gameplay and story
Ubisoft Forward has brought us a more in-depth look at some of its biggest upcoming games, with a new gameplay walkthrough and a new story trailer for Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Posted 1 month ago 21
Series X
The Crew Motorfest release date revealed with gameplay trailer
Ubisoft has announced that The Crew Motorfest will be speeding onto Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in September and gave us a look at the racing game with a gameplay trailer.

Posted 1 month ago 42
Series X
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reveals time-manipulating gameplay
Ubisoft has given us a deeper look at Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown gameplay, which launches for Xbox Series X|S in January.

Posted 1 month ago 23
Series X
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora confirms release date with new trailers
Ubisoft Forward brought us some long-awaited news for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, with an Xbox Series X|S release date and two new trailers with an in-depth look at the game!

Posted 1 month ago 26
Industry
Elder Scrolls 6 "may be the last one I do," says Todd Howard
Todd Howard has discussed the length of time it takes for Bethesda Game Studios to develop a game, and says that The Elder Scrolls 6 could be the last game he works on in the fantasy series.

Posted 1 month ago 45
Update
Redfall gets major Xbox update that brings tons of improvements
Arkane Austin has rolled out the first major Xbox update for first-person shooter Redfall, which makes improvements to pretty much every aspect of the game, from gameplay to performance.

Posted 1 month ago 79
Industry
Ubisoft Forward: Start time and how to watch
Ubisoft Foward kicks off later today, offering us an exclusive look at some of its upcoming titles and Twitch Drops for several games. Here is when the show begins and where you can watch it.

Posted 1 month ago 22
Update
Vampire Survivors adds six new achievements with free Xbox update
We have just picked up new achievements for Vampire Survivors. There are 6 achievements worth a total of 30 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 1 month ago 42
Delisting
Xbox 360 fighting game SoulCalibur 5 to be delisted soon
Bandai Namco has announced that Xbox 360 fighting game SoulCalibur 5 will be delisted from the Microsoft Store next week.

Posted 1 month ago 60
Industry
Xbox to launch PC Game Pass on Nvidia GeForce Now soon
Alongside the addition of first-party Xbox games on Nvidia GeForce Now, Microsoft has announced that PC Game Pass will be available on the service soon.

Posted 1 month ago 20
Game Pass
Xbox Games Showcase 2023: All reveals and Xbox Game Pass announcements
The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase was packed to the brim with announcements, brand-new reveals, and Xbox Game Pass news. If you missed the show, don't worry. We've got you covered with our full roundup of the event.

Posted 1 month ago 37
Industry
Xbox boss "confident" Activision Blizzard deal will be approved
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has said that he is still "confident" that the Activision Blizzard deal will go ahead and that Microsoft continues to seek out solutions with regulators.

Posted 1 month ago 26
Game Pass
Starfield locked at 30fps on Xbox Series X|S
Bethesda's Todd Howard has confirmed that upcoming space RPG Starfield will be locked to 30fps on Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Posted 1 month ago 215
Update
Vampire Survivors to add even more Xbox achievements with free update
A free update coming to Vampire Survivors on June 12 adds a bunch of new content to the vampire-less vampire game and six new Xbox achievements.

Posted 1 month ago 55
Series X
Xbox Showcase reveals new The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom trailer
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One soon, and the latest trailer prepares us for a new adventure in Morrowind.

Posted 1 month ago 15
Game Pass
Forza Motorsport price, editions, early access and more revealed as preorders go live
Turn 10 Studios and Microsoft have revealed Forza Motorsport's price, editions, Car Pass details, and more and have also announced that preorders are now live.

Posted 1 month ago 51
Game Pass
Starfield DLC expansion revealed in premium editions, preorders now live
We now have all the info on what's included when you preorder each edition of Starfield, including the Shattered Space story expansion and early access.

Posted 1 month ago 37
Game Pass
Starfield gameplay showcased in deep-dive video
Bethesda has given us a deeper look at Starfield and many of the activities we'll be able to experience when exploring the universe on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Posted 1 month ago 58
Series X
Overwatch 2 Invasion to bring "biggest update ever"
One of the many Xbox Games Showcase announcements was the news that Overwatch 2: Invasion will be the game's biggest update ever when it arrives in August.

Posted 1 month ago 22
XCloud
Asobo unveils the "next generation" of Microsoft Flight Simulator
During the Xbox Games Showcase, Asobo Studio unveiled the "next generation" of Microsoft Flight Simulator that will allow players to pursue dream careers in aviation, such as aerial firefighting and search and rescue.

Posted 1 month ago 28
Series X
Starfield limited edition Xbox controller and headset available to buy now
Bethesda has announced that the limited-edition Starfield Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Wireless Headset are real and are available to buy from the Microsoft Store now.

Posted 1 month ago 32
Series X
Persona dev announces new RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio for Xbox Series X|S
Persona developer Atlus has announced Metaphor: ReFantazio, a brand-new fantasy RPG that's coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2024.

Posted 1 month ago 14
Game Pass
Spiritfarer devs announce 33 Immortals for Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass
33 Immortals has just been announced as the new game from Spiritfarer developer Thunder Lotus Games, and comes to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass next year.

Posted 1 month ago 10
Game Pass
Don't Nod announces climbing game Jusant for Xbox Game Pass
Developer Don't Nod has announced Jusant, an "action-puzzle climbing game with meditative vibe" that's coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass in 2023.

Posted 1 month ago 17
Game Pass
Dungeons of Hinterberg announced during Xbox Games Showcase
We had yet another Xbox Game Pass announcement during the Xbox Games Showcase with Dungeons of Hinterberg, an action-adventure RPG arriving next year.

Posted 1 month ago 2
Game Pass
Bethesda shows off Oblivion's adoring fan in Starfield
Bethesda has given us a look at Starfield's own Adoring Fan, and if you can put up with him, he could turn out to be a helpful member of your crew.

Posted 1 month ago 18
Game Pass
Narrative horror game Still Wakes The Deep coming to Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass
Still Wakes the Deep has just been announced for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass and arrives early next year.

Posted 1 month ago 13
Game Pass
Cities: Skylines 2 joins Xbox Game Pass in October
Paradox Interactive has announced an October 24 release date for Cities: Skylines 2, which is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on day one.

Posted 1 month ago 12
Game Pass
Banner Saga studio announce Towerborne for Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass
Towerborne has just been announced as a new action-adventure game from Banner Saga creators Stoic Studio, and will come to Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 1 month ago 9
Game Pass
Bioshock-style steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution announced for Xbox and Game Pass
Clockwork Revolution, a steampunk time-travelling first-person action-RPG, has just been announced for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 1 month ago 35
Series X
Microsoft announces black Xbox Series S with 1TB of storage
Closing out the Xbox Games Showcase, Phil Spencer revealed a new Xbox Series S console with bigger storage and an all-black design

Posted 1 month ago 60
Game Pass
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess coming to Xbox Game Pass
Capcom has announced that Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 1 month ago 12
Game Pass
Starfield drops new trailer ahead of Starfield Direct
Starfield just dropped a new trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase, ahead of its own dedicated showcase later this evening.

Posted 1 month ago 4
Series X
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty gets September release date on Xbox Series X|S
CD Projekt Red has given us an in-depth look at Cyberpunk 2077's first and only expansion, Phantom Liberty, and has confirmed a September release date for the DLC.

Posted 1 month ago 20
Game Pass
Two new Persona games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass
Following the big Persona leak earlier this week, Xbox has now confirmed that Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica are both coming to Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 1 month ago 16
Series X
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2024
RGG Studio has announced a new Yakuza/Like a Dragon game! Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is coming to Xbox Series X|S in "early 2024."

Posted 1 month ago 29
Game Pass
Fallout 76 takes us to Atlantic City soon
Bethesda has dropped a fresh trailer for Fallout 76, announcing that we'll be heading to Atlantic City soon on Xbox.

Posted 1 month ago 23
Game Pass
Forza Motorsport release date confirmed during Xbox Games Showcase
During the Xbox Games Showcase, Turn 10 Studios announced an October release date for its upcoming racing sim Forza Motorsport.

Posted 1 month ago 13
Game Pass
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II drops new trailer with 2024 release window
The Xbox Games Showcase brought us a "showcase of cinematic immersion" for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with a 2024 release window.

Posted 1 month ago 18
Game Pass
Payday 3 Xbox release date revealed, coming to Xbox Game Pass
Starbreeze Studios has announced that Payday 3 is launching on Xbox Series X|S in September and will join Xbox Game Pass on day one.

Posted 1 month ago 19
Series X
Playground Games drops new Fable trailer
Playground Games finally gave us another teasing look at the upcoming Fable reboot during the Xbox Games Showcase.

Posted 1 month ago 57
Game Pass
Sea of Thieves is getting a free Monkey Island crossover DLC
Rare has revealed that Sea of Thieves is getting a Monkey Island crossover! Sea of Thieves The Legend of Monkey Island launches in July for Xbox consoles and PC.

Posted 1 month ago 18
Game Pass
Avowed drops gameplay trailer with 2024 Xbox Game Pass release window
Just as we'd all hoped, Avowed popped up during the Xbox Games Showcase with a new gameplay trailer. However, it looks like we still have a bit of a wait...

Posted 1 month ago 23
Game Pass
South of Midnight announced for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Series X|S
The Xbox Games Showcase went straight in with the announcement of South of Midnight for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Posted 1 month ago 12
Series X
Star Wars Outlaws announced, coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2024
During the Xbox Games Showcase, we got our first taste of Ubisoft's new open-world Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws, which launches for Xbox Series X|S in 2024.

Posted 1 month ago 16
Closure
EA closing servers of two Xbox 360 classics later this year
EA is closing the servers of Xbox 360 classics Dead Space 2 and Dante's Inferno later this year, and discontinuing ten achievements in the process.

Posted 1 month ago 95
New releases
New Xbox games — June 12 to 18
Next week is packed with new Xbox games coming to the platform, including Crime Boss: Rockay City, Layers of Fear, F1 23, and Park Beyond.

Posted 1 month ago 25
Game Pass
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass platformer cooks up new trailer
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass addition Magical Delicacy just dropped a new trailer during Wholesome Direct; pretty fitting, given that it's a "wholesome pixel art platformer."

Posted 1 month ago 9
Series X
Button City devs announce new colorful soccer adventure game
Another surprise announcement from Wholesome Direct was Button City Soccer Days, a new game in the same universe as Button City.

Posted 1 month ago 3
Xbox One
Japanese-culture-inspired social sim Mineko's Night Market drops new trailer
The Wholesome Direct showcase brought us a fresh look at the beautiful Mineko's Night Market with a special focus on the Night Market itself...

Posted 1 month ago 6
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass release date confirmed for Venba
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass addition Venba just announced its release date during the Wholesome Direct showcase!

Posted 1 month ago 21
Best of
Xbox Deals Unlocked 2023 sale: TA Team Picks
Microsoft is currently holding the Xbox Deals Unlocked 2023 sale on the Xbox Store, slashing prices on games and DLC across consoles and PC. Check out what the TrueAchievements news team thinks are great deals.

Posted 1 month ago 27
Poll
Poll: What were your favorite Summer Game Fest 2023 Xbox announcements?
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest 2023 kicked off the showcase season with a number of announcements and reveals, and for this week's poll, we want to know: what were your favorite Summer Game Fest Xbox announcements?

Posted 1 month ago 63
Series X
Assassin's Creed Mirage has popular assassinations from earlier games
Ubisoft has just shared a "behind-the-scenes" look at Assassin's Creed Mirage which shows off new footage and details how the game aims to execute its "core pillars" of parkour, stealth, and assassinations.

Posted 1 month ago 55
Series X
Tekken 8 offers chance to play early on Xbox Series X|S
Bandai Namco has just announced that Tekken fans can sign up now for a chance to play Tekken 8 early in its closed network test — best to be quick though, it's on a "first arrived, first served rule"!

Posted 1 month ago 15
Update
Minecraft to fix 125 broken Xbox achievements on Nintendo Switch soon
Mojang is currently working on a fix for the 125 broken Xbox achievements in the Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft and hopes to roll out an update to players soon.

Posted 1 month ago 94
Series X
Sequel to Xbox Game Pass gem My Time at Portia gets Xbox release date
Pathea Games has announced the full release date for when My Time at Sandrock will leave Early Access and launch in full on Xbox.

Posted 1 month ago 28
Series X
Everything announced for Xbox at Summer Game Fest 2023
Summer Game Fest kicked off with Geoff Keighley's showcase yesterday, giving us a look at some new games coming to Xbox. Here are all of the Xbox-related announcements (and a few extra) from the event.

Posted 1 month ago 18
Ubisoft+
Free Ubisoft+ Xbox trial available now for a limited time
Ubisoft+ launched on Xbox back in April, and if you've been meaning to check out the subscription service but found its $17.99/£14.99 monthly cost pricey, we have some good news. There is now a free Ubisoft+ trial available.

Posted 1 month ago 167
Announcement
Shadows of the Damned remaster revives Xbox 360 cult hit “soon”
A fantastic trailer during Devolver Direct brought us the announcement of Shadows of the Damned: Remastered, and the news that Grasshopper Direct is taking place very soon.

Posted 1 month ago 49
Announcement
Human Fall Flat 2 announced, will feature eight-player co-op
Devolver Digital has announced that Human Fall Flat 2 is in development, and it apparently will offer a "bigger, better, and clumsier" experience for up to eight players.

Posted 1 month ago 49
Game Pass
Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica leaked for Xbox Game Pass
It looks like Atlus has leaked two big announcements ahead of official reveals. Persona 3 Reload, which is believed to be a remake of Persona 3, and Persona 5 Tactica are coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2024.

Posted 1 month ago 43
Delayed
Palworld seemingly delayed on Xbox
Summer Game Fest continues its deluge of reveals and announcements with a new trailer for Palworld, which seems to confirm a delay for Xbox.

Posted 1 month ago 17
Series X
Under the Waves new Xbox trailer reveals release date
Summer Game Fest brought with it a new trailer confirming a release date for narrative-driven adventure game Under the Waves.

Posted 1 month ago 8
Series X
Dragon Ball creator's Sand Land RPG heading to Xbox Series X|S
Sand Land is an upcoming RPG from the creator of Dragon Ball coming to Xbox Series X|S, and sees us helping Beelzebub and friends attempt to save humans and demons from a water shortage.

Posted 1 month ago 16
Series X
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden otherworldly gameplay revealed
Don't Nod and Focus Entertainment dropped a new and otherworldly gameplay trailer during Summer Game Fest for upcoming action-RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.

Posted 1 month ago 13
Xbox One
Path of Exile 2 drops new trailer during Summer Game Fest
Summer Game Fest also just brought us a new trailer for Path of Exile 2, which we haven't really seen hide nor hair of since 2021!

Posted 1 month ago 11
Series X
Yes, Your Grace sequel announced for Xbox
Brave At Night has just announced Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall: a "cinematic kingdom management RPG" and a sequel to Yes, Your Grace.

Posted 1 month ago 15
Series X
Immortals of Aveum gameplay trailer bathes us in magical color
Ascendant Studios has dropped a fresh gameplay trailer do Immortals of Aveum, the upcoming single-player magic shooter coming to Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 1 month ago 5
Series X
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando announced for Xbox Series X|S
Focus Entertainment has announced a new 80s horror-inspired co-op FPS game, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, for Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 1 month ago 52
Series X
Yakuza spin-off Like a Dragon Gaiden Xbox release date set for November
RGG Studio has announced a November release date for Yakuza spin-off, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and shown off some new gameplay.

Posted 1 month ago 24
Series X
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine II co-op trailer revealed
Focus Entertainment has dropped a brand-new trailer for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine II, giving us a good look at the co-op campaign.

Posted 1 month ago 26
Series X
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria announced for Xbox Series X|S
Free Range Games and North Beach Games announced at Summer Game Fest a console version of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, which will launch alongside PC in Fall 2023.

Posted 1 month ago 50
Series X
Alan Wake 2 new gameplay drops during Summer Game Fest
Summer Game Fest is finally here, bringing with it new Alan Wake 2 gameplay footage ahead of the action-horror game's launch later this year.

Posted 1 month ago 36
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass release date confirmed for Lies of P with demo live now
Summer Game Fest brings us another big announcement: the release date for Lies of P, which launches into Xbox Game Pass on day one later this year.

Posted 1 month ago 10
Series X
Xbox Series X|S MMO Throne and Liberty announced with gameplay trailer
NCSoft has dropped a trailer for its upcoming MMO Throne and Liberty, giving us a look at some gameplay and revealing it'll launch on Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 1 month ago 4
Series X
Remnant 2 gets a July release date on Xbox Series X|S
Gunfire Games and Gearbox Publishing have announced that the Remnant: From the Ashes sequel, Remnant 2, is launching for Xbox Series X|S in July.

Posted 1 month ago 9
Game Pass
Party Animals finally gets a new Xbox Game Pass release date
Developer Recreate Games has announced a September release date for wacky competitive brawler Party Animals, which will also join Xbox Game Pass on day one.

Posted 1 month ago 8
Series X
Nicolas Cage brings Hollywood style to Dead by Daylight in July
Behaviour Interactive has announced that Nicolas Cage will arrive in Dead by Daylight as a survivor in July, along with a gameplay trailer.

Posted 1 month ago 13
Series X
Sonic Superstars announced for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Summer Game Fest brought us the announcement of Sonic Superstars, which "takes 'classic' to another level" when it launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this year.

Posted 1 month ago 18
Series X
Fatalities abound as Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay is revealed
NetherRealm Studios has given us our first look at the bloody gameplay coming to Xbox Series X|S in Mortal Kombat 1 via a brand-new trailer.

Posted 1 month ago 17
Series X
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown coming to Xbox in 2024
Ubisoft has kicked off Summer Game Fest by unveiling a new Prince of Persia game! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in January 2024.

Posted 1 month ago 34
Series X
Summer Game Fest 2023: How to watch, start time, and what to expect
When is Summer Game Fest 2023? What time does Summer Game Fest 2023 start? How can I watch Summer Game Fest 2023, and what can I expect? Here is everything you need to know about the digital event.

Posted 1 month ago 22
List
Apico achievements buzz in as beekeeping sim gets Xbox release date
The achievement list for beekeeping sim game Apico have just dropped alongside the news that the game now has an Xbox release date.

Posted 1 month ago 3
Delisting
Friday the 13th: The Game Xbox delisting and server closure announced
Gun Interactive has announced that asymmetrical multiplayer title Friday the 13th: The Game will be delisted from the Xbox store later this year and that a server closure has also been scheduled.

Posted 1 month ago 122
Game Pass
No Man's Sky gets another big free update on Xbox
The free Singularity expedition for No Man's Sky is live now, continuing the story which began in Interceptor and not shying away from big themes like "the will to exist, and the very nature of what it means to be alive."

Posted 1 month ago 13
Series X
Madden NFL 24 to offer numerous improvements on Xbox Series X|S
Madden NFL 24 launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in August, offering a ton of improvements for players on current-gen consoles, including enhanced character animations.

Posted 1 month ago 18
Series X
Disney Dreamlight Valley fans unhappy Wall-E pack costs too much Mon-E
The latest update for Disney Dreamlight Valley is its biggest story update yet, but not all players are happy with every part of the new content on offer, or the prices for some of it.

Posted 1 month ago 22
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass new addition has free Xbox 360 DLC available
Double Fine's classic Xbox 360 adventure game Stacking has now been added to Xbox Game Pass, but if you want the complete package, you'll need to pick up Stacking's free DLC from the Xbox store.

Posted 1 month ago 13
Series X
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge gets a slice of DLC later this year on Xbox
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is getting a new playable character, game mode, and more when its Dimension Shellshock DLC launches on Xbox later this year.

Posted 1 month ago 33
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass latest games include recent PS Plus addition
Xbox Game Pass continues its flurry of June additions with two more games today, including Rune Factory 4 Special, the HD remastered version of the original beloved RPG sim.

Posted 1 month ago 29
List
Tour de France 2023 Xbox achievements now live
We have just picked up new achievements for Tour de France 2023. There are 43 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 months ago 35
Series X
Saints Row hopes to win you back with new horde mode DLC on Xbox
Saints Row's next DLC is set to add Doc Ketchum's Murder Circus, a solo game mode that sees contestants fight to the death for loot, and Deep Silver has now revealed what we'll be getting up to.

Posted 2 months ago 71
Update
Minecraft Trails and Tales update unearths three new Xbox achievements
The next major Minecraft content update, Trails and Tales, is here, and we've now picked up three new achievements for Mojang's blocky survival sandbox game.

Posted 2 months ago 66
Rumour
Payday 3 release date leak suggests Xbox launch is a few months out
The Payday 3 release date has seemingly been leaked, and according to the leaker, we can expect a reveal for the first-person shooter next week.

Posted 2 months ago 19
Update
Disney Dreamlight Valley finally fixes unobtainable Xbox achievement
Disney Dreamlight Valley's latest update has fixed (well, more like adjusted) the game's unobtainable Xbox achievement, meaning players can now fully complete the life sim.

Posted 2 months ago 47
Series X
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 promises more info soon, cancels some preorders
It's been quite a while since we've heard anything about Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, but Paradox has now broken its silence on the long-delayed action-RPG, teasing that a "big announcement" is coming.

Posted 2 months ago 8
Series X
Jurassic World Evolution 2 free Xbox update celebrates Jurassic Park anniversary
A free content update for Jurassic World Evolution 2 will arrive tomorrow for players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, adding classic movie decorations and more.

Posted 2 months ago 6
Series X
Battlefield 2042 Season 5 brings legendary weapon to popular AOW mode
Battlefield 2042 Season 5 kicks off today, offering up a ton of new content to players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as a fresh Battle Pass to work through.

Posted 2 months ago 10
Update
Disney Dreamlight Valley's "biggest story update yet" rolls out today on Xbox
Disney Dreamlight Valley's next major content update, The Remembering, rolls out to all Xbox players today, bringing with it Cinderella's Fairy Godmother, a new Pixar Star Path, and much more.

Posted 2 months ago 17
Series X
Xbox Series X|S storage gets competitive with new Western Digital C50
Western Digital has announced that its rumored Xbox Series X|S expansion cards are now available to purchase, offering up 512GB and 1TB options.

Posted 2 months ago 87
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 months ago 23
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 45 quick completions from the Deals Unlocked Xbox sale
The massive Deals Unlocked Xbox sale is now live, and we've trawled through its plethora of bargains to bring you a list of 45 quick completions that will boost your Gamerscore to new heights.

Posted 2 months ago 31
Series X
Diablo 4 is Blizzard's fastest-selling game ever
Diablo 4 launches in full today, and has already cemented itself as the fastest-selling Blizzard game "of all-time."

Posted 2 months ago 41
List
Crime Boss: Rockay City coming to Xbox next week, achievements now live
505 Games and Ingame Studios have announced a June release date for Crime Boss: Rockay City on Xbox Series X|S, and we've also now picked up the achievement list for the over-the-top shooter.

Posted 2 months ago 51
Article
Diablo 4 impressions: A new sanctuary for action-RPG fans on Xbox
Diablo IV is now out on Xbox and Tom has given us his first impressions after spending some time in Blizzard's latest version of war-torn Sanctuary...

Posted 2 months ago 28
Series X
Capcom announces its own 30+ minute showcase
Capcom has announced its digital Capcom Showcase for next week with over half an hour of news and updates promised.

Posted 2 months ago 41
Series X
Disney Dreamlight Valley showcases next Pixar-themed Star Path
Disney Dreamlight Valley has announced its next Star Path: Wonder of Pixar, which features Turning Red items and more.

Posted 2 months ago 13
Series X
Halo Infinite's Career Rank "will likely feel most like MCC’s progression system"
343 Industries has just shared a first look at the Career Rank system which arrives in Halo Infinite this month, and which will apparently "feel most like MCC's progression system."

Posted 2 months ago 40
Industry
Microsoft hit with $20 million fine after collecting children's data on Xbox consoles
Microsoft has been fined $20 million by the US Federal Trade Commission for illegally collecting and retaining the personal information of children without their parents' consent.

Posted 2 months ago 71
Series X
Xbox Series X|S feels a mother's love with Diablo 4 dynamic background
You can now make the Mother of Sanctuary feel at home on your Xbox Series X|S dashboard with the new Diablo IV dynamic background — we hope you like red!

Posted 2 months ago 13
Rumour
Starfield Xbox controller price and launch date seemingly leak online
A potential release date and prices for a special edition Starfield Xbox controller and headset have seemingly leaked ahead of an official reveal.

Posted 2 months ago 25
List
Amnesia: The Bunker’s Xbox achievement list is a mystery on Game Pass
The Amnesia: The Bunker Xbox achievement list has just arrived with perfect timing, as the first-person horror game launches into Xbox Game Pass today.

Posted 2 months ago 4
Series X
Diablo 4 DLC expansions are already in the works
Diablo IV launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One today, and Blizzard has confirmed that two new expansions are already in development alongside Season 2.

Posted 2 months ago 31
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass adds another two games today
New games are coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass today, including Frictional Games' survival horror title, Amnesia: The Bunker.

Posted 2 months ago 16
Sale
Xbox Deals Unlocked 2023 sale now live with discounts on 600+ games
The huge Xbox Deals Unlocked sale that takes place across the E3/Summer Game Fest period is now live with big discounts on hundreds of games, DLC, and more.

Posted 2 months ago 97
Chart
Popular Xbox games — June 4, 2023
In this week's Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox Games, Diablo 4 has seen roaring success with its early access release, and Redfall has dropped out of the top 40 entirely.

Posted 2 months ago 12
List
Layers of Fear achievements creep onto Xbox
Bloober Team's next psychological horror experience, Layers of Fear, launches for Xbox Series X|S on June 15, and we now have its achievement list.

Posted 2 months ago 27
Series X
Medieval RTS The Valiant gets July Xbox Series X|S release date
THQ Nordic has announced that The Valiant will launch on Xbox Series X|S next month, offering us tactical RTS gameplay set in medieval Europe and the Holy Land.

Posted 2 months ago 6
Series X
Xbox promises no "full CG trailers" for first-party games at 2023 showcase
The Xbox Games Showcase later this week won't include any full CG trailers for Microsoft's first-party games, and will instead focus on in-game footage.

Posted 2 months ago 80
Industry
Microsoft could pull Activision from UK to bypass CMA block — report
According to a new report, Microsoft is considering a number of ways to save the Activision Blizzard deal, including potentially pulling Activision from the UK altogether.

Posted 2 months ago 148
New releases
New Xbox games — June 5 to 11
Another 13 new Xbox games come to the platform next week, including Blizzard's highly-anticipated action-RPG Diablo 4, Amnesia: The Bunker, and MotoGP 23.

Posted 2 months ago 38
Series X
Diablo 4 launches on Xbox next week, which class will you be using?
While we wait for the gates of hell to open in Diablo IV next week, check out each of the five classes and let us know who you're taking on the adventure.

Posted 2 months ago 74
Best of
Xbox sales: TA Team Picks (May 3)
Microsoft has applied discounts to a number of games and DLC across consoles and PC in this week's Xbox sales. Check out what the TrueAchievements news team thinks would make great additions to your library.

Posted 2 months ago 20
Poll
Poll: Are you happy with June's Games with Gold?
June's Games with Gold lineup has now been revealed, and for this week's poll, we want to know: are you happy with June’s Games with Gold?

Posted 2 months ago 120
Game Pass
Xbox removes six titles from leaving soon Game Pass list
It appears that six more games on top of those previously announced will also leave Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, bringing the total number of games dropping out of the service in June to 12. [updated]

Posted 2 months ago 123
Game Pass
Microsoft deletes unobtainable Homestead Arcana Xbox achievement
In an extremely uncommon move, Microsoft has deleted an unobtainable Xbox achievement from a game, allowing users to finally complete Xbox Game Pass newcomer Homestead Arcana.

Posted 2 months ago 409
Industry
Terraria board game adaptation on the way to Kickstarter
ReLogic Games and Paper Fort Games have just announced a partnership for the "huge project" of the official Terraria board game adaptation.

Posted 2 months ago 12
Series X
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor stats show a disturbing lack of poncho faith
EA has just shared its Star Wars Jedi: Survivor player stats, showing what game difficulty most players went for, how many enemies have been defeated, and, arguably most importantly, how many players went looking for Cal's poncho.

Posted 2 months ago 27
Game Pass
New Hi-Fi Rush achievements could point to DLC for Xbox Game Pass hit
A number of unknown achievements have appeared for the Steam version of Game Pass rhythm hit, Hi-Fi Rush. Could we see DLC shadow drop during the Xbox Games Showcase?

Posted 2 months ago 24
Series X
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will finally get new footage in June
Ubisoft has released its first trailer for its upcoming Ubisoft Forward event, and we'll get to see "live reveals" for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora as well as a look at other big Ubisoft games coming up.

Posted 2 months ago 14
List
Exclusive: F1 23 Xbox achievements revealed
It's not long now before F1 23 races onto Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and courtesy of Codemasters, we've been given exclusive early access to the F1 23 achievements ahead of its release on June 16.

Posted 2 months ago 40
List
Diablo 4 Xbox achievements climb out of Hell
The gates of Hell have swung wide open for early access players, and looking at the Diablo IV achievements, Blizzard has favored the number of the beast.

Posted 2 months ago 31
Series X
Xbox Pride Month post announces free content in Overwatch and more
The Xbox team has announced how it will be supporting LGBTQIA+ communities across Pride Month, as well as which games are celebrating with free content drops.

Posted 2 months ago 513
Series X
Pick up Tell Me Why for free on Xbox in June in honor of Pride Month
In honor of Pride Month, and as part of Xbox Game Studios Publishing's continuing partnership with GLAAD, Tell Me Why is available for free for a month.

Posted 2 months ago 128
Series X
Arkane staff hoped Microsoft would cancel or reboot Redfall — report
Xbox has come under fire for the poor reception Redfall received last month, and according to a new report, some developers had hoped the game would be canceled following Microsoft's ZeniMax acquisition.

Posted 2 months ago 96
Series X
The Expanse: A Telltale Series gets a drama-filled story trailer
The story trailer for The Expanse: A Telltale Series has just dropped ahead of the launch of Episode 1, revealing the chaotic life and difficult choices of Camina Drummer.

Posted 2 months ago 20
Community news
New Xbox walkthroughs published in May 2023
May saw another ten new Xbox walkthroughs produced by the TrueAchievements community... check out all the latest full game guides here to see if there's anything that could help you with your next completion!

Posted 2 months ago 20
List
Here are the AWAY: The Survival Series Xbox achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for AWAY: The Survival Series. There are 23 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 months ago 3
List
Street Fighter 6 achievements hurricane kick their way onto Xbox
Street Fighter 6 has met with rave reviews, and the Street Fighter 6 achievements have just arrived to help you prepare for the launch of the game tomorrow.

Posted 2 months ago 40
Series X
Free Play Days features three Xbox games, including Ghostrunner
After a week off, Xbox Free Play Days has returned, giving those with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or an Xbox Live Gold subscription three games they can play for free, including the hack & slash platformer, Ghostrunner.

Posted 2 months ago 10
Industry
Bobby Kotick denies "systemic issue with harassment" at Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has denied claims of systemic harassment at the company and says he's "all for" unions, just not one that "doesn't play by the rules."

Posted 2 months ago 51
List
We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie achievements tumble onto Xbox
We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie snowballs onto Xbox on June 2, and the King Of All Cosmos has seen fit to bless us with the remastered action-puzzle game's achievement list.

Posted 2 months ago 24
Game Pass
Disney Dreamlight Valley confirms Belle and new story in 2023 roadmap
Gameloft has just announced a whole wave of Disney Dreamlight Valley news, including the upcoming arrival of some long-wished-for characters, multiplayer later in the year, and a "new chapter" for the game.

Posted 2 months ago 6
XCloud
Xbox Game Pass adds three games today, including Hypnospace Outlaw spinoff
Three new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass today, including Hypnospace Outlaw spinoff Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer.

Posted 2 months ago 33

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