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FixForce: The Fun Starts When Everything Goes Wrong
FixForce is a co-op extraction platformer from Surgent Studios where up to six players act as robot repairmen in a post-apocalyptic world. The game emphasizes emergent chaos and player-driven solutions, allowing disembodied heads to continue playing and even revive teammates. FixForce is available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and is included with Xbox Game Pass.
FixForce Crashes Into Xbox Game Pass With Chaotic Six-Player Co-op Construction
FixForce, a chaotic six-player co-op construction platformer, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support, also arriving as a Day One title for Game Pass subscribers. Developed and published by Surgent Studios, the game tasks players with repairing machinery in hazardous environments using a drill-wrench for construction and teamwork. It is available for purchase or included with Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 13 to 17
This week's Xbox releases from July 13 to 17 include a variety of genres across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass. Notable titles include the roguelike 'Ascend to ZERO', the tactical train-builder 'Fogpiercer', and the open-world extreme sports game 'MAVRIX by Matt Jones'.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July, including the full release of Palworld 1.0, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and Gears of War: Reloaded. The service will also feature updates for games like Wuthering Waves and League of Legends, while several titles are scheduled to leave the library on July 15.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, The Planet Crafter, and More Coming to Game Pass in July
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in July, including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and The Planet Crafter. The service will also see additions like Winds of Arcana: Ruination, Gears of War: Reloaded, and PBA Pro Bowling 2026. Several titles, including EA Sports FC 24 and PowerWash Simulator, will be leaving the service on July 15th.
Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warns Troy Baker about creating his own game studio: "Don't do it"
Voice actor Troy Baker is reportedly considering creating his own game studio, a move that prompted Abubakar Salim, known for Assassin's Creed Origins, to jokingly warn him against it. Salim, who runs Surgent Studios, cited the difficulties of game development, a sentiment echoed by others in the industry, though Pocketpair's John Buckley encouraged Baker to proceed.
The director of Tales of Kenzera: Zau learned his most important game development lesson while working with Ridley Scott: 'That's why we're able to make games faster'
Surgent Studios, facing financial difficulties after its debut game Tales of Kenzera: Zau underperformed, has pivoted to a faster development model. Inspired by conversations with Pocketpair and the work ethic of Ridley Scott, director Abubakar Salim led the studio to release two distinct games, Dead Take and FixForce, focusing on sustainability and iterative learning.
Abubakar Salim, Surgent Studios founder and Raised by Wolves star, gives us a guided tour of his PC: 'My desktop is so bad that even my wife refuses to look at my screen'
Actor and Surgent Studios founder Abubakar Salim gives a tour of his PC setup, discussing his current games like No Rest for the Wicked and Dave the Diver. He highlights his longest-installed games as Garry's Mod and World of Warcraft, and his all-time essential game as Solitaire, reflecting on his early PC gaming experiences.
Monthly Video Game Releases: March 3rd to 31st | Console Creatures
This article provides a comprehensive list of video game releases, DLC, expansions, and updates scheduled for March 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, iOS, and Android. It also includes a preview of major releases planned for April 2026.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU's next venture is an extraction platformer fusion of Lethal Company and Garry's Mod called FixForce
Surgent Studios, known for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, is developing a new game called FixForce, an extraction platformer that blends elements of Lethal Company and Garry's Mod. Players will cooperate with up to five friends to find parts to fix machines in a flooded, post-apocalyptic city, using a drill-wrench to build platforms. FixForce is set to launch in early access on March 12th.
