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Minecraft Dungeons II: The Sift, New Mechanics, Better Exploration, and More | Official XBOX Podcast
In an interview on the Official Xbox Podcast, Mojang's Design Director Laura De Llorens discusses Minecraft Dungeons II, set to release on September 29th for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Cloud. The sequel introduces new mechanics like jumping and a connected world, expands on customization with separated armor pieces and talismans, and features a new dimension called The Sift. De Llorens highlights the team's focus on honoring the original Minecraft Dungeons and vanilla Minecraft while introducing fresh elements for both new and returning players.
Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Very Busy With Five New Arrivals
Xbox Game Pass is adding five new games this week, including Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Planet of Lana II, Routine, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon, and Ninja Gaiden 4. RuneScape: Dragonwilds also recently joined the service. The additions span various genres and platforms, offering a broad selection for subscribers.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of new titles throughout September and October, including Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Several games are also leaving the service on September 30th.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary Hardware
The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
Xbox Game Pass – here’s what’s coming in June’s first wave of releases
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2026, with Persona 5 Royal being the most prominent addition. The lineup also includes new titles like Herdling, Total Chaos, Solarpunk, Undisputed, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, and Junkster, available across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Several games are also scheduled to leave the service on June 15.
Choosing Better Gaming Platforms for Today’s Players
Modern gaming platforms are evaluated based on player-centric factors like usability, performance, and social features, rather than just technical specifications. Players prioritize seamless experiences, quick loading times, and intuitive interfaces across various devices including PC, consoles, and mobile. The article emphasizes that simplicity and reliability are key to player retention, with social connectivity and cross-device play becoming increasingly important expectations.
‘We are Xbox’: New leadership further pledges to bring brand back to its previous glory
Microsoft Gaming is rebranding back to Xbox, with CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty pledging a renewed focus on the brand's core ideals. The company aims to build a global platform connecting players and creators, emphasizing console as foundational while extending the experience to any device via cloud gaming. Key focuses include daily active players, hardware, content, player experience, and services like Game Pass.
Fortnite Save the World Goes Free-to-Play on 16 April
Fortnite: Save the World, the original co-op campaign mode, will become free-to-play on April 16, 2026, across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Cloud, and Nintendo Switch. Pre-registration rewards will be available, and existing players will receive thank-you gifts for their years of support. New purchases of the game have been paused.
Game Pass additions for March include Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March, headlined by Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25. Hollow Knight: Silksong, Final Fantasy III, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II are also among the new additions, available across various tiers and platforms including Xbox Series X/S and PC.