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Expedition 33 Celebrates First Anniversary With Special Haircuts For The Main Characters
Sandfall Interactive is celebrating the first anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a free update that adds new haircut styles for the main characters. The studio also announced that the game has sold 8 million units and its soundtrack has been streamed over 617 million times. The game is available on PC and Xbox Game Pass, with a 20% discount on Steam until April 27.
Escape Academy 2 Comes to Xbox Game Pass Day One
Coin Crew Games and iam8bit Presents announced that Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one. The open-world puzzle game, featuring solo and co-op play, is set to launch later in 2026 for Xbox platforms and PC via Steam. The sequel will explore an explorable campus filled with puzzles and secrets, delving into the founding of The Academy.
Deep Dish Dungeon Coming to Xbox Game Pass This Fall
Raw Fury and Behold Studios announced that Deep Dish Dungeon will launch day one on Xbox Game Pass this fall. The exploration-focused dungeon crawler will also be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud, and Steam, featuring crafting, cooking, and co-op systems. The game is also Xbox handheld-verified and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
Kwalee Games Proudly Showcased During Second Wind Games Showcase
The Second Wind Games Showcase featured new details on Kwalee's upcoming titles Luna Abyss, BPM Bitcrushed, and Hark the Ghoul. Other announcements included the incremental survivor Guns 'n Goblins, a trailer for ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, and Deep Dish Dungeon coming to Xbox Game Pass. Two Point Museum's Arty-Facts DLC and a story trailer for Invincible VS were also revealed.
IGN Live 2026 Partner Lineup to Include The Legend of Vox Machina and More
IGN Live 2026 has revealed its partner lineup for the June event, featuring titles such as The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and PowerWash Simulator 2. The convention will also showcase new trailers and demos for games like ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies and Deep Dish Dungeon, with the latter launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. The event will take place from June 6 to June 7 in Los Angeles.
Deep Dish Dungeon Coming to Xbox Game Pass Day One
Raw Fury and Behold Studios announced that their dungeon crawler Deep Dish Dungeon will launch day one on Xbox Game Pass, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Steam this fall. The game will also feature Xbox handheld verification and Xbox Play Anywhere support.
inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories Launches Day One on Xbox Game Pass
Publisher Beep Japan and developer Nagai Industries announced that inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories will launch on April 30, 2026, and be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. The game, inspired by early 1990s Japanese convenience stores, will also be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Mac.
TINYBUILD’S CHAOTIC PARTY-RACER SPEEDRUNNERS 2: KING OF SPEED LAUNCHES THIS JULY ON PC & CONSOLES
tinyBuild and Fair Play Labs announced that SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed will launch in July on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game will also be available on Day One with Xbox Game Pass for PC and consoles. This sequel to the 2013 indie hit features up to eight-player online and local races with new mechanics and vibrant graphics.
Kiln Pottery Brawler Launches Today on Xbox Game Pass
Double Fine has surprise-launched Kiln on Xbox Game Pass, a unique online multiplayer brawler where players sculpt and battle with ceramic fighters. The game features five themed maps, a level cap of 50, and launches with cross-platform support across Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Double Fine has also outlined a post-launch content roadmap including new maps, missions, and customization options.
Online Multiplayer Chaos Meets Creativity In Double Fine’s Pottery Party Brawler, Kiln
Double Fine Productions has announced Kiln, an online multiplayer brawler where players sculpt their own pottery fighters, with each shape impacting gameplay. The game emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and destruction in its matches. Kiln will be available on console, PC, and cloud via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
More Call Of Duty Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Year - Report
A report suggests that legacy Call of Duty titles are expected to arrive on Xbox Game Pass later this year, despite newer entries reportedly being removed. This move could impact subscription pricing tiers for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and other options.
Xbox Game Pass Could Lose Other Day-One New Releases Beyond Call Of Duty, Expert Says
Microsoft has announced changes to Xbox Game Pass, including a price reduction and the removal of new Call of Duty titles from day-one releases. Analyst Piers Harding-Rolls suggests that other first-party games might also be "windowed" from day-one launches to generate more revenue. Future plans for Game Pass aim for increased flexibility, potentially including customizable subscription tiers.
Xbox Game Pass prices are going down, but future Call of Duty games won't be added until 'about a year'…
Microsoft has announced a price reduction for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Ultimate dropping to $22.99 per month and PC Game Pass to $13.99. However, future Call of Duty titles will not be added to the service until approximately one year after their release.
Call of Duty won't hit Xbox Game Pass at launch going forwards, as Microsoft's subscription service gets a price cut
Microsoft has reduced the monthly prices for its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers. However, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on Game Pass at launch, instead releasing approximately one year after their initial debut. Existing Call of Duty games will remain accessible on the service.
CoD Launches Are Gone, But Game Pass Should Ditch All The Other Games You've Heard Of, Too
Microsoft has removed day-one access to Call of Duty from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, leading to speculation about a new, cheaper tier focused on curated AA and indie games. The author argues that a more focused Game Pass library could help smaller titles gain attention and provide better value than a vast collection of AAA games.
Black Ops 6 Review: The Truth Behind the Buzz
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 offers a strong multiplayer experience with its new omni-movement system, though map design and customization present mixed results. The Zombies mode returns to its classic round-based format. Despite technical polish and accessibility options, persistent issues like netcode and cheating remain, and player reception has been lukewarm, raising questions about the series' future.
Game Pass Gets Price Drop, New Call Of Duty Games No Longer Included
Microsoft has reduced the price of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions in response to negative feedback. Additionally, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be included with the service at launch, but will arrive about a year later. Existing Call of Duty games will remain on Game Pass.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles to its subscription service, including the games Kiln, Aphelion, and Final Fantasy V. The announcement highlights the ongoing expansion of content available through Microsoft's subscription and cloud gaming offerings.
Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Wave 2 Lineup Announced
Microsoft has revealed the lineup of games that will be added to Xbox Game Pass throughout the remainder of April 2026 and into early May. The announcement details the upcoming wave of titles for the subscription service.
Game Pass Is Adding Five Day-One New Releases In The Next Few Weeks
Microsoft announced new day-one releases coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in late April and early May 2026. Titles include Kiln, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, Aphelion, Trepang2, and Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era. Additionally, Final Fantasy V will be available on May 5.
