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Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven Airs Next Wednesday – Here’s Everything You Need to KnowXbox will host a special 30-minute presentation titled 'Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven' on May 6th, focusing on RGG Studio's new action-adventure game. The event will delve into the game's story, world, characters, and its unique structure spanning five distinct eras and cities in modern Japan. Stranger Than Heaven is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Operation Live: New Commandos: Origins DLC No Man Left Behind Deploys TodayKalypso Media and Claymore Game Studios have released "No Man Left Behind," the second DLC for Commandos: Origins. Available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and PlayStation 4|5, the DLC adds four new missions set in occupied France, focusing on rescuing a captured comrade and sabotaging a German superweapon. A new 'Radio Operator' enemy unit introduces tactical challenges related to enemy communications.
FREE DEMO OF FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH OUT NOW ON NINTENDO SWITCH 2 AND XBOXSquare Enix has released a free demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S, allowing players to carry over progress to the full game launching June 3, 2026. The demo includes the first two chapters, showcasing combat, side stories, and the Queen's Blood card game. Pre-orders for the full game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox offer various digital and physical bonuses, including a Magic: The Gathering card.
Double Fine Productions and its new pottery-inspired game Kiln don’t just break the mold – they smash it to piecesDouble Fine Productions is developing Kiln, a unique party brawler inspired by pottery where players create and then destroy ceramic vessels as fighters. Founded by Tim Schafer, the studio emphasizes a kind and experimental culture, with Kiln originating from an internal game jam. The game will launch on April 23, 2026, for multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
How Vampire Crawlers Keeps the Soul of Vampire Survivors Alive in a Whole New GenreVampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard, a spinoff of Vampire Survivors, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass. This new title translates the core mechanics of the popular 'bullet heaven' auto-shooter into a first-person dungeon crawling roguelite deckbuilder. Developed by a team at Poncle Limited, it offers a more mechanically engaging experience than its predecessor, blending familiar elements with new strategic depth.
Dosa Divas Brings the Heat With Turn-based Combat and Spicy MealsDosa Divas, a narrative turn-based RPG from Outerloop Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. The game features strategic combat inspired by JRPGs, with a focus on food and community rebuilding, and follows sisters Samari and Amani as they battle a fast-food empire.- Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking outThis article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.
Kiln: Double Fine Shares Their Favorite Pots as Open Beta Goes LiveDouble Fine's pottery brawler, Kiln, has launched its Open Beta Throwdown on Steam, allowing players to participate until April 11. The game, which features online multiplayer where players inhabit and battle with crafted clay pots, is set to officially release on April 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and Steam, launching day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Invincible VS Open Beta Begins Tomorrow: What You Need to KnowSkybound's Quarter Up studio announced that the Open Beta for Invincible VS will begin on April 9 and run until April 11, featuring 10 playable characters and three modes. Players participating in the beta will receive a special Omni-Man skin. The full game launches on April 30, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
From Frogspawn to Frog Sqwad: The Making of A Sticky, Snacky New Multiplayer GameDeveloper Panic Stations shares insights into the creation of their upcoming multiplayer puzzle-platformer, Frog Sqwad. The game, which features up to 8 players as frogs with sticky tongues, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud in June 2026, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass. The article details the team's focus on maximizing fun per minute and the development of core mechanics like tongue physics and procedural generation.
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster Review - Twisted VoxelSquare Enix has released Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, with optimizations for the ROG Ally. This HD remaster features upgraded visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and new minigames for the beloved RPG.- Dispatch Coming to Xbox Play Anywhere: Find Out More About This Unique, Beloved AdventureThe superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming this Summer. It will also be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, allowing players to buy it once and play on both Xbox and PC.
- Screamer Combines 90s Racing and Anime Action Heres Five Reasons to Give It A TryScreamer, a game combining 90s racing and anime action, is launching on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC. The article highlights five reasons to try the game, emphasizing its dystopian anime-style world where racing and combat are intertwined.
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Soundtrack Plus Adds New Previews for 133 Track AlbumSquare Enix has announced details for the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack Plus, a 133-track album releasing on April 1, 2026. The soundtrack will include songs not featured in the original album and is available for pre-order at $54.99. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is currently available on PlayStation 5 and PC, with a future release planned for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC.
Dispatch Xbox Version Revealed At Xbox Partner Showcase, Releasing Summer 2026AdHoc Studios revealed that the workplace comedy game Dispatch will be released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud in Summer 2026. The game, which follows Robert Robertson III as he dispatches superheroes, has sold 2 million copies in its first month and garnered 3 million players last year.- Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summerThe narrative superhero comedy game Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud this summer. Developed by AdHoc Studio, a team of ex-Telltale developers, the game features interactive narrative and management simulation elements. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title and is expected to include all content, unlike a previously censored Nintendo Switch port.
Xbox Partner Preview: March 2026 – All the Announcements from Our Amazing PartnersThe Xbox Partner Preview showcased 19 upcoming games from third-party developers, including world premieres of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, Alien Deathstorm, and Artificial Detective. Many titles, such as Stranger Than Heaven and Hades II, will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The event also provided updates on DLC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and revealed release windows for numerous other games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud.- Hades II Xbox Release Date Set for April 14 With Game Pass at LaunchSupergiant Games announced that Hades II will launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud on April 14, 2026, also featuring Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere support. The release will include all post-launch patches and additional content. Players control Melinoë on a quest to defeat the Titan of Time, utilizing infused weapons and boons from the gods.
Dispatch finally releases on Xbox this summer as a Play Anywhere titleAdHoc Studios announced that its superhero comedy game Dispatch will be released on Xbox Series S/X, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud this summer as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. The game, which features voice acting from Aaron Paul, is already available on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
Alien Deathstorm: Sci-fi Survival and Action Combine for a New First-Person Horror HybridRebellion has revealed Alien Deathstorm, a new first-person action horror hybrid game. The title combines high-tension exploration with ballistic action, set on a storm-blasted off-world colony. Alien Deathstorm is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.