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Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming
Xbox is introducing monthly hour limits for cloud gaming included with Game Pass plans starting in November, with Ultimate receiving 15 hours, Premium 10, and Essential 5. Players exceeding their limits can purchase additional playtime, and a new option will allow purchasing cloud hours without a Game Pass subscription. These changes are being made due to the growing cost of providing the service as usage increases.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Is Now Open On Xbox, Game Pass And More!
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, also joining Xbox and PC Game Pass. The sequel expands on the original's shop management and dungeon crawling gameplay with new combat options, an expanded shop, and a challenging post-game Endless Vault mode.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage, and More Coming to Game Pass
Microsoft is adding several new titles to Game Pass throughout September, including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds. However, a significant number of games are also leaving the service by September 15th, such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, The Royal Writ, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout September, including RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Several games are also leaving the service on September 15th, such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For September 2026
September 2026 is set to be a busy month for Xbox and Game Pass players, with a diverse lineup of new releases. Highlights include the dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, Capcom's return to the samurai genre with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and the survival-crafting spin-off RuneScape: Dragonwilds launching day one on Game Pass. Other notable titles include the horror game Halloween, the racing title Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, and Remedy's Control Resonant.
(UPDATE) Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Appears On Game In Now Removed Official Xbox Video
An official Xbox video at GamesCom seemingly leaked that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be available on Game Pass in October. The video has since been removed, and there has been no official confirmation from Xbox or the game's developers.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is Coming To Game Pass, According To Official Xbox Reel
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is reportedly coming to Xbox Game Pass in October, according to an official Xbox reel shown at GamesCom. No official confirmation has been released by the company yet.
Xbox Kept At Least One Big Promise In Its Most Tumultuous Year Ever
Despite a tumultuous year marked by leadership changes, layoffs, and strategic shifts, Xbox managed to fulfill its promise of delivering over 75 day-one releases for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers between October 2025 and September 2026. This analysis tracks the monthly additions and reflects on the broader changes within Xbox, including leadership transitions and evolving strategies for its subscription service.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4
This weekly feature highlights new games launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 31 and September 4. The list includes titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, NBA 2K27, and many more, with several also available on Game Pass.
Xbox Gamescom 2026 Day Two: 19 Games and Announcements You Need to Know About | Invision Game Community
Xbox's second Gamescom 2026 showcase highlighted a diverse range of upcoming games, emphasizing discovery over blockbuster reveals. The presentation featured new titles like Rogue Fortune, PUBG: DED.NET, Cassette Beasts 2002, and Militsioner, alongside updates for established franchises such as Dune: Awakening, Planet Zoo 2, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass, showcasing the breadth of experiences coming to the Xbox ecosystem.
Xbox Gamescom 2026 Day One: The Biggest Reveals, Trailers and Games You Need to Know About | Invision Game
Xbox's Gamescom 2026 Day One showcase featured numerous reveals, including the Xbox Series X25 25th Anniversary Collection, new gameplay for Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Persona 4 Revival, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Microsoft also announced its 'Disc to Digital' initiative, allowing physical game owners to claim digital entitlements. Several new titles like Dumpster Gang, Chosen by Odin, Exterminauts, and Gravhounds were also highlighted, alongside updates for Forza Horizon 6.
Five Key Takeaways From the New Alien Deathstorm Trailer
Rebellion has released a new trailer for its upcoming action horror shooter, Alien Deathstorm, highlighting five key takeaways from the game. The trailer showcases the game's science fiction FPS elements, where players take on the role of an Engineer fighting for survival on an off-world colony ravaged by a mega-storm and overrun by intelligent aliens. Alien Deathstorm is set to launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and will be available on Game Pass from day one.
A New Journey Begins With Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy On Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation, PC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The action-adventure game is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows a new protagonist, Sophia, on an island filled with ancient myths and curses, blending Greek mythology with the established franchise lore. It is also available Day One on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Exploding Eyeballs And Gory Game Pass – Welcome To Blood Dungeon
Blood Dungeon, a frantic roguelike from Messhof, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features movement-heavy gameplay, over 100 enemy types, and a variety of unlockable characters and arenas. It is also available Day One on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21
This week's "Next Week on Xbox" feature highlights numerous game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 17 and 21, including titles available on Game Pass. Notable releases include S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (DLC), Backyard Baseball, The Sinking City 2, and Mortal Shell II, alongside a variety of indie titles across different genres.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Sold 1.2 Million Copies, Performed Worst on Steam – Rumor
Halo: Campaign Evolved has reportedly sold 1.2 million copies, generating an estimated $67 million in revenue, with Steam sales underperforming significantly compared to Xbox and PlayStation. This underperformance on Steam is attributed to the value proposition of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which includes multiple titles and competitive multiplayer, features lacking in Campaign Evolved. A substantial portion of Xbox players accessed the game through Game Pass.
When the Reward Becomes Part of the Game
Modern games increasingly integrate rewards systems, such as Battle Passes and subscription perks, that can become as engaging as the core gameplay. These systems, exemplified by Fortnite and Battlefield 6, offer layered progression and visible unlocks, turning the pursuit of prizes into a significant part of the player experience. Even store credit and betting promotions come with complex conditions that players must understand to gauge their true value.
Xbox promises that the causes of the recent outage, which rendered even game discs unplayable, have been fixed
Microsoft has announced that the causes of a major Xbox service outage in July have been fixed. The outage, which affected Game Pass, home console sharing, and even made game discs unplayable, was due to an external service failure compounded by a separate Xbox bug. A client update has rolled out, and the Xbox team is working on hardening its services for improved reliability.
Half Its Reviews Are One Star. Mistfall Hunter Still Pulled a Million Players in Seven Days.
Despite half of its reviews being one-star, Mistfall Hunter achieved one million players within its first week of release on PC and Xbox Series X/S via Game Pass. Players have cited issues such as region locking, lag, and chat spam, while developer Bellring Games has focused on releasing a roadmap for future content updates rather than immediate fixes.
Doom dev criticises Xbox after studio layoffs: 'Morale has never been lower'
A lead programmer from id Software, Chris Hays, has heavily criticized Microsoft and Xbox following recent layoffs that significantly impacted the studio. Hays described the process as 'inhumane' and stated that morale is at an all-time low, making it impossible to develop AAA games with half the staff. He also criticized Xbox's understanding of the Game Pass business model and its impact on game development.
