Xbox Series

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now in its second day after going live for all customers on May 2. The ongoing sale brings discounts across all popular product categories, including smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, tablets, Amazon devices, essential summer appliances like air conditioners, coolers, refrigerators, and more.

Intergalactic hospital management game Galacticare will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on May 23, publisher CULT Games and developer Brightrock Games announced.

Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Too Kyo Games have announced Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch on July 18.

Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Galvanic Games will release the “Better Together” update for cooperative sandbox survival game Wizard with a Gun on May 13, the companies announced. It will add four-player cooperative play to the game, which currently only supports two players.

HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed will launch for Xbox Series and Xbox One on May 31 for $29.99, developer Digital Cybercherries announced. Pre-orders are available now via Microsoft Store at a discounted price of $26.99.

Xbox Games Showcase 2024 will air on June 9 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. BST, Microsoft announced. It will be immediately followed by a special deep dive “Direct” into the next installment of a “beloved franchise.” You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook.

Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in early May, which includes Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Kona II: Brume, Little Kitty, Big City, and more.

Single-player action RPG and social simulation game hybrid Dungeons of Hinterberg will launch for Xbox Series and PC via Steam on July 18, publisher Curve Games and developer Microbird announced. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass.

“Snack ‘n slash RPG” HANGRY will be available for Xbox One alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version, developer Game Pill announced. A release date was not announced.

Gamera Games has announced five titles coming to Xbox Game Pass and/or PC Game Pass, starting with The Rewinder for Xbox One and PC today, followed by Firework, Depersonalization, and Keplerth for PC, and Volcano Princess for Xbox Series and PC in the coming months.

Free-to-play 60-player racing game Stampede: Racing Royale will launch in Early Access for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store this summer, publisher Secret Mode and developer Sumo Leamington announced. The Xbox Series and Microsoft Store versions are newly announced.

Publisher Enhance and developer tha ltd. will release puzzle game HUMANITY for Xbox Series and Xbox One, as well as PC via Microsoft Store on May 30, the companies announced.

DON’T NOD has released a new trailer for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage dubbed “Lo-Fi Summer.”

First-person shooter SULFUR will launch for Xbox Series and Xbox One alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2024, developer Perfect Random announced.

Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Hack The Publisher have announced Centum, an “unreliable narrative-driven adventure” game for Xbox Series and PC (Steam). It will launch this summer.

Pocketpair has announced the Palworld “New Pals” update. It will launch this summer

Developer GSC Game World has released a new trailer and screenshots for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl dubbed “Not a Paradise.”

Party-based Soulslike action RPG Deathbound will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series day and date with its previously announced PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) version in 2024, publisher Tate Multimedia and developer Trialforge Studio announced.

Party-based Soulslike action RPG Deathbound will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series day and date with its previously announced PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) version in 2024, publisher Tate Multimedia and developer Trialforge Studio announced.

Publisher CI Games and developer Hexworks have released the Lords of the Fallen version 1.5 update “Master of Fate,” which adds the final milestone of the game’s post-launch roadmap: the “Advanced Game Modifier System.”

Choice Provisions will release BIT.TRIP RERUNNER for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, the developer confirmed to Gematsu. A release date was not announced. Wishlisting is available now via PlayStation Store.

Wired Productions will publish Chinese developer Pollard Studio‘s psychological horror game KARMA: The Dark World for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG), the company announced. A release date was not announced.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the acclaimed action-adventure title that launched exclusively on PC and PlayStation consoles in 2021, seems to be finally making its way to Xbox. While there's been no official announcement from developers Ember Lab or Microsoft, the game has seemingly been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, or ESRB, in the US for Xbox Series consoles. Kena: Bridge of Spirits initially launched as a timed exclusive on PS4, PS5 and Epic Games Store on PC.

Helldivers 2 launched exclusively on PS5 and PC on February 8, quickly becoming a phenomenon and rising up the charts to become one of the most played games on Steam. The co-op third-person shooter, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, broke the mould a bit when it launched simultaneously on Windows alongside the PlayStation platform. While it's not a first-party title, publishers Sony rarely release games under their banner on other platforms at launch. The overwhelming success of Helldivers 2, however, could be forcing the PlayStation parent to rethink its strategy. The game is now rumoured to be a subject of internal discussions over a possible Xbox release.

Microsoft will host an ID@Xbox Showcase in partnership with IGN on April 29 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, the companies announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and IGN.com.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance, 2018's meticulous medieval action-RPG, is finally getting a sequel. Publisher Plaion has announced Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, set for release in 2024 across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Developed by Warhorse Studios, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 promises to be a “true sequel” to the first game, bringing visceral first-person melee combat and a deep RPG experience.

PlayStation era throwback survival horror game Crow Country will launch for Xbox Series alongside its previously announced PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) versions on May 9, developer SFB Games announced. A demo is currently available.

Little Kitty, Big City will launch for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on May 9, developer Double Dagger Studio announced. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass. Pre-orders will open today.

Open-world hack-and-slash action RPG Hammerwatch II will launch for PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series on April 23, publisher Modus Games and developer Crackshell announced. An Xbox One version is no longer planned.

Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late April, which includes Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and more.

The “Next-Gen Update” for Fallout 4 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on April 25, publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer Bethesda Game Studios announced.

Farming and life simulation game SunnySide will launch for PC via Steam on May 24, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on July 10, publisher Merge Games and developer RainyGames announced. A physical edition will be available for PlayStation 5. A demo is available now for PC.

Pocketpair has announced the Palworld “Pal Arena” update. It will launch in 2024.

Thunder Lotus Games will host a closed beta test for cooperative roguelike action game 33 Immortals from May 24 to June 2, the developer announced. It will run across Xbox Series and PC (Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store). Users can sign-up via the official website. Beta players will be able to unlock an exclusive skin in the full game.

Sandbox detective simulation game Shadows of Doubt will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series alongside PC when it leaves Early Access later in 2024, publisher Fireshine Games and developer ColePowered Games announced.

Star Wars Outlaws received a new trailer Tuesday, revealing key story details, more characters and a release date. The action-adventure title from Ubisoft will be released on August 30, 2024. The open world Star Wars game will put players in the shoes of Kay Vess, a scoundrel taking on intergalactic heists in the Outer Rim during a time when criminal organisations are thriving. Star Wars Outlaws is now available for pre-order across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X platforms.

Ubisoft released a brand new story trailer for on Tuesday, previewing the upcoming open-world action-adventure game and setting a release date for the title.

Star Wars Outlaws will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Ubisoft Store on August 30 for $69.99, publisher Ubisoft and developer Massive Entertainment announced.

Microsoft teased its plans for next-generation Xbox hardware back in February, saying that it was focussed on delivering the “largest technical leap” for a new console generation with the next Xbox. Now, more details about Microsoft's plans for its next console have emerged, reiterating the same claim. An internal email shared with Xbox staff has revealed that Microsoft is “moving full speed ahead” on its next-generation Xbox hardware.

Side-scrolling shoot ’em up game FZ: Formation Z will feature a new aircraft called “R-9Aix EXTRA ARROW,” publisher City Connection and developer Granzella announced.

City Connection and G.rev will release Under Defeat for PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch, and PC via Steam this winter, the companies announced.

City Connection and G.rev will release Mamorukun Curse! for PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2025, the companies announced.

Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in early April, which includes LEGO 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, Harold Halibut, and more.

Publisher SOEDESCO and developers Indigo Studios and Grindstone have announced first-person horror adventure game Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2024.

Narrative-driven adventure game INDIKA will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on May 8, publisher 11 bit studios and developer Odd Meter announced.

Nekki has released an early gameplay trailer and new screenshots for single-player story-focused action game SPINE showcasing the game’s “Gung Fu” action.

Narrative adventure game Farewell North will launch for Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 15, publisher Mooneye Studios and developer Kyle Banks announced.

Narrative-driven adventure game INDIKA will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on May 9, publisher 11 bit studios and developer Odd Meter announced.

Crazy Goat Games has announced Cthulhu-themed city builder Worshippers of Cthulhu for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. It will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam in Q2 / Q3 2024, followed by a full release across all platforms in Q1 2025.

Italian Soulslike action RPG Enotria: The Last Song will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on August 21, developer Jyamma Games announced. A demo is coming soon. The previously announced Xbox Series version is no longer planned and will be reassessed post-launch.

Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Canteen will release corporate management simulation game CorpoNation: The Sorting Process will for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Switch on May 9, the companies announced.

Perp Games will release Archangel Studios-developed action RPG Bleak Faith: Forsaken for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on July 5, the publisher announced.

Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late March to early April, which includes Diablo IV, The Quarry, ARK: Survival Ascended, and more.

Squirrel with a Gun will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam this fall, publisher Maximum Entertainment and developer Dee Dee Creations announced.

Publisher PLAION and Wroclaw-based developer Critical Hit Games have announced Nobody Wants to Die, a detective noir adventure game coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2024.

RiffRaff Games has announced third-person stealth action deckbuilder Sleight of Hand for Xbox Series and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass. A release date was not announced.

Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in early to mid March, which includes MLB The Show 24, Lightyear Frontier, Control Ultimate Edition, and more.

Cooperative survival first-person shooter Sker Ritual will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on April 18, developer Wales Interactive announced. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will follow at a later date.

Microsoft Gaming will host a 30-minute Xbox Partner Preview live stream on March 6 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 pm. ET featuring more than a dozen new trailers for third-party titles, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch.

Long before the Suicide Squad went on to try about killing the Justice League, it dug its own grave. The action-adventure shooter from Rocksteady was born with the burden of living up to the lofty standards set by the studio's beloved Batman: Arkham games. Then, it stepped on a rake when last year's gameplay reveal confirmed that the game would be an always-online, live service looter shooter — a departure from Rocksteady's repertoire of narrative-focussed single-player experiences. And when it finally came out in early access ahead of its February 2 release, the developers had to pull it offline due to a bug that led to full story completion just as players logged in to the game for the first time.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will launch on May 24, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Dimps announced.

Publisher Nacon and developer KT have announced MXGP – The Official Game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. It will launch in late 2024.

Publisher Nacon and developer KT Racing have released a new trailer for open-world racing game Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown dubbed “The Explorer.”

Gearbox Publishing and developer Gunfire Games have released a new update for survival action third-person shooter Remnant II adding cross-play support across all platforms.

Arc System Works-developed fighting game Dragon Ball FighterZ will launch digitally for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on February 29 with rollback netcode, publisher Bandai Namco announced. It is available now in regions where it is already February 29.

Publisher Kasedo Games and developer SomaSim have announced business tycoon game sequel Rise of Industry 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). A release date was not announced.

Tekken 8 sold over one million units worldwide on its first day of release, and surpassed two million units in the first month, Bandai Namco announced.

Squanch Games will open pre-orders for physical standard and Collector’s editions of High On Life for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on February 27 via Limited Run Games and IGN Store, the developer announced. Pre-orders will close on March 31.

Publisher Curve Games and developer Microbird have delayed single-player action RPG and social simulation game hybrid Dungeons of Hinterberg from its previously planned spring release window to summer. It will be available for Xbox Series and PC via Steam, as well as via Xbox Game Pass.

The Early Access release of open-world survival crafting game Palworld has sold approximately 15 million copies on Steam, and the Xbox Series and Xbox One versions have reached over 10 million players, developer Pocket Pair announced.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the first major expansion for the acclaimed action RPG, received a gameplay trailer, detailing a new story, characters, and a new map, and a release date. The DLC will launch June 21 across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X, with preorders for the game now live across all platforms. Shadow of the Erdtree, which will focus on the story of Miquella, brother of Malenia, is FromSoftware's largest expansion to date and will task players with uncovering a new mystery.

Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late February, which includes Tales of Arise, Indivisible, Space Engineers, and more.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of Bang-On Balls: Chronicles will launch on March 5, publisher Untold Tales and developer Exit Plan announced. The new versions will run in 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, and be available as a free upgrade for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners.

Italian Soulslike action RPG Enotria: The Last Song will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on June 21, developer Jyamma Games announced.

PQube will release ROOTNSTUDIO-developed horror game White Day 2: The Flower That Tells Lies Complete Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series in 2024, the company announced. A physical edition will also be available for PlayStation 5.

2.5D horror RPG Withering Rooms will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on April 2, publisher Perp Games and developer Moonless Formless announced.

Microsoft shared new details about its plans for Xbox hardware, teasing the next generation of Xbox consoles and providing updates about its gaming business in a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast Thursday. While the company confirmed that four Xbox-exclusive games would launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, it reiterated its commitment to developing Xbox hardware and exclusives titles on the platform. In the podcast, Xbox president Sarah Bond said that Microsoft was focussed on delivering the “largest technical leap” for a new console generation for the next Xbox.

Publisher Artax Games and developer Funky Can Creative will release side-scrolling shoot ’em up PopSlinger for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 29, the companies announced.

Publisher Artax Games and developer Funky Can Creative will release side-scrolling shoot ’em up PopSlinger for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, the companies announced. A release date was not announced.

Publisher Amata Games and Japanese developer yondray will release roguelike deckbuilder the World According to Girl for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Switch on February 15, the companies announced. It will support English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options.