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Follow Xbox Series X|S coverage spanning new game announcements, release dates, patches, technical issues, Game Pass developments and wider platform updates across Microsoft's current generation console lineup.
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Latest Xbox Series X|S stories, releases and platform changes.
Star Wars
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is shaping its podracing comeback around roguelite-style tours, vehicle upgrades and a cinematic solo campaign. It launches October 6 for Xbox Series X|S.
Call of Duty
Nicolas Cage is coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone as part of the Season 04 Reloaded Event Pass. The update also adds maps, Zombies content, Warzone modes and new weapons.
Frostpunk
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust is out now for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The second DLC sends players to New Edinburgh, where a volcanic crisis turns the city's politics and survival systems against each other.
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EMPULSE launches June 24 in Early Access for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. 1047 Games is following Splitgate with a paid 6v6 movement shooter built around wall-running, grapples, P.A.I.N.T. bombs and mechs.
Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad now has a playable demo on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The action RPG launches on July 10, with demo save data carrying into the full game.
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This week’s most interesting new releases run from Deltarune’s next chapter and Darktide’s Adeptus Mechanicus class to arcade roguelite chaos, desert extraction and a revived 3D fighting game.
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Newzoo's latest market update says global game revenue crossed $200 billion for the first time in 2025. PC had the strongest platform growth, while mobile still generated the largest share.
Halo
Halo Studios has corrected its Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 co-op guidance, confirming that local split-screen does not require PlayStation Plus. Players still need PlayStation accounts and linked Microsoft accounts.
Zenless Zone Zero
HoYoverse has revealed Remielle Dan and Sigrid de L'Azur as upcoming Zenless Zone Zero characters for Version 3.1, setting up the next wave of Season 3 roster additions.
Elden Ring
Bandai Namco has dated Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, giving the complete package an August 28 launch. The Switch 2 version includes Shadow of the Erdtree and new content, while Nintendo lists the game at $79.99.
Halo
Halo Studios has clarified several Halo: Campaign Evolved launch details, including a surprising PS5 split-screen requirement: both local co-op accounts need PlayStation Plus and Microsoft account links.
Resident Evil
Resident Evil Veronica may not be absent from Gamescom 2026 after all, despite being left out of Capcom's public booth lineup. A Resident Evil news account says the remake is still expected to appear with new information and possibly a new trailer.
