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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.
OverwatchDiablo
Overwatch x Hatred's Reckoning runs April 28 through May 18 with five new Legendary skins inspired by Sanctuary. The event also brings back four crossover skins, adds challenges and runs Twitch Drops through May 10.
Fatal Fury
Wolfgang Krauser has joined Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as part of Season Pass 2. The update arrives alongside a new Standard Edition and a 40% anniversary discount on the Legend Edition.
PowerWash SimulatorStar Wars
PowerWash Simulator 2 is getting a Star Wars Pack this summer. FuturLab and Lucasfilm Games are sending players to clean original trilogy locations including Echo Base and the Lars Homestead.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Don't Nod's audio team has detailed how Aphelion uses silence, naturalistic sci-fi sounds and Amine Bouhafa's score to build tension around Ariane and Thomas' separation. The studio says the Nemesis creature mixes synthetic processing with organic recordings, including dolphin and sea lion calls.
GroundedGungrave
Xbox is taking nine playable demos to Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026. The lineup includes Grounded 2, Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Valor Mortis and several smaller experimental games.
PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Aphelion launches April 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass availability on day one. Don't Nod's sci-fi adventure looks like a more physical spin on the studio's character-led storytelling.
DiabloSaros
This week’s most interesting new releases range from Housemarque’s PS5 shooter Saros to a cozy Moomin adventure, a Diablo IV expansion and several sharp indie swings. Here are the games worth keeping on your radar from April 27 to May 3, 2026.
Resident Evil
Resident Evil Requiem has reportedly reached 7 million sales after director Koshi Nakaishi shared a celebration image from the team. Capcom had already called it the fastest-selling game in Resident Evil history after it passed 6 million copies in March.
Final FantasyFinal Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy 14 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in August. Square Enix says the new version will require its own subscription, though it will not require Nintendo Switch Online.
Multi-platform
Atari has acquired Implicit Conversions, the emulation studio known for bringing classic games to modern platforms. The move adds more PS1, PS2 and future PS3 emulation expertise to Atari's growing retro lineup.
Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is coming to Xbox Series X|S on July 9. Ubisoft's remake adds ray tracing, Dolby Atmos, smoother traversal, revamped naval systems and new missions with Matt Ryan returning as Edward Kenway.
Kalanoro
Kalanoro is coming to Xbox Series X|S in Summer 2026 from Madagascar-based Red Raketa Studio. The single-player action-adventure game stars Kalakely, a folklore-inspired hero trying to rescue legendary lemur musicians.
