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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.
ForzaForza Horizon
Forza Horizon 6 will give pre-launch buyers an exclusive pre-tuned Ferrari J50, a nod to Ferrari's Japan anniversary car. The bonus applies to any edition and the Premium Upgrade before launch.
PhasmophobiaAlan Wake
Phasmophobia by Alan Wake is live on Xbox Series X|S until June 2. The limited-time event brings Alan Wake 2-inspired atmosphere to Kinetic Games' co-op ghost-hunting game.
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact Version Luna VII launches May 20, adding Nicole Reeyn, Lohen and Prune as new playable characters. The update also sends players back to Sumeru for a new Archon Quest and a major new threat.
R-Type
R-Type Dimensions III is coming to Xbox Series X|S on May 19. The remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning adds co-op, stage select, visual switching and a newly recorded soundtrack.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Outbound is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Xbox Game Pass. The cozy open-world game lets players build a home on wheels, explore landmarks and adopt a dog companion.
Overwatch
Overwatch Anniversary 2026 begins May 12 and runs through June 1. Blizzard is lining up launch hero skins, Anniversary Loot Boxes, 2D cosmetics, weapon charms and exclusive titles for the 10-year celebration.
Gears of War
Gears of War: E-Day appears as a sponsor for WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide's September Triplemanía event. The timing has sparked release-window speculation, but Xbox has not confirmed anything beyond 2026.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Discord Nitro members are getting a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass in eligible regions. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also receive Discord Nitro perks later this month.
The Dark Pictures Anthology
Directive 8020 launches May 12 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, giving Supermassive Games a deep-space horror story with real-time threats, mimic paranoia and couch co-op.
Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert update 1.06 lets players tame animals including bears, wolves, iguanas, raptors, lions and tigers as special mounts. The patch also adds material extraction, Oongka's unarmed skills, dog attacks and Night Tone Mode.
Forza
Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly leaked after an unencrypted Steam preload exposed a 155GB build ahead of launch. Microsoft and Playground Games have not publicly commented on the reported leak.
Roundup
This week’s most interesting new releases range from Subnautica 2 and Directive 8020 to Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition early access, a Switch 2 Indiana Jones port and several sharp PC indies. Here are the games worth keeping on your radar from May 11 to May 17, 2026.
