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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.
Grand Theft AutoGTA Online
Rockstar is expanding GTA Online's creator tools with the Mission Creator and a new Community Mission Series. The first featured mission, Old School Hits, launched April 30 with limited-time 4X GTA$ and RP.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Digital Bros has acquired full ownership of the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP for roughly €4 million. The deal gives 505 Games' parent company control over future decisions for the Soulslike after developer Chengdu Lingzee was shut down.
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has a free demo on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S ahead of its June 3 launch on both platforms. Progress carries into the full game, and demo save data unlocks bonus items at launch.
Roundup
This week's game trailers range from Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and a new Call of Duty Zombies map to Luna Abyss, Orbitals, D-topia and several sharper indie swings. Here are the videos to catch up on before the next showcase cycle takes over.
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.
