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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.
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.
Diablo
Blizzard announced a Diablo 4 developer update focused on the Lord of Hatred expansion, including new class skill trees, the Talisman system, the Horadric Cube and endgame systems. The stream also included Twitch Drops for two cosmetics.
Diablo
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred brings the fight to Mephisto with a new Skovos campaign, Warlock and Paladin classes, a War Plans endgame system and major itemization changes. The 3.0.0 update also adds long-requested features for all players, including a loot filter, map overlay and skill tree reworks.
Diablo
Blizzard's Diablo 4 patch 2.6 significantly lowers Bloodsoaked Sigil difficulty while adding Butcher shop conveniences, class balance changes and a long list of bug fixes. The update also touches Season of Slaughter, Tower runs, boss Stagger mechanics and quality-of-life systems.
Grand Theft Auto
Rockstar's next Grand Theft Auto is set in Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, with Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos leading a crime story now dated for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here is everything officially confirmed so far.
Helldivers
Helldivers 2 Update 6.1.2 introduces a PS5-only Low Energy Mode that lowers power consumption during idle and lower-intensity moments. Xbox players also get fixes for invites, desync and loading issues.
Fortnite
Fortnite Festival Season 14 has moved beyond the earlier Pro Vocals rumor. Epic's official update adds Mic Vocals for compatible microphones, Pro Drums support for drum kits and a Laufey-led Music Pass.
Grand Theft AutoGTA Online
GTA+ members can claim the Bravado Buffalo STX Pursuit Law Enforcement Vehicle for free as part of the latest membership refresh. The update also adds GTA Online bonuses, discounts, new clothing and a reminder that NBA 2K26 leaves the Games Library on April 20.
Grand Theft AutoGTA Online
GTA Online's 420 event adds the new Stoner Survival mode and pays out 4X GTA$ and RP through April 22. The two-week LD Organics event also rotates in boosted rewards for Hunting Pack, Short Trips, Pizza Delivery, weed businesses and more.
