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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.
ARC Raiders
ARC Raiders Update 1.36.0 now tracks playstyle separately across Solo, Duo and Trio matchmaking pools. The change means a friendly solo routine no longer has to bleed into more aggressive squad runs.
Mortal Shell
Mortal Shell II now has an August 20 release date for PS5, Xbox and PC. The sequel expands Cold Symmetry's dark action RPG with a compact open world, no stamina gauge and more than 60 dungeons.
Escape the Backrooms
Escape the Backrooms is now available on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo's store listing confirms a July 7 launch, online co-op for up to four players and cross-platform play.
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Rebel Wolves has explained how The Blood of Dawnwalker makes time advance through player decisions, not simple exploration. The dark fantasy RPG launches September 3 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Apex LegendsCyberpunk
Apex Legends is getting a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners crossover event on July 14. The takeover adds Cyberpunk skins, cyberware abilities and a Night City-inspired version of E-District to Wildcard.
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Bernie Sanders has criticized Microsoft over its planned 3,200 Xbox job cuts, connecting the layoffs to the company's profits, executive pay and upcoming Xbox console price hike.
DOOMQuakeWolfenstein
Doom co-creator John Romero has shared support for id Software staff affected by Xbox layoffs and called for the studio's recent work, code, assets and stories to be preserved.
Tony Hawk's Pro SkaterPalworldGears of War
Xbox Game Pass has a new July 2026 lineup led by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, The Planet Crafter, Gears of War: Reloaded and Palworld's full 1.0 release. Ten games leave the library on July 15.
State of Decay
State of Decay 3 may no longer be locked to a day-one Game Pass launch after Microsoft agreed to move Undead Labs to new ownership. Xbox still lists the survival sequel for 2027.
DOOMQuake
id Software has reportedly taken a heavy hit in Xbox's latest layoffs, with claims that around 95 roles may have been cut. The reports arrive as DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations launches for players.
Multi-platform
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Honeyglow Woods launches July 8 as the life sim's first Adventure Pack, adding Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and a smaller paid content lane.
Roblox
Roblox has rolled out major changes to its in-game reporting tools, including clearer report options, faster routing to review teams and notifications when reports lead to action. A persistent report inbox is planned for Q3 2026.
