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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.
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.
Fortnite
Epic Games has temporarily disabled llama riding and shoulder riding in Fortnite after players found a bug that could shrink or enlarge character models. The studio has not announced when the features will return.
Grand Theft Auto
PlayStation messages are encouraging PS4 owners to move to PS5 before GTA 6 arrives on November 19, 2026. The same wave of marketing also appears to show a Mature 17+ ESRB rating.
Forza
The Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass has surfaced on the Xbox Store with an image showing several of its planned DLC cars. The pass adds 30 vehicles, with one new car arriving each week from launch.
Diablo
Blizzard's first major Lord of Hatred update brings Diablo 4 to version 3.0.2 on May 13. The patch adds War Plan teleporting, Talisman visibility changes and a large batch of bug fixes.
Subnautica
Subnautica 2's First Dive Showcase brought a new gameplay trailer before the sequel launches into early access on May 14. The trailer highlights underwater survival, crafting, unsettling environments and the sequel's co-op focus.
Alien
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has been announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The sequel expands the Xenomorph-slaying co-op shooter to four players in summer 2026.
Battlefield
Battlefield 6 Update 1.3.1.0 goes live May 12, adding Season 3 content while reworking vehicle combat, gadgets, netcode, weapons and REDSEC ranked play.
Battlefield
Battlefield 6 Season 3 begins May 12 with a three-part roadmap covering new maps, returning modes, Ranked Battle Royale and a broad update to vehicles, gadgets, weapons and netcode.
Diablo
Diablo 2 Resurrected's next ladder reset is set for May 22. Patch 3.2 also brings post-PTR Warlock balance changes, Terror Zone tuning and a long list of fixes.
