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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.
Call of Duty
Activision says the next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4. The statement leaves Xbox One unnamed, but it strongly suggests the series is finally moving beyond last-gen consoles.
Forza
Forza Horizon 6 has gone gold ahead of its May 19 launch, and preloads are now live on Xbox Series X|S and PC through the Xbox app. Playground Games also confirmed large storage requirements, Xbox performance targets and new launch rewards.
Subnautica
Subnautica 2 will launch into Xbox Game Preview on May 14 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with day-one access through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Unknown Worlds also detailed co-op, cross-platform invites and Xbox ecosystem support.
Anno
Ubisoft has outlined Anno 117: Pax Romana's first year after launch, with three gameplay DLC packs planned alongside cosmetic packs and free updates. Prophecies of Ash is first, followed by The Hippodrome in August 2026 and Dawn of the Delta in November 2026.
Anno
Anno 117: Pax Romana's Prophecies of Ash DLC is out now with Cinis, a volcanic island that brings new settlement space, obsidian production and eruption-driven gameplay. The update also adds Vulcun, coal mines and a limited-time friend referral program.
Huntdown
This week's most interesting new releases lean into personality, from a cozy-punk record shop and a chainsaw parkour game to Shiro's co-op RPG, a dice city builder and a crab evolution roguelite. Here are the games worth keeping on your radar from May 4 to May 10, 2026.
Call of Duty
A Call of Duty leaker says the next Modern Warfare game is being playtested on PS4. Activision and Infinity Ward have not announced the 2026 game or confirmed its platforms.
Planet of Lana
Story Kitchen is trying to get a Planet of Lana movie going, according to comments from co-founder Mike Goldberg. The adaptation effort appears to be early, not a confirmed greenlit film.
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 still has no public title, footage or release date, but co-director Naoki Hamaguchi says he has already completed more than 40 full playthroughs. The update suggests Square Enix is deep into refinement on the trilogy finale.
World of Warships: Legends
World of Warships: Legends fully launches on PC on May 4 through Steam and Xbox on PC. Wargaming is also adding cross-progression support and Xbox Game Pass benefits around the same update.
Tekken
Kunimitsu arrives in Tekken 8 on June 1 PDT and June 2 CEST, with early access beginning May 27 PDT and May 28 CEST. Bandai Namco’s new gameplay trailer gives the Season 3 fighter her first proper showcase.
Halo
A new report claims Halo Studios is already working on remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3. The rumor follows Microsoft's official Halo: Campaign Evolved reveal, but the next two remakes have not been announced.
