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Modern Warfare 4 Skips Xbox Game Pass at Launch

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Modern Warfare 4 Skips Xbox Game Pass at Launch

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not be available through Xbox Game Pass when it launches on October 23. Xbox says new Call of Duty games will now arrive on Game Pass during the following holiday season.

Xbox Is Reportedly Reassessing How Halo Is Run

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Xbox Is Reportedly Reassessing How Halo Is Run

A new insider claim says Halo Studios is not in danger of shutting down, but Xbox is heavily reviewing how the franchise is managed. The report arrives weeks before Halo: Campaign Evolved brings Master Chief back across Xbox, PC and PS5.

Fallout Game Was Reportedly Canceled at Microsoft Studio

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Fallout Game Was Reportedly Canceled at Microsoft Studio

A Fallout project was reportedly in development at a Microsoft-owned studio outside Bethesda before being canceled earlier this year. The claim lands as Xbox is said to be refocusing investment around major franchises including Fallout.

PS5 Reportedly Takes Up to 80% of AAA Console Launch Sales

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PS5 Reportedly Takes Up to 80% of AAA Console Launch Sales

A new report says PS5 can account for 75% to 80% of console launch-month sales for some AAA single-player games. The split is less extreme for multiplayer games, but still shows Xbox facing a steep console sales gap.

Xbox Game Pass Publishing Deals Have Reportedly Been Paused

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Xbox Game Pass Publishing Deals Have Reportedly Been Paused

Microsoft has reportedly paused new Xbox Game Pass publishing deals, raising questions about the subscription service's third-party pipeline. Existing deals should keep the catalog moving in the short term.

Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Launches With a Volcanic Crisis

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Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Launches With a Volcanic Crisis

Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust is out now for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The second DLC sends players to New Edinburgh, where a volcanic crisis turns the city's politics and survival systems against each other.

Todd Howard Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Has to Get It Right

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Todd Howard Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Has to Get It Right

Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 is Bethesda's biggest project right now and that the studio knows it has to deliver. The comments do not include a release window, platforms or new footage.

Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Co-Op Needs Two PS Plus Subs

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Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Co-Op Needs Two PS Plus Subs

Halo Studios has clarified several Halo: Campaign Evolved launch details, including a surprising PS5 split-screen requirement: both local co-op accounts need PlayStation Plus and Microsoft account links.

Gears of War: E-Day Budget Report Raises Xbox Stakes

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Gears of War: E-Day Budget Report Raises Xbox Stakes

Gears of War: E-Day reportedly has a development budget above $400 million. The claim puts a sharper spotlight on Xbox's decision to launch the prequel on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Steam without a PS5 version.

Microsoft Has Reportedly Considered Spinning Out Xbox

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Microsoft Has Reportedly Considered Spinning Out Xbox

Microsoft has reportedly considered spinning out Xbox or restructuring it as a wholly owned subsidiary. The report does not mean a sale has been announced, but it adds another layer to Xbox's wider reset.

Xbox Game Pass Is Getting More Flexible This Summer

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Xbox Game Pass Is Getting More Flexible This Summer

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft will add more flexible Game Pass offerings this summer. The comment follows a price cut, subscriber losses and a wider Xbox business reset.

Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Sets Console Release Date for May 27

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Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Sets Console Release Date for May 27

Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 is set to reach consoles on May 27 after launching first on PC. The new trailer puts Mob Entertainment's toy-factory horror series back in front of PlayStation, Xbox and Switch players.

Xbox Elite Series 3 Leak Shows New Buttons and Removable Battery

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Xbox Elite Series 3 Leak Shows New Buttons and Removable Battery

A new Xbox Elite Series 3 controller may have leaked through Brazil's Anatel regulator. The images suggest new scroll-wheel controls, a cloud connection button and a smaller removable battery, but Microsoft has not announced the controller.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Brings CoreAI Leaders Into Gaming Team

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Brings CoreAI Leaders Into Gaming Team

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is adding several CoreAI veterans and other product leaders to Microsoft's gaming division. The reshuffle comes as Xbox looks to move faster, reconnect with players and developers, and return the business to growth.

Xbox Sets May 7 Project Helix Developer Showcase

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Xbox Sets May 7 Project Helix Developer Showcase

Microsoft’s first Xbox Game Dev Update will stream on May 7 with a closer look at Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox console. The presentation is aimed at developers, but it should offer fresh context on Xbox’s hardware plans.

Xbox Update Adds Per-Game Quick Resume Controls and PC Library Tools

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Xbox Update Adds Per-Game Quick Resume Controls and PC Library Tools

Microsoft's April Xbox Update is rolling out with new console customization, per-game Quick Resume controls and broader Xbox PC app library tools. The update also adds mobile wishlist alerts, streaming controls and ROG Xbox Ally improvements.

MotoGP 26 Launches With a Live-Season Twist for Racing Fans

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MotoGP 26 Launches With a Live-Season Twist for Racing Fans

MotoGP 26 is available now, and Milestone's 2026 entry is leaning on Dynamic Rider Ratings and rider-based handling to make the official season feel less frozen at launch. Nintendo players also have important online limits to note.