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Stories tagged with #Xbox Series X|S.
PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S
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.
Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft has outlined the console modes for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. PS5 and Xbox Series X get 60 FPS performance options, while Xbox Series S is listed with a 30 FPS fidelity mode.
Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is launching on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC on July 10 alongside Version 3.5. Xbox Game Pass members will be able to claim a recurring Gift Pack and a one-time exclusive Sigil.
Star Wars
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is shaping its podracing comeback around roguelite-style tours, vehicle upgrades and a cinematic solo campaign. It launches October 6 for Xbox Series X|S.
Copa City
Copa City is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Triple Espresso's debut football management sim focuses on stadium logistics, fan routes and matchday pressure instead of on-pitch play.
ForzaForza Horizon
Playground Games says some Forza Horizon 6 players may lose or reset save progress. The studio is urging PC, Steam and Xbox players to update before starting new sessions.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
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 Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Xbox is reportedly preparing major layoffs after CEO Asha Sharma told staff the business needs a reset. The exact scale of the cuts is still unclear.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Xbox has published an internal reset memo that points to rising hardware costs, weak margins, Game Pass recovery and a fresh look at content priorities.
Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] launches October 8 with native Switch 2 versions of the earlier saga. Square Enix is also bringing the bundle to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows through the Microsoft Store.
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Ayelet Studio has shown gameplay for Son of Thanjai, its Chola-era open-world action-adventure. The game is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2026.
Tour de France
Tour de France 2026 is out now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Cyanide Studio's latest cycling sim leans on changing weather, team time trial tactics and the official 2026 route.
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth comes to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on June 3. The launch turns Square Enix's biggest remake chapter into a much broader RPG release, with demos and Xbox Play Anywhere support already in place.
Raji
Raji: Kaliyuga has a new gameplay trailer on PlayStation's official channel. The sequel moves beyond the original game's isometric action with a third-person camera, dual protagonists and a bigger mythological conflict.
Warhammer
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is coming to Xbox on May 21, bringing Caged Element's Ork-themed combat racer to console with cross-platform play and Creation Mode.
RoadOut
RoadOut launches May 14 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. Rastrolabs and DANGEN Entertainment's action RPG mixes wasteland driving, twin-stick combat and rotatable dungeons.
Deadzone Rogue
Deadzone Rogue 2 is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as Prophecy Games follows up its sci-fi roguelite FPS. A demo announcement is due soon, with more details planned for June 2026.
PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SNintendo Switch
Nitro Gen Omega has reached its full 1.0 release after Steam Early Access, with PlayStation's launch trailer putting the mecha tactical RPG back in front of console players. The game is out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
PhasmophobiaAlan Wake
Phasmophobia by Alan Wake is live on Xbox Series X|S until June 2. The limited-time event brings Alan Wake 2-inspired atmosphere to Kinetic Games' co-op ghost-hunting game.
R-Type
R-Type Dimensions III is coming to Xbox Series X|S on May 19. The remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning adds co-op, stage select, visual switching and a newly recorded soundtrack.
The Dark Pictures Anthology
Directive 8020 launches May 12 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, giving Supermassive Games a deep-space horror story with real-time threats, mimic paranoia and couch co-op.
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.
Control
Remedy has confirmed that Control Resonant will support Xbox Play Anywhere at launch, letting players move between Xbox consoles, PC and supported handhelds. The sequel is still set for 2026, with Remedy self-publishing the game.
Assassin's Creed
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will add a broad set of accessibility options when it launches July 9, including presets, deeper control remapping, gameplay captions and ways to reduce underwater intensity.
EA Sports UFC
EA Sports UFC 6 launches June 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The reveal focuses on more distinct fighters, new contact physics, story-led modes and Ultimate Edition early access.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Mixtape is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Xbox Game Pass. Beethoven & Dinosaur's new narrative adventure follows three friends on one last night together, with each memory shaped by music.
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Hydroneer launches May 8 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, six years after its original Steam release. The console version brings the mining sandbox's digging, automation and couch co-op systems to a new audience.
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RGG Studio has revealed a fuller look at Stranger Than Heaven, its new action-adventure game spanning five decades of Japanese history. The game is now planned for this winter on Xbox platforms and PC, with Game Pass availability confirmed.
PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SSteam
Grove Street Games has revealed BeastLink, a multiplayer kaiju action game where human squads, vehicles and playable monsters collide across destructible city maps. The game is planned for Early Access in summer 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Phasmophobia's Player Character Update introduces avatar customisation for the first time, alongside visible bodies, readable teammate equipment and new death animations. Kinetic Games says the overhaul is part of the co-op horror game's road to 1.0 this year.
Subnautica
Subnautica 2 will enter early access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Unknown Worlds has confirmed the $29.99 launch price, Xbox Play Anywhere support and a long early access roadmap.
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is now confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud on September 3. New details explain how Vale Sangora's vampire rulers, time system and consequences shape Coen's story.
Star Wars
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches October 6, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Secret Mode has opened pre-orders across Standard, Deluxe and Collector’s Editions.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Xbox will give Stranger Than Heaven its own 30-minute showcase on May 6. The stream will focus on RGG Studio's story, world, characters and cast.
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has a free demo on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S ahead of its June 3 launch on both platforms. Progress carries into the full game, and demo save data unlocks bonus items at launch.
Fatal Fury
Wolfgang Krauser has joined Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as part of Season Pass 2. The update arrives alongside a new Standard Edition and a 40% anniversary discount on the Legend Edition.
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.
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.
