Schlagwort: nextgen games

Whether you’re an avid console gamer or someone looking to dip your toe into the gaming pool, with Xbox Remote Play and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the flexibility to play when and how you want has never been easier. Xbox Cloud Gaming not only unlocks the ability to seek out your next gaming adventure by streaming hundreds of games anywhere with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate but allows you to do so on the devices you already own. With the addition of a mobile gaming controller from our Designed for Xbox partners, you can transform your phone or tablet into a mobile gaming machine with the function and familiarity of a console controller.

Today we are highlighting the latest Designed for Xbox mobile gaming accessories from our partners at Gamevice, Turtle Beach, RiotPWR, and GameSir. Each of these accessories continues to expand the flexibility of mobile gaming, creating even more ways to play however you want.

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Gamevice Flex for Android or iOS

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Gamevice Flex is the new, case compatible, mobile controller that delivers a seamless transition from console to mobile gaming. Compatible with thousands of phone cases for both Android and iPhone, Flex eliminates the risk and inconvenience of having to repeatedly remove your phone case. Using the included Adapter Kit, customize the fit for your device, with or without the case on, and easily attach the controller when the moment strikes. Full-sized precision thumbsticks, updated buttons, Hall Effect triggers and improved ergonomics add comfort during long play sessions. With the addition of the highly requested 3.5mm audio jack, plug in your favorite wired headset for lag free, robust audio. The direct connection to your phone delivers low-latency gaming in the palm of your hands. The ability to collapse into a compact size for easy portability makes Flex the perfect controller for mobile cloud-based gaming. Gamevice Flex is available today in the U.S. for Android at $99.95 and for iPhone at $109.95 USD.

Check Gamevice.com for more information.

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Turtle Beach Recon Cloud Hybrid Game Controller

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The new Turtle Beach Recon Cloud Hybrid Controller was designed for both console and mobile gaming, with features to boost your experience no matter where you want to play. With the flip of a switch, you can transition between wireless mobile gaming on Android and Windows PCs, to wired console gaming on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PCs with the included 10ft braided cable. Using the two mappable quick action buttons on the back, you can customize your gaming experience and store up to four unique profiles that carry over between both mobile and console gaming. With the adjustable phone clip, you can connect even the largest smartphones directly to the controller. Detach the phone clip, and it becomes a tabletop stand allowing even more ways to play. The massive 30+ hour life ensures you are fueled up and ready for all-day gaming on the go. When gaming on console, connect your favorite wired gaming headset into the 3.5mm audio jack to access Turtle Beach’s suite of exclusive audio controls, including Superhuman Hearing for a competitive edge, EQ presets, Game and Chat Volume Mix, Mic Monitoring and more – directly on the controller. The Turtle Beach Recon Cloud Hybrid Controller is available today in Blue Magma and Black for $99.99 USD in the U.S. and participating international retailers.

If you prefer the feel and compact size of a true mobile controller, Turtle Beach recently announced the Atom Controller for Android. The Atom features two independent modules that use low-latency Bluetooth for gaming on Android smartphones, while staying tied to each other using Turtle Beach’s proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless connection. The versatile design accommodates nearly every size of Android smartphones with no need to remove phone cases, and a 20-hour battery life means Atom is always ready for gaming-on-the-go. When not in use, the modules magnetically fuse together to easily fit in your pocket or the included carrying pouch. The Turtle Beach Atom Controller for Android is available for pre-order for $99.99 USD from Turtle Beach and participating retailers worldwide and will launch November 14, 2022.

Visit TurtleBeach.com for more information.

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RiotPWR Cloud Gaming Controller for iPad (Xbox Edition)

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The RiotPWR Cloud Gaming Controller for iPad (Xbox Edition) enables mobile gaming on your 7^th generation or newer iPad with all the controls you’d expect from a console gaming experience. Featuring full-sized thumbsticks, an improved D-pad for accuracy, Hall Effect triggers for ultimate precision, a Share button and an Xbox button for full control of Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). The controller connects directly to your iPad via the Lightning connection for low-latency mobile gaming. The RiotPWR Cloud Gaming Controller for iPad (Xbox Edition) is available for pre-order today at $79.99 USD in most markets worldwide and will launch on November 1, 2022.

Visit RiotPWR.com for more information.

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GameSir X2 Pro Mobile Gaming Controller for Android

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The GameSir X2 Pro Mobile Gaming Controller for Android offers customizable options to craft your perfect mobile gaming experience. The X2 Pro comes with 2 additional, mappable back buttons that you can set instantly, even in the middle of the game, with no extra software required. Take customization one step further with interchangeable ABXY buttons and additional thumbstick caps so you can tailor your mobile controller to match your playstyle. Featuring magnetic Hall Effect analog triggers that are accurate to 0.1mm, Kailh microswitch bumpers, ALPS 3D analog thumbsticks and textured rubber grips ensure you don’t lose console quality controls when gaming on the go. The X2 Pro also comes with the classic X2 series carrying case so you can keep all your essential mobile gaming accessories together in one place and protected from travel. The GameSir X2 Pro Mobile Gaming Controller for Android is available today in both black and white for $79.99 USD worldwide.

Visit GameSir.hk for more information.

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With the latest Designed for Xbox mobile gaming accessories, gamers can improve their mobile gaming setup with console level controls and features. No matter how you like to game across both console and mobile, our Designed for Xbox partners are here to offer choice in creating a gaming setup that feels right for you. We are continuously looking for new ways to make game time just that much better, so make sure to check out Xbox.com for your next favorite gaming accessory.

EA Play members can now access a 10-hour trial of NHL 23, so put your skates on and get ready to hit the ice.

In NHL 23, you’ll experience the most authentic and immersive NHL game ever on current-gen consoles, as well as on Xbox One. Powered by the Frostbite engine, the game brings fans new levels of authenticity with gameplay improvements that include over 500 new last chance playmaking animations, living arenas and atmosphere, as well as deep franchise-mode customizations. The game also allows the best women’s and men’s players in the world to compete on one lineup through Hockey Ultimate Team.

In addition to NHL 23, fans of The Sims are in for a treat too. Starting October 18, all EA Play members can live out their doctor, detective, or scientist dreams when The Sims 4 Get To Work Expansion Pack enters The Play List (requires The Sims 4 and all game updates to play).

Here are even more exclusive content and rewards available now in EA Play:

• NHL 23 World of Chel Vampire Set – Now to October 31
• FIFA 23 Hero Joe Cole Tifo Set – Now to October 31
• FIFA 23 EA (Re)Play: Vol. 1 Stadium Set – Now to October 31
• FIFA 23 FUT Season 1 XP Boost – Now to November 11
• FIFA 23 VOLTA Juventus Apparel and COINS – Now to November 11
• FIFA 23 Pro Clubs Crossover Vanity Item – Now to November 11
• Madden NFL 23 MUT EA Play October Pack – Now to October 31
• Madden NFL 23 The Yard EA Play October Vanity Set – Now to October 31
• GRID Legends EA Play October Event – Now to October 30
• Apex Legends From Above Weapon Charm – October 11 to November 14
• Battlefield 2042 Rising Tide Rare Weapon Skin for AM40 – Now to November 1

In addition to these rewards, EA Play members can access a growing library of fan-favorite games, including the all-action, edge-of-your-seat driving experience – and the newest addition to The Play List – GRID Legends, as well as a 10-hour trial of FIFA 23.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members receive EA Play at no additional cost with your Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, unlocking special member-only content, trials of select brand-new titles, access to a collection of our best-loved series and top titles, and 10% off purchases of Electronic Arts digital content.

Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

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From cozy to creepy, we pumpkin-rank some of our favorite Game Pass games to play this Halloween. 

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If you’ve been looking for something to sink your fangs into this Halloween, have we got a treat for you! We’ve pumpkin-ranked the following Game Pass games from fall-themed cozy gems you can snuggle up with as the weather changes, to some real creepers that will give a proper scare — pick and choose to celebrate the season however suits you! Now, go have a happy Halloween with Game Pass!

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Take the wheel, assemble a force of famous evil geniuses, and explore distant worlds this weekend during Free Play Days. F1 22, Rogue Lords, and Journey to the Savage Planet are available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, October 20 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, October 23 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.  

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How to Start Playing

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Find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and enter the Gold member area to locate the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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Keep the Fun Going

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Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and earned achievements during the event! Please note that discounts and percentages may vary by title and region.

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Game Details

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• F1 22
• Rogue Lords
• Journey to the Savage Planet

F1 22

Fans who would like to experience the glamorous life of an F1 driver will finally be able to do so during this Free Play Weekend. Players will be able to take the wheel and create their own racing destiny, play with friends in the multiplayer mode, and immerse themselves in F1 Life.

Rogue Lords

Rogue Lords, the first roguelike in which you play as the devil! Setup a force of famous evil geniuses such as Dracula, the Headless Horseman, Bloody Mary, or Baron Samedi. Build their set of skills and create synergies to face any of the foolish mortals who dares to stand in your way.

Journey to the Savage Planet

This weekend is the perfect time to Journey to the Savage Planet! You’re the newest recruit in the 4th best interstellar exploration company in the universe. Career goals – try not to die! You’re a little short on experience and equipment, but you do have a slick 3D printer that can turn space trash into cool items you can use. Play with a friend or solo but even if you play solo, are you really alone on this mysterious world? You’ll find out.

Don’t miss out on this exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

Team Xbox is excited to continue bringing new ways to make Xbox better, with you at the center, as we refine the experience and deliver brand-new features based on your feedback. This month’s update will bring you the ability to change your TV volume from your Xbox Series X|S consoles, to mute all your startup sounds, improved setup screens to choose and change your home Xbox, an Xbox controller firmware update and more.

You’ll also notice a Search bar has been added to the top of your Xbox console home screen, making it easier to quickly search for games, apps, and media content.

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Change your TV volume – New CEC feature for Xbox Series X|S 

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Xbox Series X|S consoles can use an HDMI feature called Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) to send commands to and from CEC-enabled devices such as TVs that are connected to the console. Starting today, we’re enabling a new feature for Xbox Series X|S consoles connected to TVs over HDMI.

You can now change the TV volume within the audio and music section of the Xbox guide. To get started, press the Xbox button on your controller to pull up the guide and navigate to the Audio & music section, where you’ll see buttons for you to change your TV volume or mute it. This eliminates the need to reach for your TV remote to change the volume mid-game or movie. 

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Mute your startup audio

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We’re adding a fan-requested feature so that you have the option to choose a silent startup experience. Now you’ll be able to customize your settings so that you can mute all sounds when you start up your Xbox. Go to Profile & system > Settings > General > Volume & audio output > Additional options and select Mute startup sounds. You can also now adjust the power chime from this page.

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Select or change your home Xbox 

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Making a console your home Xbox gives friends and family access to your games and content when you’re not signed in. Your home Xbox also lets you play your digital games offline. We’re adding some new setup screens to make it easier for you to select and change your home console when you set up your new Xbox.

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Changes to Xbox power mode names

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You can configure your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console to use different power modes, depending on your preference. This month, you’ll notice that we’ve updated the information to help you choose the settings that will work best for you and renamed the options. “Standby” is updated to “Sleep” and “Energy saver” is updated to “Shutdown (energy saving)”. To see the power settings for your Xbox, press the Xbox button to open the guide and select Profile & system > Settings > General > Power options.

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Xbox passkeys and guest keys are now Xbox PINs

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Your Xbox passkey and guest keys are an added layer of security that is tied to your Xbox profile. While we’re updating the names from Xbox passkey and Xbox guest key to Xbox PIN and Xbox guest PIN, nothing else changes except the name. You can use your PIN with any Xbox console that you sign in to and limit access to things like purchases and parental controls.

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Xbox controller firmware update

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Keeping your controller updated with the latest software maximizes your controller’s capabilities and compatibility. Starting today, we’re rolling out a firmware update that includes bug fixes for USB flight sticks that connect to the Xbox Adaptive Controller and additional bug fixes for the following Xbox controllers:

• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
• Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controllers
• Xbox Adaptive Controllers
• Xbox One Wireless Controllers with Bluetooth support

You can update your controller wirelessly or with a USB connection.

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Xbox app – trim the length of your video clips

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Is there an epic gaming moment you want to save and share? Now you’ll be able to trim the length of your Xbox gaming video clips with the Xbox app for Android and iOS. To get started, go to Library > Captures and select any of your clips. You’ll be able to adjust the start and end of the clip and then share it with your friends. Video trimming in the Xbox app will start rolling out today and be available for everyone soon.

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Xbox Game Bar – share to Medal.tv and edit your clips

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Xbox Game Bar works with most PC games on your Windows 11/10 PC, giving you instant access to widgets for screen capture and sharing—all without leaving your game. You can now directly import any clips you captured with Xbox Game Bar to Medal.tv where you can edit, post and share your favorite gaming moments.

While playing a game, press the Windows logo key + G on your keyboard to open Xbox Game Bar. If you have an Xbox controller plugged into your PC, press the Xbox button. In Captures > See all my captures you can select a clip and then “Share to Medal.tv”.

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Help shape the future of Xbox

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Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and all the latest and greatest Xbox-related news. For support related to Xbox updates, visit the official Xbox Support site.

We love hearing from the community, whether you have a suggestion for a new feature that you’d like to see added to an Xbox experience, or you want to give feedback on existing features that could use some improvement. From game capture and share improvements, to helping games load faster, new ways to connect with your gaming community, and so much more, we’re always listening and looking for ways to improve Xbox experiences for gamers around the world. If you’d like to help create the future of Xbox and get access to features such as Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), download the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Windows PC today. Let us know what you think – we’re always listening!  

For over four years 343 Industries has been proud to partner with Limbitless Solutions to bring the hope and wonder of the Halo franchise to children with limb differences. Limbitless Solutions is a nonprofit organization based at the University of Central Florida (UCF) which creates bespoke 3D-printed prosthetics for children experiencing limb loss, often in the style of characters from major entertainment franchises. Limbitless Solutions then works with their recipients — known as “bionic kids” — to train them how to use their new prosthetic, leveraging a variety of methods including instructional video games developed in partnership with UCF’s School of Visual Arts and Design and Games and Interactive Media. This approach to training allows Limbitless’ bionic kids to enjoy learning how to use their new device and helps guarantee that their personal-made bionic limb and sleeve function in a manner tailored specifically to them. Leaning into their guiding principles as a nonprofit organization, Limbitless also ensures their prosthetics are given to their bionic kids at no cost through a combination of fundraising and brand awareness.

Driven by the studio’s own values of innovation and giving back, 343 Industries has been working with Limbitless Solutions since 2018 to provide new Halo-themed designs for their prosthetics. 343 has provided sleeve designs modeled on the armor of in-game heroes like the Master Chief and the Arbiter which are made available to young people who – like the characters the designs are based on – routinely face the odds and emerge triumphant.

As a result of this continued partnership, 343 Industries is happy to announce an expansion of the Halo-inspired line of interchangeable sleeves provided by Limbitless Solution. Two new sleeves are being added to the repertoire: one based off the new armor of the Master Chief displayed in Halo Infinite, and the other based off the armor of Halo: Reach Spartan Catherine-B320, also known as “Kat”. In a desire to keep a strong connection between the sleeve recipient and their chosen character, Limbitless also worked with teams at 343 and Microsoft to develop a new satin matte green color to match the characters’ design more authentically.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership and to bring these new designs to life”, said Albert Manero co-founder of Limbitless Solutions. Our team cannot wait for children to proudly show these new bionic designs to their friends in their classrooms or on the playground.”

The Kat sleeve in particular represents a special connection between the Halo universe and the Limbitless mission, as Kat was one of the first major characters in-universe to use a prosthetic limb. Kat is also representative of the Halo universe’s ability to provide examples of courage and tenacity across many different life experiences, and to allow fans of Halo a personal connection to the narrative regardless of their own circumstances. 343 Industries’ partnership with Limbitless to create the Kat sleeve is a new step in the service of that aspect of the Halo franchise. In the words of 343 Industries Studio Quality-of-Life PM Ron Brown, “It’s really nice to know that people can have this part of their identity and the things that they love be a very physical, very real part of them.”

Attendees of the Halo World Championship in Seattle (October 20^th – 23^rd) will learn more about the collaboration between 343 Industries and Limbitless Solutions and see models of the new designs. Staff from Limbitless Solutions will be at the event demonstrating the technology that controls the prosthetics via a training video game that utilizes the prosthetic’s sensors, and the team will share about their organization and mission. Halo content creators will also be streaming onsite to their audiences and encouraging them to support Limbitless Solutions’ mission by donating to the UCF foundation via their Tiltify page.

To learn more about Limbitless Solutions and unleash the full potential of the Bionic Kid, visit Limbitless-Solutions.org

Whether you are looking for a custom designed controller for yourself, a loved one, or a special gamer in your life, Xbox Design Lab provides a broad canvas for you to design the perfect controller. Since Xbox Design Lab launched in 2016, the number one fan request has been to include Elite controllers in our unique customization program to empower further personalization of our premium controller. Now you have billions of colorful ways to make the most customizable controller from Xbox unmistakably yours! We’re excited to bring more choices to gamers around the world and can’t wait to see how fans reimagine what it is to be Elite.

Players can choose from a variety of different colors to customize nearly all the external parts of the Elite Series 2 controller including the body, back case, D-pad, bumpers, triggers, thumbsticks, and buttons. You can even choose between a cross-shaped or faceted D-pad and for the first time ever in Xbox Design Lab, color-customize the thumbstick base and ring. Further personalize your design with laser engraving to add your name, Gamertag or custom 16-character message. The best part is that Elite Series 2 controllers are designed to be fully customizable with interchangeable components, so you can play with a specific setup that works best for you. Choose the right components to unleash your best game, such as metallic paddles and different shaped thumbsticks. Add a custom designed carrying case to match your style and keep the controller and components secure and organized. Mix and match colors on different parts until settling on a design that is uniquely yours and have it shipped right to your door.

Once you have your Elite Series 2 controller, head over to the Xbox Accessories App and customize the Xbox button to perfectly pair with your new color scheme. Choose from a wide array of colors that combine red, blue, and green LEDs to produce over 16 million hues of light. While there, you can also set up different button mapping configurations to tailor the controller to your preferred gaming style. Learn more about the Xbox Accessories app to get started.

Designed to meet the needs of today’s competitive gamers, Elite Series 2 controllers deliver exceptional performance, customization, and durability where it matters most — in your hands. Enhance your aiming with adjustable-tension thumbsticks, fire even faster with shorter hair trigger locks and stay on target with a wrap-around rubberized grip. Stay in the game with up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life (varies with usage and other factors) and refined components that are built to last. Easily pair and switch between Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, Windows PC, and mobile devices with Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth, so you can be Elite regardless of your preferred gaming platform.

Starting at $149.99 USD MSRP, design the perfect controller for your collection with all the premium Elite Series 2 features. You can buy and personalize individual Elite Accessory Packs to pair with your Elite Series 2 controller, or you can get the controller with all the Elite components for $209.99 USD MSRP. Elite Series 2 Controller are now available in all Xbox Design Lab markets (choose your market and language preference on the Xbox Design Lab homepage). If you don’t know where to start, you’ll find many design inspirations on our website. You can also look through the community gallery to discover and get inspired by other fan creations or share your own. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on the Xbox Design Lab website if you have any questions about shipping and handling, product information, and more. Elite Series 2 controllers come with Microsoft’s 1-year limited warranty for added peace of mind, which is in addition to your consumer law rights.

We cannot wait to see the amazing designs that you will create. Be sure to share your designs using #XboxDesignLab on social media so that the rest of the Xbox community can see what you dream up. Visit Xbox Design Lab to begin customizing today!

Hello friends! Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update. If you haven’t already downloaded A Plague Tale: Requiem and had your first look at all of the rats today, or maybe some particularly spooky ASMR with Scorn, we might have some more spooky coming soon for you. And if that isn’t your jam, welcome to the world of Persona 5 Royal and a few more favorites (or soon to be favorites!). Let’s get into the games:

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Available Today

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A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Available on day one with Game Pass: Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools, and unearthly powers.

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Coming Soon

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Amnesia: Collection (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20
The collection contains three Amnesia titles: The Dark Descent, A Machine For Pigs, and Justine. Experience the horror that kickstarted the ‘Let’s Play’ revolution; be immersed in three living nightmares that will chill you to the core.

Amnesia: Rebirth (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20
A harrowing journey through desolation and despair, exploring the limits of human resilience. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters, and solve puzzles.

Phantom Abyss (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 20
Phantom Abyss is a massive asynchronous multiplayer game that casts players into procedurally generated temples and tasks them with retrieving the sacred relics hidden within deadly chambers. Be warned, you only get one attempt at each temple and failure or settling for a lesser relic means you will never see that temple again…

Soma (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 20
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes Soma, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The radio is dead, food is running out, and the machines have started to think they are people. Underwater facility PATHOS-II has suffered intolerable isolation and you’re going to have to make some tough decisions. What makes sense? What is left to fight for?

Persona 5 Royal (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 21
Prepare for the award-winning RPG experience in this definitive edition of Persona 5 Royal, featuring a treasure trove of downloadable content included! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (PC) – October 27
Play as The Detective in three silly mysteries! Finding clues and questioning suspects is just part of the job for such an experienced frog. Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is a collection of all three Frog Detective cases.

Gunfire Reborn (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 27
Gunfire is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS action, roguelite gameplay and RPG elements. You’ll play as one of six furry heroes, each with their own unique skills and attacks. As you play though each level, you’ll be faced with challenging enemies and collect powerful loot. The more you play, the more powerful you will become!

Signalis (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 27
Available on day on with Game Pass: Awaken from slumber and explore a surreal retrotech world as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost partner and her lost dreams. Discover terrifying secrets, challenging puzzles, and nightmarish creatures in a tense and melancholic experience of cosmic dread and classic psychological survival horror.

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In Case You Missed It

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Coral Island (Game Preview) (PC) – Available now
Coral Island is a vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim games. Developed by the talented multinational team at Indonesia-based Stairway Games, Coral Island invites players to be who they want and experience enchanting island living at their own pace – living off the land, nurturing animals, building relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and making the world around them a more vital and harmonious place.

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DLC / Game Updates

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No Man’s Sky: Waypoint Update – Available now
Access the universe of No Man’s Sky from anywhere in update 4.0, Waypoint! This update includes an overhaul on fundamental elements of gameplay including game modes, inventory size and usability, milestones, journey cataloguing and much more!

Sea of Thieves: The Herald of the Flame – Available until October 27
Destiny has dark secrets in store as pirates pick up the trail of an old foe. Prevent a prophecy and save the seas from ruin in ‘The Herald of the Flame’, Sea of Thieves’ eighth time-limited Adventure running until October 27!

The Sims 4: Get To Work Expansion Pack – Available today
Play the Get to Work Expansion Pack at no charge with Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play in The Sims 4, going free to play today. Become a daring doctor, fearless detective, mad scientist, or create your own retail business and become a Simoleonaire. 

Minecraft Dungeons: Fauna Faire – October 19
Come one, come all to the most wholesome celebration in the Overworld, featuring a range of activities for everyone! Take on the all-new Tower multiplayer, explore the jungle level Treetop Tangle, or embrace the look of your favorite friendly mob. The faire is full of surprises – who will you bring to the celebration?

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition – October 25
PC Game Pass and Ultimate members will get access to Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition at no additional cost on October 25. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition brings an evolved real-time strategy game to the next level with a host of free new content and features including brand-new civilizations – the Ottomans and Malians, new maps, additional in-game updates and much more.

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

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Fallout 76: 25th Anniversary Bundle – October 27
Celebrate 25 years of the Nuka-Cola, Deathclaws & the Wasteland with the Fallout 25th Anniversary Bundle for Fallout 76. Includes a weapon skin, C.A.M.P. items, lunchboxes and bubblegum (joke included)! Plus, you can claim this perk on PC and console!

Secret Neighbor: Sportswear Bundle – Oct 27
Spice up your looks with the new Sportswear bundle, featuring a new Neighbor Tennis Cosmetic set and Leader Basketball Cosmetic set. With this bundle you also get a Roll of Arcade Coupons to spend in the in-game shop and the new “X” emote to show your friends what’ your favorite gaming platform! Jump in game and show-off!

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Xbox Touch Controls

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Ultimate members, Slime Rancher 2 is available now with touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming! Plus, you can play Persona 5 Royal with touch controls starting on October 21 and experience 5 unique custom touch control layouts that change depending on in-game scenarios. Jump into these games at xbox.com/play via browser, Xbox Game Pass app for Android, or Xbox app for PC – no controller required!

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Leaving October 31

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The following games will be leaving the library soon. Be sure to jump in and play these games before they go! As always, members can save up to 20% off their purchase to keep these games in their library.

• Alan Wake: American Nightmare (Console and PC)
• Backbone (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Bassmaster Fishing 2022 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Project Wingman (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Second Extinction (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Sniper Elite 4 (Console and Cloud)
• The Forgotten City (Cloud, Console, and PC)

We’ll be back soon with more games, more perks, and check in on how your backlog is going!

The entire Dyson Sphere Program team is so happy that Dyson Sphere Program is now available with PC Game Pass! Here’s the right new place to begin with – from cutting trees to mining, you can build a galaxy-wide industrial empire and create your own Dyson Sphere!

Seriously, What is a Dyson Sphere?

The game was inspired by an idea for a gigantic cosmic structure proposed by physicist Freeman Dyson in the 1960s: Imagine harnessing the immense energy of a star using a sphere that envelopes it, creating enough power to power entire civilizations. Even though the idea of Dyson Sphere is considered a hypothetical and impossible to materialize, a five-member indie game company, Youthcat Studio, has reimagined it for the virtual world.

Featuring elements of adventure, exploration, and factory automation, Dyson Sphere Program offers unique gameplay experiences for sci-fi, space, management enthusiasts and all other kinds of players.

OK, So Why Do We  Need a Dyson Sphere Here, in the Game?

If this is your first time to Dyson Sphere Program, let me introduce you what’s going on in the universe: in a distant future, the survival of an advanced human civilization will depend entirely on virtual computing, but the supercomputer responsible for their existence – the “CentreBrain” – is not able to handle the demands placed upon it due to a lack of electricity. You, as a space engineer, must control a light industrial Mecha named Icarus and build a Dyson Sphere to save the CentreBrain and the civilization that depends on it. Starting from humble beginnings, you will cut trees, mine, build small factories, lay down production lines, plan interstellar logistics, build an industrial empire that spans the galaxy, and finally, build your own Dyson sphere.

I’m an Experienced Player, What Can I Expect?

You can try out some new modes from our recent patch if you’re not new to the Dyson Sphere Program. As well as the classic factory automation management mode, we’ve also added a Minimal Resource Mode for an additional challenge and a Sandbox Mode so you can experience the later stages of the game quickly and freely. You can also take a step back and admire the galaxy lit up by global players in Milky Way and find your own twinkling light within the cosmos.

The Dyson Sphere Program‘s DIY systems are a must-see if you like creative works. One of them is the Dyson Sphere design system. You’ll see it when you get very close to the ultimate destination of the game. Unlike its namesake, your Dyson Sphere doesn’t have to just be a round sphere, you can build it in any shape you want:

Another DIY system available now is Mecha Customization. This system allows you to unleash your inner fashionista and customise your Mecha to your heart’s content, the only question is what colors and shapes are you feeling today?

What is to Be Expected in Future Updates?

As of now, Dyson Sphere Program is regularly updated with new features and changes, and we will continue to do so. But Dyson Sphere Program won’t stop there: The combat system is scheduled to launch in 2023, taking the game in a brand new direction compared to its current form. Players will face a hostile force with the ability to rapidly expand across the universe at frightening speeds: the Black Fog. Aside from maintaining the CentreBrain, players must also build defenses and arm the Icarus Mecha against enemy attacks. We are looking forward to the release of this update that our entire team is hard at work on.

There’s so much more to Dyson Sphere Program that awaits you, and we can’t wait to see you join our team of Dyson Sphere engineers! For more advice or to meet likeminded players, feel free to join our Discord community and start exploring the universe.

When I heard Electronic Arts was teaming up with Koei Tecmo on the next great hunting game, my imagination ran wild with visions of a supernatural hero tracking down fantastical beasts and fighting them in epic battles. Wolves and tigers, maybe? Even a dragon.

Following its announcement last month, and thanks to a recent hands-on preview event, I learned Wild Hearts is aspiring to be a mystical game “where hunters craft ingenious mechanisms to face giant nature-infused beasts in fantasy feudal Japan,” with some innovative and entertaining new features fans of this genre are sure to enjoy.

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Tame a World Gone Wild

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Wild Hearts, coming to Xbox Series X|S early next year, is an action-adventure game playable either solo or with up to two other players online (with cross play support) in a roughly 30-hour story campaign. When playing with other players, you can experience a single battle, the entire campaign, or even the side quests. Difficulty is scaled based on your party size and loot is distributed randomly, not based on individual performance. You can also customize your home base, which is on display to other players who join your game. While there is a bit of gathering, farming, and crafting, Wild Hearts is primarily all about the hunting, and as the trailer reveals, “taming a world gone wild”.

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Welcome to Fantasy Filled Feudal Japan

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Wild Hearts takes place across four large open-world locations set in Azuma, a fantasy world based on feudal Japan. Each of these landscapes are themed with a season, including a region with a giant cherry blossom tree for spring; a remote island in the middle of the ocean for summer; a war-torn fortress for fall and a castle frozen in ice for winter. Each of these areas are accessible from a place called Minato, a centralized mission hub where you can plan your quests and team up with friends and fellow hunters.

The world is incredibly beautiful and transports you to a very believable medieval Japan, right down to the smallest detail. Landscapes filled with traditional Japanese architecture, stone ruins, lanterns, cherry blossom trees, and cranes wading through streams really bring a sense of awe. Couple this with an amazing soundtrack and brilliant voice acting, and you truly feel like you’re in “the land of the rising sun.”

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Choose Your Weapon Wisely

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Weapon availability during my time with the Wild Hearts demo was limited, but I’m told the full game is said to have eight unique weapon types, each with several configuration options resulting in hundreds of variations. These will range from katanas, bows, hammers, and even a bladed umbrella, and their effectiveness against your prey varies based on its type and how the weapon has been upgraded. A variety of armor options will also be available and upgradeable.

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Craft Ancient Technology

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What makes Wild Hearts different than other fantasy hunting games is a unique feature called Karakuri, a special ability based on ancient technology enabling you to craft items on the go to aid in combat, traversing the terrain, and more. Some of these were available in the demo, including platforms and springboards to help gain a height advantage over your prey (or counter their incoming attacks). I’m told there will be many more tools available to hunters, including gliders, zip lines, catapults, flares that can stun your prey, and bombs that do massive damage. Karakuri can also be used to craft cosmetic and practical items for your home base, including a campsite and blacksmith table.

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Beware of the Creatures of Unusual Size

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Wild Hearts, at its core, is a hunting game, but before you go and start feeling sorry for the wildlife, most of your encounters are with savage creatures looking for their next meal (you). These beasts are known as Kemono, mystical beings that fuse animals with nature, and are largely inspired by real world animals.

Many of the encounters I had in the demo and showcased in the gameplay trailer were those found in Japanese folklore, like rats, boar, and a very menacing ape-like creature, only they’re infused with nature, and quite large. One Kemono was covered in moss and able to affect the surrounding vegetation by forcing vines to shoot up through the ground, while another was bonded with lava. All the Kemono have this in common though: they are huge, deadly, and aim to finish you.

Wild Hearts is being developed by Omega Force, the Japanese development studio at Koei Tecmo, and creators of the fabled Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series. Wild Hearts is set to arrive in the Xbox Store for Xbox Series X|S on February 17, 2023. Keep it tuned here to Xbox Wire for more details on this game and many others, and check out the official website or follow them on Twitter for the latest news and announcements about Wild Hearts.

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

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Xbox aims to empower everyone to play the games you want, with the people you want, anywhere you want. And that includes the over 400M players with disabilities in the world. Today with the 2022 Xbox Accessibility Showcase, we celebrate the Disability community and the many people and organizations working to remove barriers to play, ultimately making gaming more accessible around the globe.

This year, we chose to host the Xbox Accessibility Showcase in the Microsoft Inclusive Tech Lab, which is located on Microsoft’s Redmond, WA campus and intentionally built with accessibility in mind from the ground up. The lab strives to encourage developers and designers to intentionally include people with disabilities in the products and services they create, by showcasing how inclusive technologies allow everyone to participate. The same is true for gaming. When we make our experiences, games, and platforms accessible, more people get to experience the power of connection that comes from play, be it bonding with their family, seeing themselves reflected in a game or the joy that comes from helping others discover the fun of gaming. 

In fact, when we asked members of Xbox Accessibility Insiders League (XAIL) and the Xbox Ambassador community what they wanted in the future of accessibility, they emphasized:

• The importance for more and wide variety of accessibility options year-round, in addition to customization of accessibility options including text, subtitles, captions, difficulty settings
• How critical it is to include players with disabilities in design, as collaborators and as an audience.
• The importance of standardized settings, increased discoverability of features and communication of accessible gaming.

As we work toward that future of accessibility, today we are happy to share updates that encourage everyone to create, play and connect through gaming. We look forward to partnering with the community and industry in the upcoming years to bring the power of play to more people. 

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Create

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In addition to updates on the Accessibility Developer Resource page, we are excited to share the following resources that make it easier to create games with accessibility and connect with community.

Microsoft Gaming Accessibility Testing Service (MGATS) Players with Disability Focus Offering

Since launching the Microsoft Gaming Accessibility Testing Service (MGATS) in February 2021, hundreds of Xbox and PC titles have had the accessibility of their titles validated against the Xbox Accessibility Guidelines (XAGs), with feedback from players with disabilities shared and details on Xbox’s Game Accessibility Feature Tags applied. This month, a new offering called MGATS- Players with Disability Focus (PwD) launches for studios not quite ready for testing across 20+ XAGs. This service focuses on providing game developers with feedback from players with disabilities around core scenarios, menu navigation, and settings in their games.

Xbox Accessibility Guidelines – Touch Control Guidance

The Xbox Accessibility Guidelines (XAGs) are a set of best practices that have been developed in partnership with industry experts and members of the Gaming & Disability Community. Based off community feedback, this month we launched best practices around touch-based interfaces when it comes to gaming on mobile devices. These new guidelines include details surrounding touch target sizing and placement recommendations, swipe sensitivity, and the importance of supporting mobile-native input accessibility features.

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Gaming has the power to bring people together, and at Xbox we want to bring the joy of play and community to billions of players, including the over 400 Million players with disabilities.

Xbox Ambassador Accessibility Explorer Path

The Xbox Ambassador program is a group of players that celebrate the uniqueness of everyone, promote a safe gaming environment, and above all else, make gaming fun for everyone. And a large part of that is knowing what options are available for gaming. To support this, we announce the new, free Xbox Ambassador Accessibility Explorer Path, an engaging, new learning path meant to teach Xbox Ambassadors all about accessibility. This includes trying out platform and game accessibility features, learning about industry leaders and players with disabilities, as well as discovering accessibility best practices. New missions will be added throughout each season, allowing Explorers to level- up their knowledge.  Check out more details and join the Xbox Ambassador program today!

Find Xbox and PC Accessibility Features Support on Support.Xbox.com

Xbox has a redesigned support hub for players to learn about all the accessibility features on console and Windows devices, so players spend less time figuring out how to use a feature and more time playing. With easier navigation, the accessibility articles are now organized by feature category, so players can find the support they need, discover new features and compare features between PC and console. New and updated articles coming in October include Narrator shortcuts (keyboard and controller), Xbox notifications, and copilot on PC. Check out the updated Support.Xbox.com Accessibility site (English available today, additional languages to be available soon) or the short video sharing the key updates.

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Through gaming we are able to experience new worlds, gain new perspectives and create new memories from play. For that to happen games need to be accessible. In addition to accessibility pages on to the Family Gaming Database, to make it even easier to find accessibility features on games, we share a few games recently launched, coming soon, or featured in the 2022 Xbox Accessibility Showcase.

Stories of Blossom

Coming to Console and PC in 2023! Join Clara as she brings to life a series of short tales told by her nurturing grandfather. Explore storybook illustrations, befriend cute creatures in odd situations, and help solve their problems along the way. From the very beginning, accessibility was a central part of Stories of Blossom’s development. View the accessibility features in the game here and check out today’s Showcase to learn how the developers worked with Xbox to incorporate accessibility into the game.

Pentiment

Coming to Xbox Game Pass & PC Game Pass, Console, PC, and Steam on November 15. Set in 16th century Bavaria, Pentiment will take players on a narrative journey through the eyes of Journeyman Artist Andreas Maler during a time of great social unrest. Led by game director Josh Sawyer, this game is brought to life by a talented team inspired by illuminated manuscripts, woodcut prints, and history itself.

Late medieval manuscripts are calligraphic and can sometimes be difficult to read. Obsidian Entertainment worked with Xbox to ensure there were a variety of customizable font settings in the game, including font scaling, high contrast mode, text-to-speech, and Easy Read font option, which improves legibility by disabling some fonts and writing effects.

As Dusk Falls

Available now with Xbox Game Pass, Console, PC, Cloud, and Steam. As Dusk Falls is an original interactive drama from Interior/Night that explores the entangled lives of two families across thirty years. Interior/Night believes as many people as possible should be able to play and enjoy As Dusk Falls. The game’s accessibility features can be found under the Settings menu on the game’s main screen or the game’s pause menu. These include a variety of text to speech settings, on-screen UI, gameplay adaptations, a companion app, and more. For more information, click here.

Grounded

Available now with Xbox Game Pass & PC Game Pass, Console, PC, Cloud, and Steam. In Grounded, players wake up in a suburban backyard after being mysteriously shrunk to the size of an ant. Guided by a robot named BURG.L, players must explore, build, and survive while confronting the dangers and perils that come with suddenly being insect sized. Play single-player or co-op with friends as Max, Pete, Willow, or Hoops, and be sure to watch out for those pesky spiders. 

Obsidian Entertainment worked closely with the Xbox Research team to explore what triggers arachnophobia. The findings from Xbox Research helped determine the best form for spiders to take in the game, while also deciding how to vary their appearance depending on the severity of the phobia.

This resulted in the game’s Arachnophobia Mode, where players can use a slider to scale the alternate forms of spiders and limit their audio effects, helping to make the game more accessible for everyone. Read more about Grounded’s accessibility features by clicking here.

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Work Together

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Creating an accessible gaming experience doesn’t start or end with a single company. It takes a collective effort across many organizations and people who believe gaming is for everyone. Here are a few organizations Xbox would like to recognize in honor of this year’s Accessibility Showcase:

SpecialEffect: As seen in today’s showcase, SpecialEffect puts fun and inclusion back into the lives of physically disabled people by helping them to play video games. They are transforming the lives of physically disabled people across the world through the innovative use of technology. At the heart of their work is their mission to maximize fun and quality of life by helping people control video games to the best of their abilities. Microsoft Rewards members in the United States and the United Kingdom can earn and donate points to SpecialEffect throughout October.

RNIB: The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB), is the UK’s leading sight loss charity. They offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families, and careers. Xbox is delighted to be working with the RNIB to support people who are blind and partially sighted within the gaming community. We look forward to exploring a range of opportunities and initiatives, with the aim of welcoming more perspectives to our gaming communities, for the benefit of all.

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Accessible Events

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Gaming is one of the most popular forms of global culture, entertainment, and interaction. With over three billion people playing games, it is important to us to host events and content that is accessible, allowing more people to enjoy the moment at the same time as everyone else.

gamescom 2022

When everyone plays, we all win. This year at gamescom 2022, Team Xbox wanted to make sure as many people as possible could experience the joy of play at the event. Several elements the team focused on to create an accessible experience included live broadcast with English Audio Descriptions, along with ASL, BSL and DGS (German) interpretation for both the broadcast and in-booth experience, Xbox Adaptive Controller availability at all game stations and sensory processing gear for those who request it. Check out Brannon Zahand, Senior Accessibility Program Manager at Xbox, explain the accessibility of the event including additional elements that were considered.

Tokyo Game Show

Xbox’s Programming & Events Team is on a continuous mission to make its content and videos more accessible, including localized accessibility. This past month that included supporting the Tokyo Game Show 2022, which had Japanese Sign Language (JSL), Japanese Audio Descriptions and English-language Audio Descriptions read by an Australian to be true to the Asia-Pacific countries where the show was exclusively broadcast.  

Check out the Xbox Accessibility Showcase via Twitch, XboxASL, and YouTube (available with AD and ASL)

Be a goat or compete to be the G.O.A.T. this weekend during Free Play Days. Embr, Goat Simulator, and Tour de France 2022 are available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, October 13 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, October 16 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.  

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How to Start Playing

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Find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and enter the Gold member area to locate the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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Keep the Fun Going

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Purchase the game and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and earned achievements during the event!

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Game Details

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• Embr
• Goat Simulator
• Tour de France 2022

Embr

Fight fires for fun and profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Team up with friends, take on daily challenges and climb to the top of the corporate firefighting ladder. There is more than one way to become a hero, with loads of laughs along the way!

Goat Simulator

Live the dream! All your fantasies of becoming a goat are about to become true with the latest in goat sim technology. Get points just for going around wrecking stuff and causing general mayhem. Earn extra style points for getting creative with your destruction. Head butt buckets. What else are you going to do this weekend?

Tour de France 2022

Fight for the yellow jersey in the official game of the Tour de France, available this weekend during Free Play Days! Experience the new online mode with weekly challenges and compete in the leaderboards. In Solo mode, prepare to deal with new incidents (injuries, illnesses) during the 92 stages we have available.

Don’t miss out on this exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

At Xbox, it’s our mission to empower you to play the games you want, with the people you want, on the devices you want. We believe your Xbox games should be available to you across all your devices; from console, PC, mobile phones, and even more to come — just as your music and movie subscriptions move with you across devices. You should be able to begin Forza Horizon 5 on your console, move to your Windows 11 PC rig with a racing wheel and pedals, and finish up on a tablet. These experiences are only possible when your games live in the cloud, not locked to a single device.

Cloud gaming also invites more people to play because anyone can enjoy console games on the devices they already have. Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) launched two years ago and has since added support for many different operating systems and device form factors, including Windows PCs. Moving to these computers opened up new possibilities, letting you play console games on PCs never previously capable of running them. Whether it’s playing Halo Infinite on a years-old laptop, or Microsoft Flight Simulator on an entry-level desktop — everyone with a computer is invited to play. Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available in 28 countries across five continents, providing access to more than one billion people.

As we look to expand and make cloud gaming available to more people, we need to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming support to new devices. So now, with the updated Xbox App, Xbox Cloud Gaming is available on Windows PCs running ARM64 like the new Surface devices announced today.

You can now play hundreds of high-quality games from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate across a range of devices from the cloud, including Android phones and tablets, iOS devices, select smart TVs, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, new gaming handhelds like the Logitech G CLOUD, recently-added Google Chromebooks, and now multiple flavors of Windows PCs.

With cloud gaming, it’s as simple as logging into the Xbox App or going to xbox.com/play and you can nearly instantly stream big hits and indie favorites from our game creator partners such as The Gunk, PowerWash Simulator, and Tunic, and games from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda like Deathloop and Grounded. Additionally, with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) you can also play Fortnite for free without the need for a Game Pass membership.

Getting started with Xbox has never been easier 00 to learn more please visit xbox.com/cloudgaming.

Today we’re excited to introduce a new Special Edition controller to add to your personal collection. The Xbox Wireless Controller – Lunar Shift Special Edition, the second member of the Shift series after the Aqua Shift Special Edition controller, is inspired by fantastical gaming worlds and brings us to new heights beyond Earth’s orbit.

Be among the first to experience the all-new Lunar Shift Special Edition controller. Much like the awe-inspiring aura of the moon, this controller shifts from silver to gold when the light hits it just right, giving the controller a stylized, smokey atmosphere. Experience the rubberized gray and black swirl grips with a mesmerizing pattern that makes each one unique by design. The textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back case makes sure you stay connected to the game no matter how intense things get. Make the controller your own by customizing button mapping with the Xbox Accessories app, allowing you to unleash your best game. As with all Xbox Wireless Controllers, you can wirelessly connect the Lunar Shift Special Edition controller to many devices including Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles with the built-in Xbox Wireless radio. You can also connect to Windows 10 PCs and mobile devices with Bluetooth Low Energy when playing on the go. The 3.5mm stereo headset jack lets you plug in your favorite headset, fully immersing yourself into the experience and allowing you communicate with friends.

The Xbox Wireless Controller – Lunar Shift Special Edition is available today in select Xbox markets worldwide for $69.99 USD MSRP. Check your local retailer or Xbox.com for more information.

If you’re looking for the best way to keep your Xbox controller at prime power levels, then go for the perfect pairing with the new Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox – Lunar Shift. The charge stand uses the same durable material and shares the same shimmery colors as the Lunar Shift Special Edition Wireless Controller, making it a great choice to proudly display your new controller. The Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox – Lunar Shift is available for purchase today from Microsoft Store for $49.99 USD MSRP. Visit Razer.com for more information.

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

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Land ahoy! Catan – Console Edition is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in 2023, allowing players of the massively popular strategy board game to acquire resources and build settlements on an island teeming with life. We have lots in store for prospective Catanians, who’ll be able to settle here, both solo and with friends through different game modes and challenges.

Get a first look at the announce trailer and see the island of Catan emerge ready for next year!

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A board that comes to life

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At the center of Catan – Console Edition is the island of Catan itself, which holds much of the visual and interactive elements our team have worked on to bring players a totally new experience. While you’re deciding on the next move, or planning your future strategy, sheep will graze fields, ships float in the harbor, and each tile will see roads and settlements surround them as play develops with each turn. Both established fans of the classic board game and those new to the lore of Catan will become immersed within a setting that really does come to life!

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Solo and multiplayer game modes

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A dynamic AI will be in place to challenge solo players wanting to build and grow their own settlements across the island, but more exciting is the opportunity to play among friends with a multiplayer mode that ranks players on skill. We want to ensure games are created among similarly experienced players, forming a balanced quartet to go and explore what the island has to offer.

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Local play for cunning strategists

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We know that playing together in one room is a huge draw for Catan players. Local play will bring planning and trading with fellow Catanians to the forefront, with the ability to see your hand privately on your smartphone while avoiding the prying eyes of others! Being able to track resources securely will further deepen the level of strategy and ensure that friends aren’t able to second guess your next move.

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Rewards and cosmetics

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As well as being rewarded with pride for successfully out-settling your fellow Catanians, Catan – Console Edition will also feature unlockable in-game cosmetics and rewards that add some customization to the game. We’ll be setting player challenges to earn these rewards and can’t wait to see the different kinds of approaches to strategy that they’ll bring over time. Altering tactics, online play, and the nature of how each tile is allocated mean that no two games of Catan – Console Edition are ever played the same.

Catan – Console Edition launches for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in 2023. Future Catanians can Wishlist the game soon on the Microsoft Store.

TwitchCon returns to the San Diego Convention Center this weekend for the first time since 2019, and for those of you planning to attend, we hope to see you in person at Hall D, Booth 3033.

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Meet Grounded’s Broodmother

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Arachnophobes be on guard — Obsidian Entertainment will be giving TwitchCon attendees an opportunity to meet the (larger than) life-sized Broodmother spider to snap a selfie with and escape intact. If you haven’t had a chance to experience Grounded’s 1.0 update yet, you’ll find demo stations running, and you can meet members of Obsidian’s community team.

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Creators Welcome

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For Twitch Affiliates and Partners in attendance, we’d love to meet you! The Xbox Creator team will be set up at the booth during show floor hours all weekend; drop by and set up an appointment to meet the team.

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Streaming Schedule

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Even if you won’t be in San Diego this weekend, the Xbox Stream Team has a full slate of livestreams for you to enjoy. Meg and Mav will be joined by several of your favorite Twitch creators throughout the weekend, broadcasting some of their favorite new games (including an early look at Scorn) on the Xbox Twitch channel. The streams are scheduled to kick off on Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, 2022 at 10 a.m. PT, tune in to watch at twitch.tv/xbox.

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How to Find Us

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The PC Game Pass booth is set up in Hall D, at Booth 3033; that’s right next to the Loot Cave.