Explore vast fantastic worlds or run the ultimate lawncare business this weekend during Free Play Days. Outcast – Second Contact and Lawn Mowing Simulator are available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, October 6 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, October 9 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Fallout 76 will be available for an extended period of time and is available now until Tuesday, October 11 at 8:59 a.m. PDT.
How to Start Playing
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.
Keep the Fun Going
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.
Game Details
Fallout 76
Outcast – Second Contact
Lawn Mowing Simulator
Fallout 76
Leave Appalachia for the first time and return to the Pitt for new challenges and unique Pitt themed rewards. Also, start your journey through the new Season “The City of Steel” with 100 new ranks to climb and exciting season themed rewards free for Fallout 76 players. Play as part of Free Play Days from October 4 – 11!
Outcast Second Contact
Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1999, almost. Outcast – Second Contact is a remake of the 1999 cult classic, letting you return to the planet Adelpha, but giving it a modern edge, graphically enhanced, with new hidden areas, and an updated combat system. As you explore, discover what made this game the winner of over 100 awards when it launched! And if you don’t want the adventure to end, you can grab the game for 80% off right now!
Lawn Mowing Simulator
Grow Your Business, Trim Their Lawns!
Experience the beauty and detail of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator, the only simulator that allows you to ride an authentic and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers like Toro, SCAG, and STIGA as you manage your business. In addition to stunning English manor houses, test your bravery in the prehistoric Dino Safari amusement park along with some of Britain’s finest ancient sites including The Royal Stones, Druid Tor, The Ancient Aurochs, and Aurochs Hill.
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.
Spooky season is kicking off early with costumes, nightmarish horrors, medieval knights, zombies, and more rats than you can shake a stick at. Get your controllers, your mice, and your touch screens ready for a new set of Game Pass games!
Available Today
Chivalry 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer, first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. You’ll be thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era – from clashing swords to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Charge into battle on horseback and claim glory with your blade!
Coming Soon
Medieval Dynasty (Xbox Series X|S) – October 6 Available now with PC Game Pass and coming soon to Xbox Series X|S. In Medieval Dynasty, you take on the role of a young man who has fled from war and wants to take his fate into his own hands. From being alone, inexperienced, and poor, you will develop into a master of many skills, a leader of your community, and the founder of a prosperous dynasty which is meant to last and prosper for generations to come.
The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (PC) – October 6 A five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series. Play as Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, who has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead. Experience events, meet people and visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes.
The Walking Dead: Season Two (PC) – October 6 The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad. Meet new survivors, explore new locations, and make gruesome decisions in this five-part game series of choice and consequence.
Costume Quest (Cloud and Console) – October 11 Rediscover Halloween in this imaginative RPG from Tim Schafer’s Double Fine Productions. Explore the monster-filled neighborhood of Auburn Pines, Autumn Haven Mall, and Fall Valley Carnival. Collect magical costumes with superpowers, unique weapons, and special items as you hunt down quests. Level-up your heroic warrior and battle the evil overlords in this epic adventure to save Halloween!
Eville (Console and PC) – October 11 Available on day one with Game Pass: Betray your friends – and lie your way to victory. In the multiplayer social deduction game Eville you find yourself in a village riddled by a series of murders. Some say it might have been you – or was it? Convince others you’re not a murderer to stay alive!
Dyson Sphere Program (PC) – October 13 Available on day one with PC Game Pass: Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines, and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Scorn (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 14 Available on day one with Game Pass: Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry. It is designed around the idea of “being thrown into the world.” Isolated and lost inside this dream-like world, you will explore different interconnected regions in a non-linear fashion.
A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 18 Available on day one with Game Pass: In this direct sequel to A Plague Tale: Innocence, 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.
In Case You Missed It
Prodeus (Cloud and Console) – Available now Get ready to paint the walls red. Featuring a hand-crafted campaign from industry FPS veterans, over-the-top gory visuals, and a built-in community map browser for instantaneous action with nearly limitless levels to play. Prodeus is the retro shooter you’ve been waiting for.
DLC / Game Updates
The Elder Scrolls Online: Heroes of the High Isle – Available until October 11 The Elder Scrolls Online’s Heroes of High Isle in-game event ends soon! Work together to earn rewards and unlock the ESO: Firesong DLC for free. You need to own the High Isle Chapter to participate in the event and claim its rewards. The ESO: High Isle Collector’s Edition is on sale for a limited time.
Microsoft Flight Simulator – World Update XI: Canada – Available now Microsoft Flight Simulator’s World Update XI: Canada invites you to explore this massive, diverse country, presented in the highest resolution and fidelity yet! Explore magnificent urban architecture, wave-battered northern coastlines, and vast sweeps of tundra, glaciers, and towering peaks. Available now as a free update with Game Pass. Learn more here.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Eville: Housewarming Bundle – October 11 Wear constellation Acora outfits and items, be a sneaky Little Acora, display a trophy in your home, or run amok as the infamous Mr. Peterson and accessories.
Need for Speed Heat: Deluxe Edition Upgrade – October 11 Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed Heat, a thrilling race experience that pits you against a city’s rogue police force as you battle your way into street racing’s elite.
Apex Legends: From Above Weapon Charm – October 11 Get hyped for your next game of Apex Legends with the From Above Weapon Charm.
Leaving October 15
The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, so be sure to jump back in before they go! Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep them in your library.
Bloodroots (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Echo Generation (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Into The Pit (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Ring of Pain (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Sable (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The Good Life (Cloud, Console, and PC)
We’ve always got more games coming – and if you’re looking for a suggestion on what to download next, you can always check out @yournextgame for some recommendations from us!
Today, in the US and select international markets, Xbox joins forces with fan favorite snack Doritos and energy beverage Rockstar Energy Drink to unveil special edition packaging featuring iconic game franchises from the world of Xbox.
When fans purchase specially marked products, they can enter for chances to win instantly thousands of prizes to ignite a newfound love for gaming or celebrate the ongoing joy gaming brings them.
First-time Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will receive one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free and fans in participating countries will receive their choice of exclusive downloadable content across some of the most popular titles available on Xbox and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Fallout 76, Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite, PUBG: Battlegrounds, The Elder Scrolls Online and Madden NFL 23.
Unlockable In-Game Content and Prizes
From October 3 until December 30, 2022, with each purchase of specially marked Rockstar Energy Drink cans or Doritos bags, fans can unlock in-game items, inspired by the bold taste of Doritos and the fully charged flavor of Rockstar Energy Drink, including:
Doritos US in-game content:
Fallout 76 – Heat-Eater Power Armor Paint
Forza Horizon 5 – Tankito Doritos Outfit
Halo Infinite – Tasteful Sensation Razorback and 2XP Boost
PUBG: Battlegrounds– Dinoland Mascot
The Elder Scrolls Online – Karthwolf Charger Mount
Madden NFL 23 – Doritos Ultimate Team Pack (exclusive to Doritos)
Doritos International in-game content:
Fallout 76 – Heat-Eater Power Armor Paint
Forza Horizon 5 – Tankito Doritos Outfit
Halo Infinite – Tasteful Sensation Razorback and 2XP Boost
PUBG: Battlegrounds– Dinoland Mascot Suit
The Elder Scrolls Online – Karthwolf Charger Mount
Rockstar Energy US in-game content:
Fallout 76 – Heat-Eater Power Armor Paint
Forza Horizon 5 – Tankito Doritos Outfit
Halo Infinite – Tasteful Sensation Razorback and 2XP Boost
PUBG: Battlegrounds– Dinoland Mascot
The Elder Scrolls Online – Karthwolf Charger Mount
Rockstar Energy fans in select international markets will also be able to grab a specially marked can for their first free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and enter to win other exciting Xbox prizes.
Fans in the US can visit www.doritosrockstarenergy.com to enter the code received on-can or on-bag to redeem the downloadable content and enter for a chance to instantly win from over 10,000 gaming-themed prizes —including Xbox Series S consoles, Xbox Wireless Controllers, PC gaming setups, gaming chairs and other amazing gear from Xbox, Doritos and Rockstar Energy.
Participating Doritos and Rockstar Energy Products
In the US, Xbox fans will find their favorite games featured across iconic Rockstar Energy Drink flavors including Original, Sugar Free, Pure Zero Punched and Pure Zero Silver Ice and popular Doritos flavors Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, Spicy Sweet Chili, Spicy Nacho, 3D Crunch Nacho Cheese and 3D Crunch Spicy Ranch. Participating products will vary across international markets.
The special edition Rockstar Energy cans are available in Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom. While fans in Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain will not see specially marked cans in stores, they will be able to enter the sweepstakes to win prizes such as Xbox Series S and first-time Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users in select markets can receive one-month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Fans in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden should be on the lookout for the exclusive packaging available in locations wherever Doritos are sold. Fans in Australia will be able to participate beginning November 4.
For years, Doritos and Rockstar Energy Drink have changed the world of gaming through partnerships with blockbuster titles and unique gaming experiences. This partnership, Doritos’ and Rockstar Energy’s biggest on-pack gaming promotion ever, takes Doritos’ and Rockstar Energy’s gaming programs to another level.
Relive great racing history this weekend during Free Play Days. WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship is available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, September 29 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
How to Start Playing
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.
Keep the Fun Going
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.
Game Details
WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship
Xbox One ($49.99 SRP) at 70% off: $14.99 (Free Play Days)
WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship
Be part of history and relive the most intense moments from 50 years of the World Rally Championship with WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship! With a realistic and precise physics engine, WRC 10 has made the feeling of driving even better, with enhanced aerodynamic force and turbo and braking management on all surfaces!
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.
It’s time to announce the October Games with Gold lineup! On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, explore a mysterious paradise in Windbound and take to the skies in Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition.
Xbox Live Gold members will have exclusive access to these games for a limited time as part of Games with Gold. So will Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, who receive all the fantastic benefits of Gold plus access to over 100 high-quality games with Xbox Game Pass.
Windbound
Washed up on an uncharted island, you must use your will and skill to survive! Play as Kara, shipwrecked on the Forbidden Islands with nothing but what you can build or find. You’ll need to craft weapons and tools to survive. Spend time building a new boat which you can use in an immersive tactile sailing experience to reach the other islands. Explore the hidden history of each island to unlock their mysteries. Enjoy this delightfully surprising game that takes the survival genre in a totally new direction.
Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition
Listen up fliers! We’re recruiting you to take on extremely high-risk missions in this World War II strategic flying and bombing game. Once you’re up in the air, danger is everywhere. It’s up to you to manage the fuel, ammo, and hydraulics while trying to avoid enemy gunners. Even the weather can bring you down. Keep your crew safe and focused and bring home victory. Bomber Crew Deluxe Edition includes the original Bomber Crew plus the Secret Weapons and USAAF DLC, so there’s plenty of flying to be done.
Read more about our Games with Gold program here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire for all the latest news on Xbox. Like we said before, if you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, you get all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, over 100 high-quality games you can play on console, PC, and across devices from the cloud, and access to EA Play at no extra cost. New games are added all the time, so you’re never without something new to try when you’re looking to find your next favorite game. If you’re new, or if you’re an existing Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass for Console member, join or upgrade today for just $1.
Enhanced immersion starts with a controller that lets you play in style. The new Xbox Wireless Controller – Mineral Camo Special Edition is the fourth addition to our camo series alongside Night Ops Camo, Arctic Camo, and Daystrike Camo. The Mineral Camo controller features a bold mineral blue, bright purple, aqua, and dark purple camouflage pattern. This color design sets it apart from the others in the Camo collection as its ocean tones, inspired by geode crystals, finds the perfect balance between striking and subdued.
Besides the captivating design, the Mineral Camo Special Edition controller comes with a whole convoy of amazing features to dive into. Enjoy modern sculpted surfaces and refined geometry for enhanced comfort during gameplay. Stay on target with a hybrid D-pad and textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back case. Use the Xbox Accessories app to remap buttons and create custom controller profiles for your favorite games. Capture all your best gaming moments and share highlights with friends right as they happen with the Share button. Plug in any compatible headset with the 3.5mm audio jack, fully immersing yourself into the experience and allowing you communicate with friends. Crafted for enhanced comfort and effortless control, the Mineral Camo Special Edition controller comes with Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth technology for wireless gaming on console, PC, mobile phones and tablets.
Keep your Xbox controller charged and ready for action with the perfectly matched Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox – Mineral Camo. Compatible with both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One controllers, this charge stand can get you fully fueled up and ready for the game in 3 hours or less. Using the same durable materials and sporting the same geode inspired camouflage pattern makes this the perfect way to keep your new Xbox Wireless Controller – Mineral Camo Special Edition ready for every adventure. The Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox – Mineral Camo is available for purchase today from Microsoft Store in the US or Razer in all other markets for $49.99 USD MSRP. Check 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!
Race in both the premier World of Outlaws Sprint Car and Late Model Series, as well as four additional Dirtcar classes across 13 real-world tracks. Upgrade your cars, build your team, and expand your facilities to stay competitive with the best of the best on your way to becoming a World of Outlaws Champion! Then, prove you’re “Outlaw Tough” when you take on up to 25 other racers in online multiplayer!
Grounded – September 27 Xbox Game Pass / PC Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
The full release of Grounded is coming on September 27! Experience the full story while you and up to three of your friends explore the entire backyard. Discover how you were shrunk down to the size of an ant and why you were put into the backyard while finding a way to get big again. Available on Cloud, Console, and PC.
Available on day one with Game Pass: Unravel the mystery of your existence in this challenging, yet rewarding, souls-like 2D platform slasher! As the fierce clayborne warrior Grey Irma, you must push your combat skills to the limit and master new abilities to progress through this stunning yet unforgiving world. Facing off against relentless enemies and the cruel mistress the Moon, you will discover your past and finally find the peace you so desperately desire. Available on Cloud, Console, and PC.
An action-packed arcade and explosive racing game inspired by other classic arcade battler racers. Includes a heavy metal soundtrack, cars with mounted rocket launchers and nitro boosters, and the option to smash, crash, and destroy your enemies on your way to the finish line!
An arcade style climbing game with procedurally generated routes that never repeat themselves. It features a gripping single-player campaign that has you exploring all corners of the globe while making sure not to fall to your (perma)death. Featuring an innovative control scheme that moves the character’s hands from one hold to the next while making sure to be as efficient as possible.
A co-op party game for one to four players, where players act as workers who slack off behind their boss and pretend to work when their boss is around.
Our story begins in the land of Engard, where our beloved hero Airoheart sets out on a journey to stop his brother’s diabolical plan to unleash an ancient evil that has been sealed in the shadows for generations. Will you confront your own brother and stop him from executing his wicked plans?
A mysterious factory outfitted with spiky ceilings, hidden passages, and deadly cogs… that’s a lot for the average robot, but not for C.A.R.L.! Help him uncover the sinister secrets of Kent Industries in this 2D puzzle adventure filled to the brim with funky tunes and retro platformer goodness.
While the bakery might initially be broken down, overgrown and even haunted, don’t worry! You’ll be able to repair, furnish and decorate every room. Gather honey from your beehive, raise a cow to collect fresh milk and adopt a few chickens to add eggs to your recipes. You’ll also be able to grow trees and plants to harvest a variety of fruits.
Let out your wild side with this cute management sim! Import and breed rare creatures, hire the right staff, keep your visitors happy, and deal with plenty of weird and wonderful events. Then try your hand at DNA Splicing, and stitch together over 300,000 different types of animals!
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
Weedcraft Inc explores the business of producing, breeding, and selling weed in America, delving deep into the financial, political, and cultural aspects of the country’s complex relationship with this troublesome and promising plant.
Caffeine: Victoria’s Legacy is a choice-rich, fantasy adventure visual novel set in a steam punk Victorian reality. While on a journey to his long lost mum’s homeland, Taka mysteriously finds himself in the city of Victoria. Soon he’s staring at a coffee house named ‘Taka Coffee House’, the same coffee house that he remembered so fondly during his childhood. Join Taka in discovering his roots and search for his family’s secrets, in a city where baristas are knights and coffee is king.
Play the biggest tournaments in football with both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup coming as post-launch updates. Powered by dedicated HyperMotion2 animation for the first time ever, plus cross-play features that make it easier to play against friends. Build your dream squad with FUT Moments and a revamped Chemistry system in FIFA Ultimate Team or live out your football dreams in Career Mode. Play three days early with the EA Play FIFA 23 Trial or by purchasing FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition.
Available on day one with Game Pass: No track is too big, no racer too small! The PAW Patrol are on their fastest mission yet – to win the Pup Cup! Race around iconic locations including Adventure Bay, Jake’s Snowboarding Resort, and The Jungle to find out who will be crowned the winner.
Rabio is a 2D short retro-styled hardcore platformer with skill-based gameplay. Little Rabio discovers the depths of the rabbit hole, full of dangers and trials. Help him pass all the trials!
A recent survey from HBCU Connect, commissioned by Microsoft, determined that out of 200 respondents, approximately 95% of college students and alumni from HBCUs across the country shared that they have interest in a career in the gaming industry, with 34% of respondents stating that they were specifically interested in Program Management roles, 24% interested in Engineering roles and 18% interested in Gaming Development roles. This week marks National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week in the United States, which occurs annually in September, an initiative led by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), to recognize these institutions’ contributions to the U.S and to commemorate HBCUs’ impact on American Culture.
Gaming is a leading form of entertainment, but to date – only 2% of professionals in the video game industry are Black compared with 13% of the U.S. population. In partnership with members of the Black Communities at Xbox, Xbox is looking to uplevel that statistic and close this gap by promoting pipelines for Black people and youth across the gaming industry. Introducing: Project Amplify – a video series that aims to magnify Black voices within Xbox to inspire, educate and motivate youth across the U.S. to aspire towards careers in the gaming industry through real-life storytelling from Black leaders and employees across the Xbox ecosystem.
Project Amplify features fourteen Black employees from across Xbox as they each share advice, insights into their current roles, and highlights from their time within the gaming industry. This video series is meant to educate youth on the diversity of roles within the gaming industry, while highlighting some of the Black people who are working in those roles, daily. On behalf of the Black Communities at Xbox, co-leads shared their personal stories in the video series, of their journey into the gaming industry inclusive of:
“Growing up I didn’t have much of a vision for what my career would be. I decided to go to college because I thought it was a way to ‘get a good job’ and escape poverty, but even as a freshman Computer Science major, I still had a very shallow knowledge of the opportunities that the tech industry presented me. Throughout my college experience and with internships, I learned more about how big the world is – how many companies, careers, and pathways exist for you to find or create a job that you love. I want more people to know that they have options, nothing is impossible or out of reach for them and encourage those to start chasing their passions early.” – Q Muhaimin, Product Manager
“In my early years I was more focused on what not to do versus what I could be. It wasn’t until my adult years that I learned to leverage my passion for games into a career. I am now incredibly thankful to be celebrating 10+ years in my dream career and I hope Project Amplify inspires people to dream and take action toward their own goals. As my coaches & mentors would say, “play to win instead of playing to not lose.” – James Lewis, Senior Business Development Manager
To launch this initiative, Xbox is partnering with the 2022 Revolt Summit x AT&T for a 2-day event (September 24-25) to reach students and gaming enthusiasts through on-site industry panels and networking opportunities with members of the Black Communities at Xbox.
For additional resources:
Learn programming fundamentals and C# with the following tutorials:
Introduction to C#: Written tutorial with sample projects that takes you from “hello world”, to numbers, loops, some basic data structures, and OOP concepts like inheritance.
C# 101: A video series along the same lines as the written tutorial.
Once comfortable with fundamentals and C#, try Unity courses:
Download and learn fundamentals of Unreal Engine with tutorials:
Learn about game design:
Some game designers at Xbox Game Studios consider these two GDC (Game Developers Conference) presentations very informative and inspiring if you are into game design.
Learn about the game development process:
Narrative Tools to get started with:
Twine: an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories
Art Tools to get started with:
GIMP or Krita are great free resources to get started learning how to use textures
Hunt or be hunted this weekend during Free Play Days. Dead Island Definitive Edition and Hunting Simulator 2 are available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, September 22 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
How to Start Playing
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.
Keep the Fun Going
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.
Game Details
Dead Island
Hunting Simulator 2
Xbox One ($49.99 SRP) at 60% off: $19.99 (Free Play Days)
Xbox X|S ($49.99 SRP) at 60% off: $19.99 (Free Play Days)
Dead Island Definitive Edition
This weekend you’ll be dying to play the ultimate zombie game series, Dead Island Definitive Edition. Trapped in Banoi, a tropical island resort paradise gone wrong, you have only one remaining thought: Survival! A deadly virus is completely out of control and spreading rapidly but you’re one of the few people left with immunity. Fight your way out of the island through gruesome melee combat and experience an exciting 4 players co-op campaign in a deadly open world. The Definitive edition includes all previously released DLC that you can sink your teeth into.
Hunting Simulator 2
Experience the thrill of the hunt from the comfort of your couch in Hunting Stimulator 2. Travel from the deserts and wilds of America to the forests of Europe with man’s best friend as you track and hunt your prey. Stay calm, take the shot, and secure your trophy in Hunting Simulator 2.
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, we’re always looking to make gaming available to more people in more ways. Since launching Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) two years ago, we’ve continued to expand device support: bringing Halo Infinite to entry-level PCs, Forza Horizon 5 to iOS phones and tablets, Microsoft Flight Simulator to Xbox One, and hundreds of games to even more devices like 2022 Samsung Smart TVs.
As we look ahead, we will continue to meet people on the devices they already own, breaking down barriers of entry to play.
So today, we’re announcing that Xbox Cloud Gaming will be available in more places with the Logitech G CLOUD Gaming Handheld when it launches in North America on October 17. Soon you’ll be able to play Grounded and Sea of Thieves, or discover your next favorite game, right in the palm of your hands using the power of the cloud on an all-new device.
Handhelds are a natural next step in our cloud gaming evolution, and it’s great to see a world-class hardware leader like Logitech optimize Xbox Cloud Gaming for their new device. You can jump right in with ease, anywhere you are, and take advantage of the 16:9 full-screen display. With extended battery life, built-in Wi-Fi, and ergonomic controls, the Logitech G CLOUD will allow you to progress through campaigns or get online for a multiplayer session where it’s most convenient to you.
Getting started is easy: Once you boot up your Logitech G CLOUD, you’ll see the Xbox Cloud Gaming shortcut pinned right to the home screen. You can play hundreds of high-quality titles with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, including new games on day one from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda, as well as fantastic titles from our partners such as, The Gunk, PowerWash Simulator, and Tunic. You can also play Fortnite with your friends for free, no Game Pass subscription required.
Additionally, we’ve worked with Logitech to enable our Remote Play feature, also pinned as a shortcut to the home screen. Remote Play differs from Xbox Cloud Gaming by letting you stream your full Xbox library – going beyond titles in Xbox Game Pass – from your personal Xbox console to phones, tablets, and now handhelds.
Get the best of cloud gaming right in your hands. The 7-inch full HD 1080p touchscreen, 12+ hour battery life, and lightweight portability mean an exceptional experience while you play hundreds of AAA video game titles. It also features integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) and NVIDIA GeForce NOW, with access to more cloud services through the Google Play store app Remote Play.
Customizable Xbox button color on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in white is available today!
Easy access to all your games and apps with a full library revamp on Xbox consoles
New storage and default install options on Xbox consoles
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 offers customizable Xbox button colors on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, easy access to all your games and apps with a full library revamp, new storage and default installation options, and more. If you play on Windows 11/10 PCs, you’ll be able to share your epic moments with Xbox Game Bar. Xbox party chat noise suppression is rolling out to Xbox One consoles and Windows 11/10 PCs. Plus, the new Party Now feature lets you quickly set up parties on the Xbox app on Android and iOS.
Customize the Xbox button color on your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Providing fans with choice and opportunities to express themselves is a core part of our mission. That’s why we are excited to announce color customization for the Xbox button on Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers! Choose from a wide array of colors that combine red, blue, and green LEDs to produce over 16 million hues of light.
To configure the Xbox button color settings, open the Xbox Accessories app on your Xbox console or Windows PC while your controller is connected. From there, choose an existing profile or create a new one, then select the Color tab to see the full range of color options for the Xbox button. You can change the brightness, opting for a low-key glow rather than the traditional shine. Use the Custom menu sliders to see the full rainbow of color options. Don’t see the exact color you want? Don’t worry, this menu also offers Hex Code support, allowing for the precise color you’re after. You’ll need the latest version of the Xbox Accessories app and the Xbox September update to customize your Xbox button color. If you don’t see the option to choose your color, try restarting your Xbox console by navigating to Settings > General > Sleep mode and startup > Restart now to get the update.
The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in white is available today
If you don’t currently own an Elite Series 2 controller and want to take advantage of changing your Xbox button color, consider picking up the new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in white. It’s designed to meet the core needs of today’s competitive gamers, putting exceptional performance, customization, and durability where it matters most — in your hands. Experience adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. Enjoy extensive customization with exclusive button mapping options in the Xbox Accessories app. Stay in the game with up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life, which varies with usage and other factors, and refined components that are built to last. Add even more customization to the Elite Series 2 – Core or replace components on other Elite Series 2 models with the Complete Component Pack.
Full library revamp on Xbox consoles means easier access to all your games and apps
Now it’s easier and faster to find all your games on your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. The My games and apps Full library view has been redesigned to streamline access to all games you have access to install and play. All games now shows all the games you own as well as any games you have access to with your current Xbox subscriptions, including Xbox Game Pass, EA Access, and claimed Games with Gold. You also get easy access to catalogs of your subscriptions, editorial content, and all your apps.
Select storage locations for your games and apps on Xbox consoles
Starting today, you can select different default installation locations for all your games and apps on your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. By providing separate default installation locations for different types of games, you can most effectively use your storage space and manage game installs.
In the settings for storage devices, select Change installation locations if you have external drives or a storage expansion card attached. You can select a specific drive as an installation location, or “Let Xbox decide” where to install the content for the fastest drive with available space.
Sharing with Xbox Game Bar on Windows PCs
Xbox Game Bar works with most PC games, giving you instant access to widgets for screen capture and sharing, finding new teammates with LFG, and chatting with Xbox friends across Xbox console, mobile, and PC—all without leaving your game.
Xbox Game Bar now allows you to get a shareable link for any capture you want. Share your captures anywhere – SMS, WhatsApp, Twitter, Messenger, and more. If your settings are set to Public, anyone who gets your link can see your shared captures.
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 in to your PC, press the Xbox button.
You can click Copy link at the bottom of any selected gaming capture in the Xbox Game Bar gallery, which uploads the capture (if not uploaded already) and provides the shareable link once upload is completed.
Party chat noise suppression, now on Xbox One consoles and Windows 11/10 PCs
Last month we announced party chat noise suppression on Xbox Series X|S consoles. This month, we’re rolling it out to Xbox One consoles and Windows 11/10 PCs. If you use party chat, you may notice fewer unwanted noises and interruptions than before. Noise suppression helps remove noises like gamepad clicks, breathing, and background noise from your parties.
If you want to keep some types of background noise like music in your parties, you can also turn noise suppression off. On Xbox consoles, just open the guide, scroll to Parties & chats, and select Options. There you can enable or disable noise suppression. And on Windows 11/10 PCs, go to Start a party, open Settings > Party audio, and enable or disable noise suppression from there.
Set up parties with your friends in a snap in the Xbox app
The new “Start party” button in the Xbox app makes it easy to jump right into the game with your friends. Now there’s no need to create a party from scratch each time you want to get your friends together.
To get started, look for the new Parties option on the Social tab. You’ll see a list of all your recent parties, from which you can restart a party or create a new one. You can also easily select which friends you want to invite.
Help shape the future of Xbox
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 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 like 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!
In the world of Saturnalia, nothing is as it seems. The Italian village of Gravoi may appear quaint and unassuming at first glance, but it holds many secrets. Similarly, there’s more to the four co-protagonists of Saturnalia than meets the eye. Although each of them are outsiders for different reasons, they all share a common cause: rooting out the darkness that haunts Gravoi, even if it means bringing their own demons into the light.
The first of these is Anita Giannini, geologist extraordinaire and the very picture of the late 80’s businesswoman. Unlike her fellow protagonists, she had no attachment to Gravoi prior to her arrival a year before the game’s events. In fact, her initial purpose in the village was to conduct reconnaissance in the area on behalf of corporate mining interests eager to exploit the surrounding natural resources. A woman of her assurance and confidence isn’t easily deterred, in matters both professional and personal—so perhaps it was inevitable that she’d find herself involved in an illicit affair with none other than Damiano, the married town sacristan. At the outset of Saturnalia, she’s discovered that she’s with child, and despite the controversy sure to arise if her affair was made public, she’s determined to keep the baby.
The conservative values of Gravoi are at odds with Anita’s unflappable character, but there are other, darker forces at work that even she can’t dismiss.
In contrast, Paul Izem is a child of Gravoi, even if he didn’t know it for most of his life. After his birth parents died under mysterious circumstances while he was still an infant, Paul was soon adopted by a family in Iglesias, a city in southern Sardinia. Only after discovering a letter urging his adoptive parents to never let him return to Gravoi does he defy that very request and embark on a personal mission to find out the truth about what happened to his mother and father. To avoid raising the suspicions of a town already distrustful of outsiders, Paul uses his profession as a photojournalist to shield his true motive, claiming he’s working on a feature for a tourist magazine even as he quietly seeks out clues about his past. Little does he know that his camera will be of critical importance in documenting the horror lurking in Gravoi…
Quick to put on a brave face, Paul hides his insecurity just as he hides his real motivation in coming to the village. But the other protagonists of Saturnalia don’t exactly share his self-consciousness.
Sergio Aulas was born and raised in Gravoi, but left for Manchester when he was only sixteen. At the time, his departure seemed like something to be celebrated: a chance to study abroad paid for by the generosity of Bruno Bissani, the lord and owner of the castle in Gravoi. But in truth, this wasn’t an opportunity, but an exile: discovered in bed with Bisssani by the lord’s own wife, Sergio was sent to England as a means of covering up the scandal, at the urging of his father. Thirty years later, he’s become a successful computer programmer, returning to Gravoi only to care for his iron lung-bound father. Aloof and analytical, Sergio is inherently antagonized by the traditionalist norms of his hometown, particularly as a gay man no longer compelled to hide his sexuality. But motivated by his obligation to his sick father, as well as his lingering curiosity about the fate of his former lover—who’s since disappeared—Sergio has no choice but to reinsert himself back into the community and mystery of Gravoi.
But Sergio is also secretly battling a morphine addiction, which he treats by pilfering his father’s medicine. If he wants to find the answers he seeks, he’ll need the one thing he’s most discomfited by: the help of others.
Claudia Mirai would rather suffer in silence than ask for help. More than anyone else in Saturnalia, she despises Gravoi: as a sixteen-year-old punk, she knows she was made for more than just tending her father’s bar, and the antiquated culture of her remote hometown stifles her to the point of exasperation. But it’s not just youthful rebellion shaping her worldview. As a child, she stumbled onto a horrific scene: her aunt, clad in her wedding dress and hanging from the centenary olive tree in the ancient nuragic area right outside the village. The sight left Claudia with painful trauma she can never be freed from, as did the omerta (the Southern Italian code of silence) that followed, when her father and the other townsfolk refused to acknowledge the death as a suicide. Since then, she’s stood in stark opposition to every institution in her community, be it patriarchal values or religious instruction. She’s defiant and only aligns herself with those she views as in opposition to the system—but in truth, her cynicism is a coping mechanism for her painful memories and her bitter relationship with her father. Her wish is to leave Gravoi and begin a new life somewhere far away from everything she’s ever known.
In order for that wish to come true, however, she has to make it through the night of the winter solstice.
Alone, each of these characters can only do so much. Together, they stand a chance to uncover the mystery of Gravoi and escape Saturnalia.
The team here at Santa Ragione is putting the finishing touches to the game, and we can’t wait for you to play it. Saturnalia launches for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 27th, 2022.
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