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YesterdayMon, 1st Jun 2026
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The MIX Summer Showcase 2026
Including two Game Pass titles and a Star Fox 64 spiritual successor!
Today marked the start of our big week of Summer Game Fest showcases, with the MIX Summer Showcase 2026 highlighting over 60 indie games that are coming to various platforms - a few of them also including Xbox consoles. We definitely had a few surprises as well! The...
News Two Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In June 2026
Along with others that are closing certain parts of their servers
A new month begins! Therefore, we've inevitably got more Xbox games that are shutting down their servers over the next few weeks. There are actually only two full server closures as things stand, but there's more to talk about as well. Let's start with those two games. The big one...
News 'Lost 255 Hours Of Progress' - Forza Horizon 6 Players Warn Of Xbox & PC Saving Issue
With multiple potential reasons for it
Yesterday, I published an opinion piece talking about how great of an experience I've had using Quick Resume with Forza Horizon 6 on my personal Xbox Series X. That's all true — I have had an amazing experience with it during my 30 hours with the game — but I was also contacted by a couple of Pure Xbox...
News Xbox Teases Sunday's Showcase, Calls It 'A True Celebration' With 'A Swathe' Of Reveals
Marking 25 years of the brand
Listen, it's no secret what we'll be getting with the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 this Sunday - lots and lots of reveals, both for first-party and third-party games, along with the special Gears of War: E-Day Direct at the end. It's still always interesting to see how Xbox is teasing it though, and for this year's version...
Feature All New Games Coming To Xbox In June 2026
Release dates for every June Xbox launch
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in June 2026! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a June 2026 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles for June 2026 so far. Without further ado, here are all the new games coming to Xbox in June 2026: The Biggest New Xbox...
News 'My Favourite We've Ever Done' - Xbox Employee Hypes Up Gears Of War: E-Day Direct
Bring. It. On.
This Sunday marks the long-awaited Xbox Games Showcase 2026, which will include a massive section dedicated to the latest Gears game in the form of the Gears of War: E-Day Direct. Just like we've seen in the past for the likes of Starfield and The Outer Worlds 2, this segment will
News Here's What The First 'Hands On' Previews Say About The ROG Xbox Ally X20
"So much more than a transparent black and gold makeover"
As you may have seen already, ASUS has announced a new handheld today — the ROG Xbox Ally X20 — and we've spotted a couple of "hands on" previews across the web so far, with probably many more to follow. With the news being so fresh though, we wanted to highlight these first couple of...
News Xbox Ally X Gets Bigger OLED Screen As ASUS Reveals 'X20' Handheld
Unveiled as part of Computex 2026
We've got a new version of the ROG Xbox Ally X on the way! ASUS has officially unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld, which is very similar in design to the ROG Xbox Ally X, but this time features a few upgrades including a bigger 7.4 inch display and a much-requested OLED panel. "Step into a wider world of...
Sunday31st May 2026
Opinion Forza Horizon 6 Has Changed My Mind About Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S
After six years, QR has surprised me once again
When Quick Resume first arrived back at the start of the Xbox Series X and Series S generation in 2020, it was one of the most exciting new features — the ability to jump back into your game immediately without rebooting it from scratch. I was initially a massive convert, and it's something I've...
Guide Summer Game Fest Schedule: Your Guide To All 15+ Xbox-Related Events In June 2026
Xbox Showcase, SGF and so much more!
Are you ready for the busiest gaming week of the year?! The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is just around the corner, as are a wide selection of other gaming showcases that we can look forward to in the coming days. So, we've taken the time to put together all the dates, times and additional details you might need...
Feature Our Final Predictions For The 2026 Xbox Games Showcase
What we hope and expect to see from Xbox
We're right at the tail end of May now, which means we're starting to get very excited about the Xbox Games Showcase this year. We have a new Xbox boss at the helm and renewed enthusiasm surrounding the brand, so the summer show feels critical this year in continuing to build momentum around Xbox. With...
News 80+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026
HUGE discounts for great games!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026? There are over 1800 games discounted in year's version of the sale, with over 80 of them being reduced by 90% or even as much as 95% for the next two weeks. In fact, we've found so many that we've decided to curate the list and highlight the...
Saturday30th May 2026
Poll What Are Your Early Impressions Of 007 First Light On Xbox?
Enjoying the new James Bond game?
Our first new James Bond game in over a decade is finally here! Yep, 007 First Light is out now and has been in the hands of the public for a few days, and we want to know what you think of the experience so far if you picked it up. Here are PX HQ, Fraser has been chipping away at this one on his Xbox Series X /...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2026
All the confirmed reveals so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2026? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every month, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to the service over the next few weeks. Without...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 1-5)
Including three more Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 1-5! We've got two particularly big releases to look forward to over the next few days in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Gothic 1 Remake, while our new Xbox Game Pass additions include Final Fantasy VI and Jur
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 30-31)
Anything new on XGP?
Welcome to another weekend! After a warm week here in the UK, we're ready to knuckle down and get some gaming done this weekend, with plenty of new Xbox Game Pass titles to get stuck into over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Whilst Forza Horizon 6 will definitely still be in...
News 'It Was A Miss, And I Own It' - Xbox CEO Hints At Removing PS5 & Switch Logos From Showcases
She says they're going to adjust for the future
Yesterday, following the announcement that Fable was being delayed to February 2027, Xbox's Matt Booty appeared on the official Xbox podcast and revealed some details about the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase 2026, including that it won't feature any Project Helix news, and that multiplatform logos will c
Friday29th May 2026
News Matt Booty Explains Why Xbox Won't Talk About Project Helix At June's Showcase
It's all about the games
We're just over a week away from the big Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 7th, and although we're expecting a massive show complete with plenty of surprises, Xbox's new Project Helix console won't be making an appearance. Matt Booty (Xbox's Chief Content Officer) confirmed this in an episode of the
News Xbox Delays Fable To February 2027, And It's Basically Because Of GTA 6
"So it can have the dedicated moment it deserves"
Well, it's official. We've been speculating for some time that Xbox might decide to delay Fable to early 2027 because of GTA 6's launch in November, and that's basically what's been confirmed in a new statement today. The statement mentions GTA 6 as one of a few games that Xbox is trying to avoid...
Feature Four New Console Features Begin Rolling Out Today For Xbox Insiders (May 29)
"We’re excited to hear what you think"
We've got another four new Xbox console features on the way! It's been revealed that these four features are rolling out to select members of the Alpha and Alpha-Skip-Ahead rings in the Xbox Insider program today (May 29th), and they'll continue rolling out to more members over time before an eventual public...
News Xbox Is Gaining Momentum With US Gamers, As Highlighted In New YouGov Report
"For XBOX, the early signs are encouraging."
With Asha Sharma making a bunch of well-received moves ever since her appointment as Xbox CEO, there's definitely been a feeling that the perception around the brand is becoming more positive, and a new report is backing that up. The folks over at YouGov are saying that Xbox is "gaining momentum" in...
News LEGO Batman Has Sold Pretty Well On Xbox So Far, Despite Forza & 007 Stealing The Limelight
Another big game came to Xbox this month, folks
007 First Light and Forza Horizon 6 may have dominated the Xbox headlines over the last few weeks, but another major title launched in the back half of May as well; LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. And, while the game doesn't seem to have had as much of a blockbuster start as those two titles,...
News Three Games Have Just Received Xbox Game Pass Release Dates For Next Month
June's XGP lineup is almost here!
With May's Xbox Game Pass additions now officially over, we've started to look ahead to June already - with a couple of games quietly added to the lineup last week. Now though, we've got another three games with fresh Game Pass release dates for next month, so we thought we'd highlight those down below with June...
Deals All 120+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026 has begun this week with literally thousands of discounts, and therefore it's no surprise that over 120 backwards compatible games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras are included too! It's a very similar selection to the one we saw during the Spring Sale, although a few...
News 007 First Light Achieves Incredible First-Day Sales, And There's Post-Launch Content On The Way
"We are blown away by all the support"
The new James Bond game is off to an incredible start on Xbox and beyond! Last night, IO Interactive took to social media to reveal that 007 First Light sold 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours on sale across all platforms, thanking fans for "showing up" and sharing their "overwhelming enthusiasm" for the...
News Modern Warfare 4 Isn't On Xbox Game Pass, But 'Eligible' Members Can Get Vault Edition Discount
New loyalty program announced
At this point, you're probably aware that Microsoft lowered the price of Xbox Game Pass recently and removed day one Call of Duty games in the process - which means that the newly-announced
Thursday28th May 2026
News 'We Are Building A Stronger Xbox' - Asha Sharma Updates Employees On Progress In 2026
The Xbox CEO says hard choices are still ahead
New Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been extremely active in putting her stamp on the brand over the past few months since she took over from Phil Spencer, and based on first impressions, it seems like things are going pretty well. She apparently addressed Xbox's progress in 2026 so far in an internal memo...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Joins Two Other Xbox One Games Being Delisted In Early June 2026
"New downloads will no longer be available"
Today's announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 included the re-reveal that it won't be coming to Xbox One and PS4 when it launches in October, and there's also another big reveal related to those platforms for COD: Warzone. Yes, Call of Duty: Warzone is officially being delisted for Xbox One and...
News Steam Deck Has Gone Up In Price Massively, And It Makes ROG Xbox Ally Look Great Value In 2026
Might be time to hop on board?
Well, well, well! Valve is the next gaming hardware maker to raise its prices, with Steam Deck units now costing more; a lot more than they did just a few short weeks ago. If you've not seen the news already, the 512GB and 1TB Steam Deck OLEDs are going up by £170/$240 and £210/$300, respectively. Ouch. That makes...
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launches This October, And It Won't Be On Xbox One
Series X|S, PC, PS5 and Switch 2 confirmed
Less than a week after revealing that it was making a new Modern Warfare game, Infinity Ward has today unveiled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - which "pushes the series into darker and more dangerous territory". The headline news here — besides Activision making its seventh Modern Warfare game,...
News Microsoft Changes Game Pass Font To Match New Xbox Logo
Brand synergy, baby
A lot has been made of Xbox changing its logo and related branding to match the original console's style and spirit - and now Team Green has decided to bring Xbox Game Pass into the fold as well. Yep, to match the new, electric green Xbox logo, Microsoft has changed its Game Pass font here in 2026. Gone is the more 'plain' XGP...
News The Outer Worlds Dev Alters Free Xbox & PS5 Upgrade Due To 'Platform Limitations'
Update: Obsidian issues another statement
Back at the start of this month, it was announced that if you owned The Outer Worlds on Xbox One, you'd be getting a free upgrade to the Spacer's Choice Edition of the game by May 27th as part of the OG version's partial delisting. However, that's now changed. Obsidian says that "unforeseen platform...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 28-31)
Our final FPD for May!
Xbox's Free Play Days program has gone live once again for the coming weekend, and for the final edition of FPD for May 2026, we've got four games playable for free on Xbox consoles. Here's Microsoft's full Free Play Days lineup: Dying Light Formula Legends Gears of War: Reloaded
News Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026 Now Live, 1800+ Games Discounted
A ridiculously big sale full of amazing games!
It's time for the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026! The latest massive sale has dropped on the Xbox Store today, featuring over 1800 games and 2000+ discounts in total, including for some major AAA titles. A few of the biggest games here include Assassin's Creed Shadows, Baldur's Gate 3, Marathon, Split...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, Including A Surprise Drop (May 28)
Three new XGP titles!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got three new additions to the Game Pass library - one brand-new day one launch for Ultimate players, and two new-to-Xbox titles that are joining Premium as well as GPU. Here's some more information on your new Xbox Game Pass titles for May 28: Crashout Crew (Series...
Wednesday27th May 2026
News Two Major Announcements Revealed At Dragon Quest's 40th Anniversary Showcase
Including a brand-new Xbox game
Today, the folks behind the Dragon Quest series treated us to a special 40th anniversary showcase, although it was only 10 minutes in length and included just two major announcements — you can watch it in full up above. The first big announcement here relates to Dragon Quest 12, which is now officially known as...
A true maverick, if you will
Just over three years ago now, it was revealed that Forza Horizon 5's creative director Mike Brown had split off with several other devs to form Maverick Games; a new studio making a "AAA" racing game. And, despite Amazon Games very recently abandoning the project, the team looks set to reveal the title next week. In...
News Lots Of Highly-Anticipated Xbox Titles Added To 'Coming Soon' On Game Pass App
Update: Suddenly removed!
As you probably know, the official Xbox Game Pass app on console, PC and mobile has a section known as "Coming to Game Pass" that highlights some of the upcoming titles for the service, but nowhere near all of them. That's ultimately why we have our own monthly and yearly Xbox Game Pass roundups here at Pure Xbox, as tons...
News Mina The Hollower Hits Xbox This Week, And It's Metacritic's 'Best Game' Of 2026 So Far
The reviews have just landed
The Game of the Year contenders aren't slowing down right now! Following the likes of Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light receiving amazing reviews over the past few weeks, Mina The Hollower sounds like another must-play Xbox title. We covered this game recently — it's the new top-down action
News 8BitDo Unveils New 'Pro-Level' Xbox Wireless Controller Built For 'Serious Players'
Update: Pre-orders now live, along with an alternative option!
The folks over at 8BitDo have unveiled their latest Xbox controller today in the form of the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox, and it's specifically advertised as being a "pro-level" controller that's built for "serious players". In the press release, it says it's been "designed...
News Resident Evil Requiem Gets Free Demo On Xbox Series X|S
Play "the game's early stages" absolutely free
Resident Evil Requiem, one of the year's hottest games so far, has just received a free demo on Xbox Series X|S - as creator Capcom tries to get even more people through the door. The RE Requiem demo features "part of the game's early stages" and is now up on the Xbox Store. We'll link directly to the...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 27)
Including an Xbox first-party remaster!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got a couple of fresh additions to the library, including a brand-new day one release for Game Pass Ultimate players. Here's a quick rundown of today's two new XGP titles (May 27): Echo Generation 2 (Series X|S, PC, Cloud) - Ultimate, PC:...
News The Witcher 3 Is Getting A Brand-New Expansion On Xbox, 12 Years After Release
Listen out for Songs of the Past
CD Projekt RED has surprise-announced a third major expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - more than a decade since its last DLC release in 2016's Blood and Wine. The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is due out in 2027 — 12 years after the initial launch of TW3 — and is being developed in collaboration with...
Tuesday26th May 2026
Talking Point What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2026?
Watching alone? With friends? In a cinema?! Tell us!
We're just under two weeks away from the Xbox Games Showcase 2026! The biggest event on the calendar promises to bring us countless reveals from first and third-party Xbox games including Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and much more, and it also marks Asha Sharma's very first...
News Xbox Reveals Its Latest 'Limited Edition' Controller, Seemingly Exclusive To Design Lab
Just in time for the World Cup
We've got a new Xbox Limited Edition Controller that's just been unveiled today! This one is known as the "Team Spirit Limited Edition Controller", and it's seemingly been designed to celebrate the arrival of the World Cup in mid-June, although the official wording doesn't say anything about a specific tournament...
News 007 First Light Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up
As you've probably seen, the embargo has officially lifted for 007 First Light content across the web today, which means we're getting loads of reviews along with some raw footage of both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions! It'll come as no surprise that we're looking to Fuzion Xbox Testing on YouTube for...
Roundup The First Reviews Have Arrived For 007 First Light
Potential GOTY contender?
We've been very intrigued to see how IO Interactive's new James Bond game would fare, and even though I've personally played three hours of 007 First Light already, that's nowhere near enough time to come to a proper verdict on what it's like. It turns out we're not alone here — there are only three Xbox reviews for...
Preview Five Things I'm Loving About 007 First Light On Xbox Series X So Far
After around three hours of playtime
Welcome to James Bond week on Xbox! 007 First Light is officially arriving today in early access (and tomorrow for everyone else), and I've been fortunate enough to play it on Xbox Series X over the past couple of days. There hasn't been time to put a full review together — our Xbox code landed just before the...
News Xbox Racks Up 37 Million Views With A Single Post About GTA 6
The power of a GTA tease
Just in case you were in any doubt, GTA 6 is going to become easily the biggest video game of all time when it releases on November 19th of this year (assuming it doesn't get delayed any further). Take Xbox's latest post about it as evidence. At the end of last week, Xbox took to Twitter/X and simply stated the release date...
News 'Escape Simulator' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Say
They're actually really impressive
We've got our first Xbox Game Pass addition of the week today, and it arrives in the form of Escape Simulator, which is joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium (along with PC Game Pass) for Series X and S, PC and cloud. To be totally honest, we hadn't come across this game before, but it actually first...
