Summary METRO 2039 is the fourth and upcoming post-apocalyptic first-person shooter from 4A games, heading to XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC as an XBOX Play Anywhere title in February 2027. The series is returning to its roots in the Moscow Metro as its first voiced protagonist returns home to find…
We’ve seen the grand overview at Developer_Direct, a look at the story and cast in the trailers, and had a walkthrough of the Living Population – but at gamescom 2026, Playground Games gave us our biggest look yet at how Fable’s combat will work in the form of a first ever demo for press and…
Joe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Summary Following alpha playtests, State of Decay 3 is expanding to closed beta playtests this year – register now for a chance to be selected. Leading up to launch, the playtests will continue to expand to more players and platforms. State of Decay 3 is available to wishlist now, launching in…
Over a decade ago, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched and cemented its place as one of the most acclaimed RPGs of the generation. Ever since, players have been discovering — and returning — to this dark fantasy world, immersing themselves in the lands of the Continent. And on September 29, they’ll…
There’s something to be said for a video game so emotionally striking in what it offers that I spend a few seconds just sitting in the lobby, looking at the characters in awe. That’s how I started my first hands-on preview of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign last week, an experience that caught me…
Summary Rainbow Six Tactics was revealed during gamescom’s Opening Night Live, and it’s coming to XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC. It’s a tactical, turn-based single-player experience that puts players in command of a team of Operators as they plan and execute missions. Creative Director Elie…
Try before you buy with these free game demos! Have you been looking to add a few games to your library, but you’re just not sure which is right for you? Not to worry—with this selection of Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems games with demos, you can try before you buy! For even more…
To help celebrate 25 years of XBOX, the Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection is now available for preorder. Inspired by the original console, this set pairs nostalgic translucent green with design details that honor 25 years of XBOX. Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K – XBOX 25 Anniversary Edition…
Power up your play with two exciting Nintendo Switch 2 bundles, arriving in the coming months and bringing even more fun to players! Gather friends and family together, whether in the same room¹ or miles away², for some high-energy races across a sprawling world, or 12 motion-control³ sports games…
Joe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2026 · 1 min read
On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’re sitting down with the team behind the upcoming Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy to discuss the setting, the story, the combat, and how the team was able to design a game that fits wonderfully into the Plague Tale series but is presented in a whole…
Call of Duty Season has officially kicked off with Call of Duty: NEXT, along with the first of two beta weekends for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, giving us our first hands-on with the newest maps, combat mechanics, and more – chances are by the time you’re reading this I’m playing in the beta…
Mike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor August 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Mike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor August 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Mike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor August 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Summary Blood and Brine, the first expansion for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, is available now for free on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One. Explore the new coastal region of Hardshell Brook, complete 11 quests, battle 10 bosses, and catch 32 unusual aquatic creatures. Unlock new armor inspired…
Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, 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! STAR WARS Zero…
Summary Pilot a bathtub on wheels across brutally steep off-road hills. What began life as a joke became a Foddian rage reality. Out Now on Xbox with XPA. Every game has an origin story. Mine starts, fittingly, with a coffee machine and a terrible idea. Back before Elegant Horse Studios was really…
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy sees this beloved franchise take a huge leap forward. Following the stealth-focused adventures of A Plague Tale: Innocence and A Plague Tale: Requiem, you might have expected the team to plough a similar furrow, but Resonance pushes the series in a new direction:…
Joe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2026 · 1 min read
Ride the rails, brave the wilds, and ignite the spark with Free Play Days! Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition, Icarus: Console Edition, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, August 20 until…
About This Game Take part in the historic beach landings at Gallipoli and fight for survival on unforgiving shores and sun-scorched deserts! After the muddy trenches of Verdun, the snowy plains of Tannenberg, and the imposing Alps of Isonzo, Gallipoli brings you the deepest dive into the Ottoman…
