METAL SLUG first hit arcades in 1996, and 2026 marks the series’ 30th anniversary. Now, a brand-new collection is heading to XBOX, bringing together 10 titles from across the series’ history, including the legendary location test build that was never officially released. The METAL Slug Ultimate…
Joe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
About This Game Step into the world of BLACKWOOD, a gritty third-person action thriller that blends smooth, responsive combat with cinematic storytelling. By day, you are a seemingly ordinary store owner, managing your small DVD shop in an authentic recreation of New York, 2012. When night falls,…
Summary Available now on XBOX Series X|S and PC. The next chapter in the Japanese psychological horror series and plans for future updates. How we tackle various social issues via the horror game medium. Hello all at XBOX! My name is Sebastiano Serafini, and I’m the CEO and Founder of Serafini…
About This Game Welcome! You’ve just met the developer who was pulled into their own game. Become a guild master, grow your village, hire guild members, and clear dungeons. With glass-hearted guild members who quit the game after dying in a dungeon, what kind of chronicle will you write? Write your…
This event is a qualifier for the Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026 that will take place exclusively for North American players in December. Race anytime from September 19 at 2:00 p.m. PT until September 20 at 6:00 p.m. PT. Eligible participants from North and South America during the Mario Kart World…
Interface Full Audio Subtitles English ✔ ✔ French ✔ ✔ Italian ✔ ✔ German ✔ ✔ Spanish - Spain ✔ ✔ See all 12 supported languages Check out the entire Rogue Duck Interactive collection on Steam This game is not yet available on Steam Planned Release Date: 14 Sep, 2026 This game plans to unlock in…
Get after it with Free Play Days! Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Edition, Surviving Mars: Relaunched and CarX Drift Racing Online are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, September 10 until Sunday, September 13. Dustborn will have a…
Mike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Nintendo of America is excited to announce the Customer Appreciation Sale, one of our largest promotions ever, featuring 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games and bundles, plus savings on select physical games, downloadable content, accessories, amiibo, and apparel. The sale runs from…
Your votes have spoken: Star Wars Zero Company wins Players’ Choice for August. Congrats to Bit Reactor and Electronic Arts! What games have you been playing this month so far? Share predictions on September’s winner in the comments below. Last month was filled with superhero spectacles, bonding…
Today, Gears of War launches our fifth year of the Never Fight Alone campaign, an ongoing commitment to help prevent suicide, in partnership with Crisis Text Line and UK-based illustrator Luke Preece. Rooted in our franchise’s purpose of creating meaningful bonds and a place of belonging, The…
Hi everyone. I’m Sergey, Lead Gameplay Designer on Control Resonant. We’re getting very close to our September 24 launch, and the team here in Espoo (and Stockholm) is incredibly excited to finally share what we’ve been building. With Control Resonant, we’re introducing a new combat system built…
Hello, PlayStation players! Today we revealed that Muramasa: Revenant Blades, the stunning Japanese-inspired action-RPG from Vanillaware and Marvelous, will launch on February 4, 2027. Along with the release date, we also shared a new gameplay video that offers a closer look at the game’s exciting…
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In August, Black Myth Wukong, NBA 2K27 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 topped the charts in Asia, while EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls led the PS5 charts in the US.. Check out…
Tokyo Game Show promotion comes to PlayStation Store on 9 September*! Enjoy up to 75% off on a huge range of incredible games until 23 September. Highlighted titles include Stellar Blade™ Complete Edition, Forza Horizon 5 and Monster Hunter Wilds. Head to PlayStation Store to enjoy savings now!…
Hideo Kojima has spent his career challenging conventions and expanding what games can be. Today, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS announced the next chapter of its partnership with XBOX. “Creators have choices about where and how they bring their ideas to life. We’re honored that Kojima-san has chosen XBOX to…
As XBOX marks 25 years of play, we’re pleased to commemorate over 20 years of XBOX in Japan. To celebrate the players, developers, and creators who have been part of the journey, XBOX will be at Tokyo Game Show with a special broadcast, a show floor presence that includes Minecraft Dungeons II, and…
On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’re still in Cologne, Germany, and this time, we’re sitting down with Playground Games to discuss one of our most anticipated games: Fable. We’re getting more details on the gameplay the team shared at Gamescom while diving into the combat, story, and…
Gears of War has always been famous, sometimes infamous, for its Achievements and Gears of War: E-Day is no exception. As we countdown the days until Emergence Begins on October 6th, we wanted to offer Gears fans a sneak peek at the feats they’ll need to accomplish to unlock Achievements in Gears…
Mike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Joe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Starting today, XBOX Insiders can begin trying out a new set of console features designed to give players more choice, more control, and easier ways to stay connected to the games and communities they love. Whether personalizing how a console starts up, customizing how you show up, finding games…
A free update is available now for the Mario Kart™ World game! Ver. 1.8.0 lets players select courses inspired by the original Super Mario Kart game in certain modes, as well as adds two new Knockout Tour routes. Check out the video to get a glimpse at what’s in the update, and read on for more…