Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Gaming Latest news (10)

Hubert Sledziewski, 25 October 2021, 14:21

Three days before the release of Age of Empires 4, first reviews of the game appeared online. It seems that we are witnessing both a successful return of the iconic series, as well as the debut of one of the best strategy games of the year, available from launch in Xbox Game Pass.

Paul Musiolik, 24 October 2021, 21:35

The team at Digital Foundry is thrilled with the technical aspects of Forza Horizon 5. Playground Games rose to new heights in taking advantage of next-gen consoles.

Adrian Werner, 21 October 2021, 15:48

Work on Age of Empires 4 has been completed. This means that there is no longer any threat to the release scheduled for next week.

Michael Zegar, 20 October 2021, 21:50

Bethesda has presented a video, shedding light on the plot of the upcoming Starfield, as well as some of the factions we will encounter in it. All indications are that the game world will be a truly 'dangerous place'.

Hubert Sledziewski, 20 October 2021, 19:37

On November 18, Microsoft Flight Simulator will receive a free Game of the Year update with new aircraft (including the F/A-18 Super Hornet from Top Gun), airports, and missions. On the same day, the game's first major expansion, Reno Air Races, will launch. It will introduce the STIHL National Championship races and 40 licensed aircraft.

Hubert Sledziewski, 20 October 2021, 15:42

Xbox brand chief Phil Spencer has stated that he admires what Sony is doing in the field of VR technology, but he and his company will not be going in that direction for now. This is because their focus is on creating new software and games, as well as acquiring more studios.

Adrian Werner, 20 October 2021, 12:50

Game Pass is growing all the time, but slower than Microsoft would like it to. The company has admitted that it hasn't been able to meet its target growth rate for subscribers to the service.

Artur Flaga, 19 October 2021, 19:52

In October, the Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get their hands on 11 more titles, including Age of Empires IV and Outriders.

Adrian Werner, 19 October 2021, 12:48

Playground Games announced that Forza Horizon 5 has been completed and will launch, as planned, this November.

GRG, 17 October 2021, 17:21

During the two-hour Minecraft Live 2021 stream, we've seen announcements of The Wild Update, Minecraft PC Bundle on the Xbox Game Pass service, and further development of Minecraft: Dungeons.

Adrian Werner, 13 October 2021, 12:08

Reliable leaks about Avowed, the upcoming game by Obsidian Entertainment, have appeared on the web. We learned a little about the gameplay, visuals and the pace of work on the project.

Jacob Blazewicz, 12 October 2021, 16:45

Forza Horizon 5 was tested by selected journalists. The result: a flood of gameplay demonstrations and enthusiastic impressions.

Hubert Sledziewski, 05 October 2021, 20:07

We've learned the list of games that will hit Xbox Game Pass in the first half of October. Three of them, including the highly anticipated Back 4 Blood, will launch in the service. Destiny 2: Beyond Light will also finally come to PC.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 05 October 2021, 10:39

The creators of Forza Horizon 5 drew inspiration from battle royale games. The map in the new installment of the series will change with each season.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 30 September 2021, 17:58

It seems that Starfield will be able to boast a script of considerable length. The game will contain as many as 150 thousand lines of dialogue.

Milosz Szubert, 30 September 2021, 15:47

The creators revealed the official full system requirements for Forza Horizon 5. The game will debut on PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on November 9 this year.

Adrian Werner, 30 September 2021, 14:05

Take-Two Interactive's CEO has spilled the beans and revealed how many subscribers the Game Pass service currently has. The number is impressive.

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 September 2021, 22:05

Testing of Minecraft version 1.18 continues. Snapshot 21w39a introduced, among other things, new, less flat mountains and a significant change in the interface.

Adrian Piotrowski, 28 September 2021, 20:45

In the October Games with Gold, subscribers can expect, among other things, a game from the Castlevania series and a Resident Evil title.

Michael Zegar, 21 September 2021, 21:46

The creators of Forza Horizon 5 spoke about the game's online features. Players are in for a lot of novelties in the revamped Battle Royale mode.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 20 September 2021, 16:00

Extensive gameplay footage from Age of Empires 4 has appeared online. It provides a better look at the upcoming game by Relic Entertainment.

Adrian Werner, 15 September 2021, 12:05

This weekend we will be able to test Age of Empires 4 for free thanks to the so-called Technical Stress Test.

GRG, 14 September 2021, 20:40

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Game Pass offer for the second half of September. Thirteen new games were added, and the dedicated Windows 10 app received a major update.

Agnes Adamus, 13 September 2021, 18:00

Extensive gameplay from Age of Empires 4's closed beta has leaked onto the Internet. Over the past two weeks, one of the participants of the tests has published a total of over an hour of footage.

GRG, 12 September 2021, 18:42

Check out the first unofficial screenshots from Redfall, which show off some of the game's weapons, environments, and interface design.

GRG, 10 September 2021, 11:47

Check out the new gameplay from Forza Horizon 5, featuring a stormy expedition and racing behind the wheels of Chevrolet Corvette C8 and Toyota Supra GR.

Arkadiusz Strzala, 09 September 2021, 16:38

Older Xbox One controllers will get a software update that will introduce several features previously only available on the company's next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X/S.

Hubert Sledziewski, 08 September 2021, 20:14

Playground Games revealed the list of 426 cars that will be available on launch day in Forza Horizon 5. The developers ensure that the pool of cars will continue to grow - both before and after the title's debut on the market.

Hubert Sledziewski, 08 September 2021, 17:42

News has emerged online that Microsoft is preparing an upgraded version of the Xbox Series S console for 2022. It would offer more power than the standard XSS at a price lower than Xbox Series X.

Iltutmis, 07 September 2021, 19:16

The latest Microsoft Flight Simulator update is now available. It includes 100 hand-crafted locations in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

Adam Krolak, 03 September 2021, 14:48

The long-awaited feature of Android app support may also come to Xbox One consoles. Such information appeared on Microsoft Store, but has not yet been officially confirmed.

Jacob Blazewicz, 01 September 2021, 19:08

Forza Motorsport 7 will soon be gone from stores and Xbox Game Pass. As a consolation, we've learned the list of games that will appear on Microsoft's service in September.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 01 September 2021, 13:11

Years later, we found out how much Microsoft paid for the temporary exclusivity of Rise of the Tomb Raider. All thanks to Fabien Rossini's profile on LinkedIn.

Adrian Werner, 01 September 2021, 11:53

We finally got to know the recommended system requirements for Age of Empires 4, the next installment of the popular historical RTS series.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 01 September 2021, 11:46

PlayStation 5 owners will have to leave empty handed - Starfield will remain a Microsoft exclusive title. Aaron Greenberg confirmed the concerns of players.

Michal Ciezadlik, 30 August 2021, 15:47

Several hours ago, the powerful Hurricane Ida reached the coast of Louisiana. After turning on live weather, Microsoft Flight Simulator players were able to feel the power of the elements firsthand.

Hubert Sledziewski, 27 August 2021, 22:21

Limited Halo edition of the Xbox Series X console fell prey to scalpers. Heavily overpriced offers on pre-purchased hardware appeared on auction websites.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 26 August 2021, 20:56

September brings another four titles for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. This coming month they can look forward to Mulaka and Warhammer: Chaosbane, among other titles.

Jacob Blazewicz, 26 August 2021, 16:40

We have learned the system requirements for Halo Infinite. Fortunately, the PC release won't take up as much space as many modern hits.

Christian Pieniazek, 25 August 2021, 22:02

Microsoft, Relic Entertainment, and World's Edge have shown a new trailer for Age of Empires IV during GamesCom 2021. The video presents the next civilization and the next campaign.

Iltutmis, 25 August 2021, 21:03

New details about Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode were revealed during this year's gamescom. In the first season, we will join Commander Agrin and her Spartans.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 25 August 2021, 12:58

Finally, we lived to see the release of the second part of the acclaimed platform game Psychonauts. The title is available on PC and consoles.

Michael Zegar, 25 August 2021, 11:18

Phil Spencer hopes you were good. Microsoft's show at gamescom revealed that cloud gaming will be coming to 8th and 9th-gen consoles this December. The feature will enable us to play next-gen titles, even on last-gen consoles.

Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 21:50

The Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase will take place today at 10 AM PT. It will showcase games coming to Microsoft's platforms, including the Xbox Game Pass service.

Michael Kulakowski, 24 August 2021, 21:41

The creators of Forza Horizon 5 have shared a new gameplay video, as well as more information about the game. They also announced a limited Forza Horizon 5 controller, which features a unique translucent casing.

, 24 August 2021, 21:06

Microsoft's show at gamescom 2021 introduced a small collaboration between Sea of Thieves and Borderlands. Rare's title will feature skins inspired by the iconic looter-shooter.

Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 20:42

The release of Psychonauts 2 will take place tomorrow. On this occasion, during the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase the devs presented its new trailer, sporting some nice spy movie vibes.

Agnes Adamus, 24 August 2021, 19:54

During the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase, Microsoft Flight Simulator development plans were unveiled. In the coming months, we'll get visual upgrades to Germany, Austria and Switzerland, two German aircraft and an expansion introducing air racing.

Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 19:48

During the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase, we learned that Age of Empires 4 will enable us to use trebuchets during sieges.

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 August 2021, 20:54

After more than 16 years since the release of the first Psychonauts, the sequel to the game is finally heading to PC and consoles. Fortunately, the first reviews clearly prove that it was worth the wait.