This Week on Xbox: September 28, 2018
We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!
Sea of Thieves Forsaken Shores Free Update Available Now
At gamescom 2018, we gave a first glimpse at Forsaken Shores, our latest free content update coming to Sea of Thieves. As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver new Sea of Thieves content throughout the year and beyond, Forsaken Shores offers our biggest update yet at no charge for those who own the game… Read more
Announcing X018, A Global Celebration of All Things Xbox
On today’s Inside Xbox episode, Phil Spencer announced X018, a global celebration of all things Xbox filled with news, first looks, and surprises. Hosted on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the fourth-annual Xbox FanFest: Mexico City, more than 10,000 fans will join us on site – but you don’t have to travel to Mexico to be part of X018… Read more
Play Forza Horizon 4 Four Days Early with the Ultimate Edition Release Today
Early Access for Forza Horizon 4 is here! If you ordered the Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition, then you can start exploring beautiful, historic Britain today. Early access is available on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC versions and gives you full access to the game, as well as other goodies that can only be found in the Ultimate Edition of Forza Horizon 4… Read more
Get Started in FUT Today – FIFA 19 Now Available on Xbox One
FIFA 19 delivers a champion-caliber experience on and off the pitch on Xbox One. Led by the prestigious UEFA Champions League, FIFA 19 offers enhanced gameplay features that allow you to control the pitch in every moment, and provides new and unrivaled ways to play, including a dramatic finale to the story of Alex Hunter… Read more
Hit ‘em Hard and Fast with the Assault and Support Classes of Battlefield V
If you’ve ever geared up and hit the front lines in a previous Battlefield game, you’re probably familiar with the four iconic Classes available in the series. Recon, Support, Assault, and Medic are back in Battlefield V, each with their own weapons and gadgets plus a new set of traits to add even more depth… Read more
Pre-order Farming Simulator 19 Today, Coming to Xbox One November 20
Hi everyone! I’m here to today to give you more information about the return of Farming Simulator for Xbox One. Farming Simulator 19 invites you to become a modern farmer and develop your very own farm on two huge American and European environments. Both are filled with exciting new farming activities… Read more
Darkness Rises in Fortnite Season 6 on Xbox One
Fortnite Season 6 is here and it’s full of frights and delights. Dive in to Fortnite Battle Royale, the completely free 100-player PvP mode in Fortnite. One giant map. A battle bus. Fortnite building skills and destructible environments combined with intense PvP combat. The last one standing wins… Read more
Introducing the Xbox One S Fortnite Bundle
If you’re looking to squad up with your friends in Fortnite, listen up! This Xbox One S Fortnite bundle comes packed with in-game content you can find first on Xbox One. Even more: enjoy a fun and inclusive experience by engaging in cross-network play with your friends on PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android… Read more
Our Future Begins… Together in the Fallout 76 B.E.T.A on Xbox One
Fallout 76 officially releases November 14 on Xbox One, but your first chance to experience the game can begin much earlier than that. We’re excited to announce that our B.E.T.A. (Break-It Early Test Application) will arrive first on Xbox One on Tuesday, October 23. During the B.E.T.A. one of our primary goals… Read more
Gears Pro Circuit Season 2 Heads West to San Diego
Gears Pro Circuit Season 2 makes its first appearance on the West Coast this week with the Gears Pro Circuit San Diego Open, taking place from September 28th-30th at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center. The top Gears teams from around the world will all be in attendance as they battle it out… Read more
Inside Xbox September Episode News Recap
Today, at a special episode of Inside Xbox broadcast directly from Great Britain at the Goodwood House, we gave fans a closer look at the highly anticipated Xbox One racing game Forza Horizon 4, talked to the creative talent behind Fortnite Battle Royale, revealed new titles coming soon to Xbox Game Pass… Read more
Celebrate MINECON Earth at a Microsoft Store Party!
MINECON Earth, Minecraft’s worldwide celebration livestream of all things Minecraft is just around the corner! It’s happening this Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PDT and we’re inviting the Minecraft community to join us at Microsoft Stores across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada… Read more
New Games with Gold for October 2018
Welcome to a new Games with Gold reveal for Xbox One and Xbox 360! In October on Xbox One, battle it out in the kitchen in Overcooked!, then defeat the forces of evil in Victor Vran. On Xbox 360 and Xbox One via Backward Compatibility, create movie magic in Stuntman: Ignition, and take out your targets… Read more
Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition Available Now on Xbox One
Hey gang, Team Cherry here! We’re a small development team based in Adelaide, Australia, and we’re hugely excited to announce that our game Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition has arrived on Xbox One! To celebrate, we’re offering an early-bird 20% discount from now until October 2. Now is the perfect time to jump… Read more
Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 4, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Metro 2033 Redux, and More in October
Stock up on supplies and get comfortable on that couch as October’s Xbox Game Pass update is going to keep you and your thumbs busy! Starting October 1, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Metro 2033 Redux, Westerado: Double Barreled, Lego Indiana Jones, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, and Split/Second join the growing Xbox Game Pass catalog… Read more
Warface Early Access Available Now on Xbox One
Soldiers! Be the first to join the ranks of Warface and dive into a range of PvP modes and PvE missions including Xbox One-exclusive content. To participate in the Early Access you need to purchase one of the packs. Five types of Early Access packs are offered. Four of them are centered around the needs of separate game classes… Read more
Mouse and Keyboard Support for Xbox One Developers
At Xbox, we’re committed to bringing gamers more choice in what they play, who they play with and how they play. We’re also equally committed to providing developers with the best platform to create and deliver the best gaming experience on Xbox. Today we’re announcing a new way to play games on Xbox… Read more
Xbox Invitational: Lil Yachty and Marcus Jordan Throw Down in NBA 2K19 Charity Match
As part of the Xbox Invitational – where two guests go head to head on a game to win Xbox consoles for their charity of choice – artist Lil Yachty and Michael Jordan’s son Marcus Jordan battled it out in an epic NBA 2K19 showdown with 30 Xbox One X consoles on the line. With Marcus Jordan playing as the Chicago Bulls and Yachty playing as the Los Angeles Lakers… Read more