This Week on Xbox: October 5, 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!
Forza Horizon 4 Now Available with Xbox Game Pass and Globally on Xbox One and Windows 10 – Watch Ken Block Tearing up the Goodwood Estate
The day is finally here – Forza Horizon 4 is now available with Xbox Game Pass and globally on Xbox One and Windows 10. Xbox Game Pass members can start playing Forza Horizon 4 Standard Edition on Xbox One and Windows 10, as part of their monthly membership… Read more
Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Gameplay Video Part 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of outlaw life that seamlessly blends story with action, and exploration with choice – all under the constant threat of danger. Watch the second half of our Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Series – outlining all sorts of nefarious activities… Read more
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Devs Share Their Favorite Skills
I’m obsessed with skill trees. While playing Assassin’s Creed Origins, I agonized over every point I had to spend – do I invest in my bow skills (yes!), extra health (essential!), the one where you freeze in the air if you draw your bow while diving (Bayek 360 no scope, come on!)… Read more
Live the Horizon Life with Waze
Today, we’re happy to announce a partnership with Waze that gives you the opportunity to Live the Horizon Life whether you’re driving downtown to work, cruising the freeway on a road trip, or heading back home to resume your Forza Horizon 4 session…. Read more
No Man’s Sky Vehicle Update Now Live on Xbox One
Hello everyone! Since No Man’s Sky Next launched on Xbox One, the positive response from the community has been overwhelmingly exciting. It has been a real inspiration to the team and fueled us to create a constant stream of hotfixes and new content releases… Read more
Creating the Competitive Line Racer Deadliners, Available Now on Xbox One
In “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,” Robert M. Pirsig writes about quality. I think Deadliners gave me a taste of it. There’s a quality that goes into deep work, and there’s appreciation to be found there. Hidden steps and mysterious secrets…. Read more
Announcing the ID@Xbox Pixel Art Perfection Sale
There is a wistful nostalgia that comes from playing an 8 or 16-bit game that shoots you straight back to childhood. If perhaps that time period was a little before your time, pixel art games can give you a taste of what all those old people keep reverently talking about… Read more
Latest October 2018 Windows Update Gaming Features
This Fall, Windows has another major update to bring even more great features to your Windows 10 PC. Learn more here about the broader set of updates and features that arrived with the October Windows Update. And if you like gaming on your Windows 10 PC… Read more
Overwatch Halloween Terror 2018 Returns October 9 – 31
The fright for the future returns! Overwatch is celebrating the scariest time of the year with their seasonal event: Overwatch Halloween Terror! Expand your collection by unlocking new spooky seasonal items including new skins like Spider Widowmaker… Read more
Celebrate the Release of “Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp” in 4K Ultra HD on Xbox One
To celebrate the release of “Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp,” Marvel and Xbox are excited to announce the Xbox One X Ant-Man and The Wasp Custom Console Sweepstakes. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes Ant-Man and The Wasp… Read more
Inside Xbox One X Enhanced: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Many of gaming’s most compelling stories come from those who’ve helped to create our favorite Xbox One games. In our Inside Xbox One X Enhanced series, these creators will share the behind-the-scenes accounts of the work involved in enhancing these epic games for Xbox One X… Read more
All-Star Fruit Racing: From Humble Beginnings to a Juicy Launch on Xbox One
With this very first title from 3DClouds, our intent was to make a kart racing game for the most powerful consoles in the world and give all the players the chance to play a kart racing game on any kind of current generation console. We wanted to make All-Star Fruit Racing… Read more
Minit Adds New Speedrun Community Challenge on Xbox One
For speed-lovers all over the community, Minit now has a speedrun setting! Jump right in, with an on-screen timer, and go and break some world records! Obviously, the update also adds tweaks, fixes, and even a few new languages! Do you know all the text in Minit by heart… Read more
Save Friends and Take Out Enemies with Battlefield V’s Medic and Recon Classes
Looking forward to joining the front lines when Battlefield V launches? The latest addition to this blockbuster series is adding more depth and flexibility to its four iconic Classes. Recon, Support, Assault, and Medic are back, now with their own weapons and gadgets… Read more