This Week on Xbox: September 25, 2020
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!
Welcoming the Talented Teams and Beloved Game Franchises of Bethesda to Xbox
Today is a special day, as we welcome some of the most accomplished studios in the games industry to Xbox. We are thrilled to announce Microsoft has entered into an agreement to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks… Read more
Who Are Xbox Ambassadors?
Xbox Ambassadors are more than a community. We are a worldwide network of gamers who celebrate the uniqueness of everyone, promote a safe gaming environment, and above all else, make… Read more
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S: Designing the Next Generation of Consoles
Back in March, we brought you a closer look at the technology powering Xbox Series X, breaking down everything from the technical specs to what next-gen technologies like Xbox Velocity Architecture… Read more
Work Together to Unlock New Collectibles During TESO’s Lost Treasures of Skyrim Event
Uncover Tamriel’s hidden history during the Lost Treasures of Skyrim event from now until October 5 and you can help unlock amazing new collectibles, including cosmetics, a new pet, a massive… Read more
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw Available Now on Xbox One
Hi Everyone! Travis Baldree here, Co-Founder of Double Damage Games and after much appreciated patience from everyone, we’re pleased to announce we’ve finally launched Rebel Galaxy Outlaw… Read more
Superstar Inspired Innovation Headlines NHL 21
The gameplay trailer for EA Sports NHL 21 has just dropped and fans are reacting to some eye-catching and jaw-dropping new ways to score in this year’s game. Hockey’s most creative and inventive… Read more
Destiny 2: Forsaken and Shadowkeep Available Today with Xbox Game Pass
The world of Destiny 2 continues to evolve. With that evolution comes new stories, characters, and adventures. Ahead of the launch of Destiny 2: Beyond Light on November 10, we’re excited to invite… Read more
Feather Brings Social Birds to Xbox One on September 30
We’re excited to finally share our relaxing and serene world on Xbox One on September 30. Feather is a serene game about exploration and immersion in a beautiful landscape. Become a bird, fly… Read more
Grounded – A Closer Look at Life in the Backyard
In Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded, players wake up in a suburban backyard after being mysteriously shrunken to the size of an ant and must survive this dangerous landscape. But while you’re… Read more
Light It Up Like Dynamite: BTS Coming to Party Royale on September 25
Xbox partygoers! This week, Party Royale hosts another event to bring people with similar interests around the world together. Whether you’re a Party Royale regular or new to Fortnite entirely, you’re… Read more
The New Microsoft Store on Xbox is Now Available to All
Hello, Xbox Fans! Last month we shared with you that the new Microsoft Store on Xbox was rebuilt from the ground up to be faster, safer, and easier to use than ever before. After great feedback… Read more
“20 Double Fine Years” Now Available for Pre-Order
Today, Xbox and Double Fine Productions are thrilled to partner with Indie By Design (creator and publisher of quality books that celebrate and document video games and their creators… Read more
Prepare to Raze Hell: Doom Eternal is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on October 1
Doom Eternal has been called one of the best first-person shooters ever. If you haven’t already experienced its unique brand of fast-paced, push-forward, first-person combat, now’s the time to blast… Read more
A Primer on the Simple and Custom Storage Options Available for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at Launch
For Xbox players, backwards compatibility and Xbox Game Pass have made it possible for us all to have libraries of games at our fingertips at the beginning of the new console generation. One of the… Read more
Free Play Days – Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, and Bomber Crew
Save a major metropolis, band together with friends for epic battles, and take to the skies on high-risk missions with this weekend’s Free Play Days starting today. Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, and Bomber Crew… Read more
Explore a Stranger, Richer, and More Diverse Universe Today in No Man’s Sky: Origins
Hello! Today we are delighted to be launching a major update for No Man’s Sky. We’ve called it “Origins,” because it is breathing new life into the game’s universe. Two years ago, Xbox One fans the… Read more
Xbox Family Settings App Available Now on iOS and Android to Help Manage Children’s Gaming
At Xbox, we believe that gaming is a source of joy, inspiration, and social connection with friends and family – and this is true now more than ever before. With COVID-19 continuing to have impact our daily… Read more
Start Your Engines for Llama-Rama: A Fortnite-Rocket League Crossover Event
Fortnite and Rocket League fans! As you may have heard, Rocket League’s going free-to-play! To mark the occasion, Fortnite’s celebrating Llama-Rama, a crossover event starting September 26 where… Read more
Konnichiwa Japan: Xbox at Tokyo Game Show 2020
Today, our team at Xbox celebrated Japanese gaming culture in a showcase stream for Tokyo Game Show Online 2020 – a virtual celebration of the latest in video games, technology and… Read more
Get Off to a Good Start in Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Complete
Hello, everyone! Adam Fitch, Localization Manager here at Natsume Inc. to give you some tips so you can better enjoy the world of Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Complete! Since… Read more
Halo 3: ODST Now Available for PC with The Master Chief Collection
Up until now you’ve been an unstoppable Spartan, but can you survive the Covenant invasion using stealth, precision, and wits? It’s time to find out as Halo 3: ODST officially joins Halo: The Master Chief Collection… Read more
World of Tanks Launches Its Hot Wheels Season
It’s time for World of Tanks to shift gears! We’re incredibly excited to announce our latest season of fast-paced, boundless online tank warfare and challenges: the World of Tanks: Hot Wheels season… Read more
New Xbox App (Beta) on Mobile Keeps You Connected to Your Games, Friends, and Fun
Last month Chris Novak, Head of Xbox Research and Design, shared our vision of a unified Xbox experience across devices that puts gamers at the center, enabling them to stay connected to their games… Read more
Markarth, In-game Events, and More Close Out a Year of Adventure in Elder Scrolls Online
Check out the big news from The Elder Scrolls Online’s recent Dark Heart of Skyrim Year-End Preview and prepare for all-new adventures, events, and prizes! During the recent digital event, we were… Read more
Next Week on Xbox: September 29 to October 2
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to… Read more