This Week on Xbox: April 9, 2021

This Week on Xbox: April 9, 2021

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. Come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!


Xbox Game Pass - Coming Soon - April 2021

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Grand Theft Auto V, Xbox Touch Controls, and More
It’s time to assemble your gaming team, be they friends you take down zombies with, family you play with, or just a squad you compare stats with — we have a fresh batch of games for you. Grab your keyboard, your controller, or your mobile device and your hands… Read more

Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: Zombie Army 4: Dead War
One of the biggest benefits of all that power in the hardware is giving developers the ability to make games that are Xbox Series X|S Optimized. This means that they’ve taken full advantage of the unique capabilities of Xbox Series X|S, both for new titles built… Read more

Unto The End

Unto The End: A Souls-like Where Fighting Isn’t Your Only Option
In Unto The End you’re the intruder, not a hero trying to save the day. You can’t level up, switch classes, or find a magic sword. Survival is all about you. How you make it home, the opportunities you create, and the kind of challenges you face, all depends on your… Read more

What The Dub?! is Bringing Bad Movie Night to an Xbox Near You
We’ve all been there. It’s the end of a long day, you’re looking to kick back, unwind and watch a movie. You start endlessly scrolling through the thousands upon thousands of available titles. Do you dive into “The Godfather,” “Citizen Kane,” or any of the other hundreds… Read more

Cozy Grove

Cozy Grove is Available Now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Hey everyone! I’m excited to let you know that our latest title, Cozy Grove, is available today for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One! Get ready to take a trip to an abandoned island where you’ll help the local spirits find peace and bring color back to the island. Think… Read more

Talking Samurai Warriors 5 with Producer Hisashi Koinuma
18 years ago, video game producer Hisashi Koinuma began work on the first game in the Samurai Warriors series. Little did he know at the time that his game would become one of the cornerstones of the Koei Tecmo catalog, and in 2021, he’d not only still be working on… Read more

Borderlands 3 - Director's Cut

Borderlands 3 Director’s Cut Add-on Available Today
Buckle up, Vault Hunters, because it’s time for some brand new Borderlands 3 mayhem! Starting today, the Director’s Cut add-on is available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Director’s Cut is part of Season Pass 2 and Borderlands 3 Ultimate EditionRead more

Get Enlisted and Dive Into the Real World War II
We at Darkflow Software are thrilled to announce that Enlisted has completed closed beta testing via Xbox Game Preview program and is now available for everyone to play for free! Grab your rifles and machine guns, jump into your tanks and planes, put your helmets… Read more

Rocket League - Season 3

Season 3 Races into Rocket League
Start your engines because Season 3 is speeding into Rocket League! This new season is bringing high-octane content, like an all-new Rocket Pass, new Arena variant, and the arrival of two titans of the track, NASCAR and Formula 1… Read more

Become a Bounty Hunter in a Hip Hop Infused Wild West with Luckslinger
Luckslinger is a challenging action platformer with a luck mechanic and a hip hop soundtrack. The gameplay is challenging, making you savor every health point you have. It’s all about keeping your head cool in hot situations. And looking stylish while doing so… Read more

Xbox Sessions: Stars of “Workaholics” Reunite to Play Outriders on Xbox Series X
Workaholics” TV friendship ‘framily,’ Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, and Anders Holm will reunite to play Outriders, the brand-new 1-3 player co-op RPG shooter from Square Enix and People Can Fly, on the next episode of Xbox Sessions airing Wednesday, April 7… Read more

Lighthearted Space Survival Game Breathedge is Available Now
We’re delighted to announce that Breathedge, the first fruit of collaboration between HypeTrain Digital and RedRuins Softworks teams, is available now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Inspired by Retrofuturism, Soviet aesthetics, and dark comedy movies… Read more

Overwatch

The Overwatch Archives Event Returns with New Rewards and Challenges
Experience the past while fighting for the future during the annual Overwatch Archives event on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Take on story-driven co-op missions from pivotal moments in the past, test your mettle against new deadly new Challenge Mission… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: April 13 to 16
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox titles! Get more details on the games below and click their… Read more