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The must-play Xbox games releasing in 2022 and beyond

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The best of Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S releases dropping in 2022.

Ever since the Xbox Series X|S launched in 2020, Microsoft has provided audiences with a healthy supply of stellar titles that have enriched the video game industry to new heights. These video games have ranged from AAA blockbuster epics that push the hardware capabilities of the Series X to its limits or humble indie titles that evoke nostalgic memories with pixel-art inspired visuals and thought-provoking stories.

As 2022 rolls on, the Xbox platform continues to expand its library with more exciting games. With so many titles in the works, it can be tricky to keep track of them. And that's without mentioning the plethora of rumors surrounding unannounced games for Xbox consoles.

As such, we at Windows Central will help you out by highlighting the latest upcoming AAA and indie games confirmed to release for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. With this list, you can stay up to date on what's to come and not miss out on potentially playing the best Xbox games these platforms have to offer.

Best upcoming Xbox games 2022:

New releases

Trek to Yomi (May 5, 2022)

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Trek to Yomi is an upcoming samurai action game, inspired by classic samurai movies from the likes of Akira Kurosawa. A young swordsman named Hiroki swears to avenge his dying master, on a mission that blurs the lines between the living and the dead. Trek to Yomi sports a unique monochromatic aesthetic, with brutal side-scrolling combat that looks every bit as stylish as it does satisfying.

Release dates confirmed

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (May 10, 2022)

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an upcoming action-RPG that serves as a prequel to the upcoming JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. You play as a group of adventurers that arrived at the mining town of New Neveah to explore recently uncovered ruins for treasure. Your journey will involve hacking and slashing through the monsters infesting the ruins, strengthening the bond of your party, and uncovering dark secrets that could put in the world in grave danger.

Evil Dead: The Game (May 12, 2022)

Evil Dead The Game Evil Ash

Evil Dead: The Game is a multiplayer horror game based on the Evil Dead franchise. Step into the demon-kicking shoes of Ashley Williams and lead a group of survivors to stop the evil Deadites from destroying the world by blasting them with "Boomstick" shotguns and slicing them up with chain saws. Or you can play as the forces of evil like the Deadites and the Kandarian Demon and hunt down Ashley Williams and his friends, controlling the environment to trap them, or turn Ash's friends against each other by possessing their bodies.

Moo Lander (May 27, 2022)

Moo Lander

Moo Lander is a Metroidvania-style platformer developed and published by The Sixth Hammer. In this game, you have been given the daunting task of piloting your civilization's last functioning spaceship to gather the galaxy's greatest energy source — milk. To accomplish your mission, you must travel to distant worlds and use your ship's advanced weaponry to hunt down and tame the Mighty Cows. These are a breed of super-intelligent and super-strong alien cows that will destroy anything that invades their territory.

The Quarry (June 10, 2022)

The Quarry

The Quarry is an upcoming, cinematic horror game developed by Supermassive Games, the dev team responsible for Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology. You play as nine teenage camp counselors enjoying their last day of summer camp before they go back to their regular lives. However, their vacation takes a horrifying turn for the worst when they start being hunted by crazed, bloodthirsty locals and supernatural forces beyond their wildest nightmares.

Shadowrun Trilogy (June 21, 2022)

Shadowrun Trilogy

The Shadowrun Trilogy is a collection of tactical RPGs based on the cult-classic tabletop role-playing game Shadowrun. These games are set in a cyberpunk world where the wonderous powers of magic and unchecked advancement of technology and corporations collide. If you hope to survive in this magically empowered dystopian future, you will need to use your smarts and enlist the aid of Shadowrunners to help you overcome enemies in intense turn-based battles where one wrong move could be your last.

This collection features Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Dragonfall — Director's Cut, and Shadowrun Hong Kong — Extended Edition, now reimagined for modern home consoles.

Sonic Origins (June 23, 2022)

Sonic Origins Keyart

Relive the beginnings of Sega's super-speedy mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog, with Sonic Origins. This collection features remasters of Sonic's iconic 16-bit titles including Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. In addition, there will be new features added like the ability to play as Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles in all four titles, Classic and Anniversary modes, animated cutscenes, and more.

Capcom Fighting Collection (June 24, 2022)

Capcom Fighting Collection

Celebrate Capcom's fighting game legacy with the Capcom Fighting Collection. This collection contains ten classic Capcom fighting games such as Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix, Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness, the entire Darkstalkers series, and the once-arcade exclusive, Red Earth. All these games can be played be solo or against other players in casual or ranked online matches, supported by rollback netcode to ensure stability during online gameplay.

Outriders Worldslayer (June 30, 2022)

Outriders Worldslayer

Outriders Worldslayer is an upcoming expansion to Outriders, a third-person looter shooter developed by People Can Fly and published by Square Enix. This title plans to build upon the foundation of the base game with a new standalone campaign, new progression, upgrade and endgame systems, new weapons and gear to obtain, and much more.

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series (July 8, 2022)

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

The Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is an upcoming remastered collection of the Klonoa series. These games are cute and charming side-scrolling platformers where you play as the titular Klonoa, a young cat-like boy on a quest to the save world from evil.

This collection contains "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile" and "Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil," both of which have received visual upgrades and new difficulty options for modern audiences to experience Klonoa's colorful world how they see fit. This title will be releasing on the Nintendo Switch on July 8, 2022, but it will also be arriving on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam at a later date.

Saints Row (Aug. 23, 2022)

Saints Row Heist

Saints Row is an upcoming open-world, action-adventure game that is set to reboot Deep Silver Volition's over-the-top, Saints Row franchise. You play as the boss of a criminal gang called "The Saints," and your goal is to eliminate all rival gangs and take over the city of Santo Ileso so you can forge your criminal empire.

Soul Hackers 2 (Aug. 26, 2022)

Soul Hackers 2

Soul Hackers 2 is an upcoming JRPG created and brought to you by Atlus, the team behind the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona franchises. This game is about the "Devil Summoners", a group of young people who have the ability to summon demons and use their powers. It is your job to lead these Devil Summoners on a mission to stop the mysterious "Phantom Society" from calling the "Great One" and bring about the end of the world.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (Summer 2022)

Tmnt Shredders Revenge

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is an upcoming beat 'em up developed by Tribute Games Inc. and published by Dotemu. This game is based on the 1980s era of TMNT and follows the Ninja Turtles as they fight to save New York City from the evil Shredder. You can fight against Shredder's Foot Clan ninjas solo or with your friends in 4-player co-op.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (Sept. 13, 2022)

Warhammer 40k Darktide Trailer Image

From the developers of Vermintide, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is an upcoming 4-player co-op shooter that shares familiarity with the likes of Left4Dead. Set in the harrowing universe of Warhammer 40K, players battle a heretical cult known as the Admonition, hellbent on taking over the planet Atoma Prime. Battle all sorts of Chaos monstrosities in this class-based evolving shooter, which also arrives first on Xbox Series X/S consoles as a timed exclusive.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle R (Fall 2022)

Jojo All Star Battle R

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle R is a fighting game based on the popular JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga and anime series. This game will allow JoJo fans to duke it out with their favorite characters such as Jonathan Joestar, DIO, Joseph Joestar, Jotaro Kujo, Josuke Higashikata, Giorno Giovanna, Jolyne Kujo, and many more in online matches and offline game modes.

This game is also an updated remaster of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle, a PlayStation 3-exclusive fighting game released back in 2013. This version of All Star Battle will include an improved 60 FPS frame rate, adjustments to the combat system like hit-stops and jump dashes, and 50 playable characters from every story arc of the original manga.

Scorn (Fall 2022)

Scorn

Scorn is an upcoming horror title that leans heavily into H.R. Giger's art styles to create its grotesque world. Not a huge amount is known about the game besides the fact that it is firmly survival horror, set in a first-person, and is exclusive to Xbox Series X and PC.

Hogwarts Legacy (Winter 2022)

Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is an upcoming action-RPG based on the Harry Potter franchise. In this game, you create your own wizard or witch attending the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry during the 1800s. You will embark on a journey of self-discovery where you will learn how to wield magic, form friendships with your fellow classmates, and fight villains seeking to exploit magic for their own gain.

Hello Neighbor 2 (Dec. 2, 2022)

Hello Neighbour 2

Hello Neighbor 2 is a sequel to the popular indie stealth horror game Hello Neighbor. You play as a journalist who has moved to the small town of Raven Brooks to uncover an unsolved mystery surrounding a suspicious, mustachioed gentleman known as the "Neighbor." However, he isn't the only shady character in this town as the rest of its citizens are all acting strange and keeping secrets they don't anybody, especially you, to find out ...

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl (Dec. 8, 2022)

STALKER 2

Microsoft also unveiled STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl at their July showcase as a timed exclusive for Xbox Series X and PC. STALKER is an open-world shooter with survival elements, tasking players to navigate a radiated Chernobyl filled with physics anomalies and other threats lurking in the dark.

At the start of 2022, it was revealed STALKER 2 is sadly being delayed until the end of the year.

A Plague Tale: Requiem (2022)

Plague Tale Requiem Official Screenshot

A Plague Tale: Requiem is the next installment in the Plague Tale franchise, and it's launching directly onto Xbox Game Pass in 2022. A Plague Tale: Requiem is a next-gen-only affair, following Amicia and Hugo on an all-new quest in a plagued, infested world.

Atomic Heart (2022)

Atomic Heart

Atomic Heart is an upcoming first-person shooter set in an alternate universe where the USSR became the leading global superpower after it developed a powerful resource known as "Polymer." However, not all is well in Russia as a disastrous incident has occurred at the facility where Polymer was invented, and you, as the KGP agent Sergey Nechaev, have been dispatched to investigate it. What follows will be a terrifying adventure filled with killer robots, bloodthirsty mutants, and all sorts of science experiments gone horribly wrong.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (2022)

Flintlock The Siege Of Dawn

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is an upcoming, open-world, action RPG published by Kepler Interactive and developed by A44 Games. It takes place in a world where the old gods have unleashed an army of the undead to destroy humanity. You play as Nor Venek, a gunslinging warrior who, along with her magical animal companion Enki, embark on a quest of vengeance to destroy the old gods.

Gundam Revolution (2022)

Gundam Evolution

Gundam Evolution is a team-based, free-to-play first-person shooter based on the Gundam franchise. This game pits players against one another in 6v6 matches where they pilot various Mobile Suits with unique abilities and weapons to complete objectives and destroy the enemy team.

One Piece Odyssey (2022)

One Piece Odyssey

One Piece Odyssey is an upcoming RPG based on one of the most popular Shonen Jump manga and anime franchises ever made, One Piece. The story will follow the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as they get stranded on a mysterious island filled with fascinating creatures, quirky characters, and dangerous villains.

Not much is currently known about the gameplay except that you will get to control as various members of the crew. This includes their happy-go-lucky captain Monkey D. Luffy, the master swordsman Roronoa Zora, the weather-controlling navigator Nami, the cowardly but crafty marksman Usopp, and more.

SD Gundam Battle Alliance (2022)

Sd Gundam Battle Alliance

SD Gundam Battle Alliance is an upcoming action RPG based on the giant robot anime franchise Gundam. This game will have the player pilot Super Deformed (SD) versions of the iconic Gundam mechs to stop a mysterious phenomenon called "Breaks" from destroying the world. Take control of Gundams from the original "Mobile Suit Gundam" series to the modern "Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans" series in an action-packed single campaign that can be played solo or alongside your friends in 3-player co-op.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection (2022)

Tmnt Cowabunga Collection

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a compilation of retro TMNT games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras of gaming. This collection features 13 classic TMNT games including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Hyperstone Heist, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time, one of the most beloved arcade beat 'em ups of all time.

The DioField Chronicle (2022)

The DioField Chronicle

The DioField Chronicle is an upcoming strategy RPG from Square Enix. The story is set in the realm of Rowetale, which is currently the midst of a war between the Empire and the Alliance. Take control of the Blue Fox Mercenaries and use their special skills and magic to fight back the Empire in battles that mixes turn-based strategy with real-time combat.

War Hospital (2022)

War Hospital Game

War Hospital is an evocative strategy game that puts you in command of a hospital in World War 1. You'll be tasked with healing the wounded in dire conditions, in a game that seems to draw inspiration from the likes of Frostpunk.

Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef (2022)

Warhammer 40000 Orks Shootas Blood Teef

From the team that brought you Guns, Gore, & Cannoli comes Rogueside's next bloodstained, side-scrolling shooter, Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef. Take control of a gun-crazed Ork from the Warhammer 40K universe and embark on a violent campaign across the planet of Luteus Alpha. Chop and shoot everything in your way including humans, Genestealer Cultists, and even other Orks in order to rescue your precious squig from Warboss Gutrekka.

Dead Space remake (2023)

Dead Space Remake Early Screenshot

EA's classic survival-horror game set in the dark corners of the universe, Dead Space, will be getting a remake sometime in 2023. In the original Dead Space, you play as Isaac Clarke, an engineer who has been dispatched alongside a crew to repair a spaceship called the USG Ishimura. The mission goes awry immediately as Isaac's crew discovers that the Ishimura has become infested with horrific alien lifeforms that can be destroyed by dismembering them into pieces.

The Dead Space Remake promises to take the original game's beloved gameplay, chilling atmosphere, and horrifying visuals and rebuild them using the power of next-gen hardware to terrify new audiences and old fans alike.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (2023)

Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is upcoming JRPG developed by Rabbit and Bear Studios and published by 505 Games. The game takes place on Allraan, a continent that is currently being torn apart by the tyrannical Galdean Empire, which is searching for ancient artifacts to increase their military might and conquer the land.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes' story will chronicle the journey of a young imperial officer named Seign Kesling, and Nowa, a young warrior from a remote village on the outskirts of Allraan. As the fires of war rage, these two friends will be forced into a bitter conflict where their beliefs and ideologies will be put to the ultimate test.

Exoprimal (2023)

Exoprimal

Exoprimal is a brand-new, online-only cooperative third-person shooter created by Capcom. The year is 2043, and humanity is under attack by hordes of dinosaurs emerging from portals all over the globe. To combat this threat, the Aibius Corporation has developed powerful exosuits armed with an array of weapons to stand up to the prehistoric menace.

Players will pilot these exosuits and form teams of five to take on waves of dinosaurs in arcade-style game modes that feature PvE and PvP missions to complete.

Redfall (2023)

Redfall

From Arkane we have Redfall, an upcoming co-operative shooter/immersive sim, where you go toe to toe with vampiric forces of darkness. Not a huge amount is known about Redfall, besides the fact it's Xbox and Windows exclusive. It's expected to launch sometime in 2023.

Starfield (2023)

Starfield Concept Art Robot Sunset

Microsoft grabbed Starfield with its ground-shaking purchase of Bethesda in 2020. Starfield is a singleplayer sci-fi RPG set in space, although almost nothing is known about the game so far. We know that Starfield will launch in 2023.

The Wolf Among Us 2 (2023)

The Wolf Among Us

The Wolf Among Us 2, the long-awaited sequel to Telltale's narrative-focused adventure game, The Wolf Among Us, has finally been unveiled with a tentative release date for 2023. This series tells the story of Bigby Wolf, the former sheriff of "Fabletown"— a secret community within the streets of New York City that houses characters from fairy tales and folklore. The first game had Bigby track down an enigmatic serial killer murdering the citizens of "Fabletown," and it looks like Bigby will once again be pulled into another murder mystery in the sequel, whilst also trying to keep a leash on his own inner wolf.

Release dates to be confirmed

Avowed

Avowed

Avowed was revealed at Microsoft's July Xbox showcase and is a next-gen, Xbox Series X, RPG experience from Obsidian, set in the Pillars of Eternity universe. Not a huge amount is known about the game, save for the fact it will have first-person gameplay Elder Scrolls-style and has a slick cinematic trailer to keep us appetized.

Contraband

Contraband

Contraband is an upcoming Xbox exclusive developed in partnership with Avalanche, known for Mad Max and Just Cause. Contraband has been described to us as a multiplayer smuggler sandbox, where players come together to plan heists and execute them, in a vehicular-combat extravaganza. There's no known planned launch window for Contraband as of yet.

Deathloop

Deathloop

Deathloop was commissioned as a PlayStation-timed exclusive, but with the exclusivity period set to end in 2022, you can expect to see it on Xbox sooner rather than later. Deathloop is a puzzle FPS, where players examine time loops to make a series of assassinations in a set time limit.

Diablo 4

Diablo 4 Rogue Campfire Closeup

Diablo 4 was revealed at BlizzCon 2019, and what a reveal it was.

Ditching the previous game's cartoony, colorful aesthetic, Diablo 4 goes all-in on a haunting, gothic realism and brutal violence. Blizzard notes that Diablo II has been the template for the franchise's fourth installment, both in tone and in the game's more methodical pacing.

There's no known launch window as of yet. We'll probably be waiting a long time for this one.

Elder Scrolls VI

Elder Scrolls 6 image

Like Starfield, Elder Scrolls VI is now part of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios, alongside Bethesda's acquisition. And just like Starfield, almost nothing is known about the game. It will be singleplayer and a traditional Elder Scrolls-style open RPG, but we may be waiting a long while to see this game materialize.

Everwild

Everwild Reveal

The next title from Rare was revealed in late 2019, showing us another gorgeous and colorful world from the British studio. Very little is known about Everwild, but the trailer seems to indicate that it's some form of multiplayer experience, complete with stealth mechanics and uniquely gorgeous creatures.

Fable

Fable 2020 Fairy

Microsoft finally revealed Fable after years of rumors and speculation. Fable is being built for Xbox Series X and PC and will showcase the talents of Playground Games, which has grown into a huge studio over the past few years.

Forza Motorsport 8

Forza Motorsport

Microsoft and Turn 10 are rebuilding the Forza engine from the ground up, aiming to launch as an Xbox Series X exclusive in the future. Forza Motorsport 8 may be something of a reboot of sorts, dropping the numbered entries. Not a huge amount is known about the game, but we may be waiting awhile before we get our steering wheels on this one.

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Ghostwire Tokyo Image

Ghostwire: Tokyo is from the legendary mind of Shinji Mikami, famed for work on The Evil Within and Resident Evil. Not a huge amount is known about Ghostwire, but this is another PlayStation-timed exclusive ... at least for now. With Microsoft now owning Tango Gameworks, much like Deathloop, you can expect to see this game on Xbox in 2023 most likely.

Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones Game Teaser

Randomly and out of the blue, Microsoft and ZeniMax's Machine Games revealed that the studio known for Wolfenstein's popular reboot is building an Indiana Jones game, in partnership with Disney's revived Lucasfilms' Games division. There are practically no details about this whatsoever, but we're already hyped. I wouldn't expect to see this game any time soon, though.

Mandragora

Mandragora

Mandragora is an upcoming Metroidvania-style, side-scrolling action RPG developed by Primal Game Studio and published by Marvelous Europe. This game takes in a dark fantasy world where mankind has fallen to entropy and monsters lurk behind every corner. It is up to you to explore this decaying realm, slay the monsters preying upon humanity, and find a way to restore peace and happiness to the land.

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Announced at BlizzCon 2019, Overwatch 2 finally adds a story mode to the colorful hero shooter, filling in some of the gaps in the game's lore.

While Overwatch 2 will be a separate game with its own content, Blizzard won't be splitting up the playerbase between the first and second games, instead uniting both in the same multiplayer pool with the same heroes. There's no known launch window at this point, but we'll be sure to update you when there is.

Perfect Dark

Perfect Dark Dec 2020 Concept Art

At the 2020 Game Awards, Microsoft unveiled the long-rumored project of The Initiative — a full reboot of Rare's classic sci-fi spy adventure Perfect Dark. Details are scant on exactly how Perfect Dark will look and play, but we've heard it will take cues from the gadgetry of Perfect Dark Zero and may draw comparisons to the likes of Splinter Cell: Conviction for stylish stealth-action gameplay.

Pragmata

Pragmata Reveal Trailer

Pragmata is an upcoming title from Capcom set in an extraordinary futuristic setting. Almost nothing is known about the game, besides the fact it's coming to next-gen systems and looks incredibly sleek.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

Senua's Sacrifice

Another huge surprise announcement recently was that of Hellblade II, built from the ground up for the next-gen Xbox Series X. The in-engine trailer showcases the insane visuals Ninja Theory will achieve when the game hits the Xbox Series X.

Little is known about the game, but Senua is a Pict warrior who navigates the horrors of Helheim to rescue the soul of a loved one. The game pushed extremely incredible visuals for its time, with stunning atmospherics, but was a bit limited in scope due to the studio's independent nature. Now, as part of Microsoft, Hellblade II may push further into more action-oriented territory.

State of Decay 3

State Of Decay

State of Decay 3 is also a bit of an enigma, offering us a cinematic trailer and not much else. Set in a more wintry environment, there are possibilities that you'll have to manage your internal temperature in addition to other survival needs, as the plague seems to have now spread to animals and not just humans.

The Last Night

The Last Night

The Last Night is an upcoming "2D open-world" title from Odd Tales Games. The neon-blasted cyberpunk title features action-infiltration-oriented gameplay, complete with a branching narrative and stunning art that combines retro-2D sprites and modern lighting with 3D elements.

There's no launch date listed at the time of writing, but The Last Night is seeking investment due to some developmental issues.

There Is No Light

There Is No Light Image

There Is No Light is a Kickstarter success story that came to Xbox and PC in November 2021. This self-proclaimed "brutal" action game sports a gothic retro-pixel art style and looks to have tight (and gory) combat. Escape a deadly cult, and kill hordes of enemies while doing so.

What are you hyped for?

As you can see, there are a lot of Xbox games to look forward in 2022 and beyond. With this many games, coupled with Microsoft's Netflix-styled Xbox Game Pass service that lets consumers download hundreds of Xbox games for a small monthly fee, it's safe to say the future of the Xbox brand is looking brighter than ever.

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The full list of Xbox Game Pass games available right now (May 2022)

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The full catalog of Xbox Game Pass games, all in one place.

One of Microsoft's greatest contributions to gaming is its online subscription service, Xbox Game Pass. For just $10 a month, you can play 200 video games on Microsoft platforms like Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and even iOS and Android devices via the cloud. And if you're a first-time subscriber, you pay only $1 for the first three months. If regular Xbox Game Pass isn't enough and you want more, you can pay $15 a month for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to gain access to console, PC, and cloud games all at once instead of just one platform.

Given how gargantuan the Xbox's library of games is, it may look like a herculean task to pick the best games on Xbox Game Pass. So, we've compiled a few lists of Xbox Game Pass titles now available and new games coming soon to Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud-enabled mobile devices all in one place. This way, you'll be able to pick out your favorite titles more easily and get the best deals out of your Xbox Game Pass subscription. Keep in mind that some of these titles are region locked and may not be available in your home region.

Xbox games being added to Xbox Game Pass

These are the Xbox Game Pass games coming soon to consoles, PC, and the cloud over the coming months. Once their scheduled release date has passed, new upcoming titles for Xbox Game Pass will replace them.

May 2022

NBA 2K22 (Cloud and Console) — May 3

Nba 2k22

NBA 2K22 is a basketball game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Games. Put together a dream team of your favorite NBA superstars in the improved MyTeam mode, and create your own basketball player in the MyCareer mode to rise to the top of the NBA. Or manage your basketball team in the MyGm and MyLeague modes.

Loot River (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox — May 3

Loot River

Loot River is a roguelike dungeon crawler developed and published by straka.studio s.r.o. In this dark fantasy world, you awake to find yourself trapped in a labyrinth filled with bloodthirsty monsters and deadly traps. To escape this nightmarish abode, you will need to explore and loot for powerful weapons and magic spells to help you overcome the cosmic horrors that dwell within its halls.

Trek to Yomi (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox — May 5

Trek To Yomi

Trek to Yomi is a cinematic action-adventure game developed by Leonard Menchiari and Flying Hog Wild and published by Devolver Digital. You play as Hiroki, a young swordsman who has made a vow to his dying master to protect his hometown and its people from evil forces. Experience Hiroki's tragic tale as he defies death itself to fulfill his duty of protecting his homeland.

Citizen Sleeper (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox — May 5

Citizen Sleeper

Citizen Sleeper is a narrative-focused RPG developed by Jump Over The Age and published by Fellow Traveller. You play as a sleeper, a digitized human consciousness uploaded into a robot body that is on the run from a mega-corporation. Your only hope for survival is by taking refuge in the backwater space station, Erlin's Eye, and forming allegiances with its inhabitants so they can help you escape your past and decide your future.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (Console) — May 10

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action-RPG developed by Natsume-Atari and published by 505 Games. You play as a band of adventurers exploring the mines near the small town of New Neveah. What starts as an ordinary treasure hunt turns into an epic adventure that will involve our heroes fighting giant monsters and uncovering a dark conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of the world at large.

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) — May 10

Danganronpa 2 Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition is a visual novel, murder-mystery game created and published by Spike Chunsoft. You and your classmates head to the pristine Jabberwock Island for a fun school trip, but it is quickly ruined by the return of the murderous Monokuma. He once again traps helpless students and forces them into a game of death for his amusement. In order to escape, you will need to search the island for clues lest before your fellow classmates give in to fears and start murdering one another outright.

This War of Mine: Final Cut (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox — May 10

This War Of Mine Final Cut

This War of Mine: Final Cut is a survival game developed and published by 11 bit studios. You control a group of civilians struggling to survive in a ruined city during wartime. The Final Cut is a remastered edition of War of Mine that contains the base game, all of its updates and expansions, new visual enhancements, a new scenario, a new playable, and more.

NHL 22 (Console) EA Play — May 12

Nhl 22

NHL 22 is an ice hockey game developed by EA Vancouver and published by Electronic Arts. This latest installment of the NHL franchise takes full advantage of modern consoles to create realistic graphical details that accentuate every shot and impact made by the player for a more immersive experience. Unleash the raw power of NHL superstars in Superstar X-Factors mode with a new ability system that unlocks the player's unique talents and skills that will blow away the competition.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker (PC) — May 26

Hardspace Shipbreaker

Hardspace: Shipbreaker is a space sandbox game developed by Blackbird Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. You play as a Shipbreaker, an astronaut specializing in salvaging spaceships who works for the Lynx megacorporation to pay off a gargantuan debt of 999,999,999 credits. To accomplish your mission, you will need to explore broken-down spaceships and use your tools to carefully salvage their valuable components without damaging them or blowing up the ships altogether.

June 2022

Shadowrun Trilogy (Console) — June 21

Shadowrun Trilogy

The Shadowrun Trilogy is a collection of CRPGs published by Paradox Interactive and developed by Harebrained Schemes and Codeglue. These games are set in a dystopian cyberpunk world where magic has returned and has revived creatures initially thought to be pure fantasy. This collection contains Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Dragonfall — Director's Cut, and Shadowrun Hong Kong — Extended Edition, all reimagined and optimized to be played on home consoles.

August 2022

Two Point Campus (Console and PC) — Aug. 9

Two Point Campus

Two Point Campus is a city-building management game developed by Two Point Studios and published by SEGA. You have been put in charge of building and running your own university. Manage your school's curriculum with essential educational studies such as English, Math, and Science, and then spice it up with fun courses such as jousting and pizza baking lessons to name a few. Keep your students happy with recreational activities and help them secure top grades with the best teachers that money can buy.

Xbox games being removed from Xbox Game Pass

These are games that will be leaving Xbox Game Pass. This list will be updated at the beginning and the halfway point of every month, with more titles announced for removal.

May 10, 2022

  • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas — The Definitive Edition (Cloud and Console)

May 15, 2022

  • Enter The Gungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Console and PC)
  • Remnant: From the Ashes (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Steep (Cloud and Console)
  • The Catch: Carp and Coarse (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • The Wild at Heart (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Xbox Game Pass games list for Xbox One, Series X|S

  • 7 Days to Die
  • A Memoir Blue
  • A Way Out
  • AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES
  • Alan Wake's American Nightmare
  • Alice: Madness Returns
  • Alien: Isolation
  • Aliens: Fireteam Elite
  • Among Us
  • Anthem
  • ANVIL
  • Aragami 2
  • Archvale
  • ARK: Survival Evolved Explorer's Edition
  • Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition
  • Art of Rally
  • Astria Ascending
  • Astroneer
  • Atomicrops
  • Backbone
  • Back 4 Blood
  • Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
  • Banjo-Kazooie
  • Banjo-Tooie
  • Bassmaster Fishing 2022
  • Batman: Arkham Knight
  • Battlefield 1943
  • Battlefield 1
  • Battlefield 3
  • Battlefield 4
  • Battlefield: Bad Company
  • Battlefield: Bad Company 2
  • Battlefield Hardline
  • Battlefield V
  • Battletoads
  • Before We Leave
  • Bejeweled 2
  • Bejeweled 3
  • Ben 10: Power Trip
  • Besiege
  • Black Desert
  • BLACK
  • Bleeding Edge
  • BLiNX: The Time Sweeper
  • Bloodroots
  • Breathedge
  • Bridge Constructor Portal
  • Broken Age
  • Brütal Legend
  • Burnout Paradise Remastered
  • Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
  • Bugsnax
  • Carrion
  • Children of Morta
  • Chinatown Detective Agency
  • Cities: Skylines — Xbox One Edition
  • Citizen Sleeper
  • ClusterTruck
  • Conan Exiles
  • Contrast
  • Costume Quest 2
  • Crackdown 3
  • Craftopia
  • Cricket 22
  • Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
  • Cris Tales
  • CrossfireX
  • Crown Trick
  • Crusader Kings III
  • Crysis
  • Crysis 2
  • Crysis 3
  • Curse of the Dead Gods
  • Dandy Ace
  • Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition
  • Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition
  • Dante's Inferno
  • Darkest Dungeon
  • Day of the Tentacle Remastered
  • DayZ
  • Dead by Daylight: Special Edition
  • Dead Cells
  • Dead Space
  • Dead Space 2
  • Dead Space 3
  • Dead Space Ignition
  • Death's Door
  • DEEEER Simulator
  • Deep Rock Galactic
  • Descenders
  • Destroy All Humans!
  • Dicey Dungeons
  • DiRT 5
  • Dishonored: Definitive Edition
  • Dishonored 2
  • Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
  • Disneyland Adventures
  • Dodgeball Academia
  • Donut Country
  • DOOM (1993)
  • DOOM II (Classic)
  • DOOM 3
  • DOOM 64
  • DOOM (2016)
  • DOOM Eternal Standard Edition
  • Double Dragon Neon
  • Dragon Age: Origins
  • Dragon Age 2
  • Dragon Age: Inquisition
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ
  • Dragon Quest Builders 2
  • Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition
  • Dreamscaper
  • EA SPORTS FIFA 16
  • EA SPORTS FIFA 17
  • EA SPORTS FIFA 20
  • EA SPORTS Rory Mcllroy PGA TOUR
  • EA SPORTS UFC 3
  • Echo Generation
  • Edge of Eternity
  • eFootball PES 2012 SEASON UPDATE STANDARD EDITION
  • Elite Dangerous
  • Embr
  • Empire of Sin
  • Enter the Gungeon
  • Evil Genius 2: World Domination
  • Exo One
  • F1 2021
  • Fable Anniversary
  • Fable II
  • Fable III
  • Fae Tactics
  • Fallout 3
  • Fallout 4
  • Fallout 76
  • Fallout New Vegas
  • Far: Changing Tides
  • Farming Simulator 19
  • Feeding Frenzy
  • Feeding Frenzy 2
  • FIFA 15
  • FIFA 18
  • FIFA 21
  • FIGHT NIGHT CHAMPION
  • Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
  • Final Fantasy XIII
  • Final Fantasy XIII-2
  • Firewatch
  • Five Nights at Freddy's 2
  • Five Nights at Freddy's 3
  • Five Nights at Freddy's 4
  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Original Series
  • Flynn: Son of Crimson
  • Football Manager 2022: Xbox Edition
  • For Honor
  • Forager
  • Forza Horizon 4
  • Forza Horizon 5
  • Frostpunk: Console Edition
  • Full Throttle
  • Fuzion Frenzy
  • Gang Beasts
  • Gears 5 Game of the Year Edition
  • Gears of War
  • Gears of War 2
  • Gears of War 3
  • Gears of War 4
  • Gears of War Judgement
  • Gears of War Ultimate Edition
  • Gears Tactics
  • Generation Zero
  • Genesis Noir
  • Goat Simulator
  • Golf with your Friends
  • Gorogoa
  • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas — The Definitive Edition
  • GreedFall
  • Grim Fandango Remastered
  • Grounded (Game Preview)
  • Hades
  • Halo 5: Guardians
  • Halo Infinite
  • Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta
  • Halo: Spartan Assault
  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection
  • Halo Wars 2: Standard Edition
  • Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
  • Heavy Weapon
  • Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
  • Hitman Trilogy
  • Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition
  • Human Fall Flat
  • I Am Fish
  • Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars
  • Infernax
  • Injustice 2
  • Into the Pit
  • It Takes Two
  • Jetpac Refueled
  • Joy Ride Turbo
  • Jurassic World Evolution
  • Just Cause 4: Reloaded
  • Kameo
  • Katamari Damacy REROLL
  • Kentucky Route Zero
  • Kill It with Fire
  • Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition
  • Knights and Bikes
  • Knockout City
  • Kraken Academy!!
  • Lake
  • Last Stop
  • Lawn Mowing Simulator
  • Lemnis Gate
  • Lethal League Blaze
  • Life is Strange: True Colors
  • Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
  • Limbo
  • Lumines Remastered
  • Lonely Mountains: Downhill
  • Loot River
  • Lost in Random
  • Lost Words: Beyond the Page
  • Madden NFL 19
  • Madden NFL 22
  • Maneater
  • Marvel's Avengers
  • Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
  • Mass Effect
  • Mass Effect 2
  • Mass Effect 3
  • Mass Effect: Andromeda
  • Mass Effect Legendary Edition
  • Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
  • MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
  • Medal of Honor Airborne
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator
  • Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
  • Mighty Goose
  • Mind Scanners
  • Minecraft
  • Minecraft Dungeons
  • Mirror's Edge
  • Mirror's Edge Catalyst
  • MLB The Show 22
  • Monster Sanctuary
  • Monster Train
  • Moonglow Bay
  • Moonlighter
  • Mortal Kombat 11
  • Mortal Shell
  • MotoGP 20
  • My Friend Pedro
  • My Time At Portia
  • Narita Boy
  • NBA 2K22
  • NBA LIVE 18: The One Edition
  • NBA LIVE 19
  • Need for Speed Rivals
  • Need for Speed
  • Need for Speed Heat
  • Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
  • Need for Speed Payback
  • Neon Abyss
  • Neoverse
  • New Super Lucky's Tale
  • Next Space Rebels
  • NHL 20
  • NHL 21
  • NHL 22
  • NHL 94 Rewind
  • Nobody Saves the World
  • No Many's Sky
  • Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
  • Nuclear Throne
  • Octopath Traveler
  • Olija
  • Omno
  • One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
  • One Step from Eden
  • Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • Outer Wilds
  • Outriders
  • Overcooked! 2
  • Paradise Killer
  • PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay
  • Payday 2: Crimewave Edition
  • Peggle
  • Peggle 2
  • Perfect Dark
  • Perfect Dark Zero
  • Phoenix Point
  • Pikuniku
  • Pillers of Eternity: Complete Edition
  • Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire — Ultimate Edition
  • A Plague Tale: Innocence
  • Plants vs. Zombies
  • Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare
  • Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
  • Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2
  • Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
  • Prey
  • Project Wingman
  • Psychonauts
  • Psychonauts 2
  • Pupperazzi
  • Quantum Break
  • Race With Ryan
  • RAGE
  • RAGE 2
  • Raji: An Ancient Epic
  • Rare Replay
  • Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth
  • ReCore: Definitive Edition
  • Remnant: From the Ashes
  • Research and Destroy
  • Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
  • Ring of Pain
  • Rocket Arena
  • Rubber Bandits
  • Rush: A DisneyPixar Adventure
  • Ryse: Son of Rome
  • Sable
  • Scarlet Nexus
  • ScreamRide
  • Sea of Solitude
  • Sea of Thieves
  • Second Extinction
  • Shadowrun Trilogy
  • Shredders
  • Signs of the Sojourner
  • Skate
  • Skate 3
  • SkateBIRD
  • Skul: The Hero Slayer
  • Slay The Spire
  • Slime Rancher
  • Sniper Elite 4
  • SnowRunner
  • Soulcalibur VI
  • Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
  • Spelunky 2
  • Spiritfarer
  • SSX
  • Stardew Valley
  • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
  • Star Wars: Battlefront
  • Star Wars: Battlefront II
  • Star Wars: Squadrons
  • State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
  • State of Day: Year One
  • Stealth Inc. 2: A Game of Clones
  • Steep
  • Stelleris: Console Edition
  • Strangers Things 3; The Game
  • Subnautica
  • Subnautica: Below Zero
  • Sunset Overdrive
  • SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE
  • Superliminal
  • Super Lucky's Tale
  • Super Mega Baseball 3
  • Supraland
  • Surgeon Simulator 2
  • Taiko No Tatsujin: The DrumMaster
  • Tainted Grail: Conquest
  • Tell Me Why: Chapters 1-3
  • Telling Lies
  • Terraria
  • Tetris Effect: Connected
  • The Ascent
  • The Anacrusis
  • The Artful Escape
  • The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled
  • The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
  • The Bard's Tale Trilogy
  • The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing
  • The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos
  • The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
  • The Elder Scrolls Online
  • The Evil Within
  • The Evil Within 2
  • The Forgotten City
  • The Good Life
  • The Gunk
  • theHunter: Call of the Wild
  • The Jackbox Party Pack 4
  • The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom
  • The Outer Worlds
  • The Pedestrian
  • The Procession to Calvary
  • The Riftbreaker
  • The Sims 4
  • The Walking Dead: A New Frontier — The Complete Season (Episodes 1-5)
  • The Walking Dead: Michonne — Ep. 2, Give No Shelter
  • The Walking Dead: Michonne — Ep. 3, What We Deserve
  • The Walking Dead: Michonne — The Complete Season
  • The Walking Dead: Season Two
  • The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season
  • The Wild at Heart
  • This War of Mine: Final Cut
  • Titanfall
  • Titanfall 2
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
  • Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
  • Totally Reliable Delivery Service
  • Trailmakers
  • Transformers: Battlegrounds
  • Trek to Yomi
  • Tropico 6
  • Tunic
  • Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
  • Two Point Hospital
  • Two Point Campus
  • UFC 4
  • Undertale
  • Undungeon
  • Unpacking
  • Unravel
  • Unravel Two
  • Unsighted
  • Unsouled
  • Visage
  • Viva Piñata
  • Viva Piñata: TIP
  • Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
  • Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
  • Wasteland 3 (Xbox One)
  • Wasteland Remastered
  • We Happy Few
  • Weird West
  • Windjammers 2
  • What Remains of Edith Finch
  • Wolfenstein: The New Order
  • Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
  • Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
  • Wolfenstein: Youngblood
  • World War Z
  • Worms Rumble
  • Worms W.M.D
  • Wreckfest
  • Yakuza 3 Remastered
  • Yakuza 4 Remastered
  • Yakuza 5 Remastered
  • The Yakuza Remastered Collection
  • Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon
  • Yes, Your Grace
  • Young Souls
  • Zombie Army 4: Dead War
  • Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
  • Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
  • Zuma
  • Zuma's Revenge!

PC Game Pass games list

  • 7 Days to Die
  • A Memoir Blue
  • A Plague Tale: Innocence
  • A Way Out
  • Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
  • Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
  • Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
  • Age of Empires IV
  • AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES
  • Alan Wake's American Nightmare
  • Alice: Madness Returns
  • Alien: Isolation
  • Aliens: Fireteam Elite
  • Alvastia Chronicles
  • Among Us
  • Anthem
  • ANVIL
  • Aragami 2
  • Archvale
  • ARK: Survival Evolved Explorer's Edition
  • ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition
  • Art of Rally
  • Arx Fatalis
  • Astria Ascending
  • Astroneer
  • Atomicrops
  • Back 4 Blood
  • Bassmaster Fishing 2022
  • Battlefield 1 Revolution
  • Battlefield 3 Premium Edition
  • Battlefield 4 Premium Edition
  • Battlefield V Year 2 Edition
  • Battlefield: Bad Company 2
  • Battlefield Hardline Ultimate Edition
  • BATTLETECH
  • Battletoads
  • Before We Leave
  • Ben 10: Power Trip
  • Bleeding Edge
  • Bloodroots
  • Breathedge
  • Bridge Constructor Portal
  • Broken Age
  • Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
  • Bugsnax
  • Burnout Paradise Remastered
  • Carrion
  • Children of Morta
  • Chinatown Detective Agency
  • Cities: Skylines
  • Citizen Sleeper
  • Clustertruck
  • Command & Conquer Remastered Collection
  • Crackdown 3
  • Craftopia
  • Cris Tales
  • Crown Trick
  • Crusader Kings III
  • Crysis
  • Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
  • Curse of the Dead Gods
  • Dandy Ace
  • Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition
  • Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition
  • Darkest Dungeon
  • Day of the Tentacle Remastered
  • Dead by Daylight
  • Dead Cells
  • Dead Space
  • Dead Space 2
  • Dead Space 3
  • Death's Door
  • DEEEER Simulator
  • Deep Rock Galactic
  • Descenders
  • Destroy All Humans!
  • Dicey Dungeons
  • DiRT 5
  • Dishonored Definitive Edition
  • Dishonored 2
  • Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
  • Disneyland Adventures
  • Dodgeball Academia
  • Donut County
  • DOOM (1993)
  • DOOM II (Classic)
  • DOOM 3
  • DOOM 64
  • DOOM (2016)
  • DOOM Eternal Standard Edition (PC)
  • Dragon Age II
  • Dragon Age: Inquisition — Game of the Year Edition
  • Dragon Age: Origins
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ
  • Dragon Quest Builders 2
  • Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition
  • Dreamscaper
  • Dungeon Keeper
  • Dungeon Keeper 2
  • EA SPORTS FIFA 16
  • EA SPORTS FIFA 17 Standard Edition
  • EA SPORTS FIFA 20
  • Echo Generation
  • Edge of Eternity
  • Empire of Sin
  • Enter The Gungeon
  • Europa Universalis IV — Microsoft Store Edition
  • Everspace 2
  • Evil Genius 2: World Domination
  • Exo One
  • Fallout
  • Fallout 2
  • Fallout: Tactics
  • Fallout 3
  • Fallout: New Vegas
  • Fallout 4
  • Fallout 76
  • Fae Tactics
  • Far: Changing Tides
  • Farming Simulator 17
  • Farming Simulator 19
  • Fe
  • FIFA 15
  • FIFA 18
  • FIFA 21
  • Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
  • Final Fantasy XIII
  • Final Fantasy XIII-2
  • Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition
  • Firewatch
  • Five Nights at Freddy's 2
  • Five Nights at Freddy's 3
  • Five Nights at Freddy's 4
  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Original Series
  • Flynn: Son of Crimson
  • Football Manager 2022
  • Football Manager 2022: Xbox Edition
  • Forager
  • Forza Horizon 4 Standard Edition
  • Forza Horizon 5
  • Frostpunk
  • Full Throttle Remastered
  • Galactic Civilizations
  • Gang Beasts
  • Gato Roboto
  • Gears 5
  • Gears 5 Game of the Year Edition
  • Gears of War 4
  • Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
  • Gears Tactics
  • Generation Zero
  • Genesis Noir
  • Goat Simulator Windows 10
  • Golf With Your Friends
  • Gorogoa
  • GreedFall — Windows 10
  • Grim Fandango Remastered
  • Gris
  • Grounded — Game Preview
  • Hades
  • Halo 2: Anniversary
  • Halo 3
  • Halo 3: ODST
  • Halo 4
  • Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  • Halo Infinite
  • Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta
  • Halo Wars 2
  • Halo: Reach
  • Halo: Spartan Assault
  • Halo: Spartan Strike
  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection
  • Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
  • Halo Wars 2: Standard Edition
  • Hardspace: Shipbreak
  • Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet Edition
  • Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
  • Hitman Trilogy
  • Hollow Knight
  • Human Fall Flat
  • I Am Fish
  • Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars
  • Infernax
  • Into the Pit
  • Iron Harvest
  • It Takes Two
  • Jade Empire Special Edition
  • Just Cause 4: Reloaded
  • Katamari Damacy REROLL
  • Kentucky Route Zero
  • Kill It with Fire
  • Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition
  • Knights and Bikes
  • Knockout City
  • Kraken Academy!!
  • Lake
  • Last Stop
  • Lawn Mowing Simulator
  • Lemnis Gate
  • Lethal League Blaze
  • Life is Strange: True Colors
  • Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
  • Limbo
  • Lonely Mountains: Downhill
  • Loot River
  • Lost in Random
  • Lost Words: Beyond the Page
  • Lumines Remastered
  • Madden NFL 19
  • Madden NFL 21
  • Madden NFL 22
  • Maneater
  • Marvel's Avengers
  • Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
  • Mass Effect
  • Mass Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition
  • Mass Effect 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition
  • Mass Effect: Andromeda Deluxe Edition
  • Mass Effect Legendary Edition
  • MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
  • Medal of Honor: Airborne
  • Medal of Honor: Allied Assault War Chest
  • Medieval Dynasty (Game Preview)
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard
  • Microsoft Solitaire Collection: Premium Edition
  • Middle-earth: Shadow of War
  • Mighty Goose
  • Mind Scanners
  • Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Editions
  • Minecraft Dungeons — Windows 10
  • Mirror's Edge
  • Mirror's Edge Catalyst
  • Monster Sanctuary
  • Monster Train
  • Moonglow Bay
  • Moonlighter
  • Mortal Kombat 11
  • Mortal Shell
  • MotoGP20
  • My Friend Pedro
  • My Time At Portia
  • Narita Boy
  • Need for Speed Deluxe Edition
  • Need for Speed Heat Deluxe Edition
  • Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
  • Need for Speed Most Wanted
  • Need for Speed Payback — Deluxe Edition
  • Need for Speed Rivals: Complete Edition
  • Neon Abyss
  • Neoverse
  • New Super Lucky's Tale
  • Next Space Rebels
  • Nobody Saves the World
  • No Man's Sky
  • Norco
  • Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
  • Nuclear Throne
  • Octopath Traveler
  • Olija
  • Omno
  • One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
  • One Step from Eden
  • Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • Outer Wilds
  • Outriders
  • Overcooked! 2
  • Paradise Killer
  • Panzer Corps 2
  • PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay
  • Peggle
  • Peggle Nights
  • Phoenix Point
  • Pikuniku Win10
  • Pillars of Eternity: Hero Edition
  • Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire — Ultimate Edition
  • Plants vs. Zombies Game of the Year Edition
  • Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for the Neighborville Deluxe Edition
  • Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare
  • Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition
  • Populous
  • Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods
  • Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
  • Prey
  • Project Wingman
  • Psychonauts
  • Pupperazzi
  • Race With Ryan
  • RAGE
  • RAGE 2
  • Raji: An Ancient Epic
  • Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth
  • ReCore: Definitive Edition
  • Remnant: From the Ashes
  • Reigns: Game of Thrones
  • Research and Destroy
  • Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
  • Ring of Pain
  • Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
  • Roboquest
  • Rocket Arena
  • Rubber Bandits
  • Rush: A DisneyPixar Adventure
  • Sable
  • Scarlet Nexus
  • Sea of Solitude
  • Sea of Thieves
  • Second Extinction
  • Signs of the Sojourner
  • SimCity 2000 Special Edition
  • SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition
  • SimCity: Complete Edition
  • Shredders
  • SkateBIRD
  • Skul: The Hero Slayer
  • Slay The Spire
  • Slime Rancher
  • SnowRunner
  • Solasta: Crown of the Magister
  • Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
  • SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest
  • Spelunky 2
  • Spiritfarer
  • SPORE
  • Starbound
  • Stardew Valley
  • Starmancer
  • Star Wars Battlefront: Ultimate Edition
  • Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition
  • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
  • Star Wars: Squadrons
  • State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
  • Stellaris
  • Subnautica
  • Subnautica: Below Zero
  • Sunset Overdrive
  • SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE
  • Superliminal
  • Super Lucky's Tale
  • Super Mega Baseball 3
  • Supraland
  • Surgeon Simulator 2
  • Taiko No Tatsujin: The DrumMaster
  • Tainted Grail: Conquest
  • Tell Me Why: Chapters 1-3
  • Telling Lies
  • Tetris Effect: Connected
  • The Anacrusis
  • The Ascent
  • The Artful Escape
  • The Bard's Tale ARPG : Remastered and Resnarkled
  • The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
  • The Bard's Tale Trilogy
  • The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing
  • The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos
  • The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
  • The Evil Within
  • The Evil Within 2
  • The Forgotten City
  • The Gunk
  • theHunter: Call of the Wild
  • The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom
  • The Outer Worlds
  • The Pedestrian
  • The Procession to Calvary
  • The Riftbreaker
  • The Saboteur
  • The Sims 3 Starter Pack
  • The Sims 4 Deluxe Party Edition
  • The Wild at Heart
  • This War of Mine: Final Cut
  • Titanfall Deluxe Edition
  • Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
  • Torment: Tides of Numenera
  • Total War: Warhammer III
  • Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
  • Trailmakers
  • Transformers: Battlegrounds
  • Trek to Yomi
  • Tropico 6
  • Tunic
  • Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
  • Two Point Campus
  • Two Point Hospital
  • Undertale
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Here's everything you need to know about the Dead Space remake

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Dead Space 2021

Step back into the armored boots and glowing armor.

First rumored early in 2021, Electronic Arts (EA) officially announced a Dead Space remake during EA Play Live 2021. This isn't going to be a one-to-one recreation of the original game, nor will it be done by the same development team, but fans of the iconic horror franchise should be hopeful, given what we've seen so far. The original is a beloved game, so there's a lot of attention on this remake. Here's everything we know about the Dead Space remake so far.

What is the Dead Space remake?

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The Dead Space remake is a retelling of the original Dead Space, which was released in 2008 for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. This third-person survival horror game takes place in the year 2508 and stars engineer Isaac Clarke, who is part of a crew assigned to help get the USG Ishimura up and running again. Clarke is also working to find his girlfriend, Nicole. On the Ishimura, Clarke encounters the horrific threat of Necromorphs, infected corpses mutated into monsters that can only be killed by being cut to pieces. The original Dead Space is widely considered one of the best games for horror fans to play, so there's a lot of potential in this remake.

While Dead Space, Dead Space 2, and Dead Space 3 were all developed by Visceral Games, that studio closed in 2017. Some of the original team, including the studio's co-founder Glen Schofield, are working on a spiritual successor called The Callisto Protocol, which is set in the PUBG universe.

This remake is being developed by Motive Studios, a studio at EA that has worked in a support capacity on numerous games and also developed the 2020 dogfighting game, Star Wars: Squadrons.

"The Dead Space franchise made a huge impact on the survival horror genre when it was released 12 years ago, and I came to Motive as a fan first to specifically work on this game," said Phillippe Ducharme, Dead Space senior producer.

"We have a passionate team at Motive who are approaching this remake as a love letter to the franchise. Going back to the original and having the opportunity to do so on next-gen consoles excited everyone on the team. As we look to modernize the game, we've reached out to dedicated fans and invited them to provide us with feedback since the early stages of production to deliver the Dead Space game they want and for new players to enjoy as well."

Motive Studios has talked extensively about treating this remake with "care and respect," ensuring that it's a true horror game, and there are even some staff who worked on the original Dead Space trilogy, such as Art Director Mike Yazijian, who was part of the team on the 2011 title Dead Space 2.

"I actually found my old notebooks from Dead Space 2!" Yazijian said in an EA post. "So that really comes in handy, seeing all the notes from the sequel, everything the Visceral team had shared with us as we were making the game with them. We've got concept art, visual guidelines, source materials, notes on the conversations we had with them, the knowledge that they gained — it's all here. It's all going into this game."

The game is being directed by Eric Baptizat, who formerly worked at Ubisoft as game director on Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Before that, Baptizat worked on other entries in the Assassin's Creed franchise like Origins and Black Flag.

Dead Space remake trailers

You can check out the teaser trailer from the announcement at EA Play Live 2021 below. It's a little sparse in terms of content, but it at least confirms the rumors.

What is changing in the Dead Space remake?

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Speaking with IGN, Motive Studios makes it clear that this is a remake, meaning nothing is being simply carried over from the original game. Instead, everything is being completely rebuilt from the ground up. "Then in terms of visuals, sound, gameplay, everything, we are rebuilding all of these assets. We are not porting them, it's not uprezzing the texture or adding more polygons to the model. It's really rebuilding all these elements, shooting all the animations, et cetera."

The remake is being developed using the Frostbite engine, which combined with the focus on current-generation hardware, allows for much higher-quality visuals to be pushed while maintaining the aesthetic that Dead Space is known for.

Dead Space Remake Early Flight

Moving into gameplay and story elements, Motive indicates that the game could draw on things found later in the franchise, such as how Dead Space 2 improved zero-gravity sections by allowing the player to fly around instead of jumping from one point to the next. This is one of the biggest changes in the game, It allowed flight in a ship originally designed with support jumping only, meaning some things may change slightly in the overall design. You can see an early look at this new flight above.

The diegetic interface that shows player health, menus, and more as a natural part of the world is a keystone of the franchise, as is dismemberment. Motive has shared ways that the dismemberment system is being improved, with a new "peeling" mechanic that varies based on the weapon, allowing a Necromorph's skin and tissue to be damaged without severing the bone and vice versa. A limb might even be snapped but still be connected by tendons.

Dead Space Remake Early Dimemberment

There will also be new accessibility options that weren't available in the original game, with Creative Director Roman Campos-Oriola saying that "Something that is also really important for us that was not there 12 years ago ... is all those options or different ways to play the game if you need it. All those elements of accessibility will definitely be something important for us in terms of opening the Dead Space experience to a broader set of people that didn't necessarily have the opportunity or could play the game when it came out."

Much like other EA titles currently in development, the team is taking feedback from major fans of the Dead Space franchise, to make sure the developers aren't "siloed" and making something fans don't want.

"When you are talking about an IP with such a strong fanbase, it's particularly important we incorporate their voices. The community has such a strong understanding of the story and the characters, and the experience they want to have," EA Chief Studios Officer Laura Miele said. "Another great example in addition to Command and Conquer and Skate was Mass Effect Legendary Edition. We took the time to act on the community feedback. That was an investment in service of our players — making sure we were making the game they wanted to play."

Voice actor Gunner Wright, who voiced Isaac in Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3, is returning to voice the engineer in this remake. Isaac will now speak, though notably, large portions of the game will still be silent, as Isaac will only speak when spoken to or when it would be strange for him not to respond.

Dead Space remake comparisons

The team at Motive Studios shared a development livestream in 2021, explaining the reasoning behind the design decisions being made and sharing a very early look at parts of the game. You can watch the full livestream below:

For a direct comparison, you can take a look at this shot of a hallway on the ship:

Dead Space Remake Early Comparison

Another livestream on March 12, 2022, focused on the sounds of the game, and how Motive Studios is respecting the source audio while building on it with new technology. You can watch that livestream below (we suggest wearing headphones):

The team shared another livestream on May 12, 2022, focused this time on the art direction of the Dead Space remake, as well as giving the Dead Space remake's release date.

Will the Dead Space remake have microtransactions?

Motive Studios has confirmed that there will not be any microtransactions in the game. The presence of microtransactions in Dead Space 3 was heavily criticized by both critics and players alike. EA has also been criticized in the past for its use of microtransactions and loot boxes in more recent games like Star Wars Battlefront 2, so to see the move away from them is a big step in the right direction.

Will Dead Space remake have multiplayer or co-op?

As far as we're aware, the Dead Space remake won't have any multiplayer or co-op functionality. Technically, this hasn't been confirmed yet but considering how Motive Studios is trying to take a faithful approach in recreating this game, we'd be very surprised if multiplayer or co-op were in the game, as this kind of change would radically alter how Dead Space works.

With that said, Dead Space 3 did feature co-op, and Motive Studios has explained that the team is looking to Dead Space media outside of the original game to look for gameplay improvements.

What platforms is Dead Space remake coming to?

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The Dead Space remake is being developed exclusively for current-generation hardware, meaning it'll be available on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and PS5. As a result, the game will have no loading screens whatsoever thanks to the ultra-fast SSDs in these consoles and the fact that the game isn't required to run on older, slower hard drives.

Will the Dead Space remake come to Xbox One or PS4?

No, there won't be a version of the game built for older consoles. This allows the developers to have a higher baseline and take advantage of the latest hardware without having to hold back.

What is the Dead Space remake release date?

Dead Space 2021

Right now, the Dead Space remake has a release date of Jan. 27, 2023. This came shortly after the developers confirmed a release window of early 2023. The team is currently planning to show gameplay in October 2022, around Halloween.

Back in 2021, the developers noted that "development is still early," so it was always unlikely the game would be available in 2021. A release date of sometime in 2022 was more plausible, but the lingering effects of the global pandemic have altered much of game development, so it ended up not being feasible after all.

Jeff Grubb, a reporter at VentureBeat who initially leaked the existence of the Dead Space remake, indicated that the game was originally being aimed for a Fall 2022 release window, assuming development had gone smoothly. In March 2022, Grubb reported that the game was being pushed back for additional polish, which was later confirmed by the developers.

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Take-Two Interactive says Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 'exceeded expectations'

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The publisher recorded a solid year, with more games scheduled for the near future.

What you need to know

  • Take-Two Interactive shared its fiscal results for Q4 2022.
  • As usual, Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold another five million copies, crossing 165 million copies sold.
  • While not giving sales figures, Take-Two Interactive says Tiny Tina's Wonderlands "exceeded expecations."
  • Take-Two Interactive plans to launch multiple games like The Quarry and Marvel's Midnight Suns in the coming fiscal year.

Publisher Take-Two Interactive is continuing to rake in success from Rockstar Games, but the company is looking to launch a broad range of games in the future.

As Take-Two Interactive shared in its Q4 2022 fiscal results, the company reported net bookings of $3.41 billion. Grand Theft Auto 5 crossed 165 million copies sold, empowered by the launch of an Xbox Series X|S and PS5 port in March 2022.

This is up from 160 million copies sold in the previous quarter, continuing the clockwork-esque sales of Rockstar Games' juggernaut title. Meanwhile, Rockstar Games' more recent title, the western adventure, Red Dead Redemption 2, is at 44 million sold.

While Take-Two Interactive didn't share sales figures for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, CEO Strauss Zelnick noted in a conference call accompanying the financial results that the game "exceeded expectations" and that 30% of players had not previously played a Borderlands game.

Looking ahead, Take-Two Interactive plans to publish multiple games in fiscal 2023, including Supermassive Games' horror title The Quarry, a new Tales from the Borderlands game, and Marvel's Midnight Suns from Firaxis Games. The former is slated to arrive on June 10, 2022, while the latter has a Fall 2022 release window. In the more immediate future, the publisher is expecting to close its acquisition of Zynga on May 23, 2022. At he purchase is one of the largest video game acquisitions of all time, second only to Microsoft's pending purchase of Activision Blizzard for almost $69 billion.

Even further ahead, Take-Two Interactive plans to launch 69 games by fiscal 2025. The company is officially working on the next Grand Theft Auto game, which is likely Grand Theft Auto 6. The publisher also signed a deal with Remedy Entertainment to work on a remake of Max Payne and Max Payne 2.

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Sniper Elite 5 and Jurassic World Evolution 2 are coming to Xbox Game Pass

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Xbox Game Pass May 2022 Part Two

A PC-focused month brings a fair bit of variety.

What you need to know

  • The latest batch of games headed to Xbox Game Pass has been revealed.
  • There's games like Sniper Elite 5, Her Story, Hardspace Shipbreaker, and Jurassic World Evolution 2.
  • Assassin's Creed Origins is still coming to the service but isn't included in this batch.

Microsoft shared more games coming to Xbox Game Pass, with a dinosaur construction simulator, Nazi-killing simulator, and more all available, or will shortly will be available in the service.

As detailed via Xbox Wire on Tuesday, several new games are headed to Xbox Game Pass in the month of May. If you want to kill Nazis by making increasingly improbable shots, there's Sniper Elite 5. Anyone looking to chop up starships can try out Hardspace: Shipbreaker, while theme park enthusiasts have Jurassic World Evolution 2 to play.

All these games come in addition to the titles added previously in the month. While it's definitely more of a PC-focused month, there's still plenty of games for users on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or Xbox One to try out.

Interestingly, there's still no sign of Assassin's Creed Origins. Back in April, Microsoft shared that Assassin's Creed Origins would be joining Xbox Game Pass sometime in the next couple of months, so assuming plans haven't changed, it should be coming fairly soon.

Coming soon

Here's all the different games already available or coming soon to Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming:

Her Story (PC) - May 17

The game that relaunched an entire genre, Her Story is the award-winning mystery game from Sam Barlow, writer/designer of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and creator of Telling Lies. In this nonlinear crime fiction classic, a woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Cloud Gaming, PC) - May 17

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier's highly successful Jurassic World Evolution, building upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation. It introduces a compelling new campaign and Chaos Theory Modes, range of new features, customization options and awe-inspiring new dinosaurs that include flying and marine reptiles.

Little Witch in the Woods (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) -May 17

Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life as a little witch.

Skate (Cloud Gaming) - May 17

Head back to where it all began in Skate, available today with cloud gaming via EA Play! Get chased by security guards, impress citizens, ride with pros, discover skate shops, and make spots your own in this fully reactive city!

Umurangi Generation Special Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Cloud Gaming, PC) - May 17

Umurangi Generation is a first-person photography sandbox set in the retro future city of Tauranga, Aotearoa during an impending crisis. As a courier for the Tauranga Express, you get to travel around Tauranga taking pictures and documenting the world and its reality through the lenses of your camera.

Farming Simulator 22 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Cloud Gaming, PC) - May 19

Farming Simulator 22 brings a multitude of new gameplay features and offers more content and player freedom than ever before, including new ground working features like mulching or stone picking, an improved build-mode adding greenhouses and beehives, as well as a new character creator to bring your own, individual farmer to life.

Vampire Survivors (PC) - May 19

Jump straight into the action, mow down thousands of night creatures, and survive until dawn! The gothic-horror world of Vampire Survivors will throw relentless hordes of monsters at you: make the right choices, or rely on your skills and favorite weapons to turn the tide and quickly snowball against your enemies

Floppy Knights (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Cloud Gaming, PC) - May 24

Floppy Knights is a fresh take on two familiar genres: tactics fused with card-game strategy. Join Phoebe and Carlton, a brilliant young inventor & her robot-arm bestie, as they square off in turn-based battles. Build the perfect deck, execute seamless card combos, and lead your Floppy Knights to victory!

Hardspace: Shipbreaker (PC) - May 24

Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve and slice a variety of derelict spaceships at will in zero-g to recover valuable materials. Be careful with your tools: you don't want to trigger an explosive chain reaction that could be deadly, or worse – costly! Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts to pay your debt to LYNX Corporation through a compelling campaign, relax in freeplay, or compete in timed challenges.

Sniper Elite 5 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - May 27

The award-winning series returns with unparalleled sniping, tactical third-person combat and an enhanced kill cam. Fight your way across the most immersive maps yet, with many real-world locations captured in stunning detail, and an improved traversal system that lets you explore more of them than ever before.

Cricket 22 (PC) - May 27

Step on to the field for the most comprehensive cricket game ever with PC Game Pass! With more licenses, a narrative-driven career mode, and 4K visuals, Cricket 22 is a true next-generation sporting experience. All-new control options make the game more accessible to players of all skill levels, while Big Ant Studios' authentic recreation of every aspect of the sport provides hundreds of hours of hyper-realistic cricket action for fans. Lead your team to glory, your way!

Pac-Man Museum+ (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Cloud Gaming, PC) - May 27

Pac-Man Museum+ features 14 of the series' legendary games! Players can enjoy the iconic original arcade classic alongside a variety of other play styles from over 40 years of Pac-Man history! Also includes online leaderboards and the ability to customize your very own virtual arcade room! Plus, Ultimate members can play with cloud gaming and touch controls on day one, no controller needed!

Touch controls

Touch controls have been added to several more games through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Touch controls are significant for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing users to play without having to pair a controller. Here's the list:

  • A Memoir Blue
  • Contrast
  • Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition
  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
  • Far: Changing Tides
  • Kentucky Route Zero
  • Loot River
  • Paradise Killer
  • Tainted Grail: Conquest
  • Townscaper
  • Visage

Leaving soon

As always, a few games are leaving the service in the near future, so if you want to keep playing them, you should go ahead and buy them at the discounted price while they're still in the lineup. All the games listed below are leaving on May 31, 2022.

  • EA Sports NHL 20
  • Farming Simulator 19
  • Knockout City
  • Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
  • Spellforce 3: Soul Harvest
  • Superhot Mind Control Delete
  • Yes Your Grace

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Don't miss out on this week's great offerings with Xbox Deals with Gold.

Long before Microsoft created Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to provide Xbox gamers with great discounts, it had created Xbox Deals with Gold. When this service began in 2014, Xbox Deals with Gold gave members of Xbox Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate amazing deals for their favorite titles on any Xbox platform.

Xbox Deals with Gold is continuing operations to this very day and is one of the many major benefits of being a subscriber of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. There are hundreds of games that get put on offer through Xbox Deals with Gold, and they change on a weekly basis. And that's not even mentioning the other video game sales alongside Xbox Deals with Gold.

It can be a daunting task sorting through these deals, so we at Windows Central will help you out with our list of games currently on offer through Xbox Deals with Gold. This list will be updated every week and will catalog every Xbox game and DLC add-on discount. We will also highlight some exceptional game deals that offer great value for your money. The current Xbox Deals with Gold will last until May 23, 2022.

Xbox Deals with Gold:

Highlights

This section will highlight some of the best deals currently on offer through Xbox Deals with Gold and other sales. These games can range from modern "AAA" Xbox Series X|S titles, underground indie titles, to backward-compatible classics.

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) — 20% off via Deals with Gold

Tiny Tinas Wonderlands

Experience the role-playing magic of tabletop RPGs combined with the chaotic madness of Borderlands in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Taking place in a fantasy world brought to life by quirky Tiny Tina, you will embark on a grand adventure to save the land from the sinister Dragon Lord. Converse with a cast of colorful misfits, battle gigantic monsters and bad guys, and loot every chest and dungeon you find along the way.

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

Tiny Tinas Wonderlands Boxart

$48 (was $60) at Microsoft

Roll the dice and fight for the biggest haul of loot in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Create and customize your hero with multiple classes and awesome looks, then arm them to the teeth with powerful weapons and abilities to take on the biggest of baddies and swipe their treasure.

Psychonauts 2 (Xbox Game Pass) — 40% off via Optimized For Next Gen Sale

Psychonauts 2

Psychonauts 2, the long-awaited sequel to Double Fine Productions' cult-classic platformer, Psychonauts, has finally arrived. After saving the day, our psychic hero Razputin Aquato has finally achieved his dream of joining the agency of psychic secret agents — the Psychonauts. However, his first day on the job will not be a cakewalk as there is a mysterious cult attempting to bring the villainous psychic, Maligula, back from the dead. On top of that — there is a mole lurking amongst the Psychonauts who plans to sabotage and bring down the organization from within.

Psychonauts 2

Psychonauts 2 Boxart

$36 (was $60) at Microsoft

Delve deep into troubled minds and save their sanity in Psychonauts 2. Guide Razputin "Raz" Aquato on his journey to becoming the best psychic secret agent in an unforgettable, platforming adventure filled with laughs, tears, and excitement.

Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition (Xbox One X Enhanced) — 80% off via Publisher Spotlight Series

Star Wars Battlefront Ii Celebration Edition

Travel to a galaxy far, far away and play as your favorite Star Wars heroes and villains in Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition. Put your lightsaber, blaster, and Force Mastery skills to the test in various game modes, such as capturing objectives in the 40-man Supremacy mode, stand your ground alone against AI-driven Storm Troopers in the Instant Action mode, or team up with your friends to save the galaxy in 4-player Co-Op Missions.

Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition

Star Wars Battlefront Ii Celebration Edition Boxart

$8 (was $40) at Microsoft

Relive the greatest battles in Star Wars history with Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition. The Celebration Edition contains the base game and all of its free post-launch updates, over 25 Hero Appearances, 125 Trooper and Reinforcement Appearances, 100 Hero and Trooper Emotes and Voice Lines, and more than 70 Hero and Trooper Victory Poses.

Shadow Warrior 3 (Smart Delivery) — 40% off via Optimized For Next Gen Sale

Shadow Warrior 3

Shadow Warrior 3 is the latest title in a series of over-the-top, first-person shooters starring the wise-cracking, disgraced shogun Lo Wang. In this adventure, Lo Wang and his sidekick Orochi Zilla embark on a quest to save the world from an ancient dragon they accidentally released from its prison. Armed with a copious amount of firearms and magical artifacts, Lo Wang must travel treacherous lands filled with deadly creatures and psychopathic killers to put the evil dragon back in its cage.

Shadow Warrior 3

Shadow Warrior 3 Boxart

$30 (was $50) at Microsoft

Lo Wang is back for another crazy and gratuitously violent adventure across the most dangerous parts of the world in Shadow Warrior 3. Battle hordes of demonic yokai with an improved combat system where you get to run circles around your enemies with air dashes and grappling hooks and blast them to pieces using a vast arsenal of guns, swords, and magic powers.

Control Ultimate Edition (Optimized for Xbox Series X|S) — 60% off via Optimized For Next Gen Sale

Control Ultimate Edition

Uncover terrifying conspiracies and battle the supernatural in Control Ultimate Edition. You play as Jesse Faden, a young woman on a quest searching for her long-lost brother. Her journey takes Jesse to the Federal Bureau of Control, a secret government organization tasked with protecting humanity from otherworldly threats. If Jesse hopes to find her brother, she must delve deep into the Bureau's dark history and defend herself from an eldritch force that has escaped containment and is now killing or corrupting everything in sight.

Control Ultimate Edition

Control Ultimate Edition Boxart

$16 (was $40) at Microsoft

Harness the destructive powers of telekinesis and paranormal technology to discover the truth in Control Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate Edition contains the base game, "The Foundation" and "AWE" expansions, and the Xbox Series X|S upgrade.

Full list of Xbox One, Series X|S, DLC, and Backward Compatible Xbox Deals with Gold discounts

Content TitleContent TypeDiscountNotes
0 DegreesXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%Spotlight Sale
6180 the moonXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Spotlight Sale
A HERO AND A GARDENXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%INDIE Live Expo Sale
A Knight's QuestXbox One, Xbox Series X/S95%Spotlight Sale
A New HomeXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Publisher Spotlight Series
A Plague Tale: InnocenceXbox Game Pass75%Publisher Spotlight Series
A Plague Tale: Innocence – Coats of Arms DLCAdd-On33%Publisher Spotlight Series
A Way OutEA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
A YEAR OF SPRINGSSmart Delivery30%INDIE Live Expo Sale
AcalesiaXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Spotlight Sale
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN 25th Anniversary DLC – Cutting-Edge Aircraft Series SetAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN 25th Anniversary DLC – Experimental Aircraft Series SetAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN 25th Anniversary DLC – Original Aircraft Series – SetAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Season PassAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Aeon Must Die!Xbox One X Enhanced50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Aeon Must Die! – Wrathful King SetAdd-On33%Publisher Spotlight Series
Aery – Calm Mind 2Xbox One X Enhanced25%DWG*
Alekhine's GunXbox One, Xbox Series X/S85%Publisher Spotlight Series
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Deluxe EditionOptimized For Xbox Series X/S55%Publisher Spotlight Series
Aliens: Fireteam Elite – Deluxe Edition UpgradeAdd-On40%Publisher Spotlight Series
Angels of DeathXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Apex Legends – Champion EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Publisher Spotlight Series
Apex Legends – Champion EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Apex Legends – Champion EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Spring Add-On Sale
Ary and the Secret of SeasonsXbox One, Xbox Series X/S75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag – Season PassAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Assassin's Creed Odyssey – Gold EditionXbox One X Enhanced75%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Assassin's Creed Odyssey – Season PassAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Assassin's Creed Origins – Season PassAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Assassin's Creed Syndicate – Season PassAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Assassin's Creed Valhalla + Immortals Fenyx Rising BundleSmart Delivery65%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Assassin's Creed Valhalla + Watch Dogs: Legion BundleSmart Delivery60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Deluxe EditionSmart Delivery60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Ragnarök EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of RagnarökAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
Assetto Corsa Competizione GT4 Pack DLCAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Assetto Corsa Competizione Intercontinental GT Pack DLCAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Assetto Corsa Competizione – 2020 GT World Challenge Pack DLCAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Assetto Corsa Competizione – British GT Pack DLCAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Assetto Corsa – DLC Season PassAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Assetto Corsa – Ready To Race DLCAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Assetto Corsa – Red Pack DLCAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All!Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S35%Fighter Sale
ASURA'S WRATH – Episode 11.5Add-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
ASURA'S WRATH – Episode 15.5Add-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
ASURA'S WRATH – Episode PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
ASURA'S WRATH – Lost Episode 1Add-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
ASURA'S WRATH – Lost Episode 2Add-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Atlas (Game Preview)Game Preview67%DWG*
Back 4 BloodXbox Game Pass50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Back 4 Blood Annual PassAdd-On40%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Back 4 Blood Annual PassAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Back 4 Blood: Deluxe EditionSmart Delivery50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Batman: Arkham Knight Season PassAdd-On80%Spring Add-On Sale
Bear With Me: The Complete CollectionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Bear With Me: The Lost RobotsXbox One, Xbox Series X/S w/ Free Trial80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Beast QuestXbox One, Xbox Series X/S90%Publisher Spotlight Series
Black Desert – 1,000 PearlsAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Black Desert – 11,500 PearlsAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Black Desert – 2,040 PearlsAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Black Desert – 3,200 PearlsAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Black Desert – 4,360 PearlsAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Black Desert – 6,600 PearlsAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Blazing ChromeXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%Publisher Spotlight Series
Bloodstained Iga's Back Pack DLCAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Borderlands 3 – Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome JackpotAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Borderlands 3: Bounty of BloodAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Borderlands 3: Guns, Love, and TentaclesAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Borderlands 3: Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic FustercluckAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Boyfriend DungeonXbox Game Pass20%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Brawlhalla – Collector's PackAdd-On10%Spring Add-On Sale
Bright MemoryXbox Series X/S (Optimized)20%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps And BeansXbox One, Xbox Series X/S85%Fighter Sale
Call of CthulhuXbox One X Enhanced75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare Gold EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S67%Publisher Spotlight Series
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Standard EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Call Of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S67%Publisher Spotlight Series
Call Of Duty: GhostsXbox One, Xbox Series X/S67%Publisher Spotlight Series
Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Launch EditionXbox One X Enhanced67%Publisher Spotlight Series
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare RemasteredXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Digital Standard EditionXbox One X Enhanced50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Call of Duty: Vanguard – Cross-Gen BundleXbox One, Xbox Series X/S35%Publisher Spotlight Series
Call of Duty: Vanguard – Standard EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%Publisher Spotlight Series
CATTCHXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%Spotlight Sale
Century – Initiate PackAdd-On20%Fighter Sale
Chicken Police – Paint it RED!Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S35%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
ChorusSmart Delivery50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Code VeinXbox One X Enhanced30%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Coffee TalkXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%INDIE Live Expo Sale
ControlXbox One X Enhanced60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Control Expansion 1 "The Foundation"Add-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Control Expansion 2 "AWE"Add-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Control Season PassAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Control Ultimate EditionXbox Series X/S (Optimized)60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Cricket 22Xbox Game Pass30%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Cris TalesXbox Game Pass50%Publisher Spotlight Series
CrossCodeOptimized For Xbox Series X/S40%Publisher Spotlight Series
CrossCode Deluxe EditionOptimized For Xbox Series X/S40%Publisher Spotlight Series
CrossCode: Manlea SkinAdd-On50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Curse of the Dead GodsXbox Game Pass50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Curved SpaceSmart Delivery75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Cyberpunk 2077Xbox One X Enhanced50%Spotlight Sale
Cyberpunk 2077Xbox One X Enhanced50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Dark Souls II: Scholar Of The First SinXbox One, Xbox Series X/S33%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Darkestville CastleXbox One, Xbox Series X/S65%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Darksiders 3 DLC BundleAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Darksiders III – Deluxe EditionXbox One X Enhanced80%Fighter Sale
Dead AllianceXbox One, Xbox Series X/S85%Publisher Spotlight Series
DEAD OR ALIVE 1 UltimateXbox One Backward Compatible20%Fighter Sale
DEAD OR ALIVE 2 UltimateXbox One Backward Compatible20%Fighter Sale
Dead or Alive 3Xbox One Backward Compatible20%Fighter Sale
Dead Or Alive 5 Last Round (Full Game)Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Fighter Sale
Dead Or Alive 6: Digital Deluxe EditionXbox One X Enhanced75%Fighter Sale
Dead Or Alive 6: Season Pass 1Add-On50%Fighter Sale
Dead Or Alive 6: Season Pass 2Add-On50%Fighter Sale
Dead Or Alive 6: Season Pass 3Add-On50%Fighter Sale
Dead Or Alive 6: Season Pass 4Add-On50%Fighter Sale
DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer GameXbox Game Pass40%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Degrees Of SeparationXbox One, Xbox Series X/S70%Publisher Spotlight Series
Demetrios – The BIG Cynical AdventureXbox One, Xbox Series X/S90%Spotlight Sale
Desperados III Season PassAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – A Criminal PastAdd-On80%Spring Add-On Sale
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Assault PackAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Praxis Kit PackAdd-On80%Spring Add-On Sale
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Season PassAdd-On80%Spring Add-On Sale
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – System RiftAdd-On80%Spring Add-On Sale
Devil May Cry 5 Special EditionXbox Series X/S (Optimized)50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
DiRT 4EA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
DiRT RallyEA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
DiRT Rally 2.0EA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Disciples: Liberation Digital Deluxe EditionSmart Delivery25%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Disciples: Liberation – Paths to MadnessAdd-On10%Spring Add-On Sale
DiscoloredXbox One X Enhanced35%INDIE Live Expo Sale
DMC5SE – 1 Blue OrbAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
DMC5SE – 100,000 Red OrbsAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
DMC5SE – 3 Blue OrbsAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
DMC5SE – 5 Blue OrbsAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
DMC5SE – Complete In-game Unlock BundleXbox One, Xbox Series X/S25%Spring Add-On Sale
DMC5SE – Super Character 4-PackAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
Do Not Feed the MonkeysXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%Spotlight Sale
Dodgeball AcademiaXbox Game Pass20%DWG*
DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part OneXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Spring Add-On Sale
DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part TwoAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dr. AtominusXbox One, Xbox Series X/S20%Spotlight Sale
Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ PassAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Pass 2Add-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT – A NEW POWER AWAKENS SETAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT – TRUNKS – THE WARRIOR OF HOPEAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dungeon Escape: Console EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Spotlight Sale
Dungeons 3 – A Multitude of MapsAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dungeons 3 – Clash Of GodsAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dungeons 3 – Complete CollectionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dungeons 3 – Evil Of The CaribbeanAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dungeons 3 – Famous Last WordsAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dungeons 3 – Lord of the KingsAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dungeons 3 – Once Upon A TimeAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light – Harran Tactical Unit bundleAdd-On15%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light – HellraidAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light – Rais Elite BundleAdd-On15%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light – Retrowave bundleAdd-On30%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light – Shu WarriorAdd-On30%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light – The Bozak HordeAdd-On30%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light – Ultimate Survivor BundleAdd-On30%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light – Vintage Gunslinger BundleAdd-On15%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light: Season PassAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light: The FollowingAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
EA STAR WARS TRIPLE BUNDLEXbox One, Xbox Series X/S70%Publisher Spotlight Series
ELEX IISmart Delivery20%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Endurance: Space ActionXbox One X Enhanced33%Spotlight Sale
ExtinctionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S85%Publisher Spotlight Series
Extinction: Deluxe EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S85%Publisher Spotlight Series
Fallout 4: AutomatronAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Fallout 4: Contraptions WorkshopAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Fallout 4: Far HarborAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Fallout 4: Nuka-WorldAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Fallout 4: Season PassAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Fallout 4: Vault-Tec WorkshopAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Fallout 4: Wasteland WorkshopAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Faraday ProtocolXbox One X Enhanced60%Publisher Spotlight Series
FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition Xbox One & Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S65%Publisher Spotlight Series
FIFA 22 Xbox OneXbox One, Xbox Series X/S85%Publisher Spotlight Series
FIFA 22 Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S70%Publisher Spotlight Series
FIFA 22 Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Fight Night Champion (Back Compat)EA Play75%Fighter Sale
For Honor – Marching Fire EditionOptimized For Xbox Series X/S75%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
For Honor – Year 1 Heroes BundleAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
For Honor – Year 3 PassAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Forza Horizon 4 Deluxe EditionXbox Play Anywhere65%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Forza Horizon 4 Fortune IslandAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed ChampionsAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Forza Horizon 4 Standard EditionXbox Game Pass67%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Add-Ons BundleAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate EditionSmart Delivery65%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Frane: Dragons' OdysseyXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Spotlight Sale
Generation Zero – Base Defense PackAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Generation Zero – Story BundleXbox One, Xbox Series X/S35%Spring Add-On Sale
Genesis NoirXbox Game Pass50%DWG*
Get-A-Grip Chip and the Body BugsXbox One X Enhanced20%INDIE Live Expo Sale
GhostrunnerSmart Delivery60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Ghostrunner: Jack's BundleAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Giraffe and Annika(ジラフとアンニカ)Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Golf With Your Friends – Caddy PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Gomselmash Palesse CS – 200Add-On15%Spring Add-On Sale
GreedFallXbox Game Pass60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
GreedFall – Gold EditionSmart Delivery55%Publisher Spotlight Series
GreedFall – The de Vespe ConspiracyAdd-On33%Publisher Spotlight Series
GRID LegendsSmart Delivery40%Publisher Spotlight Series
GRID Legends: Deluxe EditionSmart Delivery40%Publisher Spotlight Series
Headliner: NoviNewsXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Henchman StorySmart Delivery35%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Historical TrilogyXbox One, Xbox Series X/S65%Spotlight Sale
HITMAN Trilogy Premium Add-ons BundleAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Hood: Outlaws & LegendsSmart Delivery50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Hood: Outlaws & Legends – Forest Lords PackAdd-On33%Publisher Spotlight Series
HOT WHEELS Pass Vol. 1Add-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
HOT WHEELS Pass Vol. 1 – Xbox Series X/SAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
HOT WHEELS Pass Vol. 2Add-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
HOT WHEELS Pass Vol. 2 – Xbox Series X/SAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED – Ultimate Stunt Edition – Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Hunt: Showdown – Blade Hunter BundleAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Hunt: Showdown – Blood and Bone BundleAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Hunt: Showdown – For the Bounty BundleXbox One, Xbox Series X/S70%Spring Add-On Sale
Hunt: Showdown – Gunslingers BundleAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Hunt: Showdown – The Companion BundleAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Hunt: Showdown – The Prodigal DaughterAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Hunt: Showdown – The Seekers BundleAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Hunt: Showdown – The Uncanny BundleAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Hunt: Showdown – They Came From SalemAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Hunting Simulator 2 Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Hunting Simulator 2: Elite Edition Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
I Am AliveXbox One Backward Compatible70%DWG*
Illusion of L'PhalciaXbox Play Anywhere50%Spotlight Sale
Imagine EarthOptimized For Xbox Series X/S25%INDIE Live Expo Sale
In Sound MindXbox Series X/S50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Indivisible – Razmi ChallengesAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
InfernaxXbox Game Pass20%Publisher Spotlight Series
Injustice 2Xbox Game Pass67%Fighter Sale
Injustice 2 – Black MantaAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2 – DarkseidAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2 – EnchantressAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2 – Red HoodAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2 – StarfireAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2 – Ultimate PackAdd-On75%Fighter Sale
Injustice 2: Fighter Pack 1Add-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2: Fighter Pack 2Add-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2: Fighter Pack 3Add-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2: HellboyAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2: Infinite TransformsAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2: RaidenAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2: Sub-ZeroAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice 2: TMNTAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Injustice – The AtomAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Insurgency: SandstormOptimized For Xbox Series X/S33%Publisher Spotlight Series
It Takes Two – Digital VersionEA Play50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Journey to the Savage Planet – Hot Garbage DLCAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution 2: Camp Cretaceous Dinosaur PackAdd-On15%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution 2: Deluxe Upgrade PackAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution 2: Early Cretaceous PackAdd-On20%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Carnivore Dinosaur PackAdd-On45%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Claire's SanctuaryAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Cretaceous Dinosaur PackAdd-On45%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Deluxe ContentAdd-On65%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Dinosaur CollectionAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Expansion CollectionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Herbivore Dinosaur PackAdd-On45%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Raptor Squad Skin CollectionAdd-On45%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic ParkAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Jurassic World Evolution: Secrets of Dr WuAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Capstone Bloodhound RPGAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Combat BuggyAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Explosive Weapon PackAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Final Argument Sniper RifleAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Kousava RifleAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Mech Land AssaultAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Mini-Gun Racing BoatAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Reaper Missile MechAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Rocket Launcher Sports CarAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Sky FortressAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3 – Ultimate Mission, Weapon And Vehicle PackAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3: Air, Land & Sea Expansion PassAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 3: Bavarium Sea HeistAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Adversary Assault Vehicle PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Black Market PackAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Brawler MechAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Danger RisingAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Dare Devils of DestructionAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Deathstalker Scorpion PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Expansion PassAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Golden Gear PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Los DemoniosAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Neon Racer PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Reloaded Content PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Renegade PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Sea Dogs Vehicle PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Shark and Bark Vehicle PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Soaring Speed Vehicle PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – The DragonAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Cause 4 – Toy Vehicle PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Just Dance 2022 Deluxe EditionSmart Delivery45%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
KAMIKOXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Kerbal Space Program Enhanced EditionOptimized For Xbox Series X/S75%DWG*
Kerbal Space Program: Breaking GroundAdd-On25%DWG*
Kerbal Space Program: History and Parts PackAdd-On50%DWG*
Kingdom Come: Deliverance – A Woman's LotAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Kingdom Come: Deliverance – DLC CollectionAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning – FateswornAdd-On30%Spring Add-On Sale
KOF XV Team Pass 1Add-On40%Fighter Sale
Kraken Academy!!Xbox Game Pass25%DWG*
L.A. NoireXbox One X Enhanced50%DWG*
LA-MULANAXbox One, Xbox Series X/S75%INDIE Live Expo Sale
LA-MULANA 2Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S75%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir AdventureXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%INDIE Live Expo Sale
LEGO Batman 3: Season PassAdd-On80%Spring Add-On Sale
LEGO DC Super-Villains Season PassAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Season PassAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
LEGO Marvel's Avengers Season PassAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
LEGO Worlds Classic Space Pack and Monsters Pack BundleAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Let's Sing 2022 Song PassAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Lichdom: BattlemageXbox One, Xbox Series X/S80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Life is Strange: True ColorsXbox Game Pass50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Life is Strange: True Colors – Deluxe EditionSmart Delivery50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Life is Strange: True Colors – Ultimate EditionSmart Delivery25%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Lindner Geotrac 134epAdd-On15%Spring Add-On Sale
Lost in RandomEA Play50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Madden NFL 22 Xbox Series X/SEA Play75%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Mars: War LogsXbox One Backward Compatible67%DWG*
Mass Effect Legendary EditionEA Play60%Publisher Spotlight Series
Maximum Football 2019Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Maximum Football 2020Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Mayhem BrawlerXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Fighter Sale
Mechstermination ForceXbox Play Anywhere40%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Metro Exodus Expansion PassAdd-On65%Spring Add-On Sale
Metro Exodus Gold EditionSmart Delivery75%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Metro Exodus – Sam's StoryAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Metro Exodus – The Two ColonelsAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Outlaw Tribe Nemesis ExpansionAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Slaughter Tribe Nemesis ExpansionAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Story Expansion PassAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – The Blade Of Galadriel Story ExpansionAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Middle-earth: Shadow of War – The Desolation of Mordor Story ExpansionAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Momodora: Reverie Under the MoonlightXbox One, Xbox Series X/S80%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Monster Energy Supercross 4 – Season PassAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Monster Energy Supercross 4 – Season Pass – Xbox Series X/SAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Monster Energy Supercross 5 – Special EditionSmart Delivery30%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 5Smart Delivery30%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Monster HarvestXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Spotlight Sale
Monster Truck Championship Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Monster Truck Championship – Rebel Hunter Edition Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Moon HuntersXbox One, Xbox Series X/S90%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Moonfall UltimateXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%Spotlight Sale
Mortal Kombat 11Xbox Game Pass67%Fighter Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat PackAdd-On55%Fighter Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack 2Add-On55%Fighter Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 UltimateSmart Delivery60%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Add-On BundleAdd-On65%Fighter Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – FujinAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – Klassic MK Movie Skin PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – Masquerade Skin PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – MileenaAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – NightwolfAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – RainAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – RamboAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – RoboCopAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – Shang TsungAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – Shao KahnAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – SheevaAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – SindelAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – SpawnAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – Terminator T-800Add-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11 – The JokerAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath ExpansionAdd-On65%Fighter Sale
Mortal Kombat XXbox One, Xbox Series X/S67%Fighter Sale
Mortal Kombat X – AlienAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat X – GoroAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat X – LeatherfaceAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat X – PredatorAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat X – TremorAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat X – TriborgAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Mortal Kombat X – XL PackAdd-On75%Fighter Sale
Moving Out – Movers In ParadiseAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Moving Out – The Employees of the Month PackAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
MR. X NIGHTMAREPC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Publisher Spotlight Series
MudRunner – American Wilds EditionXbox One X Enhanced75%Publisher Spotlight Series
MX vs ATV All Out 2017 Honda Vehicle BundleAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
MX vs ATV All Out 2017 KTM Vehicle BundleAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
MX vs ATV All Out 2017 Yamaha Vehicle BundleAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
MX vs ATV All Out – 2020 AMA Pro Motocross ChampionshipAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
MX vs ATV All Out – Ricky Carmichael Farm – GOATAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
MX vs. ATV Supercross Encore – 2015 KTM Vehicle BundleXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%Spring Add-On Sale
MX vs. ATV Supercross Encore – James Stewart CompoundAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
My Friend Peppa PigXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2 Celebration Wear SetAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2 Cheerleader Costume SetAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2 Outlaw Suit SetAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2 Season PassAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2 Villainous Wear SetAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2 Weekend Clothes 1-A Lively SetAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2 Weekend Clothes 1-A Serious SetAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 – Gaara's Tale Extra Scenario PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 – Road To Boruto PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 – Shikamaru's Tale Extra Scenario PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: UNS 4 ROAD TO BORUTO NEXT GENERATIONS PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Naruto Storm 4 – Season PassAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Need For SpeedEA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Need For Speed HeatEA Play80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Need For Speed Heat Deluxe EditionXbox One X Enhanced80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Need For Speed Heat Deluxe Edition UpgradeAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit RemasteredEA Play80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Need For Speed PaybackEA Play60%Publisher Spotlight Series
Need For Speed Payback – Deluxe EditionXbox One X Enhanced70%Publisher Spotlight Series
Need For Speed RivalsEA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Neon Abyss – Alter EgoAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Neon Abyss – Loveable Rogues PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
NHL 22 Xbox OneEA Play67%Publisher Spotlight Series
NHL 22 Xbox Series X/SEA Play67%Publisher Spotlight Series
NHL 22 Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S67%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Ninja SkinXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Publisher Spotlight Series
Ninjin: Clash of CarrotsXbox One, Xbox Series X/S w/ Free Trial80%Publisher Spotlight Series
No Longer HomeXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%DWG*
ObliteracersXbox One, Xbox Series X/S75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Oliver's Adventures in the FairylandXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Spotlight Sale
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 Land of Wano PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 The Worst Generation PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 Whole Cake Island PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
OthercideXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%Publisher Spotlight Series
OutlandXbox One Backward Compatible70%DWG*
Outward – The SoroboreansAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Outward: The Three BrothersAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Overcooked! 2 – Campfire Cook OffAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Overcooked! 2 – Carnival of ChaosAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Overcooked! 2 – Night of the Hangry HordeAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Overcooked! 2 – Season PassAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Overcooked! 2 – Surf 'n' TurfAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Overcooked! 2 – Too Many Cooks PackAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Override 2: Super Mech LeagueSmart Delivery75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Override 2: Super Mech League — Ultraman Deluxe EditionSmart Delivery75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Override: Mech City BrawlXbox One X Enhanced75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Override: Mech City Brawl – Super Charged Mega EditionXbox One X Enhanced75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Paladins Deluxe Edition 2022Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%Spring Add-On Sale
Paladins Gold EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S67%Spring Add-On Sale
Paladins Season Pass 2022Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S25%Spring Add-On Sale
Paladins Sky Whale PackXbox One, Xbox Series X/S25%Spring Add-On Sale
Paladins Starter EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%Spring Add-On Sale
Paladins – Deal of the Day UnlockAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
Paladins – Nightmare PackAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
Pang AdventuresXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%Publisher Spotlight Series
Paradise KillerXbox Game Pass25%DWG*
Paradox ErrorXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%Spotlight Sale
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition – The Big Score DLC Bundle!Add-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Payday 2: The Crimewave CollectionAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Phoenotopia: AwakeningOptimized For Xbox Series X/S30%INDIE Live Expo Sale
PJ Masks: Heroes of the NightXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Planet Coaster: Adventure PackAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: Classic Rides CollectionAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: Deluxe Rides CollectionAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: GhostbustersAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: Magnificent Rides CollectionAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: Spooky & Adventure BundleAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: Spooky PackAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: Studios PackAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: Vintage & World's Fair BundleAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: Vintage PackAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Planet Coaster: World's Fair PackAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 Super Fertilizer UpgradeAdd-On35%Spring Add-On Sale
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For NeighborvilleEA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Deluxe EditionXbox One X Enhanced65%Publisher Spotlight Series
Port Royale 4Optimized For Xbox Series X/S50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Port Royale 4 – BuccaneersAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
Portal Knights – Druids, Furfolk, and Relic DefenseAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Portal Knights – Elves, Rogues, and RiftsAdd-On40%Spring Add-On Sale
Prey: MooncrashAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Prince of Persia ClassicXbox One Backward Compatible75%DWG*
Psychonauts 2Xbox Game Pass40%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
PupperazziXbox Game Pass15%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Pure Farming 2018 – Germany MapAdd-On15%Spring Add-On Sale
Pure Farming 2018 – Landini Rex FAdd-On15%Spring Add-On Sale
Railway Empire – Crossing the AndesAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Railway Empire – Down UnderAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Railway Empire – FranceAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Railway Empire – GermanyAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Railway Empire – Great Britain & IrelandAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Railway Empire – JapanAdd-On30%Spring Add-On Sale
Railway Empire – MexicoAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Railway Empire – Northern EuropeAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Railway Empire – The Great LakesAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Raji: An Ancient EpiсXbox Game Pass50%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-Xbox Game Pass30%INDIE Live Expo Sale
RelictaSmart Delivery80%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Remothered: Broken PorcelainXbox One, Xbox Series X/S75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Resident Evil Village – Extra Content Shop All Access VoucherAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
Resident Evil Village – Mr. Raccoon Weapon CharmAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
Resident Evil Village – Survival Resources PackAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
Resident Evil Village – Trauma PackAdd-On25%Spring Add-On Sale
RIDE 4 – Season PassAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Riders Republic Gold EditionSmart Delivery50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Riders Republic Year 1 PassAdd-On35%Spring Add-On Sale
Rims Racing : Ultimate Edition Xbox One & Xbox Series X/SOptimized For Xbox Series X/S40%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
RiMS Racing Xbox Series X/SXbox Series X/S (Optimized)50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Rise of the Tomb Raider – 20 Year Celebration PackAdd-On75%Spring Add-On Sale
Rising HellXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Risk: Urban AssaultXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%DWG*
Road RageXbox One, Xbox Series X/S80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Rock of Ages 3: Make & BreakXbox One, Xbox Series X/S75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Rogue Company: Power Ballad PackXbox One, Xbox Series X/S25%Spring Add-On Sale
Rogue Company: Rogue EditionSmart Delivery60%Spring Add-On Sale
Rogue Company: Ultimate EditionSmart Delivery60%Spring Add-On Sale
Rogue Company: Year 1 PassSmart Delivery40%Spring Add-On Sale
Rogue StormersXbox One, Xbox Series X/S80%Fighter Sale
Roguebook Xbox Series X/SXbox One, Xbox Series X/S25%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Roguebook – Deluxe Edition Xbox Series X/S & Xbox OneXbox One, Xbox Series X/S25%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Ruined King: A League of Legends StoryXbox One, Xbox Series X/S35%Spotlight Sale
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story – Deluxe EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S35%Spotlight Sale
RustlerSmart Delivery45%Publisher Spotlight Series
Saints Row The Third RemasteredSmart Delivery75%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Sayonara Wild HeartsXbox One X Enhanced40%DWG*
SCARLET NEXUS Bond Enhancement Pack 1Add-On30%Spring Add-On Sale
SCARLET NEXUS Bond Enhancement Pack 2Add-On30%Spring Add-On Sale
SCARLET NEXUS Ultimate EditionSmart Delivery33%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Shadow GangsXbox One X Enhanced25%Fighter Sale
Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Definitive Edition Extra ContentAdd-On70%Spring Add-On Sale
Shadow Warrior 3Smart Delivery40%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Shadows: Awakening – Necrophage's CurseAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Shadows: Awakening – The Chromaton ChroniclesAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Shady Part of MeXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%Publisher Spotlight Series
Sherlock Holmes Chapter OneOptimized For Xbox Series X/S35%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Shing!Optimized For Xbox Series X/S75%INDIE Live Expo Sale
ShiroXbox One, Xbox Series X/S20%Spotlight Sale
Sisters Royale: Five Sisters Under FireXbox Play Anywhere70%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Skate (Back Compat)EA Play67%Publisher Spotlight Series
Skate 3 (Back Compat)EA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Slide StarsXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Spotlight Sale
SMITE Gecko Guardian BundleXbox One, Xbox Series X/S25%Spring Add-On Sale
SMITE Season Pass 2022Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S25%Spring Add-On Sale
SMITE Ultimate God Pack BundleAdd-On67%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Abstract Assassin Skin PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Claws are Out Skin PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Crossbow Carnage Weapons PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Crossbow Chaos Weapon PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Cyril Weapon SkinAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – EURO Skin PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Fire & Smoke Skin PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Hail & Ice Skin PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Lock n' Load Weapons PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Safari Sadist Skin PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Savage Serpents Skin PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – shroud DLC PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Solitary Sniper Weapons PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Tactical Tracker Weapons PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Wild Thing Skin PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts – Merciless Marksman Weapon & Skin DLC PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts – Savage Sniper Weapons PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts – Seeker's Selects Weapons PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts – World Flags Skin PackAdd-On33%Spring Add-On Sale
SnowRunnerXbox Game Pass50%Publisher Spotlight Series
SnowRunner – Season PassAdd-On20%Publisher Spotlight Series
SnowRunner – Year 2 PassAdd-On20%Publisher Spotlight Series
Soul AxiomXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%Spotlight Sale
South Park: The Fractured but Whole – SEASON PASSAdd-On60%Spring Add-On Sale
Space CrewXbox One, Xbox Series X/S75%Spotlight Sale
Space Moth Lunar EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Spacebase Startopia – Extended Edition Bonus ContentAdd-On50%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Speed 3 – Grand PrixXbox One, Xbox Series X/S50%Spotlight Sale
Speed LimitXbox One, Xbox Series X/S70%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Spider Solitaire FXbox Play Anywhere50%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Star Hunter DXXbox Play Anywhere70%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Star Wars Battlefront IIEA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Star Wars Battlefront II Celebration Edition UpgradeAdd-On50%Spring Add-On Sale
Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration EditionXbox One X Enhanced80%Publisher Spotlight Series
Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderEA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe EditionOptimized For Xbox Series X/S70%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
Star Wars SquadronsEA Play75%Publisher Spotlight Series
Star Wars SquadronsEA Play75%Optimized For Next Gen Sale
StelaXbox One X Enhanced70%Spotlight Sale
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary CollectionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S60%Fighter Sale
Street Fighter IVXbox One Backward Compatible80%Fighter Sale
Streets of Rage 4Xbox Play Anywhere50%Publisher Spotlight Series
SubaraCityXbox One, Xbox Series X/S40%INDIE Live Expo Sale
Sublevel Zero ReduxXbox One, Xbox Series X/S80%Spotlight Sale
Super Animal Royale Super EditionXbox One, Xbox Series X/S30%Publisher Spotlight Series
Super Night RidersXbox One X Enhanced75%Spotlight Sale
Super Puzzle Fighter Turbo II HD RemixXbox One Backward Compatible80%Fighter Sale
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade EditionXbox One Backward Compatible80%Fighter Sale
Tales from the BorderlandsXbox One, Xbox Series X/S25%DWG*
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A catalog of games

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

From $1/month at Xbox$40 at Amazon (3-month subscription)$15 at Amazon (1-month subscription)

All your gaming needs, in one subscription

Is the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate the best value in all of gaming? It's possible. Ultimate bundles your Xbox Live Gold subscription, Xbox Game Pass for Xbox consoles and PC Game Pass for Windows devices, and Xbox Cloud Gaming for on-the-go fun. That means access to hundreds of games, with more added all the time, for a single monthly subscription cost.

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Xbox DRM explained: 'Home' console, console sharing, licenses, and more

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Demystifying the Xbox licensing process.

Recently, an Xbox outage put the spotlight on the console's DRM practices, also known as digital rights management. It refers to the mechanics that attach ownership and entitlement to a digital piece of content, whether it's a movie, mp3, or in this case, video game. Microsoft has been criticized for having stricter policies around DRM than other platforms, with no contingency plan in place for a theoretical future where Microsoft's server factory shuts down, leaving users without the ability to authenticate ownership of their content. Although generally, Xbox's DRM works similarly to other content platforms, from iOS to PlayStation.

Here's what you need to know about Xbox's DRM systems on the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles, and how you can ensure you're always able to play compatible games offline in the event of a server outage.

Xbox's DRM explained

Xbox game library

In eons past, proof of ownership was as good as owning the disc or cartridge, but in our digital world where sharing consoles and content is more prevalent, platform holders use DRM or "digital rights management" to assign your content to specific accounts. In the case of Xbox, when you purchase a digital item, it becomes tied to your Microsoft Account, which is whatever email and password you used to sign up for Microsoft services for tools like Office, Outlook, or Windows itself.

This Microsoft account is a one-stop shop for all of your licensed digital goods, whether it's games from the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, or shows from the Movies & TV app. You can sign into any Windows PC or Xbox console and have your content and licenses come along for the ride with you, but additionally, you can also assign one Xbox console to be your "home" console, where licenses remain permanently available even in the event of an internet outage.

Microsoft Movies & TV

On Xbox, Movies & TV streams from the internet and cannot be downloaded for offline use, thus it always needs an internet connection to verify its DRM status. Xbox games, however, can be used offline in certain scenarios.

Indeed, for digital licenses, Microsoft essentially verifies proof of ownership in two ways. For games that work offline and don't need an internet connection to play, in the vast majority of cases, they remain accessible even if your Xbox has been permanently disconnected from the internet — at least if your Xbox is set to your home console, which I'll explain a bit more about in the next section.

Recently, we spoke to Microsoft on the topic of Xbox's DRM, and there are some nuances when it comes to what constitutes ownership activation.

Recently, we spoke to Microsoft on the topic of Xbox's DRM, and there are some nuances when it comes to what constitutes ownership activation. According to Microsoft, most games pull down their offline entitlement licenses at the point of download. However, developmental nuances in other games may mean that you'll only fully activate the offline entitlement if you have opened the game at least one time. In the case of disc-based games on an Xbox One or Xbox Series X console, simply inserting the disc activates your ownership entitlement. But indeed, if you download a game and find that it won't open during an internet outage despite the fact it's an offline game, it may be because the offline entitlement hasn't been activated for whatever reason. It's always worth launching a game at least once to ensure that the entitlement has fully propagated.

Xbox games that have been activated properly for offline use remain active for offline use forever, and their licenses do not expire. If you change your home console over to another console, however, the entitlement on the games will expire as soon as it becomes connected to a fresh internet connection.

What exactly is a "home" console, anyway? Let's look at that in the next section.

Xbox console sharing explained

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In the case of disc-based games, they are only available on whatever console you've inserted the disc into. However, digital games come with a lesser-known bonus feature, of being able to run on two separate consoles simultaneously.

Generally known as "game sharing," this is the practice by which two users on two separate Xbox consoles can pool digital games licenses together, by doubling up on their login details. You see, Microsoft Accounts come with dual ownership entitlements. One console is designated as your "home" console, which lets you use games offline, even without online verification. You also have a "cloud" entitlement, which lets you log into any other Xbox, and verify ownership of your games over an online DRM check.

People use this feature to share games within the same household or with a friend remotely. If you set your friend's console as your "home" console, and use your remote login to sign in and play on your own console, both you and your friend would get full access to your digital games simultaneously. The downside is that, if you don't have an internet connection, the cloud login will expire after roughly 15 minutes, locking you out of your games.

Xbox Live is generally up 98% of the time, but a long weekend outage in May 2022 put a spotlight on the potential pitfalls of using this feature. Microsoft's authentication servers went down, meaning that users who hadn't properly activated their offline games, or were using their cloud login to play on their consoles, were no longer able to verify entitlement to their own content. To ensure you're able to play offline games at all times, you need to have set your console to be your home console, which is enabled by default the first time you sign into an Xbox.

Setting your console up for offline play

To play games offline, you need to have your Xbox set up as your "home" console. This is because you only get offline entitlements on a single console that you designate as yours for use at home, irrespective of whether the internet is connected or not. If you've only ever signed into one Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S console, that will automatically be your home console, but if you've ever console shared, it might be worth checking the status of your console.

  1. Open the guide using the Xbox button, and navigate right to Settings.

    Set Home Xbox Console

  2. Under general, select Personalization.

    Set Home Xbox Console

  3. Select My home Xbox at the bottom. You may be prompted to enter your pass key.
  4. Here, you can put a checkmark in the "Make this my home Xbox" box.

    Set Home Xbox Console

Now, you'll be able to always play offline games on this console, as will anyone else who signs into this console. It's worth noting that while most digital games get their licenses at the point of download, some games need to have launched at least once to fully activate their offline license entitlement. Your home console will also automatically share its Xbox Live Gold multiplayer entitlement, alongside any Xbox Game Pass entitlement you may have, regardless of who's signed in on that console.

Naturally, games that require an internet connection to play like Call of Duty: Warzone won't work without an internet connection, but many singleplayer offline games like Ori and the Will of the Wisps or Minecraft local servers will work just fine.

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Chivalry 2 is finally coming to Steam alongside a bunch of new content

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Chivalry 2

The Tenosian Invasion update brings horses to Chivalry 2, and brings Chivalry 2 to Steam.

What you need to know

  • Chivalry 2, from Torn Banner Studios and Tripwire Interactive, is nearing its one-year anniversary after its release.
  • To celebrate, the game is launching on Steam alongside a major new content update dubbed "Tenosian Invasion."
  • The update brings a ton of new content, including new maps, cosmetics, gameplay objectives, and mounted combat with horses.
  • Players will be able to gallop onto the battlefield after Chivalry 2 gallops onto Steam on June 12, 2022.

One of the most memorable game launches of 2021 was Chivalry 2, which managed to deliver brutal, challenging, and surprisingly fun (and funny) medieval-inspired combat through an expansive online multiplayer experience. Since its launch, Torn Banner Studios and Tripwire Interactive have released a multitude of content updates and patches, improving the fantastic foundation upon which Chivalry 2 is built. Next month, the title is gaining even more new content — and is launching on a new platform.

As reported by PC Gamer, Chivalry 2 players are about to experience the Tenosian Invasion update, which will add a ton of fresh content to the title. Most notably, Torn Banner Studios is finally delivering on its pre-launch promises by adding horses (and mounted combat) to the game. Here's a quick rundown of what players can expect from Chivalry 2's Tenosian Invasion update:

  • Mounted combat. Horses are coming to Chivalry 2, adding a new degree of absurdity to the gore-filled online multiplayer title. Torn Banner Studios put a lot of work into ensuring horses weave in with the rest of Chivalry 2's gameplay, including:
    • The full might of Chivalry's combat, but on horse, including reworked special attacks, mounted archery, and anything else you can imagine, including being able to kick with your horse
    • Jousting, which utilizes lances (a new, horse-specific weapon) to knock enemy players from their mounts or decimate ground forces
    • Increased functionality for barriers and defensive fortifications, which restrict horse movement
    • And much more
  • New faction. A new faction is joining Chivalry 2, Tenosia, which features unique styles and a new color scheme players can explore and customize.
  • New cosmetics. A ton of new cosmetics are being added to the expanding Chivalry 2 library, with inspirations from the Ottoman Empire (represented by in-game Tenosia), The Crusades, and more.
  • Four new maps. Two brand-new maps are coming to Chivalry 2 with the update, one of the new maps includes an alternative variant, and an existing map is also gaining a new variant. These maps include:
    • The Razing of Askandir, a new objective map featuring a massive library
    • The Breach of Baudwyn, a new objective map featuring lots of explosions and gunpowder
    • Desert, a Team Deathmatch variant of The Breach of Baudwyn
    • The Charge of Wardenglade, which incorporates horses into a Team Deathmatch variant of The Battle of Wardenglade
  • Console server browsers. Console players on Xbox and PlayStation can rejoice, as the upcoming update brings PC-exclusive features to both platforms: server browsers and dueling servers.

Tenosian Invasion is clearly a sizeable update for Chivalry 2, but many potential players will undoubtedly be more excited by the other piece of Chivalry news from Torn Banner Studios. After a year of Epic Games Store exclusivity, Chivalry 2 is coming to Steam. Chivalry 2 is already one of the best PC games, but its player base has been somewhat limited by its absence on the largest PC platform. Now, Steam players will be able to experience Chivalry 2 at its very best, after enjoying a year of content updates and improvements.

The "Tenosian Invasion" update for Chivalry 2 will arrive on June 12, 2022, launching simultaneously on every platform on which the game is available, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and PC through the Epic Games Store and Steam. If it has been a while since you've played, or you're considering jumping in for the first time, our Chivalry 2 beginner's guide has everything you need to hack and slash your way through the battlefield.

Steamy equestrians

Chivalry 2

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$40 at Xbox (Xbox, Standard Edition)$50 at Xbox (Xbox, Special Edition)See at Steam (PC)

New content and new players.

Chivalry 2 is an epic online multiplayer game pitting players against each other in brutal, often-hilarious medieval-inspired combat. After a year of consistent post-launch support, Chivalry 2 is finally launching on Steam, alongside the game's largest, horse-themed update yet: Tenosian Invasion.

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Here's this week's Halo Infinite Ultimate Challenge and reward

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Halo Infinite Last Spartan Standing

Play well and be rewarded, Spartan.

While purchasing and progressing through the Halo Infinite Battle Pass is the primary way players can earn cosmetics in Halo Infinite's multiplayer, it's not the only way. Each week, players have an opportunity to complete an Ultimate Challenge, at which point they'll be rewarded with a special reward.

In this guide, we'll go over what the Ultimate Challenge and reward is this week, what the best way to complete the challenge is, how to get Ultimate Challenges, and when they refresh each week.

How to get Halo Infinite Ultimate Challenges

Halo Infinite Lone Wolves

To get the Ultimate Challenge that's available each week, players will need to complete all of their other weekly challenges for the week. Currently, players are given 20 different weekly challenges every week, though this number could change in the future. Once all 20 of these weekly challenges are completed, players will then be given their Ultimate Challenge for the week.

Halo Infinite Ultimate Challenge and reward this week

Halo Infinite Alabaster Cognac

The Halo Infinite Ultimate Challenge this week is High Score, which requires you to earn 5,000 cumulative player score in PvP Matches. Completing this challenge is pretty easy, as all you have to do is play matches until you've earned 5,000 score cumulatively. We highly recommend playing Big Team Battle to complete this challenge fast, as the abundance of vehicles and power weapons make it easier to score lots of kills and assists.

After completing the challenge, players will unlock the Alabaster Cognac vehicle coating. This coating is white, red, gray, and yellow, and it's available to equip on the Razorback vehicle. Players can equip it in the Vehicle Bay within the Customization menu.

Halo Infinite's multiplayer is free to play and is available on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One consoles, and Windows PCs. It's a ton of fun, and paired with the Halo Infinite campaign, it's easily one of the best Xbox games available right now.

The legend returns

Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite

Free at Microsoft (Xbox & PC)$43 at Amazon (Xbox)

Halo Infinite promises fans the most expansive Halo experience to date, featuring a fantastic campaign with a dynamic open world and an excellent story as well as an exciting free-to-play multiplayer with strong core gameplay and plenty of awesome cosmetic unlocks.

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Upcoming Overwatch 2 event to reveal plans for the next beta

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Overwatch 2

Come mid-June, we'll know more about the future of Overwatch 2.

What you need to know

  • Developer Blizzard has announced that an Overwatch 2 event is coming on Jun. 16, and that it will reveal its plans for Overwatch 2 in the coming months.
  • Details about the next Overwatch 2 PvP beta will be revealed in this update as well.
  • Overwatch 2 is radically changing Overwatch's PvP by moving the game to a 5v5 format and reworking several heroes.

Following the conclusion of the recent Overwatch 2 beta test, developer Blizzard Entertainment has announced that a special Overwatch 2 event will be hosted on Jun. 16. During this event, the developers will share their plans for the next several months of 2022, and will also provide information regarding the next Overwatch 2 beta.

The Overwatch 2 beta introduced some of the earthshattering changes the sequel will introduce to the original game's PvP — namely, the move to a 5v5 format with one less tank and radical balance adjustments to many heroes — and it will be interesting to see how the developers at Blizzard continue to tweak and rework the game's heroes. During the event, it's likely that we'll get a closer look at some of these changes ahead of their implementation in a future beta test. Overwatch 2 has several heroes that need help, so hopefully Blizzard has plans to help these characters fit better into the 5v5 era.

We also haven't seen anything from the paid PvE campaign side of Overwatch 2 since it was announced in 2019, so there's a chance that the developers will show off their progress on that front as well. However, it's fairly unlikely, as the developers have committed to releasing the PvE and PvP separately and appear to be entirely committed to perfecting Overwatch 2's PvP first.

Overwatch 2 Mei

Now that the first beta has concluded, the question on everyone's mind is "When will the next beta start?" Blizzard will probably reveal the release date of the second Overwatch 2 beta during this event as well, though it's also possible that the studio may not want to commit to a hard launch date for it yet. Hopefully the second beta arrives sooner rather than later so that players can continue rigorously testing the new direction Blizzard is taking its popular hero shooter in.

The Overwatch 2 beta represented the Overwatch community's first taste of Overwatch 2, a massive (and free) overhaul to the original Overwatch that will rework many of the game's characters and shift the PvP to a 5v5 format by removing a tank from each team. If you'd like to try out future Overwatch 2 betas, you'll need to own a copy of the original game and then sign up for it. Overwatch is one of the best PC games available, so you should definitely pick it up if you don't have it already.

Get the game

Overwatch

$40 at Best Buy (PC)$39 at Amazon (Xbox)$60 at Xbox Store (Xbox)

The cavalry's here!

Overwatch is a competitive team-based shooter set in a futuristic world of cybernetics and robotics. All of your progress and cosmetics from Overwatch will carry forward into Overwatch 2, and you'll also need the game to be able to play the Overwatch 2 beta.

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Here's everything you need to know about using the Xbox Series X|S online

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Even the fastest consoles can be brought down by slow internet.

Microsoft's latest consoles may count among the fastest and most powerful consoles ever released, but all the hardware prowess in the world matters little if your connection to the internet is tenuous or unreliable. High latency or moments of lag can mean the difference between victory and defeat in an online multiplayer game, and the difference between fun and frustration when using your Xbox.

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are undoubtedly impressive, but they can't overcome these issues on their own. In this Xbox Series X|S networking guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about connecting your console to the internet, ensuring your connection is smooth and consistent, and making the most of online multiplayer games. Follow these in-depth tips and tricks if you have any problems getting, or staying, online.

A catalog of games

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

From $1/month at Xbox$40 at Amazon (3-month subscription)$15 at Amazon (1-month subscription)

All your gaming needs, in one subscription

Is the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate the best value in all of gaming? It's possible. Ultimate bundles your Xbox Live Gold subscription, an Xbox Game Pass subscription for both Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and Xbox Cloud Gaming for on-the-go. That means access to hundreds of games, with more added all the time, for a single monthly subscription cost.

How do I connect to the internet with Xbox Series X|S?

Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S

The first step to pairing your powerful Xbox Series X|S with the internet is, well, getting your console online. There are two ways to connect your Xbox Series X|S to the internet: wired and wireless.

For most people, a wired internet connection is going to be the preferred route. A physical connection between your console and your router guarantees the best speeds and stability, at the expense of needing a cable connecting the two devices. Wireless connections can still provide perfectly adequate speeds for online play but trade some of the efficiency of a wired connection for convenience. Which one will work best for you depends on your setup and the overall convenience for which you're looking.

In this Xbox Series X|S networking guide, we'll go over how to connect your Xbox Series X|S to the internet both with and without wires.

Using a wired Ethernet connection

Connecting your Xbox Series X|S to the internet using a wired connection is not only the best way to go for optimal download speeds, but it's also the most effortless setup process.

All you need to do is plug an Ethernet cable into your internet router and then run that Ethernet cable to the corresponding port on the back of your Xbox Series X|S. Once your console is connected via Ethernet, it'll automatically attempt to connect to Xbox Live and the internet.

Whether or not this will be worth it to you usually rests in how far away your Xbox Series X|S is from your router. Running Ethernet cables around the house can be a hassle. However, it doesn't get any easier than simply plugging in a cable, and you're guaranteed the best possible connection through Ethernet.

Amazon Basics Cat7 Ethernet Cable

Amazon Basics Ethernet Cable Cat 7 Reco Image

From $6 at Amazon (1-50 feet)

If you're in need of a basic Ethernet cable that'll get the job done, this simple solution is effective for practically any internet speeds your network could support, all the way up to a theoretical 10Gbps. Available in a variety of sizes, depending on how far you need to travel.

Using a wireless Wi-Fi connection

Suppose you're not able to connect your Xbox Series X|S to the internet using a wired connection, or it's simply not worth the hassle or added expense of buying and running an Ethernet cable between your router and console. In that case, you can always resort to a wireless connection.

A wireless internet connection, or Wi-Fi, is used by phones, tablets, and practically everything else to connect to the internet. Wi-Fi can still provide excellent speeds for downloading and playing games, without the wired connection, but it isn't always reliable. Using one of the best Wi-Fi routers can massively improve the reliability and speeds of your connection, making the trade-offs more than worth it for many situations.

To connect your Xbox Series X|S to your Wi-Fi, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

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  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

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  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open "Set up wireless network" to find and connect your console to Wi-Fi.

    • Note: If you do have an Ethernet cable plugged into your Xbox Series X|S, you'll need to unplug it to set up a wireless network.

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  7. Inside the "Set up wireless network" section, your Xbox Series X|S will display a list of available wireless networks currently in range. Find the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to and select it from this list.

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  8. If necessary, enter your Wi-Fi network password when prompted. Your Xbox Series X|S will inform you if the password was correct or if you need to try again.

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  9. If you entered your password correctly, your Xbox Series X|S will automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network. When prompted, select the "Continue" button to finish the setup process.

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How do I test my connection with Xbox Series X|S?

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Once your Xbox Series X|S is connected to the internet, it's vital that you know how to test your connection. This will help you ensure that everything is working properly and can even help you isolate issues if something has gone wrong. Fortunately, the Xbox Series X|S features a pretty decent set of built-in tools that allow you to do exactly this.

In this Xbox Series X|S networking guide, we'll go over the two tools you can use to test your internet connection, and when you should use them.

Test network connection

The first diagnostic tool your Xbox Series X|S provides to you is also the simplest: testing your network connection. This tool quickly checks whether or not your Xbox Series X|S is properly connected to the network, and will either give you an "It's all good" message or let you know that something has gone wrong with some troubleshooting options.

To test the network connection on your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

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  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Test network connection" option to run the troubleshooting tool.

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  7. After a few seconds, your Xbox Series X|S will inform you of the state of your console's network connection.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

If your console is correctly connected to the network with no issues, you'll get an "Everything is good" message. If something went wrong, your Xbox will provide you with a set of troubleshoots you can perform to locate the problem and get back online. I suggest going back to the first step and ensuring you're properly connected to the internet and then verifying that your internet is working with other devices in your house before attempting other solutions or troubleshooting methods. Oftentimes, the simplest solution is the correct one!

Test multiplayer connection

Being connected to the internet isn't the only thing necessary for gaming on your Xbox Series X|S. Online services like multiplayer games and more are all powered by Xbox Live, Microsoft's extensive online system that's been the backend of Xbox consoles for years. If you're connected to the internet but are still running into issues, use this troubleshooter to test your connection to Xbox Live.

To test the multiplayer connection on your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

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  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Test multiplayer connection option to run the troubleshooting tool.

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  7. After a few moments, your Xbox Series X|S will inform you of the state of your console's multiplayer connection, which often takes a little bit longer than the basic network connection test.

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If there aren't any problems, you'll get an "Everything is good" message. If there are problems, it could be with Xbox Live. You can use our guide to check if Xbox Live is down right now, but this tool should also let you know if there are any problems with Xbox Live.

You can also use some of the below tips and tricks for any other multiplayer issues that aren't related to an Xbox Live outage. For example, another common issue for multiplayer issues is your NAT type. If you get a message about it, look below for ways to improve your NAT type.

Test network speed & statistics

The final diagnostic tool that your Xbox Series X|S provides is a decent overview of your network speed and statistics. Experiencing glacial downloads or abnormal amounts of latency in online multiplayer? Run a quick network check using this tool and see what speeds your Xbox Series X|S is reporting. While this alone doesn't give you any methods to improve matters, it gives you a place to start when trying to find the issue.

To test your network speed and statistics on your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Test network speed & statistics" option to run the diagnostic tool.

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  7. After a few moments, your Xbox Series X|S will provide the numbers on some key statistics related to your network. This test may take a second but can give you lots of helpful information.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

The "Test network speed & statistics" tool provides the following information:

  • Download speed. Your download speed refers to the rate at which your Xbox Series X|S can pull information in. This directly affects things like game downloads and updates and can make the biggest difference in how stable your online multiplayer experience is.
  • Upload speed. Your upload speed refers to the rate at which your Xbox Series X|S can push information out. This directly affects things like uploading screenshots and game clips. This is usually lower than your download speed, depending on your provider.
  • Packet loss. This metric refers to how much information is lost when transmitting across your network, in the form of data "packets." You want this number to be a flat zero, or as close to zero as you can get. Any packet loss is a sign of an unstable network or tons of network congestion.
  • MTU. This metric refers to the maximum size any given data packet can be when transmitted over your network. You typically won't mess with this, but the default size is around the 1,500 range. Anything significantly lower than 1,500 can potentially cause issues, while those with high-speed networks in their home might be able to support a higher MTU.
  • Latency. Finally, latency is a crucial metric for online multiplayer and refers to the gap in time between a player doing something and the game responding to that action. For example, pressing the trigger on your controller to your gun firing. Latency is shown in milliseconds, and you want this number to be as low as possible.

How do I fix slow download speeds with Xbox Series X|S?

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Nothing can put an abrupt and sudden halt to a gaming session faster than glacial download speeds. Video games, especially large "AAA" modern titles and online multiplayer games, feature larger initial install sizes and require constant updates. Slow download speeds can turn a fifteen-minute wait into a two-hour sludge. If you're experiencing slow download speeds on your Xbox Series X|S that might not represent your internet capabilities, this Xbox Series X|S networking guide will give you some tips and tricks to try.

If you're experiencing slow download speeds on your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

Check your connection

Before you move forward with attempting to fix slow download speeds on your Xbox Series X|S, you first need to know with what you're working. Fortunately, your Xbox Series X|S gives you an easy way to get some stats on how things are running in the background. Simply follow the steps earlier in this Xbox Series X|S networking guide to find out how to test your network speed and statistics, which also breaks down all the relevant stats for you.

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The biggest thing you're looking for here is simply your download speeds. Download speeds will have the most significant impact on, well, how quickly your Xbox Series X|S can download things. On top of download speeds, packet loss can also be consequential. Having any packet loss at all can be a sign of network congestion or instability, which brings us to the next tip for fixing slow download speeds on your Xbox Series X|S.

Use the best connection

When it comes to connecting your Xbox Series X|S to the internet, you have two options: wired and wireless. We always suggest using a wired connection to your router whenever possible, as this will offer you the fastest possible speeds on your network. A wired connection is more reliable and less affected by distance, interference, and network congestion. If you're able to run an Ethernet cable between your internet router and your Xbox Series X|S, it's definitely worth the time spent.

If you're using a wireless connection, most modern internet service providers (ISP) can still provide a great experience. However, there are still things to consider beyond simply using a wireless connection. Depending on your router and provider, you may have two separate wireless bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. It's becoming increasingly common for routers and ISPs to offer dual-band, which gives you access to both. Often this will appear in your "available networks" list as two separate networks.

While this may seem confusing, the differences between the two bands are relatively simple. 2.4GHz offers the greatest range and is suited for devices that are either far away from the router or that move around a lot (like phones and tablets). However, 2.4GHz connections offer slower speeds, higher latency, and are more susceptible to interference from other wireless signals.

5GHz, on the other hand, is much more appropriate for gaming, which relies on the fastest speeds and lowest latency. 5GHz connections can work great for your Xbox Series X|S, provided your console is reasonably close to the router. What 5GHz connections gain in speed, reliability, and latency they lose in distance and penetration through walls. If you can't use a wired connection, though, 5GHz is undoubtedly the way to go for wireless.

Close background games & apps

This tip to fixing the slow download speeds on your Xbox Series X|S may not be immediately apparent. Having any games or apps running in the background of your Xbox Series X|S can drastically reduce your download speeds, even if your internet speeds are fantastic. This is due to how the Xbox OS operates, prioritizing games and apps with internet bandwidth and system resources. Restricting background processes ensures the best possible experience when playing but can be a bummer when downloading something.

Games that require internet bandwidth themselves, or apps that require online access like streaming services, may affect this performance even more. This is even more exacerbated on the Xbox Series X|S, as Xbox Series X|S Optimized titles require even more system resources to run. While this shouldn't be considered a "problem" with Xbox consoles (the system is working as intended), it can be annoying when you're trying to install something new.

Our advice? When you need the best download speeds on your Xbox Series X|S, close down any background games or apps.

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To close a game or app, simply highlight it either on your Xbox Dashboard or inside the Xbox Guide. Once it's highlighted, press the "Menu" button on your controller (to the right of the "Xbox" button) and select the "Quit" option from the menu. The "Queue" page under "Manage" in "My games & apps," which lists all your ongoing installations and updates, provides an button to suspend your currently running game if something is throttling your download speeds, a helpful addition that can free up some bandwidth for your downloads.

If you use Xbox's "Instant-on" power mode, your Xbox Series X|S will also download and install games and updates even when the console is turned off, which can also provide optimal download speeds.

Avoid peak game times

While it's not something that's easily noticed, the internet does have "peak times" that significantly affect overall speeds and ease of use. When everyone in your area is getting off work or school and heading home to use the internet, this increased usage can cause a few hours of strain on not only your internet service provider (ISP) but also Xbox Live itself. This strain can result in slower download speeds and higher latency.

Honestly, there's not a ton you can do to "fix" this problem, but you can try to avoid big downloads around peak times instead. Downloading games early in the morning or late at night can lead to faster speeds. It's not always easy to tell when peak times are at, especially since they can change from area-to-area, over time, and through events like holidays, but being mindful of these fluctuations can lessen the frustration of slow download speeds.

Change DNS settings

Now that we've gotten the more basic tips out of the way, this Xbox Series X|S networking guide will go over some more advanced tricks that interested users can use to potentially improve their download speeds. The first thing that players can consider when facing slow download speeds is switching to a different DNS.

First, a quick explainer: Domain Name System (DNS) settings is a massive, mostly hidden part of using the internet that translates things that users see like web URLs to information that computers understand, or internet protocol (IP) addresses. Without DNS, simple tasks like browsing the web would be far more challenging and overall a chore. These servers act as gateways to the internet.

For the most part, your internet service provider (ISP) will handle DNS. These default DNS settings shouldn't ever cause any issues, and the vast majority of people will be pleased with what they provide. However, advanced users can see increased speeds when switching to a third-party anycast DNS.

To switch your Xbox Series X|S to a third-party DNS like GoogleDNS and OpenDNS, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Advanced settings" option to open a set of more advanced controls.

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  7. Inside the "Advanced settings" section, navigate to and open the "DNS settings" option to access the DNS options.

    Xbox Network Advanced Settings

  8. Inside the "DNS settings" section, select the "Manual" option to manually enter a new DNS address.

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  9. Once you select the "Manual" option, you'll need to enter the primary address for the DNS you want to use.
    • GoogleDNS: If you're using this third-party DNS, enter 8.8.8.8 as the primary address.
    • OpenDNS: If you're using this third-party DNS, enter 208.67.222.222 as the primary address.
    • Third-party: If you're using another third-party DNS, enter the primary address for it here.
  10. After confirming the primary address for your third-party DNS, you'll need to enter the secondary address for the DNS you want to use.

    • GoogleDNS: If you're using this third-party DNS, enter 8.8.4.4 as the secondary address.
    • OpenDNS: If you're using this third-party DNS, enter 208.67.220.220 as the secondary address.
    • Third-party: If you're using another third-party DNS, enter the secondary address for it here.

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  11. Once you enter both addresses, your DNS should change to the third-party option you selected.
    • Note: You can switch back to your ISP's default DNS at any point by following these steps and selecting "Automatic" instead of "Manual."
    • Note: If you're using an IPv6 connection instead of IPv4, the above DNS addresses will still work.

Once you complete all of these steps, you may see increased speeds on your Xbox Series X|S. Of course, every device on your network relies on DNS to browse the web, including your Windows computer. If you notice improvements on your Xbox Series X|S and also want to see them on your PC, check out our guide on how to change DNS settings on Windows 10.

Enable IPv6 addresses

IP stands for "internet protocol," and IP addresses are something that every device requires to browse the internet. IPv4 is the aging standard of IP addresses and is 32-bit, but it is running out of available addresses with the increased number of devices and internet services that exist. The lack of available addresses requires a lot more work and translation and can lead to lower speeds and longer latency on your Xbox Series X|S.

IPv6, on the other hand, is the new standard and is in 128-bit, which essentially equates to way more available IP addresses to use. IPv6 is still relatively new (as far as being an officially ratified internet standard) but is becoming increasingly available to users.

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Your Xbox Series X|S automatically detects if it's using an IPv4 or IPv6 connection from your internet service provider (ISP), and there's nothing you can do to change it from your end. However, you can see the "Current network status" of your Xbox Series X|S on the right side of the "Network settings" section of Settings. The second item listed here should be "IPv4" or "IPv6," depending on which connection you're currently using.

If listed as IPv4, consider reaching out directly to your ISP and asking them if they provide an IPv6 connection. If not, there's not a whole lot you can do besides finding a new ISP. Still, if your ISP can set you up with IPv6, you could notice considerable improvements on your Xbox Series X|S to downloads and overall speed.

Enable Quality of Service

Finally, enabling Quality of Service (QoS) is another advanced tip that can lead to fantastic results on your Xbox Series X|S. QoS manages the bandwidth on your network, scaling depending on the current traffic on your network. Using QoS, you can prioritize specific devices and tasks, ensuring your Xbox Series X|S always has access to adequate bandwidth when required.

Under ideal network conditions, QoS isn't likely to make a huge difference, but in times when your network is congested or there's a lot of traffic, QoS can ensure your Xbox Series X|S has the bandwidth it needs. Most QoS is enabled on a per-router or network basis, meaning you'll need to refer to your specific router documentation to learn how to enable it. However, Xbox Series X|S consoles do now have specific settings to enable QoS on the console, as long as your router or network supports it.

Xbox Series X|S consoles support QoS Tagging, which means your console can tag latency-sensitive outbound tasks like online multiplayer sessions, streaming and cloud services, Xbox Party Chat, and more. When your network becomes congested, these tags provide bandwidth priority to those services on supported, QoS-enabled networks, ensuring you never miss a beat. There are two QoS Tagging options on Xbox Series X|S:

  • Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) Tagging enabled. DSCP is done at the IP address packet level, and functions with both wired and wireless networks. DSCP identifies latency-sensitive network traffic on your console, and works with QoS-enabled routers or networks, or with ISP networks that support a standard known as Low Latency DOCSIS to ensure that traffic is provided with the necessary bandwidth. This is the only QoS Tagging option necessary for those on a wired network, and is also great for most wireless networks.
  • Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Tagging enabled. WMM is done at the wireless packet level, and therefore only functions with wireless networks. This standard is normally enabled by default on supported network, and helps protect latency-sensitive network traffic from network congestion and high latency. This QoS Tagging option is great for wireless networks, but does nothing for wired networks.

To enable QoS on your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

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  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Advanced settings" option to open a set of more advanced controls.

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  7. Inside the "Advanced settings" section, navigate to and open the "QoS Tagging Settings" option to access the QoS Tagging options.

    Xbox Network Advanced Settings

  8. On the "QoS Tagging Settings" page, enable the QoS Tagging options you desire to help protect your console from network congestion and latency.

    Note: While both these QoS Tagging options shouldn't negatively affect your network experience, even on supported network, you may experience issues on a small minority of networks. In these cases, you should disable QoS Tagging.

    Xbox Network Advanced Settings Qos Tagging

How do I fix multiplayer lag with Xbox Series X|S?

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Once you've downloaded everything you want on your Xbox Series X|S, you'll probably want to hop online and play. However, issues with lag and other connectivity problems with multiplayer aren't necessarily intrinsically tied to low download speeds, and can have different solutions and underlying issues. In order to remain competitive with online multiplayer, you want your speeds and latency to be as close to "instant" as possible.

On top of everything mentioned in the previous section on download speeds, this Xbox Series X|S networking guide will go over a few other things you can keep in mind when wanting to get the most out of online multiplayer.

Check your connection

There are a few things you can attempt to rectify multiplayer lag on your Xbox Series X|S, but before you do anything, you should run a few tests to try and isolate the issue. Two factors are applicable when it comes to playing online: your connection to the internet and your connection to Xbox Live.

Your connection to the internet affects everything you do on your Xbox Series X|S online, and it's also the most information-dense test you can run. Fortunately, we've already been over how to run this useful test. Simply follow the steps earlier in this Xbox Series X|S networking guide to find out how to test your network speed and statistics, which also breaks down all the relevant stats for you.

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All of the stats here can affect your multiplayer experience on your Xbox Series X|S, but the most important metrics will be your download and upload speeds, packet loss, and latency. Your speeds should be as high as possible, your packet loss should be as close to zero as possible, and your latency should be as low as possible. For a passable multiplayer experience, the minimum download / upload speed we suggest is 2MBps, a packet loss close to zero, and latency below 200ms.

If you notice any deficiencies in these stats, that could very well be the primary cause of any multiplayer lag you're experiencing. However, you could also have issues connecting to Xbox Live, Microsoft's server-backend that powers all Xbox online experiences. For the most part, Xbox Live is stable, fast, and players don't have to do anything on their end to make things work. Every so often, though, Xbox Live may go down for periods or have issues in certain areas.

There's also a test built-in to your Xbox Series X|S that will tell you exactly how your connection to Xbox Live is and if you're ready to start playing online multiplayer. Just like with the previous test, we've already been over exactly how to run this test. Simply follow the steps earlier in this Xbox Series X|S networking guide to determine how to test your multiplayer connection, which will tell you clearly how your Xbox Live connection is.

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You should get a simple "Everything is good" message most of the time after running this test. However, if there are any issues with Xbox Live, you should get a message here letting you know that there was a problem. You can also use our guide to check if Xbox Live is down right now, but this tool is built right into your Xbox Series X|S.

Consider the multiplayer design

When it comes to online multiplayer, it isn't always dependent on your connection or your internet speed. Every multiplayer game is different, and the way they handle online multiplayer can dramatically affect how reliable and stable your connection is. Many games have been negatively affected by their approach to online networking. Depending on the game you're playing, the multiplayer lag and other issues you're experiencing may not be related to your setup or anything that's up to you.

There are two standard approaches to online multiplayer that can affect your experience: peer-to-peer (P2P) and dedicated servers.

P2P is the more affordable option and can be quite common with online multiplayer games built by indie developers. P2P means a game uses its players' personal networks to host online multiplayer connections while using one player's console as the central server. This is entirely reliant on individual users' networks and is far more prone to lag, latency issues, and interruptions. That isn't to say that P2P doesn't have a place, but as time goes on, it becomes increasingly uncommon and is generally less desirable than the other form of multiplayer networking.

Dedicated servers mean a game has central servers with the sole purpose of hosting online multiplayer. This approach takes the strain off player networks, typically guaranteeing the lowest lag and latency, and with a global network can provide a consistent experience for all players. Dedicated servers have become more common recently with the rise of cloud superpowers like Microsoft and Amazon that are happy to rent servers out, and is the ideal solution for online multiplayer.

Still, even games with dedicated servers can still experience multiplayer issues due to how the game is built, the number of players the servers are trying to support at once, and more. Many factors contribute to online multiplayer, especially with the hosting portion of it. Still, the simple distinction between P2P and dedicated servers can make a world of difference for online games, especially larger ones. Unfortunately, this does mean that the issues players can experience in online multiplayer games could be related to the game's design. In this case, some games can be improved on a per-case basis if you're willing to research them.

Aim for Open NAT

Another huge part of how the internet works is Network Address Translation (NAT), which allows multiple devices to map internal IP addresses to external addresses. This especially plays a massive role in anything that many people are involved in, like online multiplayer games. There are three types of NAT: Open, Moderate, and Strict. In rough terms, a player's NAT type can help dictate what other players with whom they're compatible when playing multiplayer games.

To put it simply, an Open NAT will have the least number of problems with online multiplayer, while a Strict NAT type can experience more issues. The below table gives a good indication of how different NAT types work with each other. In other words, which players with whom you can connect.

NAT typeOpenModerateStrict
Open
Moderate
Strict

The end goal for players is to aim for Open NAT, but this isn't as simple as it sounds. For most players, you hopefully won't have to mess with anything and will already have an Open NAT. For the rest, it's a manual process that can be quite difficult. Fortunately, we have three different methods you can try to change your NAT type to Open.

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If you're not sure what NAT type you currently have on your Xbox Series X|S, you can see the "Current network status" of your Xbox Series X|S on the right side of the "Network settings" section of Settings. The third option here should list your NAT type, which should hopefully say "Open." If it doesn't, then read on in our Xbox Series X|S networking guide for some ideas on how you can make your NAT type Open.

Do not mix and match UPnP, port forwarding, or DMZ when trying to get an Open NAT type on your Xbox Series X|S. If one option does not work, undo all the work you did before moving on to the next option.

Test your NAT type

Before you move forward with any of the other portions in this section of our Xbox Series X|S networking guide, you'll first want to be familiar with how to test your NAT type on your Xbox Series X|S. Testing isn't necessary to determine what kind of NAT type your Xbox Series X|S uses (it'll tell you like mentioned above), but it is essential to "finalize" any changes you make below. To save us some time, follow the steps below to test your NAT type on your Xbox Series X|S:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

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  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Test NAT type" option to run the NAT type tool.

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  7. Your Xbox Series X|S will automatically run the "Test NAT type" tool, which may take several moments. When it's done, you'll get a concise message about what NAT type your Xbox Series X|S is now using.

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Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

UPnP is the default for a lot of modern routers. It's a set of protocols that automatically handles port mapping, or how your network handles incoming and outgoing traffic, to improve communications across devices. UPnP avoids the hassle of other methods, like port forwarding, by letting your router handle the work instead of being done manually.

It should be mentioned that UPnP isn't always the most secure and has been criticized in the past for its open nature and known vulnerabilities that can be maliciously exploited. Port forwarding requires more manual work but can be more secure because of this. On top of that, UPnP and how it's implemented can vary wildly from router to router, so less-reputable routers may be less secure than others. If you're concerned about security over convenience, UPnP may not be the best choice, but it should be mentioned that, especially for home users with closed-off systems like consoles, UPnP is a perfectly viable option.

Enabling UPnP is not guaranteed to make your NAT type Open on your Xbox Series X|S, but it can be the first step. If UPnP doesn't work, we recommend trying port forwarding instead (the section directly below).

If it isn't already enabled, UPnP can dramatically improve your network connections with online multiplayer. However, the steps vary wildly from router to router. We can provide the basic process, but enabling UPnP will require some research on your exact router.

Do not mix and match UPnP, port forwarding, or DMZ when trying to get an Open NAT type on your Xbox Series X|S. If one option does not work, undo all the work you did before moving on to the next option.

To enable UPnP on your Xbox Series X|S for an Open NAT type, follow these steps:

  1. On a PC or other browser-enabled device, navigate to your router's login page.

    • Note: Every router can be different. You'll have to research your specific router make and model to determine how to access its login page and how to enable UPnP.
  2. On your router login page, login using the required credentials.
  3. After you've logged in to your router, find and navigate to the UPnP menu.

    • Note: If your router does not support UPnP, we recommend moving on to port forwarding.
  4. Inside the UPnP menu on your router, enable UPnP.
  5. Once you've enabled UPnP, make sure to save your changes.
  6. Once you've saved your changes, go to your Xbox Series X|S.
  7. On your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps to test your NAT type.
  8. If enabling UPnP succeeded in changing your NAT type to Open, your Xbox Series X|S will let you know after a few moments. Otherwise, undo these steps and move on to port forwarding.

Port forwarding

When UPnP doesn't work, isn't available, or you're willing to trade convenience for some added security, you can try manual port forwarding. While UPnP handles a lot of protocols automatically, port forwarding allows you to direct specific traffic to your Xbox Series X|S personally, massively opening up connectivity. Because port forwarding is device-specific and can even be catered to specific games and online experiences, port forwarding often solves a ton of online multiplayer issues.

So why wouldn't you use port forwarding instead of the less secure and consistent UPnP? The biggest reason is convenience. Many modern routers enable UPnP by default, handle it quite well, and the majority of users won't ever have to worry about security concerns. On the other hand, port forwarding is much more manual and requires comfort getting into the gritty details of your network and your Xbox Series X|S settings.

Port forwarding can drastically improve your speeds, network connections, and more, especially with low-latency games and chat on your Xbox Series X|S. However, the precise way to enable port forwarding also varies wildly from router to router, so personal research will be required for the exact make and model of your router. Below is the basic outline for enabling port forwarding, but we can't provide all of the information.

If you have issues enabling port forwarding on your console, double-check all of the information and go through the steps one by one to ensure everything was done correctly. If port forwarding still does not Open your NAT type, your last resort is DMZ, which you can find below.

Do not mix and match UPnP, port forwarding, or DMZ when trying to get an Open NAT type on your Xbox Series X|S. If one option does not work, undo all the work you did before moving on to the next option.

To enable port forwarding on your Xbox Series X|S for an Open NAT type, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Advanced settings" section to access the most advanced network settings for your Xbox Series X|S.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  7. Inside the "Advanced settings" section, take note of and record the IP address of your Xbox Series X|S.
  8. Inside the "Advanced settings" section, take note of and record the MAC address of your Xbox Series X|S.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  9. On a PC or other browser-enabled device, navigate to your router's login page.

    • Note: Every router can be different. You'll have to research your specific router make and model to determine how to access its login page and how to enable port forwarding.
  10. On your router login page, login using the required credentials.
  11. After you've logged in to your router, manually assign an IP address to your Xbox Series X|S, using the previously recorded IP and MAC addresses.
  12. If necessary, once you've manually assigned an IP address, save your changes.
  13. On your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps to test your network connection.
  14. If your Xbox Series X|S is still connected to your network, navigate to the port forwarding section on your router.

    • Note: If your Xbox Series X|S is no longer connected to your network, follow the steps of this section from the beginning, double-checking that you have all the right information.
  15. Inside the port forwarding section on your router, open the following ports, using the appropriate protocol:

    • UDP: 88, 500, 3544, 4500
    • TCP & UDP: 3074
  16. If necessary, once you've opened the ports, save your changes.
  17. On your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps to test your NAT type.
  18. If enabling port forwarding succeeded in changing your NAT type to Open, your Xbox Series X|S will let you know after a few moments. Otherwise, repeat these steps if necessary, or move on to DMZ as a last resort for resolving NAT issues.

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

If UPnP and port forwarding fail to Open your NAT type, then using the DMZ (also known as a perimeter zone) should be your last resort. While UPnP and port forwarding map ports to improve network connections, the DMZ completely removes network restrictions for a device (without completely removing network security). While the DMZ is practically guaranteed to improve your NAT type, it also allows unsolicited traffic to be sent to your Xbox Series X|S.

Xbox Series X|S use a restricted OS with tons of built-in security and limited access, so using the DMZ is usually acceptable. However, the DMZ should never be used with a PC or other, more open devices. Even with your Xbox Series X|S, the DMZ should be your last choice, after UPnP and port forwarding have already failed to improve your NAT type. Before using the DMZ, I recommend returning to the previous sections in this Xbox Series X|S networking guide and going through UPnP and port forwarding one more time. I also recommend having a decent understanding of how networks work before using DMZ.

The exact process for enabling the DMZ for your Xbox Series X|S will vary wildly depending on your router. While the basic steps are outlined below, it'll still be up to you to research the exact make and model of your router for the rest of the details.

If you have any issues enabling the DMZ for your Xbox Series X|S, go through all of the steps and double-check that you have all the correct information and followed the steps in order.

Do not mix and match UPnP, port forwarding, or DMZ when trying to get an Open NAT type on your Xbox Series X|S. If one option does not work, undo all the work you did before moving on to the next option.

To enable the DMZ on your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Advanced settings" section to access the most advanced network settings for your Xbox Series X|S.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  7. Inside the "Advanced settings" section, take note of and record the IP address of your Xbox Series X|S.
  8. Inside the "Advanced settings" section, take note of and record the MAC address of your Xbox Series X|S.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  9. On a PC or other browser-enabled device, navigate to your router's login page.

    • Note: Every router can be different. You'll have to research your specific router make and model to determine how to access its login page and how to enable the DMZ.
  10. On your router login page, login using the required credentials.
  11. After you've logged in to your router, manually assign an IP address to your Xbox Series X|S, using the previously recorded IP and MAC addresses.
  12. If necessary, once you've manually assigned an IP address, save your changes.
  13. On your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps to test your network connection.
  14. If your Xbox Series X|S is still connected to your network, navigate to the DMZ section on your router.

    • Note: If your Xbox Series X|S is no longer connected to your network, follow the steps of this section from the beginning, double-checking that you have all the right information.
  15. In the DMZ section on your router, enable the DMZ.
  16. Once the DMZ has been enabled, enter the assigned IP address for your Xbox Series X|S from earlier.
  17. If necessary, once you've entered the assigned IP address, save your changes.
  18. On your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps to test your NAT type.
  19. If enabling the DMZ for your Xbox Series X|S succeeded in changing your NAT type to Open, your Xbox Series X|S will let you know after a few moments. If not, be sure to go back through this section and repeat this process step-by-step.

How do I reduce data usage with Xbox Series X|S?

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The Xbox Series X|S are gaming beasts, but all those multiplayer games, streaming apps, downloads and updates, and more can quickly burn through internet bandwidth. If you have a limited amount of bandwidth or a metered connection through your internet service provider (ISP), you'll want to know how to monitor and reduce the data usage on your Xbox Series X|S. Fortunately, there's quite a bit you can do here to reduce the strain on your data cap.

The last stop in this Xbox Series X|S networking guide will go over all the ways you can reduce data using on your Xbox Series X|S, so you can make the most of your gaming without worrying about going over your data cap.

Check your data usage

Before doing anything to reduce how much data your Xbox Series X|S is consuming on your network, you might want to check the numbers first. Fortunately, your Xbox Series X|S provides an easy way to track how much data your Xbox Series X|S is using right now, an hour-by-hour breakdown of the last day, usage so far for the current period, and historical tracking for total usage in previous months. You can even choose what day your Xbox Series X|S resets its monthly tracking, that way you can sync it to when your ISP resets your bandwidth cap.

This test can provide invaluable insight into how much data you're using, when you're using it, and how much you need to change to avoid going over.

To check your data usage on your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Bandwidth usage" section" to access all the information on your data usage.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  7. Your Xbox Series X|S will display all the relevant information you need in a nice, easy-to-read format. You can always return to this section whenever you need to.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

Go offline

While there are plenty of ways to reduce how much data you're using on your Xbox Series X|S, the most effective way is to simply go offline. Your Xbox Series X|S contains a relatively easy-to-find toggle that lets you completely disconnect from the internet without unplugging cables or forgetting Wi-Fi networks. When you've gone offline, your Xbox Series X|S won't use any data at all.

Of course, this also means that your Xbox Series X|S isn't going to be online, which means you won't be able to do anything internet-connected. Online multiplayer, streaming apps, web browsing, game downloads, and everything in between won't work at all.

Going offline is a great option if you want to play a single-player game, watch a movie off a Blu-ray or DVD, or do something else that doesn't need you to connect to the internet. You can still do plenty without worrying about your Xbox Series X|S using data in the background.

To go offline with your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Network settings" to access all the network-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Network settings" section, navigate to and open the "Go offline option" to take your console offline immediately.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  7. Once your Xbox Series X|S has gone offline, the "Network settings" section will remove and grey out unnecessary functions. You can return here and hit the "Go online" option to reconnect to your network whenever you want.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

Disable automatic updates

Your Xbox Series X|S uses automatic updates by default to ensure your games and console are always up-to-date and ready to play. For those with ample bandwidth and data, this is typically the best option, as it's more convenient and can lead to fewer interruptions before game time. However, players who need to use their data wisely may prefer to disable automatic updates and instead rely on manually updating games and apps when necessary.

Xbox consoles haven't always provided the option to disable just automatic updates, but your Xbox Series X|S does.

To disable automatic updates on your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "System" section located near the middle.
  5. Inside the "System" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Updates" section to access all update-related settings on your console.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Updates" section, you'll see a page with the following options:

    • Console update status. The top option in the "Updates" section lets you know if a console update is available or not.
    • Latest console update status. The next option in the "Updates" section gives you more information about the last time your console was updated.
    • Keep my console up to date. The next option in the "Updates" section lets you toggle on and off automatic updates for your Xbox Series X|S. By default, it'll be turned on.
    • Keep my games & apps up to date. The final option in the "Updates" section lets you toggle on and off automatic updates for your games and apps. By default, it'll be turned on.
  7. To disable all automatic updates on your Xbox Series X|S, toggle off the "Keep my console up to date" and "Keep my games & apps up to date" options. You can toggle just one or both if you choose.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

Turn off "Instant-on" mode

One of the features that made the Xbox One great (and was improved on further with the Xbox Series X|S) was "Instant-on" mode. This power mode means that, even when "turned off," your Xbox console is in a low-power state. In "Instant-on" mode, your Xbox Series X|S can install updates in the background when you're not using it, turn on nearly instantaneously, and can keep your most recent game or app in memory without using Quick Resume.

With "Instant-on" mode, you can also remotely play, install, and manage games installed on your Xbox Series X|S, usually from the Xbox mobile app.

However, "Instant-on" mode also means that your Xbox Series X|S continues to use both power and data when it's turned off. If you've disabled automatic updates, then that's the majority of any data your Xbox Series X|S will use in "Instant-on" mode, but it's not necessarily all of it. If you want to minimize data usage to the absolute max, then you can turn off "Instant-on" mode on your Xbox Series X|S.

To disable "Instant-on" mode on your Xbox Series X|S, follow these steps:

  1. On your Xbox Series X|S, open the Xbox Guide by pressing the "Xbox" button in the middle of your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  2. Once the Guide is opened, scroll to the "Profile & system" tab using the bumpers, D-pad, or right analog stick on your controller.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  3. On the "Profile & system" tab of the Guide, navigate to the "Settings" button and open Settings on your console.
  4. Once Settings is opened, navigate to the "General" section located at the top.
  5. Inside the "General" section of Settings, navigate to and open the "Power mode & startup" section to access all power-related settings on your Xbox Series X|S.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

  6. Inside the "Power mode & startup" section, navigate to the "Power mode" dropdown option in the middle.
  7. Open the "Power mode" dropdown menu and change the power mode from "Instant-on" mode to "Energy-saving" mode.

    Xbox Series X|S Networking Guide

Install games with discs

One of the biggest drains on data caps with consoles is the download and installation of games. This is especially true of the Xbox Series X|S, where powerful hardware translates to increasingly large install sizes for games. One way of mitigating how much time and data is spent on installing games is using discs for the initial setup.

Unfortunately, the Xbox Series S will not be able to take advantage of this. Microsoft's more affordable gaming console lacks a physical disc drive and is therefore digital-only. In the case of the Xbox Series S, players will instead have to exercise caution and only install the games they want to play.

For the Xbox Series X, though, using physical discs is still very much an option. By using discs, you'll reduce how much of a game you'll have to install. Keep in mind; most modern games still require a portion to be downloaded over the internet and often require day-one updates to be playable. Still, using a disc can save a considerable amount of data, and every bit can count when working with a limited data cap.

With physical discs, there's also the potential for reselling your old games later on to recoup a small amount of the costs. Physical copies can often be cheaper (especially when used), and you get the feeling of being able to hold and actually own your games. Of course, using physical discs also requires that you use the physical disc any time you want to play that game.

Avoid data-hungry games and apps

Finally, our final tip for reducing data usage on your Xbox Series X|S is simply to try and avoid data-hungry games and apps. While this may seem like a no-brainer, it's not always obvious which of your games and apps are using the most data. Avoiding or limiting use of these games and apps can have a massive effect on how much data you have left. You can also keep track of your data usage on your Xbox Series X|S with the tip above, which helps keep track of what games and apps are hungrier than others.

Video streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and others can use GBs of data an hour, depending on your quality settings. Intensive multiplayer games like Call of Duty can be a consistent drain on data caps if you're not careful. Bandwidth-heavy apps like Twitch can also consume a considerable amount of data (both if you're streaming or watching streams), as well.

Outside of your internet connection, there's nothing that you want to be fast more than your console's storage. Ensure that you have plenty of space for your games and quick load speeds with one of the best Xbox Series X|S external SSDs If you follow this guide, you're sure to have a blast playing all the best Xbox games around.

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Is the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate the best value in all of gaming? It's possible. Ultimate bundles your Xbox Live Gold subscription, an Xbox Game Pass subscription for both Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and Xbox Cloud Gaming for on-the-go. That means access to hundreds of games, with more added all the time, for a single monthly subscription cost.

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Lovers of video games and connoisseurs of new digital experiences undoubtedly are familiar with Xbox Game Pass, the perpetually evolving gaming subscription from Xbox. The Xbox Game Pass umbrella envelopes a variety of services and platforms, and grants players access to hundreds of incredible games with one monthly subscription. The best part? Xbox Game Pass is always adding brand-new titles for players to explore.

Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and the all-encompassing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate each provides numerous perks to subscribers, including unlimited access to the best Xbox Game Pass games and many more. It's often considered to be one of the greatest values in the video game industry, and Xbox is intent on driving that idea home with new additions to the services every single month.

Xbox Game Pass is available on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles. PC Game Pass is available on Windows PCs. Xbox Cloud Gaming grants remote access to hundreds of titles on practically any device through streaming. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, as the name implies, is the quintessential subscription that includes all the aforementioned services andXbox Live Gold, exclusive perks, and EA Play access. With new games arriving all the time, it can be easy to lose track of new additions.

Here's every single game coming to and leaving Xbox Game Pass right now. If you want the complete list, be sure to bookmark our ultimate guide to every game on Xbox Game Pass.

Note: Bold text indicates the game in question is coming to that platform, but is already available on other platforms through Xbox Game Pass.

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Best new Xbox Game Pass games: May 2022

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You'll rarely go wrong with the diverse selection of games on Xbox Game Pass, but there are always a handful of titles that stand above the rest — including, but not limited to, exceptional indie games, addictive multiplayer games, expansive AAA games, and Microsoft's first-party titles and projects. These are the best new games that have recently arrived on Xbox Game Pass that you shouldn't hesitate to play.

Jurassic World Evolution 2

  • Available May 17 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

The sequel to the best dinosaur theme park creator is here, and expands upon the original with better visuals, a ton of new content and dinosaurs, and hours upon hours of fun for players looking to design and manage the perfect version of "Jurassic World." Jurassic World Evolution 2 can even be played through the cloud, so players can take their dinosaurs with them when they leave the house.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising

  • Available May 10 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising gives interested players a taste of what's to come when its counterpart, Hundred Heroes, releases onto Xbox and PC Game Pass in 2023. A gorgeous JRPG with compelling combat, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is the latest Japanese title to hit Xbox consoles rather than skip the platform, and it's worthy of fans' time.

Trek to Yomi

  • Available May 5 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

Trek to Yomi attempts to translate the genre of old samurai films to the medium of video games, and it does so with aplomb. This is a breathtakingly stylized tale of a lost samurai attempting to avenge his family, and it pairs its unique art style with easy-to-learn, hard-to-master combat that keeps players entertained until the end of this relatively short adventure.

Xbox Game Pass new games: Full list and schedule

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It can be easy to lose track of all the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, so we've compiled the full list for your convenience. In this section of our Xbox Game Pass guide, learn what games have been released on Xbox Game Pass recently, when they became available, and what platforms on which they're available.

May 17

  • Her Story (PC)
  • Jurassic World Evolution 2 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • Little Witch in the Woods — Game Preview (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & PC)
  • skate. (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming) via EA Play
  • Umurangi Generation Special Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

May 12

  • NHL 22 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox One) via EA Play

May 10

  • Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • This War of Mine: Final Cut (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

May 5

  • Trek to Yomi (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • Citizen Sleeper (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

May 3

  • Loot River (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

What's coming to Xbox Game Pass soon

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Microsoft loves to give Xbox Game Pass subscribers plenty of time to prepare for upcoming additions by announcing them early. This section of our Xbox Game Pass will help you keep track of all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass shortly, so you can decide what you want to play and whether you need to free up some space.

May 19

  • Farming Simulator 22 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • Vampire Survivors (PC)

May 24

  • Floppy Knights (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • Hardspace: Shipbreaker (PC)

May 26

  • Sniper Elite 5 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & PC)

May 27

  • Cricket 22 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • Pac-Man Museum+ (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

June 21

  • Shadowrun Returns (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox One)
  • Shadowrun: Dragonfall Director's Cut (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox One)
  • Shadowrun: Hong Kong Extended Edition (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Xbox One)

July 7

  • Matchpoint — Tennis Championships (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

Aug. 9

  • Two Point Campus (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & PC)

What's leaving Xbox Game Pass soon

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For the most part, more games join Xbox Game Pass than leave. However, most games do leave the service eventually, so Microsoft likes to give players a heads up if they haven't gotten around to playing that game yet. Keep an eye on this section of our Xbox Game Pass guide for games you still want to play. If you see a game you've played and loved, be sure to purchase it with your Xbox Game Pass discount so you can keep it forever.

May 31

  • NHL 20 (Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One) via EA Play
  • Farming Simulator 19 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • Knockout City (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & PC) via EA Play
  • Resident Evil 7 Biohazard (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • Spellforce 3: Soul Harvest (PC)
  • Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)
  • Yes, Your Grace (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC)

Upcoming games launching on Xbox Game Pass

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Microsoft gives us updates on games heading to Xbox Game Pass a few weeks before those games become available, usually twice a month. However, Xbox and ID@Xbox events toss aside this expectation to announce a flurry of games that are hitting Xbox Game Pass day and date, meaning they're launching into the service when they land on Xbox platforms. That means day one access to all of these games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, including some of the best upcoming Xbox games.

Many of these games are far enough out that they don't even have a release date, and we're not certain exactly which platforms they'll come to through Xbox Game Pass. Still, this list in our Xbox Game Pass guide will give you an idea of what to look out for in the future of Xbox Game Pass. We'll constantly update this list as we get new information about release dates, when games become available, and what platforms are getting them.

The following events have been added to this section:

ID@Xbox Games Showcase — March 26, 2021

  • Dead Static Drive (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Edge of Eternity (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming) — Unknown release date
  • Hello Neighbor 2 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — Dec. 6, 2022
  • Little Witch in the Woods (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming) — May 17, 2022
  • She Dreams Elsewhere (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & PC) — Unknown release date
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Dec. 8, 2022
  • Way to the Woods (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming) — Unknown release date

Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase at E3 2021 — June 13, 2021

  • A Plague Tale: Requiem (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — 2022
  • Atomic Heart (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — 2022
  • Contraband (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — 2023
  • Hello Neighbor 2 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — Dec. 6, 2022
  • Party Animals (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming) — 2022
  • Redfall (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — 2023
  • Replaced (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & PC) — 2022
  • Scorn (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — Oct. 2022
  • Slime Rancher 2 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — 2022
  • Somerville (Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — 2022
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Dec. 8, 2022
  • Starfield (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — 2023
  • The Outer Worlds 2 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date

Xbox Gamescom 2021 event — Aug. 28, 2021

  • Bushiden (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Midnight Fight Express (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Signalis (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, & PC) — Unknown release date

ID@Xbox Showcase — March 16, 2022

  • IMMORTALITY (Xbox Series X|S) — Summer 2022
  • Escape Academy (Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One) — 2022
  • Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One) — 2022
  • Floppy Knights (Unknown platforms) — May 24, 2022
  • Beacon Pines (Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One) — Unknown release date
  • Citizen Sleeper (Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One) — May 5, 2022

Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks upcoming games

  • Avowed (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Contraband (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Everwild (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Fable (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Perfect Dark (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Redfall (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — 2023
  • Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date
  • Starfield (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — 2023
  • State of Decay 3 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date
  • The Outer Worlds 2 (Xbox Series X|S Optimized & PC) — Unknown release date

Xbox Game Pass adds new games all the time, but there's already a vast selection of high-quality titles available for gamers to play. Check out our list of best Xbox Game Pass games for some fantastic ideas on what you should play next. You can also pick up one of the best external SSDs for Xbox Series X|S to ensure you always have enough storage for all these games.

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All your gaming needs, in one subscription

Is the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate the best value in all of gaming? It's possible. Ultimate bundles your Xbox Live Gold subscription, an Xbox Game Pass subscription for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, and Xbox Cloud Gaming for on the go. That means access to hundreds of games, with more added all the time, for a single monthly subscription cost.

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Arma Reforger brings a realistic shooter platform to Xbox Series X|S and PC

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Arma Reforger lets you engage in intense multiplayer combat, or create your very own military scenarios.

What you need to know

  • The Arma franchise aims to bring a more grounded military combat experience to video games, with a passionate community behind it.
  • Arma Reforger is the latest entry in the series, and provides a peek at what's to come from Bohemia Interactive and Arma 4.
  • The game is a standalone multiplayer title with up to 64-players, and a full creative platform with mod support and dynamic theming.
  • Arma Reforger is now available as an Xbox Series X|S console exclusive through Game Preview, and on Steam in early access.

The Arma series of video games are military tactical shooters more grounded in realism than your average video game, and boast of a passionate community of gamers immersing themselves in the world and creating brand-new content and mods. Bohemia Interactive is working on the next mainline title, Arma 4, but players can now get a sneak peek into the future of the franchise through the release of Arma Reforger on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Arma Reforger is a standalone online multiplayer experience built on Bohemia Interactive's new Enfusion engine, and aims to deliver new levels of military realism and creative freedom over its predecessor. It also lets Bohemia Interactive work with the community on Arma 4, which is confirmed to be in the works. Arma Reforger combines two distinct modes, with the Conflict multiplayer mode tasking up to 64-players with accomplishing a variety of objectives while engaged in realistic military conflicts during the Cold War-era.

The Game Master mode, however, is where Arma Reforger (and the Arma franchise as a whole) really shines as some of the best shooter games. This mode allows players to dynamically create and control custom scenarios and missions, including editing the scenario in real-time while players engage with it. This mode also ties in seamlessly with Reforger's integrated mod support, which even lets console players utilize community-created mods to build and alter the perfect scenarios, or to enjoy completed experiences built by other players.

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Players are already able to create practically anything they want, including roleplaying as Halo marines in Arma 3. It's not clear what players will be able to accomplish with Arma Reforger, which isn't a full sequel to its predecessor, but having the full creator, editor, and mod management tools (including the ability to join modded servers without restarting the game) baked directly into the game will enable players to create even more with less barrier to entry.

Arma Reforger is now available as a console exclusive on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, through Xbox's Game Preview program. There is no Xbox One support here, and Bohemia Interactive has made zero indication there ever will be. Arma Reforger also isn't available on PlayStation consoles at the moment. PC players can play Arma Reforger through Steam as an early access title. The feedback gathered through Arma Reforger will, hopefully, enable Bohemia Interactive to build an even more ambitious and comprehensive military tactical shooter in Arma 4.

A platform for creation

Arma Reforger (Game Preview)

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$30 at Xbox (Xbox Series X|S)$30 at Steam (PC)

Battle or create, your choice.

The Arma franchise comes to consoles through Reforger, available exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms through Game Preview and early access. The latest Arma game is a peek into the series' future, and features intense, realistic Cold War-era multiplayer combat and a full-fledged platform for creation and modding.

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Sea of Thieves Mysteries kick off a new kind of storytelling

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Sea Of Thieves Skeleton Ship Battle

Hidden clues are found in-game...and elsewhere.

What you need to know

  • The first Sea of Thieves Mystery is set to begin later this week.
  • Mysteries are a new kind of storytelling in Sea of Thieves, with an evolving narrative that changes based on what the community finds.
  • Some of the clues for a Mystery will not be found in-game, making it an effort that forces players to work together in figuring things out.

Rare's pirate adventure game continues to evolve in new ways, with the studio kicking off Mysteries in Sea of Thieves soon. These adventures are unlike anything that's been in-game before, partially because it's not all in-game.

As previously shared in the Sea of Thieves 2022 roadmap, Mysteries are a special kind of puzzle. While not completely an ARG, the Mystery will require players to work together and look outside of the game. Clues can be hidden in official Sea of Thieves video updates, streams, and more. The first Mystery is slated to begin "later this week."

Sharing a bit more about what players could expect, Christopher Davies, senior designer at Rare, shared that the first Mystery is a classic murder mystery. Head of Community Christina McGrath added that some of the clues will be "quite obscure," though some will be fairly obvious.

Creative director Mike Chapman also wrote that the community feedback will help the teams learn what to improve. Alongside Adventures and Seasons, Chapman refers to Mysteries as one of the "cornerstones" of Sea of Thieves. Back in October 2021, Rare revealed that Sea of Thieves had crossed 25 million players across Xbox and PC, having grown steadily since the game originally launched in 2018.

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives players access to all new Xbox first-party games, including the now-delayed Starfield and Redfall.

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Play your Xbox console offline with these steps

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Xbox One

Sidestep Xbox's DRM and play your console offline.

In May 2022, a rare outage of Xbox's authentication servers rendered many players unable to access their games. Xbox digital rights management (DRM) is a system that checks whether you actually own the games installed on your console, in part to prevent people from making copies for free. The DRM also allows you to access your content on other Xbox consoles that aren't necessarily your home Xbox, so you can play with friends and family in other places.

The outage led to many questions about how and when people can actually play games offline since without authentication servers active, many online games became inaccessible. In this article, I'll be outlining the steps you need to take to ensure that during those rare Xbox outages, you'll actually be able to access your content. The following information is relevant across all Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles.

Check that your games support offline play

Xbox game library

Naturally, games that require online services to play won't work during an outage, whether it's on Xbox's side or your own internet. Games like Overwatch, Fortnite, Call of Duty, and so on require online servers to play generally, although in the case of Call of Duty, you may be able to play its offline singleplayer campaign mode even without online services active.

There's no simple and obvious way to determine at a glance whether an Xbox game supports offline play as of writing, sadly, although we hope one day Microsoft will add it. The general rule of thumb is to follow what type of game it is. If it's a game you play solo, and doesn't have any online systems or services, most likely it can be played offline. Some games also have offline "modes," despite having online systems. Minecraft and Elden Ring, for example, both have online systems, but can also be played entirely offline.

Most games download an offline license when you download the game, but others may need to be launched at least once to fully activate the license. If you're playing an offline game from a disc, you shouldn't need the internet in the vast majority of cases. Xbox Game Pass titles may also need an online connection to authenticate in some cases, even if they're an "offline" solo game.

Your best bet is to find some games you'd prefer to play in an outage, and test to see whether they'll work in offline situations. Follow the two sections below to make sure your console is properly set up for offline play.

Set your console to "offline"

One issue some people ran into during the May 2022 outage was that games were failing to launch, even if they were "offline" titles. This may have been, in part, due to some nuances in the way licenses attach to digital games. Since some parts of Xbox Live were still active, games may have been trying to check the DRM servers and returning a negative result. Some were able to bypass this DRM check and fall back to an offline license by forcing their Xbox console into an offline state.

If you're connected using an Ethernet cable, it's as simple as pulling the plug, but if you want to disable your Wi-Fi without wiping your settings, here's how. You can also use this setting to check whether a game actually works offline or not.

  1. Access the guide using the Xbox button on your controller, and move the stick all the way to the right section to find Settings.

    Set Home Xbox Console

  2. Under the general tab, select the Network settings menu.

    Set Home Xbox Console

  3. Select Go offline on the Network settings menu screen.

    Xbox Go Offline Setting

Set up your console as your "home" console

When you use your Xbox, you sign in with a Microsoft Account. While using a Microsoft Account, you have what's known as dual-entitlement on digital games. This means you can access them both remotely, authenticating over the internet on a second Xbox at a friend's house or in another room, and you can also access them permanently on a single Xbox you designate as your "home" Xbox.

Your "home" Xbox gains permanent access to any games in the event of an internet outage, providing the game doesn't require online services to play. Here's how to double-check that your console is set up as your "home" Xbox.

  1. Access the guide using the Xbox button on your controller, and move the stick all the way to the right section to find Settings.

    Set Home Xbox Console

  2. Under the general tab, select the Personalization menu.

    Set Home Xbox Console

  3. Enter the My home Xbox section. You may be asked to enter a passkey or password if your security settings are set to require it.
  4. Make sure there's a check in the box that reads "Make this my home Xbox."

    Set Home Xbox Console

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