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Microsoft confirms Clair Obscur: Expedition is Xbox Game Pass’s biggest third‑party launch of 2025

Microsoft has announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, one of the most critically acclaimed video games of 2025, has become the biggest third-party launch title on Xbox Game Pass.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says Xbox Game Pass "lowered that barrier of entry" for his turn-based RPG, a genre that "might put people who prefer more real-time action games off"

"They could just try it and see how it feels"

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Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later in November — and Fortnite gets Xbox Play Anywhere support, too

Fortnite Crew is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18, giving subscribers the battle pass, while the full game gets Xbox Play Anywhere support.

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Xbox Games Showcase 2025 revealed for June 8, 2025: Outer Worlds 2 deep dive confirmed, as Xbox gears up for the future

The next Xbox Games showcase has been revealed in a post on Xbox Wire. Here's what you need to know.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong could potentially launch this year and I reckon it could be a great game for an Xbox handheld

I'm crossing my fingers and toes that we'll see Hollow Knight: Silksong, especially if it arrives on an Xbox handheld.

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How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025: Start time, what to expect, and everything you need to know

Hoping to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 show? Here's how you can, along with everything else you need to know about the show.

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Xbox Game Pass Just Got A Long Awaited, Game-Changing New Feature

Xbox has announced that select games in players' digital library can now be streamed independent from its inclusion on the subscription service.

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Gears of War: E-Day – Everything we know about the upcoming shooter

Gears of War: E-Day is heading our way, so here's all the latest news on the upcoming Xbox Series X game

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"We're actively avoiding coming even close to feeling like either of those things," Remedy really wants you to know its newly announced multiplayer game is not a Control DLC or sequel

A new 3-player co-op game is on the horizon from Remedy and 505 Games, a first for the studio. FBC: Firebreak is set in the Control universe, but it is not a sequel nor DLC.

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"It was best-in-class. That's what Halo was...that's what Halo needs to be again." 343 Industries rebrands, confirms franchise is moving to Unreal Engine 5.

Halo developer 343 Industries is rebranding to Halo Studios, with the team shifting to Unreal Engine 5 for future projects.

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"We hope you enjoy the show." Phil Spencer is really making sure we tune into the Xbox Tokyo Game Show

Xbox Tokyo Game Show returns on September 26. Today, Xbox put out an announcement from Phil Spencer to ensure we tune in to the show. Here's how to watch it and when it airs in your time zone.

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The Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller is real and you can pre-order it now

Microsoft has officially revealed the special edition Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller, and pre-orders are open now.

TechRadar

Avowed is shaping up to be one of the best games in 2024

An Avowed story trailer just dropped during the Xbox Games Showcase, and it's looking fantastic. Let's take a deep dive into the story behind the game with what was shown in the trailer and delivered by Xbox Wire.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard features returning faces from Dragon Age 2 and Inquisition, and they're not alone

Lace Harding and Varric will make a long-awaited return in Dragon Age 4 this Fall

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A new special edition Xbox controller has been revealed - here’s how to preorder

The upcoming Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller has been announced.

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Microsoft introduces the ability to play purchased Xbox games via the cloud through Boosteroid

Xbox and Boosteroid just announced a new slate of games coming to the service. Not only will owners of Game Pass get to play these, but people who outright own them as well.

TechRadar

Xbox's February update features big improvements to control customization for both thumbsticks and remote play

Xbox's February update includes a handy thumbstick recalibration tool for official controllers.

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These lovely 'Vapor' Xbox Wireless Controller colorways have just been added to Xbox Design Lab

Xbox Design Lab has added 'Vapor' colorways for custom Xbox Wireless Controllers.

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Palworld is the biggest third-party Xbox Game Pass launch ever, with over 7 million players on Xbox so far

Palworld has reached over 7 million players on Xbox so far, displacing High on Life as the biggest third-party Xbox Game pass launch ever.

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Xbox launches Indie Selects program to bring more attention to smaller budget games

Xbox has launched an indie-specific collection in the store to bring attention to smaller-budget games.

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Xbox Developer_Direct 2024 LIVE: News and trailers for Hellblade 2, Avowed, and more

The Xbox Developer_Direct show returns, giving fans exciting new looks at upcoming 2024 exclusives like Avowed.

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How to watch the Xbox Developer_Direct Jan 2024

During the Xbox Developer_Direct, developers will give an in-depth look at their upcoming Xbox titles like Indiana Jones game, Avowed, Ara: History Untold, and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.

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Microsoft erroneously announces Final Fantasy XIV's Xbox Open beta was available early

Microsoft has announced that the long-awaited open beta for the Xbox version of Final Fantasy XIV is now available early. Then immediately deleted its statement as it turned out Microsoft's announcement was incorrect.

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Xbox announces Developer Direct for next week, will include Indiana Jones game reveal

Xbox's first Developer_Direct of 2024 will take place on January 18, it's been confirmed.

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The custom Bluey Xbox Series X looks amazing and will be going to one lucky winner

Bluey not only got her own video game but is getting a custom Xbox Series X for one lucky sweepstakes winner. Here are all of the details and how to enter.

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