TrueAchievements news archive for October 2022

Best of
Best Autumn games to play on Xbox
We're approaching the end of the year, so here are some great Xbox games to play to match that autumnal mood while it's still here!

Posted 2 years ago 17
Best of
Best spooky Xbox Game Pass games to play in January 2025
If you're looking for a frightfully fun treat to send shivers down your spine, check out our list of the best spooky Game Pass games.

Posted 2 years ago 41
Game Pass
Why you need to play Persona 5 Royal on Xbox Game Pass
The fifth installment of Atlus' critically acclaimed life simulator-meets-RPG series has finally arrived on Xbox and PC — here's why it's worth your time.

Posted 2 years ago
Guide
Get to grips with Persona 5 Royal using these tips
Persona 5 Royal is now available with Xbox Game Pass, bringing almost one hundred hours of epic RPG action to your Xbox — here's some advice to get you started.

Posted 2 years ago
Chart
Popular Xbox games — October 31st, 2022
Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II shooting straight into the top spot, knocking Overwatch 2 and Fortnite down.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Update
Sojourn and Moira dodge incoming Overwatch 2 nerfs
Some big nerfs are coming to Overwatch 2 soon, with Blizzard outlining five key heroes set to take a hit — Sombra and Genji on the Damage side, D.Va and Zarya from the Tanks, and just a slight hit to Kiriko in the Supports.

Posted 2 years ago 25
List
The Chant gets timely spooky achievement list reveal
The Chant, Prime Matter's new action-horror game, is being summoned onto Xbox later this week, and the achievement list has materialised early, replete with what seem like a few horrors of its own.

Posted 2 years ago 6
Announcement
EA to develop "at least" three new Marvel games, starting with Iron Man
EA has announced a partnership with Marvel to develop "at least" three new action-adventure games, with the first being the previously-revealed single-player Iron Man game from Motive.

Posted 2 years ago 26
Game Pass
High On Life devs outline game length
High On Life launches into Xbox Game Pass in December, and developer Squanch Games has outlined how long it might take you to complete just the "main story" and its side content.

Posted 2 years ago 19
Community event
Extra Life kicks off soon — here's how to support the TrueAchievements team
Extra Life 2022 takes place this weekend, and you can support the TrueAchievements Extra Life team by tuning into their streams and helping them raise money for charity.

Posted 2 years ago 6
Series X
Frontier clarifies F1 Manager 2022 support with new statement
F1 Manager 2022 isn't even two months old, and Frontier is already dropping support for the management simulator, saying the game's next patch will be its last major update before staff begin work on upcoming F1 Manager projects.

Posted 2 years ago 56
Industry
Xbox boss makes most definitive promise yet on Call of Duty's future
Phil Spencer has provided his most definitive statement yet regarding the future of Call of Duty, promising Call of Duty will continue to release on Sony's consoles "as long as there's a PlayStation out there to ship to."

Posted 2 years ago 62
Community event
TA Playlist game for November 2022 announced
We needed some guidance for the November 2022 Playlist, and who better to provide direction than the TrueAchievements Walkthrough Team? Check out the game chosen for the TA Playlist in November 2022

Posted 2 years ago 46
Game Pass
Phil Spencer admits gap between first-party Xbox games is "too long"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has admitted that the gap between the launch of big Xbox first-party games has been too long.

Posted 2 years ago 72
Game Pass
Gunfire Reborn Xbox bugs plague Game Pass launch, new report site open
Roguelite looter-shooter Gunfire Reborn launched into Xbox Game Pass last week and with players encountering lots of issues, the team has now launched a bug reporting site specific to the Xbox version of the game.

Posted 2 years ago 27
Industry
Phil Spencer "confident" Xbox Activision deal will be approved
With Microsoft's upcoming acquisition of Activision Blizzard facing continued scrutiny, Xbox boss Phil Spencer says he remains "confident that we'll get the deal approved."

Posted 2 years ago 18
DLC
Resident Evil Village's hardest achievement made easier by new DLC
The new Winters' Expansion for Resident Evil Village makes improvements to score attack mode The Mercenaries and adds three powerful characters, with players noting this makes the 'all S ranks' achievement a lot easier.

Posted 2 years ago 48
List
Resident Evil Re:Verse Xbox achievements now live after short delay
Xbox achievements for Resident Evil Village's multiplayer spin-off Resident Evil Re:Verse have now gone live, following a short delay.

Posted 2 years ago 34
New releases
New Xbox games – October 31st to November 6th
There are new Xbox games aplenty next week, with 20 titles launching across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, including The Chant, WRC Generations, Ghost Song, and The Legend of Tianding.

Posted 2 years ago 34
Xbox One
Poll: Are you happy with November's Games with Gold lineup?
The lineup for next month's Xbox Games with Gold has been confirmed, and for this week's poll, we're asking: are you happy with November's Games with Gold?

Posted 2 years ago 163
List
Atari 50 gets November release date, achievements now live
Retro compilation Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration has a confirmed release date — the collection is heading to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in just a couple of weeks, on November 11th, and the achievements are now live.

Posted 2 years ago 46
Targets
November's TrueAchievements Targets announced
The month is almost over, so it's time to announce three new gaming-related Targets for November 2022. Are you up to the challenge? Can you get gold medals in all of them?

Posted 2 years ago 132
Series X
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life confirmed for Xbox Series X|S
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life isn't only going to launch on Switch — Marvelous has confirmed that the farming game is also coming to Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 2 years ago 20
GWG
Xbox Games with Gold November lineup announced
Microsoft has now announced the Games with Gold lineup for November, which includes two Xbox One games: Praetorians - HD Remaster and Dead End Job.

Posted 2 years ago 152
Series X
Xbox players can't disable crossplay in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
It appears that Xbox and PC players can not disable crossplay in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, unlike their PlayStation counterparts, who can freely toggle the option on or off.

Posted 2 years ago 56
Series X
Assassin's Creed Valhalla celebrates 20 million players
Ubisoft has celebrated the news that "over 20 million Vikings have embarked on their epic journey" in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Posted 2 years ago 22
Series X
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has PlayStation exclusive "benefits"
It seems PlayStation players get a number of exclusive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II "benefits," including free bundles and monthly double XP events.

Posted 2 years ago 62
Best of
Best games like Bayonetta on Xbox
As Bayonetta 3 sashays onto Switch, Xbox players might once again find themselves feeling a little left out. But never fear — if you fancy some stylish action of a different kind instead, you have plenty of great options on Xbox!

Posted 2 years ago 63
List
Check out all 48 Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition Xbox achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition. There are 48 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories Xbox achievements have been revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories. There are 42 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Series X
Marvel's Midnight Suns will add Deadpool in season pass
Firaxis and 2K Games have revealed Marvel's Midnight Suns' season pass content, with Deadpool arriving in the game's first DLC pack.

Posted 2 years ago 29
Series X
Fall Guys' Falloween event kicks off today
Fall Guys is celebrating Halloween with its own Falloween event, during which you can play Treat Thieves and claim Halloween-themed rewards.

Posted 2 years ago 22
Series X
Xbox Insiders will help shape the new dashboard
The Xbox team is after feedback from Xbox Insiders on the "new experiments" for the "New Xbox Home Experience," which allow you to add top groups to Home, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 38
List
Gunfire Reborn Xbox achievement list is pure chaos
Chaotic co-op roguelite FPS Gunfire Reborn launches into Xbox Game Pass today, and we've just pulled in the achievement list. Fans of nice round Gamerscore values might want to look away now...

Posted 2 years ago 103
Industry
The Callisto Protocol denied Japanese rating, devs refuse to censor
Developer Striking Distance Studios and publisher Krafton have announced that upcoming sci-fi survival-horror game The Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan.

Posted 2 years ago 110
Game Pass
Somerville release date confirmed, Game Pass day one
Sci-fi adventure and day-one Game Pass title Somerville now has a release date — we'll be starting up the mysterious adventure game in November.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Opinion
Gunfire Reborn: the Game Pass roguelite shooter we can't stop playing
Gunfire Reborn launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Xbox Game Pass today, offering up compelling roguelite action for up to four players. Here's what Tom thought about this action-packed looter-shooter...

Posted 2 years ago 29
Series X
Halo Infinite shows off upcoming maps and new mode
343 Industries has outlined the new maps and new mode coming with Halo Infinite's Winter Update, which will be the game's "largest feature update yet."

Posted 2 years ago 36
Series X
Free Play Days includes four Xbox games this weekend
Xbox is treating Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers to four games this weekend with Free Play Days, including Dead by Daylight and Ghostrunner.

Posted 2 years ago 25
Game Pass
Game Pass price increase hinted at by Xbox boss
Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer has hinted that price increases for Xbox consoles, games, and subscription services, such as Xbox Game Pass, could be introduced next year.

Posted 2 years ago 118
Series X
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf devs announce "huge step forward" in development
BioWare has announced "a huge step forward" in the development of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, having completed its Alpha milestone.

Posted 2 years ago 12
XCloud
Game Pass adds three new Xbox games today
We hope you have room in your backlogs as three new Xbox games join Game Pass today, including roguelite first-person shooter Gunfire Reborn and survival horror game Signalis.

Posted 2 years ago 24
Contest
Contest: Win a Halloween gaming bundle
If you love Halloween, spooky games, and bundles of goodies, then we've got a treat for you. We've partnered with a handful of publishers to give away multiple prizes fitting for this wonderful time of year. Enter if you dare...

Posted 2 years ago 2175
Industry
Rocksteady co-founders leave studio, Suicide Squad "nearly finished"
Rocksteady Studios has announced that co-founders and studio heads Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker are leaving the studio, with the pair saying that Suicide Squad is in "safe hands."

Posted 2 years ago 21
Series X
Game Pass title House Flipper gets Halloween update, DLC on the way
House Flipper's Halloween update, which arrived yesterday for PC, should become available on consoles later today, adding a new Dia de Los Muertos-themed job and more.

Posted 2 years ago 18
Game Pass
Game Pass has "contributed largely" to Yakuza's popularity in the West
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama believes Xbox Game Pass and other subscription services have contributed in helping the Yakuza series flourish in the West

Posted 2 years ago 82
Announcement
CD Projekt Red announces The Witcher Remake
CD Projekt Red has announced that a remake of the first Witcher game is in development. The Witcher Remake will be built from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5.

Posted 2 years ago 97
Series X
Dying Light 2: Stay Human's All Hallows' Eve event live now
Dying Light 2: Stay Human is ready for Halloween with its limited-time All Hallows' Eve event, which is live now and asks you to face off against Pumpkintiles for Treats.

Posted 2 years ago 2
Community event
TA Playlist Wrap-Up: Saints Row: The Third
Join us as we break down the TA Playlist game for September. We take a look at all the stats and community feedback from Saints Row: The Third.

Posted 2 years ago 15
Game Pass
Game Pass launch title Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty confirms release date
Action-RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will join Xbox Game Pass at launch, and has now confirmed when we can expect it in March 2023.

Posted 2 years ago 16
PC Game Pass
Age of Mythology Retold announced as Definitive Edition
Etimi! Age of Mythology Retold was announced during the Age of Empires 25th Anniversary Broadcast — it'll be the Definitive Edition of 2002's much-loved game, and will be coming to PC Game Pass.

Posted 2 years ago 40
List
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin DLC Wanderer of the Rift adds 13 achievements
Wanderer of the Rift, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's latest DLC is available now, and we have just picked up 13 new achievements for the action-RPG developed by Team Ninja

Posted 2 years ago 7
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 70 Microsoft Reward Points
The new weekly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 19 quick completions from the Xbox sales
While this week's Xbox sale is a little less substantial than usual, we've still managed to pull 19 games that feature a bunch of quick and easy Gamerscore.

Posted 2 years ago 23
Series X
Age of Empires Xbox console debut confirmed for 2023
Microsoft has confirmed that Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV are coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2023, with the former arriving in January and the latter at a later date. [updated]

Posted 2 years ago 67
List
Age of Empires IV Anniversary Update achievements now live
Achievements are now live for Age of Empire IV's free Anniversary Update, which adds 20 new achievements worth a total of 310 Gamerscore to the real-time strategy game.

Posted 2 years ago 1
List
Grid Legends adds ten new achievements with Enduring Spirit DLC
Grid Legends' second premium DLC, Enduring Spirit, is available now, bringing with it new story events, a new track, new cars, and ten new achievements to unlock.

Posted 2 years ago 16
Series X
Redfall shows off some of its "creepiest bloodsuckers"
To make sure Redfall isn't forgotten as we enter the spookiest season of the year, Bethesda has dropped a new "Into the Night" trailer showcasing some of the game's "creepiest bloodsuckers."

Posted 2 years ago 11
Game Pass
Six games already confirmed for Game Pass next month
With November just around the corner, it'll soon be time for another round of Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass additions — here's everything we know is coming to Game Pass in November 2022 so far.

Posted 2 years ago 48
Series X
The Quarry makes new DLC free for a limited time
2K and Supermassive Games have announced that new '50s Throwback Character Outfit DLC will be free for The Quarry players for a limited time, while the game is currently on sale for its cheapest price yet.

Posted 2 years ago 21
Series X
Disney Dreamlight Valley adds some "treats in your Plaza"
Candy Bowls have started appearing in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and will help you complete the Halloween-themed Dreamlight Duties which reward you with new decorations and items.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Industry
Microsoft searching for its own Genshin Impact on Xbox
With Genshin Impact proving a success on PlayStation and other platforms, Microsoft is reportedly scouting the Chinese games market for games similar to MiHoYo's free-to-play open-world action-RPG.

Posted 2 years ago 51
Series X
Overwatch 2's Halloween Terror kicks off today
Overwatch 2's first Halloween Terror event begins later today, running through the next few weeks with a new limited time co-op mission and themed rewards.

Posted 2 years ago 35
Game Pass
Game Pass loses two more Xbox games soon
Game Pass is set to lose two more Xbox games soon. Both Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition and Football Manager 2022 will leave Game Pass in November and will also likely be delisted from the Xbox Store.

Posted 2 years ago 28
Rumour
Star Wars Eclipse centres on political conflict of new race — report
Further details of Star Wars Eclipse have seemingly leaked, potentially revealing a character, some story details, and the inclusion of a brand-new faction called the Zaraan.

Posted 2 years ago 17
Sale
Xbox sale round-up October 25th, 2022
Discounts on Fatum Betula, MudRunner, Skeletal Avenger, Many Faces, Outbreak: Epidemic Definitive Edition, S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored, Hard West Ultimate Edition and more

Posted 2 years ago 42
Chart
Popular Xbox games — October 24th, 2022
Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II heading straight into the top ten despite not actually launching until later this week.

Posted 2 years ago 18
Video
River City Girls 2 trailer shows off Double Dragon's Marian
WayForward has shared a new trailer for upcoming brawler River City Girls 2, showcasing new playable character Marian — Double Dragon's damsel in distress is now absolutely jacked and ready to dish out some payback.

Posted 2 years ago 17
Game Pass
Game Pass survival game The Long Dark gets big expansion on Xbox in 2023
Chilly Xbox Game Pass survival title The Long Dark is getting its first paid DLC next year that will add a bunch of new content to the game's Survival mode.

Posted 2 years ago 14
Series X
Apex Legends shows off new map with Eclipse gameplay
We get a look at the new map and Legend coming with Apex Legends: Eclipse in a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming season update.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Series X
Fallout 4 free Xbox Series X|S upgrade coming in 2023
As part of the Fallout 25th-anniversary celebrations, Bethesda has revealed that Fallout 4 is getting a free "next-gen" update on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC next year.

Posted 2 years ago 99
Industry
Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake not planned but could happen
There currently aren't any plans to work on a Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake, the Resident Evil 4 remake's producer has revealed, but the cards aren't off the table completely.

Posted 2 years ago 35
Series X
Cult of the Lamb kicks off Blood Moon Festival today
Cult of the Lamb's Blood Moon Festival has kicked off today as a new limited-time event with a new ritual, new follower forms, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 8
List
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Xbox achievement list revealed
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord launches for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC tomorrow, and we've just picked up the achievement list for the strategy action-RPG.

Posted 2 years ago 8
Industry
Original Xbox Live 1.0 set to be revived via free third-party servers
Xbox Live 1.0, the first instance of online servers for the original Xbox, is set to return via Insignia, a free third-party service that's currently compatible with 20 titles, such as Call of Duty: Finest Hour and Counter-Strike.

Posted 2 years ago 125
List
Paper Cut Mansion Xbox achievements revealed
Hand-crafted horror roguelite Paper Cut Mansion joins the Xbox library later this week, and we've pulled in the achievement list ahead of its release... including one for reaching all 27 of the game's endings.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Game Pass
Game Pass Soulslike Lies of P length and DLC plans detailed
Lies of P is an upcoming Soulslike joining Game Pass on day one, and developer Round 8 Studio has now revealed a few more details about the new game, including how long it will take to beat.

Posted 2 years ago 23
Series X
Anno 1800 officially announced for Xbox Series X|S
Ubisoft has announced that its city-building PC game, Anno 1800, will be heading to Xbox Series X|S and PS5 in 2023, and you can now register to test it.

Posted 2 years ago 24
Series X
Steelrising DLC to add new quests, level, and more
Steelrising is gearing up for the arrival of the Cagliostro's Secrets DLC, which arrives next month and brings with it a new level, a new main quest, new side quests, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Update
ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievements
If you feel like you might have missed something this week, fret not, as we have some of the hottest Xbox-related headlines right here for you, covering Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass.

Posted 2 years ago
New releases
New Xbox games – October 24th to 30th
Another 25 new Xbox games release next week, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Gunfire Reborn, Signalis, Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery, and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.

Posted 2 years ago 40
List
Kaiju Wars Xbox achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Kaiju Wars. There are 26 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef Xbox achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef. There are 43 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 13 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Interview
Everdream Valley interview: achievements are divided into "basic and master"
Farming adventure game Everdream Valley is on the way to Xbox, bringing with it a sense of childhood summertime adventures. We reached out to developer Mooneaters to learn more.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Industry
Poll: Which Silent Hill game announcements are you most interested in?
Konami has now unveiled its plans for the Silent Hill franchise, with four new games on the way. For this week's poll, we want to know: which announcements are you most interested in?

Posted 2 years ago 57
Guide
Persona 5 Royal: How to unlock the missable final Palace
Persona 5 Royal adds additional content (including a new Palace) past where the original game ends, but it's missable — around 80 hours into the game — so you'll need to know how to access it if you want the completion.

Posted 2 years ago 42
Community
Announcing the TrueAchievements Persona 5 Royal Achievement Challenge (US only)
Persona 5 Royal launches today on Xbox and to celebrate the game's release we are running a month-long Achievement Challenge!

Posted 2 years ago
Series X
Overwatch 2 double XP weekend begins today
Overwatch 2 is gearing up for the start of a double match XP weekend today, and the beginning of its upcoming Halloween Terror event.

Posted 2 years ago 32
Contest
Contest: Win an F1 Manager 22 Xbox code
The US Grand Prix begins this weekend, and to celebrate, we've partnered with Frontier Developments to give away a copy of F1 Manager 22 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One to one lucky TrueAchievements member.

Posted 2 years ago 667
Series X
Resident Evil Re:Verse early access comes to Xbox next week
Capcom's Resident Evil Showcase has revealed that the previously delayed Resident Evil Re:Verse will be offering an early access period, which kicks off next week with cross-play enabled between Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

Posted 2 years ago 37
Series X
Resident Evil 4 remake gameplay looks horrifyingly good
Capcom has shown off more Resident Evil 4 remake gameplay, and it looks like the upcoming survival game set to release on Xbox Series X|S in March is shaping up very nicely.

Posted 2 years ago 74
Game Pass
Game Pass adds Persona 5 Royal today
JRPG Persona 5 Royal joins the Xbox Game Pass library today, tasking us with leading a double life as a student by day and a Phantom Thief by night.

Posted 2 years ago 24
Industry
UK regulator wants your opinion on Xbox Activision deal
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has published the details of its 'Phase 2 merger investigation' into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and it's calling for the public to weigh in with their opinion.

Posted 2 years ago 71
Content roundup
Xbox sales: TA Team Picks (October 20th)
Microsoft is offering up discounts for a number of games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Windows PC in this week's Xbox sales. The TA news team has had a look through it all to find their top choices for you.

Posted 2 years ago 13
List
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Xbox achievements now live
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II's campaign goes live today for those who have preordered the new FPS, and we've just pulled in the achievement list — interestingly, there are no competitive multiplayer achievements.

Posted 2 years ago 56
List
Vampire Survivors leaves early access, adds 140 achievements
PC hit Vampire Survivors leaves early access today with its 1.0 release, with the chaotic roguelite — which is available with PC Game Pass — adding 140 achievements worth 1,200 Gamerscore.

Posted 2 years ago 68
Series X
Xbox Series S is an "albatross" and studios want it dropped, dev says
Xbox Series S has "turned out to be an albatross around the neck of production," Bossa Studios' Ian Maclure has said, and apparently "many" studios are asking Xbox to drop the mandatory requirement for games to support it.

Posted 2 years ago 233
Game review
Gotham Knights review
Gotham Knights swoops onto Xbox Series X|S this week, telling the tale of a post-Batman Gotham City. Luke donned cowl and cape to see how the new action-RPG from Warner Bros. Montreal compares to Bats' best.

Posted 2 years ago 98
Series X
Xbox Free Play Days includes Journey to the Savage Planet
Thanks to Xbox Free Play Days, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers can play three games for free up until Monday, including Journey to the Savage Planet.

Posted 2 years ago 13
List
Here are the New Tales from the Borderlands Xbox achievements
New Tales from the Borderlands launches tomorrow, and the achievements are now live — it doesn't look like this will be quite as straightforward a completion as the first game, so check out what you're up against here!

Posted 2 years ago 43
Series X
Cyberpunk 2077's Night City "thriving" with active players
CD Projekt Red celebrates how Cyberpunk 2077's Night City is "thriving" with a high number of active players each day for four weeks in a row.

Posted 2 years ago 18
List
Gotham Knights Xbox achievements revealed
Open world action-RPG Gotham Knights releases tomorrow on Xbox Series X|S, and we have now scanned in the game's achievement list.

Posted 2 years ago 36
Series X
Xbox is making improvements to Xbox DVR
Microsoft has rolled out another update to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha preview ring, which adds a new Captures app with improved performance and additional Discord and Twitch features.

Posted 2 years ago 28
Announcement
Silent Hill rebooted with four new games
After years of waiting, Konami finally unveiled what it has in store for the Silent Hill franchise. Konami has now announced four new Silent Hill games, including a remake of Silent Hill 2, which is a timed PS5 exclusive.

Posted 2 years ago 21
List
Amnesia: Rebirth Xbox achievements revealed, now available in Game Pass
Amnesia: Rebirth joins Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass today, and we've just picked up the achievement list: there are 41 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, most of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 6
Game Pass
Game Pass adds four new Xbox games today
Another four new Xbox games join Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass today, including Frictional Games' survival horror titles Amnesia: Collection, Amnesia: Rebirth, and Soma.

Posted 2 years ago 34
Announcement
Silent Hill 2 remake is a timed PS5 console exclusive
It appears Konami might have leaked a Silent Hill 2 remake ahead of its Silent Hill Transmission, which begins later this evening. It looks as though the Silent Hill 2 remake could be a PlayStation console exclusive. [Updated]

Posted 2 years ago 222
Update
343 Industries details Halo Infinite's Winter Update
Halo Infinite's Winter Update will be dropping next month, and 343 Industries has uncovered everything we can expect to see, including four-player co-op, mission replay, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 51
Series X
Xbox update lets you mute startup sounds, adds TV audio controls, and more
The Xbox October update is rolling out to all consoles now, bringing with it a host of new features, including the ability to mute startup sounds, change your TV volume directly from the guide on Series X|S, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 70
Industry
Microsoft wants to build an Xbox mobile gaming store
As revealed in filings with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft plans to build an Xbox mobile gaming store to compete with Apple and Google.

Posted 2 years ago 46
List
Persona 5 Royal Xbox achievements now live
Persona 5 Royal finally arrives on Xbox and launches into Game Pass later this week, and the achievements are now live. It shouldn't be an overly taxing completion, but it's certainly going to be a long one...

Posted 2 years ago 35
Interview
Syberia interview: celebrating 20 years of adventure
Syberia: The World Before's launch marks the 20th anniversary of protagonist Kate Walker's adventures, and we sat down with The World Before game director and lead writer Lucas Lagravette to discuss the long-running series.

Posted 2 years ago 18
Game Pass
Disney Dreamlight Valley adds Scar and new Villain Star Path
Scar has officially arrived for Disney Dreamlight Valley, as the Scar's Kingdom update is live now! Disney Dreamlight Valley also has a new Villain Star Path, and other "tricks and treats planned."

Posted 2 years ago 20
Series X
The Callisto Protocol assures 60fps performance mode
After a little confusion about a release date, Striking Distance Studios has stepped in to confirm that The Callisto Protocol will be out in December — and it'll have a 60fps performance mode.

Posted 2 years ago 22
Industry
Call of Duty blocked from Game Pass due to Sony deal, Xbox claims
An existing agreement between Sony and Activision suggests Call of Duty games will not be coming to Game Pass "for a number of years" even if Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was to go ahead.

Posted 2 years ago 138
Game Pass
Disney Dreamlight Valley update gives Donald Duck shorter tantrums
Gameloft has shared the patch notes for the Scar's Kingdom update ahead of its arrival in Disney Dreamlight Valley today, and it brings a big list of bug fixes and improvements.

Posted 2 years ago 21
List
Minecraft Dungeons Fauna Faire update adds ten Xbox achievements
Minecraft Dungeons' Fauna Faire update arrives today, bringing with it a new seasonal adventure, Tower multiplayer, a new merchant for your camp, the free Treetop Tangle level, and ten new achievements.

Posted 2 years ago 46
Game Pass
A Plague Tale: Requiem dev says a third game isn't currently planned
A Plague Tale: Requiem is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, offering us the next chapter of Amicia and Hugo's adventure, but Asobo Studios says this could be the last we see of the rat-dodging pair.

Posted 2 years ago 23
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 70 Microsoft Reward Points
The new weekly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 57 quick completions from the Xbox sales
A new Xbox sale is live, and we've scoured its depths to bring you a new batch of quick completions. Our list this week features a whopping 57 easy Gamerscore titles!

Posted 2 years ago 17
Series X
Need for Speed Unbound ups the ante with Risk/Reward gameplay trailer
EA has dropped a new trailer for Need for Speed Unbound, giving us our first real look at the city, gameplay, and unique art style in action, as well as some of the new and returning systems we'll see in the upcoming racer.

Posted 2 years ago 26
Series X
Xbox Elite 2 Controllers added to Design Lab
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Elite Series 2 Controllers are now available to customise with Xbox Design Lab.

Posted 2 years ago 47
Industry
Resident Evil Showcase set to follow Silent Hill event this week
Capcom is looking to add a sprinkling of evil into the spooky season, with the company's next Resident Evil showcase stepping out of the shadows this week with some more Resident Evil 4 remake information and more.

Posted 2 years ago 36
XCloud
Game Pass adds touch controls to two games via Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now play another two games with touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming, with one offering five "custom touch control layouts."

Posted 2 years ago 6
XCloud
Game Pass adds eight new Xbox games in October
Another eight new Xbox games will join Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in the second half of October, including Persona 5 Royal, Amnesia: Collection, and Soma.

Posted 2 years ago 78
Game Pass
Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian wants to return to the wasteland
Obsidian Entertainment's founder, Feargus Urquhart, while not confirming any of the previous rumours that a Fallout: New Vegas sequel is happening, has said the studio would like to return to Bethesda's series.

Posted 2 years ago 75
Industry
Microsoft lays off hundreds of employees, including Xbox staff
Microsoft has laid off hundreds of staff from across the company, including employees from the company's Xbox division.

Posted 2 years ago 100
XCloud
Game Pass adds A Plague Tale: Requiem today
Game Pass subscribers have a new Xbox game to play today! Action-adventure stealth game A Plague Tale: Requiem is available now with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

Posted 2 years ago 26
Game Pass
Game Pass loses eight Xbox games soon
Microsoft has now confirmed the next lot of games that will leave Game Pass soon. Overall, Game Pass loses eight games, including Sniper Elite 4, The Forgotten City, and Alan Wake's American Nightmare.

Posted 2 years ago 124
Sale
Xbox sale round-up October 18th, 2022
Discounts on Shadows: Awakening, Outbreak, The Medium, Hotel Transylvania 3: Monsters Overboard, Dead Rising 4, Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, Horatio Goes Snowboarding and more

Posted 2 years ago 58
List
Here are the Garfield Lasagna Party Xbox achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for Garfield Lasagna Party. There are 32 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Chart
Popular Xbox games — October 16th, 2022
Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Overwatch 2 still in first place, while further down, Xbox Game Pass launch title Scorn breaks into the top 15.

Posted 2 years ago 7
Game review
A Plague Tale: Requiem review
A Plague Tale: Requiem launches for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC Game Pass tomorrow, bringing with it a tidal wave of rats, despair, and rotting bodies. Here's what Sean had to say about Amicia and Hugo's latest outing.

Posted 2 years ago 77
Opinion
Game Pass newcomer Scorn's grim beauty is only skin-deep
Scorn's bleak biomechanical aesthetic is undeniably impressive, but it's pretty much the only aspect of the dark puzzle game that is — combat, world-building and even the puzzles themselves simply don't feel fleshed out.

Posted 2 years ago 68
Series X
Overwatch 2 picks up 25 million players in first ten days
Overwatch 2 has encountered a number of issues since replacing Overwatch, but despite these, Blizzard has confirmed the game picked up 25 million players in its first ten days.

Posted 2 years ago 26
Closure
EA announces server closures for four games
EA has confirmed it will shut down the online services for several games early next year, including Mirror's Edge and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition.

Posted 2 years ago 102
Community event
Join our TrueAchievements Extra Life team and help us raise $15,000 for charity
The TrueAchievements Extra Life 2022 hub is now live — join this year's TrueAchievements Extra Life team to help us raise money for charity.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Announcement
Konami teases Silent Hill announcement for this week
A new Silent Hill game could be revealed in a special Silent Hill digital event Konami has teased for later this week.

Posted 2 years ago 42
Game Pass
Minecraft Legends narrows down Game Pass release window
We're officially running out of 2022, and 2023's lineup of games is approaching. Minecraft Legends has shared a first look at gameplay, its opening cinematic, and its new release window of spring 2023.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Series X
Gotham Knights will run at 30fps on Xbox Series X|S
Gotham Knights will run at 30fps on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 and will not feature a performance mode, the game's executive producer has confirmed.

Posted 2 years ago 108
Update
ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievements
As another week draws to a close, we invite you to check out some of the hottest headlines to cross the TrueAchievements front page this week for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Posted 2 years ago
New releases
New Xbox games – October 17th to 23rd
We hope you have room in your backlog as a huge 23 new Xbox games release next week, including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Persona 5 Royal, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Gotham Knights, and New Tales from the Borderlands.

Posted 2 years ago 65
List
Check out all 25 Asterix & Obelix XXXL: The Ram From Hibernia Xbox achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for Asterix & Obelix XXXL: The Ram From Hibernia. There are 25 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 8 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Community event
Vote now for November 2022's TA Playlist game
We needed some guidance for the November 2022 Playlist, and who better to provide direction than the TrueAchievements Walkthrough Team! Check out their nominations for this month’s featured game.

Posted 2 years ago 69
Interview
Kitori Academy interview: achievements reward mastering "different magical skills"
Magical life-sim Kitori Academy is on the way for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, so we reached out to developer Cubenary to find out more...

Posted 2 years ago 3
Series X
Poll: Will you be playing Scorn?
First-person horror game Scorn has just launched into Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass — for this week's poll, we want to know: will you be playing it?

Posted 2 years ago 130
List
Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova Xbox achievements have been revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova. There are 41 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 12 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Game Pass
Persona 3 and 4 ports will run natively on Xbox Series X|S, Atlus confirms
Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden will launch into Xbox Game Pass in January, and it's now been confirmed that the ports will run natively on Xbox Series X|S instead of relying on backwards compatibility.

Posted 2 years ago 21
Game review
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed review
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed takes the rising popularity of asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay and blends it with the wackiness of its source material. Tom grabbed his Proton Pack and had a go at ghostbusting for himself...

Posted 2 years ago 40
Series X
Hitman 3 arms Agent 47 with his tastiest weapon yet
If Hitman 3's Agent 47 was getting tired of his usual methods, he now has the opportunity to unlock a "delicious yet dangerous melee weapon" — a banana.

Posted 2 years ago 15
Delayed
Norco Xbox Game Pass release delayed indefinitely
Publisher Raw Fury has announced that the console and Xbox Game Pass release of Norco has been delayed and will no longer launch next week as planned.

Posted 2 years ago 26
Series X
Overwatch 2 patch fixes broken achievement
A new patch for Overwatch 2 has brought a number of fixes for the game, including a fix for the Yokai achievement — you should be able to unlock this one properly now.

Posted 2 years ago 21
Game Pass
Scorn review round-up
Scorn is out now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC Game Pass, and review embargos have lifted. Here's what the critics are saying about Ebb Software's creepy atmospheric horror adventure game.

Posted 2 years ago 107
PC Game Pass
Age of Empires IV Anniversary Update to add 20 new achievements
The Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is on the way, including the base game and all its updates, while the Anniversary Update adds two new civilisations plus 20 new achievements.

Posted 2 years ago 11
XCloud
Game Pass adds new Xbox horror game Scorn today
It's another big day for Xbox Game Pass! The atmospheric first-person horror adventure game Scorn joins both Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass today.

Posted 2 years ago 33
Content roundup
Xbox sales: TA Team Picks (October 13th)
Microsoft is offering discounts on plenty of titles for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC in the Xbox Store this week. Come check out the selection of titles the TA news team recommends...

Posted 2 years ago 15
Game Pass
Disney Dreamlight Valley gets first major content update next week
We now have a date for Disney Dreamlight Valley's first major content update — and the start of the new Star Path — which arrives next week.

Posted 2 years ago 41
Delayed
Game Pass' Humankind receives console delay, Sega issues refunds
Humankind, the turn-based strategy game from Amplitude Studios, has had its console launch and entry into Xbox Game Pass delayed "until further notice." Sega is issuing refunds to players who have preordered it digitally.

Posted 2 years ago 33
List
Check out all 13 Paradise Marsh Xbox achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for Paradise Marsh. There are 13 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 2 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
Check out all 81 Gas Station Simulator Xbox achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for Gas Station Simulator. There are 81 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 10 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
Resident Evil Village Winters' Expansion adds seven Xbox achievements
Resident Evil Village DLC Winters' Expansion launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One later this month, bringing with it the story DLC Shadows of Rose, third-person mode, more Mercenaries content, and seven new achievements.

Posted 2 years ago 42
Game Pass
Game Pass title Floppy Knights gets free Graveyard Shift content update
Floppy Knights gets new story and challenge levels, a new biome, and new cards in Graveyard Shift: a free content update out now.

Posted 2 years ago 7
List
Dragon Ball: The Breakers Xbox achievement list revealed
Dragon Ball: The Breakers launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One tomorrow, and we've just picked up the asymmetrical multiplayer survival game's achievement list.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Update
Minecraft Dungeons Fauna Faire seasonal adventure announced
Minecraft Dungeons players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC can dive into the animal-filled third seasonal adventure, Fauna Faire, next week to earn a host of rewards.

Posted 2 years ago 29
Game Pass
Starfield has its own "adoring fan"
Bethesda's Todd Howard answers several Starfield questions in a new video, which, while showing off a few of the traits players can attain in the game, also reveals that Starfield has its own "adoring fan."

Posted 2 years ago 12
Series X
Xbox Free Play Days includes Goat Simulator
Thanks to Xbox Free Play Days, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers can play three games for free over the next few days, including Goat Simulator.

Posted 2 years ago 18
List
PC Game Pass adds Dyson Sphere Program today, Xbox achievements now live
PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can today begin building their own intergalactic factory in the space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program.

Posted 2 years ago 17
List
Scorn achievements land ahead of Game Pass release, all secret
The Scorn achievements have just landed ahead of the mysterious fleshy shooter's Xbox Game Pass debut later this week, but don't expect to learn too much from them — they're all secret with cryptic descriptions.

Posted 2 years ago 59
Industry
Kingdom Hearts TV pilot animatic emerges after almost 20 years
Kingdom Hearts was once supposed to have its own spin-off TV series, but the show never made it into full production. Thought lost for nearly 20 years, the original pilot animatic was shared today by director Seth Kearsley.

Posted 2 years ago 28
Update
MultiVersus Monster Mash Halloween event brings new fighter and candy
MultiVersus today welcomes another new character, with Stripe from Gremlins joining the crazy crossover fighting game's roster as Halloween festivities kick off early with the Monster Mash event.

Posted 2 years ago 4
Series X
FIFA 23 scores over ten million players in first week
FIFA 23 gained over ten million players within its first week, with EA celebrating a "record-breaking launch" and the "biggest launch period in EA Sports FIFA franchise history."

Posted 2 years ago 10
XCloud
Game Pass coming to Meta Quest VR headsets via Xbox Cloud Gaming
During the recent Meta Connect 2022 conference, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to Meta Quest VR headsets.

Posted 2 years ago 50
Series X
Lego Bricktales review round-up
Puzzle adventure game Lego Bricktales is out today for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and the reviews are starting to trickle in — check out what's being said...

Posted 2 years ago 13
Update
Saints Row update bringing over 200 bug fixes and changes
Saints Row developer Volition has outlined what we can expect to see in the next major update to the open world adventure — due late November, the patch is set to squash hundreds of bugs and bring improvements galore.

Posted 2 years ago 50
Industry
Xbox fires shots at Sony and UK regulator over Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft has responded to the UK competition regulator's decision to launch a second investigation into its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, criticising both Sony and the regulator.

Posted 2 years ago 106
Series X
Microsoft reveals leaked 'Lunar Shift' special edition Xbox controller
Microsoft has now announced its latest special edition Xbox Wireless Controller, the previously leaked Lunar Shift, as well as a matching Quick Charging Stand from Razer.

Posted 2 years ago 25
Series X
Overwatch 2 to offer free Legendary skin to make up for "bumpy" launch
The launch of Overwatch 2 hasn't been without its problems, and Blizzard is offering a free Legendary skin and weapon charm to apologise, as well as upcoming double match XP weekends.

Posted 2 years ago 27
Industry
Take-Two boss comments on Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal
With Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard currently under heavy scrutiny, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on the deal, saying it's a good thing for the industry.

Posted 2 years ago 13
List
PGA TOUR 2K23 Xbox achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for PGA Tour 2K23. There are 29 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 1 of which is secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
NHL 23 Xbox achievement list has arrived
We have just picked up new achievements for NHL 23. There are 48 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 70 Microsoft Reward Points
The new weekly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so.

Posted 2 years ago 10
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 60 quick completions from the Xbox sales
After a bit of a drought last week, this latest Xbox sale has brought the goods! We have 60 easy games for you this week that offer a bunch of easy achievements and Gamerscore.

Posted 2 years ago 19
Update
Forza Horizon 5's nostalgia-filled 10-Year Anniversary update now live
Forza Horizon 5's Horizon 10-Year Anniversary update, which brings with it a new Horizon Story, Midnight Battles from Forza Horizon 3, new music, new cars, and more, is available for download now. [updated]

Posted 2 years ago 82
Series X
Refurbished Xbox Series S drops below £200 in UK Amazon Prime deal
Amazon is running a two-day Early Access Sale for Prime members, meaning you can currently pick up a refurbished Xbox Series S for just £189.99 for the next couple of days, while stocks last.

Posted 2 years ago 31
Game Pass
Game Pass lines up another day-one Xbox title for October
Xbox Game Pass has another addition in store for October: Phantom Abyss, an asynchronous multiplayer game in which we delve into temples and dodge traps and enemies to find the temple's relics.

Posted 2 years ago 29
Series X
Overwatch 2 struck by third DDoS attack
Overwatch 2's problems haven't stopped now that the game has launched — the game has suffered yet another DDoS attack.

Posted 2 years ago 43
Series X
Razer unveils new Xbox controller, and it's not cheap
Razer has unveiled its 'Razer Limited Edition' Wireless Controller & Quick Charging Stand for Xbox, which sports a black and green finish like Microsoft's 'Phantom' line of controllers, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

Posted 2 years ago 44
Series X
Overwatch 2 disables two heroes with bugs that "heavily impact gameplay"
Overwatch 2's Bastion and Torbjörn will be "taking a quick trip to the workshop" due to bugs that "heavily impact gameplay."

Posted 2 years ago 16
Game Pass
Game Pass newcomer Costume Quest free DLC available on Xbox Store
Double Fine's excellent RPG Costume Quest is available now with Xbox Game Pass, and in case you were unaware, there is a free DLC pack available to download that includes achievements.

Posted 2 years ago 32
XCloud
Microsoft Rewards become easier to earn with Xbox Cloud Gaming and Bing
Xbox Cloud Gaming titles can now be accessed directly from the Bing search engine, undoubtedly making it easier to earn Microsoft Rewards points when completing Xbox Game Pass Quests.

Posted 2 years ago 36
Series X
Overwatch 2 achievement issue being investigated
One of the problems plaguing Overwatch 2 after its launch is the fact that some players are booted out of the game entirely if they unlock any achievements. Blizzard customer support has confirmed the team are looking into it.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Game Pass
Ark 2 agreement reveals how long it will stay in Xbox Game Pass
A newly-discovered legal document has revealed how long Ark 2 will remain in Xbox Game Pass after its launch into the service next year, and that Ark: Survival Evolved is to stay in Game Pass "perpetually."

Posted 2 years ago 31
XCloud
Game Pass adds three new Xbox games today
Three new Xbox games arrive today for Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass subscribers, including the new multiplayer social deception game Eville and Double Fine's classic RPG Costume Quest.

Posted 2 years ago 31
Sale
Xbox sale round-up October 11th, 2022
Discounts on Cosmic Top Secret, Outbreak, Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition (Windows), Agatha Knife, Knights and Bikes, Levelhead, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and more

Posted 2 years ago 51
Chart
Popular Xbox games — October 10th, 2022
Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Overwatch 2 jumping straight to the top spot, dislodging Fortnite, while Chivalry 2 reappears in the top 15.

Posted 2 years ago 12
XCloud
Xbox boss Phil Spencer seemingly teases new Xbox streaming device
Xbox boss Phil Spencer appears to be teasing what could be a new piece of Xbox hardware. Some believe it could be Microsoft's upcoming Xbox streaming device, Project Keystone.

Posted 2 years ago 60
Series X
Sea of Thieves' next adventure starts this week
The next Sea of Thieves adventure, 'The Herald of the Flame,' begins later this week and asks us to "get ready to seek the scheming Stitcher Jim."

Posted 2 years ago 7
Game Pass
Deathloop is part of the Dishonored universe, devs confirm
Arkane Studios, the developer behind the Dishonored games and Deathloop, has now confirmed that both games are connected, and Deathloop shows just one possible future that could happen after the events of Death of the Outsider.

Posted 2 years ago 29
Series X
Silent Hill director says "several" new games are in development
Silent Hill movie director Christophe Gans has let slip that "several" Silent Hill games, including a Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team, are in development.

Posted 2 years ago 38
Game Pass
Chivalry 2 picks up extra 500,000 Xbox players thanks to Game Pass
Chivalry 2 joined Xbox Game Pass last week, and the devs confirm the game picked up over 500,000 new players since joining the service.

Posted 2 years ago 9
Series X
Microsoft reveals the Xbox Series X mini-mini-fridge
Microsoft has launched a second variant of its Xbox Series X mini-fridge, which comes in a smaller 4.5-litre form factor to hold eight cans of soft drinks, as well as snacks in a compartment in the door.

Posted 2 years ago 44
DLC
Rock Band 4 DLC expansion now permanently free on Xbox Store
Developer Harmonix has made a Rock Band 4 DLC expansion permanently free to celebrate the game's seventh anniversary. The Rock Band Rivals expansion is now listed as free on the Xbox Store and is available to claim.

Posted 2 years ago 36
Series X
Starfield ex dev says around 500 people working on Bethesda's RPG
Nate Purkeypile, an ex-Bethesda dev who had previously worked on several Bethesda titles, commented on the size of the Starfield project as compared to Fallout 76.

Posted 2 years ago 27
Game Pass
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass earnings revealed in Brazil regulator's report
Microsoft has been pretty secretive about revenues for Xbox Game Pass, but the recent investigation from Brazil's competition authority revealed that Game Pass generated $3 billion in 2021.

Posted 2 years ago 32
Game Pass
More Persona games coming to Xbox and Game Pass in January
Developer and publisher Atlus has announced that Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden will be coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass in January.

Posted 2 years ago 34
New releases
New Xbox games – October 10th to 16th
A whopping 25 new Xbox games release next week, including Scorn, No More Heroes 3, Lego Bricktales, Dragon Ball: The Breakers, NHL 23, and PGA Tour 2K23.

Posted 2 years ago 75
Update
ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievements
Xbox-related news and announcements have once again been sliding across our front page. Check in here for the hottest TrueAchievements headlines for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Posted 2 years ago
Interview
Wholesome - Out and About interview: "Why not create a healthy metaverse?"
Wholesome - Out and About has a lovely message, as it hopes to inspire a real-world connection with nature through its gameplay. Check out our interview with Yaldi Games founder and managing director Elena Höge!

Posted 2 years ago 18
Contest
Win a PUBG Continental Series 7 merch bundle (UK only)
PUBG: Battlegrounds' Continental Series 7 kicks off its final stage his weekend, and to celebrate the occasion we've partnered with Krafton to give away a PCS7 merch bundle to one lucky TrueAchievements member in the UK.

Posted 2 years ago 182
Series X
Poll: Which of CD Projekt's upcoming projects are you most interested in?
CD Projekt recently announced a wave of upcoming games and projects, including a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and more Witcher games — for this week's poll, we want to know: which of these upcoming projects are you most interested in?

Posted 2 years ago 60
Rumour
Redfall leak suggests we'll sink our teeth into Arkane's game in March
Redfall is the latest game this week to receive a potential leak, which suggests that the vampire-hunting game will launch in March and that an early access period will potentially be available.

Posted 2 years ago 30
Series X
No Man's Sky update adds Relaxed mode
No Man's Sky's latest update is live now, adding "hundreds of improvements and additions which streamline and positively impact on the core gameplay for new, returning and core travellers alike."

Posted 2 years ago 25
Industry
Xbox Activision deal sees EU regulators send questionnaires to devs
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition is currently being investigated by European Union antitrust regulators, who have now sent out a questionnaire to developers so they can make a preliminary decision next month.

Posted 2 years ago 71
Windows
Fallout 76 Windows version currently free for Amazon Prime subscribers
If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, we have some good news for you: the Windows version of Fallout 76 is currently available to claim for free as part of Fallout's 25th anniversary.

Posted 2 years ago 56
List
The Jackbox Party Pack 9 Xbox achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for The Jackbox Party Pack 9. There are 20 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 2 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
Here are the L.O.L. Surprise! B.B.s BORN TO TRAVEL Xbox achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for L.O.L. Surprise! B.B.s BORN TO TRAVEL. There are 14 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 5 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
List
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway Xbox achievements now live
We have just picked up new achievements for Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway. There are 26 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Series X
The Callisto Protocol playtime fleshed out with hidden "beta paths"
The Callisto Protocol brings its gory survival-horror to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in December, and now, Striking Distance Studios' Glen Schofield has revealed how long it will take to beat the game and its replayability.

Posted 2 years ago 42
Series X
Dead by Daylight free weekend will bring Halloween cheer to all
Dead by Daylight has plenty of plans for the Halloween season, with a new event and event Tome, Halloween cosmetics, a free-to-play weekend, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 25
List
Saturnalia Xbox achievements now live
We have just picked up new achievements for Saturnalia. There are 20 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Series X
Need for Speed Unbound will leave Xbox One in the dust
After many leaks, EA has finally revealed Need for Speed Unbound, the next title to join the hit franchise and one that will be racing into the horizon on Xbox Series X|S and leaving Xbox One in the garage.

Posted 2 years ago 129
Update
Forza Horizon 5 adds new achievements for series' 10th anniversary
It's Forza Horizon's 10th anniversary, and to celebrate, Playground Games is releasing a new update for Forza Horizon 5 that adds eight new achievements to the open-world racing game.

Posted 2 years ago 64
Game Pass
Let's Build a Zoo picks up 250,000 Game Pass players in one week
Zoo management sim Let's Build a Zoo roared onto Xbox and Game Pass a week ago, and Mike Rose, company director of publisher No More Robots, has confirmed the game picked up an impressive amount of Game Pass players.

Posted 2 years ago 21
List
Human Fall Flat free update brings four new achievements
A new level is now available for Human Fall Flat Xbox players — Tower adds four new achievements worth a total of 160 Gamerscore.

Posted 2 years ago 37
Industry
Bandai Namco acquires majority stake in Park Beyond developer
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has acquired a majority stake in German developer Limbic Entertainment, the studio behind the upcoming Xbox Series X|S game, Park Beyond.

Posted 2 years ago 5
Series X
Blizzard "expected the launch of Overwatch 2 to go smoothly"
The Overwatch 2 devs have issued an apology to players for the issues experienced with Overwatch 2's launch, and outlined some of the changes and fixes being worked on to remedy those issues.

Posted 2 years ago 41
Series X
Xbox Free Play Days includes Fallout 76
Xbox Free Play Days has arrived, giving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers three games to check out for free this weekend, including Fallout 76.

Posted 2 years ago 24
Industry
Xbox Activision Blizzard deal approved in Brazil
Brazil's competition regulator has approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and has rejected Sony's arguments, saying its job isn't to defend "the particular interest of specific competitors."

Posted 2 years ago 77
Rumour
Need for Speed Unbound screenshots leak ahead of reveal later today
Need for Speed Unbound looks to have leaked yet again with the racing game's store description and artwork appearing on Japanese retailer Newoing.

Posted 2 years ago 20
Game Pass
Game Pass adds three new Xbox games today
October brings more additions to the Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass libraries — three more games drop into the subscription services today, including Medieval Dynasty.

Posted 2 years ago 29
Series X
Miasma Chronicles hands-on: Mutant Year Zero with a facelift
Miasma Chronicles is the next XCOM-style action-adventure RPG from Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden developer, The Bearded Ladies, and we had a chance to play the game for ourselves ahead of its Xbox Series X|S launch in 2023.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Upcoming
Dragon Ball: The Breakers gets free Last Minute Trial this weekend
Dragon Ball fans have one more chance to try out new asymmetrical multiplayer survival game Dragon Ball: The Breakers ahead of launch this weekend, with a free Last Minute Trial which will unlock rewards in the full game.

Posted 2 years ago 14
Series X
Overwatch 2 achievements are kicking people from the game
Overwatch 2 has had a bit of a rough launch, with DDoS attacks and long player queues, but a new problem has arisen: Overwatch 2 achievements are kicking players out of the game and server queue.

Posted 2 years ago 56
List
No More Heroes 3 Xbox achievements touch down early
No More Heroes 3 explodes onto Xbox next week, and the achievement list has dropped nice and early. Collect toys, rescue kittens, perform wrestling moves... yeah, sounds like a No More Heroes game alright!

Posted 2 years ago 23
Series X
Dead Space remake console tax will cost you an arm and a leg
It appears Xbox players will need to put down an extra £20 for the Dead Space remake, which costs £69.99 on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.

Posted 2 years ago 263
Interview
Halo Infinite dev discusses new co-op achievements and Headmaster
Halo Infinite is finally getting campaign co-op and mission replay with the Winter Update on November 8th, which also happens to add 24 new achievements to the game. We spoke with 343's John Mulkey about the new achievement list.

Posted 2 years ago 34
Game Pass
A third of Xbox Deathloop players haven't beaten the tutorial
Deathloop has proven a popular addition to Game Pass after finally arriving on Xbox last month, but achievement data suggests that almost a third of players haven't even managed to unlock the first achievement yet.

Posted 2 years ago 120
Game Pass
Grounded devs confirm unobtainable Super Win achievement is bugged
Are you having trouble unlocking the Super Win achievement in Grounded on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or PC? Developer Obsidian Entertainment has confirmed that it's currently buggy.

Posted 2 years ago 77
Update
Hitman 3's roguelike freelancer mode delayed into 2023
Hitman 3's previously announced Freelancer mode is set to arrive on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC in January 2023, following yet another delay.

Posted 2 years ago 14
Series X
Overcooked! All You Can Eat to add free DLC campaign
Overcooked! All You Can Eat will celebrate World Food Day with a free update adding new levels, biomes, chefs, recipes, and more.

Posted 2 years ago 12
Industry
Xbox Activision deal gets March 2023 deadline for UK regulator ruling
Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition is currently being investigated by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, which has now set a deadline of March 2023 to conclude its investigation.

Posted 2 years ago 40
Series X
Overwatch 2 DDoS attack and server issues see 40,000 player-long queues
Overwatch 2's official launch has been entirely disrupted by DDoS attacks, leaving players in queues of 40,000 people, waiting hours to try and access the game.

Posted 2 years ago 39
Series X
Multiplayer game Killer Queen Black to be shut down and delisted on Xbox
Developer Liquid Bit has announced that servers for Killer Queen Black will be going offline in November and that the multiplayer platformer will be delisted from the Xbox Store imminently.

Posted 2 years ago 32
Industry
Need for Speed Unbound leaks via EA's own website
EA seems to be teasing a reveal of its next Need for Speed game. Recent rumours suggest it's called Unbound and that it's set to launch on Xbox Series X|S in December. [updated]

Posted 2 years ago 26
Quests
New monthly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live
The new monthly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so.

Posted 2 years ago 13
Series X
Play these upcoming Xbox games today, thanks to Steam Next Fest
We've combed through the demos available with Steam Next Fest for you to find a selection of games that are also coming to Xbox — check out what we've come up with!

Posted 2 years ago 21
List
Overwatch 2 keeps original game's achievement list, adds six new achievements
Overwatch 2 is keeping the original game's achievement list, albeit with numerous changes, and Blizzard has also added six new achievements to that list in preparation for the free-to-play game's release.

Posted 2 years ago 140
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 16 quick completions from the Xbox sales
A new Xbox sale is now live, and we've got another fresh batch of quick completions for you. This week's list features 16 easy Gamerscore games that are all on offer at decent prices.

Posted 2 years ago 15
Series X
Dead Space remake gameplay trailer shows off limb-lopping action
EA and developer Motive have given us our first good look at some Dead Space remake gameplay, ahead of the game's release on Xbox Series X|S next year.

Posted 2 years ago 57
Series X
CD Projekt confirms more new Witcher games
CD Projekt has just dropped a wave of new information: along with the new Witcher saga of three games, we're also getting two separate Witcher-related games, including one with multiplayer gameplay as well as single-player.

Posted 2 years ago 33
Announcement
Cyberpunk 2077 sequel announced by CD Projekt
CD Projekt has announced that a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel is in development alongside multiple new Witcher games, and a new game from a "standalone IP.

Posted 2 years ago 94
List
A Plague Tale: Requiem achievements revealed
We have just picked up the achievements for A Plague Tale: Requiem on Windows — there are 35 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 23 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 48
XCloud
Game Pass adds nine new Xbox games in October
Microsoft has confirmed another nine new games for Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in October, including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Scorn, and Chivalry 2.

Posted 2 years ago 62
Delisting
EA delists two Dirt games from Xbox Store, servers remain active
EA and Codemasters have delisted Dirt 4 and Dirt Rally from the Xbox Store, following the games' removal from EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. However, the servers appear to still be active in both games.

Posted 2 years ago 64
Industry
Beyond Good and Evil 2 sets new record for game longest in development
Duke Nukem Forever's Guinness World Record for being the game longest in development looks to now have been beaten by Ubisoft's Beyond Good and Evil 2 — by 84 days at the time of writing.

Posted 2 years ago 44
Rumour
Halo developer reportedly ditching Slipspace Engine for Unreal
Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries might be abandoning its proprietary Slipspace Engine in favour of Unreal, multiple rumours suggest.

Posted 2 years ago 46
Industry
Microsoft outlines benefits of Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft has created a website devoted to its Activision Blizzard acquisition, outlining the benefits of the deal and allowing users to see the latest updates.

Posted 2 years ago 81
Sale
Xbox sale round-up October 4th, 2022
Discounts on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Bully: Scholarship Edition, Sparkle 4 Tales, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, LEGO DC Super-Villains, Borderlands 2, Far Cry 3 Classic Edition and more

Posted 2 years ago 75
Chart
Popular Xbox games — October 3rd, 2022
Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Grounded breaking back into the top 15 after its full release last week, while more reappearances and new appearances pop up further down.

Posted 2 years ago 17
Game Pass
Game Pass adds Xbox hack-and-slash game Chivalry 2 today
Surprise! Out of nowhere, Microsoft has confirmed that the multiplayer hack-and-slash game Chivalry 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass today.

Posted 2 years ago 37
Series X
Xbox will "likely" get Priest Simulator, so save your GOTY nominations
Goat Simulator has always held a position of authority within the realm of the absurd, but Priest Simulator, which is "likely" launching on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, looks like a contender for the Goat's crown.

Posted 2 years ago 79
Series X
Forza Horizon 4 delisting not happening "anytime soon"
It's been four years since Forza Horizon 4's release, and rumours have begun to swirl about a possible delisting from the Xbox Store. Thankfully, the Forza team has confirmed it has no plans to delist Forza Horizon 4 anytime soon.

Posted 2 years ago 56
Industry
Want a new Legacy of Kain game? Let Crystal Dynamics know in this survey
Crystal Dynamics looks to be toying with the idea of bringing the much-loved Legacy of Kain series back from the dead, and you can potentially aid in its decision-making by filling out a survey.

Posted 2 years ago 52
Game Pass
Game Pass and Xbox prizes to win in Dorito and Rockstar promotion
Xbox Game Pass subscriptions and in-game content for Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and more are now up for grabs in participating markets via promotional packs of Doritos and cans of Rockstar Energy drinks.

Posted 2 years ago 38
Rumour
PlayStation boss met with EU regulators to argue Xbox Activision deal — report
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan reportedly met with European Union regulators in Brussels last month to voice Sony's concerns surrounding Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Posted 2 years ago 132
Series X
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf being made for new players and veterans
We've been getting dribs and drabs of Dragon Age: Deadwolf, but BioWare's latest community update shares a look at some codex entries while explaining that the game is aimed at both "veteran fans" and new players.

Posted 2 years ago 19
Industry
Disco Elysium sequel loses three key developers "involuntarily"
Disco Elysium's sequel has lost three key developers in an "involuntary" manner and the ZA/UM Cultural Association has been dissolved, but we can apparently still expect a sequel.

Posted 2 years ago 17
Game Pass
Game Pass adds open-world RPG Medieval Dynasty soon
Open-world survival RPG Medieval Dynasty is finally coming to Xbox Series X|S this week and will also join Xbox Game Pass on day one.

Posted 2 years ago 27
Series X
Onrush servers will shut down in November
EA has confirmed that it will shut down the servers for Onrush in November due to "player numbers in online modes dropping to low levels."

Posted 2 years ago 53
Game Pass
Game Pass loses six Xbox games soon
Microsoft has now revealed the next batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass soon. Six games will drop out of the service, including Sable and Echo Generation.

Posted 2 years ago 156
New releases
New Xbox games — October 3rd to 9th
It's a quieter week next week, with a total of nine new Xbox games release next week, including Overwatch 2, Falling Out, and Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.

Posted 2 years ago 31
Update
ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievements
Xbox-related news and announcements have once again been sliding across our front page. Check in here for the hottest TrueAchievements headlines for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Posted 2 years ago
List
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia Xbox achievement list revealed, most of them secret
We have just picked up new achievements for The Last Hero of Nostalgaia. There are 40 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 24 of which are secret.

Posted 2 years ago 0
Opinion
Temtem: Xbox gets the Pokémon MMO fans always wanted
Temtem, the hit monster-training RPG and Pokémon-esque MMO, recently left early access, launching onto Xbox at the same time. It wants to be the very best, and it doesn't fall far short based on what we've played so far...

Posted 2 years ago 62
Series X
Poll: Are you happy with October's Xbox Games with Gold lineup?
The lineup for October's Xbox Games with Gold has been confirmed, and it seems we're getting just two titles this month — for this week's poll, we're asking: are you happy with October's Games with Gold?

Posted 2 years ago 251