ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievementsXbox news and announcements have slowed to a crawl this week after the Summer Game Fest madness of last week, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been a trickle of surprises that you might have missed.Posted 22 hours ago by Tom West
Overwatch 2 to replace original game at launch, Blizzard saysWhen Overwatch 2 launches into early access later this year in October, it will fully replace the original Overwatch, game director Aaron Keller has confirmed.Posted 3 days ago by Sean Carey 84
Hogwarts Legacy DLC and early access details leak on official websiteDetails of Hogwarts Legacy DLC packs and different editions of the game, including an early access period, have been uncovered on the upcoming RPG's official website.Posted 3 days ago by Sean Carey 85
Call of the Wild: The Angler baits us with its beautyCall of the Wild: The Angler is the next title from theHunter: Call of the Wild developer, Expansive Worlds, and instead of hunting cuddly beasties with guns, you'll be enjoying the scenery while waiting for a tug on your rod.Posted 5 days ago by Tom West 21
Silent Hill meets Fatal Frame in DreadOut 2, coming to Xbox in JulyDreadOut 2 is coming to Xbox on July 15th, channelling the classic horror action of the Silent Hill and Fatal Frame series for a blood-soaked ghost-hunting adventure inspired by Indonesian folklore.Posted 5 days ago by Luke Albigés 21
Evil West bares its fangs in new gameplay trailerEvil West has been given a ten-minute extended gameplay trailer ahead of its September launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, highlighting the game's exploration, combat, and character management.Posted 7 days ago by Tom West 22
Skull & Bones rated in Brazil for Xbox Series X|S but not Xbox OneUbisoft's troubled pirate game Skull & Bones could launch soon as a new rating for the title on current-gen consoles, PC, and Stadia has been spotted in Brazil.Posted 7 days ago by Sean Carey 42
Square Enix grants monkey paw wish for more Final Fantasy VII on XboxYesterday saw Square Enix host a 25th anniversary stream for beloved JRPG Final Fantasy VII. We even got some Xbox news — no, we're not getting FFVII Remake, but a remaster of PSP prequel Crisis Core is due later this year.Posted 10 days ago by Luke Albigés 175
Isonzo charges onto Xbox in SeptemberIsonzo will be bringing the battlefields of war-torn Italy to consoles and PC in September, providing us with a third romp through M2H and Blackmill Games' WWI Game Series.Posted 10 days ago by Tom West 6
Binding of Isaac prequel coming to Xbox Series X|S this monthThe Legend of Bum-bo, a puzzle-based deck-building roguelike and prequel to The Binding of Isaac from the wonderfully twisted mind of Edmund McMillen, is set to arrive on Xbox Series X|S on June 29th.Posted 12 days ago by Luke Albigés 9
Exoprimal looks nuts in dino-packed gameplay demoCapcom has given us an extended look at PvPvE dinosaur deathmatch Exoprimal, showing off a full round of 5v5 gameplay where teams of mechs throw down against an army of angry space dinos before taking on each other.Posted 12 days ago by Luke Albigés 21
Starfield uses "a lot of procedural generation"Bethesda recently revealed that upcoming space-faring RPG Starfield will feature over 1,000 planets, and Todd Howard has confirmed in a new interview that this huge figure is achieved with "a lot of procedural generation."Posted 12 days ago by Luke Albigés 45
Stalker 2 trailer drops during Xbox Games Showcase ExtendedS.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl appeared during the Xbox Games Showcase Extended with a short trailer introducing the beginning of the game.Posted 13 days ago by Tom West 11
Justin Roiland says High on Life is "a triple-I game"The Xbox Games Extended Showcase has given us a behind-the-scenes look at the recently announced High on Life, coming to Xbox Game Pass in October from Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland's studio, Squanch Games.Posted 13 days ago by Luke Albigés 21
Street Fighter 6's skill gap might be about to get even widerStreet Fighter 6 is set to lower the barrier to entry with simplified inputs for fighting game beginners, but Capcom has confirmed a system that will push the other end of the skill bracket further as well — perfect special moves.Posted 13 days ago by Luke Albigés 5
Ripout brings the slaughter to Xbox Series X|S later this yearRipout is the next game to take us to a world filled with grotesque monstrosities so we can riddle them with bullets, and it's currently in development for Xbox Series X|S.Posted 13 days ago by Tom West 8
Capcom showcases new Resident Evil 4 remake gameplayDuring the Capcom Showcase, we were given a new, albeit incredibly brief, look at the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake's gameplay, which is down to launch for Xbox Series X|S on March 24th, 2023.Posted 13 days ago by Sean Carey 39
Xbox & Bethesda Showcase no-shows: late 2023 and beyondMicrosoft chose to focus the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase on games releasing in the next year, but that meant a lot of known titles which will be releasing after that were no-shows. Here are a few of the notable absentees...Posted 14 days ago by Luke Albigés 61
Starfield protagonist will be silent, Bethesda confirmsFollowing the full gameplay reveal of Starfield at the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, the team has started to clarify some details that game out of the footage, including that the space-faring RPG will feature a silent protagonist.Posted 14 days ago by Luke Albigés 37
A Plague Tale: Requiem release date to be revealed next weekFocus Entertainment has confirmed that a release date for A Plague Tale: Requiem will be announced during a special showcase set for next week.Posted 14 days ago by Sean Carey 23
Tragicomic narrative adventure Backfirewall_ launches soonBackfirewall_ has just been announced and will send us on a puzzling and comedic narrative adventure to help a sassy sentient operating system avoid being updated when it launches late this year.Posted 14 days ago by Tom West 1
Deceive Inc. ambushes us with gameplay trailerDeceive Inc. will be assailing our Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Windows PC system early next year, and the recent gameplay trailer gives us a good look at the wacky multiplayer action it will offer us.Posted 14 days ago by Tom West 3
Microsoft lists 50 games coming to Xbox and PC over the next yearDuring the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Microsoft revealed an image highlighting 50 upcoming Xbox and/or PC titles that will launch (or receive DLC) over the next 12 months — 40 of which are coming to Xbox Game Pass.Posted 14 days ago by Sean Carey 81
Xbox & Bethesda Showcase: All reveals and Xbox Game Pass announcementsThe Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase was absolutely packed with announcements, reveals, and Xbox Game Pass news. If you didn't catch the stream, no bother! Here is every announcement Microsoft made from the show.Posted 15 days ago by Sean Carey 128
Diablo IV gets gameplay showcase ahead of 2023 launchDiablo IV got a featured slot at the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, dropping not one but two new trailers — a cinematic reveal for the Necromancer joining the roster, and our first look at console gameplay for the action-RPG.Posted 15 days ago by Luke Albigés 35
Fallout 76 returns to post-war Pittsburgh in Expeditions: The PittFallout 76 players will soon be able to travel back to post-war Pittsburgh for the first time since Fallout 3, when Expeditions: The Pitt launches in September.Posted 15 days ago by Tom West 43
Justin Roiland bringing High on Life to Xbox Game Pass in OctoberRick & Morty creator Justin Roiland is back with his development team Squanch Games to unleash more nonsense upon the gaming world, this time in the form of High on Life, coming to Xbox Game Pass in October.Posted 15 days ago by Luke Albigés 26
The Elder Scolls Online: High Isle gets new trailer ahead of Xbox launchThe Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle has been given a new trailer ahead of its launch on Xbox in just over a week's time.Posted 15 days ago by Tom West 3
Scorn gets October release date with gameplay trailerScorn will be offering up a horrifying time during the spooky season when it launches in October, it has been revealed during the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase with a fresh gameplay trailer.Posted 15 days ago by Tom West 21
Persona games finally summoned into Xbox Game PassPersona is finally coming to Xbox, starting with Persona 5 Royal, which will come to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One — as well as Xbox Game Pass — in October, with more to follow later. It's showtime!Posted 15 days ago by Luke Albigés 103
Starfield gameplay showcased during Xbox & Bethesda showcaseAfter months of secrecy, Microsoft and Bethesda have finally opened the lid on Starfield, treating us to a proper look at gameplay in a new trailer.Posted 15 days ago by Heidi Nicholas 57
Redfall gameplay revealed during Xbox showcaseRedfall, the upcoming co-op vampire-slaying game from Arkane Studios, was featured during the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase for Summer Game Fest with a gameplay trailer.Posted 15 days ago by Tom West 20
Cross-play confirmed for Street Fighter 6Media and content creators have been able to get their hands on Street Fighter 6 at Summer Game Fest's in-person event Play Days, with devs on hands to provide a little extra info on Capcom's upcoming fighting game.Posted 16 days ago by Luke Albigés 20
The Last Faith brings gothic Metroidvania action to Xbox this yearThe Future Games Show has given us an extended look at dark gothic action game The Last Faith, "an unholy alliance of Metroidvania and Souls-like" coming to Xbox later this year.Posted 16 days ago by Luke Albigés 13
Turbo Golf Racing revs up for August releaseTurbo Golf Racing will be shooting onto Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Xbox Game Pass in August as an Early Access title, and you can try it now via its cross-platform beta test.Posted 16 days ago by Tom West 8
Arkanoid returns in October... as a battle royale gameIt seems no retro game is safe from getting the battle royale treatment, with classic block-breaker Arkanoid following the likes of Tetris, Bomberman, and Pac-Man in sitting down for chicken dinner in Arkanoid: Eternal Battle.Posted 16 days ago by Luke Albigés 26
Daymare 1994: Sandcastle channels old-school Resident Evil in new trailerThe Guerrilla Collective showcase has just given us a fresh look at classic-style survival horror title Daymare 1994: Sandcastle, which looks more than a little like the Resident Evil games of yesteryear.Posted 16 days ago by Luke Albigés 13
Ship of Fools is Sea of Thieves meets Overcooked, coming this yearShip of Fools is a hand-drawn co-op seafaring adventure that was announced back in March, but has now been confirmed at IGN's Summer of Gaming show to be sailing onto Xbox Series X|S later this year.Posted 16 days ago by Luke Albigés 4
New Street Fighter 6 clip shows off S-tier disrespectCapcom has dropped a new clip from Street Fighter 6 giving us our first look at the game's taunts, teasing matchup-specific trash talk as Luke calls out Ryu for his relentless fireball spam.Posted 17 days ago by Luke Albigés 10
Take on a murderous spider-train in Choo-Choo CharlesWe thought we were safe. Open-world horror game Choo-Choo Charles — where you are stalked by the titular train/spider hybrid — looked like it was only for PC, but it's apparently also coming to terrorise Xbox. Oh no.Posted 17 days ago by Luke Albigés 25