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Kiln Pots Its Way Onto Game Pass Day One
gaming1 month ago

Kiln Pots Its Way Onto Game Pass Day One

Xbox Game Pass is adding Kiln, a chaotic pottery-based multiplayer title from Double Fine, as a day-one release for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on April 23, 2026. In Kiln you sculpt clay pots, possess them to fight, and compete in explosive team modes, with progress tracked in the hub world The Wedge and main mode Quench; the launch includes a four-week roadmap of freebies (Dinosaur Decoration Pack, a new map called Hades, and a Sticker Pack), followed by a Cats and Dogs Decoration Pack and more maps later in summer, plus a photo mode planned for Fall/Winter. Achievements total 1,000G and may be time-consuming to grind. Recent price cuts to Game Pass enhance accessibility for subscribers.

via TrueAchievements|
#day-one#double-fine#gaming
Xbox Game Pass Price Cut Brings Subscriptions Down as COD Launch Window Shifts
technology1 month ago

Xbox Game Pass Price Cut Brings Subscriptions Down as COD Launch Window Shifts

Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate drops from $29.99 to $22.99/month and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99/month, with regional variations. Future Call of Duty titles won’t launch on Game Pass but will be added to the catalog during the following holiday season (about a year later); existing COD titles remain in the library. Subscribers still get hundreds of games on console and PC, in-game benefits, online multiplayer, and day-one releases. Pricing details for different Game Pass plans are available, and Xbox says it’ll continue listening to feedback.

via Xbox Wire|
#call-of-duty#game-pass#pc-game-pass
Xbox Mode: Microsoft’s Console-Style UI lands in select markets next April
technology2 months ago

Xbox Mode: Microsoft’s Console-Style UI lands in select markets next April

Microsoft confirms Xbox Mode, formerly Xbox Full-Screen Experience, will rollout in April 2026 to select markets. This Windows 11 UI offers a controller-friendly, console-like experience with a streamlined OS to boost performance, and features quick access to the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, and installed games, with an option to switch between standard Windows and Xbox Mode.

via TrueAchievements|
#microsoft#pc-game-pass#technology
Xbox Game Pass May Get Bundled Third-Party Services and a PC Merge, New Report Claims
gaming3 months ago

Xbox Game Pass May Get Bundled Third-Party Services and a PC Merge, New Report Claims

A new Insider Gaming report cites Tom Warren of The Verge, suggesting Microsoft could modify Xbox Game Pass by bundling third‑party services and potentially merging the Game Pass Premium tier with PC Game Pass. This comes after Game Pass Ultimate rose to $29.99/month and a yearly cadence of about 75 day‑one releases, with PC Game Pass currently at $16.49/month for PC access. Warren also cautions that he does not expect changes in 2026. The piece also notes broader Xbox context, including AMD’s hint that the next Xbox could launch in 2027 as a PC‑consol hybrid and a nod to Microsoft’s handheld efforts like the ROG Ally Xbox devices.

via Insider Gaming|
#bundling#gaming#microsoft
"Manor Lords: A Medieval City Builder with Explosive Potential"
gaming2 years ago

"Manor Lords: A Medieval City Builder with Explosive Potential"

Manor Lords, a highly anticipated medieval strategy simulator, will be available on PC Game Pass when it launches into Early Access on April 26, and is expected to come to Xbox Game Pass when it releases on Microsoft's Xbox consoles. The game offers a blend of farming systems, city-building mechanics, and large-scale strategy battles, and has garnered significant hype as the most wishlisted game on Steam. While the price hasn't been revealed yet, it's expected to be around $30-40, and the game will also be available for purchase on the Microsoft Store, Steam, and GOG.

via Windows Central|
#game-pass#gaming#manor-lords
"Diablo 4 Joins Xbox Game Pass: What You Need to Know"
gaming2 years ago

"Diablo 4 Joins Xbox Game Pass: What You Need to Know"

Diablo 4 is now available on PC Game Pass ahead of its upcoming significant update on May 14, allowing players to experience the game's campaign and prepare for the new season 4. Game Pass subscribers will need to create a Battle.net account and use the launcher to play the game, and they can also participate in testing the season 4 PTR next week. The game's campaign follows the events of Diablo 3's expansion and offers opportunities to earn essential upgrades for characters. Season 3 is ongoing, offering rewards for players who complete objectives, and will transition into season 4 on May 14.

via PC Gamer|
#blizzard#diablo-4#gaming
"Frostpunk 2 Set to Chill Gamers with July 2024 Release Date"
gaming2 years ago

"Frostpunk 2 Set to Chill Gamers with July 2024 Release Date"

Frostpunk 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the frosty survival city-management game, has been announced for release on July 25th this year. Set three decades after the original game, it introduces new challenges such as managing entire districts and dealing with factions' demands. The game will be available on Steam and PC Game Pass from day one, offering players an expanded and ambitious survival simulation experience.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#city-management#frostpunk-2#gaming
"Addressing Palworld's Persistent Issues: A Comprehensive Update"
gamingtechnology2 years ago

"Addressing Palworld's Persistent Issues: A Comprehensive Update"

Palworld's popularity on Xbox Game Pass has brought attention to ongoing deficiencies in the PC Game Pass and Xbox app on Windows 11, with issues including inconsistent game updates, missing features, and separated multiplayer pools. Users have reported problems with installations, pop-ups, and lack of configurability, highlighting the app's subpar user experience compared to Steam. Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard and Battle.net has sparked discussions about potential improvements to the PC Game Pass operation, as the platform aims to compete with Steam and enhance its gaming offerings.

via Windows Central|
#gaming#gamingtechnology#microsoft
"Frostpunk 2 Unveils Stress-Inducing Gameplay and Day-One PC Game Pass Launch"
gaming2 years ago

"Frostpunk 2 Unveils Stress-Inducing Gameplay and Day-One PC Game Pass Launch"

Developer 11 Bit Studio has released a stress-inducing gameplay trailer for Frostpunk 2, showcasing decision-making and city management in an unforgiving tundra setting. The sequel, set 30 years after the original game, will launch on PC Game Pass, Steam, The Epic Store, and GOG in the first half of 2024, with plans for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 releases.

via Game Informer|
#11-bit-studio#city-builder#frostpunk-2
"Frostpunk 2 Storms Day-One PC Game Pass Launch with New Gameplay and Features"
gaming2 years ago

"Frostpunk 2 Storms Day-One PC Game Pass Launch with New Gameplay and Features"

Microsoft has secured Frostpunk 2 from 11 bit studios as a day-one PC Game Pass title, fulfilling the wishes of many gamers as one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. The city-builder sequel is set to launch on PC in the first half of 2024 and will later be available on consoles, including Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X and S, with a PlayStation 5 release also planned. The game challenges players to manage a growing metropolis and navigate societal demands and tensions in a post-apocalyptic world.

via IGN|
#11-bit-studios#frostpunk-2#gaming
"Frostpunk 2 Storms Game Pass with Day-One Launch"
gaming2 years ago

"Frostpunk 2 Storms Game Pass with Day-One Launch"

Frostpunk 2, the city-builder sequel by 11 bit studios, will be available on PC Game Pass from day one alongside its PC release. The game's first gameplay trailer reveals larger-scale city-building elements and political negotiations, set 30 years after the original Frostpunk. While the release window for console is unconfirmed, it will be available on Xbox Game Pass upon release on Xbox Series X/S.

via Eurogamer.net|
#11-bit-studios#city-builder-sequel#frostpunk-2
"Frostpunk 2 Storms Xbox Game Pass on Release Day, Fallout Meets Cities: Skylines"
gaming2 years ago

"Frostpunk 2 Storms Xbox Game Pass on Release Day, Fallout Meets Cities: Skylines"

Frostpunk 2, the highly anticipated city-building survival game, will be available on PC Game Pass on its release day, with Xbox Game Pass availability following on consoles. The first official gameplay trailer showcases the game's larger cities and rowdy citizens, highlighting tough decision-making and the new Council Hall feature, where faction representatives must pass and vote on laws. The game is set in a wasteland apocalypse and promises a "Quite A Grim Time," making it one of the most anticipated games of 2024.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#city-building#frostpunk-2#gameplay-trailer