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gaming46 minutes ago•5 min saved

Witcher 3 Remastered Shines Anew on Series X|S, Teases 2027 Expansion

CD Projekt Red revealed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered for Xbox Series X|S with upgraded textures, lighting, and ray tracing, plus revamped combat, adaptive camera, and a redesigned skill tree. New features include transmogrification, cross‑platform mod support, expanded photo mode, and Xbox Play Anywhere. The upgrade is free for Series X|S owners (Sept 29), and base‑game owners will receive Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine for free. The Songs of the Past expansion is planned for 2027, introducing new monsters, mutagens, and a chain weapon set in the Letten region.

via XBOX Wire|

#cd-projekt-red #gaming #remastered

gaming2 hours ago•8 min saved

Stage Tour's Xbox achievements surface ahead of its Guitar Hero-inspired launch

Stage Tour, a Guitar Hero-inspired spiritual successor, had its full Xbox achievement list revealed ahead of release after being announced at Gamescom 2026. The game is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games on December 10, 2026, and features 90 songs across six decades. Players can chase a range of challenging achievements, including the daunting "One Run to Rule Them All" that requires completing a Stage Legend Tour, earning 650 Stars, and hitting 85% of notes on all songs on Expert, along with numerous other milestones like reaching account level 100 and unlocking various Effects, Variants, and titles.

via TrueAchievements|

#achievements #gamescom-2026 #gaming

gaming2 days ago•5 min saved

Mewgenics lands on Xbox Series X|S with 53 achievements on Sept 8

Mewgenics is planned for Xbox Series X|S on September 8, 2026, following a surprise Microsoft Store listing and an achievement reveal. The Xbox version will feature 53 achievements (vs. Steam’s 281), including secret “The Box” challenges. The game is a turn-based tactics roguelite about breeding cats with hundreds of abilities, a collaboration among Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel, and Nicalis, with a possible Gamescom-related reveal accompanying the port.

via TrueAchievements|

#achievements #console-release #edmund-mcmillen

gaming6 days ago•5 min saved

Fallout 76 gets free next-gen upgrade and The Slasher event on September 15

Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 will receive a free Xbox Series X|S upgrade on September 15, delivering 60 FPS on Series X|S, 4K resolution, and gen-9 optimizations (with better draw distances, shadows, and VRR), alongside a new in‑game experience called The Slasher. The update also brings platform-specific improvements and features such as weapon crafting at workbenches and Legacy Seasons, with ongoing optimization for multiple consoles.

via trueachievements.com|

#bethesda #fallout-76 #free-upgrade

gaming7 days ago•7 min saved

Mortal Shell II's Xbox achievements reveal teased ahead of launch

Mortal Shell II on Xbox Series X|S shows 53 achievements totaling 1,000 Gamerscore (16 hidden), with Early Access starting for the Devout Edition ahead of the full launch on August 20, 2026. The list covers weapon/shell milestones and collectibles, and includes a platinum‑style 'No Lifer' that unlocks after all other achievements (potential cross‑platform caveats noted). Some achievements are hinted to be missable, echoing the first game.

via TrueAchievements|

#achievements #early-access #gaming

gaming7 days ago•7 min saved

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 streamlines Xbox achievements, easing the grind

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2’s Xbox achievements list has 30 tasks worth 1000 Gamerscore and appears simpler than the first game. You’ll be able to tackle it solo or with up to four players as you fend off waves of Xenomorphs. Notable changes include beating the campaign on Casual instead of Insane, plus completing one mission on Intense without anyone taking friendly fire to earn Pure Professionals. Other goals involve leveling weapons, upgrading a Kit to Rank 10, filling every slot in a perk board, collecting hats and weapon attachments, and reaching 1000 headshots. Overall, the list aligns with the first game’s themes but reduces the difficulty hurdles, making the grind more approachable.

via TrueAchievements|

#achievements #aliens-fireteam-elite-2 #daybreak-games

gaming8 days ago•8 min saved

Mafia: Definitive Edition stacks on Series X|S as The Old Country DLC adds seven achievements

Mafia: Definitive Edition on Xbox Series X|S now has a full 43-achievement list (1000 Gamerscore), and Mafia: The Old Country launches the Man of Honor DLC with seven achievements (240 Gamerscore); both deployments come after a free 60fps update for the Omerta Collection, with no retroactive unlocks and guides available to help players chase the new Gamerscore.

via TrueAchievements|

#achievements #gamerscore #gaming

gaming12 days ago•5 min saved

Aspyr teases a wave of classic Lord of the Rings remasters after War in the North Legacy Edition

Aspyr shadow-dropped The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition on Xbox Series X|S and says more LotR remasters/ports are in the works. The press release offers no specifics, but fans expect future releases including The Two Towers, Return of the King, The Battle for Middle-earth II, The Third Age, and The Fellowship of the Ring.

via TrueAchievements|

#aspyr #gaming #lord-of-the-rings

gaming19 days ago•14 min saved

Ghost Recon Wildlands Gets a Major Free Update Fueled by Community Feedback

Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon Wildlands releases Last Rites, a major free update for Xbox Series X|S that adds a new La Llorona–driven story mission and the return of the Predator hunt, plus a broad suite of player-driven customization and settings (UI visibility, Ghost Parameters, World/Session options, co-op rules, and finely tunable difficulty). Shaped by extensive community feedback, the update also delivers 4K/60 FPS performance, unlocks items by default, and emphasizes roleplay and freedom in how players approach the open world. It also coincides with Xbox Free Play Days and celebrates the game’s 25th anniversary.

via XBOX Wire|

#community-feedback #gaming #ghost-recon-wildlands

gaming20 days ago•6 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Pre-Install Opens Ahead of Early Access Weekend

Gears of War: E-Day’s Open Beta is now available to pre-install for select Xbox and Windows PC players via the Xbox Store or Steam. Early access runs August 6–10, followed by a full open beta August 13–17; pre-orders and Game Pass subscribers can download the multiplayer beta now. The download is large—about 82.3GB on Xbox Series X|S and ~80GB on PC—and includes Horde Siege (PvE co-op) and Versus modes, with Horde Siege recommended first. The full game launches October 6, 2026.

via TrueAchievements|

#gaming #gears-of-war-e-day #open-beta

gaming22 days ago•5 min saved

Baldur’s Gate 3 unlocks Xbox Play Anywhere for cross‑buy play

Baldur’s Gate 3 now supports Xbox Play Anywhere, letting players who buy on Xbox also receive a free PC copy, enabling cross‑platform play between Xbox Series X|S and Windows. The Xbox Store now shows the Play Anywhere tag, and the game is on a seven‑day sale with about 30% off (Standard $48.99, Deluxe $55.99). Larian has stated it won’t be joining Game Pass, so purchasing remains the primary way to play on either platform.

via TrueAchievements|

#baldurs-gate-3 #cross-buy #gaming

technology29 days ago•2 min saved

Xbox Live outage locks downloaded games behind license checks

Xbox Live outage is affecting core services—Account & Profile, Store & Subscriptions, and Apps & Mobile—causing many users to be unable to access downloaded games due to a license verification check, even for offline titles. The issue has been flagged on the Xbox Live Status Checker and driven widespread social-media reports, mainly in the US, from late July 26 into July 27; Microsoft is expected to provide updates.

via TrueAchievements|

#downloaded-games #game-pass #license-verification

gaming1 month ago•35 min saved

Ghost Recon Wildlands Definitive Edition En route to PS5/Xbox Series with 4K/60FPS and new mission

A Ghost Recon Wildlands Definitive Edition is rumored to arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, featuring a new mission and a 60fps, 4K upgrade. While Ubisoft has not officially announced the edition, insiders say more Ghost Recon news is coming, aligning with Ubisoft’s pattern of upgrading select titles for current-gen systems.

via Insider Gaming|

#4k60fps #definitive-edition #gaming

gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

Final Fantasy Resonance Will Skip Xbox Disc Release, Head to PS5 and Switch

Final Fantasy Resonance will not have a physical Xbox release, with physical editions planned for PS5 and Nintendo Switch while Xbox versions are digital-only. Reported by IGN, this mirrors FF7 Remake/Rebirth’s lack of a physical Xbox version and underscores a broader shift toward digital distribution, including rumors of a Disc-to-Digital/Positron feature that could let players redeem digital copies from physical discs.

via TrueAchievements|

#digital-distribution #disc-to-digital #final-fantasy-resonance

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

Honeycomb’s Echo XPC Flight Controller Arrives on Xbox Series X|S This Fall

Honeycomb’s Echo Aviation Controller XPC, a 3‑in‑1 flight-sim controller, is getting a console-friendly version for Xbox Series X|S. The XPC will join the PC/Mac Echo controller lineage, offering a compact pad that combines rudder, throttle, and control surfaces. While testing on PC/Mac was positive, Flight Simulator setup on the Xbox may hinge on Microsoft’s interface, and Honeycomb is hoping for Xbox profiles via a future update. The controller is scheduled to launch in fall 2026 with no price or preorder details yet.

via Notebookcheck|

#echo-aviation-controller #flight-simulator #honeycomb