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World of Tanks: Heat launches today as a free-to-play spin-off on Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring 32 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore across 5v5 and 10v10 modes. Players control Agents with two tanks each, unlockable upgrades, and a mix of challenge types including critical hits, assists, and base captures. It won’t be in Xbox Game Pass at launch, but Game Pass perks may come later.
FF7 Rebirth’s Xbox preload is live, requiring about 170GB of space on Series X|S; a free ~90GB demo is also available (with progress carrying over). The game is due to launch in June 2026, so players should clear substantial SSD space.
TT Games' Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on Xbox Series X|S offers 52 achievements totaling 1,000 Gamerscore, spanning story progress, side activities, collectibles, suits, vehicles, Red Bricks, skill upgrades, and AR Trials across an open Gotham City. Players must visit all districts, fully expand the Batcave, and complete 20 challenges while unlocking characters like Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl as they explore the new combat system and open world.
Forza Horizon 6 on PC showcases a new ray-traced global illumination system and enhanced reflections, with a live graphics-preview tool and upscaling to manage load. On Xbox Series X|S, performance mode targets 4K/60fps (Series X) and 1080p/60fps (Series S), while a 30fps quality mode offers car reflections with less environmental RT. Overall, FH6 is a strong PC showcase and a solid console port with scalable visuals and solid performance across platforms.
Xbox lists a blockbuster week with 30 new games across consoles and Windows, including four Day-1 Game Pass launches (Outbound, Black Jacket, Call of the Elder Gods, Directive 8020) and Subnautica 2 via Game Preview on May 14, as titles roll out May 11–15.
Mina the Hollower is set to release on Xbox Series X|S on May 29, 2026, but the previously planned Xbox One version appears to have been shelved; while no official confirmation about PS4 or other last-gen releases has been given, those versions seem unlikely for now.
Subnautica 2 will launch in day-one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and ASUS ROG Ally on May 14 in early access (Game Preview). It will also be sold outright for $30, with no inclusion in Game Pass Essential or Premium. Krafton co-publishes the title with Unknown Worlds and plans ongoing development during its early access period.
The April 30, 2026 system update for Xbox Series X|S lets players disable Quick Resume on individual games, addressing issues with some titles. It also introduces Custom Colors for the Guide, lets users create 10 app groups with easier pinning, and adds a Play History tab to track recently played games across devices. Additional cloud-gaming tweaks include User Selected Resolution and a Network Quality Indicator, with several features also rolling out to Xbox One and Windows PC via Xbox Mode.
Subnautica 2 will launch in early access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, unlocking at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET (4 PM BST, 5 PM CEST; May 15 12 AM JST, 1 AM AEST). No other platforms are confirmed at launch; Krafton co-publishes with Unknown Worlds amid past publisher drama and delays.
Rebel Wolves’ open-world dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is releasing on September 3, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S (and other platforms such as PC and PS5), with a new Story Trailer and pre-orders live. Players control Coen, a Dawnwalker whose choices shape a living world in a single-player, Unreal Engine 5 adventure. Standard Edition is £59.99 / $69.99 (with a pre-order armour bonus) and Eclipse Edition is £69.99 / $79.99 (adding a Digital World Compendium, Digital Soundtrack and Digital Comic Book). Early impressions are positive overall, though some note camera, combat, and pacing tweaks may be needed before launch.
EA Sports UFC 6 is reportedly planned for a June 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC port coming later in the year. An official announcement is expected by the end of April, and there are no details yet on premium editions or early-access perks.
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced is a ground-up remake for Xbox Series X|S releasing July 9, featuring ray tracing, Dolby Atmos, a dynamic weather system, revamped ground and naval gameplay, new missions, and fresh content including performances by original Edward Kenway voice actor Matt Ryan.
The ID@Xbox Spring Showcase unveiled a large slate of indie world premieres, release-date announcements, and Day One Game Pass titles for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with many games supporting Xbox Play Anywhere at launch. Highlights include titles like Albion Online, Echo Generation 2, Deep Dish Dungeon, Screenbound, and more, with release windows spanning 2026 and beyond.
Albion Online, the long-running sandbox MMORPG, launches today on Xbox Series X|S as a free-to-play title with full cross-platform play across Xbox, PC, and mobile; Xbox Game Pass subscribers can claim an exclusive Elite Green Knight vanity bundle plus three days of Premium and Fame books. The console release features tailored UI, controller support, radial menus, accessibility options, and keyboard/mouse compatibility, with existing players retaining progress.
Invincible VS Open Beta runs April 9–11 on consoles with a 10-character roster and three modes (Tutorial, Practice, Ranked); players can unlock a special Omni-Man Omni-beard skin, and the top 20 ranked players by beta end will be credited at launch on April 30, when the game releases on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.