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Microsoft has released an early March 2026 lineup for Xbox Game Pass, adding four titles including Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on March 3, Planet of Lana 2 on March 5, and Nova Roma on March 26. The games span Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud tiers, covering both legacy franchises and new IPs. The guide also notes four titles exiting the service on February 28, with more departures expected later in the month. This list is preliminary and will likely expand as Microsoft finalizes its March catalog.

Alinea Analytics reported that Xbox Game Pass added three major titles in January 2026—Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Star Wars Outlaws, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2—each attracting over half‑a‑million new players across console, PC and cloud. Star Wars Outlaws alone onboarded nearly 600 K newcomers. Resident Evil...

Microsoft’s February 2026 Xbox update rolls out 1440p, high‑bitrate cloud streaming for Game Pass Ultimate members on Series X|S, One X and One S consoles, expanding the service beyond PC and TV devices. The Xbox PC app receives subtle navigation sounds that enhance controller‑based...

Ubisoft announced a new leadership team to steer the Assassin’s Creed franchise into an “ambitious new chapter.” Martin Schelling will serve as Head of Brand, Jean Guesdon as Head of Content, and François De Billy as Head of Production Excellence, each...

Playground Games revealed that Forza Horizon 6 will reintroduce a seven‑step Festival Wristband system, requiring players to earn each wristband before accessing higher‑tier cars, with hypercars unlocked only after the Purple Wristband. The game also adds a Discover Japan mechanic that...

Capcom’s ninth main‑line title, Resident Evil Requiem, launches on Xbox Series X|S on Friday, February 27, 2026, at midnight local time. The game’s install footprint is 68.5 GB, with pre‑load beginning a few days prior. Requiem is a current‑gen‑only release, unavailable on Xbox...

Nacon’s Revolution X Unlimited Xbox controller launches as a premium, Xbox‑Elite‑style pad with swappable sticks, rear paddles, a tiny customizable screen, and a full suite of accessories. Reviewers praise its chunky, comfortable feel and clicky button response, noting it competes directly with...

Sony announced the abrupt shutdown of Bluepoint Games, the studio behind acclaimed remakes such as Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls. Among its lesser‑known achievements was the technically demanding port of Titanfall to the Xbox 360, released in 2014. Bluepoint...

Bethesda’s Todd Howard announced that the next Starfield update will "change the game" but clarified it is not a full sequel. The team is entering a phase to showcase new, meta‑level features that expand gameplay without overhauling the core experience....