
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will receive a trio of Fortnite reward updates in March 2026, adding a third monthly refresh beyond the standard Crew benefits. The March 1‑31 Crew refresh offers two new outfits, a back bling, a pickaxe and 1,000 V‑Bucks, while the delayed Battle Pass (March 19) and OG Pass (March 31) each unlock two additional outfits for active subscribers. By signing up for a one‑month Ultimate pass in early March, players can collect at least six new outfits and other pass rewards. These items remain usable even after the subscription lapses, extending their value beyond the Battle Royale mode.

The True Achievements (TA) Playlist for March 2026 has been finalized, with President Studio’s *Crime Scene Cleaner* winning the community vote. Voters chose from four spring‑cleaning themed titles, and the game secured just over 35 % of the ballots, outpacing the runner‑up by 30‑35...

Microsoft’s Solitaire Collection and Mahjong, included in all Xbox Game Pass tiers, are being used as easy tools to complete daily and weekly Game Pass quests for Microsoft Rewards points. Users can run the games in the background for just...

Hamster has begun removing PC versions of several ACA NeoGeo titles from the Microsoft Store while rolling out Xbox Play Anywhere support across its catalog. The delisted games include Aero Fighters 3, Sengoku, Crossed Swords and Shock Troopers 2nd Squad, and the publisher...

Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf will debut on Xbox Game Pass on March 5, 2026, bringing 25 Xbox achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore. Twenty‑two of those achievements are hidden secrets, revealed only after players meet specific in‑game conditions. The...

Microsoft quietly rolled out an Xbox Store update in February 2026, adding four new sorting filters—price high‑to‑low, price low‑to‑high, discount high‑to‑low, and most wishlisted. The feature is live on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the PC app, and the web...

Microsoft has relaunched its Xbox Buy One, Get Two Free (BOGTF) DLC sale, featuring 179 add‑on packs, expansions and season passes for titles such as Star Wars Outlaws, Far Cry 6 and Hot Wheels Unleashed. Shoppers create a bundle of three...

My.Games announced that the Warface: Clutch Xbox servers will be permanently shut down on August 25, 2026. In‑game purchases were disabled on February 26, and the title will soon be removed from the Microsoft Store. The closure ends access to...

Stoic's side‑scrolling RPG brawler Towerborne has exited early‑access and launched as a full title today, joining the Xbox Game Pass library. The 1.0 update unlocks the complete 15‑hour story campaign for all Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass subscribers. Players...

Microsoft’s Free Play Days returns this weekend, offering five Xbox titles at no extra cost for Game Pass subscribers through March 2. The lineup includes Marathon, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, Stuffed, Moving Out 2, and Anno 117: Pax Romana. Moving Out 2 is already part...

Mojang announced that Minecraft Java Edition will transition from OpenGL to a Vulkan renderer on Windows, macOS, and Linux this summer. The change is a prerequisite for the long‑awaited Vibrant Visuals graphics overhaul that debuted on Bedrock earlier this year....

Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, owned by PlayStation, launches on March 5, 2026 for all platforms. Xbox Series X|S owners will automatically receive two exclusive Emerald‑themed weapon charms at launch. A free Server Slam demo runs from February 26 to...

Fumi Games announced that Mouse: P.I. For Hire will now launch on Xbox consoles on April 16, 2026, pushing the release back from an earlier March 2026 target. The title, originally slated for 2025, has faced multiple delays as the studio seeks extra polish in...

Phil Spencer’s retirement paved the way for Asha Sharma to become Xbox’s new CEO, and she immediately sparked fan excitement by asking on X if the classic Xbox 360 blades dashboard should return. The tweet ignited a nostalgic frenzy, though...

Outright Games announced that DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos will be removed from the Xbox digital store in March after its DC licensing agreement expired. The title is currently on a steep 90% discount, priced at $3.99 until February 25, prompting...

Microsoft’s Lunar New Year Xbox Sale, ending February 25 2026, slashes prices on four classic Tomb Raider Xbox 360 titles. Tomb Raider Legend drops 60% to $7.99, while Anniversary, Underworld and the spin‑off Guardian of Light each fall 85% to roughly $2‑$2.24. Except for Guardian...

Microsoft added 22 games to Xbox Game Pass for February 2026, including 19 brand‑new titles and three expanded‑access games. Highlights feature the launch of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, High on Life 2, and major RPGs such as The Witcher 3 Complete Edition, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Final Fantasy III. Nine titles released day‑one,...

Avowed’s latest Anniversary Update adds a Custom Difficulty option, but it does not soften the game’s hardest setting, Path of the Damned. The toughest achievement, “A Test of Your Reflexes,” still requires completing the story on that difficulty, keeping the...

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics update for February 2026 adds five vintage titles – two Infocom Zork adventures and three Atari 2600 games – to the subscription catalog. The new releases are instantly available to all Game Pass tiers in regions...

Replaced, Sad Cat Studios' 2.5‑D action‑platformer, has been pushed from its March 12, 2026 launch to April 14, 2026. The title will still debut on day one of Xbox Game Pass across Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The delay follows extensive community feedback on a...

Xbox’s weekly storefront promotion features more than 35 titles priced low and designed for quick completion, each offering easy-to‑earn achievements and a solid Gamerscore return. Most games can be finished in under eight hours, with discounts ranging from 40 % to...

Evil Empire announced a three‑part free update roadmap for The Rogue Prince of Persia, spanning February to May 2026 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, Switch and Game Pass streaming. The first micro‑update dropped on February 16, adding a...

Final Fantasy VII Remake director explains why Part 3 won't be hurt by Series S launch

Microsoft has quietly raised the points cost for Xbox gift cards in its Rewards program, roughly a 5.3% increase in the US and UK. The change affects all denominations and varies by region, with users reporting higher point requirements for...

AI‑driven demand for memory is inflating chip prices, tightening supply for console makers. Sony is reportedly considering pushing the PS6 launch to 2028 or 2029, while Microsoft’s best‑case target for its next‑gen Xbox is 2027 but may also slip. Both...

Mewgenics, the tactical cat‑breeding roguelite that recently topped Steam's most‑popular premium games chart, is being eyed for a multi‑platform launch. Co‑developer Edmund McMillen hinted the title could enter development for "all systems," including the current‑gen consoles such as Xbox Series...

Konami has quietly removed Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD from the Microsoft Store, ending digital sales of the Xbox 360 backward‑compatible title. The publisher offered no explanation, but the timing aligns with the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection...

Microsoft’s February 2026 Xbox sale slashes prices on two Game Pass titles that are set to leave the service on February 28. Middle‑earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition is 85 % off at $5.99, while Injustice 2 Legendary Edition is 90 % off at $5.99, both...

Warhorse Studios released a free next‑gen upgrade of Kingdom Come: Deliverance for Xbox Series X|S and PS5, preserving the core RPG while adding high‑resolution textures, 4K output, 60 FPS, and dramatically faster load times. Existing owners receive the patch at no...

Xbox Game Pass announced two new additions on February 13, 2026: the day‑one sequel High on Life 2 and the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance. High on Life 2 will be available to Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers across Xbox Series X|S, PC and...

Beast of Reincarnation hits Game Pass in August

Xbox’s Free Play Days returns this weekend, offering four titles—Lynked: Banner of the Spark, Age of Wonders 4, NHL 26, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream—at no cost to Game Pass subscribers. The promotion runs from February 12 to February 15 with no playtime restrictions, allowing...