Xbox has reminded Forza Horizon 6 Premium owners to check their "Offers & Credits" section for free rewards. Those who pre-ordered the game between January and its release date are eligible for a free Xbox gift card and FH6 car voucher. The offer is valid for purchases made between January 22, 2026, and May 18, 2026, in various countries. Eligible buyers should receive a pop-up notification on their Xbox console within 35 days of the game's launch.

Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to exclusive Xbox games, despite fan concerns over the company's trustworthiness. The issue arose after Microsoft announced Senua, a new Hellblade game, just days before reports emerged that its developer, Ninja Theory, was at risk of being shut down. Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball stated that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will remain exclusive to Xbox, with no plans to release them on PlayStation. Microsoft aims to release "signature" [...]

Xbox has confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, which will take place from August 26-30. The company will have a booth with various games, including the single-player campaign for Gears of War: E-Day. Xbox FanFest will also return as part of its world tour. Gamescom typically marks the second-biggest few days of the year for new gaming announcements. Xbox is unlikely to host a showcase, instead opting for daily livestreams with new announcements. The company's plans are [...]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's upcoming Sim Update 6 is scheduled for release in July or August 2026, bringing significant improvements to the game. The update will introduce visualization for airflow, including downdrafts and vertical wind shear, as well as new debugging tools for helicopter physics. Additionally, Sim Update 6 will feature new visual turbulence warnings, automatically added apron lighting to 2,236 airports, and improved Career mode with a new filtering layer. Bush Trips, a community-requested feature, will [...]

The entire development team behind the shooter game Luna Abyss has been laid off by Kwalee Labs, just a month after the game's release. The team, consisting of nine people, spent seven years working on the game, which received critical praise but failed to attract a large audience, peaking at 317 concurrent players on Steam. The decision to lay off the team was reportedly outside of the company's control, and the game remains available for purchase on [...]

A highly anticipated Bandai Namco Entertainment RPG, Echoes of Aincrad, is now available to try for free on the PS5 through a demo on the PS Store. The demo, which features a "Beta Test" chapter of the game, allows players to transfer their save data to the full game when it releases on July 9 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is the 10th console entry in the Sword Art Online series and follows [...]

Thomas Mahler, head of Moon Studios, has shared his thoughts on the state of Xbox Game Studios amidst rumors of job cuts and studio closures. Mahler, who developed two Xbox exclusives, Ori And The Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, believes that Xbox has struggled to identify and empower key creative teams. He suggests that the company's focus on IP rather than people has led to a decline in cultural impact, and that [...]