Grand Theft Auto VI will be playable on day one through XBOX Cloud Gaming on XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S, starting at 1am ET. That means more players can experience one of the most anticipated games of the year on the consoles they already own. The game uses XBOX Series S graphics settings when cloud-streamed with XBOX Cloud Gaming.

Here’s how you can play:

• XBOX Series X: Play natively with the best XBOX console experience, available now to pre-install.
• XBOX Series S: The most affordable way to play GTA VI natively on XBOX, available now to pre-install.
• XBOX One: Stream Grand Theft Auto VI through XBOX Cloud Gaming on the XBOX One.

We’re excited to bring Grand Theft Auto VI to more XBOX players at launch, and we will also be adding more titles from Rockstar Games to XBOX Cloud Gaming including Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more in the coming months.

Starting November 11, players in supported markets can buy cloud playtime to stream supported games without a Game Pass subscription. Streaming for Grand Theft Auto VI begins at 1am ET on November 19.

Pre-order Grand Theft Auto VI today on the Microsoft Store.

Cloud gaming availability, purchasing options, supported devices, account eligibility, and features may vary by market and device. Grand Theft Auto VI must be purchased separately.

Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition

Rockstar Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 10889

★★★★★

$99.99

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Purchase prior to 19 November 2026 23:59:59 to receive: -The Vintage Vice City Pack -One Month of GTA+ Receive a month of GTA+ with your pre-order; must be redeemed within 180 days after placing your pre-order. Subscription redemption is not available to child accounts with restrictions on age-restricted content. You will receive a pop-up notification on your console when your GTA+ subscription month is available to redeem. Open the Store, select your profile icon in the top left corner, and select “Offers & credits” to find and redeem this offer. Limited to one redemption per Platform Account. Grand Theft Auto VI is a single-player experience. Vice City, USA. Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive. This purchase includes the Ultimate Edition Upgrade with exclusive in-game bonuses for Grand Theft Auto VI, available to Jason and Lucia across their story, with new items uncovered behind each chapter. ULTIMATE EDITION UPGRADE Welcome to Leonida, the state where anything goes. Seize everything this massive world has to offer with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story: – ’95 GROTTI CHEETAH: Grotti's signature mid '90s sports car, complete with a retro-futuristic livery to punctuate later-stage action. – HAWK & LITTLE MORGAN REVOLVERS: His and hers versions of this powerful revolver with classic stylings sourced from the Vercetti Estate. – PERSONALIZED WEAPON VARIANTS: Personalized sidearms with detailed engravings for Jason's Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia's Klose K17 pistol. – VICE CITY STYLE: Whether poolside or side by side, Jason and Lucia can look the part with exclusive outfits, hairstyles, tattoos, and more. – JASON’S SAFEHOUSE VEHICLES: Switch gears and soak up the sun in an Army fatigue-tinged Dinka Enduro motorcycle or Crest Kayak. – GANADO RETRO BUILD: Inject muscle and classic stylings into Jason's well-worn Vapid Ganado low-riding pickup with exclusive mods. – SHITZU SQUALO: This pink and blue Squalo watercraft is open-ocean-ready with an explosives-laden weapons crate. – '67 VAPID DOMINATOR BUGGY & GARAGE: A Mud Club monster offering impressive off-road handling. Store it at the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay. – GOODTIME GEAR: A collection of apparel and accessories inspired by the hit TV show character, Macca the Gator. – PTT YOUNGIN$ COMPOUND: Raid this gang compound and escape safely to score special items and distinct contraband. – CLASSIC CAR COLLECTION: Track down project cars and revitalize them in this special commission from eccentric collector and local fixer, Wyman. Special Destinations Only Open for Business with the Ultimate Edition: – RIDEOUT CUSTOMS: Transform vehicles into works of art with detailed interiors, exquisite rims, and donk stylings. – SARA'S UNISEX SALON: Get signature salon styles, including facial hair for Jason and makeup and nails for Lucia. – STOCK 305: Style unique and exclusive looks for Jason and Lucia at Stockyard’s premier destination for elevated streetwear. – ELECTRIC FANG TATTOO: Choose from over 50 signature tattoos for both Jason and Lucia — all designed by the artist collective FAILE. – ONE-EYED WILLIE’S: Lake Leonida’s storied mod shop, specializing in off-road modifications and hand-painted automotive artistry. Purchase grants a license to the digital product subject to the Terms of Service (“ToS”) and Privacy Policy in game and at www.rockstargames.com/legal and www.rockstargames.com/privacy. Certain game features, content, services, or functions may require internet connection, Rockstar Games account registration (minimum age varies), single-use serial code, additional fees, or unlocking with gameplay, may not be available to all users or at all times, and may be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms in accordance with the ToS. Violation of the ToS may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. This game is fictional; any similarities to real-world places, people, or entities is coincidental and does not imply any third-party sponsorship or endorsement of game content. Rockstar Games does not in any way endorse or condone engaging in any conduct depicted in this game. © 1997–2026. Rockstar Games Inc. Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto VI, VI, Vice City, R*, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 10993

★★★★★

$79.99

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Purchase prior to 19 November 2026 23:59:59 to receive: -The Vintage Vice City Pack -One Month of GTA+ Receive a month of GTA+ with your pre-order; must be redeemed within 180 days after placing your pre-order. Subscription redemption is not available to child accounts with restrictions on age-restricted content. You will receive a pop-up notification on your console when your GTA+ subscription month is available to redeem. Open the Store, select your profile icon in the top left corner, and select “Offers & credits” to find and redeem this offer. Limited to one redemption per Platform Account. Grand Theft Auto VI is a single-player experience. Vice City, USA. Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive. Purchase grants a license to the digital product subject to the Terms of Service (“ToS”) and Privacy Policy in game and at www.rockstargames.com/legal and www.rockstargames.com/privacy. Certain game features, content, services, or functions may require internet connection, Rockstar Games account registration (minimum age varies), single-use serial code, additional fees, or unlocking with gameplay, may not be available to all users or at all times, and may be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms in accordance with the ToS. Violation of the ToS may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. This game is fictional; any similarities to real-world places, people, or entities is coincidental and does not imply any third-party sponsorship or endorsement of game content. Rockstar Games does not in any way endorse or condone engaging in any conduct depicted in this game. © 1997–2026. Rockstar Games Inc. Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto VI, VI, Vice City, R*, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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Summary

• Warhammer Survivors is out now on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX Game Pass.
• Experience an addictive bullet-heaven survivor set in the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universes.
• Get an early edge with these top tips for facing the Gloomspite Gitz – one of the game’s enemy factions.

Big news – Warhammer Survivors is out now! 

If this is your first time hearing about Warhammer Survivors, buckle in for addictive bullet-heaven survivor gameplay set across the battlefields of the 41st Millennium and the Mortal Realms. You might know us, Auroch Digital, from our other Warhammer game, Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun. We’ve teamed up with poncle and Warhammer to create an officially licensed Warhammer Survivors. 

Following the green theme of our previous entry, we’ve prepared a primer for you to take on the fungus-festooned Gloomspite Gitz! 

Who are the Gloomspite Gitz? 

The Gloomspite Gitz are a rabble of different cave-dwelling grots that worship the ‘Bad Moon’, a deity they believe will bring about the Everdank, an era of perpetual twilight. This calamitous cohort of crazed Gitz includes several enemy types, each with their own unique attacks and movement patterns you’ll need to learn to have any chance of survival! 

Prepare for lots of Gitz… 

Moonclan Stabbas are the foot soldiers of the Gloomspite Gitz, swarming the battlefield in tremendous numbers, stabbing wildly at everything in their path. Moonclan Stabbas try to overwhelm with sheer number of bodies and sharp, pointy objects – and while they may not be the scariest, look out for the company they keep… 

…And the stampeding forces of the Squigalanche! 

Squig Hoppers are grots that have bravely decided to mount feral Squigs and have somehow survived the process. These enemies bounce across the battlefield in unpredictable movements due to the nature of their wild mounts, and their attack damage will be bolstered by any nearby Loonboss on Giant Cave Squig who – you guessed it – also moves unpredictably! 

Boinggrot Bounders, on the other hand, are veteran Squig-riders who have survived at least one battle (the life expectancy of a grot is low). For their prowess, they’ve been rewarded with lances, charging with precision toward the player.  

Stampeding at the head of this Squigalanche are the wild and gargantuan Mangler Squigs. These two boisterous balls of fury are so ravenous they’ve been chained together. The beasts rampage across the screen, pulled taut by the chain that binds them together. Watch out for both the teeth of Mangler Squig and the chain as each can damage the player. Mangler Squigs always come in pairs, but when one dies, the remaining giant Squig becomes frenzied – deadlier than ever before! 

Resilient, lumbering Troggoth allies 

If you can survive the pointy blades of the Gitz and the sharp teeth of the Squigs, then you may encounter an even greater threat… Troggoths! 

Rockgut Troggoths lumber toward the player, and while they may be slow, they’re tough and have regeneration properties, making them tricky to bring down. Our recommendation? Get yourself a pair of Maleneth’s Poisoned Daggers and whittle them down from afar. 

Should you survive all that, then we’ve got news for you: it doesn’t get better! 

Beware the Troggoth King 

Trugg the Troggoth King is the mightiest of all troggoths, a towering mass of strength with an ill temper. He carries an arcane keystone of ancient design on his back which unleashes unpredictable bursts of elemental magic… 

If you somehow manage to be strong enough to face this foe, he’ll begin the fight by swiping at you with his humungous Ironshell Club, which creates wide, telegraphed impact zones. If you’re hit, you’ll be sent flying. Trugg. You’ll also have to contend with that keystone of his, avoiding wild barrages of elemental projectiles. Getting hit by one of these stray projectiles will inflict your Survivor with negative status effects such as burning, poisoning, or bleeding. 

As an Extremis-level threat, not just anyone, or any weapon, will be able to take down the Troggoth King. You’ll have to discover what his weakness is or face certain death! 

If you want to see all of this (and more!) in action, check out the latest trailer now! 

We’ve had great fun creating the sprites and animations of the fungus-addled Gloomspite Gitz. Warhammer Survivors has been a passion project for us, and we can’t wait to get the game into your hands! 

Warhammer Survivors is out now!

Warhammer Survivors is available right now on XBOX Series X|S and available on XBOX Game Pass. 

Warhammer Survivors

Auroch Digital

☆☆☆☆☆ 4

★★★★★

$7.99 $7.19

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Warhammer Survivors is a fast-paced roguelite survivors' game, pitting a host of iconic Warhammer characters against endless hordes of enemies from multiple Warhammer factions. Developed by Auroch Digital (Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun) in partnership with Warhammer and poncle (Vampire Survivors), discover the universes of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar in all its pixel glory in this new surviv-a-ton.

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Farlands combines high-stakes cargo deliveries with resource gathering, combat, and long-term progression in a sandbox combat experience. Players take on delivery orders, venture into dangerous territories to collect resources, and transport their cargo safely to its destination. But delivering cargo is more than simply traveling from point A to point B. Cargo weight, changing environmental conditions, and encounters with other players can all influence the outcome of a run.

What makes Farlands particularly unique is that all of this takes place in a persistent world that continues to evolve over time.

A World in Constant Flux: Inside Farlands’ Core Design

Farlands features a persistent server system that allows players to return to the same continuously evolving environment.

Persistent Sandbox Combat: Each server operates on a five-day cycle, with in-game time progressing continuously. Players can repeatedly return to the same server to gather resources, complete orders, and engage in combat. Their actions, including fighting enemies, contribute to changes in faction levels within the server, affecting the strength, number, and distribution of hostile forces.

An Evolving NPC Ecosystem: Within the persistent server system, the NPC ecosystem is constantly evolving. Even after players clear hostile forces from an outpost, the area won’t necessarily remain safe. Over time, enemies may return and grow stronger, and defeating these tougher opponents can reward players with rarer resources.

Dynamic Weather: Weather conditions such as heat, cold, and rain accelerate the depletion of players’ health and affect cargo transportation. Players need to monitor their condition and consider how different weather conditions affect their ability to carry cargo, carefully planning their loads and delivery objectives while keeping themselves in good condition.

Multiplayer Cooperation and Progression

Beyond its evolving environment, Farlands also brings player interactions and long-term progression into its core delivery gameplay loop.

Unpredictable Player Encounters: Farlands features global voice chat and an emote system, allowing players to communicate during combat and deliveries. Strangers may reach temporary agreements to escort valuable cargo together, only to turn against one another at a critical moment and claim the loot for themselves. With these interactions driven by player communication, every encounter carries an element of uncertainty.

Long-Term Resource Progression: Resources earned from successful deliveries can be invested in strengthening personal equipment and developing bases. By continuously gathering and investing resources, players can gradually improve their capabilities and prepare for more demanding combat encounters and delivery missions.

Before You Hit the Road

Whether you’re preparing for your first delivery or looking to improve your chances of survival, here are four tips to help you become one of the best couriers in Farlands.

1. Build Your Loadout Around Sets

Farlands features an extensive attribute system, with different pieces of equipment directly affecting character stats. We recommend combining gear from matching sets to improve your overall performance.

2. Upgrade Your Equipment, Weapon and Character

As a server progresses, the environment becomes increasingly dangerous. Players can visit NPCs at the Hub to upgrade their equipment, helping them prepare for the battles ahead.

3. Prioritize Hub Level-Up

Your base plays an important role in long-term progression. Upgrading it unlocks advanced crafting options, character skill trees, and expanded cargo storage, giving players more ways to develop their capabilities and prepare for future deliveries.

4. Acquire Vehicles and Blueprints

Beyond the basic equipment system, Farlands features more advanced progression options through vehicles and blueprints. Players can discover blueprints while scavenging, gradually expanding their options for the mid-to-late game and preparing for tougher enemies and more demanding delivery missions.

Ready for Your First Delivery?

In Farlands, every cargo run brings new risks, shifting opportunities, and decisions that can determine your success.

Prepare your equipment, strengthen your capabilities, and stay ready to adapt to the changing world around you.

FragPunk: Farlands is available now in Global Early Access. Jump into FragPunk for free on XBOX and start your next adventure!

FragPunk

Bad Guitar Studio

☆☆☆☆☆ 1717

★★★★★

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N​ew Gameplay Experiences Arrive Nov. 5 Take on delivery orders in Farlands, explore evolving worlds, and encounter creatures, factions, and other players along the way. Complete deliveries to bring resources home, or jump into fast-paced 5v5 matches in Shard Clash, where cards reshape the rules of combat. A WHOLE NEW WAY TO PLAY FRAGPUNK Farlands is a whole new way to experience FragPunk: a multiplayer delivery-driven high-risk adventure set across ever-changing worlds. Take on orders, prepare for the road, and decide how far you're willing to go. Encounter creatures, factions, and other players, complete deliveries, and bring resources home to upgrade your gear, vehicles, and base. SURVIVE EVOLVING SHARDS The world is always changing. Weather, creatures, resources, and faction activity all shift over time. A route that was safe yesterday may be dangerous today. Explore large, living environments where every trip demands a new plan. CREATURES, RIVALS, AND HARD CHOICES Danger doesn't only come from the road. Face hostile creatures, NPC factions with their own agendas, and unpredictable encounters with other players. Choose when to avoid a threat, seize an opportunity, make contact, or fight. BUILD FOR THE NEXT JOURNEY Every successful run prepares you for the next. Upgrade your weapons and armor, unlock new base modules, and collect vehicles suited to different terrain and playstyles. Customize your build and prepare for increasingly challenging journeys. FAMILIAR LANCERS. A NEW FACE. Familiar Lancers return in Farlands with new skills built for a new kind of journey. Meet Courier, a brand-new Lancer with unique abilities and a new story to uncover in the Shardverse FAST-PACED 5V5 CARD COMBAT Alongside Farlands, Shard Clash offers a fast-paced 5v5 tactical shooter experience where cards break the rules of combat. Build your strategy around game-changing card effects, adapt to every round, and outplay the opposing team.

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Summary

• How every expedition can lead to a different build.
• Change the way you fight through module synergies and directional attacks.
• Every build creates a unique path to uncover Polo’s story.

When I enter a new expedition in Cat-Astrophy, I don’t start with a fixed build that I have to repeat. I start with a question: what kind of Polo am I going to build this time? That idea is at the core of the module system, and it’s why two runs can take me down completely different paths, even when I return to a planet I already know.

During each run, I find modules that can modify specific abilities, stats, or systems. Some improve close-range combat, while others favour mobility, defence, or a more strategic approach. The key is that I don’t have to decide everything before I start: the build takes shape through what I find, what I keep, and how I react to each situation.

The most interesting part comes when modules stop working as isolated pieces. Some can evolve, while others hide synergies that only become apparent when combined. An upgrade that seems simple on its own can end up changing the way I move, attack, or navigate a room. At that point, the expedition becomes more than a succession of fights. It becomes an experiment: I try a combination, see what it does, and decide whether it’s worth building around.

The same principle extends to combat. Cat-Astrophy uses directional attacks that can be customized for forward, upward, and downward strikes. Each direction has different variants and can create synergies with my modules. On top of that, fatigue builds up as you chain attacks together, so maintaining a combo isn’t simply about using the same attack over and over. You have to decide when to keep pushing and when to stop and regain control of the situation. The result is a system that rewards precision and adaptation rather than relying on a single optimal combination.

Route selection is also part of the build. Each planet has different mechanics, enemies, and rewards, and you can choose their order from the ship that serves as your central hub. One route might favour an offensive build, while another could work better with a setup focused on survival or mobility. At the same time, rooms don’t follow a single path: you  can encounter combat, parkour sections, events, shops, and minibosses, and decide how far you want to deviate from your route to look for a reward.

And even when an expedition ends with Polo’s death, not everything resets. The Star Fragments you collect can be used to unlock permanent upgrades, new options, and new routes for future runs. You can also discover memory fragments that gradually reveal Polo’s past and the truth behind his abduction. This gives every attempt two layers of progression: the build you’re creating now and the possibilities you’re unlocking for later.

That’s why there is no single “correct” build in Cat-Astrophy. You can prioritise fast attacks and combos, look for a more durable setup, or focus on mobility. Even the same planet can feel different when you arrive with a different combination of modules, a different route, and a different approach to combat. The reward isn’t just finding a powerful upgrade, but understanding why it works and what other decisions it can unlock.

For me, that experimentation is the true heart of the experience. Every run starts with a handful of tools and ends up telling a small story through its decisions: the unexpected combination that worked, the risk that paid off, the module that completely changed a strategy, or the route that opened up a new opportunity. In a roguelite, repetition can be part of the challenge; in Cat-Astrophy, every repetition also gives you a reason to try something different.

Cat-Astrophy is out now on XBOX, alongside Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. The combination of builds, routes, and permanent progression is designed so that every expedition can start in a similar way and end up completely differently.

Cat-Astrophy

Pdpartid@games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$14.99

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Cat-Astrophy is a fast-paced, challenging space action roguelite: its Star Cursor system and evolving modules force you to adapt your build and playstyle in every run, generating chaotic combat and precise jumps. The game delivers constant tension and rewards both improvisation and technical mastery. In each run, you’ll travel across procedurally generated planets, combining abilities, choosing paths, and mastering parkour and real-time combat mechanics. Runs are unique: find modules that alter your capabilities, discover hidden synergies, and decide whether to take risks or secure permanent upgrades with star fragments. Death is permanent: dying means learning, reconfiguring, and retrying with new strategies. ● Cosmic Procedural Exploration: Traverse different planets each run, with rooms, routes, and secrets that constantly change, forcing you to adapt your decisions on the fly. ● Agile, Strategic Combat: Use the Star Cursor to direct precise attacks while moving Polo; action is fluid, sharp, and packed with risk-reward moments. ● Unique Builds Every Run: Discover modules and reconfigure abilities to create combinations that completely transform your playstyle. ● Permanent Progression: Collect star fragments to unlock lasting upgrades that open new routes and tactical options between runs. ● Impactful Paths and Decisions: Choose which planets to explore and which rewards to pursue; your choices shape the pace and difficulty of the adventure. ● Parkour and Precision: Deadly jumps and challenging platforming sections that blend movement and combat in every encounter. ● Cosmic Pixel Art Aesthetic: Vibrant worlds, alien creatures, and environments with personality reinforce the game’s tense and frantic tone. ● Mystery-Driven Story: Discover why Polo was abducted and what forces caused the cat-astrophe; the narrative complements the action without overshadowing gameplay. Cat-Astrophy is for players seeking intensity, replayability, and meaningful decisions. Every death teaches you something new: learn, adjust your build, and overcome what once defeated you.

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Summary

• Where Winds Meet’s Hutuo anniversary update arrives on XBOX Series X|S on November 13 (PT), bringing a new war-torn campaign centered on the Battle of Zhongdu Bridge.
• Players can face new bosses, try Horse Racing Chess and Jianghu Tactics, and wield the Dual Spears martial art.
• Anniversary events offer more than $150 worth of gifts, including a free Outfit Set of your choice and 42 Lingering Melody draws and 27 Resonating Melody draws.

As our anniversary theme region, Hutuo, prepares to go live on XBOX Series X|S, we couldn’t be more excited to give you a glimpse of what’s to come. On November 13, wanderers across the XBOX community will step into this active, mud-and-steel warzone, navigating the devastating fallout of a sixteen-year conflict and throwing themselves into the desperate frontline defense at the battle of Zhongdu Bridge.

In Hutuo, the relentless advance of invading northern forces is set to turn the riverbanks into a brutal proving ground. Amid the chaos, we wanted to confront players with the hardest question in Wuxia: what keeps your blade raised when empires crumble and the powers above fail?

Righteousness and Conviction: Rethinking The True Essence of ‘Xia’

In Where Winds Meet, Hutuo delves deeply into the Eastern philosophy of ‘Xia’: a moral compass governed not by blind obedience to authority, but by an individual’s duty to protect the innocent and uphold justice when institutions fracture.

At Zhongdu Bridge, loyalty to a crumbling throne and righteousness toward the people pull in opposite directions. The core of this story is not about glorifying the clash of armies, but honoring the courage of ordinary folk and sworn companions who choose to stand as a living shield before an unstoppable force.

To ground that philosophy, the frontier is filled with intimate side quests showing the war from varied, ground-level perspectives. You will encounter conflicted soldiers choosing conscience over cruel military orders, displaced families holding onto hope along the reed-lined rivers, and nameless villagers risking their lives to shelter refugees. Even in history’s bleakest chapters, true heroism emerges not from imperial mandates, but from the quiet resilience of everyday lives.

Mastering the Frontline: Surviving Hutuo’s Toughest Encounters

Warfare on the frontier demands a more aggressive, tactical approach to combat. If you are preparing to cross the river, mastering enemy stance dynamics is essential.

• Conquering the Fierce General, Xiao Han: Serving as the climax of the Hutuo River Campaign, Xiao Han is fortified by Blood-forged Super Armor. To counter his relentless assault, focus on high-impact parries, bait out his overextended thrusts, and execute stance-breaking counterstrikes to shatter his armor before committing to full damage rotations
• Taming Moonveil Knoll with Bingshen: This solitary wanderer relies on rapid gap-closers and sweeping area attacks born of lifelong regret. Maintaining spatial discipline and dodging into—rather than away from—his follow-up strikes will give you clean openings to punish his recoveries.
• Surviving Yelu Abuli’s Dark Rituals: Facing this mystic royal and shaman requires close arena awareness. Yelu Abuli manipulates ceremonial fire, forcing players to remain mobile, interrupt channeled incantations, and bait area hazards away from the center of the battlefield.

Tactical Versatility: Yuen Woo-ping’s Dual Spears (Arriving Nov 26)

To counter these escalating battlefield threats, legendary action director Yuen Woo-ping (“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”) led the motion capture and choreography for the upcoming Dual Spears martial art, arriving November 26.

Designed around fluid transitions, the weapon system combines two complementary combat roles. By executing the Dual-Weapon Skill mid-combo, players seamlessly weave light thrusts (Sustained Firepower) into heavy downward strikes (Stance-Breaking Impact) without resetting attack frames, sustaining uninterrupted offensive pressure against armored targets like Xiao Han.

Two Strategic Tabletop Breaks: Horse Racing Chess & Jianghu Tactics

When you need respite from the siege lines, Hutuo introduces two rich, casual-yet-tactical board game modes playable across the Jianghu:

• Horse Racing Chess: Step directly onto the board as living game pieces. Roll dice, trigger familiar Mystic Skills, and race fellow players to the finish line in a lively competitive sprint.

• Jianghu Tactics: A deeper strategic mode that brings the game’s Heroic Spirit roster to a tactical board. Victory hinges on clever board positioning, gear allocation, and activating character bonds to build winning synergies round after round.

Optimized for XBOX Series X|S

Exploring Hutuo’s war-torn frontier is built for the XBOX living-room experience, with Smart Delivery, HDR support, AMD FSR 2 upscaling, and an updated interface with larger text. XBOX Series X delivers a 4K upscale from 1080p, while XBOX Series S delivers a 2K upscale from 900p. Memory optimizations help keep gameplay smooth.

XBOX Game Pass Perks

After the update on November 13, simply log in and take part in anniversary events to claim over $150 worth of gifts!  Just for logging in, choose a free Outfit Set worth 2,580 Echo Beads, from 12 distinct style, and easily earn 42 Lingering Melody draws and 27 Resonating Melody draws through anniversary events!

To welcome XBOX players to the Jianghu, XBOX Game Pass members could claim a launch Perks bundle featuring 450 Echo Jade, 90,000 Coins, 6 Attunement Stones, 30 Large Tuning Stones, 3 Pillow Pills, and 3 Lingering Melodies. The claim period ended January 7, 2027. There are even more ongoing anniversary perks coming to XGP – stay turn!

Experience a story of unwavering conviction, camaraderie, and the true meaning of heroism, and claim the most generous rewards we’ve offered since launch, available on XBOX Series X|S on November (PT). Come celebrate our first anniversary with us in Hutuo!

Where Winds Meet

NetEase Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 1459

★★★★★

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Jianghu knows no bounds: Cross-play available on XBOX, PS5, PC, and Mobile. Where Winds Meet is an epic open-world action-adventure RPG rooted in the rich legacy of Wuxia. Set during the turbulent era of tenth-century China, you take on the role of a young sword master, uncovering forgotten truths and the mysteries of your own identity. As the wind stirs across mountains and rivers, so too will your legend rise. An Era on the Brink. A Hero on the Rise Explore China's Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, where political intrigue, power struggles, and epic battles shape the course of history. From the bustling heart of the imperial capital to the hidden corners of forgotten wilderness, every path is layered with secrets, sights, and stories waiting to be discovered. Who are you — a hero, or an agent of chaos? Here, freedom is yours, but every action has its weight. Cause chaos, defy the law, and face bounties, pursuit, even time behind bars. Or walk a nobler path: befriend villagers, forge alliances, and grow your reputation as a hero of the Wuxia world. In a world torn by chaos, become the spark that ignites change and forge your legacy! An Open World of Infinite Possibilities From bustling cities to forgotten temples hidden deep within emerald forests, the world flows with life—changing with time, weather, and your actions. Traverse vast landscapes in Wuxia style: scale rooftops with fluid parkour, ride the windstride across miles in moments, or use fast travel points to leap between regions. Uncover thousands of points of interests, discover over 20 distinct regions, interact with diverse characters, and engage with numerous authentic activities in a world that teems with life. Explore ancient cities, reveal forbidden tombs, play flutes beneath swaying willows, or drink under lantern-lit skies. Master Your Way of Wuxia Combat Build your fighting style to match your rhythm—whether you thrive in the heart of melee, strike from afar, or move unseen in the shadows. Choose how you engage, and build a loadout that supports your playstyle. Take control of fluid, responsive martial arts combat built around classic wuxia weaponry, skills, and strategy. Wield weapons both familiar and legendary—sword, spear, dual blades, glaive, fan and umbrella. Switch between weapons, bows, and mystic martial arts like Taichi to outmaneuver your enemies. Create and customize your character and progression, choose your role in a fractured world. Align with powerful factions, explore distinct professions, and forge your identity through your actions. Adventure Alone or Forge Your Community Embark on a rich, narrative-driven adventure with over 150 hours of solo gameplay, or open your world to up to 4 friends in seamless co-op. Build or join a Guild to unlock a wide range of group activities—from intense guild wars to challenging multiplayer dungeons and epic raids. Prove your might in competitive duels, or step into a shared, ever-evolving world with thousands of fellow adventurers. Official Website：https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.com/ Youtube ：https://www.youtube.com/@WhereWindsMeet X：https://twitter.com/WhereWindsMeet_ Discord：https://discord.gg/eQc47PbWCK Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/WhereWindsMeet INS：https://www.instagram.com/where_winds_meet/ Tiktok：https://www.tiktok.com/@wherewindsmeet_

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Summary

• Gears of War celebrates 20 years with a special anniversary event in Gears of War: E-Day, honoring two decades of brotherhood, community, and unforgettable memories.
• Jump into limited-time Versus and Horde modes, unlock new rewards, claim RAAM as a free multiplayer character.
• Get ready for Season 2: Legacy, bringing fan-favorite maps, modes, and character skins back to the battlefield. Season 2 arrives December 1.

It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago, Gears of War launched on XBOX 360 and introduced the world to Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago, and the genius of putting a chainsaw on a gun.

Since then, a lot has happened.

We’ve released new games, introduced new characters and enemies, and welcomed millions of players into the world of Gears. But when we think about what makes this franchise special, it’s not just the games or the stories we’ve told. It’s the people who have made Gears of War part of their lives.

Over the years, we’ve heard some incredible stories from our fans. Stories of friendships that started in multiplayer lobbies and have lasted for decades. Of campaign playthroughs with fathers or brothers, or groups of friends who made playing Horde together a weekly tradition. Soldiers that have played during military deployments and couples who met playing Gears, fell in love, and eventually got married. Not bad for a game about chainsawing monsters.

And then there are the stories that hit a little harder. Fans who have shared how Gears helped them through a dark and difficult time, whether it was dealing with loss, feeling isolated, or just needing a few hours with Delta Squad to forget about everything else going on in their lives. Sometimes a familiar game and a few friends on the other end of a headset can make a real difference.

For us at The Coalition, these are the stories that matter most.

We’ve always talked about Gears being a franchise built on brotherhood, loyalty, and having each other’s backs. It’s what makes the relationship between Marcus, Dom and the rest of the Gears so important, and it’s been at the heart of the series since the beginning.

But what’s really special is seeing those same values reflected in the community that’s grown around the games. The friendships, the relationships, the shared experiences, and the sense of belonging that comes from finding your people.

It’s an incredible privilege to steward this franchise, to build on the legacy of the creators at EPIC Games, the voice actors and all the creative collaborators who have had a hand in this universe. And to create games that people care so deeply about.

Thank you for making Gears part of your lives, and for letting us be a small part of yours.

Never Fight Alone.

A Special Birthday Gift

To celebrate our 20^th Anniversary, this week we kicked off a 2-week anniversary event in Gears of War: E-Day featuring limited time modes and new rewards. In Versus, play Guardian, where only one leader makes it out alive. And in Horde Siege, try out the For the Queen mode, where the supply cache is disabled, leaving you and the squad to rely on your loadouts.

Tomorrow is the exact date of our anniversary and to celebrate we’re giving away RAAM as a multiplayer character to every Gears of War: E-Day player as a free gift. Just login to claim him instantly.

And beginning December 1, we launch our next Season – titled Legacy – which continues to honor the greatest hits of Gears over 20 years in our maps, modes and multiplayer skins. Season 2 not only brings back some fan favorites from the history of the franchise but lets us reimagine characters in ways we’ve always wanted to see them – like Solemn Memories Dom, whose character skin depicts him in the suit he’s wearing in the famous photo of him and Maria from Gears of War 2.

Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition

Xbox Game Studios

☆☆☆☆☆ 6052

★★★★★

$99.99

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Emergence Begins The Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition Includes: – Base Game – Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack – Five Seasonal Customization Packs, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch (the remaining packs will be available as released) – 1,000 Iron (premium in-game currency) Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP.* Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers the most immersive Gears yet. The Story of E-Day Fight through the chaos of Emergence Day in a gripping origin story campaign. Battle alone, side by side in two-player split-screen, or rally up to four players online across Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus.* Horde Siege PvE – Back and Bigger Than Ever Survive a city under siege in an evolved take on Gears’ iconic co-op wave survival mode built for larger maps, more players, and bigger battles. Choose your class – Assault, Marksman, Medic, or Breacher – then drop in as a 4-player squad to fight back the Locust. Team up with multiple squads to conquer shared objectives and take down world bosses. Survive to earn rewards, unlock customization and improve your loadout for the next match. Versus Returns – Refined and Focused PvP Battle across all-new maps and refined fan-favorite 4v4 modes. Choose your level of competition. Lock in and climb the ranks in Ranked or jump into Social playlists for a more relaxed match. Modernized controls and movement make combat feel more fluid while retaining Gears’ signature cover-based feel. Jump, vault, slide, and flank with intent. A Terrifying Threat from Below  A darker, grittier tone and reimagined enemies restore fear and dread to the series. Atmosphere and detail are pushed further than ever. The world feels more grounded, believable, and dangerous. Familiar enemies are more threatening, joined by all-new creatures and villains that reestablish a true sense of horror. Feels Like Gears. Plays Like New. Iconic cover‑based combat returns, enhanced with modernized movement and traversal that add freedom and verticality. Fan‑favorite weapons return and are reimagined, alongside all‑new weapons built for brutal, close‑quarters combat. Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 A new technical foundation for Gears. Built for modern performance with 4K resolution and up to 60FPS across Campaign and Multiplayer.* *Important Information Online Multiplayer: Online campaign co-op, Horde Siege, Versus, Open Beta and other multiplayer features require a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately. 2-Player Split-Screen: is available for console only. 4K and 60FPS: require a compatible display. Game requires initial download. May require future updates (additional storage may be required). All downloads and updates require significant storage and broadband internet connection (ISP fees apply). You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). May require additional hardware and subscriptions. Content, features, services, online play (if applicable), and support not available in all regions (xbox.com/regions) and may vary, change, or terminate. Microsoft Account required. WARNING: Some people may experience a seizure when exposed to flashing lights or patterns in video games. (xbox.com/healthandsafety).

Gears of War: E-Day

Xbox Game Studios

☆☆☆☆☆ 6047

★★★★★

$69.99 $62.99

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PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

Emergence Begins Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP.* Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers the most immersive Gears yet. The Story of E-Day Fight through the chaos of Emergence Day in a gripping origin story campaign. Battle alone, side by side in two-player split-screen, or rally up to four players online across Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus.* Horde Siege PvE – Back and Bigger Than Ever Survive a city under siege in an evolved take on Gears’ iconic co-op wave survival mode built for larger maps, more players, and bigger battles. Choose your class – Assault, Marksman, Medic, or Breacher – then drop in as a 4-player squad to fight back the Locust. Team up with multiple squads to conquer shared objectives and take down world bosses. Survive to earn rewards, unlock customization and improve your loadout for the next match. Versus Returns – Refined and Focused PvP Battle across all-new maps and refined fan-favorite 4v4 modes. Choose your level of competition. Lock in and climb the ranks in Ranked or jump into Social playlists for a more relaxed match. Modernized controls and movement make combat feel more fluid while retaining Gears’ signature cover-based feel. Jump, vault, slide, and flank with intent. A Terrifying Threat from Below  A darker, grittier tone and reimagined enemies restore fear and dread to the series. Atmosphere and detail are pushed further than ever. The world feels more grounded, believable, and dangerous. Familiar enemies are more threatening, joined by all-new creatures and villains that reestablish a true sense of horror. Feels Like Gears. Plays Like New. Iconic cover‑based combat returns, enhanced with modernized movement and traversal that add freedom and verticality. Fan‑favorite weapons return and are reimagined, alongside all‑new weapons built for brutal, close‑quarters combat. Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 A new technical foundation for Gears. Built for modern performance with 4K resolution and up to 60FPS across Campaign and Multiplayer.* *Important Information Online Multiplayer: Online campaign co-op, Horde Siege, Versus and other multiplayer features require a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately. 2-Player Split-Screen: is available for console only. 4K and 60FPS: require a compatible display. Game requires initial download. May require future updates (additional storage may be required). All downloads and updates require significant storage and broadband internet connection (ISP fees apply). You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). May require additional hardware and subscriptions. Content, features, services, online play (if applicable), and support not available in all regions (xbox.com/regions) and may vary, change, or terminate. Microsoft Account required. WARNING: Some people may experience a seizure when exposed to flashing lights or patterns in video games. (xbox.com/healthandsafety).

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Football Manager 27

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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PC Game Pass

Football Manager 27 – November 10
Game Pass

Choose the club. Shape the squad. Set the tactics. Chase the future only you can see. FM27 is where your footballing beliefs become a reality. Make The Call. Pick the team. Define your style. Spot what other managers might miss. Maybe you take a chance on the academy prospect. Maybe you sell the star who just doesn’t get your vision. Train your team to work as one. Build a tactical blueprint that’s unmistakably yours. Then lead your team out to admiration from the stands as you take your place on the touchline.

Football Manager 27 Console

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Football Manager 27 Console – November 10
Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere

Choose the club. Shape the squad. Set the tactics. Chase the future only you can see. FM27 Console is where your footballing beliefs become a reality. Make The Call. Immerse yourself in the managerial journey with refined layouts that give you a clearer view of what matters most to sharpen your approach. Smarter navigation makes use of every inch of space, while fully customisable Controller Mapping puts more power in your hands, so you can tailor your setup to your gameplan.

TANUKI: Pon's Summer

CRITICAL REFLEX

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99

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PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

TANUKI: Pon’s Summer – November 10
Game Pass / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

Hop on your BMX and deliver letters and packages to the quirky inhabitants of TANUKI’s fictional Japanese island. Packages vary in size, weight, and shape so it’ll be up to you to strategise how you approach each delivery. As you build up friendship and loyalty with the inhabitants, they’ll ask for help with a range of different activities. Take part to unlock items and rewards that will help with the shrine’s restoration.

Warhammer Survivors

Auroch Digital

☆☆☆☆☆ 4

★★★★★

$7.99 $7.19

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PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

Warhammer Survivors – November 10
Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere

Warhammer Survivors is a fast-paced roguelite survivors’ game, pitting a host of iconic Warhammer characters against endless hordes of enemies from multiple Warhammer factions. Developed by Auroch Digital (Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun) in partnership with Warhammer and poncle (Vampire Survivors), discover the universes of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar in all its pixel glory in this new surviv-a-ton.

Hope in the City

Lofty Sky Games and NAGA Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99

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Hope in the City – November 11
Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere

Your sketches may be the only clues you have. Play as 17-year-old Hope Song in this narrative mystery set in Shenyang, China. While everyone around her cracks under exam pressure, Hope escapes into her drawings, until her parents disappear. Investigate what happened, connect the clues, and uncover the truth hidden beneath the city’s calm.

9 Kings (Game Preview)

Hooded Horse

☆☆☆☆☆ 6

★★★★★

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PC Game Pass

9 Kings (Game Preview) – November 12
Game Pass

Build your city into the most powerful of all kingdoms through endless combinations of buildings, units, spells, and positioning. Take advantage of chaotic combos and powerful perks to break the game and become overpowered. Grow your kingdom in strategic ways, prepare for dozens of unique events, and show the world your kingdom can outlast all others in both single and async multiplayer.

This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game.

Hozy

tinyBuild

☆☆☆☆☆ 4

★★★★★

$14.99 $11.99

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Hozy – November 9
XBOX Play Anywhere

Wrap yourself in a cozy atmosphere where every small action and detail matters. Hozy is about slowing down. There are no timers, scores, penalties, and absolutely no stress or pressure. Just you, your tools, and the simple joy of making spaces beautiful again. Whether you’re wiping windows, repainting walls, or finding the perfect spot for a sofa, everything is designed to keep you in a calm, satisfying flow.

Captain Coco: Treasure Island (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$4.99 $3.99

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Captain Coco: Treasure Island – November 10

Set sail for a tropical puzzle adventure in Captain Coco: Treasure Island! Join Captain Coco, a clever pirate monkey on a mission to crack open treasure chests by pushing coconuts across mysterious island levels. But don’t be fooled by the sunny beaches and lush jungles! Every stage is a brain-teasing challenge that requires careful planning, clever moves, and a little pirate ingenuity.

Hard West 2

Klabater

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Hard West 2 – November 10

Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.

Ova Magica

Top Hat Studios, Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Ova Magica – November 10
Smart Delivery

Start a new life on an overgrown farm in the rural and peaceful Clover Town. You’re not alone this time—raise adorable blob companions that help you farm, explore, and make new friends. Ova Magica blends farm-life simulation with creature-collecting JRPG gameplay for a cozy yet adventurous experience.

RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition

Playstack

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$11.99

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RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition – November 10
XBOX Play Anywhere

RACCOIN: Chaos Max Edition blends the chaotic fun of classic arcade coin pushers with the element of roguelike deckbuilding. Combine special coins with powerful items to trigger satisfying synergies. It’s a nonstop dopamine rush packed into one unpredictable, coin dropping ride.

Shrek 2 Remastered

Aspyr Media, Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$29.99 $26.99

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Shrek 2 Remastered – November 10

Journey through the fairytale kingdom of Far Far Away from Shrek’s swamp to Fiona’s castle and everywhere in between, in a classic action-adventure experience inspired by the DreamWorks Animation movie. Play solo or with up to three friends in co-op, take control of your favorite Shrek heroes as you smash, throw and kick your way against iconic characters from the franchise.

Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature

Mindscape

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$29.99

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Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature – November 10

Embark on an emotional adventure. Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature is a peaceful and reflective experience, filled with meaningful collectibles, unique emotion-driven interactions, and environmental puzzles. The orchestral soundtrack emphasizes an intimate storyline of unlikely friendship, loss, and love.

Last Pirates: Die Together (Game Preview)

RetroStyle Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Last Pirates: Die Together (Game Preview) – November 11
XBOX Play Anywhere

Grab your crew, grab the loot, and try not to lose your butt. Literally. Last Pirates: Die Together is a comedic online co-op adventure for up to 4 players. You and your crew use wobbly, stretchy arms to haul as much treasure as possible back to your captain. Break down doors, snatch every coin in sight, and survive the monsters, the traps, and each other’s terrible decisions along the way.

This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game.

Mr Toilet

FreeMind S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Mr. Toilet – November 11

In Mr. Toilet, you’re more than just a janitor – you are the ruler of a public restroom. Who leaves with a smile, and who gets kicked out? That’s entirely up to you! Set the entry fee however you like: squeeze every last penny out of your customers or win them over with free admission. Catch a smart aleck trying to sneak in without paying and politely ask them to pay… or use other methods.

Autobahn Police Simulator 4

Aerosoft GmbH

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Autobahn Police Simulator 4 – November 12
Smart Delivery

Join the German traffic police and keep the roads safe in a fully drivable open world: unrestricted highways, winding country roads and lively towns. In Autobahn Police Simulator 4 you’ll experience police duty in more depth than ever before. Conduct traffic stops, secure accident scenes and give chase when a suspect makes a run for it.

Croc's World 5

Sprakelsoft GmbH

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$6.99

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Croc’s World 5 – November 12

Croc’s fifth adventure is a classic 2D platformer in the spirit of the great console and home computer games of the 80s and 90s: easy to pick up, challenging to master, and fun for players of every age. Run, jump and swim your way through swamps, ancient Greece, Egypt and the world of the Maya. Whole sections of the levels are constantly on the move, so you have to time your jumps carefully – and in the gravity zones Croc simply carries on running along the ceiling.

Fakin It XL

Jackbox Games, Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Fakin’ It XL – November 12
Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

In Fakin’ It XL, players receive a simple instruction on their phone or device. Something like, “raise your hand if you’ve ever pretended to like a gift you hated.” Easy enough, right? Except one player, the Faker, never got the prompt and has to blend in like they know exactly what’s going on. Make a split decision to try to convince everyone you’re in the loop. Once the real prompt is revealed, the Faker must have a good lie queued up to explain themself!

Hazard Levels

Wales Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Hazard Levels – November 12

Enter unstable rifts, survive otherworldly creatures, and grab bizarre ingredients to fuel a secret brewery hidden beneath a British pub. Hazard Levels is a 1–4 player physics-driven co-op survival horror where the deeper you go, the stranger it gets. Just make it back before last orders.

Hidden Squirrels (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Hidden Squirrels – November 12

Get ready for a charming hidden-object adventure in Hidden Squirrels! Explore beautifully detailed black-and-white scenes and search for adorable squirrels hiding in every corner. Look closely, zoom in on the smallest details, and uncover all the sneaky little critters waiting to be found. Every discovery brings you one step closer to transforming the entire illustration into a colorful work of art!

Hoop Shoot

Entity3 Limited

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Hoop Shoot – November 12
Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

Take aim and land the perfect shot! Adjust your aim and power as you launch hoops onto poles across 50 challenging levels. Every throw is in your control, with moving targets, rotating obstacles, wind fans and other challenges testing your timing and accuracy. Travel through four colourful environments, each introducing new obstacles and increasing difficulty.

a pet shop after dark

Viridian Software

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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a pet shop after dark – November 12
Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

a pet shop after dark is a horror point-and-click adventure game where you’ve taken on an odd job at a little pet shop. The owner tells you the job is easy – all you have to do is water the plants, feed the pets, and stay the night. There’s just one thing – do NOT, under any circumstances, turn off the lights.

Skygrid Courier

Eastasiasoft Limited

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Skygrid Courier – November 12
Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

Taxi passengers across a cyberpunk cityscape with speed and precision! Soar through neon-lit skies delivering passengers to their destinations as you pilot a taxi ship with speed and precision! Skygrid Courier is a physics-based action puzzler that requires you to manage the momentum of your craft to avoid obstacles and safely reach targets around single-screen cityscapes. Pick up passengers one at a time and fly to the landing pad of their color-coded destinations including clinics, clubs, hotels and labs.

SONIC PICO PARK

PICO PARK Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$9.99

Pre-order

SONIC PICO PARK – November 12
XBOX Play Anywhere

Experience the multiplayer co-op action puzzle gameplay of the PICO PARK series like never before! In our latest entry, the PICO PARK series is teaming up with SEGA’s legendary Sonic the Hedgehog! SONIC PICO PARK is a 2D action puzzle game where cooperation is essential!

Supermarket – Tidy Up!

Cozy Paws Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Supermarket – Tidy Up! – November 12
XBOX Play Anywhere

You brought your cat to work. Not a great idea: half the store is scattered across the floor, every shelf is empty, and the shop is supposed to open tomorrow morning. Time to roll up your sleeves.

Weed Supermarket Simulator

PlayWay S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$14.99

Pre-order

Weed Supermarket Simulator – November 12
XBOX Play Anywhere

Weed Supermarket Simulator is a chill store sim where you grow weed, develop new strains, set prices, and keep your shelves stocked. Expand your business and optimize it for maximum profit. Manage employees, handle inventory, and turn your shop into a high-performing business.

Banker Simulator

Red Axe Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Banker Simulator – November 13

Take over a bankrupt bank in Banker Simulator, rebuild it from the ground up, and create your own financial empire! Rise to the top of the financial world in this comprehensive simulation experience combining bank management, customer service, cash handling, investments, and strategic decision-making.

BOMBANANA!

TARK

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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BOMBANANA – November 13
XBOX Play Anywhere

Chaotic bomb disposal fun with friends & monkeys! Work together as a 3-player co-op team of blind, deaf, and mute monkeys. Each player has only part of the needed information. Communicate, solve puzzles, and race against the clock. Can you defuse the bombs before they explode?

Cat Simulator

Upscale Studio

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Cat Simulator – November 13
Smart Delivery

Welcome to the ultimate playground of cute chaos. You step into the soft paws of a mischievous little kitten with one clear objective: turn every room into your personal playground of total destruction. From sprawling suburban houses to sunny yards across three unique locations, you have complete freedom to jump, explore, and knock over every fragile object in sight just for the fun of it.

DERELIKT

Hyperstrange

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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DERELIKT – November 13
XBOX Play Anywhere

Inspired by the mood and structure of System Shock 2, “Alien Resurrection” and Doom 3, DERELIKT leans into the dread of being under-equipped, out of your depth, and very far from help. Von Neuman Outpost is a remote research station built into a derelict asteroid in Saturn’s orbit. Now its halls are dark, its systems are failing, and the few survivors left inside aren’t telling the same story. Explore the outpost’s secrets, its corridors, labs, maintenance shafts, and crew quarters. And venture deeper into stranger places inside the rock. Search for supplies, solve environmental puzzles, and unlock new routes through a station that grows more dangerous the deeper you go.

DONGDA Gangster

NiuGamer

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99

Pre-order

DONGDA Gangster – November 13
XBOX Play Anywhere

Immersed in the turbulent “Tohoku” underworld epic of the 1980s, Dongda Gangster is a real-life interactive video game that combines hardcore underworld survival rules with multi-branching narratives, taking you to experience the underworld and get involved in the bloody fate of gang disputes.

Dungeon Bricker

Gametry LLC

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Dungeon Bricker – November 13

Dungeon Bricker is an intense and exciting maze game. It’s a unique and interesting title where your focus is to try to move the player from wall to all or corner to corner in order to create a path of bricks and complete the level. Once the level is full of bricks, you can reach the next level. There are more than 150 levels to go through, and you will have a lot of fun enjoying every moment, while also testing your skills.

House Cleaner Simulator

PlayWay S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$5.99 $5.39

Pre-order

House Cleaner Simulator – November 13
Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

Start small, but dream big. In House Cleaner Simulator, you’ll take on cleaning jobs in homes, offices, workshops, restaurants, and even luxurious mansions. With every sparkling surface, you grow your cleaning business and build your reputation.

Leaf Blower Co.

Forklift Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99

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Leaf Blower Co. – November 13

Play through the full story of Leaf Blower Co., clear away clutter and bring back a world of peace and tranquillity. And of course, no-one expects you to do all of this for free! Spend your hard-earned cash on new gear, upgrades, and even new styles. It’s important to have the right tool for the job, and if you don’t do it, who else is gonna skin your bin?

Menes: The Chainbreaker

Rage Game Studio

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Menes: The Chainbreaker – November 13
Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

Menes: The Chainbreaker is a challenging action-adventure set in an original world shaped by ancient mysteries, forgotten histories, and powerful beings bound by their own chains. Explore a lore-rich universe brought to life through an original soundtrack, voice acting, environmental storytelling, and hidden collectibles. Piece together the truth behind Menes’ journey and the origins of the world around him.

Mr Sticky's Ragdoll Launch

Ratalaika Games S.L.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Mr. Sticky’s Ragdoll Launch – November 13
Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

Help Mr. Sticky make his way through challenging physics-based levels filled with ropes, moving platforms, lasers, traps and deadly obstacles. Use the environment and your timing to swing, bounce and launch Mr. Sticky towards the finish.

QUTAS67 – Qubic Ultimate Tap Adventure Simulator 2067

QubicGames S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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QUTAS67 – Qubic Ultimate Tap Adventure Simulator 2067 – November 13
XBOX Play Anywhere

Every criminal starts somewhere. You start in a dumpster. Welcome to Miami, 2067, where the economy is a joke and you’ve decided to become the punchline. Click to earn cash, upgrade your Click Power and work your way through 20 locations, from parking lots to banks and museums. Your goal? Stealing The Legendary Game the whole world has been waiting for. Apparently, asking nicely wasn’t an option.

Savoury Cascade

YUME GAME STUDIO

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Savoury Cascade – November 13
XBOX Play Anywhere

Savoury Cascade is a Match-3 puzzle game that combines cooking, challenges, and managing a small café in a cozy experience. Inherit an old café and your grandmother’s recipe book. Complete 81 levels across 9 chapters at Culinary School, unlock new recipes, and get ready to run your own establishment.

Ski Jumping World Cup

Forever Entertainment S. A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Ski Jumping World Cup – November 13
Smart Delivery

Ski Jumping World Cup takes players to the world’s most iconic ski jumping hills, offering competition in both single player modes and online matches against opponents from around the globe. Feel the adrenaline of ski jumping as you compete on 18 varied hills, take part in World Cup, or create your own tournament tailored to your preferences.

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• Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and MySims: Cozy Bundle are available on The Play List. Play with XBOX Cloud Gaming, XBOX PC Game Pass, or Ultimate with EA Play.
• Members can relive the glory days in Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, remastered with upscaled HD graphics and packed with new secrets to uncover. Then, relive the magic and discover creative adventures across retro re-releases of two lovable games in MySims: Cozy Bundle.
• Members can also save 10% on EA digital purchases, including game downloads, point packs, and DLC.

Game Pass Ultimate members can settle into sweater weather now with EA Play. Get unlimited access today, as well as 10% off other EA digital purchases.

Two beloved favorites are back in play with EA Play! Dig into Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and revisit the epic backyard battles you remember with new levels, fresh twists, and more. Then, cozy up with MySims: Cozy Bundle and rediscover the charm of MySims and MySims Kingdom as you make adorable friends, explore, create, and decorate to your heart’s content. Whether you’re defending the lawn or building your happy place, there’s plenty of classic fun to enjoy with EA Play.

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Features

The backyard battle is back and better than ever in Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted. Dig into the original lane-based defense fun, now remastered in HD with new levels, local co-op and PvP, classic minigames, and fresh challenges like Cloudy Day and the permadeath Rest In Peace mode. Plus, go behind the garden with never-before-seen concept art and game history.

MySims Cozy Bundle Features

Cozy up with twice the charm in MySims: Cozy Bundle. Explore the colorful worlds of MySims and MySims Kingdom as you build and decorate, solve puzzles, discover new lands, and help a town and kingdom thrive. Along the way, customize your Sims, unlock new ways to create, and befriend a lovable cast of quirky characters as you make each world your own.

Ready for cozy, chaos, or a little of both? Jump into Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and MySims: Cozy Bundle now with EA Play.

Pull up a seat—November brings plenty to the table. Claim your EA Play rewards for Battlefield 6, Apex Legends, and more!

• Apex Legends
  • Add some flair to your arsenal with the Gold Hanging In There Weapon Charm through November 30.
• EA Sports Madden NFL 27
  • Spice up your playbook with a November Pack for your Ultimate Team through November 30.
• EA Sports NHL 27
  • Face off with friends and claim your WOC Season Pass XP Multiplier Tokens and Chel Coins, available until November 19.
• EA Sports College Football 27
  • Make every day Saturday with a College Football Ultimate Team Pack available until November 30.
• Battlefield 6
  • Go on a tear with the Season 5 EA Play Pack, available through January 18.

To learn more about EA Play, check out X and Instagram, or visit here. For more details on all the EA Play member benefits this month, visit the EA Play Member Benefits site. Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See EA Play Terms for details.

Members can experience the world of EA with unlimited access to a collection of top titles, trials of select new games, in-game member rewards, 10% on EA digital purchases and more.

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We’re also bringing the refreshed XBOX web experience to more players and rolling out updates to XBOX cloud gaming apps on supported TVs and VR headsets. These changes are part of our work to make XBOX faster, simpler, and more familiar wherever you play.

We’ve heard where the experience could be better. There’s more to do, and your feedback will continue to shape what comes next.

Here’s what’s changing.

A faster, simpler XBOX PC app 

XBOX Insiders will start seeing improvements across the XBOX PC app designed to make everyday actions faster and easier:

• A faster, more responsive app: The app now launches up to 60% faster. Pages like Home, Store, and Game Pass load up to 50% faster, and in-app windows open up to 65% faster.*
• An easier-to-use Library: Simpler navigation, updated filters, and new ways to organize your games make it easier to browse your collection and find what you want to play.
• Friends are easier to reach: Friends and social features are now part of the main navigation, making it easier to see what friends are playing, start a chat, or join a party.
• Better search: Search across more of XBOX from one place, with results across games, including installed titles and add-ons, and people, so it’s easier to find what you’re looking for.
• A cleaner look and feel: Refreshed game cards, Home, Settings, and animations make the app easier to scan and navigate.

*Performance improvement results are based on our testing and may vary by device, internet connection, system configuration, usage, and other factors.

Bringing the refreshed XBOX web experience to more players 

Earlier this year, we invited XBOX Insiders to preview a refreshed way to play through XBOX cloud gaming on the web. Over the next few weeks, we’ll bring it to more players automatically. If you want to try it sooner, head to play.xbox.com.

The updated experience also makes it easier to find and play your games: 

A familiar XBOX experience on more screens 

We’re also beginning to bring the refreshed look and navigation to XBOX cloud gaming apps on supported TVs and VR headsets.

Playing on a PC, TV, or VR headset is different, and each experience needs to work well for the screen you’re using. Wherever you play, the basics should feel familiar: finding your games, knowing what you can play, and getting into a game quickly.

These updates are another step toward making XBOX easier to use, more responsive, and more familiar wherever you choose to play. We’ll continue listening to player feedback and improving over time.

How to Get XBOX Insider Support and Share Your Feedback

Thanks to XBOX Insiders for all of the feedback. You can also visit aka.ms/XBOXplayervoice to share what you think.

If you’re an XBOX Insider looking for support, please join our community on the XBOX Insider subreddit. Official XBOX staff, moderators, and fellow XBOX Insiders are there to help. We recommend adding to threads with the same topic before posting a brand new one. This helps us support you the best we can!

If you aren’t part of the XBOX Insider Program yet and want to help create the future of XBOX and get early access to new features, join the Program today by downloading the XBOX Insider Hub for XBOX Series X|S & XBOX One or Windows PC. For more information on the XBOX Insider Program, follow us on X at @XBOXInsider and keep an eye on this blog for all the latest news.

Other resources:

• Get the XBOX Insider Hub app
• XBOX Insider FAQ
• How to provide feedback as an XBOX Insider

For more information: follow us on X at @XboxInsider and this blog for announcements and more. And feel free to interact with the community on the XBOX Insider SubReddit.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – DMZ will be available between Friday, November 6 at 12 PM PT through November 11 at 10 AM PT.

IXION will have a 2-hour trial from Thursday, November 5 until Sunday, November 8.

Additionally, Anno 117 and Crime Boss: Rockay City are free for all XBOX members to try from November 5 until November 8 (XBOX Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required).

How to Start Playing

Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on XBOX.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the XBOX Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S.

Keep the Fun Going

Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.

Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – DMZ
For a limited time from November 6 at 12 PM PT through November 11 at 10 AAM PT, get full access to DMZ in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for free. Infiltrate X01, a former North Korean weapons facility seized by Russian forces, take on new DMZ Orders, and complete Threat Assessments to earn valuable rewards. Fight, loot, and extract with your squad across the full DMZ experience.

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 – DMZ Free Trial

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 2

★★★★★

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PAYDAY 3
Put on the mask. Take New York. PAYDAY 3 is the FPS co-op heist fantasy set in the most iconic city in the world. Plan it quiet and fight your way out when it goes loud. From November 4–18, grab the base game for 35% off, with additional savings on select PDLC. Plus, play PAYDAY 3 for free on Xbox Series X|S from November 5–8 during Free Play Days.

PAYDAY 3

Starbreeze Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆ 8510

★★★★★

$29.99 $19.49

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Nowhere Prophet
Traverse barren wastelands and try Nowhere Prophet as part of Xbox Free Play Days all weekend, and you can grab the full game for 70% OFF! Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world.

Nowhere Prophet

No More Robots

☆☆☆☆☆ 215

★★★★★

$24.99

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BALL x PIT
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes. Get BALL x PIT today for 50% off – available for a limited time!

BALL x PIT

Devolver Digital

☆☆☆☆☆ 963

★★★★★

$14.99

Get it now

PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

Free Trial

Deceive Inc
Welcome, agent, to Deceive Inc. Go undercover as the world’s greatest secret agents in this multiplayer game of social stealth and subterfuge. Disguise yourself as anyone to blend into the crowd, deploy high-tech gadgets to gain the upper hand, and extract the package before the competition takes it for themselves! Deceive Inc. will be on sale for 90% off during the Free Play Days weekend so be sure to grab your copy!

Deceive Inc.

Tripwire Interactive LLC

☆☆☆☆☆ 349

★★★★★

$19.99

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Age of Wonders 4
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design in Age of Wonders 4! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn. Enjoy Age of Wonders 4 for free as part of Free Play Days until November 8.

Age of Wonders 4

Paradox Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆ 592

★★★★★

$49.99

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IXION
IXION is a city-builder that requires you to be vigilant, to constantly assess and reassess, to learn and adapt. If you and your crew are to endure, you must confront the perils of space, while at the same time uncovering its secrets and extracting its resources. Danger, however, will come from within as well as without; you’ll need to establish, maintain and develop the Tiqqun’s infrastructure while managing the station’s population, deciding how best to answer their pleas so as to maintain their trust in you and the mission.

IXION

Kasedo Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 24

★★★★★

$34.99 $12.24

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Free Play Days For All

Anno 117: Pax Romana
Anno 117: Pax Romana is part of Xbox Free Play Days, so you can try it all weekend for free, and grab the Gold Edition for 40% OFF! Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic city-builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might. The Gold Edition comes with 3 DLCs, including the newly released Dawn of the Delta where you discover Aegyptus, expand your empire, restore the ancient Pyramids and much more. Try it today and all progression from the Free Play Days will be saved when you buy the game.

Anno 117: Pax Romana

Ubisoft

☆☆☆☆☆ 182

★★★★★

$59.99

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Crime Boss: Rockay City
Grab your crew and take on high-stakes heists, rival gangs, and turf wars as you rise to become the ultimate crime boss of Rockay City. Choose your difficulty, create your boss, equip your weapons and perks and play missions alone, with bots or with your friends. Take on single missions or complete co-op mini-camapigns in the story-driven Urban Legends mode or randomise your missions with Shuffle mode.

Crime Boss: Rockay City

505 Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 855

★★★★★

$19.99 $4.99

Get it now

Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to XBOX Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest XBOX gaming news. 

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