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- This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021
- Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass
- Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass
- So Many Games! What We Shared At /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox
- Death’s Door Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One This Summer
- Twelve Minutes is Coming Soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10
- Lawn Mowing Simulator Revealed as a New Title from Skyhook Games and Curve Digital
- Find the Impostor When Among Us Comes to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2021
- Drinkbox Studios Presents: Nobody Saves the World
- Prepare to Explore, Fight, and Survive in Rust on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
- Express Yourself in The Kitchen with Soup Pot This August
- Wholesome Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay is Coming to Xbox This Year
- Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2
- Microsoft Store Spring Sale: Great Deals on Games, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and More
- Next Week on Xbox: March 30 to April 2
| This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Posted: 26 Mar 2021 03:00 PM PDT We know you're busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we're talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you've got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We've pared down the past week's news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you'd rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Come back every Friday to find out what's happening This Week on Xbox!  So Many Games! What We Shared At /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox Find the Impostor When Among Us Comes to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2021  Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass Death's Door Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One This Summer  Make a Statement with the New Xbox Wireless Controllers: Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo Special Edition Twelve Minutes is Coming Soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10  Octopath Traveler Available Now with Xbox Game Pass Drinkbox Studios Presents: Nobody Saves the World  Prepare to Explore, Fight, and Survive in Rust on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Lawn Mowing Simulator Revealed as a New Title from Skyhook Games and Curve Digital  Wholesome Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay is Coming to Xbox This Year Express Yourself in The Kitchen with Soup Pot This August  Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 Five Reasons to Hop on the Wildest Co-Op Ride of Your Life in It Takes Two  Microsoft Store Spring Sale: Great Deals on Games, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and More Black Legend Available Now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S  Explore Chinese Mythology in Immortals Fenyx Rising – Myths of the Eastern Realm Biomutant Available for Pre-Order Today  Isonzo: Authentic WW1 Alpine Warfare is Coming Soon to Xbox Free Play Days: Tekken 7, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, and Sid Meier's Civilization VI  Yakuza 6: The Song of Life Now Available Three Nacon Publisher Games Now Optimized for Xbox Series X|S  Play the Watch Dogs: Legion Free Trial From March 25-29 Overcooked! All You Can Eat Now Available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S  Sanity of Morris: Psychological Horror Storytelling with a Paranoia Twist Join the Grand Tourney in Knight Squad 2 on April 14  Harvest Your Crops with the ID@Xbox Farming Sale Gems of War: Clutch Order and Chaos with the Shadow Dragon Legendary Starter Pack  First Look at MLB The Show 21 Gameplay Next Week on Xbox: March 30 to April 2 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Death's Door Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One This Summer Twelve Minutes is Coming Soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10  |
| Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Posted: 26 Mar 2021 02:00 PM PDT Genesis Noir is an adventure game that takes place before, during, and after The Big Bang. A cosmic gunshot expands towards the heart of a god and you must explore the universe, seeking clues on how creation might be undone.  Genesis Noir is a creation myth and a film noir. A love triangle erupts between No Man, a watch peddler stuck in a deterministic hell, Golden Boy, a narcissistic artist who loves to create and destroy, and Miss Mass, an alluring jazz singer who attracts all who come close. The Big Bang results and history begins!  From the birth of stars to the emergence of life and beyond, you'll explore the deadly Big Bang. This wide range of settings is presented in black and white, paying homage to the contrast of classic film noir photography. Hand drawn 2D animation and 3D environments are combined to create beautiful transitions between scenes of cosmic scale and the tiniest clues for your investigation.  With a focus on tactile puzzles and exploration, you'll experiment with objects in small slivers of the universe to discover how they can be manipulated to progress your investigation. Dial a rotary phone; destroy a civilization; plant a garden; improvise with a musician; create life — all in your search for a way to save Miss Mass.  Like any good noir film, Genesis Noir is filled with a bopping jazz soundtrack, sounds of silent streets, and the ambiance of cosmic microwave background. You might even play a tune or two yourself. We've been working really hard on Genesis Noir and are happy to announce you can help destroy The Big Bang starting today! It's been tremendously fun learning about astrophysics, classic film, human history, and science fiction to create a pulpy story with touches of existentialism and we hope you enjoy playing Genesis Noir as much as we loved making it!   Genesis NoirFellow Traveller $14.99 $11.99 Xbox One X Enhanced Xbox Game Pass A noir adventure spanning time and space. You play as No Man, a watch peddler caught in a love triangle with other cosmic beings, Miss Mass and Golden Boy. When your affair turns into a bitter confrontation, you will witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to prevent or destroy creation and save your love. This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass So Many Games! What We Shared At /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox  |
| Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass Posted: 26 Mar 2021 01:00 PM PDT You came for the games, now stay for even more games with Xbox Game Pass. We just wrapped on the first /twitchgaming Showcase with ID@Xbox, celebrating diverse and unique gaming experiences from independent developers! ICYMI, you can find the showcase here on Twitch or a full recap here on Xbox Wire. We shared some updates on some highly anticipated games, but here's what I suspect you're reading this article for: we also announced that your favorite ID@Xbox games (with 15 all new additions), like Way to the Woods, Sable, and Boyfriend Dungeon, will be launching on day one with Xbox Game Pass! We’re excited to bring these great independently developed games to our amazing Xbox Game Pass community of over 18 million members so you all can discover and play your next favorite game. Check out the full list of ID@Xbox titles coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch below: Art of the Rally (Funselektor Labs Inc.) (Cloud and Console) Race in the golden era of rally. Drive iconic cars from the 60s to Group B on challenging stages through stylized environments inspired by real worldwide locations. Will you master the art of rally? Astria Ascending (Plug in Digital, Artisan Studios) (Cloud and Console) – 2021 Turn-based JRPG Astria Ascending from Artisan Studios and publisher Dear Villagers is coming to Xbox Series X|S, One and Game Pass in 2021. In a world where chaos looms, players take control of the Demigods – a motley crew of eight heroes charged with the fate of the world. Each character has their own story, explored across five cities, twenty-five dungeons and thirty hours of gameplay up to fifty for 100% of completion. Along with the finely tuned turn-based combat, players can try out a range of side quests and mini-games, including an original fantasy-themed token game. Backbone (Raw Fury, EggNut) (Cloud and Console) Backbone is a noir roleplaying detective adventure. Step into the shoes of anthropomorphic raccoon and private eye, Howard Lotor, to investigate a string of progressively more outlandish events, all set on the backdrop of a dystopian Vancouver, beautifully rendered in 2.5D pixel art environments. Boyfriend Dungeon (Kitfox Games)(Console and PC) Boyfriend Dungeon is a dungeon-crawler about dating your weapons! Take your swords and daggers out on dates to level them up between fights and maybe even fall in love. Boyfriend Dungeon is the world's best "shack-and-slash", with seven different weapons waiting for the perfect wielder.  Craftopia (Pocketpair) (Console and PC) Craftopia is the brand new multiplayer survival action game made in Japan. We combined many features we find enjoyable, such as hunting, farming, hack-and-slash, building, automation to develop this game. Dead Static Drive (Team Fanclub)(Console and PC) Grab your bat, steal a car, and take your chances against the unearthly horrors found along Route 666. Top-down driving meets survival horror in this innovative new game from Team Fanclub. Dead Static Drive is about a nightmare road trip and the extremes of personal circumstances the characters are put into and their emotional reactions. You'll have to choose who you can trust as you fight the horrors barely concealed underneath everyday domestic life.  Edge of Eternity (Dear Villagers, Midgar Studio)(Cloud and Console) – 2021 JRPG Edge Of Eternity from developer Midgard Studio and publisher Dear Villagers, is a grand tale of hope and sacrifice. You'll join young soldier Daryon and a cast of unforgettable characters as they set out on a fate-defying journey across a dying world. Solve quests in multiple ways, master a deep and strategic combat system and enjoy a stunning soundtrack including contributions from Chrono Trigger & Xenoblade Chronicles composer Yasunori Mitsuda. Edge of Eternity is launching later in 2021 Hello Neighbor 2 (tinyBuild Games, Dynamic Pixels, Gearbox Software) (Cloud and Console) Hello Neighbor 2 is a stealth horror game about uncovering your creepy neighbor's secrets. You are a journalist looking to solve the Neighbor's case because no one else dares to. Play against a complex opponent controlled by an advanced AI that learns from you and all the other players! As time progresses and the Neighbor adapts to the players' patterns, his own behavior will change and surprise you. Will you be the one to outsmart the Neighbor and find out what he’s hiding? Library of Ruina (Project Moon) (Cloud and Console) “May you find your book in this place.” Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book. Become the owner of the Library and receive your guests. Your librarians will fight for the Library. A good book will allow you to invite new guests with greater secrets. Amass a collection of books and explore the secrets of the City. Little Witch in the Woods (SKT, Sunny Side Up)(Cloud and Console) Little Witch in the Woods is a fantasy role playing game where you get to live the life of a witch. You'll play as Ellie, a little witch that has just come to a new town, and you are set to be a part of a "witch's house." However, when you arrive, it appears that the town is near empty, and the witch's house is in disrepair. Your ultimate goal is to mastery witchery, by learning potions as an apprentice at the witches house and gathering materials from across the land, a magical and mystical place full of unique experiences. Moonglow Bay (Coatsink Software, Bunnyhug)(Cloud and Console) Moonglow Bay is a wholesome fishing RPG set along the 1980's Eastern Canadian coastline, featuring a playful voxel art style and sumptuous soundtrack. Embark on a diverse and emotionally charged story, playing as a rookie angler seeking to fulfil their partner’s final wish. With journal and rod in hand, explore the furthest reaches of the ocean, and learn to cast nets, set traps, and fish while documenting over 100 aquatic species. Will you uncover all the secrets of the Bay?  Narita Boy (Team17, Studio Koba)(Cloud and Console) Flashback to the 80s. The Creator, a genius of his time, creates a video game console called Narita One with its flagship title being a game called Narita Boy. Narita Boy becomes a tremendous hit! Copies of cartridges are flying off physical shelves worldwide. Within weeks Narita Boy is the best-selling video game of all time, critically acclaimed for its power-fantasy wielding the Techno-sword and taking players on a journey like no other. Meanwhile, inside the binaural code the digital realm connects with reality. Him has returned and deleted The Creator's memories. Supervisor program, Motherboard, and her agents have activated the Narita Boy protocol. The Stallions are coming, and the Digital Kingdom needs a hero.  Nobody Saves the World (Drinkbox Studios)(Cloud and Console) From the creators of Guacamelee! comes Nobody Saves The World, a new twist on Action RPGs. Transform into a Ranger, Rat, Horse, and a dozen other unique Forms. Mix-and-match abilities to create powerful custom builds. Explore dozens of dangerous dungeons slaying horrendous monsters on your quest to… SAVE THE WORLD! Omno (Studio Inkyfox)(Cloud and Console) – Summer 2021 Omno whisks you away on a journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders. It's a single-player adventure full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles to overcome, where the power of a lost civilization will carry you through forests, deserts and tundras – even to the clouds. Created by solo developer Jonas Manke, Omno will be coming to Xbox One and PC this summer. Recompile (Dear Villagers, Phigames) (Cloud, Console and PC) – 2021 From indie studio Phigames and publisher Dear Villagers, take control of a semi-sapient program and escape deletion in this atmospheric, Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure. Set in the sprawling 3D world of the Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight platforming, environmental hacking and a unique branching narrative. Recompile is coming later in 2021. Sable (Raw Fury, Shedworks)(Console and PC) Sable is a coming-of-age tale of discovery through exploration across a strikingly rendered open world desert. Go on a deeply personal journey across an alien planet as the young Sable, exploring ancient monuments, ruined architecture, and ships fallen from the cosmos, all while learning the history of its inhabitants and discovering her place in the world. Only the inquisitive mind will come to understand the lessons held within the sandy confines of the planet's secrets: lessons of life, family, and being a part of something greater than one's self.  She Dreams Elsewhere (Studio Zevere)(Console and PC) This is a surreal adventure RPG about dreams and the extent to which they mirror reality. You play as Thalia, an anxiety-ridden, comatose woman on a journey to confront the nightmares preventing her from awakening, while also finding out how exactly this mess happened in the first place. Combining a deeply personal narrative with a thematic focus on emotions, mental health and self-identity, She Dreams Elsewhere features a surreal, visually striking world brimming with mystery that begs you to explore its every detail. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (GSC Game World)(Cloud and Console) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a blend of FPS, immersive sim and horror set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. It's a unique journey set in a big open-world, where your decisions — both small and big — define the outcome of the story. The game is next-gen only (PC, Xbox Series X|S) and will be available on Xbox Game Pass day one.  The Ascent (Curve Digital, Neon Giant)(Cloud, Console and PC) The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Confusion and chaos ensue, security and order are in disarray, and without protection, everyone is left to fend for themselves. Stop gangs and hostile corporations from taking over and discover what really happened in this solo and co-op action RPG set in a cyberpunk world. Developed by Neon Giant and published by Curve Digital, The Ascent will target 60 FPS and full 4K on the Xbox Series X for an amazing gameplay experience. Undungeon (tinyBuild Games, Laughing Machines) (Cloud, Console and PC) Undungeon is a gorgeous action/RPG driven by intense real-time combat and an immensely rich science fiction story. Travel between dimensions and change the world around you in an attempt to reconstruct the shattered Multiverse. Way to the Woods (One Pixel Dog)(Cloud and Console) A Deer and Fawn must embark on a journey through an abandoned world of the unknown to get home. A third person adventure game solo developed by Anthony Tan, featuring music from Aivi & Surasshu, composers for the show Steven Universe. Unravel the mystery of Cat Town, evade a hounding pack of wolves, and find your light to explore a world filled with the relics of the old gods: humanity. The Wild at Heart (Humble Bundle, Moonlight Kids)(Console) Take command of a magical swarm of curious creatures in this story-rich, action-adventure game about childhood escapism. Battle precarious wildlife and supernatural foes, construct and craft new pathways, and discover the secrets of aunique and sequestered world rich with centuries full of lore. Woods, caves, coastline, ancient shrines… The Deep Woods is full of puzzles to be solved and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Thanks for tuning into the first ever indie showcase hosted by ID@Xbox and Twitch! I hope you enjoyed the showcase and are as excited as we are to play some of the most exciting and unique titles from ID@Xbox partners on day one with Xbox Game Pass. If you're looking to join in on the fun but don't have Xbox Game Pass – sign up today and get your first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1! As always, be sure to keep an eye on the Xbox Game Pass Twitter and Instagram for updates as these games become available, as well as the ID@Xbox Twitter and YouTube for the latest and greatest from independent developers. See you next time! Related:Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass So Many Games! What We Shared At /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox Death's Door Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One This Summer  |
| So Many Games! What We Shared At /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox Posted: 26 Mar 2021 12:33 PM PDT Wow, what a show! We held our very first /twitchgaming and ID@Xbox showcase that spotlighted over 60 games coming to Xbox, including over 20 of your favorite indie games that will launch day one with Xbox Game Pass. The show was also filled with developer interviews, awesome new announcements, as well as new trailers and gameplay. Our very own Senior Director of ID@Xbox Chris Charla also shared that independent developers have earned over $2 billion dollars since the program's inception and the release of over 2,000 titles with ID@Xbox. ICYMI, you can watch the full event here. Check out the rad interviews for a closer look at these anticipated ID@Xbox games:
Over 20 Games from Independent Developers Launching Day One With Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass is the best way to discover new games from different genres and artistic styles. We're stoked so many independently developed games (and many more to come!) have already been introduced to the Xbox Game Pass community of over 18 million members. Check out this post here to see all of your favorite ID@Xbox games launching day one with Xbox Game Pass. Over 60 Games Coming to Xbox Didn't catch the names of all the games during the event? Check out the montage below for a glimpse of the games as well as a list of the games shown during the showcase, so you can get them added to your wish list. For a list of all your favorite indie games coming to the Xbox Game Pass library, head over to our post.
Thank you for tuning in to our very first ID@Xbox and /twitchgaming showcase. Stay connected to ID@Xbox by following us on our Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Discord, and Twitch channel. Continue to be engaged with our Game Pass community by following them on their Twitter and Instagram. We're looking forward to providing more updates on more games from independent game developers this year and beyond. Related:Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass Death's Door Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One This Summer  |
| Death’s Door Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One This Summer Posted: 26 Mar 2021 12:02 PM PDT As we revealed on today's /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox, we're thrilled to reveal Death's Door and announce that it is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this Summer! This is a dream game for our small team, and we can't wait to share this unique and distinctive world we've been busy handcrafting over the past few years! Death's Door is a fantasy action-adventure set in a world where Crows are in charge of reaping the souls of the dead, operating from their headquarters known as the Hall of Doors. One of the Crows (that's you) gets sent on assignment to a twisted place where nothing has died for several centuries… Venturing beyond the Doors you will find a vibrant, fully explorable open world, filled with weird and wonderful characters, intrigue and secrets. Creatures here live far past their expiry, causing their souls to overflow with greed and power. The longest-living inhabitants have become colossal tyrants conquering each of the corners of the region, with backstories and motivations of their own… You're a reaper, and their corrupted souls need retrieving – I'm sure you've figured out what you need to do! Be prepared for varied and intense challenges along the way to each of your targets – a healthy mix of mini brawls, action-packed romps, and boss battles. Combat is easy to get to grips with – your dodgeroll and slash combos are fluid, fast, and responsive – but you'll want to utilize unlockable weapons, arrows and magic abilities to become an unstoppable Reaper. Or, you can pick up an umbrella at the office and use that for every fight in the game. We won't stop you. Either way, don't forget to take those precious souls back to the Hall of Doors to trade in for stat upgrades to match and enhance your playstyle. Death's Door is a challenging game that tells a dark and somber tale, but all that doom and gloom is balanced out by touches of humor and positivity. You'll bring hope to the memorable lineup of uniquely strange yet friendly characters who are trying to make their way in this sinister world. You can fill the stagnant land with new life by planting seeds everywhere you explore, inviting little forest spirits to make their home here (and maybe even take a liking to you!) All the little details are what get us really excited at Acid Nerve, and we're super pleased at how many fun little touches and deep secrets we've managed to get into the game. This all adds up to what we hope is going to be an unforgettable adventure with a vibe all its own, that tells an engaging tale and takes you on a satisfying journey. We can't wait for you to play it! Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass  |
| Twelve Minutes is Coming Soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 Posted: 26 Mar 2021 12:00 PM PDT Today, during /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox, we announced that Twelve Minutes, our interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 very soon. In Twelve Minutes, you play as a man coming home for what should be a romantic evening with your wife. The night twists into a nightmare when a brutish policeman breaks into your home, accuses your wife of murder, and beats you to death… only for you to wake up, suddenly returned to the moment you opened the front door. Your wife is blissfully unaware of what is about to happen, but you… you remember everything. Every time twelve minutes elapses or the man dies, the loop restarts and pops the man right back to the start of the evening. The other characters revert to the state they were in when we met them, but every experience the protagonist endures affects him permanently. As your knowledge accumulates, a twisted and surprising story unfolds, tearing the facade off the idyllic couple's lives. Twelve Minutes features accessible, point-and-click controls that allow for an immersive experience with little to no hand holding. It's just you, the man you control, and the choices you make. And it all happens in real time. The experience is enhanced by an all-star cast. Willem Dafoe portrays the intruder, Daisy Ridley the woman, and James McAvoy the man who the player propels through the narrative. Stay tuned to Xbox Wire, twelveminutesgame.com, and our Twitter to be the first to learn more. Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass  |
| Lawn Mowing Simulator Revealed as a New Title from Skyhook Games and Curve Digital Posted: 26 Mar 2021 11:33 AM PDT Summary
We're happy to announce a new title today in the form of Lawn Mowing Simulator, a stunning mowing simulator and detailed business management game set in the British countryside, coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in Summer 2021. Developed by Skyhook Games, Lawn Mowing Simulator explores the Great British countryside and invites players to ride an authentic and expansive roster of licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers; Toro, SCAG and STIGA as they manage their mowing business. Before Lawn Mowing Simulator releases later this year, we're giving you access to the game for a limited time via the Xbox Insider program. Pre-registration starts now, with the flight taking place from April 2 to 16.  In Lawn Mowing Simulator you'll complete a variety of contracts across career mode, free mode or challenge mode for an authentic experience as you take your mowing to further heights with several attachments from stripe rollers, mulching kits, grass collectors, recyclers, flail decks and more. You'll be able to play with real world licensed mowers from Toro, SCAG and STIGA as they've been painstakingly re-created in-game, each with their own challenges, attachments, and upgrades to explore. Build your own lawncare business from the ground up by acquiring and upgrading your headquarters, hiring employees, purchasing advertising, and balancing the books as you grow and expand your business. Lawn Mowing Simulator is headed to Xbox Series X|S in Summer 2021. To be kept up to date with any news, visit our Discord. Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass  |
| Find the Impostor When Among Us Comes to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2021 Posted: 26 Mar 2021 11:12 AM PDT When Among Us first came out in 2018, it came out with very little fanfare. A few downloads, some social media posts, and that's about it. There was no way to predict how many people would eventually pick up the game, and honestly, we're still in shock over how it's all happened. Who knew sneaking around, accusing your friends of murder, and being wrong could be so fun?  Among Us is about two different seemingly conflicting ideas – that you need to work together with your crew, but also that you can't trust anyone but yourself. This has spawned so many amazing moments, and it's been so fun hearing stories from our communities of all the ways Among Us has helped them connect with friends, family, and other fellow crewmates all over the world. So many people have connected over our game – livestreams, songs, animations, schools, work, charity events – we're grateful. And, as was mentioned in the /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox today, we can't wait to get our game out to more people, no matter their preferred platform!  Considering how our game started as nothing more than a small, local, mobile only experience, it is so cool to us that it'll be coming to Xbox consoles and Xbox Game Pass with online and local multiplayer. And the best part is being able to play with your friends no matter what platform they're on – hooray for cross-platform play! The Xbox version of Among Us will also include our newest and biggest map, The Airship.  Hopefully, I'll see you on Among Us sometime, whether that's on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One with Xbox Game Pass. I can't wait to see the kinds of shenanigans you get up to with your crew… or if you find our you're actually better as an Impostor. Watch out for that eject button! Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass  |
| Drinkbox Studios Presents: Nobody Saves the World Posted: 26 Mar 2021 11:02 AM PDT Howdy! I'm very excited to share what we revealed during today's /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox – Drinkbox's new game, Nobody Saves the World. And by "Nobody," I mean you; you play the hollow-eyed baby-thing Nobody (and you're going to save the world). The Calamity is spreading monsters and gross corruption everywhere. The wizard hero Nostramagus is nowhere to be found, but you've stolen (borrowed?) one of his magic wands and are taking matters into your own tiny hands. The wand lets you morph into many unique forms — a rat, knight, horse, mermaid, robot, and lots (LOTS) more! It's up to you to master these forms and their powers to defeat the Calamity. After tackling platformers (Mutant Blobs Attack!!!), metroidvanias (Guacamelee!) and dungeon crawlers (Severed), we wanted to try making an Action-RPG the Drinkbox way. To us, that means getting rid of our frustration points, and adding as much charm and variety as possible.  For example, you don't grind enemies to level up or unlock forms in Nobody Saves the World. Instead, you complete quests. There's lots of quests to complete and while some are serious ("kill 10 enemies without getting hit") some are less so ("fall in love," "get sat on"). Early on, you'll learn to mix and match the abilities of your forms, opening a bazillion combos. A knight that bites everything like a rat? A robot that gallops around like a horse? You bet! As you explore the game's vast overworld, you'll discover dungeons and battle through them to push back the Calamity. A dungeon might be a castle or cave, but it might also be a giant rotting pumpkin or a crashed UFO. Dungeons are procedurally generated to make sure the game stays fresh and gets increasingly difficult the further you go. There's always a new dungeon, form, quest, or challenge just around the corner.  A final bit of excitement to leave you with: we're super jazzed to have composer Jim Guthrie (Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Below, "Indie Game: The Movie") on board for the soundtrack! As usual, Jim's work is absolutely incredible, and we can't wait for you all to hear it. Nobody Saves the World will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC later this year, and will be available on launch day with Xbox Game Pass. We'll have even more to announce as we get closer to release, so please look forward to it! Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass  |
| Prepare to Explore, Fight, and Survive in Rust on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Posted: 26 Mar 2021 10:30 AM PDT The wait is almost over. Double Eleven is excited to bring you one of the most exciting survival experiences ever created! Rust Console Edition will be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this Spring and you can be among the first to set foot on the island by pre-ordering a copy right now from the Xbox Store. On top of that you will also get some awesome pre-order bonuses that include a Future Weapons and Tools Pack! Choose from the Base pre-order, Deluxe pre-order or Ultimate pre-order from the Xbox Store.  Explore the terrain to prepare yourself for this harsh environment. Hunger, thirst and cold are just some of the many challenges you will have to overcome daily if you want to survive. Be prepared, never run low on food or supplies, and if you feel the need to rest you can always build yourself a place to call home. Just don't forget to lock the doors; other players like to roam at night… Be ready to fight them off to protect what's rightfully yours, as well as deal with the radiation, scientists in hazmat and the wildlife roaming around the island. Calculate your every move. Learn to craft your own weapons and equipment to help you overcome most of these challenges. From rudimentary stone spears to some of the most advanced assault rifles ever created out of metal, springs and wood, the possibilities are endless and it's up to you to find the necessary materials to craft these pieces of equipment that will help you survive. In case crafting is not your cup of tea, you can always explore some of the monuments found in the map. Be careful though, these are some of the most highly contested hot zones in the game, so gear up and prepare yourself for some PVP action! If by any miracle you manage to survive, expect to get your hands on some of the rarest pieces of loot available in-game. Go big or go home!  Another option to ensure your survival in this post-apocalyptic world is to gather a group of friends, create your own clan and maybe even build a small village. Be sure to equip it with as many traps and turrets as you can, to keep raiders away from your base. And feel free to use our voice chat system to try and recruit new players, but chances are they will shoot first and ask questions later… Rust Console Edition will give you countless hours of entertainment and Double Eleven is committed to providing regular updates. Our main goal is to make Rust on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S the best experience it can possibly be. The island is calling. Do you have what it takes? Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass  |
| Express Yourself in The Kitchen with Soup Pot This August Posted: 26 Mar 2021 10:18 AM PDT Cooking means many things to many different people. It can be a way of sharing culture, bringing your friends and families together over home-cooked meals. Or it can be a hobby, challenging you to learn new techniques as you add to your repertoire of signature dishes. And for those who know their food is ready when the smoke alarm goes off, it’s a skill with room for improvement. Today, we’re excited to reveal our new game Soup Pot as part of the /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox, giving seasoned chefs and curious cooks a fun and relaxing way to experiment in the kitchen. Everybody eats, so it's not surprising that food is a central part of many games. We wanted to try something new, however. You're responsible for every step, from selecting ingredients, washing produce, chopping vegetables, cooking rice, searing meat, and dozens of other interactions. Don't worry, though: We don't like doing dishes, so you don't have to clean up when you're finished. We were inspired by the events of the past year, and we incorporated them into Soup Pot. You may be alone in your kitchen, but you're preparing food for a lively audience who is tuning into your live-streamed cooking show. They'll cheer you on when you're on a roll and tease you when things aren't going quite as planned. As you gain more familiarity in the kitchen, you’ll get access to more recipes and stock your fridge and pantry with hundreds of ingredients.   You start out with a single recipe for Sinigang, a sour and savory pork soup, though you'll learn to prepare 100 different dishes over the course of your culinary journey. We based the first 66 of those on dishes that we at Chikon Club eat the most. We worked with some top regional chefs from the region to make sure that the ingredients and recipes were authentic. Those recipes aren't strict guidelines, however. We really want to replicate the best part of cooking, which is experimentation. Perhaps you want to stick with organic ingredients. Maybe you don't like mushrooms. What would happen if you decided to add a little extra salt into that sweet dessert? You won't get kicked out of the kitchen or get a "game over" for trying new things, even if they don't work out as you'd planned.  We appreciate the skill and artistry that goes into fine cuisine, but we’re bringing a sense of silliness to Soup Pot, too. Ingredients say their names when you add them to a dish, dough squeals when you poke it, and the soundtrack contains an eclectic blend of Filipino artists – all providing food-referencing tunes.  Our goal is to inspire players to extend that playfulness, improvisation, and experimentation into their real kitchens. Cooking is a lot of fun, and Soup Pot is one of the ways we’re sharing that feeling with the world. Soup Pot is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC this August 2021. For more details on Soup Pot follow us on Twitter! Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass  |
| Wholesome Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay is Coming to Xbox This Year Posted: 26 Mar 2021 09:38 AM PDT As was announced on /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox today, the charming Canadian fishing town of Moonglow Bay is the refreshing fishing adventure that is as touching as it is wholesome and it's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with Xbox Game Pass this year! In Moonglow Bay you play as a rookie angler, working together with friends, family, and neighbors to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town’s fractured community.  The playful voxel art style and ’80s backdrop create a retro and immersive experience you can enjoy in single-player or with a friend, who plays as your daughter, in local co-op so you can work together to uncover the spoils and secrets in your town. There are over 100 colorful aquatic species to collect, and maybe even a monster encounter or two as you explore the ocean with your trusty dog Waffles.  You'll also learn how to hone your cooking skills to help boost the town’s economy and upgrade your boat, bait, and equipment as you fulfill the final wishes of your partner and help prepare the town for its Centennial Day celebration.  Moonglow Bay will be well worth a visit later this year! Find out more about Moonglow Bay by joining the official Discord server, or following the game over on Twitter and Facebook. Rumor has it they will be sharing exclusive “Fishy Fryday” content each week to give fans a look into some of the delightful things they can look forward to finding in the game… Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass  |
| Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Posted: 26 Mar 2021 09:00 AM PDT One of the biggest benefits of all that power in the hardware is giving developers the ability to make games that are Xbox Series X|S Optimized. This means that they've taken full advantage of the unique capabilities of Xbox Series X|S, both for new titles built natively using the Xbox Series X|S development environment, as well as previously released titles that have been rebuilt specifically for the console. In our Inside Xbox Series X Optimized series, producers will share their behind-the-scenes accounts of how they're optimizing titles for Xbox Series X|S and what that means for the future of gaming. Today, we'll be chatting with Activision Producer Jason Coker about optimizing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 for Xbox Series X|S. Also, check out the game in action with today’s This Week on Xbox. Q: “What excites you most about developing and bringing THPS 1+2 to life on next-generation hardware?" A: We have a really solid remaster in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, and the power of Xbox Series X|S allows us to take something great and make it even better than we'd imagined. From frame rates to improved visual effects to the pure speed in performance, it's essentially like supercharging a supercar. Q: In addition to benefiting from the power and performance of Xbox Series X|S for quicker load times etc., what Xbox Series X|S features were you most excited to explore leveraging in the development of THPS 1+2? A: The raw horsepower of the new Xbox gave us the ability to push visuals even further, which is a huge win for us. We leveraged the faster GPU to offer higher native resolutions (Note: The Xbox Series X version of the game will run native 4K at 60 FPS, while the Xbox Series S version will render at 1440P and upscale to 4K. You will need a 4K compatible display for 4K resolution.), and to improve the game's visuals through better quality shadows and atmospherics (bloom, lens flare, reflections). We also increased the texture quality used on the in-game skaters. Quick resume is also a wonderful feature. While we'd love it if players were always on THPS, they'll have to shut down their Xboxes and sleep sometimes, and they might even play other games here and there. With Quick resume players can jump right back into THPS mid-grind without missing a beat, and the speedy hard drive makes the experience much smoother. It was also easy to support cross-generation save files on Xbox for players who go from playing THPS on Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S. It's a very smooth and seamless experience for the players, and it was straightforward to implement. Q: How will these enhancements impact a player's experience with THPS 1+2? A: The additional graphical horsepower allowed us to do a deeper dive into making the game more visually immersive. The lighting, HDR, atmospheric effects, improved framerates – it looks so amazing that it's sometimes just a fun to watch someone play as it is to be at the controls because you have more opportunity to soak in the full whole screen and really appreciate the upgraded visuals. Likewise, the smooth framerates make everything feel silky smooth. A lot of work went into ensuring that this remaster was true to the feel of the original two games, and while we certainly tweaked the original controls for an improved experience, playing on next gen is just such an overall leap forward in the look and feel of the game that I think players are going to be blown away. Q: Why did your development team choose to focus on [4K@60 on Series X; 1440p @60 on Series S, cross progression support, spatialized audio, high fidelity atmospherics, etc.] as enhancement areas for THPS 1+2? A: Playing at 60fps with 4K makes everything look at feel really fluid, and we felt like that was a very special and important feature for players. A lot of players of the original games will have that ol' THPS muscle memory once they get their hands on the controls, and the improvements we made to the controls are that much better with a consistent, higher frame rate. Add in the fact that it looks absolutely gorgeous at 60fps, and it was kind of a no-brainer once we knew it was possible with the power of Series X|S. Q: How do you expect fans of THPS 1+2 will respond to playing it on Xbox Series X|S with these enhancements? A: I'm certain that they'll love it. Even beyond the next gen enhancements, there are tons of improvements and new features to the game that make it a new experience even for old school fans. The extensive Challenge system, robust Create-a-Park with the ability to share and remix parks, Create-a-Skater, 8 player online multiplayer, improved controls, and additional moves that weren't in the first games are just a few. It's also super friendly to newer players, so we expect to see a whole new generation of THPS lovers. Add all of those with the power of next gen, and it's a recipe for a perfect remaster. Q: What is it like developing on Xbox Series X|S? A: The faster hardware made the whole development experience go smoother. For example, you can iterate so much more quickly with the fast load times because of the new hard drive performance. This allowed us to spend more time focusing on making the best game possible. Q: Which enhancement were you most excited about to explore leveraging for THPS 1+2 on Xbox Series X|S? A: Performance improvements in new hardware are always exciting. Tony Hawk is all about twitch gameplay, so the chance to offer 120 FPS at 1080p was super compelling. Also, we felt that the game's photorealistic art style and highly detailed environments made it a perfect candidate for leaning into increased lighting, shadow, and effects quality. Q: What does Xbox Series X|S development enable in current or future projects that you could not have achieved with the previous generation of consoles?" A: The SSD is an absolute game changer. Open world games will be that much better on XSX|S, and for games with more traditional loading, creative developers can hide their loading transitions to give players a more fluid and immersive experience by keeping players in the moment. It's a way to keep the narrative moving and to keep players engrossed in what's happening in-game. There's also that level of visual fidelity that wasn't possible before, and that only gets better over time as developers learn new ways to leverage the hardware. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is available now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Learn more about it here.  Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2 – Xbox Series X|SActivision Publishing Inc. Drop back in with the most iconic skateboarding games ever made. Play Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ & Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 2 in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD. All the pro skaters, levels and tricks are back and fully-remastered, plus more. – Skate as the legendary Tony Hawk and the full pro roster, plus new pros – Skate to songs from the era-defining soundtrack along with new music – Hit insane trick combos with the iconic handling of the Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ series – Play all the original game modes and go head-to-head with local 2-Player modes – Show off your style and creativity with upgraded Create-A-Park and Create-A-Skater features – Take your sessions online and compete against players from around the world in Multiplayer modes and leaderboards Break skateboarding boundaries, show off your own style, and be part of the next generation of skaters and creators with Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2. Certain elements and functionality require internet connection and Xbox Live Gold subscription, sold separately. Storage requirements subject to change. Mandatory updates may be required to play. Downloadable content may be made available to purchase. Activision makes no guarantee regarding the availability of online play or features and may modify or discontinue those at its discretion with reasonable notice. Using the software constitutes acceptance of the Software License & Service Agreement and Privacy Policy available at support.activision.com/license. © 2020-2021 Activision Publishing Inc. ACTIVISION and PRO SKATER are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. Tony Hawk is a registered trademark of Tony Hawk, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are property of their respective owners. This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Death's Door Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One This Summer  |
| Microsoft Store Spring Sale: Great Deals on Games, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and More Posted: 26 Mar 2021 08:00 AM PDT If you're looking for a great deal, now's the perfect time to save! The Microsoft Store Spring Sale kicks off today with major savings on Xbox accessories and gaming PCs. Then, on April 2, the Spring Sale rolls on with the addition of Xbox and PC games, discounts on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, movies, apps, and more. Save Now on Xbox and PC Accessories Here are some of the savings you can find on Xbox and PC accessories during Spring Sale:
Get up to 75% off on Digital Games Gamers looking to add to their collection have a great opportunity to stock up and save beginning April 2. You can get up to 75% off on hundreds of select Xbox digital and PC games, including Rainbow Six Siege Deluxe, Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition, Doom Eternal Deluxe Edition, FIFA 21 Super Deluxe Edition, and Fortnite Last Laugh Digital Pack. Additionally, there's a wide selection of discounted family games, game bundles, and 95 Xbox One games priced at $10 or less. Get One Month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1 If you're not an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, now's the time to score a great deal and get access to all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, more than 100 high-quality games for console, PC and Android mobile devices, including new Xbox Game Studios titles the same day they release and an EA Play membership. Get 1 month of Game Pass Ultimate for just $1 and start playing. Deals for PC gamers If you're looking to build or upgrade your setup at a great value, the Microsoft Spring Sale should be your first stop. Starting April 2, you can save up to 75% on PC games like Ark: Survival Evolved, Age of Empires III, and Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition, plus get in-game deals on favorites like March of Empires and Asphalt 9. Also, get your first month of Xbox Game Pass for PC for $1. Don't forget about great deals like these on PCs and accessories:
Don't wait! Jump on these great savings, beginning with gaming PCs, Xbox accessories, and more before the Microsoft Store Spring Sale ends on April 15. Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Death's Door Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One This Summer  |
| Next Week on Xbox: March 30 to April 2 Posted: 26 Mar 2021 07:00 AM PDT Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox titles! Get more details on the games below and click their profiles for pre-order details when available (release dates are subject to change). Let's jump in! I Saw Black Clouds – March 30 – Xbox One X Enhanced  After the unexpected death of a close friend, Kristina returns to her hometown looking for answers, only to unearth a string of dark secrets. I Saw Black Clouds is an interactive psychological thriller with supernatural elements and branching storylines. Narita Boy – March 30 – Xbox Game Pass  Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the digital kingdom. Flashback to the '80s. The Creator, a genius of his time, creates a video game console called Narita One with its flagship title being a game called Narita Boy. C14 Dating – March 31 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S  You play as Melissa Flores, a 3rd year anthropology student participating in a summer archaeological internship. Staying in an unfamiliar country for two months, it can be nerve-racking, but you couldn't pass up such a learning opportunity. You might also forge friendships and find romance during your stay. Escape from Life Inc – March 31 – Xbox One X Enhanced  Escape from Life Inc is a quirky story-driven puzzle platformer, where you switch between three animals: a walking fish, an arrogant eagle, and a stuttering reindeer. Throughout your adventure you’ll be doing puzzles, platforming, exploring and much more. Together with plenty of wacky characters, help these three unlikely friends escape the alien lab. Radon Blast – March 31  Break bricks by using the ball. Get items like bonus, speed, and multiple balls to make the game more challenging. If you hit the force wall multiple times it will be destroyed so you can reach the next stage. If you miss a ball you go back to the previous stage. But hurry up, you only have seconds before the ball explodes. Squad Killer – March 31  Squad Killer puts you in control of a retro arcade experience with a little modern flair. Presented in pixelated two-tone style with customization and precision that pushes beyond the limits of its inspirations. Adjust the color palette, choose between multiple play modes, purchase upgrades, and overcome unpredictably shuffled stage order with each run! Acalesia – April 1  Our protagonist wishes for two things: save the princess and become rich. To get all the treasures of Acalesia this hipster with a shotgun will have to fight hordes of monsters, sneak through a myriad of devious traps and reveal a few secrets of survival. Outriders – April 1 – Xbox Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Supports Smart Delivery  Combining intense gunplay with violent powers and an arsenal of increasingly twisted weaponry and gear-sets, Outriders is a 1-3 player co-op RPG shooter set in an original, dark, and desperate sci-fi universe. As mankind bleeds out in the trenches of Enoch, you'll create your own Outrider and embark on a journey across the hostile planet. With rich storytelling spanning a diverse world, you'll leave behind the slums and shanty towns of the First City and traverse forests, mountains and desert in the pursuit of a mysterious signal. Mittelborg: City of Mages – April 2  Monsters, nomads, mercenaries, the living dead, and rebellious spirits — Chaos does not sleep and besieges the Universe. Collect resources, get ready for tempests, keep guards on the walls and mages at the towers. Do you execute or pardon? Spend aether on the repairs or upgrades of weapons? Power is a heavy burden. Papa's Quiz – April 2  Papa's Quiz is a party game for 1-8 players. Use phones or tablets as controllers and compete in multiple question types, where the smartest and fastest player will be the last standing victor! SturmFront – The Mutant War: Ubel Edition – April 2 – Xbox Play Anywhere  It is the year 1984 and it is the end of the world as we know it. A great plague, wrought by human hands, has introduced a new kind of creature: the mutants. Dr. Hartmuth Griesgram, a heartbroken and eccentric scientist who is responsible for their creation, unleashes his ultimate creation and his final hope: the prototype SturmFront battle unit. You play as Siegfried von Hammerstein, a unique semi-organic battle unit whose only purpose to exist is to kill and destroy. Train Station Simulator – April 2  Be a creative engineer by planning flooring tiles, building walls, and creating emergency routes. The demand for rail travel is evident: setup the complete timetable for your central station and deploy all local and national bus, tram, and taxi connections. Ride the rails and operate your ultimate grand central empire in Train Station Simulator! Related:This Week on Xbox: March 26, 2021 Genesis Noir Available Today with Xbox Game Pass Over 20 ID@Xbox Games Coming Day One With Xbox Game Pass  |
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