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This Week on Xbox: May 7, 2021

Posted: 07 May 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!

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Red Dead Online, Final Fantasy X/X-2, FIFA 21, and More
I'm back for some more "coming soon" goodness and this round, we're bringing a wide range of games for you to look forward to. We've got games to build in, score goals in, shred down the Alps in, explore the American Frontier with your friends in, and even games to… Read more

Save up to 50% During the 505 Games Publisher Sale
It's time to grab your katana and service weapon, head to start line and dive into the 505 Games Publisher Sale, now live on the Xbox Store.
The 505 Games Publisher Sale offers some amazing deals on a wide range of our titles, including… Read more

Resident Evil Village Available Now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
It's time to return to a world full of survival horror with Resident Evil Village on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Taking place after the chilling events at Baker's plantation from Resident Evil 7: biohazard, Ethan Winters returns to visit a remote snow-capped village that may have… Read more

Join the War Effort in Second Extinction
Welcome to Second Extinction. We're excited to bring you our dinosaur co-op shooter to Xbox Game Preview and Xbox Game Pass! During our time in Preview, we're going to be listening to what you, the community, expect and desire out of a game like ours. Please add your… Read more

Xbox Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
We started the Asians at Xbox community two years ago, hoping to provide a space for our community to connect and support each other. We also wanted to contribute to the important mission of creating a safe place where everyone on the planet can experience… Read more

Super Animal Royale Is Clawing Its Way to Xbox Game Preview on June 1
Super Animal Royale is making its console debut on June 1 via the Xbox Game Preview program on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S! Xbox Game Pass members can also get the Founder's Edition for free during its Game Preview release through the Xbox Game Pass Perks program… Read more

Xbox Spotlight: Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Xbox is amplifying voices of empathy, honesty, and mental health awareness. Now more than ever, people are experiencing new challenges which impact their mental health. With the ongoing pandemic, physical isolation… Read more

Adventure Game The Wardrobe Arrives on Xbox One
Our passion for adventure games precedes everything. When we decided to develop The Wardrobe, we had the goal of making a video game that could draw inspiration from the masterpieces of the genre, such as Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, Sam & Max: Hit the Road… Read more

FIFA 21 is Headed to The Play List on May 6
Starting May 6, EA Play members can hit the pitch and get great rewards when FIFA 21 is added to The Play List. Join EA Play, or access EA Play membership via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass for PC, and you'll unlock a fresh EA Play Volta Squad Boost and… Read more

Celebrate National Space Day with a Closer Look at Curved Space
Curved Space is a nod to classic twin-stick arcade shooters that amps up the blasting experience with an epic synthwave soundtrack by FiXT Neon that fuels your mission set in the farthest reaches of space. You'll take on giant alien tripod spiders and humongous boss monsters… Read more

Designing the Felony System and Stealth Mechanics in Hood: Outlaws & Legends
Hood: Outlaws & Legends is a third-person, cooperative multiplayer heist game, set against a medieval-inspired backdrop; think Payday meets "Game of Thrones!" The game pits two teams against each other, whose goal is to be the team that steals the riches from the… Read more

Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl Pre-Orders Are Now Live on the Xbox Games Store
A few weeks ago, our team at Interabang Entertainment revealed that we're bringing our 8-bit-inspired Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl to Xbox with the latest version, Arcade Edition. Mall Brawl is a prequel to our upcoming game Chronic Blunt Punch and a reward for fans… Read more

The NASCAR Fan Pack Speeds into Rocket League
Drivers, take your starting positions. The green flag waves for the NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack in Rocket League! Get your garage ready for this new bundle that's packed with gear from the top teams in the sport. Now, you'll be able to outfit your car just in time for… Read more

Turning TV Episodes into Dark Nights with Poe and Munro
Hello Xbox fans! We're D'Avekki Studios, a game studio run by myself, Lynda Cowles, and my husband Tim Cowles. We're huge fans of Full Motion Video (FMV) games and television shows, so we're delighted to be able to merge them both together in… Read more

Free Play Days – Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and Hunting Simulator 2
Become the Mastermind or explore the wilderness in this weekend's Free Play Days! Peaky Blinders: Mastermind and Hunting Simulator 2 are available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, May 6 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday… Read more

Creating the First-Person Puzzle Game Summertime Madness
Summertime Madness is a first-person puzzle game that's coming soon to Xbox One. The player, in the role of a painter who has made a pact with the devil, must find his way back to the real world after being deceived and trapped in one of his paintings. A journey… Read more

7 Tips for Building Your Dream Settlement in The Colonists
The Colonists is a relaxing city-building game that combines charming robots and automated production. Get ready to harvest resources and set up manufacturing lines by constructing road, boat, and train transport systems. Most important of all? Increase the… Read more

The One-Off Audi AI:RACE Comes First to Project CARS 3
When we began planning content for the final DLC for Project CARS 3, we asked our automotive partners what they had in their Electric Vehicle (EV) pipeline. That's one of the more rewarding parts of my job because the EV space right now is where the action is, and the… Read more

Watch Dogs: Legion New DLC and Title Update 4.0 Now Available
Watch Dogs: Legion players can grab a new DLC character and single-player mission starting today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as a slew of free additions to the campaign and Online mode with Title Update 4.0. Available via the Season Pass or as a separate… Read more

Join Left 4 Dead's Bill Overbeck in Tome VII of the Dead by Daylight Archives 
Hello, People of the Fog. Mark your calendars – a new Tome is opening within the Dead by Daylight Archives. Get set for compelling new lore, a challenging new Rift, and more exclusive outfits and charms than you can shake an assault rifle at as a Left 4 Dead icon takes… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: May 10 to 14
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… Read more

Open Country Coming to Xbox One on June 3

Posted: 07 May 2021 02:00 PM PDT

Today we reveal a brand-new gameplay trailer for Open Country, an upcoming outdoor adventure and survival game coming to Xbox One on June 3, with all new info and brand-new reveals. Read on to learn more!

Maps

Open Country covers three massive wilderness maps at launch. Mellow Hills, Tumnus Valley, and Snowridge. Each map represents a different season with its own weather, animals and survival challenges. You'll need to equip the right gear and stick up your camp to make it to the next day.

Survival / Tracking / Hunting

Everyone needs to eat and there's no supermarket in Open Country. Tracking and hunting local game, such as elk or rabbit, is how you’ll get your next meal. Look around for recent tracks that will lead you to big game that have recently passed by and take your shot. Be careful! Any stray noise, or the scent of a hunter moving upwind, can be enough to scare them off and you'll go hungry. Explore the map and find the best hunting grounds. You may even decide to build a camp nearby to make return visits and food storage easier.

ATV – Snowmobile

Getting around the massive maps of Open Country can take a while if you're traveling on foot. Luckily, we've added some other ways to get around. Grab an ATV or snowmobile and you'll cut travel time significantly. There is a cost, however. Riding a motorized vehicle though the wilderness will scare away most game. If you need to bag some big game, you'll need to make the final part of your trek on foot.

Fishing

Today's video reveals a major part of the game that we have been looking forward to showing off… fishing! Head to the shore of a nearby lake or river, or hop into a fishing boat, and cast your line into the water. You'll choose from a variety of fishing rods and bait to best suit your location. There's a wide variety of fish to be caught, and each can supplement your meal choices.

Character Creation and Co-Op

Any adventure is better when you share it with a friend. Open Country launches with online two-player co-op modes. In co-op, two players work together to survive the wilderness and complete a hunt for big game. In versus mode, two players will compete to be the first to bag the trophy.

Dog

While playing with a friend is fun, you'll be pleased to know that Open Country lets you play with your best friend… a dog! Your faithful companion will join on your adventure to help you track game or fetch smaller animals that you bag.

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