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This Week on Xbox: June 25, 2021

Posted: 25 Jun 2021 04:00 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!


Windows 11: The Best Windows Ever for Gaming Hero

Windows 11: The Best Windows Ever for Gaming
Gaming has always been fundamental to Windows. We build Windows to be a magical place, where everyone can play, connect, and create. That's why we're delighted to bring you Windows 11with superior graphics, amazing speed, and an incredible selection of games… Read more

Borderlands 3 Cross Play Update Now Available
Brace yourselves, Vault Hunters, because Borderlands 3 cross play is here! Thanks to today's free update, cross play is now available for Borderlands 3 across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, Stadia, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. There has never been a better time… Read more

Scarlet Nexus

8 Tips to Become a Powerful Scarlet Guardian in Scarlet Nexus
Recruits, report for duty! We hope you're ready to go out into the field soon, because Scarlet Nexus releases today, June 25 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. In futuristic New Himuka, the world has entered a new era where psionic hormones in the human brain have granted a select number… Read more

Alchemic Cutie Launches for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 27
Since the ID@Xbox and Twitch Indie Showcase back in March where we showed off a little gameplay of Alchemic Cutie, the team behind the game has gotten bombarded with questions asking about the content that will be playable at launch. Thanks to Xbox, I'm here to fill you in on… Read more

Xbox Design Lab Hero

Xbox Design Lab is Back! Personalize Your Next-Gen Controller and Make It Yours
At Xbox, we believe that providing our fans with choice and opportunities to express themselves is a core part of our mission, empowering players to more closely connect with their gaming experience, express their personalities and individualism, and put their own… Read more

The Persistence Enhanced Available Now for Xbox Series X|S
We're so excited to announce that The Persistence Enhanced is available now for Xbox Series X|S! If you're not already familiar with our sci-fi survival horror rogue-lite, let me give you an overview. The Persistence challenges you to venture into a doomed deep space colony… Read more

Free Play Days - June 24

Free Play Days – Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, Overwatch Origins Edition, and Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Play like a Boss, as extraordinary heroes, or as fellow rat-smashers. Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, Overwatch Origins Edition and Warhammer: Vermintide 2 are all available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, June 24 at 12:01 a.m. PDTRead more

Left 4 Dead Characters Join Zombie Army 4: Dead War in Free New Season Pass 3 Content Drop
We hope that you're enjoying Zombie Army 4. We continue to work hard on Season 3, so while that is still fresh in our minds, it seemed like a good time to give you another "behind the scenes" look at the next round of DLC. Each season features a mix of free and paid content. This time… Read more

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Gang Beasts, Limbo, Prodeus, and More
June has been quite a month for Xbox Game Pass, but we're not done yet! At the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase last week, we revealed a ton of new games coming day one, and in case you missed we've got a new Play Day One page to keep track of them all! Let's get to even more… Read more

Infinitrap: Rehamstered Now Available
Calling all explorers! In the dark tunnels below the Earth's crust, dark forces have been imprisoned for what seems like an eternity. Ohio Jack, the second best explorer in the world, must dance with death in order to attain the eternal life he craves. In a hostile subterranean world, full of traps… Read more

Introducing Space Jam: A New Legacy - The Game and Three Exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers

Introducing Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game and Three Exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers
"Space Jam: A New Legacy" is releasing in theaters and on HBO Max in the U.S. on July 16, and I'm really excited to share what Xbox and Warner Bros. Pictures have in store to celebrate the movie, as well as the video game inspired by the film. We are so exhilarated by the film that… Read more

Breed, Survive, and Evolve with Niche
It's honestly very exciting for me, releasing a game on consoles for the first time. Niche – a genetics survival game started off as a university project which I kept working on after graduation as a hobby. With Niche, my goal has always been to try and see if biological principles… Read more

Fortnite Cosmic Summer: Pack for the Beach with New Rewards and More
There may be a giant mothership in the sky, but don't let that stop you from having fun in the sun. The Fortnite Cosmic Summer event starts now! From now until July 5, 2021, at 11:59 PM ET, the Alien enthusiasts' excitement is escalating to a full-on welcome party. In this extraterrestrial… Read more

Graveyard Keeper: Game of Crone DLC Available Now
Greetings graveyard keepers! For any new hallowed ground handlers in our midst, Graveyard Keeper is the most inaccurate medieval cemetery management sim of all time. Your main objectives are to build and manage your own graveyard, but once you have done that why not… Read more

Blood Plague Takes Over State of Decay 2
Blood plague has tightened its grip on State of Decay 2, creating new challenges for players to tackle, and introducing tempting new rewards in Update 25. Plague hearts are now surrounded by an area of malevolent influence, known as plague territory. Bases and outposts… Read more

Final DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is Available Now
It's finally here: Trunks – The Warrior of Hope, the last DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, is available now for Xbox One! We spoke with Lead Producer Ryosuke Hara to discuss what players can expect from this latest drop… Read more

Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition
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… Read more

Get Packed: Fully Loaded – Dispatching Explosive Removals Chaos on July 29
Get Packed: Fully Loaded is the expanded edition of the couch co-op removals game that's full of calamity and physics-based carnage for 1-4 players and is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 29! So what makes Get Packed: Fully Loaded a must have game for 2021… Read more

Sea of Thieves

As Season Three Launches, Join Captain Jack Sparrow in Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life
Today is a monumental day for Sea of Thieves. We're not only celebrating the arrival of Season Three with its raft of new Events, improvements and rewards, but also the epic collaboration that is Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life – an incredible new story campaign that brings… Read more

Restore the Missing Colors in the Surreal Puzzle Adventure Game Discolored
In Discolored you explore a strange and desolate roadside diner at the end of an abandoned highway trying to restore the colors that have gone missing. The inspiration for this game comes from science fiction shows like "The Twilight Zone" and books by Ray Bradbury. I love how… Read more

Designed for Xbox Monitors

Introducing New Designed for Xbox Monitors Unlocking the True Power of HDMI 2.1 on Xbox Series X|S
At Xbox, we've long believed providing choice to our players is a critical part of the gaming experience. Whether it's controllers, headsets or storage, products available in the Designed for Xbox program enhance the user experience on Xbox. Few devices in gaming are as important… Read more

Wingspan Along with 10 Additional Swifts and Starts Lands on Xbox Today
In Wingspan, you and up to 4 other players compete to build up their nature preserves in a limited number of turns. It is a relaxing experience, where your goal is to discover and attract beautiful birds with unique abilities. Every single bird that you add to your preserve makes you… Read more

Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition – June 28 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Next Week on Xbox: June 28 to July 2
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 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… Read more

Go for Gold in Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game
We're a mere month out from the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games – but for aspiring Olympians eager to experience the triumph and heartbreak of the world's greatest sporting event, the journey starts today with the Xbox One release of… Read more

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Borderlands 3 Cross Play Update Now Available

Posted: 25 Jun 2021 03:00 PM PDT

Brace yourselves, Vault Hunters, because Borderlands 3 cross play is here!

Thanks to today's free update, cross play is now available for Borderlands 3 across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, Stadia, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. There has never been a better time for you and your friends to experience the shooting and looting mayhem together! More details on how to enable cross play are available on the game's official website.

Today's update isn't just about cross play, though. You'll also find a slew of other events and features, including the return of a fan-favorite seasonal event, permanent seasonal event toggling, and a level cap increase.

In The Revengence of Revenge of the Cartels seasonal event, you'll be tasked with eliminating Cartel Operative enemies, who can be found in areas from both the base game and campaign add-ons. Slaying Operatives activates a dead-man's switch that warps in some Cartel Thugs keen on avenging their blasted buddy. Once you've dispatched enough of these thugs, and collected Hideout Coordinates from their corpses, your Saurian pal Maurice can open a portal to the main event: a showdown at Villa Ultraviolet against the Eridium Cartel kingpin himself, Joey Ultraviolet.

Speaking of seasonal events, with today's Cross play Update Vault Hunters can now take part in Endless Seasonal Events! You can access any of Borderlands 3's themed seasonal events – Bloody Harvest, Broken Hearts Day, and Revenge of the Cartels – whenever, and for however long, you'd like. A new option on the Main Menu lets you select which of these three events you want to toggle on or off, allowing you chase event-specific loot and enjoy previously seasonal content whenever you like.

Today's update also brings with it the finale of the True Trials mini-events and a new level cap increase. Starting now through July 1 at 8:59 AM PT, the effects of all six True Trials mini-events will be active, giving you one more week to take down the six heavily buffed bosses in pursuit of their designated Legendary drops. And finally, the level cap has increased by seven levels to a max level of 72, meaning you have more potential skill points than ever before.

Even more mayhem awaits, so get to work, Vault Hunters!

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Xbox One copies of Borderlands 3 include a digital upgrade to the Xbox Series X|S version! On Xbox Series X, experience the game in gorgeous 4K resolution at up to 60 fps in single-player and online co-op. Add more couch co-op mayhem with expanded local splitscreen support for up to 4 players. The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and an all-new mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization. Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy. A MAYHEM-FUELED THRILL RIDE Stop the fanatical Calypso Twins from uniting the bandit clans and claiming the galaxy's ultimate power. Only you, a thrill-seeking Vault Hunter, have the arsenal and allies to take them down. YOUR VAULT HUNTER, YOUR PLAYSTYLE Become one of four extraordinary Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities, playstyles, deep skill trees, and tons of personalization options. All Vault Hunters are capable of awesome mayhem alone, but together they are unstoppable. LOCK, LOAD, AND LOOT With bazillions of guns and gadgets, every fight is an opportunity to score new gear. Firearms with self-propelling bullet shields? Check. Rifles that spawn fire-spewing volcanoes? Obviously. Guns that grow legs and chase down enemies while hurling verbal insults? Yeah, got that too. NEW BORDERLANDS Discover new worlds beyond Pandora, each featuring unique environments to explore and enemies to destroy. Tear through hostile deserts, battle your way across war-torn cityscapes, navigate deadly bayous, and more! QUICK & SEAMLESS CO-OP ACTION Play with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress. Take down enemies and challenges as a team, but reap rewards that are yours alone – no one misses out on loot.
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Alchemic Cutie Launches for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 27

Posted: 25 Jun 2021 11:00 AM PDT

Summary

  • Over 150 quests, unique side quests for different NPCs, jelly deliveries and even some weekly item delivery quests.
  • There are up to 32 Jelly shapes and 32 different colors to mix up, allowing for some super adorable and unique jellies.
  • Wholesome competitions for your Jellies happen on Wimba Island and will reward you with some awesome items.

Since the ID@Xbox and Twitch Indie Showcase back in March where we showed off a little gameplay of Alchemic Cutie, the team behind the game has gotten bombarded with questions asking about the content that will be playable at launch. Thanks to Xbox, I'm here to fill you in on exactly what you can expect from this loveable game.

Quests

There is so much stuff to do all over Wimba Island and you will be enjoying the beautiful sights and calm forests for a while, so make yourself at home. With over 150 quests, unique side quests for different NPCs, jelly deliveries and even some weekly item delivery quests. So, get comfy, grab some snacks and get ready to bond with Yvette throughout Wimba Island's many adventures!

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Completing main quests will take quite longer than most other quests, but completing them will unlock access to different areas all over the Island, opening up many more exploration options and new items.

If you ever feel like taking a break from the main storyline or from the many side quests, you can always take a look into the jelly and item delivery quests. These quests will give you a reason to explore the island while getting some cool rewards in exchange.

Codex

The Codex will be one of your best travelling tools, storing information from your adventures and the items you find during them. With the codex you can always take a look at everything you have found and all it's related information. You will also be aware of everything you are missing out on, so give it a look from time to time.

Alchemic Cutie

On the other hand, the Cutiedex will keep track of… well, the many cute jellies, of course! It will store the different shapes and colors of jellies you have found, of which there are plenty to track. Keeping an eye on the Cutiedex will help you decide whether to catch or not the next cutie you come across.

Seasons and Weather

Seasons and weather changes are a must in these type of games. Each season lasts 28 in-game days and change access to different areas of the Island. Weather isn't the only thing that will change every season, some jellies will only be available during certain seasons, so make sure take some time to wander around. Maybe you'll find the cutest Jelly you've ever seen!

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Jellies and Jelly Caring

Jellies! The cutest of all Wimba Island's inhabitants and your best companions for all the adventures you'll get into. There are up to 32 Jelly shapes and 32 different colors to mix up, allowing for some super adorable and unique jellies. But wait, there's more! Jellies can also wear fashionable accessories, and thanks to the awesome discord community there are a ton of cute, imaginative and quirky accessories to customize your squishy pal.

Caring for your Jelly is quite an important task. Jellies need food, love (cuddles) and overall happiness to be the best Jelly they can be. Items and diet can impact your Jelly's growth and development, these stats being "Blob", "Tummy" and "Social". The nature of your Jelly will also impact the stat levelling and their special behaviors.

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Competition

Wholesome competitions for your Jellies happen on Wimba Island and will reward you with some awesome items. Just remember, other villagers will bring their Jellies and compete too so you'll need to be ready.

Competitions are split up with Season-tied events, meaning that not all the competitions will be available at once, so just make sure to ask around and plan ahead if you want a chance to win.  Another thing to remember about competing is that Jellies will get really hungry, so don't forget to feed and give them some rest before their big day!

Alchemic Cutie

You probably expected this already, but the different traits each Jelly can have will impact their performance on different tasks, so don't expect your professional swimmer to win any Sumo events.

At launch players will have the option to take part on four different competitions, Jelly Vogue, Jelly Splash, Jelly Buffet and Jelly Sumo. These competitions will be available during Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter seasons respectively.

Alchemic Cutie

Raise and compete with your jellies along with so much more next month when Alchemic Cutie launches on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 27! Follow along with us on Twitter and YouTube.

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