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Start a Journey of Discovery When Omno Launches July 29 with Xbox Game Pass
Check Out the Biggest Game Reveals From Nacon Connect
Neverwinter Sharandar Episode 3: The Odious Court is Available Now
Watch Dogs: Legion – Bloodline Expansion Brings Two Legends to London
Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes 2021 Event is Now Live

Start a Journey of Discovery When Omno Launches July 29 with Xbox Game Pass

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 10:00 AM PDT

Greetings, explorers!

I've been working away on my very first game, Omno, for nearly 5 years now, and I'm delighted, relieved, and terrified to finally be able to announce the game will be launching July 29 (that's only 3 weeks from now) for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

For those of you who don't know the game, Omno is a single-player adventure full of creatures to befriend, secrets to discover, and puzzles to solve. I had the idea for the game originally way back when I was working as an animator, mostly in T.V. and movies, and as time went on I developed the idea more and more until I finally took the leap and dedicated myself to the project full time.

When the team from ID@Xbox got in touch with me about Omno, that was a real moment where I thought, "Wow, things are getting kinda serious now!" The support the Xbox team have shown me in helping to get my solo dev project out there to the wider gaming audience has been amazing, and I'm so happy that Omno will be available with Xbox Game Pass, for both console and PC, from day one, so I can share it with as many people as possible. Seeing my game in the Xbox Game Pass library alongside so many incredible games is going to be a surreal experience!

If you're a fan of smaller, carefully crafted adventure games with a lot of heart, I really hope you'll join me on the journey when Omno launches July 29 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and with Xbox Game Pass. I can't wait to share it with the world!

Check Out the Biggest Game Reveals From Nacon Connect

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 09:00 AM PDT

We just wrapped up our biggest event of the year with the Nacon Connect livestream, featuring a huge line-up of games for 2021 and beyond. We even got to premiere our officially licensed Revolution X controller, designed for competitive players! To give you a better idea of what's coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, we have prepared a selection of our biggest announcements right here.

Hong Kong is your playground in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown

While we're keeping a few things under wraps for now, there is already a lot to uncover from this cinematic trailer. First, the location. After Oahu and Ibiza, TDU Solar Crown takes place in Hong Kong, with the team at KT Racing recreating the full island at a 1:1 scale. Second, we are sticking to the core of TDU with open-world racing, luxury cars, living the high life, and more. Third, we have had a first glimpse at the Streets and Sharps, rival clans which will be at the heart of our story. And finally, a release date: Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is planned for September 22, 2022 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Session: Skateboarding Sim Game gets a free update

It's been a year already since Session, a skateboarding simulation, arrived on Xbox One through Game Preview. Today, the team at crea-ture studios is proud to deliver a major update, adding a new skateshop in Philadelphia, the famous Black Hubba in New York, but also new game modes such as "Skate or Dice" and a more complete replay editor to create your clips and share your gnarly sessions with the world. There still is a lot we want to add for the game's full release, but until then, you can continue to play Session in Game Preview and even try it for free for two hours!

Meet the heroes of Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong is a narrative RPG from Big Bad Wolf Studio, where you play as 3 Vampires from different Camarilla clans. After introducing Leysha last month, today the spotlight shines on Galeb, one of the oldest and most feared Vampires in Boston. Power, wealth, immortality, at one point or another, Galeb has had it all, yet he’s left wanting, grasping for something he’s lost. Or perhaps it was never there to begin with. Discover how our 3 playable characters' stories intertwine and decide the fate of Boston when Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong releases in February 2022 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Free Paris from Louis XVI's madness -and deadly robots- in SteelRising

SteelRising is an action game from Spiders Studio, set during the French Revolution. You will play as Aegis, a state-of-the-art automaton working under Marie-Antoinette's service. King Louis XVI has gone mad and unleashed his army of robots on the people of Paris, and you are the best chance the Revolution has. Aegis was not designed for war, so keep in mind every encounter can be deadly, and only patience, observation, and reflexes will help you defeat the odds. SteelRising will release in 2022 on Xbox Series X|S.

The Nacon Connect celebrations don't end here: you can learn more about these games and many others on our Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channels, and for a limited time you can also head over to the Microsoft Store for discounts on a wide selection of our titles!

Neverwinter Sharandar Episode 3: The Odious Court is Available Now

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 02:00 PM PDT

The conclusion to the Sharandar storyline arrives to Neverwinter with Episode 3: The Odious Court! For this final episode we are greeted by the arrival of Etrien the Bard, a familiar face who has come to request your assistance. Far from the hellish landscapes where we first met Etrien, she has now returned to her ancient home, concerned over the recent attacks inflicted upon Sharandar. While the threats from the Night and Annis Hags were supposedly dealt with, Etrien brings news of a group of Dryads forced out of their home in the Mended Grove, who seek help.

For those willing to assist the displaced Dryads, a series of dubious tasks will lead brave adventurers to uncover the nature of the supposed Dryad leader, Lithoceae. With the help of the Iliyanbruen elves, and a healthy dose of suspicion, adventurers will reveal the final pieces to this story. It will fall upon you, the heroes of Neverwinter, to make a decisive stand against corrupting forces and those that wield them!

The launch of this final episode will also make way for the release of Vault of Stars: Twisted Denizens on July 20. This hardcore mode brings updated challenges to those who believe they have mastered the dungeon and bested the Queen of Air and Darkness. Using the K-Team private queue system, Twisted Denizens introduces a special set of rare spawns in Alcoves of Light—rooms only available when running Vault of Stars in this new mode. Those willing to face these foes will have a chance to obtain the necessary components needed to craft the Ring of Darkness and Ring of Air.

While completing the original Vault of Stars with no deaths awards the Flawless Victory achievement, a Twisted Denizens run with no deaths will result in a Perfect Run achievement. Players who find all three Alcoves of Light will also achieve "Head Towards the Light". In addition to these dungeon achievements, the release of Episode 3: The Odious Court will also allow players to complete "Defender of the Feywild".

For those who do not meet the minimum 40k Item level required for the new Sharandar campaign, the first two weeks of the release of Episode 3 will remove this requirement and welcome all willing adventurers. The Feywild requires your help once again! – will you stand up for the ancient elven homeland? The Odious Court is now live on Xbox One!

Watch Dogs: Legion – Bloodline Expansion Brings Two Legends to London

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 12:00 PM PDT

Watch Dogs: Legion – Bloodline is out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, adding a new adventure set before the events of the main game. And where Watch Dogs: Legion lets you recruit anyone you see in its open world, Bloodline zeroes in on two characters with a whole lot of tricks up their sleeves: Aiden Pearce, the first game's vigilante protagonist; and Wrench, Watch Dogs 2's masked trickster.

While you'll play as both Aiden and Wrench over the course of the adventure, they aren't precisely on friendly terms. When Aiden visits London to steal a robot-controlling device from Broca Tech, Wrench intervenes and makes off with the tech — but not before incapacitating Aiden and leaving him for Broca's goons. Thomas Rempart, CEO and owner of the aforementioned tech, gives Aiden an ultimatum: If he doesn't hunt down Wrench and recover the device, bad things are going to happen to his nephew.

In addition to the main storyline, each operative has their own side activities to pursue when you're in control of them – and with the Season Pass, both can be added to your DedSec roster in the main campaign or Online mode. And since Aiden and Wrench need to rely on their own skills in Bloodline, each comes equipped with a variety of unique new abilities and gear to tackle any situation.

Aiden brings back System Crash, a callback to the first game that lets you temporarily disable all nearby electronics. As Aiden, you can also aim in slow motion after taking down an enemy, or get a damage buff after a well-timed reload from a special prompt. And when you're playing as Wrench, you can summon his custom drone, Sergei, or stun enemies by tossing out his Ninja Ball mini-flashbangs. Wrench also carries a great big hammer named Lady Smash, and can unleash havoc with his custom-skinned MPX SMG and LTL grenade launcher.

The hunt is on, and two of Watch Dogs' most seasoned vigilante hackers are ready to match wits across London under the shadow of one of Watch Dogs: Legion's most sinister corporations. What happened before the struggle for the city's soul began in earnest? Grab Bloodline and find out.

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Aiden Pearce is back! Included in the Season Pass, discover Bloodline, the unique story expansion that brings Aiden and Wrench back in Watch Dogs. Aiden Pearce arrives in London to take over a contract, and this time he's teaming up with Wrench in a new storyline set before the events of the main game. He's caught between a powerful military robotics corporation, and a returning DedSec member with an opposing agenda. With no real allies, Aiden must rely on his grit and experience to navigate a hostile city, try to outmaneuver his enemies and keep his family intact. Bloodline available to purchase separately. Requires the Base Game.

Watch Dogs®: Legion

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Build a resistance made from anyone in the world to take back a near-future London that is facing its downfall. Recipient of over 65 E3 awards and nominations. Recruit and play as anyone from London. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skill set for unique situations. Hack armed drones, deploy spider-bots, and take down enemies using an Augmented Reality Cloak. Explore a massive urban open world featuring London's many iconic landmarks and fun side activities. Team up with your friends to complete new four-player co-op missions and PvP matches in the new online mode. Upgrade to the Gold Edition or Ultimate Edition for access to the season pass and more!

Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes 2021 Event is Now Live

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 11:00 AM PDT

Guardians have persevered under a sky blanketed by the Endless Night. By trusting in each other and their new Eliksni allies, the Vex simulation has been overridden, expunged, crashed. With the Sun rising over the Last City once again, it's never seemed more appropriate to bask in the brilliant bravery that emboldens us even in the face of the most trying challenges. And so, it's time to celebrate. Solstice of Heroes has returned.

Everyone's Invited

New players, veterans, Season Pass holders, or free players – no matter how you play Destiny 2, Eva Levante invites you to join in on the festivities. Meet her near the Statue of Heroes in the Tower and begin your quest to unlock some of the most eye-catching armor in the game.

Your adventure will take you through the speed-running, high-flying landscape that is the European Aerial Zone and empower you with daily elemental buffs. Even if you took part in the celebration last year, there are a few new twists and Bungie Rewards in 2021 you'll want to check out.

Bright as the Sun

A core part of the Solstice of Heroes experience is going on the quest for the Legendary glowing Solstice armor. Start by meeting with Eva Levante in the Tower and learning a little bit about what Solstice of Heroes is, and why it holds such importance to Guardians and citizens alike.

After getting acquainted with our herald of celebration, you'll walk away with a basic set of armor that you'll start to upgrade by playing a variety of activities. The armor goes through various stages of repair before reaching the Magnificent stage. When you complete this final level, a distinctive white glow will begin to emanate from the set.

European Aerial Zone

One of the cornerstones of the Solstice event is the opening of the European Aerial Zone (EAZ). This limited-time (in more ways than one) activity pits players against the clock in a race to eliminate as many bosses as fast as possible. After the bosses are downed, then another race begins: a race for treasure.

Chests appear throughout the map and it's up to your three-player fireteam to cleverly navigate the landscape and claim the rewards before time runs out.

New in 2021 are additional jump pads that increase the traversal options as well as an update that permanently displays where the treasure chests are located during the final portion of the race. In previous years, searching for them was a component – now, it's just about speed.

Elemental Buffs

Regardless of what activities you enjoy, a rotating set of buffs will become available for the duration of the event. Each buff is based on one of the four elements in the game: Arc, Solar, Void, and – for the first time in Destiny – Stasis.

Each day will feature one of these elements and challenge players to align their subclass to them to charge the associated buff. Combine the perfect build, loadout, and buff to melt through enemies (in the EAZ and out) without breaking a sweat.

Arc: Move with enhanced speed and deal greater melee and Sword damage.
Solar: Guardians emit a burning wave of energy that damages anything around them.
Void: Crouch while empowered to become invisible and gain Truesight plus enhanced ability regeneration.
Stasis: Eliminations spawn an unstable Stasis crystal which floats upwards and swirls for a few seconds before detonating, damaging, and slowing enemies caught in the blast.

Along with the introduction of the Stasis buff, we've also added a new elemental day that we're calling Prism. On Prism days, every element is in play and any buff can be charged – it’s up to players to select whichever subclass best suits the situation.

Subclassy

Class up any piece of Legendary armor with universal ornaments that apply a special Solstice glow to match your subclass. These are available throughout the event at the Eververse store for Silver or Bright Dust.

Bungie Rewards

New rewards have been added to an already amazing array of collectibles available through the Bungie Rewards program.

Players can immortalize their participation in the 2021 event with the Solstice of Heroes 2021 emblem. The new emblem is quickly unlocked as soon as players complete the introductory journey.

Those who acquire their final Solstice armor set will unlock the exclusive Solstice of Heroes 2021 shirt for purchase on the Bungie Store.

Destiny 2 is free to play for everyone. Xbox Games Pass members also have access to additional expansion content, including the latest expansion, Beyond Light. Join us for Solstice of Heroes and become a Guardian of the Last City.

Join Xbox on Tuesday, July 6 at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET on Twitch.tv/Xbox for a special Destiny 2: Solstice of Heroes livestream session and live Q&A with Destiny 2 Staff Designer Baldur Tangvald.

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Includes access to the No Time to Explain Exotic Pulse Rifle and catalyst EMBARK ON A NEW JOURNEY The frozen frontier of Europa holds many lost secrets from the past, including the chilling dark power of Stasis. You must work with the mysterious Exo Stranger to harness its power before your enemy, Eramis the Kell of Darkness, bestows it on her Fallen forces. WIELD THE DARKNESS Use the new elemental power of Stasis to dominate the battlefield. Each Guardian class uses Stasis in a different way: Warlock – Shadebinder: Summon a powerful Stasis staff and freeze enemies in ice. Hunter – Revenant: Channel Stasis shards to form a pair of Kama blades. Titan – Behemoth: Strike foes down with a mighty Stasis gauntlet. GROW YOUR ARSENAL Beneath the ice and ruins lie countless relics, an arsenal of weapons, and more. Claim this cutting-edge tech from the clutches of time and dare to tame the wasteland. 105 GB hard drive storage space required as of November 10, 2020. Subject to change. Requires broadband internet. After November 10, 2020 see www.destinythegame.com/size-requirements for current requirements prior to purchase. Significant elements and functionality require Xbox Live Gold subscription, sold separately. Destiny 2 may contain flashing patterns and images that may produce adverse effects for a small percentage of people sensitive to them. Bungie, Inc. makes no guarantee regarding the availability of online play or features and may modify or discontinue online services with reasonable notice at any time. Using the software constitutes acceptance of the Destiny Software License Agreement available at www.bungie.net/sla. © 2020 Bungie, Inc. All rights reserved. Destiny, the Destiny Logo, Bungie and the Bungie Logo are trademarks of Bungie, Inc. Published and distributed by Bungie, Inc.

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