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- 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
- Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: A Plague Tale: Innocence
- “It’s All There” with Xbox All Access
- Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bloodroots, Farming Simulator 19, UFC 4, and More
| 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! Related:Behold the Fury of Mehurnes Dagon in TESO: Blackwood's New Cinematic Trailer Neverwinter Sharandar Episode 2: The Soul Keeper Now Live DC Universe Online: Enter the World of Flashpoint  |
| 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.  Watch Dogs: Legion – BloodlineUBISOFT $14.99 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®: LegionUBISOFT $59.99 Xbox One X Enhanced 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! How Far Cry 6 Was Inspired by Cuba's Resolver DIY Philosophy Ubisoft Forward 2021 Recap For Honor Launches Year 5 Season 2: Mirage with Visions of the Kyoshin Event  |
| 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 InvitedNew 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 SunA 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 ZoneOne 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 BuffsRegardless 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.
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. SubclassyClass 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 RewardsNew 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.  Destiny 2: Beyond LightBungie $39.99 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. Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bloodroots, Farming Simulator 19, UFC 4, and More Meet the Enemies Featured in the New GreedFall Expansion The De Vespe Conspiracy Rock Out with Bebe Rexha, Joy Oladokun, and Glass Animals in The Sims 4  |
| Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: A Plague Tale: Innocence Posted: 06 Jul 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 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S. 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|S Optimized series, these creators share the behind-the-scenes accounts of how they're optimizing their titles for Xbox Series X|S and what that means for the future of gaming. Today, we'll be chatting with Executive Producer at Asobo Studio Brice Davin about optimizing A Plague Tale: Innocence for Xbox Series X|S. Q: “What excites you most about developing and bringing A Plague Tale: Innocence to life on next-generation hardware?" A: We're super excited to bring A Plague Tale: Innocence to more players who have not yet experienced surviving the rats alongside our young heroes. It's always a thrill to invite new people to our universe and share Amicia and Hugo's journey with them. Of course, we are also happy to offer our fans the opportunity to join the adventure with their new console and relive the epic journey of initiation but in an enhanced and even more immersive version.  Q: In addition to benefiting from the power and performance of Xbox Series X|S for quicker load times and other enhancements, what Xbox Series X|S features were you most excited to explore leveraging in the development of A Plague Tale: Innocence? A: Besides the faster load times, we think the 4K resolution and 3D audio are a real plus for a game like A Plague Tale: Innocence. Q: Why is your development team especially enthusiastic about these features? A: A Plague Tale: Innocence is above all a narrative experience and the emotional story of family bonds and friendship in a brutal but splendid world. Dialogue and music are as key as graphics and here we can blend those into an optimal mix. We think having 4K graphics for the first time on consoles with the Xbox Series X will bring the most out of our universe. Thanks to 3D audio, both Xbox Series X|S takes immersion to the next level, served by the beautiful soundtrack, composed by Olivier Derivière, and the performance of our actors. We definitely think it is a compelling experience to live or relive, and it may change the way you perceive all the details of the world and the depth of Hugo and Amicia's relationship as well as all our orphans' tragic destiny. The players will also enjoy optimal load times and cross saves of course, giving more fluidity to players' experience on the device they want.  Q: How do you expect fans of A Plague Tale: Innocence will respond to playing it on Xbox Series X|S with these enhancements? A: To us, having our game on the Xbox Series X|S is a way to gather different generations and types of players together around a universal tale. We hope the newcomers will share their experience with their relatives and find an echo of their own family bonds in this adventure. So many people identify with one of our orphans. It is very heartwarming when they contact us telling us they understood our story and were able to share this with the one they love. We invite them to watch and play together around their Xbox Series console. Why not join our community with as much enthusiasm and kindness as the first fans? It would be awesome to get their feedback and feelings as well! Q: What does Smart Delivery mean for your game and how you're bringing A Plague Tale: Innocence to fans? A: A Plague Tale: Innocence on Xbox One is of course naturally backward compatible with Xbox Series X|S but we really wanted to offer our fans the HD version the game deserves, with enhanced visuals and smoother gameplay thanks to the 60fps. The title is also cross-save meaning your progression and your achievements from the Xbox One will carry over to the Xbox Series consoles. It's a great opportunity to replay the game to achieve your 1000 Gamerscore if you missed a few flowers!  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: We have just announced the sequel to our first opus – A Plague Tale: Requiem, coming in 2022. 4K resolution enables us to craft the most beautiful and immersive action-adventure game we have ever dreamt of. It pushes the boundaries of our landscapes and helps us develop epic-scale, never-before-seen rat waves that the players will have to face. And that is just terribly exciting.  A Plague Tale: InnocenceFocus Home Interactive $49.99 Xbox One X Enhanced Free Trial Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. Hunted by Inquisition soldiers and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, Amicia and Hugo will come to know and trust each other. As they struggle to survive against overwhelming odds, they will fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world. Experience Next-Gen Upgrades and New Content in Doom Eternal's Update 6 The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood is Unleashed and Optimized for Xbox Series X|S A Plague Tale: Requiem Revealed  |
| “It’s All There” with Xbox All Access Posted: 06 Jul 2021 07:00 AM PDT At Xbox, we're always looking for ways to give our fans even more choice in how to jump into the next generation of gaming—and to have some fun doing it. Whether you're upgrading to the newest consoles or joining the Xbox family for the first time, Xbox All Access gives you everything you need to get playing — an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — from just $24.99 a month for 24 months with no upfront cost.^ As gamers begin the next generation of play on Xbox Series X|S, we do so remembering the great experiences we had before with excitement for what's to come. And no one knows how to navigate the waters of love, loss and love again than 90s R&B singers. So, we thought, what better way to celebrate the reimagining of how you can join Xbox with the all-inclusive offer of Xbox All Access than with the '90s R&B sensation, All-4-One, reimagining "I Swear," their 1994 ballad? In the music video, shot and edited in a nostalgic '90s-style, the band takes us on a journey from reminiscing about our favorite gaming experiences and memories of years past to those waiting for us on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Aptly narrated by the band with custom lyrics centered on Xbox All Access, "It's All There" highlights the benefits and ease of your all-inclusive pass to Xbox. "It's All There" speaks the heart and truth of Xbox All Access. It's all there. Xbox All Access gives you everything you need to get into gaming with Xbox – not only an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, but also a library of over 100 high-quality games for console, PC, phones, and tablets with 24-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included. Plus, you get all new Xbox Game Studios titles the same day they release, including Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite, and so many more. All-4-One low monthly price! And don’t worry about leaving the favorite gaming experiences behind, with backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S you can enjoy 1000s of your favorite Xbox games from across four generations. Xbox All Access is available in twelve countries around the world and will come to more partners in more countries over the next year. Click here to learn more about Xbox All Access and look out for more nostalgic Xbox All Access '90s themed content in the coming days. Related:Notifications Being Enabled for Xbox Insider Content! Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bloodroots, Farming Simulator 19, UFC 4, and More New Games with Gold for July 2021  |
| Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bloodroots, Farming Simulator 19, UFC 4, and More Posted: 06 Jul 2021 06:00 AM PDT Summer is heating up and we're ready to catch the next wave of great Xbox Game Pass games coming soon. Now let's kick back, relax, and enjoy these new arrivals! Coming SoonDragon Quest Builders 2 (Cloud) – July 8 Tropico 6 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 8  UFC 4 (Console) EA Play – July 8 Bloodroots (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 15  Farming Simulator 19 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 15  The Medium (Cloud) ID@Xbox – July 15 In Case You Missed ItGoing Under (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) Availability Expands to PC and Apple Devices Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is available to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with Windows 10 PCs and Apple phones and tablets, on Xbox.com, across 22 countries. Xbox Cloud Gaming is also now powered by custom Xbox Series X hardware, bringing you faster load times and improved frame rates. Simply go to xbox.com/play on Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Safari on your PC or mobile device to start playing hundreds of games from the Xbox Game Pass library. Learn more here! DLC / Game UpdatesA Plague Tale: Innocence Series X|S Update – Available now Astroneer: Jet Powered Update – Available now Black Desert: Corsair Update – Available now Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes Event – Available until August 3 Doom Eternal Series X|S Update – Available now Gears 5 Operation 7 Free Update – Available now Grounded Shroom and Doom Update – Available now Greedfall Series X|S Update – Available now Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege: Year 6 Season 2 North Star – Available now Zombie Army 4: Abaddon Asylum DLC – Available now Fallout 76 Steel Reign Update – July 7 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate PerksHere are lots of brand-new Perks to go claim in the Perks Gallery on your Xbox Console, Xbox App on Windows 10 PC, or the Xbox Game Pass Mobile app for iOS/Android.  Space Jam: A New Legacy The Game – Play It First with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Black Desert – Special Gift Bundle – Available now Apex Legends – Protocol 3 Weapon Charm – Available now World of Warships: Legends – Navy of the Realm – Available now Xbox Game Pass QuestsStarting on July 6, Xbox Game Pass members can earn 2x points for completing Quests built around select games celebrating 20 Years of Xbox. Check for Quests on your Xbox console or the Xbox Game Pass mobile app. You can also learn more about Xbox Game Pass Quests here. Check out the new July monthly Quests you can start today:
Leaving SoonIt's time to prepare to say farewell to the games leaving the Xbox Game Pass library on July 15, including a batch of EA Play games to be delisted from The Play List on July 14. Remember, you can use your Game Pass member discount to save up to 20% on games leaving the Game Pass library, while PC and Ultimate members can save up to 10% on the EA Play games. July 14 (EA Play)
July 15
That concludes our first round of July announcements! We'll be back later this month with more news, but in the meantime be sure to follow @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC on Twitter to get a heads up when these games are available to play. From there, you can download these games straight to your Xbox console or PC from the Xbox Game Pass mobile app! See you next time! Related:Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes 2021 Event is Now Live "It's All There" with Xbox All Access Meet the Enemies Featured in the New GreedFall Expansion The De Vespe Conspiracy  |
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