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- Fallout 76’s Bombs Drop Event Brings Spooky Scorched, Sales, and Free Play Week
- Go Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball FighterZ with Xbox Game Pass
- Football Manager 2022 and Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition Debut November 9 with Xbox Game Pass
- Celebrate 25 Million Sea of Thieves Players with an In-Game Gold Giveaway and 25 Things to Try!
- Celebrating Three Epic Months of Back-to-Back Blockbuster Game Launches in Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft Flight Simulator Announces Reno Air Races Release Date
- Coming Soon: Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition
- Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Age of Empires IV, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and More
| Fallout 76’s Bombs Drop Event Brings Spooky Scorched, Sales, and Free Play Week Posted: 19 Oct 2021 01:00 PM PDT In the world of Fallout, October can be a somber time remembering Bombs Drop Day — the moment in the series' timeline where nuclear war devasted the planet. However, it also gave players an irradiated Appalachia to explore, build and quest with friends in Fallout 76, so we're making Bombs Drop Day a day to celebrate with a Spooky Scorched in-game event, sale and more! Join in the Free Play WeekHaven't emerged from your Vault yet? Take your first steps into Appalachia for free from October 19 to October 25 during our Free Play Week! Want to keep playing after the Free Play Week is over? Pick up the full game (at a discount; more on that in just a moment) and all your progress will carry over, allowing you to jump right back in and keep playing. Players on console will need an active Xbox Live Gold membership to partake in the Free Play Week. Additionally, the Windows 10 PC edition of the game will not support the Free Play Week promotion. PC players looking to access the Free Play Week can do so via the Bethesda.net, Steam, or Xbox Play Anywhere versions of the game. Save During Out Bombs Drop SaleFrom now until October 26, you can save up to 75% on Fallout 76 with our Bombs Drop Sale in the Xbox Store — perfect for players itching for more adventure after the Free Play Week, or just to grab an extra copy for a friend so they can join up with you! We'll also be discounting items in-game through October 25 with a Scrip Surplus and up to 50% off of Purveyor items. Atoms will also be on sale through October 25, allowing you to save big on Atoms to spend on new clothing and armor, C.A.M.P. items, emotes, and more. Trick or Treat with Spooky ScorchedFinally, the Halloween season makes its way to Appalachia in Fallout 76! Starting October 19 until November 2, players might stumble upon Scorched dressed up in costume and handing out goodies. Okay, they're less 'handing out goodies' and more 'dropping goodies when defeated,' but that's no reason not to partake in a little trick-or-treating out in Appalachia. Learn more about the Spooky Scorched event in our Inside the Vault feature here. Whether you're a newcomer or wasteland veteran, ring in Bombs Drop Day with your fellow Vault Dwellers and jump into Fallout 76 today! For more news and information on Fallout 76, head on over to fallout.com or check out our official Twitter account.   Fallout 76: Steel Dawn Deluxe EditionBethesda Softworks $59.99 $23.99 Steel Dawn is the first chapter in the new Brotherhood of Steel questline, free for Fallout 76 players. Paladin Leila Rahmani and her troops have arrived from California to establish a new Appalachian chapter. Work with or against the other Factions to achieve success. Visit settlements populated with new NPCs and unlock powerful weapons and armor from the Brotherhood arsenal. Join in their mission to rebuild society and aid in securing valuable technology – but only you can determine how it will be used. In addition to the full game, the Fallout 76: Steel Dawn Deluxe Edition includes bonus in–game digital items: • Brotherhood of Steel Scouting Tower – Survey Appalachia for new threats and opportunities from this massive Scouting Tower. • Brotherhood of Steel Salute – Ad Victoriam, Brothers. • Brotherhood of Steel Barricade – One more tool to protect against the new dangers of Appalachia. • Brotherhood Tactical Field Pack – Never be caught unprepared with the Tactical Field Pack. • Brotherhood Barracks Locker – Keep your valuable finds safe and sound with the Barracks Locker. • Brotherhood Reclaimed Power Armor Paint – Use what you find and reclaim Appalachia!  Fallout 4: Game of the Year EditionBethesda Softworks $39.99 $9.99 Get the complete post-nuclear adventure from Bethesda Game Studios and winner of more than 200 'Best Of' awards, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year. Fallout 4 G.O.T.Y. includes the critically acclaimed core game and all six official add-ons including Automatron, Wasteland Workshop, Far Harbor, Contraptions Workshop, Vault-Tec Workshop, and Nuka-World. As the sole survivor of Vault 111, you enter a world destroyed by nuclear war. Every second is a fight for survival, and every choice is yours. Only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Welcome home. https://bethesda.net/en/document/privacy-policy  Fallout: New VegasBethesda Softworks $14.99 $4.49 Xbox Game Pass Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting "See Game Manual". Experience all the sights and sounds of fabulous New Vegas, brought to you by Vault-Tec, America's First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation. Explore the treacherous wastes of the Great Southwest from the safety and comfort of your very own vault: Meet new people, confront terrifying creatures, and arm yourself with the latest high-tech weaponry as you make a name for yourself on a thrilling new journey across the Mojave wasteland. A word of warning, however – while Vault-Tec engineers have prepared for every contingency,* in Vegas, fortunes can change in an instant. Enjoy your stay.* Should not be construed as a legally-binding claim.  Fallout 3Bethesda Softworks $14.99 $4.49 Xbox One X Enhanced Xbox Game Pass This game supports English. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting "See Game Manual". Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Fallout 3 includes an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters. Every minute is a fight for survival against the terrors of the outside world – radiation, Super Mutants, and hostile mutated creatures. From Vault-Tec®, America's First Choice in Post-Nuclear Simulation™. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Age of Empires IV, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and More Explore Fallout Worlds in Fallout 76 Today Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Final Fantasy XIII, The Artful Escape, and More  |
| Go Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball FighterZ with Xbox Game Pass Posted: 19 Oct 2021 10:00 AM PDT Get ready to square up, FighterZ! Dragon Ball FighterZ, the critically acclaimed 2D fighting game, is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass on October 21! Dragon Ball FighterZ was born from what makes the Dragon Ball series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, Dragon Ball FighterZ maximizes high end anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay to audiences worldwide.  Dragon Ball FighterZ boasts a dynamic 3vs3 tag/support system which will allow you to train multiple fighters and master more than one fighting style. With a large roster of beloved characters, you can create your dream team with fan-favorite Z Fighters such as Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo. You can also choose to mix and match with villains such as Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu. The combinations are endless! Certain character combinations can also unlock special dialogue before a fight between members of your own team, or with characters on the opposing team. We encourage you to try out different combinations to truly experience what makes this game special. To help you master those killer combos, check out the Practice modes that can be accessed from the Lobby. Newcomers to the game will benefit from a quick round in the Battle Tutorial Mode, which introduces players to basic battle mechanics. From there, the Training and Combo Challenge modes will be invaluable tools in helping you get a leg up on your opponents.  Epic combat isn't the only thing Dragon Ball FighterZ offers. Fans of the series can also enjoy famous scenes from the anime faithfully reproduced in 60fps and 1080p resolution. Using the power of the Unreal engine and the talented team at Arc System Works, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a visual tour-de-force that is just as much fun to look at as it is to play. Now's Xbox Game Pass members experience one of the best fighting games of the decade! Whether you're a long-time Dragon Ball fan or a newcomer, Dragon Ball FighterZ has something for everyone. Hope to see you on the battlefield! Related:Celebrating Three Epic Months of Back-to-Back Blockbuster Game Launches in Xbox Game Pass Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Age of Empires IV, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and More New Dungeon and Halloween Events Now Live in Black Desert  |
| Football Manager 2022 and Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition Debut November 9 with Xbox Game Pass Posted: 19 Oct 2021 09:00 AM PDT Last month we revealed the historic, headline-grabbing news that Football Manager 2022 with Xbox Game Pass for PC and Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition with Xbox Game Pass will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass on November 9. Like you, we're counting down the days until you'll be able to take your seat in the digital dugout. Let's delve into new features and game upgrades to give you an idea of what you can expect in both FM22 and FM22 Xbox as you work your way to becoming a managerial great.  Unparalleled RealismFootball Manager is the closest experience there is to being a real manager at one of the world's greatest football teams. The professional world of football has been carefully modelled and recreated to empower you to live out you dreams in your own football story. From signing the best talent and youth prospects, to creating a winning tactical identity – you're in control of the decisions that define your club's legacy. In FM22, you'll have full control over all aspects of football management – both on and off the pitch. You'll not only be tasked with building a team capable of challenging for the biggest prizes in football, but you'll have to deal with the demands and expectations of your players, the fans, the owners and the media along the way. FM22 Xbox takes you away from the media circus and streamlines your interactions with fans and the owners, allowing you to focus on the managerial essentials – transfers, tactics and matchdays. If you want to focus solely on squad building and escalate your ascent to the top of the footballing world, there's also the option to skip straight to the final whistle using our 'Instant Result' feature which simulates your result. Tailored to work across the Xbox ecosystem, FM22 Xbox is designed to make full use of the Xbox Controller – including a wealth of improvements in this area for the new season – and harnesses the power of Play Anywhere technology that allows you to transfer your progress between your console and Windows 10 PC using the same Xbox Live profile. If you're playing on Xbox Series X|S, you'll also benefit from stunning 4K visuals.  New Season, New FeaturesThis year, we've placed a real emphasis on giving you more tools to succeed. We've focused on making the squad information more intuitive and actionable. We've also improved the interactions you have with key backroom members, who now support you far better – just like in the real world of football. As well as boosting your pre-match planning, we've introduced a wide range of features that advance our everlasting pursuit of creating the perfect football management simulation. A major new addition across both FM22 and FM22 Xbox is the Data Hub. This is the home of all your analytics and where you can gain insights and advice from your backroom team that can boost your chances of success on matchday. From data on your team's overall performance to individual player analysis that can influence how you manage their development, there is more information that can shape how you get the best out of your squad. You can also access new data visualisations such as pass maps and momentum graphs that make it clearer where things went right or wrong for your team over the course of the 90 minutes. In FM22, you can take things even further and take more hands-on role with data analysis, requesting reports and visualisations on specific areas. The best clubs use data to power their performance on the pitch… now you can also. We've brought a suite of improvements and upgrades to the match experience in both FM22 and FM22 Xbox that make it our most realistic simulation of on-pitch action to date. An improved animation system – including the addition of root motion – ensures that player movements on and off the ball are better replicated. On the ball, players will now benefit from a wider range of animations – such as Cruyff turns –that can help unlock opposition defences while returning managers will notice big improvements in the smoothness of player animations. Our AI has also reached new levels with enhancements to the pressing system as well as tweaks to pass accuracy and first touches that make the passage of play over a match feel more realistic than ever. We've also introduced a new player role, the Wide Centre-Back, which can be deployed in a back three defence to either overlap the midfield and turn defence into attack or hang back and deal with the threat of opposition wingers cutting inside. Transfer Deadline Day has also been expanded in both FM22 and FM22 Xbox to include more of the excitement, speculation and intrigue that surrounds one of the most dramatic days in the football calendar. You'll be more informed of done deals as they happen as well as deals that are under negotiation and players that have just become available on the market for you to snatch from under a rival's nose. We recently delved into these features and other FM22 additions such as the new Staff Meeting in our In the Studio series, featuring special guests from the SI team and the world of football, such as Fabrizio Romano. Both episodes can be found on the Football Manager YouTube channel. This year for FM22 Xbox, we've placed a lot of focus on improving the way that the game's user interface works with the Xbox Controller to make navigating from screen to screen even easier. We've revisited the UI across the whole game and looked at ways that we can make improvements across a multitude of screens that add up to a significantly improved experience when using the Xbox Controller. This is particularly noticeable when scrolling through screens containing tables and lists with the new ability to multi-select rows of information. You'll also want to keep an ear out while working your way through the game as we've added in some new sound effects as you interact with the UI. Finally, another new feature specifically built for FM22 Xbox is News Effects. This gives you clear feedback on how player morale or player attributes (such as Passing or Tackling) have been impacted by your actions or events at your club, for example if you comment on transfer speculation relating to a particular player in your squad. They're displayed along the bottom of relevant news items with positive effects being reflected with a thumbs up and a thumbs down displaying if the player or group of players have been negatively affected.  Earn It for your ClubOvercoming the odds and earning your success is what Football Manager is all about. Whether it's fighting your way to the top of the game and shocking the world or clawing your way back from the brink – these are the moments that taste sweetest. With more than 2,000 clubs across 53 nations available for you to choose from, where will you earn it in FM22 and FM22 Xbox? Related:Football Manager 2022 Launching Day One with Xbox Game Pass Lead Your Team to Glory in Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition, Coming December 1  |
| Celebrate 25 Million Sea of Thieves Players with an In-Game Gold Giveaway and 25 Things to Try! Posted: 19 Oct 2021 07:00 AM PDT Summary
The pirate ranks of the Sea of Thieves continue to swell, as we're happy to announce that we've reached the auspicious milestone of 25 million players! With the introduction of Seasons earlier this year, and our epic crossover with Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean in Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life, we've seen a huge influx of players casting off for the first time and enjoying all the new features and content. We're going to need a bigger boat… With so many sailors heading out for the first time, and well over a year gone by since we outlined 38 Things Added to Sea of Thieves Since Launch, we want to mark the 25 million player milestone by showcasing 25 new features we've introduced since then. As an extra celebration, anyone who plays Sea of Thieves between October 19th (3pm BST) and October 26th (3pm BST) will receive a special login bonus of 25,000 gold and 25 Doubloons. On top of that, one randomly picked pirate who hands in treasure during this period will earn a payout of 25 million in gold! Now let's list our 25 things to try – and don't worry if you're yet to set sail on the Sea of Thieves or it's been a while since you were out on the waves, as all major content updates have been added for free so you can jump in and enjoy the experience right away! Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Our biggest addition to Sea of Thieves since 2019's Anniversary Update, the big Disney crossover Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life sends you on an adventure alongside Captain Jack Sparrow in five brand new Tall Tales, where you'll clash with the infamous Davy Jones on a quest to save the pirate way of life. Engage in epic battles, solve puzzles and explore places not just in the Sea of Thieves but beneath and beyond it too! Seasons Introduced at the beginning of 2021, Seasons overhauled both Sea of Thieves' update schedule and in-game progression system to give players new ways to play on the seas. We're currently in the swing of Season Four and you can read about how Seasons work right here, but in short – each Season lasts roughly three months and brings in new features, so far including new areas to explore, Voyages, Events and rewards, along with 100 levels of Seasonal progression to be climbed just by playing the game, awarding Season-specific goodies.  The Sunken Kingdom First seen as part of the Tall Tales in Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life, the Sunken Kingdom acts as the tentpole feature of Season Four, letting you dive deep into the Sirens' undersea realm. Explore sunken Siren Shrines and uncover their mysteries, face down waves of Sirens and Ocean Crawlers as you scour Siren Treasuries, haul up brand new Coral treasures and more! Emissaries Added as part of 2020's Ships of Fortune update and recently expanded upon in Season Two, the Emissary system gives you an opportunity to act as an envoy of the Trading Companies on the seas. By raising your reputation and then raising an Emissary Flag, you can earn extra gold, reputation and special rewards from the Company you're representing as you hand in loot and defeat threats on the Sea of Thieves. Be warned, though – flying an Emissary Flag makes you a target for The Reaper's Bones… Trials and Deeds Added alongside Seasons in early 2021, Trials and Deeds provide sets of mini-challenges to tackle, awarding extra Renown to boost your climb to level 100 and unlock a wide range of rewards along the way. Each Season brings a refreshed pool of Trials and Deeds – can you complete them all before the Season ends? The Reaper's Bones The followers of this belligerent Trading Company were introduced alongside the Emissary system in the Ships of Fortune update. The Reaper's Bones strive for superiority and have no respect for the other Trading Companies, wanting only to send their Emissaries to a watery grave and take their Flags as trophies. If you see an Emissary of The Reaper's Bones out on the waves, be prepared for a fight. Of course, you can also choose to join them yourself… Crew Costumes First introduced with the haunting Soulflame Crew Set in 2020's Fate of the Damned update, Crew Costumes allow all crew members to dress up together in themed costumes, as long as one person owns the set – whether it's as members of Captain Jack Sparrow's motley crew or sailors from a faraway desert kingdom. Treasure Vault Voyages As the key addition in 2020's gilded Vaults of the Ancients update, Treasure Vault Voyages let you channel your inner bank robber by tracking down keys and breaking into hidden Vaults dotted around the Sea of Thieves. Solve the puzzle inside each Vault, and a Chest of Ancient Tributes is yours for the taking! Spend too long counting the gold inside, and the closing Vault may end up being your tomb…  Ashen Lords Signalled by a swirling red tornado, it's always a big event when an Ashen Lord arrives on the Sea of Thieves. The headline addition in July 2020's Ashen Winds update, Ashen Lord battles present a fearsome challenge as you contend with not just these burning brigands' fiery assaults but waves of Ashen Skeletons and red-hot magma raining from the skies. Vanquish one of these lieutenants of Captain Flameheart and a flame-belching Ashen Winds Skull is yours to command. New Shanties Need a rousing song to play as your cannons rip through an enemy Galleon? Want to kick off a pirate's birthday party with a festive ditty? Our crews' original shanty songbooks were fleshed out with plenty of new options in 2020, including Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and that old classic, Happy Birthday. Rumour has it there's also a special unlockable shanty for dedicated Commendation hunters in Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life… Tall Tale Checkpoints Added as part of May 2020's Lost Treasures update, this highly requested quality of life feature allows you to save your progress through the epic narrative-driven Tall Tales by reaching specific points along the way. Should someone on your crew have to nip off to make their dinner or if you find a persistent crew of Reapers on your tail, Tall Tale checkpoints give you the ability to pause your adventure without having to circle back to the beginning when you dive back in. Captain Flameheart Not only are his lieutenants yearning for a scrap, the feared skipper of the Burning Blade himself made a grand (re)appearance on the Sea of Thieves in the Haunted Shores update, complete with his ghostly armada. As his huge leering head in the sky taunts you into battle, expert helmsmen can try their luck at sinking Flameheart's fleet to earn some phantasmal plunder, including devastating Wraith Cannonballs. If you want to hunt Ghost Ships, but don't want the added pressure of Flameheart bellowing at you about supplies, you can also take on Ghost Ship Voyages with the Order of Souls and secure some valuable Damned treasures to cash in. Cats and Dogs These hotly demanded pets can now be found mingling with their avian and simian friends in the Pirate Emporium, meaning you can choose from a selection of four-legged breeds to join you on your high seas adventures. From the stocky Ragamuffin to the fluffy Inu, any one of these furry companions will act as the perfect mascot for your crew's wild adventures. Before you ask – yes, you can pet them. Sirens One of the many new threats that emerged as part of Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life, these denizens of the deep will emerge from the depths if you stay in the water too long, and also fiercely guard their Sunken Kingdom against intruders. While Sirens attack up close with their sharp claws, the fearsome Siren Leaders can also attack from afar using the Trident of Dark Tides. Don't forget to pick up the Siren Gems they drop once defeated! Emissary Trade Routes A tentpole featured added in Season Two, Trade Routes allow Merchant Alliance Emissaries to live the life of dedicated high seas traders. By acquiring Commodity Crates at an Outpost, canny corsairs can turn a tidy profit by consulting prices and selling these stashes of unprocessed raw materials at other Outposts. Remember – buy low, sell high! Plunder Pass If you want to max out the rewards on offer as you gain Renown and climb through the progression levels of each Season, the optional Plunder Pass adds exclusive goodies to the pool that aren't available anywhere else. Purchasable from the Pirate Emporium with Ancient Coins, a new Plunder Pass arrives each Season with a fresh crop of rewards, either partially or completely exclusive to that Pass until the Season ends! Trident of Dark Tides The signature weapon of the Sirens, this powerful pronged projectile weapon can be found around the Sea of Thieves or within the Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Tall Tales and put to use for your own purposes. Charging the Trident to full power fires off an explosive bubble that packs a real punch – watch out for friendly fire! Lost Shipments Introduced in Season One, these Voyages let you help the Merchant Alliance find ships that never completed their trade missions. Track a ship's projected path, find clues to its fate along the way and collect the vessel's Manifest from its sunken remains. Keep an eye out for the key to the Captain's Quarters on your search, as the most valuable cargo is waiting inside for the taking… Ocean Crawlers Introduced in Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life, this triumvirate of deep-sea baddies shake up combat encounters with their unique skillsets. The hulking Crab packs a real punch and can protect its allies with a coral shield, the Hermit can belch clouds of poisonous spores and burrow underground, while the Eel-ectric can electrify both friend and foe with its shocking attacks. Twitch Drops If you've linked your Sea of Thieves and Twitch accounts together, you can tune in to Partnered Sea of Thieves streamers when Twitch Drops are active to earn free in-game items! Twitch Drops happen in intervals throughout a Season with new pieces of a selected cosmetic set on offer each time, so don't miss out. Reviving Getting blown up by a Gunpowder Barrel or burnt to a crisp by a firebomb no longer guarantees you a trip to the Ferry of the Damned! Crewmates can now revive downed players by reaching them in time to coax their soul back into their body. Should help be too far away, you can choose to speed up your soul's passage to the other side instead, getting you back to the action that little bit faster. Resource Crates A long-requested feature added in Season Two earlier this year, Resource Crates allow you to easily prep for your next outing by stocking up at any Outpost. Whether it's cannonballs, wooden planks or even a box full of bananas you need, you can save yourself having to run around rifling through barrels at the start of each session by picking up one of these pre-filled crates from the Merchant Alliance! Phantoms Joining the fray alongside Sirens and Ocean Crawlers in Season Three, Phantoms now haunt islands up and down the Sea of Thieves, spooking unsuspecting sailors with their ferocious speed and ability to phase in and out of combat. Watch out for their vicious lunge, and attack when they become visible! Forts of Fortune These supercharged Skeleton Forts will net you a bumper loot haul, complete with guaranteed Athena's Treasures, but they involve dealing with extra waves of foes including some explosive surprises and gruelling boss waves. Beware of bandits too, as the Fort of Fortune Key shows up for all players once the Fort has been conquered – so make sure you've got a clear escape route… Accessibility Updates Even as we expand Sea of Thieves' world with new gameplay experiences, we've made it our mission to regularly add accessibility features in our free content updates, removing barriers so that anyone can come and enjoy their own pirate adventure. From options such as single stick navigation through to text-to-speech conversion and the ability to tweak elements such as text size and position on screen, making Sea of Thieves accessible to all is a crucial ongoing aim for us as a team. If you have any further suggestions for accessibility features, let us know via our Support site! So those are our top 25 picks of recent features to check out in Sea of Thieves – there's still so much more we could have mentioned including highlights of our regularly refreshed time-limited Events, ongoing quality of life additions, and new batches of Commendations and Xbox achievements. But for now, a big thank you to each of our 25 million players to date, a warm welcome to all our curious new corsairs, and a reminder to log in for your celebratory windfall of gold and Doubloons! New to Sea of Thieves? Join the fun with our Maiden Voyage, a narrative-driven tutorial experience. New players will begin their travels within this scenario – and more tips can be picked up from our online Pirate Academy, which provides invaluable information on topics ranging from sailing to swordplay. Learn more about Sea of Thieves at www.xbox.com/seaofthieves, or join the ongoing adventure at www.seaofthieves.com where you can embark on an epic journey with one of gaming's most welcoming communities! Related:Xbox and MAC Cosmetics Bring Game Pass Characters to Life This Halloween Join the Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 – Closed Beta! Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Back 4 Blood, Destiny 2: Beyond Light for PC, and More  |
| Celebrating Three Epic Months of Back-to-Back Blockbuster Game Launches in Xbox Game Pass Posted: 19 Oct 2021 07:00 AM PDT This has been a remarkable year for Team Xbox and for you, our fans. We welcomed Bethesda to the family, announced a new slate of games together in June, and launched Psychonauts 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator, two of the highest-rated games of the year, into Xbox Game Pass. Twenty-five million players have now joined us in Sea of Thieves and your passion for Series X-shaped appliances has made the "Mini Fridge" a real thing. Our players are at the heart of everything we do and we couldn't be more thankful for your incredible support. Now, just weeks before the Xbox 20th anniversary in November, we're excited to kick-off three epic months of back-to-back blockbuster game launches in Game Pass:
Our teams have also been expanding on the games you love. These last few months you explored Minecraft: Caves & Cliffs Part 1, Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life, State of Decay 2: Homecoming, Grounded: Hot and Hazy, and last week's Halo: The Master Chief Collection Season 8. We're honored that millions of you continue to play in these worlds together. Over the past two decades, the Xbox community has made gaming a place of joy, inspiration, education, and social connection. Games build bridges and forge bonds between friends and family, as well as give people new ways to connect.  We invite you to join us on Nov. 15 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Xbox and Halo with a fun, digital broadcast for fans around the globe. While we won't announce any new games, this anniversary broadcast will be a special look back at 20 years of Xbox. We'll share more details soon, so stay tuned. We’ve been hard at work to deliver three months of back-to-back game launches. And while we hope you’ll join us in celebrating 20 years of Xbox history, know that we’re hard at work on the road ahead and what’s to come in the next 20 years. Related:Go Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball FighterZ with Xbox Game Pass Coming Soon: Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition Microsoft Flight Simulator Announces Reno Air Races Release Date  |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator Announces Reno Air Races Release Date Posted: 19 Oct 2021 07:00 AM PDT Experience the Fastest Motorsport in the World on November 18!It's a great time to be a part of the Microsoft Flight Simulator community! We announced and teased at gamescom that Reno Air Races, the world's fastest motorsport, would be coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator soon. We are excited to announce today that the Reno Air Races: Expansion Pack and Reno Air Races: Full Collection will be available for purchase in the Microsoft Flight Simulator marketplace starting on November 18.  The Microsoft Flight Simulator team worked closely with the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) and dozens of pilots and owners to develop highly authentic recreations of many of the world's most famous racing aircraft.  The Reno Air Races: Full Collection offers 40 officially licensed aircraft, including 10 North American P-51 Mustangs, 10 North American T-6 Texans, 10 Aero L-39 Albatros', and 10 Aviat Pitts Special S1S. Among them are many famous "Gold" champions like Miss America, Strega, Voodoo, Baron's Revenge, Radial Velocity, Six-Cat, American Spirit, and Pipsqueak, and many of the other top racers. All these amazing aircraft and the full online racing experience are included, all for $59.99.  For those who just want to get their feet wet and race with their friends, the Reno Air Races: Expansion Pack is a great entry point. It includes the exhilarating online multiplayer racing experience along with four highly detailed starter aircraft: a North American T-6 Texan, a North American P-51 Mustang, an Aero L-39 Albatros, and an Aviat Pitts Special S1S, all for $19.99.  We can't wait for you and your friends to experience this thrilling air racing experience on November 18. The sky is calling! Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass, Windows 10 with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and Steam. For the latest information on Microsoft Flight Simulator, stay tuned to @MSFSOfficial on Twitter. Related:Coming Soon: Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition Celebrating Three Epic Months of Back-to-Back Blockbuster Game Launches in Xbox Game Pass Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update VI – Austria, Germany and Switzerland Available Free Today  |
| Coming Soon: Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition Posted: 19 Oct 2021 07:00 AM PDT Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition Coming November 18!It has been an amazing journey since we launched Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC. The core flight simmer audience embraced the new experience immediately and with Xbox Game Pass for PC, a new audience of PC gamers was attracted who had previously never played a flight simulator before.  In July 2021, we launched Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X|S and welcomed millions of console players to the flight simulation experience. We introduced new features such as Discovery Flights, expanded tutorials, Flight Assistant, Map Labels, and Land Anywhere, that are aimed to assist newcomers to successfully enter the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator. This release brought numerous improvements to the sim including significant performance gains that benefitted the PC audience as well. And the launch was just the beginning. Throughout the past 14 months, we delivered major monthly updates: six World Updates and six Sim Updates that constantly improve the experience. And today, we are pleased to announce the Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year (GOTY) Edition. This new edition celebrates all the positive feedback, reviews and awards garnered, but it is also a "Thank You" to our fans – new and old – that have made Microsoft Flight Simulator such a phenomenon.  Here is what is included in the GOTY Edition: New Aircraft We are adding 5 brand new aircraft to Microsoft Flight Simulator:
 New Airports We are adding 8 handcrafted airports in Central Europe and the United States:
The Game of the Year release is adding information about 545 previously missing airports in the United States. New Missions Based on the popularity of the recently introduced Discovery Flights, we are adding an additional 6 locations (Helsinki, Freiburg im Breisgau, Mecca, Monument Valley, Singapore, and Mount Cook) to this popular series. New Tutorials To further expand the onboarding experience, we are adding 14 new tutorials, introducing simmers to Bush flying (in an Icon A5) and IFR (in a Cessna 172). New Features We are also pleased to introduce several highly requested features by the community: an updated weather system, early access to DX12, and a dev mode replay system. New Photogrammetry Cities As part of our ongoing collaboration with Bing Maps, we are pleased to add a number of new photogrammetry cities: Helsinki (Finland), Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), Brighton, Derby, Eastbourne, Newcastle, and Nottingham (UK) and Utrecht (Netherlands).  Windows 11 Collaboration To celebrate the launch of Windows 11, from October 19 to November 18, we have selected 11 landmarks across the globe that will be lit up in Windows blue within Microsoft Flight Simulator. In addition, we are releasing a special Windows 11 themed livery for the EXTRA 330LT for simmers to add to their collection. And, best of all, the Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition will be available as a free update for existing players on PC and Xbox Series X|S. For new users, the GOTY Edition is the perfect entry point to flight simming as it offers an even richer experience, and it will be the item they purchase as we are retiring the original. We can't wait for you to experience this expanded edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator on November 18. We encourage you to invite your friends to experience the wonders of flight. The sky is calling! Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass, Windows 10/11 with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and Steam. For the latest information on Microsoft Flight Simulator, stay tuned to @MSFSOfficial on Twitter. Related:Microsoft Flight Simulator Announces Reno Air Races Release Date Celebrating Three Epic Months of Back-to-Back Blockbuster Game Launches in Xbox Game Pass Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update VI – Austria, Germany and Switzerland Available Free Today  |
| Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Age of Empires IV, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and More Posted: 19 Oct 2021 06:00 AM PDT In this edition of Coming Soon to Game Pass, we're bringing you a variety of games to look forward to. Seeking an epic fighting game experience? Want to explore space from your couch? Looking for a real-time-strategy game with deep roots in the history of PC gaming coming day one with Game Pass for PC? We've got you covered on all the above and much more. It's going to be a great month, let's jump in! Available TodayInto the Pit (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox Outriders (PC)  Coming SoonDragon Ball FighterZ (Cloud and Console) – October 21  Echo Generation (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 21 Everspace 2 (Game Preview) (PC) ID@Xbox – October 21 Age of Empires IV (PC) – October 28  Alan Wake's American Nightmare (Console and PC) – October 28 Backbone (Console) ID@Xbox – October 28 Bassmaster Fishing 2022 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 28 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 28 The Forgotten City (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 28 DLC / Game UpdatesHalo: The Master Chief Collection Season 8 – Available now Grounded: Hot and Hazy Update – October 20 Minecraft: The Spooky Gourdian – Available until November 2 Minecraft Dungeons: The Spookier Fall Event – Available until November 2 Play 100+ Great Games with Custom Xbox Touch Controls Ultimate members can now play 100+ games with Xbox touch controls, including fan favorites such as Scarlet Nexus, Hades, and Psychonauts 2, plus 13 more available starting today! Check out the full collection of touch-enabled games here and start playing from the Xbox app for Windows PCs, Xbox Game Pass mobile app on Android devices, or xbox.com/play on your Windows PC and Apple phones & tablets, no controller needed. Check out the list of new games with touch controls available today:
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate PerksWe have an extra special batch of Perks for you this week, featuring awesome content for the newly released Back 4 Blood! Claim all the Perks below via the Perks gallery on your Xbox console, Xbox app for Windows PCs, or Xbox Game Pass mobile app. Back 4 Blood: Battle-Hardened Bundle – Available Now Fallout 76 – Survival Bundle – Available Today Eternal Return: Ultimate Bundle – Available Today "The Cabin in the Woods" Rental – Available Today Leaving October 31The following games are leaving the Xbox Game Pass library on October 31. Be sure to set some time aside to give these games a proper send off. Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% on your purchase before they leave to keep them in your library!
That wraps up October's news! Make sure you're following us on Twitter at @XboxGamePassPC and @XboxGamePass for updates when these are available. Don't forget to have the Xbox Game Pass mobile app handy to press the install button when games are added to the library. See you next time! Related: Fallout 76's Bombs Drop Event Brings Spooky Scorched, Sales, and Free Play Week Go Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball FighterZ with Xbox Game Pass Celebrating Three Epic Months of Back-to-Back Blockbuster Game Launches in Xbox Game Pass  |
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