Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross
Xbox announced Free Play Days from August 13–17, offering free access to the Gears of War: E-Day beta, Sunderfolk, and Asdivine Cross for Game Pass members.
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Every ClipRaptor briefing sourced from Xbox Wire, with a direct link to the original publisher page. Page 3 of 4: briefings 61-90, published Jul 30, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026.
Kinetic Publishing Showcase Recap: Every Reveal, Including the New Sam Barlow Game
Kinetic Publishing unveiled its 2027–2028 game slate at its first showcase, highlighting five indie titles spanning horror, farming, Metroidvania, and RPG genres, alongside five developer teams.
Revisit the Arcade Racing Classic RIDGE RACER with ACA-Exclusive Features 30% Off Now
Xbox announced a 30% discount on Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer, a 1993 arcade racing classic by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The limited-time offer provides access to drifting mechanics and multiple modes.
Prepare for Emergence Day with the Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition XBOX Wireless Controllers
Xbox announced two new Gears of War: E-Day controllers to coincide with the game’s release, including a limited-edition wireless model and a customizable version via Xbox Design Lab starting September 30.
Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty – Meet the SEAF Squad Assembled to Take on The Illuminate
Super Earth has deployed a new SEAF squad in *Helldivers 2* to counter the Illuminate in the Devoid of Liberty zone, featuring four specialized units. The free update also adds four new emotes and veteran titles for...
Dive Beneath the Surface in Grounded 2's Biggest Update Yet: Into the Abyss
Grounded 2’s Into the Abyss update introduces a major underwater expansion for Brookhollow Park, adding new exploration, progression systems, and base-building mechanics. PlayStation 5 players can now join the Early...
Star Wars Zero Company: A New Hope for Turn-Based Tactics
Xbox announced *Star Wars Zero Company*, a turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars, developed by Bit Reactor and launching August 27, 2026.
No Man’s Sky Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Hello Games reflects on No Man’s Sky’s 10th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a small studio project to a continuously updated space exploration game with nearly 40 free updates.
Wild Blue Skies: How We Brought the Feel of a 90s Arcade Cockpit to XBOX
Xbox and Chuhai Labs announced Wild Blue Skies, an on-rails shooter blending 90s arcade aesthetics with modern gameplay, launching August 13 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts
THQ Nordic’s 2026 Digital Showcase unveiled new DLC, gameplay, and discounts, including REANIMAL’s first DLC chapter and pre-orders for Way of the Hunter 2, alongside a limited-time sale offering up to 90% off select...
Dinos Collide in Explosive On-Rails Shooter Tailbreak, Out Now
Tailbreak, an on-rails shooter featuring dinosaurs, launches today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, and PC, priced at $24.99 USD.
HELLDIVERS 2 x Warhammer 40,000 Legendary Warbond, Launching August 12
Helldivers 2 will introduce a Warhammer 40,000-themed Legendary Warbond on August 12, featuring new gear inspired by the Cadian Kasrkin and other units.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14
Xbox highlights new titles arriving August 10–14 across Series X|S, One, PC, and Game Pass, including EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27, No More Room in Hell 2, Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition, and more.
Puzzledorf Brings New Puzzles to Xbox in 2026
Puzzledorf, a puzzle game, will launch exclusively on Xbox on August 31, 2026, featuring new puzzles and mechanics unavailable elsewhere for two weeks.
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Early Access Trial Available Now With EA Play
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 offers a 10-hour early access trial via EA Play, allowing players to test new gameplay features before the full release.
Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites – A Major Free Update Powered by Community Feedback and Player Insights
Ubisoft Bordeaux has released Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites, a major free update for Xbox Series X|S, introducing a new story mission, expanded customization options, and community-driven improvements.
Free Play Days – NBA 2K26, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Wax Heads, and More
Xbox announced Free Play Days from August 6–14, offering free trials of NBA 2K26, Ghost Recon titles, Wax Heads, and Sports Renovations for members and non-members.
Monsters Are Coming! Launches on XBOX Series X|S on August 6 — With a New Update Built for Challenge Seekers
The city-defense game *Monsters Are Coming!* will launch on Xbox Series X|S on August 6, 2025, alongside a major update featuring a new Hero, Townhall, and weekly challenges.
Indie Selects for August 2026: Adventure is Calling This Summer
Xbox’s August 2026 Indie Selects lineup features six curated titles spanning wordless storytelling, dark fantasy, cozy life-sims, and survival horror, all available via the Indie Select Hub in the Xbox Store and...
Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists
Xbox Insiders gain new tools to capture gameplay with chat audio, sort achievements, restore cloud saves, and expand wishlists, with features rolling out gradually.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Xbox Game Pass will add 13 new titles starting August 4, including Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, and Date Everything!, alongside re-releases and genre experiments.
Beast of Reincarnation: Early-Game Tips to Help You Manage the Miasma
Game Freak’s *Beast of Reincarnation* blends action-RPG elements with Soulslike mechanics, offering early-game challenges and unique traversal tools like Emma’s vine-like hair.
Keep Your Cemetery Running (and the Zombies Out) in Zombie Graveyard Simulator
Xbox Series X|S players can now access an expanded version of Zombie Graveyard Simulator, featuring new content including the Stone Quarry & Workshop, Expeditions, and additional systems like dynamic weather and Chapel...
How a Bucket Full of Pink Cow Dung Became an Item in The Immortal John Triptych
The developer of *The Immortal John Triptych* shares the creative process behind a new puzzle involving a bucket of pink cow dung in the upcoming Xbox release on August 27.
Hard Work Pays off as Shard Squad Comes to XBOX
Shard Squad, a pixel-art roguelite by The Root Studios and Nuntius Games, launches on Xbox with Xbox Play Anywhere support, introducing over 20 playable monsters and Prime Evolution mechanics.
A New Look for Reforj: Explore the World’s Stunning Rixel Transformation
Xbox’s Reforj playtest update introduces Title Update 8, featuring a visual overhaul using Rixels—new geometric blocks replacing traditional pixels. The change reduces texture storage by 98.2% while improving clarity...
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7
Xbox announced new games arriving August 3–7 across Xbox platforms, including post-apocalyptic RPGs, life sims, hidden-object mysteries, and physics-based multiplayer titles.
A Microsoft Flight Simulator Cinderella Story: Building the A220 Airliner
Synaptic Simulations, a small team of young developers, released the A220 Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator through iniBuilds, marking their first professional product. The add-on, priced at $64.99, offers a...
XBOX App Available on Hisense and VIDAA OS-powered TVs
Microsoft announced the Xbox app is now available on Hisense and other VIDAA OS-powered smart TVs from 2024 to 2026 models, expanding game streaming options for users without dedicated gaming hardware.
Extract From the Gyldenmist: Dark Fantasy Extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter Arrives on XBOX
Mistfall Hunter, a dark fantasy extraction ARPG, launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Game Pass, introducing a high-stakes looting and combat experience set in the shattered world of Weavereach.