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As we celebrate 20 years since the first Xbox was sold to Japanese fans, we are proud to announce that the official home for all Xbox news and announcements, Xbox Wire, has also launched in Japan ! We are so excited to bring the joy and community of gaming to so many more fans, journalists and content creators, who will now be able to keep up to date with first-hand news and articles in Japanese about our consoles, services and content – including Xbox Series X, Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming and everything related to the Xbox Game Studios and partner studios. The announcement of a Japanese Xbox Wire comes at an incredible time for both Xbox and the Japanese gaming community, as we continue to see impressive growth locally. Japan remains one of the most important and fastest-growing markets for Xbox worldwide, and with the recent launch of the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in Japan, it’s important we establish a platform that ...

Today, the gaming world saw the release of the next big game from celebrated developer From Software: Elden Ring . The minds behind titles like Dark Souls and Sekiro worked with “Game of Thrones” author George RR Martin to bring Elden Ring to life, and I’ve been lucky enough to spend a bunch of time with the game over the last week. While I’ll be bringing you an in-depth feature later today breaking down some tips and tricks for getting up to speed as you explore the Banished Lands, I also wanted to focus on one part of the experience that can really change the way you play. Namely, cooperative and competitive multiplayer. You see, while Elden Ring can certainly be played and enjoyed solo, there are a number of different multiplayer options that can make your life easier or harder (and I mean that in a good way). As you play the game, you can summon other players to help you with tough boss fights or exploration of dungeons or even battle head-to-head. Like many of the game’s mech...

After 3 years of work, we can finally share Roguebook with you on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S ! We live in a particularly interesting moment in time for deckbuilders. While roguelike card games have seen their popularity rise in the PC world, one of our obsessions from the start of the project was to construct a game that had top-notch controller gameplay. From world exploration to deck construction and tense boss fights, everything’s been developed to deliver what is hopefully a fresh splash of entertainment for roguelike and card game players on console. Roguebook has a strong emphasis on exploration. You must carefully control how you navigate the book, using your brush and inks as efficiently as possible. The more efficient you are at doing that, the more powerful you will be in battle. The overworld gameplay has been thought from the ground up with the controller in mind, and we hope the results will give great satisfaction. You’ll discover three chapters in the game,...

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature, we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox games! You can get more details on these games below and click their profiles for pre-order details when available (release dates are subject to change). Let’s jump in! Conan Chop Chop – March 1 Conan Chop Chop is the most epic and realistic stick figure game ever to be set in the world of Conan the Barbarian. Discover a delightfully savage world full of epic boss fights, perilous dungeons, and endless amounts of loot and item combinations. Little Orpheus – March 1 Little Orpheus is a technicolor side-scrolling adventure game inspired by classic movies like “Flash Gordon,” “Sinbad” and “The Land that Time Forgot.” Join our bold yet hapless hero Comrade Ivan Ivanovich as he explores lost civilizations, undersea kingdoms, prehistoric jungles, and lands beyond imagination...

Vikings, sharpen your blades and ready your longships, because Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is heading your way for its first Free Play Days weekend. From now until February 28, the game will be free to download and play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Players will have access to the full game for the duration of the free weekend, and progression will carry over for those who choose to buy Assassin’s Creed Valhalla after the Free Play Days event. It’ll be good practice for Dawn of Ragnarök , the biggest expansion in series history, which, along with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Ragnarök Edition , is available now for preorder ahead of its March 10 launch. In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla , you will assume the role of the legendary Viking warrior Eivor as they arrive on England’s shores in the ninth century. As they raid the countryside to build their settlement, Ravensthorpe, Eivor must navigate political turmoil and insidious Templar threats with skill – be it wisdom or a pair of deadly...

Summary Free update adding community sharing with the Creators Club.  Part of Free Play Days for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members from February 24 to 27.  New DLC released adding new gameplay to Train Sim World 2 .  Hi Xbox fans, this week is exciting for Train Sim World 2 ! The sim is available to play free for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members from February 24 to 27, and this weekend is the perfect time to climb into the cab as we have lots of new features to check out that give you new ways to play… Creators Club Beta A free update for players the Creators Club Beta is the home of player customization in Train Sim World 2 . In-game tools allow you to develop your own unique liveries and scenarios, bringing your railfan visions to reality. With Creators Club you can upload and share your creations across all platforms — as well as browse liveries and scenarios made by other players from the community. Start creating and play ...

It’s time to announce the March Games with Gold lineup! On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, trek through post-societal America in The Flame in the Flood and show off your moves in Street Power Soccer . For our classic lineup via Backward Compatibility , embark upon Light or Shadow campaigns in Sacred 2 Fallen Angel, and search for the lost Krabby Patty secret formula in SpongeBob’s Truth or Square . Xbox Live Gold members will have exclusive access to these games for a limited time as part of Games with Gold . So will Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, who receive all the fantastic benefits of Gold plus access to over 100 high-quality games with Xbox Game Pass. The Flame in the Flood ($19.99 ERP): Available March 1 to 31 Street Power Soccer ($29.99 ERP): Available March 16 to April 15 Sacred 2 Fallen Angel ($19.99 ERP): Available March 1 to 15 SpongeBob’s Truth or Square ($19.99 ERP): Available March 16 to 31 The Flame in the Flood A girl and her dog journey on foot and by...

Explore new worlds this weekend in Free Play Days. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Escapists 2, and Train Sim World 2 are available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, February 24 at 12:01 a.m. PST until Sunday, February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PST. How to Start Playing Find and install the games here on Xbox.com . Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Live Gold membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and enter the Gold member area to locate the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One. Keep the Fun Going Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and earned achievements during the event! Please note that discount percentage may vary by region. Game Details Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla Standard Edition ( $59.99 SRP ) at 60% ...

Abandon your humanity and take on the form of the Armored Titan. As the anime adaptation nears its dramatic conclusion, the collaboration between the award-winning “Attack on Titan” and Call of Duty continues. Available for use in both Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone , the Tracer Pack: Attack on Titan – Armored Titan Mastercraft Bundle comes stocked with 10 items, including an Ultra-rarity Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint along with the eponymous “Armored Titan” Operator Skin for Roland Zeiment. The Tracer Pack: Attack on Titan – Armored Titan Mastercraft Bundle Take on the appearance of the Armored Titan in this new Mastercraft Bundle featuring one Ultra and two Legendary Weapon Blueprints along with more items celebrating the finale to the epic anime series. The ten included items are as follows: Roland Zeimet of Task Force Barbarian dons the “Armored Titan” Operator Skin, a look that’s sure to send enemies running for cover. There’s a weapon for every engagement, too. Unl...

Raise your hands up and channel your energy!  Dragon Ball FighterZ , one of the best 2D fighting games to date, is available with PC Game Pass on February 24!   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 lets you show off your own personal fighting style by mixing in tag team attacks! With a large roster of beloved characters, you can create your dream team with fan-favorite characters such as Goku, Gohan, Frieza, Cell, and so many more! Certain character combinations also have a special dialogue before a fight. You can even re-create iconic story moments by having certain characters fight and be rewarde...

In case you missed the news from a few weeks ago , the JRPG Edge of Eternity is now available with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Let’s take a look at the origins of this colossal project from the French company Midgar Studio with its founder, Jérémy Zeler-Maury. How was Edge of Eternity born? Originally, we were making small games that followed market trends, and we saw that they weren’t necessarily doing very well. So, we thought we’d make one more game, and if it did well, we’d continue, and if it didn’t, we’d stop. As we were big fans of Japanese games, of Final Fantasy , we said to ourselves that we were going to try with a JRPG. In our head, at the time, the ambition was to make a small game, we did not anticipate the success that it met on Kickstarter. When we saw the amount of money raised and the number of comments from players, we revised the ambitions of the project to match these expectations. Looking back today, we realize that we started as amateurs and that it is ...