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<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Xbox-game-studios ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/xbox-game-studios Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:44:46 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Microsoft's Xbox games lead Matt Booty says its studios are in a "culture of cultures" and work together more than you think — Blizzard is even helping with Fable ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-xbox-games-lead-matt-booty-says-its-studios-are-in-a-culture-of-cultures-and-work-together-more-than-you-think SnaNwo4h4tXAn5LAjNQ8Km Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:44:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Truthfully, I still think Bethesda is just part of something that is not authentic and is not genuine” — Pete Hines reflects on Bethesda after Microsoft’s acquisition ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/truthfully-i-still-think-bethesda-is-just-part-of-something-that-is-not-authentic-and-is-not-genuine-pete-hines-reflects-on-bethesda-after-microsofts-acquisition PQkGQiFvmFV95AUssJ7nR8 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:37:04 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:38:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/heres-a-closer-look-at-the-gigantic-forza-horizon-6-japan-map-easily-the-greatest-in-the-series-history 7o5B48PeHjkrDtUn75jYv3 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:04:01 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:26:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and Japan is a spectacle the likes of which we've never seen ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/forza-horizon-6-preview vKUmfYh8uDeHp4HNR37xic Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:15:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Four new features I found in the Forza Horizon 6 preview that will change how you play the game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/four-new-features-i-found-in-the-forza-horizon-6-preview-that-will-change-how-you-play-the-game MCqGfkeaEEQ4Si7nEiFNPB Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:18:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft players just got a preview packed with sulfur caves, bouncy springs, and chaotic features that feel straight out of an April Fools update. Plus, some actual April Fools update. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-players-just-got-a-preview-packed-with-sulfur-caves-bouncy-springs-and-chaotic-features-that-feel-straight-out-of-an-april-fools-update-plus-some-actual-april-fools-update vJxjhMMRnopDBqVSNkQrG8 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:52:10 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:52:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox’s next original game is taking shape as the studio behind South of Midnight begins hiring for a mysterious new project ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-next-original-game-is-taking-shape-as-the-studio-behind-south-of-midnight-begins-hiring-for-a-mysterious-new-project WC9fdSqNcja7NUsSwDDuwk Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:57:47 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:03:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass “TRITON” shows up with only first‑party games, sparking questions about whether Microsoft is preparing a major shake‑up to its subscription model ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-trion-shows-up-with-only-first-party-games-sparking-questions-about-whether-microsoft-is-preparing-a-major-shake-up-to-its-subscription-model WebFkQnp3GLJLwEk3W8QMZ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:30:08 +0000 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:31:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox ranked as the number 5 game publisher of 2025, trouncing Nintendo, PlayStation and other big hitters ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ranked-as-the-number-5-game-publisher-of-2025-trouncing-nintendo-playstation-and-other-big-hitters h4QRR9b7hJV9HrG9XWWfVT Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:29:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Explaining Halo Studios' outsourcing — a broader shift in leadership strategy and approach to game production revealed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/explaining-halo-studios-outsourcing dj2Do56p3ufnNXyvD8kAEP Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:26:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ex-Overwatch director says Blizzard threatened to lay off 1,000 devs if the game didn't make enough money, and blame him for it — "the biggest 'F*** you' moment I had in my career" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ex-overwatch-director-says-blizzard-threatened-to-lay-off-1-000-devs-if-the-game-didnt-make-enough-money js86HRqdRQDwDCf5A7rnuT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:38 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:35:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert has been blocked — cited as "irresponsible and offensive" by viewers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-advert-has-been-blocked-cited-as-irresponsible-and-offensive-by-viewers 6RQZwdmXYtFj8YtRWLbtfe Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:05:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blizzard describes a "highly empowered" partnership with Xbox following its acquisition by Microsoft — supportive collaboration exists on both sides ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/blizzard-describes-a-highly-empowered-partnership-with-xbox 7bsYVpXWJRhGs7VXWpVap8 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:40:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ The President of Xbox addresses those 30% profit margin rumors — reveals “people who play XPA play 20% more” ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-sarah-bond-addresses-30-percent-margin-rumors-reveals-people-who-play-xpa-play-20-percent-more Kr7LN6G4DEkULUpphGxskY Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:45:40 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:13:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Master Chief voice actor Steve Downes on Halo 5 — “Chief was being pushed in a direction that I didn’t feel was particularly right” ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/master-chief-voice-actor-steve-downes-on-halo-5-chief-was-being-pushed-in-a-direction-that-i-didnt-feel-was-particularly-right jGNj8LEyCo5KwUk3P5rH27 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:08:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ If every Xbox game can hit Fable's apparent AAA quality — it's destined for a bright future ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/if-every-xbox-game-can-hit-fables-apparent-aaa-quality-were-destined-for-a-bright-future pqohd7QNNczFhdhuCVfyeU Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:35:23 +0000 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:41:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ This huge, hotly anticipated Xbox game is "coming on really well," but Xbox's publishing lead can't say more — "I think the [PR] in this room will murder me" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-huge-hotly-anticipated-xbox-game-is-coming-on-really-well-but-xboxs-publishing-lead-cant-say-more W5Nzr2LvwyLCy7mDY9Hjrm Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:10:15 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:17:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Studios head says "we want our games to reach the most players that we can," signalling more PS5 releases — Microsoft is done with Xbox exclusives ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-studios-head-says-we-want-our-games-to-reach-the-most-players-that-we-can-signaling-more-ps5-releases AyGZNPS5jqrX4m6FvohC29 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:01:27 +0000 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:23:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6 launch date for Xbox and PC confirmed, will launch later on PlayStation ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/forza-horizon-6-release-date tNTpYMLccM2yY9hwXe4i3g Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:44:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft is getting cuter with its first update of the year, and you can already try out the new baby mobs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-spring-2026-game-drop-announcement 46yNFWmwfupcCVr28aLfVE Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's Towerborne sheds its free-to-play status, gains offline mode as it exits early access ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-towerborne-sheds-its-free-to-play-status-gains-offline-mode-as-it-exits-early-access kgsba8p9BnuC44umSTc6eX Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:20:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft’s 2025 end‑of‑year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-end-of-year-stats-2025 Z6xzppwoeMeEJZBEhdTLPd Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:39:05 +0000 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:40:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox and Double Fine's Keeper on Game Pass is filled to the brim with strange little guys — I just think they're neat! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/keeper-funny-little-guys BckqU8B8rD2PnY6SMdXUiR Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:14:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gears of War: E-Day is The Coalition's "most ambitious game yet," says studio head — and the upcoming Xbox sequel will be the "best place to jump into the Gears universe" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/gears-of-war-e-day-our-most-ambitious-game-ever-coalition 9dhNCsxn4Ygr95bau9VbR7 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:30:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox leadership gets a shake-up in 2026 — current CFO Tim Stuart transitions to COO of ZeniMax Media ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-leadership-tim-stuart-zenimax-2026 uktt9gkQNvAmkUsfhLgXEY Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:33:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ South of Midnight to launch on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2 next year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/south-of-midnight-to-launch-on-playstation-and-nintendo-switch-2-next-year tNjfGW56EWA3pUD9pxDsDd Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:38:44 +0000 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:29:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's Age of Empires and Age of Mythology: Retold are getting more expansions in 2026 — including these fan-favorite factions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-empires-and-age-of-mythology-2026-expansions prhP6sUnWuAQ2JUMBgXkP Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:31:51 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:33:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hideo Kojima's new game 'OD' is so ambitious, he admits he doesn't know if it will work — could the creator of Death Stranding rewrite horror games? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/hideo-kojima-says-od-may-rewrite-horror-games-even-he-isnt-sure-it-will-work 2c8NgPeFgHcnFP9H8daw5m Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:54:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fallout co‑creator leaves retirement to rejoin Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment, fueling speculation about future games — "Don't bother guessing, you're not gonna guess right" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/tim-cain-leaves-retirement-obsidian-entertainment-2025 YFNpLeDgDkhdqPB77ZcmN9 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:13:36 +0000 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:51:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ As if Xbox's most creative game in years wasn't beautiful enough already — it just got a crazy cool black and white mode ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/keeper-the-back-in-black-and-white-update 7JkiWsLYijHVhLj4wa85nC Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:53:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Obsidian's Xbox survival game Grounded 2 gets a December update bringing cheerful holiday decorations — and PC gets DLSS, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-december-2025-update-holiday-decorations-dlss UdeU9UuCqhDquxK2f4D8YS Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Xbox RPG's next big update has been delayed — with a larger anniversary update coming in 2026 instead ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-fall-update-delayed-anniversary-2026 jGKwdvyBg9Byt9qz7DkHen Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:14:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A leak may have revealed Clockwork Revolution’s release window, giving us our first real clue on when to expect the steampunk epic ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/a-leak-may-have-revealed-clockwork-revolutions-release-window-giving-us-our-first-real-clue-on-when-to-expect-the-steampunk-epic B5MLxJFuiFEBpah4a3zPLD Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:25:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment doesn't use generative AI for its games like The Outer Worlds 2 — "We haven't been using it at all." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/obsidian-entertainment-not-using-generative-ai-at-all KCqNJog8NVLgLKDHU6uhBH Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:50:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo Infinite is dead. Its next big update is planned to be its last — Halo Studios says it's been a "legendary run" as the team shifts to other Halo titles. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-infinite-operation-infinite-final-content-update kCdaFmrGMb9kBLJDb2oB2G Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:45:34 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:09:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of Xbox's most legendary RPGs is getting a major update with a brand new way to play — and players can test the new mode out soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/pillars-of-eternity-turn-based-mode-november-2025 p58Eowe2uGtLsLd62bF8VH Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:02:59 +0000 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:48:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Outer Worlds 2 patch 1.004.001 is live — fixes major quest bugs and visual glitches (and yes, Inez finally works) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-outer-worlds-2-october-31-2025-update KXyWsPXv4mxFEZvKQHpBuX Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:27:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Obsidian didn't add this cool feature to The Outer Worlds 2 until the game was well into development — here's how it happened ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-outer-worlds-2-rifts-werent-playable-early-on ft7EsfchY4HiURCPhkT4UJ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:48:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Outer Worlds 2 hides an incredible, unique gun on your ship — and there's a secret to get it right away ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/how-to-get-rookies-reward-in-the-outer-worlds-2 MwsppzWnzjyv2BMxfWX7aa Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:17:49 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:19:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's not just you, The Outer Worlds 2 isn't working for many right now — here's why ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-outer-worlds-2-launch-azure-outage uXb4fzmbZMCFUjJKrL5P8W Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:52:09 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:28:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo: Campaign Evolved prequel missions tell an entirely new story — bringing new enemies, environments, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-campaign-evolved-prequel-missions-entirely-new-story piWaTStmuWgwSx75MGx8KQ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:06:49 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:10:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why the Halo: Combat Evolved remake won’t include PvP multiplayer, and what players can expect instead ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-campaign-evolved-no-multiplayer dSrZosxmHMXvT2piGLnDUR Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:31:04 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:09:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ List of everything new in Halo: Campaign Evolved — missions, weapons, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-campaign-evolved-list-of-everything-new LsP6Zp8syXFZP8zbFq734V Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:36:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo: Campaign Evolved hands‑on — revisiting Master Chief’s origins with a bold remake for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-campaign-evolved-xbox-pc-ps5-hands-on-preview MFkRAREzScfwSuwAZts4pN Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:25:53 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:08:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Outer Worlds 2 review roundup: Obsidian’s sci-fi sequel is bold, divisive, and full of surprises ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-outer-worlds-2-review-roundup-obsidians-sci-fi-sequel-is-bold-divisive-and-full-of-surprises SGbJ9agRRKmvBB92ETMQ9c Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:13:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Outer Worlds 2 is more of a great thing, with Obsidian doubling down on an RPG setup that worked wonders — now with better combat ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-outer-worlds-2-review aBCPXdJrwqiHrkJKC5kYAW Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:48:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja Gaiden 4 and the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 lead a packed new week for Xbox games — and there's plenty for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/all-new-xbox-games-october-20-through-october-26-2025 5rKRdW2pDhJRXUTLSjVgp9 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Keeper Xbox review: Pure artistry too beautiful and bizarre to properly describe ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/keeper-review vhs7qV8vFXJydZfYTQzJH4 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:14:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft devs admit that, if the Creeper didn't already exist, they probably wouldn't add it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-devs-admit-that-if-the-creeper-didnt-already-exist-they-probably-wouldnt-add-it t3Pdphz24fFgf9LLddjEgP Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Outer Worlds 2 directors tapped Ninja Theory and other Xbox studios to shape future games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-outer-worlds-2-directors-talk-ninja-theory-future-games dXbsMLqwDHMdAnMroirBZS Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:41:06 +0000