<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Xbox-play-anywhere ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/xbox-play-anywhere Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:21:55 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Everything announced for Xbox and PC at the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase — new indie games on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/everything-announced-for-xbox-and-pc-at-the-id-xbox-and-ign-april-2026-showcase Z4rnqJyPJDtDKKZ6BFgduK Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:21:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vampire Crawlers review (Xbox Game Pass) — the creators of Vampire Survivors have built yet another addictive pixelated masterpiece ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/vampire-crawlers-review AwfaYTgGShcMPTmeiRYtNS Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:33:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Metro 2039' confirmed for "Xbox First Look" show: New format will spotlight games throughout the year. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/metro-2039-confirmed-for-xbox-first-look-show-new-format-will-spotlight-games-throughout-the-year Qih7GoumKyJhjUfhjfcZcH Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:07:38 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:12:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ STALKER 2 just got a big Xbox feature ahead of its new Cost of Hope DLC — new details about the expansion have me excited to return to The Zone ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/stalker-2-just-got-a-critical-xbox-feature-ahead-of-its-new-cost-of-hope-dlc BkZgJhCUJo2FuGCwPEDJn3 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:43:31 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:58:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wuthering Waves has been confirmed for Xbox and Xbox Game Pass — this popular Genshin Impact-like action-RPG will also be an Xbox Play Anywhere title ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wuthering-waves-has-been-confirmed-for-xbox-and-xbox-game-pass-this-popular-genshin-impact-like-action-rpg-will-also-be-an-xbox-play-anywhere-title QNvvEWeWsLnp9RJ9NjY8MG Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything announced at the Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 — SEGA, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/everything-announced-at-the-xbox-partner-preview-march-2026-sega-xbox-game-pass-xbox-play-anywhere-and-more HqbY92rE3e2yiJEZ7PtxNH Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:59:21 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:22:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox publishing lead says devs should get ready for the next-gen Project Helix console by "developing for Xbox on PC" — and by supporting this key feature ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-publishing-lead-says-devs-should-get-ready-for-the-next-gen-project-helix-console-by-developing-for-xbox-on-pc dpkwDptmrVJ6MS3XEnaEm6 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:21:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert's release date and launch times are only a few sleeps away — here's when you can play one of the most hyped-up open-world games I've ever seen ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/crimson-deserts-release-date-and-launch-times-are-only-a-few-sleeps-away-heres-when-you-can-play 7A7fxiJ7a3Y54o2x2EVpFM Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:05:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Elder Scrolls Online is finally set to get Xbox Play Anywhere support — console progress comes to PC, but not yet ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/the-elder-scrolls-online-is-finally-set-to-get-xbox-play-anywhere-support-console-progress-comes-to-pc-but-not-yet fHmwXD3cPpAC5kMsM4nzrQ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:24:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ High on Life 2 is absolutely hilarious gaming with some awkward mic drops — and it's on Xbox Game Pass, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/high-on-life-2-is-absolutely-hilarious-gaming-with-some-awkward-mic-drops-and-its-on-xbox-game-pass-too wS3ZvXQFmaEmggexYSGiEB Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:41:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is gearing up for a major PC crossover push at GDC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-gearing-up-for-a-major-pc-crossover-push-at-gdc oNnBHGfTEV4y3BwG4qmZmS Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:49:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ High on Life 2 is louder, weirder, and somehow better, according to early reviews ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/high-on-life-2-is-louder-weirder-and-somehow-better-according-to-early-reviews fasr6xtmCa6eyk5nuRuSFM Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:31:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ The First Descendant surges 167% on Xbox and Play Anywhere might be the secret weapon nobody’s talking about ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-first-descendant-surges-167-percent-on-xbox-and-play-anywhere-might-be-the-secret-weapon-nobodys-talking-about twt8B2MA5HKqV7Fv5yF2X9 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:37:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' Xbox Play Anywhere launch date slated for June 3, 2026 — more details on Part 3 coming later this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-xbox-play-anywhere-launch-date-slated-for-june-3-2026-more-details-on-part-3-coming-later-this-year KQ5eG9UEyoMRen8p7BVce7 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert's 2nd gameplay showcase highlights combat and player progression — I can Chokeslam and Angle Slam enemies in this game? Sign me up now. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/crimson-deserts-2nd-gameplay-showcase-highlights-combat-and-player-progression-i-can-chokeslam-and-angle-slam-enemies-in-this-game-sign-me-up-now 3StVyLh5Cfnu76Rn6GtkDE Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:48:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Xbox Play Anywhere' capabilities arrive for one of this year's most anticipated games — as others leave Xbox PC in the dust ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-scores-wins-with-crimson-desert-on-xbox-play-anywhere-and-pirate-yakuza-on-game-pass 9N5D5m6EYJ3d9yFpGrcodk Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:41:54 +0000 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:57:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Play Anywhere continues to have a "AAA" problem — why are most publishers uninterested in supporting Xbox's future? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-play-anywhere-continues-to-have-a-aaa-problem-why-are-most-publishers-uninterested-in-supporting-xboxs-future vKLAxcYw6yWieiPRbW8zge Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:16:38 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:42:51 +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[ It's shocking what Game Freak has been able to do when it steps out of Nintendo's shadow ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/its-shocking-what-game-freak-has-been-able-to-do-when-it-steps-out-of-nintendos-shadow aoCTHNMjqdZtf7GURDQBM Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:44:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox reveals first detailed look at Beast of Reincarnation — a new action-RPG IP by the creators of Pokémon, coming soon in Summer 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-reveals-first-detailed-look-at-beast-of-reincarnation-a-new-action-adventure-ip-by-the-creators-of-pokemon-coming-soon-in-summer-2026 CD9gHkRDfBLHgho6Ze2fFU Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:14:43 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:52:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been playing 'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' on Xbox — it's officially the best version ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ive-been-playing-final-fantasy-7-remake-on-xbox-its-officially-the-best-version yC5vtmNnEuwSUNG7zY2eEN Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:17:15 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:45:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ This decade's best horror game picks up "Xbox Play Anywhere" support on PC and Xbox Ally — but ... don't download it yet ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/resident-evil-village-picks-up-xbox-play-anywhere-support-on-pc d2prENDEeZ6pW9VbhSJpZ5 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:37 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:20:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox in 2026 — What to expect from Team Green this year, and beyond ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-in-2026-what-to-expect-from-team-green-this-year-and-beyond 6xT3pV6UDFU2QqeeE4T57A Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:25:16 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:17:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 007: First Light has officially been delayed, with the next James Bond adventure now targeting a May 2026 release window — the team wants to deliver the "strongest possible version at launch" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/007-first-light-delayed-may-2026 k5EaMSHwgRzaH3GofLhSME Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ROUTINE (Xbox & PC) review: We waited 13 years to play this game, and it was worth it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/routine-review wjy2GkcAzQnPqNEuaQACr5 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:11:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The mobile port of the PC version of Age of Empires is somehow getting its own PC port, sparking reactions from the community — "Have we all lost our minds?" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/age-of-empires-mobile-pc-version-announcement-reactions Wj2HDdLkeMuuYqTkMh8Ahn Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:23:26 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:29:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surprise! 'Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater' grabs the Xbox Play Anywhere tag, joining other Konami titles like Silent Hill 2 and ƒ ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/surprise-metal-gear-solid-d-snake-eater-grabs-the-xbox-play-anywhere-tag-joining-other-konami-titles-like-silent-hill-2-and-f KwwtqNEUjhKy29NbPhN7sD Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:22:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Only with Xbox Game Pass would I go on a wild journey to chase after a frog that stole my Nana’s potatoes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/sopa-tale-of-the-stolen-potato-xbox-game-pass-editorial AUywYbtqmegzDg2JLecxQb Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:14:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft confirms Clair Obscur: Expedition is Xbox Game Pass’s biggest third‑party launch of 2025 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-confirms-clair-obscur-expedition-is-xbox-game-passs-biggest-third-party-launch-of-2025 k7UYGqFTkyfrR3Tcr2RGDH Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:55:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Erosion' looks set to be my next Xbox indie addiction — this cyberpunk western warps timelines on a quest to save your daughter ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/erosion-looks-set-to-be-my-next-xbox-indie-addiction EuUVRVsmRhUrim3PrhvMnn Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:01:36 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:15:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of Xbox Game Pass' biggest supporters is going cosmic horror with its first sequel, and we just got our first look ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/echo-generation-2-announcement-xbox-partner-preview-november-2025 sREsrDQaMXwNdxqriSFpak Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:45:11 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:33:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything announced at the Xbox Partner Preview (Nov. 2025) — Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, shadow drops, and more! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-partner-preview-november-2025-everything-announced ymCpvg3NfmmWQwQDjFYxGR Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:03:28 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:11:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Silent Hill 2 remake for Xbox looks imminent, as the store page is here — with Xbox Play Anywhere support, too (Update, it's live!) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/silent-hill-2-remake-xbox-store-page-play-anywhere hmoPrabfNoQAfaijb9SMq4 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:47:36 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:48:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Test your ARC Raiders knowledge with this quiz — See if you can get a better score than your squad mates ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/arc-raiders-quiz Ar7PZjjynPZnxExvuxfjMW Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Partner Showcase revealed — Every single game is Xbox Play Anywhere, set to go live on November 20 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-partner-showcase-revealed-xbox-play-anywhere-expected-to-feature-heavily-on-november-20 U53GzLHTb7SQ4fBvWPLonV Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:03:53 +0000 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:42:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm re-reviewing the Xbox Ally after a month of daily use — Everything I love, desperately want fixed, and why it really is an Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ally-re-reviewed-one-month-of-daily-use 8sMguwnijj7xya8EUSCLhE Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:19:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later in November — and Fortnite gets Xbox Play Anywhere support, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fortnite-crew-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-november-18-2025 K8s8eAc7gCUKhjKpGwQKUK Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:16:39 +0000 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:57:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Capcom brings its beloved JRPG to Xbox in excellent form: saddle up for Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 ahead of Stories 3's release ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-collection-is-live-now sFzJZQ6rrXbBrtmZczED7o Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:10:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:07:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft drops NDAs and publishes Xbox Game Publishing Guide: a massive step toward a more open, Steam-like ecosystem for game developers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-just-took-a-big-step-towards-making-xbox-publishing-more-open-and-steam-like-heres-whats-new miRhBPYqCehvmeDTmb4F4L Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:23:58 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:51:03 +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[ 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[ Xbox has a partner preview event slated for November, with Xbox Play Anywhere as the headline act ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-has-a-partner-preview-event-slated-for-november-with-xbox-play-anywhere-as-the-headline-act KXoav2sS54RUbm5NWQLkH6 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:40:43 +0000 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:43:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ A big PS5 / PC horror sensation is shadow dropping on Xbox today with Play Anywhere, complete with a huge expansion ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/pacific-drive-shadow-drops-on-xbox sd2ZK8oxXtacu6bsVNjua3 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on Xbox just bagged a heist-worthy 29% pre-order discount — at least for gamers in the UK ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-on-xbox-pre-order-discount-uk UiWabXoterVHspM9ntnZJg Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:28:44 +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[ "It's been a huge pain in the ..." We spoke to New Blood about its big Xbox launch and how the Xbox Ally inspired the team to jump on board. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/new-blood-interactive-on-their-big-xbox-launch KjmDoEdWGzvp95rCJnGE7Z Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:43:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The first signs of an Xbox cloud save sync indicator materialize — but it doesn't work very well ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-first-signs-of-an-xbox-cloud-save-sync-indicator-materialize-but-it-doesnt-work-very-well sQ8F8BnsETQaTTz9wrffDS Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:28:26 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:39:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fancy playing Monster Hunter on your new Xbox Ally? Then check out this crazy Xbox Play Anywhere action game — now less than $11 on Loaded ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fancy-playing-monster-hunter-on-your-new-xbox-ally-then-check-out-this-crazy-xbox-play-anywhere-action-game-now-less-than-usd11-on-loaded xgQfbmy8HWSbSvZpPsYepC Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:15:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:48:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hogwarts Legacy magically finds Xbox Play Anywhere support — right in time for the Xbox Ally launch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/hogwarts-legacy-magically-finds-xbox-play-anywhere-support rY9qPnwaAnLbDDw7ShBtUE Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:18:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ This short, beautiful indie game saved me from a rather dreadful day, and it's on Xbox Game Pass ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/herdling-xbox-game-pass-editorial W4vZsZJEKBFxDAFzS8kkrX Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:00:56 +0000