Spray Paint Simulator Update with More Colors, Better Flow, Smoother

Spray Paint Simulator Update with More Colors, Better Flow, Smoother

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Grab your spray tool, and step back into Spatterville—there’s a new coat of polish on Spray Paint Simulator! This update focuses on player creativity, smoother gameplay, and better performance. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a new painter just learning the ropes, you’ll find this update makes your work smoother, faster, and a lot more colorful.

  • Spray Paint Sim screenshot
  • Spray Paint Sim screenshot

Paint the Bridge Your Way

Just like the three new levels, the bridge level has opened up to your full creative control! You can now paint the bridge in any combination of colors you like. Whether you want a sleek industrial gray, a sunset gradient, or a chaotic rainbow masterpiece, go wild.

Smarter Preparation and Masking

We’ve also reworked how masking and preparation steps are grouped in certain jobs. To make things flow better, we’ve streamlined these areas by combining some masking and prep steps. You’ll now spend less time fiddling with tape and more time spraying. It’s all about getting you into the action faster without losing the satisfaction of doing a professional-grade job.

  • Spray Paint Sim screenshot
  • Spray Paint Sim screenshot

Clearer Tutorials and Better Guidance

New tutorial messages have been added throughout the game to help new players understand key mechanics and progression steps. If you’ve ever wondered why a surface wasn’t taking paint, or how to perfect a tricky angle, the new tooltips and hints should keep you on track.

Nozzle Improvements – No More Getting Stuck

Some players reported trouble completing certain later jobs when using smaller nozzles or fine-detail spray guns. We’ve tweaked how completion zones and spray detection work in those cases, so you won’t get stuck trying to hit every last pixel. The smaller tools should now behave more consistently across all job types, letting you focus on technique instead of wrestling with the last stubborn patch of unpainted surface.

  • Spray Paint Sim screenshot

Performance and Memory Optimizations

Behind the scenes, we’ve been sanding down rough edges to make Spray Paint Simulator run even smoother. This update includes further optimizations to performance and memory usage, especially noticeable on longer sessions and larger levels. Expect quicker load times, steadier frame rates, and an overall more responsive feel.

Improved Network Reliability

For those who like to spray with friends, our multiplayer experience just got sturdier. The network layer has been rebuilt to better handle communication hiccups and recover gracefully from temporary issues. Fewer disconnects, faster recoveries, and smoother co-op sessions all around.

A Fresh Coat and a Better Feel

This update is all about refining the experience: more freedom in color choice, less friction in setup, and smoother play from start to finish. We’ve listened closely to player feedback and made targeted changes that should make every job, big or small, feel more satisfying.

We hope you’ll dive back in and see how much smoother it feels to paint, spray, and create. As always, we’re grateful for your feedback and support!

Xbox Play Anywhere

Spray Paint Simulator

Whitethorn Games


225


$14.99

$11.99
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass

COLOR YOUR WORLD

Bring color to the world in Spray Paint Simulator! Restore worn-out surfaces with a fresh coat of paint and watch them come back to life. Use your spray tool with precision, cover every inch, and enjoy the satisfaction of a flawless finish. Step into Spatterville, where you’ll build your own spray-painting business. Meet the locals as you restore, repair, mask, and spray paint everything—from kitchens and local landmarks to a giant robot. Buy new tools and equipment, unlock Free Spray mode, and transform the town.

PREP AND MASK-TERPIECE

You’ve got to earn your stripes before becoming the town’s top spray painter. No worries, though! There’s plenty to keep you busy! Mask surfaces to protect them from overspray, remove and repair objects, and fill damaged areas to create the perfect canvas.

SATISFATION IN EVERY SPRAY

Grab your spray tools and watch worn-out objects spring back to life with fresh, snazzy colors! Feel the thrill of transformation, groove to the soothing rhythm of spraying, and enjoy the sheer joy of rejuvenating each item. It’s all about making things look brand new and having a blast while doing it! Let’s spray, play, and make the old new again!

BUSINESS MADE EASY

Running a spray-painting business has never been more fun! Keep an eye on your consumables like paint, masking paper, and tape, because nobody likes a half-finished job. Upgrade to cooler spray tools with more paint capacity, greater coverage, and bigger batteries. Need a boost? Choose from a variety of step ladders and scaffolding to reach those pesky high spots. Managing your supplies and equipment adds just the right amount of strategy, keeping things fun and light-hearted without getting too complicated.

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY

After completing jobs for customers, dive into Free Spray mode! Return to your finished projects and let your imagination run wild. Spray the job and the surrounding environment any way you please. With a rainbow of colors at your disposal, the entire town becomes your canvas. Express yourself freely and enjoy hours of creative fun. Make Spatterville your masterpiece, one spray at a time!

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Building a Trusted Gaming Future: How Security Powers Fair Play

Building a Trusted Gaming Future: How Security Powers Fair Play

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With the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, it’s a timely reminder of the responsibility we share to uphold the integrity of play. We put together this guide on the latest security features and actions players can take to make sure they’re ready to jump into Call of Duty today.  

We’re focused on creating environments where competition thrives. At the heart of every great game is a simple promise: everyone deserves an equal shot at victory. Cheating breaks that promise, undermining the excitement and integrity of the experience for players and developers alike. Through close collaboration with game developers, anti-cheat technology providers, and players, we’re committed to protecting fair play and ensuring everyone can enjoy a level playing field. 

Why Security Features Matter for Fair Play 

Cheat software isn’t like traditional malware that sneaks in unnoticed; it’s installed and run by players who deliberately disable and circumvent built-in protections to gain an unfair edge. That’s why Microsoft’s security features alone can’t stop cheating if someone turns them off. The real value comes when these protections stay enabled by all – they create a trusted state that developers can count on. Using that state, developers can better safeguard their games and their players, by reliably distinguishing systems that are more likely to have cheaters vs. systems that are configured for trust and security. 

Cheating has grown increasingly sophisticated, moving from simple memory hacks to exploits that try to compromise a system before it even verifies your PC is in a trusted state through the hardware and Windows boot process. While most modern PCs include essential security features for gaming, Windows 11 takes protection a step further with advanced defenses tailored for players and developers. Working closely with hardware providers and anti-cheat providers, we have established a set of standards for hardware and software security, creating a root of trust. These technologies work together to make your PC ready for gaming, making it harder for cheats to take hold: 

  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0: Creates a modern, hardware-based secure key storage and root of trust, from which the system and Windows can generate information that can be trusted with cryptographic keys.  
  • Secure Boot: Ensures only trusted software loads during the boot process. So, when it is enabled, developers can have confidence that cheats weren’t inserted into the system early to evade detection by the anti-cheat providers. Plus, it extends the root of trust from the TPM all the way through the hardware initialization process to the time that Windows begins to boot.  
  • Virtualization-based Security (VBS): Provides another layer of protection, strengthening security by creating a secure, isolated environment within your system where it is difficult to run unauthorized code that could interfere with your game or anti-cheat software. Like secure boot, when it is enabled, developers can have greater certainty that cheats are not interfering with fair game play. 
  • Remote Attestation: Provides a well-documented and industry wide approach for remotely validating every important step of both the hardware and Windows boot process by leveraging the TPM and creating cryptographically secure evidence that verifies your PC in a trusted state as it initializes and boots into Windows. 

These same technologies sit at the heart of Xbox console security, a proven and trusted model, and we’re excited to see anti-cheat providers leveraging them on Windows 11 today.  

How You Can Help Game Developers Build Trusted Communities  

We’re working with partners to build the tools and standards that make gaming safer, but players have an important role too. By keeping your firmware and security features up to date, you’re helping developers maintain a trusted environment for everyone. Enabling these protections sends a signal that you value fair play.

That signal matters because developers increasingly rely on these standards when designing multiplayer experiences. When security features stay on, it becomes easier for developers to differentiate genuine gameplay from cheating and keep the community competitive and fun.   

Here’s how you can help ensure your PC is ready for secure, fair play: 

  1. Keep Windows Up to Date: Make sure to regularly install Windows 11 updates. These updates are delivered automatically through Windows Update and provide essential security enhancements to help safeguard your gaming experience. 
  1. Stay Current with Firmware/BIOS Patches: Be proactive about checking for and installing firmware/BIOS updates from your PC manufacturer. Firmware/BIOS patches aren’t always automatic, so reviewing your manufacturer’s support site or tools ensures your device receives the latest protections against emerging threats.  We’ve included some links below for many of the top manufacturers to help get you started. 
  1. Enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot: Most modern gaming PCs come with these features enabled by default. If you’ve built your own system or use an older device, check your firmware/BIOS settings and manufacturer’s or Windows’ instructions to activate them. 
  1. Review Security Requirements: Major titles such as Call of Duty and Valorant provide dedicated pages that outline the necessary protections needed for secure and fair gameplay. Check the official website for your favorite game to find its recommended security requirements before you play to ensure your system complies with the latest standards. 
  1. Stay Informed: Follow Microsoft’s official channels for guidance on best practices and the latest news.  Bookmark the Security blog to keep up with our expert coverage on security matters.  Also, follow us on LinkedIn (Microsoft Security) and X (@MSFTSecurity) for the latest news and updates on cybersecurity. We’ll keep you updated so you can focus on playing, not worrying. 

Manufacturer Instructions 

Additionally, here are a few resources to help: 

What’s Next 

The fight against cheating is always evolving, and so are the tools we use to protect the gaming community. As new games and anti-cheat solutions adopt modern security technologies, you’ll see more titles requiring features like TPM, Secure Boot, and advanced protections such as VBS. 

We’re here to listen to your feedback as we work toward our shared goal of fair play for all.  Together, we can build a gaming ecosystem that’s secure, fair, and fun for everyone. See you in-game! 

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 17 to 21

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 17 to 21

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!


SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide

THQ Nordic GmbH

$39.99

Spongebob Squarepants: Titans of the Tide – November 18

How do you stop the two biggest egos of the Seven Seas from fighting? A clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune has unleashed ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob and Patrick will need all their skills, bravery and – dare I say – wit, to return life to what passes for normal in their undersea home. Join Bikini Bottom’s most notorious duo on their ghostliest adventure yet!


Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Game Preview)

11 bit studios

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Game Preview) – November 19
Game Pass

Dive deep into Action-RPG with roguelike elements and a tale about new beginnings. With no coin to your name, you and the other townsfolk find yourselves stranded in the distant village of Tresna. Now, it’s up to you to get back on your feet and turn your humble shop into the beating heart of the village’s wealth. Explore dangerous dungeons, gather relics, sell them, and reinvest in your friends’ establishments. Unlock new weapons, armor, shop decorations, and—more importantly—restore hope that things can one day turn around.

This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game.


Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road

Raw Fury

Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road – November 20
Game Pass

In Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road, gather what resources you can to prepare defenses for an ever-moving city. Are you ready to take on a never-ending army of darkness in a tower-survivor, action-rogue-lite on wheels?


Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster

Lucasfilm, Disney, Atari, Nightdive Studios

$29.99

Outlaw + Handful of Missions: Remaster – November 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

From the team that brought you Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster comes the return of the 1997 western FPS classic, Outlaws! Saddle up and ride back into the Wild West with the gunslinging ex-Marshal, James Anderson, and face off against the good, the bad, and the even worse this side of the Mississippi as you work to uncover a twisted plot of greed and corruption. With your trusty six-shooting .45 Revolver, Scoped .44 Rifle, 10-Gauge Shotgun, and good ol’ Sawed-Off 12-Gauge Shotgun, you’ll be packin’ plenty of firepower to take out all manner of outlaw varmints.


Terrifier: The ARTcade Game

SelectaPlay


$19.99

$7.99

Terrifier: The Artcade Game – November 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Step into a world of pixelated carnage with Terrifier: The Artcade Game, a gory retro fighting beat ’em up packed with intense action, dark humor, and tons of fun! Inspired by the classic beat ’em up games of the 80s and 90s. Become Art The Clown, the sinister and unpredictable villain from the Terrifier series, as you unleash chaos across a variety of locations. Each stage is a movie set where a film about Art is being produced, but you’re here to disrupt the show!


The Berlin Apartment

Blue Backpack, ByteRockers Games

The Berlin Apartment – November 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Dilara joins her father Malik, a handyman tasked with refurbishing an old apartment in the city of Berlin, Germany. In the course of their extensive renovation work, Dilara digs deeper and deeper into the history of the apartment. Relics from past times turn out to be silent witnesses and former companions of the apartment’s previous inhabitants. With each new find, Malik tells his daughter the story behind this trace of a past adventure – with its own protagonists, its own genre, and its own atmosphere, yet always set within the same four walls.


Remnants of the Rift

Bromio

Remnants of the Rift – November 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

One day the world’s experiencing a golden age of technology, the next it’s forcibly merged with an alternate dimension. It happens. Now there’s a new reality, a world between worlds: The Bast. Remnants of the Rift is a roguelite tactics game where you can pause, plan, and play. You are Morgan, dimension-diving merc, delving deeper and deeper into The Bast at the request of the factions looking to exploit this new reality.


RoboHero

Xitilon

RoboHero – November 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Classic Sokoban with a twist and a sci-fi theme! A scientific organization sends a robot-expeditor developed on artificial intelligence to the newly discovered exoplanet Xeran, on which, most likely, there are very valuable resources for humanity.


Sektori

Kimmo Factor Oy

Sektori – November 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. Choose your upgrades carefully and create powerful builds to take on the relentless enemies and epic bosses on a constantly evolving battlefield. Sektori is a game that requires your complete focus, a game where the high-adrenaline visuals, music, and gameplay come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.


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Spikeball Smash

The Munky

Spikeball Smash – November 18
Xbox Play Anywhere

Spikeball Smash brings the party to your room. Tap into the real-life energy of Spikeball solo or with up to four players. Feel the sand between your toes as you serve from the beach or listen to the cheers from the party as you dominate in the quad. Play to win with authentic Spikeball rules.


The Cute Whale (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

The Cute Whale – November 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready for an ocean full of puzzles and charm. Guide a lovable whale through 30 handcrafted stages where strategy meets relaxation. Push the turtles onto the buoys and help restore harmony to the sea in this adorable adventure of logic and calm. Explore three peaceful worlds, the Caribbean Sea, Coral Reef and Deep Sea, each filled with cozy pixel art and soothing ocean vibes. Every move brings you closer to mastering the art of gentle thinking, as you plan routes, reposition turtles and find the perfect solution at your own pace.


Demonschool

Ysbryd Games

Demonschool – November 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.


Secrets of Blackrock Manor – Escape Room

mc2games

Secrets of Blackrock Manor – Escape Room – November 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

After the mysterious deaths of his three children, Augustus Blackrock hid his fortune so no one could claim it. But was that his only secret? What really happened to the Blackrock family? Observe, think, and connect clues to solve the eight escape rooms within the manor. Every object could be a hint. Keep your eyes open!


Slide Stories: Neko and Friends

Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.

Slide Stories: Neko and Friends – November 19

Sit back, relax, and follow the flow as you complete each puzzle to unlock the next story chapter. Experience it all in a unique mix of anime-inspired art, graphic novel storytelling, and soothing lo-fi music.


StarLightRiders: HyperJump

Eastasiasoft Limited

StarLight Riders: Hyper Jump – November 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Blast swarms of enemies and charge your warp drives in retro shoot’em up style! Defend Earth in this fast-paced arcade shooter! Take command of the HyperJump ships and blast through swarms of alien invaders. Charge your warp engines by collecting reactors—but beware, the enemy strikes back harder the stronger you become!


The Last Shot Arcades (Xbox Series X|S)

Sometimes You


$9.99

$7.99

The Last Shot Arcades – November 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Arcade machines in the universe of The Last Shot! In this collection, you can drive a bus, fly a fighter jet, shoot a bow and slingshot, tickle some dinosaurs, robots, and zombies, and defend your base from waves of enemies. A wild mix of arcades, strategy, shoot-’em-ups, physics-based games, and awesome music from street performers.


Wiz Quest: Crystal Power (Xbox Series)

Paulo Pinheiro Game Dev

Wiz Quest: Crystal Power – November 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Wiz Quest: Crystal Power is a retro-style action survival game where you control a young wizard facing relentless waves of monsters. Defeat enemies, collect magic crystals, and unlock new powers to enhance your attacks. Each run is a new challenge — test your reflexes, master your magic, and see how long you can survive!


Bus World

Ultimate Games S.A.


$19.99

$15.99

Bus World – November 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Bus World is a game about transporting passengers under various conditions – from regular daily routes to emergency rescue missions during natural and man-made disasters. Play through gripping scenarios or enjoy the freedom of creating your own routes in free mode.


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Cat God Ranch

E-Home Entertainment Development Company Ltd


$12.99

$10.39

Cat God Ranch – November 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Cat God Ranch is an animal-themed casual strategy roguelite game. Manage hundreds of animals to pay tribute to the Cat God! 8 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!


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Football, Tactics & Glory – Treble Deluxe Edition

Markt+Technik Verlag GmbH

Football, Tactics & Glory – Treble Deluxe Edition – November 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Tactics meet passion – lead your team to glory! From the modest soccer pitch to the large stadium: You’ll make history in Football, Tactics & Glory – Treble Deluxe Edition. Not only are you a coach, you’re also a strategist, motivator and the architect of your career. Every decision counts, both on and off the pitch, from line-ups and transfers to the next series of moves. This is not only a question of reflexes and button-mashing, but about sophisticated tactics!


Kiosk

Feardemic

Kiosk – November 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Run the cozy, rain-soaked kiosk and serve the meals to some very “interesting” customers. Keep the orders coming, soak in the eerie atmosphere and try not to think too hard about what happened to the last guy who worked here (He’s… gone. Let’s leave it at that).


Neon Inferno

Retroware

Neon Inferno – November 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Neon Inferno is a hybrid side-scroller and gallery-shooter where the action takes place in both the foreground and the background. As warring factions battle for control of a dystopian New York City, you enter the fray as an assassin for the Family — a notorious crime syndicate determined to eliminate its rivals and dominate the metropolitan battlefield. Rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack, Neon Inferno delivers a stylish, modern 2D action experience with cyberpunk flair.


Pad Quad (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

Pad Quad – November 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready to bounce into action with Pad Quad, a lightning-fast platformer where padel meets pure arcade fun! Control adorable pixel mascots inspired by Quad Sports rackets and race across futuristic arenas packed with enemies, traps, and tricky jumps.


Saborus

QUByte Interactive

Saborus – November 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Saborus is a thrilling horror adventure in which you guide a brave chicken through a deadly slaughterhouse where everything wants to kill you! You, as the chicken, will solve puzzles and face the relentless pursuit of the Saborus slaughterhouse workers. Make your way through the sinister surroundings of a creepy slaughterhouse, full of suspense and surprises! Can you survive?


Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury

Maximum Entertainment France SAS


$24.99

$19.99

Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury – November 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The village of Kakamucho is under attack by the Shogun’s cat armies! Join Hank, a dog samurai in a world of cats, and his friends as they reveal a sinister plot and save the day, samurai-style. Slash, dash, and laugh through this wacky third-person action adventure.


Solid Void Art Nonograms

Infinite Zone

$8.99
Xbox One X Enhanced

Solid Void – Art Nonograms – November 20

Solid Void combines classic nonogram puzzles with pentomino-like jigsaws. Uncover the art bits hidden in nonograms and finish them in the other puzzle style to see beautiful artwork! Solid Void delivers hours of relaxing but also challenging gameplay. Whether you’re a nonogram veteran or a newbie, the game is well-balanced and you’ll surely enjoy your time spent on solving the puzzles.


Aery – Peace of Mind 4

EpiXR Games

$11.99

Aery – Peace of Mind 4 – November 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Aery – Peace of Mind 4 is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. You jump into the role of a little bird, explore beautiful landscapes and collect magical crystals that mark certain landscapes. Because there are no enemies or any other danger in this game you will be able to lean back and enjoy the scenery and the sensation of flying. It is a great game for relaxing and calming down after an exhausting day full of hassle.


A Maze Against Time

Zazenfly Development DOO

A Maze Against Time – November 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A Maze Against Time is a dynamic game where you race in one labyrinth after another against a timer that gets smaller every time you win. To top that, if you rack high enough of a highscore the labyrinth gets more complex! Find the exit, accelerate and blow the maze walls up in this puzzler action game!


Burger Master

Gametry LLC

Burger Master – November 21

Step into the fast-paced world of sizzling patties and hungry customers in Burger Master, a deliciously fun cooking game where your goal is simple: become the top burger chef in the city! Test your culinary speed and strategy across 3 unique worlds, each packed with 60 exciting levels. That’s 180 levels of non-stop cooking action where timing and precision are everything.


Castle Heroes

Gametry LLC

Castle Heroes – November 21

Castle Heroes is a game where you need to create a team of heroes that will help protect your castle. You are entering an amazing adventure where you have to use all your skills in order to try and win. It’s a very engaging, fun strategy and action game where proper team management and state-of-the-art gameplay will make the experience more engaging and interesting than ever before.


Chompy Chomp Chomp Party: Ultimate Tournament Edition

Utopian World of Sandwiches

$9.99

Chompy Chomp Chomp Party: Ultimate Tournament Edition – November 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Get ready for a wild and wacky multiplayer experience with Chompy Chomp Chomp Party: Ultimate Tournament Edition! Whether you’re chomping your way to victory or trying to avoid getting chomped yourself, this fast-paced action party game is pure, chaotic fun for players of all ages. Gather your friends, family, or even foes and dive into a colorful world where strategic munching meets frenetic competition.


Croc’s Dynamite Blast

Sprakelsoft GmbH

$6.99
Free Trial

Croc’s Dynamite Blast – November 21

Croc’s Dynamite Blast is an explosive arcade action game full of strategy, chaos, and fun! Join Croc and his friends in a fun game where dynamite is your best weapon! Choose between Croc, Baby Croc, Roodie or the clever Mole – each with their own charm, all ready to blast their way to victory. Fans of the beloved Croc’s World series will recognize these characters, but this time they’re leaving platforming behind for high-energy battles packed with dynamite, chain reactions, and endless surprises.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Diamond Painting ASMR

QubicGames S.A.

Diamond Painting AMSR – November 21
Xbox Play Anywhere

Relax as you follow the numbers and paint at your own pace! Dive into unique canvases full of unicorns, hearts, cakes, and other stunning images. Enjoy the satisfying ‘click’ as each diamond snaps into place, bringing vibrant colors to life! Bring a dinosaur back from the past or draw a diamond castle in 3D – whatever you imagine, you can paint it… with diamonds!


Drizzlepath: Picturae

Playstige Interactive

Drizzlepath: Picturae – November 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Have you ever wandered inside images? Images that blow your soul away? In Drizzlepath: Picturae, you embark on a journey of gorgeous landscapes. While some of these landscapes melt your heart, some will give you the chills. Do not fear though; at the end of the day, you will have a heck of a good time viewing a variety of beauties, listening to haunting music, and a real talent of a voice actor.


Empire Invasion

Gametry LLC

Empire Invasion – November 21

Empire Invasion is the ultimate test of your strategic mastery—a thrilling tower defense game where every decision can mean victory or destruction. Brace yourself to hold the line against relentless waves of enemies determined to breach your defenses. With 40+ handcrafted levels, each offering three escalating difficulty settings, you’ll sharpen your tactics and push your limits in a deeply satisfying progression. Every stage brings fresh challenges, demanding clever planning and quick reactions.


Fantasy Aquarium

Happy Player

$9.99

Fantasy Aquarium – November 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Raise your favorite fish and build your dream underwater world! It’s your very own aquarium. Buy the fish you love, raise them from tiny fry, and watch them grow and flourish. Create your dream underwater world—calm, colorful, and completely yours.


JDM: Japanese Drift Master

Gaming Factory

JDM: Japanese Drift Master – November 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Explore the birthplace of drift and dive into Japan’s iconic car culture! JDM: Japanese Drift Master combines realistic, carefully-tuned physics in a simcade experience that’s as smooth on a controller as it is with sim racing hardware. Tackle hundreds of kilometers of open-world roads and uncover story-driven events and quests along the way. Hone your drifting skills, perfect grip races, take on challenges, and feel the thrill of authentic Japanese street racing.


NeonBlast

EntwicklerX – GbR Thomas Claus und Frank Menzel

NeonBlast – November 21

In NeonBlast, the gamepad is used to control a ball that can be recolored via color fields and destroys blocks of the same color. Furthermore, there are sliding stones and skull fields that cost a life. A level is solved when all destructible blocks are destroyed, the faster this happens, the more bonus points you get.


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Sailing the Winds

ChiliDog Interactive

$6.99

Sailing the Winds – November 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

An adventure blending exploration, fishing, and mystery. You play as a seeker helping a friend find their missing father on a pirate-legends archipelago. Discover islands, caves, and shipwrecks hiding artifacts. Even small details may unlock secrets.


Save Room – The Merchant

Ratalaika Games S.L.

Save Room – The Merchant – November 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Buy, sell, and acquire crucial items required for combat missions while interacting with the Save Room’s enigmatic weapons dealer. To progress through each level, you must possess specific elite and essential battle gear. In order to obtain the necessary goods, meticulously arrange your arms and treasures within your inventory. Then you’ll need to engage in the process of selling your treasures to the strange merchant. Can you build your war chest?


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From Tony Hawk Dreams to BMX Reality: How Legends BMX Was Made by Riders

From Tony Hawk Dreams to BMX Reality: How Legends BMX Was Made by Riders

Summary

  • Inspired by childhood skatepark memories and classic games.
  • Authentic tricks and community-driven gameplay.
  • Join friends for jumps, grinds, and nostalgia on Xbox.

Ask any member of the Saga Legends Games team what inspired Legends BMX, and childhood afternoons come flooding back: hours spent playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater with friends, then heading outside to try those virtual tricks on real bikes. Those games didn’t just entertain, they sparked a lifelong love of BMX and extreme sports, a passion shared by nearly every developer on the team.​​

We grew up grinding rails in Tony Hawk’s, then trying to copy the moves at the local park, laughs Carlos, gameplay programmer and amateur BMX rider. The team’s mission was clear from the start: bring that same mix of fun, freedom, and creativity to BMX, with controls that reward experimentation and a vibe that welcomes everyone.

The design process turned personal stories into game mechanics. Lead producer David drew inspiration from neighborhood skateparks seen through childhood eyes, blending stylized art with authentic features that riders recognize and appreciate. Developers debated every trick, not just for realism, but for that feeling of triumph when landing something new: We focused on the simple joy of small victories every rider knows, like landing a bunny hop or a first grind,” recalls David.

Many on the team still ride BMX today, and sessions between work inspire new features. They met up on weekends to test animations and recreate their favorite park stunts. Mistakes became moments to laugh and learn. “Our community playtests felt like reliving our early days. The feedback from actual bikers pushed us to keep improving, says David, lead producer.

Legends BMX isn’t just made by coders, it’s made by riders, by gamers who learned about courage and confidence from both controllers and handlebars. The game aims to capture the thrill of landing a new trick and the joy of inviting friends along for the ride just like those beloved classics from childhood.

As Legends BMX launches on Xbox, the developers hope players, whether longtime fans or curious newcomers, will feel that sense of nostalgia, friendship, and possibility with every jump and grind. Enjoy Legends BMX on Xbox starting today!

Legends BMX

Firenut Games


1


$9.99

$7.99

Pure Flow and Adrenaline!
LEGENDS BMX is an energetic and exhilarating game made for extreme sports enthusiasts! Ride your BMX through a variety of parks and scenarios designed to let you pull off incredible tricks.

Simple & Intuitive
Enjoy easy-to-learn mechanics and intuitive controls that provide tons of fun and a wide range of experiences. Reach attainable goals while soaring over ramps and verticals, performing spectacular tricks. Explore multiple parks filled with a variety of ramps, surfaces, and verticals in semi-realistic environments. Achieve greatness and rise to the top of the competitive leaderboard!

Ride & Challenge Yourself
Move freely, performing countless tricks and lines to rack up massive points in diverse parks and scenarios. Attempt the wildest tricks with our one-directional analog system. After your first stunt, your Trick Line begins, recording each additional trick and combo, adding extra points until the rider wipes out or stops. The total score for the trick line is then added to your overall tally.

Competitions & Customization
Execute dozens of tricks, each with variations in Spin, Flips, Manuals, and Grinds. Climb the global rankings with your best scores. Choose from multiple Riders and bikes, each with their unique style and flow.

Cartoon & Realistic
LEGENDS BMX combines a charismatic 3D cartoon style with semi-realistic parks, immersive environments, and striking VFX. A dynamic isometric camera follows the rider seamlessly, enhancing the thrill of riding, flowing, and executing amazing tricks.

Gameplay Feedback
To amplify the experience, LEGENDS BMX features engaging VFX, including bike effects, grind sparks, skids, dust trails, camera effects, small particles, pump trails, and more.

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Free Play Days – Grand Theft Auto Online, Rubber Bandits, Soccer Story, Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition and Wreckfest

Free Play Days – Grand Theft Auto Online, Rubber Bandits, Soccer Story, Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition and Wreckfest

Ah snap, here we go again with tons to play this weekend with Free Play Days! Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition (Console + PC with XPA) is available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday November 13 until Sunday, November 16.

Grand Theft Auto Online (Series X|S) is free for all Xbox members to try from November 11 until November 17 (Xbox Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required). New to GTA Online? Find out where to get started here.

Rubber Bandits, Soccer Story and Wreckfest are free for all Xbox members to try during Free Play Days (Xbox Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required).


How To Start Playing


Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details pages 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 Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.


Keep The Fun Going


Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.


Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)


Xbox Play Anywhere

Train Sim World® 6: Standard Edition

Dovetail Games


47


$49.99

$34.99

Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere
Expect the Unexpected in Train Sim World 6! Face new challenges as you master the tracks and trains across 3 new routes. Brand-new gameplay includes Train Faults and Random Events with new locomotives and units on routes encompassing stunning British coastline, busy Leipzig and suburban New Jersey as well as the ability to bring your existing Train Sim World collection with you. Save 30% until 23rd November!


Free Play Days For All


Grand Theft Auto Online (Xbox Series X|S)

Rockstar Games


670

Xbox Game Pass

Grand Theft Auto Online
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Play GTA Online for free now through November 17 and experience the dynamic and ever-evolving online universe where you can rise from street-level hustler to become a kingpin of your own criminal empire. Get started with GTA$4,000,000 in the Career Builder, enjoy stunning visuals with three detailed graphics modes, and all the latest content playable solo or with friends.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Rubber Bandits

Flashbulb


243


$9.99

$1.99

Rubber Bandits
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere
Rubber Bandits throws 1-4 players into a wild party brawler to steal, smash, and scavenge as much cash as you can! Prepare for hilarious physics-based combat with wacky weapons and a huge lineup of criminal characters.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Soccer Story

No More Robots


211

$19.99

Soccer Story
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere
The world might as well be over Soccer Inc. has closed every local stadium, team and tournament. What kind of world can survive without the beautiful game? Thankfully a magical soccer ball has chosen you, our Savior of Soccer! Grab your ball and boots, then save soccer for free now as part of Xbox Free Play Days!


Wreckfest

THQ Nordic


399


$29.99

$11.99
Xbox Game Pass
Free Trial

Wreckfest
Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit with Wreckfest! Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend – These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1 & 2! Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground!


Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

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Sacred 2 Remaster: Behind the Scenes of A Legendary RPG

Sacred 2 Remaster: Behind the Scenes of A Legendary RPG

Summary

  • Sacred 2 Remaster is coming to Xbox Series X|S on November 11, 2025.
  • Set in the sprawling fantasy world of Ancaria, Sacred 2 offered a unique RPG adventure full of unique characters and stories.
  • Find out how the remaster aims to honor the original game’s legacy while building a modern experience for new and returning players.

Sacred 2 is an action RPG that first made its debut in the early 2000s, quickly earning a loyal following for its ambitious world and distinct personality. It offered a massive, seamless map filled with sprawling towns, dense forests, scorching deserts, and perilous dungeons—all ripe for exploration. Its roster of diverse characters came with rich backstories and unique combat styles that set it apart from other RPGs of its time.

But what truly made Sacred special was its tone. It wasn’t afraid to be funny, mixing dark fantasy with tongue-in-cheek humor and quirky charm. Players could customize their combat arts to match their playstyle, and the innovative Light and Shadow campaigns let you experience the story from two opposing sides, depending on your character’s alignment. Sacred 2 was rough around the edges, but fans embraced its imperfections—and over time, it became a beloved cult classic.

All of this is why today’s news feels especially meaningful: Sacred 2, the iconic RPG, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for the very first time. This marks a major milestone—not just for the franchise, but for the millions of fans who’ve called Ancaria home for over two decades.

At its core, Sacred 2 is more than a game—it’s a piece of modern art. Video games are one of the most powerful storytelling mediums of our time, and this remaster is our tribute to that legacy. It’s a love letter to the fans, a celebration of 20 years of adventure, and a promise that the world of Ancaria will continue to evolve.

Bringing Sacred 2 to life on today’s platforms has been a technical challenge, but one the team has embraced wholeheartedly. Our team rebuilt the game engine from the ground up to ensure a smooth, immersive experience across all devices. Xbox players will enjoy the same rich gameplay as PC players previously experienced.

This remaster isn’t just a visual upgrade. It’s a celebration of everything that made the original Sacred unforgettable: the humor, the chaos, and of course, the Blind Guardians. We’ve preserved the soul of the game while enhancing it for a new generation of players While we couldn’t include everything from the community patches over the years, we did our best to include material that added to the player experience where possible.

We placed a lot of importance and effort on making the experience smooth for Xbox players- regardless of if players enjoyed the game 20 years ago or are brand new to the franchise. Our graphics have stayed true to the original to preserve the original look and feel of the game. We’re excited to welcome the community back to Ancaria, and we’re committed to supporting the title post launch. Our future updates will be influenced by community support and feedback, and we’re looking forward to the future of Sacred.

Sacred 2 Remaster launches today, and is available on Xbox Series X|S.

Sacred 2 Remaster

THQ Nordic GmbH


33

$29.99

Ancaria stands on the brink. T-Energy, the mysterious power source that once brought prosperity, now fuels corruption, conflict, and chaos. In the midst of war and betrayal, six heroes rise — each with their own fate, abilities, and path through a living, breathing open world.

In this remaster of the beloved action RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, players return to a massive fantasy realm filled with hundreds of quests, dangerous dungeons, and unique combat arts to master. Battle monstrous creatures, uncover ancient secrets, and shape your character through loot, leveling, and deep customization.

With refined combat mechanics, a modern UI, full controller support, and all expansions included, the remaster brings new life to a fan-favorite — whether you’re revisiting Ancaria or setting foot in it for the first time.

Forge your legend. The fate of Ancaria awaits.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies Is Tapping Into Its Past to Guide Its Future

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies Is Tapping Into Its Past to Guide Its Future

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies Asset

Summary

  • Learn how Black Ops 7 Zombies is being designed to pay homage to the past, with each destination within the Dark Aether representing a different period and location.
  • With a drivable Wonder Vehicle, compelling locations to explore, and a tremendous number of surprises hiding within the Dark Aether, Black Ops 7 Zombies is shaping up to slay.
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches November 14, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Cloud, Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

We’ve never seen Zombies like this before. Ashes of the Damned is not only the largest Round-Based Zombies map the series has ever seen, but it’s also the culmination of ideas and fan-favorite modes from over the years that have been built for this moment. Like a shambling undead ripping through a boarded-up window looking for their next meal, Black Ops 7 Zombies feels like it’s ready to feast.

From the rural Vandorn Farm to the frontier town of Ashwood, there are an awesome number of thrilling POIs for us to explore. In addition to the several unique modes at launch — Standard, Survival, Cursed, and Dead Ops Arcade 4 — Black Ops 7 Zombies will also be one of the most accessible entries ever; there’s something for everyone, especially once Directed mode arrives in Season 01 to help guide new players through the Main Quest.

In talking again with Treyarch Design Director Kevin Drew (you can read our previous piece about Ol’ Tessie here on Xbox Wire), this starts with the massive Ashes of the Damned map, whose size was directly influenced by the team’s desire to have a new drivable Wonder Vehicle in the game. “That kind of dictates that you need a bigger space,” says Drew. “We also really wanted to sell this idea of the Dark Aether being like a Bermuda Triangle, have things come into this place from various dimensions.”

This direction has led the team to pay homage to the past, with each destination representing a different period and location. “There’s a familiarity with those locations, like Green Run from TranZit, but it has an entirely different place and backstory that’s going to be important for that level and beyond,” adds Drew.

We can also look forward to experiencing a new incarnation of the iconic crew from the early days of Zombies. However, once we meet them, it sounds like they will not exactly be as we once remembered them. “Where they came from is unknown, but from somewhere else, some other dimension. Not from our Earth. And being inside of the Dark Aether, you’re going to see other familiar elements sprinkled in.”

Narratively, it sounds like there will be a lot to unpack for those who have been following the Zombies storylines over the years. “They have a reputation for being incredibly complex,” Drew adds. “I love that, but I like to think that we’ve taken an iceberg approach now since Cold War, where at the peak, at just a glance, it’s a simple story. Like in Black Ops 6 Zombies, you’re getting revenge for the person who imprisoned you. In Black Ops 7 Zombies you’re now trapped in this other dimension trying to escape. For a new player, that’s really all you need to know. But obviously, you can go look below the water and see there’s more to discover.”

Working alongside the Creative Director, who makes a lot of calls with what path the game’s story will take, Drew is also there to point out opportunities and suggestions as they arise, like resurrecting lost ideas or characters and giving them new life. But it’s not just him. Drew makes it a point to call out the community — it’s the fans who have helped guide a lot of this unique story over the years.

“Zombies is such a unique mode, and the gaming landscape is historically shaped by the fans. We’ll put things out there and see what resonates and what people are looking for, combining that with some stories that we want to tell. For example, we have a brand-new antagonist (in Black Ops 7 Zombies) and just being inside the Dark Aether there will be all sorts of new lore to explore.”

Part of that landscape evolution is the Cursed mode, which has been designed to be a more challenging experience for advanced players. In this mode, players can discover and activate Relics to face even harder challenges in exchange for new levels of power and rewards. These Relics work as significant debuffs to increase the challenge in a Cursed match, with nine to uncover across Ashes of the Damned. The more potent the Relic, the greater the challenge you’ll face. Which in turn means the more potent the Relic, the greater your Tier power becomes.

“Looking back at our most dedicated audience, it’s like, what are they looking for? They’re looking for a challenge. They’re looking for Easter eggs. So, we built an entire mode with them in mind,” says Drew. “I’m really excited about Cursed. It’s something that we’ve been thinking about for several years. It’s all about being extremely difficult, and that’s okay now because you’re opting in for that. Players can choose how they want to make the mode more difficult, which I think is really cool. And we’ll be continuing to release additional Relics throughout the seasons so that toy box will just grow for those players.”

Dead Ops Arcade is also getting some added love in Black Ops 7 Zombies. It’s no longer a mode that you must unearth on your adventure, as it will be available for you right from the game’s menu. “It is a huge mode and it is part of the family. We want to make sure people see this. It’s a massive experience that could be its own game,” adds Drew.

With 80 levels and more than 20 arenas, coupled with outrageous firepower, Dead Ops Arcade 4 will have you unleash the hurt against the Silverback clan’s armies and their vengeful new patriarch, Papaback. And for the first time, DOA embraces Round-Based Zombies mechanics with Ammo Mods, Field Upgrades, and GobbleGums, all tailored to enhance your Dead Ops Arcade experience. Also, both top-down and first-person camera options are supported, letting you switch perspectives without losing pace. Best of all, every DOA run contributes to shared progression, earning XP that advances your player level across Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. “Leveraging a lot of our enemy types, seeing those and even fighting them in a different way has been really cool,” says Drew. “It feels like a cohesive and massive offering, which is great.”

And with launch approaching soon on November 14, I was curious to know if Drew could shed some light on what we can look forward to down the road. “You’re not going to know what to expect. Looking at our lineup this year, each map is going to bring something different to the table. And that is going to be a lot of fun for fans to experience with extra layers of things to uncover.”

With an awesome Wonder Vehicle to drive around, many compelling locations to explore, and what sounds like a tremendous number of surprises hiding within the Dark Aether, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies is shaping up to slay starting November 14.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches November 14, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Cloud, Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 – Vault Edition

Activision Publishing Inc.

$99.99

Pre-order any digital edition and receive:

– Items for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™*:
— Reznov Challenge Pack – unlock the SOG Reznov Operator Skin. Plus, get access to unlock the Stalingrad Reznov and Memory Reznov Operator Skins
— Guild Override Weapon Camo – unlock the Guild Override dynamic Weapon Camo

The Vault Edition includes:

– Cross-Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7
— Includes Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox PC versions of the game
– BlackCell (1 Season)**
— Includes: Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP and more
– Operator Collection
— 4 Operator Skins: Harper, Karma, T.E.D.D. and Reaper EWR-3
– Mastercraft Collection
— 5 Mastercraft Weapons
– Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
— 8 GobbleGums of Ultra rarity for Black Ops 7
– Permanent Unlock Token for Black Ops 7 (available at launch)

In Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the most mind-bending Black Ops ever.

The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare. David Mason leads an elite team on a covert mission to the sprawling city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won’t just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts.

Squad up or go solo in an innovative Co-Op Campaign that redefines the Black Ops experience.

Multiplayer explodes out of the gate with 16 electrifying 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps at launch. Master a cutting-edge arsenal and outmaneuver your enemies with an evolved Omnimovement system.

In Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies mode, the nightmare begins where reality ends. Trapped in the heart of the Dark Aether, the crew is thrust into a vast, ever-shifting hellscape.

Game requires a Game Pass Core subscription (sold separately).

TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required for PC, other security measures may be enforced. Learn more at https://support.activision.com/tpm.

*Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC required to redeem. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by November 14th, 2026.

**BlackCell, Battle Pass, Call of Duty® Points and Tier Skips will be accessible in Black Ops 7 upon availability of the Season 1 Battle Pass in-game. Redemption applies to one Season of the Black Ops 7 Battle Pass only.

Content, features, services, online play, and support not available in all regions, and may vary, change, or terminate.

Requires an Activision account and acceptance of the Activision Software License and Services Agreement. A mobile phone number linked to your Activision account may be required to play Black Ops 7.

Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

©/TM/® 2025 Activision Publishing, Inc. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2025 Id Software, Inc.


Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 – Vault Edition Upgrade

Activision Publishing Inc.


117

$30

Upgrade to the Vault Edition and receive the following bonus content*:

– BlackCell (1 Season)**
— Includes: Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP and more
– Operator Collection
— 4 Operator Skins: Harper, Karma, T.E.D.D. and Reaper EWR-3
– Mastercraft Collection
— 5 Mastercraft Weapons
– Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
— 8 GobbleGums of Ultra rarity for Black Ops 7
– Permanent Unlock Token for Black Ops 7 (available at launch)

*Requires existing ownership of the digital version of the Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 – Cross-Gen Bundle on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC (sold separately), or active subscription to select Game Pass plans (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass PC, or Game Pass Console).

**BlackCell, Battle Pass, Call of Duty® Points and Tier Skips will be accessible in Black Ops 7 upon availability of the Season 1 Battle Pass in-game. Redemption applies to one Season of the Black Ops 7 Battle Pass only.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

©/TM/® 2025 Activision Publishing, Inc. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2025 Id Software, Inc.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 – Cross-Gen Bundle

Activision Publishing Inc.

$69.99

Pre-order any digital edition or subscribe to select Game Pass plans* and receive:

– Items for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™**:
— Reznov Challenge Pack – unlock the SOG Reznov Operator Skin. Plus, get access to unlock the Stalingrad Reznov and Memory Reznov Operator Skins
— Guild Override Weapon Camo – unlock the Guild Override dynamic Weapon Camo

Includes:

– Cross-Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7
— Includes Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox PC versions of the game

In Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the most mind-bending Black Ops ever.

The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare. David Mason leads an elite JSOC team on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won’t just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts.

Squad up or go solo in an innovative Co-Op Campaign that redefines the Black Ops experience. Take on high-stakes challenges across a wide spectrum of environments, from the neon-lit rooftops of Japan to the Mediterranean coast, and even into the deepest corners of the human psyche.

Multiplayer explodes out of the gate with 16 electrifying 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps at launch. From futuristic Tokyo vistas to the frozen, unforgiving wilds of Alaska, every environment is brimming with danger and opportunity. Master a cutting-edge arsenal and outmaneuver your enemies with an evolved Omnimovement system.

In Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies mode, the nightmare begins where reality ends. Trapped in the heart of the Dark Aether, the crew is thrust into a vast, ever-shifting hellscape. This isn’t just survival. It’s a descent into madness.

Game requires a Game Pass Core subscription (sold separately).

TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required for PC, other security measures may be enforced. Learn more at https://support.activision.com/tpm.

*Requires active subscription to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass PC, or Game Pass Console. Subscribers must login to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC by November 14, 2025 to redeem the Reznov Challenge Pack and Guild Override Weapon Camo.

**Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC required to redeem. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by November 14th, 2026.

Content, features, services, online play, and support not available in all regions, and may vary, change, or terminate.

Requires an Activision account and acceptance of the Activision Software License and Services Agreement. A mobile phone number linked to your Activision account may be required to play Black Ops 7.

Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

©/TM/® 2025 Activision Publishing, Inc. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2025 Id Software, Inc.


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Backbone Pro​ -​ Xbox Edition: Take Your Gaming Anywhere

Backbone Pro Xbox Edition Hero Image

Backbone Pro​ -​ Xbox Edition: Take Your Gaming Anywhere

Earlier this year, Designed for Xbox​ and​ our friends at Backbone launched ​the​​ ​Backbone One – Xbox Edition. Now they are back with ​their next generation controller, redesigned from the ground ​up to let​ you access your favorite games on mobile, PC, smart TV, and beyond.

Meet the Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition, a great gaming experience, now designed for almost any screen you own, whether you’re on your phone, tablet, PC, TV, or streaming device.  Every detail, from the precise placement of the full-size thumbsticks to the laser-etched grips and Hall Effect triggers, is the result of relentless optimization.

Backbone Pro offers two ways to play: Handheld Mode, where your phone is physically connected via USB-C for low latency and no charging required; and Wireless Mode, connecting via Bluetooth Low Energy for gaming from a distance.

Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition Features 

  • Play Anywhere: Built-in battery, USB-C, and Bluetooth​ Low Energy​ unlock gaming across ​​devices.  
  • Pro-Grade Control: Full-size ALPS thumbsticks, ​laser-etched ​textured grips, Hall Effect triggers, and rear buttons for precision and comfort.  
  • Jump Into Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play:​​ Includes one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to explore a growing library of games.    

Seamless Play with the Backbone App  

​​Personalize your play with custom profiles, button remapping, and effortless device switching – all within the Backbone App. Switching between phone, PC, and TV is simple, with FlowState – just a tap moves your controller from screen to screen. The Backbone App also supports Apple Arcade, Steam Link, and other controller-friendly mobile titles, so you have gaming options in addition to Xbox. ​​​​​ 

Backbone Pro vs. Backbone One  

Not sure which controller to snag? Here’s an overview of both controllers at a glance: 

  • Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition: ​​All-new​​​​ ergonomic design for comfort and precision, Bluetooth and hardwired play, full-size ALPS sticks, Hall Effect triggers, two customizable back buttons, profiles and remapping, and built in battery.    
  • Backbone One – Xbox Edition: Ultra-mobile, hardwired plug-in design optimized for portability, classic inputs, and quick jump into the Xbox app on your mobile device, to access features including Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play with the Xbox button. Compatible with USB-C devices only. 

Available Now

The Backbone Pro Xbox Edition launches today. It’s available for $179.99 USD ERP through Backbone.comxbox.com, and Amazon, with Best Buy floor placement in the US beginning November 30. Worldwide shipping is supported.

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How To Survive the Alien Swarm in Let Them Come: Onslaught, Out Today

How To Survive the Alien Swarm in Let Them Come: Onslaught, Out Today

Summary

  • Let Them Come: Onslaught is a retro sci-fi bullet heaven game, launching November 11 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
  • Combine and upgrade incredible weapons in order to decimate the never-ending hordes, avoid environmental hazards or use them to your advantage.
  • Check out these bitesize tips to learn the basics and prepare for success on the battlefield.

Brace yourself for a relentless alien assault in Let Them Come: Onslaught – launching today on Xbox Series X|S – where bullet heaven gameplay collides with the gritty spirit of retro sci-fi classics.

Each run challenges you to create the perfect build from an arsenal of over-the-top weapons and explosive upgrades, shredding alien hordes in a display of retro-fueled chaos. And to give you the upper hand on this hostile alien world – where even the planet is trying to kill you – we’ve collated some top tips to ensure victory for Xbox players everywhere.

Outlast The Onslaught

Offense Is King: In order to not get overtaken by the swarm, you must make sure your damage output is growing steadily throughout your run. There are also many offensive options to upgrade in the Armory between runs to make sure you have the firepower needed to survive.

But Don’t Neglect Defense: Although offense should be prioritized, defense is also essential in the long run. The Shield that can be equipped when leveling up will protect you from one hit and reactivates after a cooldown. Combining the Shield, Health Regen and Armor Plating can drastically extend your lifetime.

I-Frames Are Your Friend: There are a few ways to get invincibility frames: after taking a hit, after a Super Shield runs out, or after using the Soldier’s dash ability. Get used to how long you have invincibility so you can sneak through enemy waves and reposition.

Chaining Up Dashes: If you have multiple dash charges available, you can chain them in quick succession to get through huge waves of enemies. There are enough invincibility frames for you to stay untouchable as long as you chain dashes.

Hunting For Health Packs: Health packs can sometimes drop from mini bosses, but the most reliable way to find them is in common crates. It’s worth exploring the level and breaking them to heal steadily throughout a run.

Emergency Healing: When leveling up, you’ll sometimes be offered an option to increase your Max HP by 150. Selecting this option will not just increase your max health, but also heal you by that amount. When you are close to death, it can be a life saver.

Not All Enemies Hit as Hard: Bigger enemies tend to deal more damage than small ones or enemy projectiles. If you are surrounded and you know you can’t avoid taking damage, try to get hit by a small Spiderling to limit the damage received and use the invincibility frames to flee through tougher enemies.

Hunting For Credits: Credits are also primarily found in common crates, but they can be awarded from completing specific missions as well. A great way to earn more credits is to purchase the Extermination Contract upgrade in the Armory – this will randomly give you more credits for killing mini bosses. After killing the main boss of a level, you will be rewarded with a bonus enemy wave that drops credits. Finally, did you know that completing a level gives you a bonus multiplier on the credits earned? And playing on Hard Mode will also reward you with an additional credit multiplier!

Missions or Supply Drops? During runs, bonus missions and supply drops can trigger at the same time, and you’ll have to make a choice on which one to go to. There are a few factors that can help you make that split second decision.

With missions, you can see what the reward will be in the upper right corner of the screen. If you like the proposed reward, you should prioritize doing the mission first, because with Supply Drops you never know what the reward is until you break it.

Missions also usually show you how far you are from the target. So if you are about to run out of time and the mission is still too far, it’s better to change your priority and go get the supply drop instead.

Weapon Of Choice

Weapon Balance: Different weapons serve different roles. Some are good to push back enemies, but will deal less damage. Some can be aimed to target specific enemies while others attack randomly and work better when the screen is full of enemies. Some damage enemies near you while others have longer reach. The key to a successful run is to experiment with weapon combinations and find the style that fits your needs.

Invest In Your Weapons: Many weapons begin to show their potential at Level 3. For example, the Shotgun gets Double Shot, the Electric Grenades are now fired in batches of two, and the Flamethrower will make enemies catch on fire. If you find that your build is struggling, it might be because you have too many weapons under Level 3.

Shotgun Versus Repulse: Both of these weapons are specialized in pushing back enemies. Repulse is better when it comes to pushback in general because enemies get pushed all around you, but the Shotgun deals more damage and can cripple enemies, reducing their movement speed. If you have issues surviving the enemy hordes, you could try using both, but you might have trouble defeating the boss at the end of the level due to limited damage output.

Autogun Versus Blaster: Both of these weapons have low cooldown and automatically aim for the nearest enemy, making them easy to use. The Blaster requires more skill, however, because you’ll need to stand still to increase the firing speed. At low level, this weapon is a bit underwhelming, but at high level it’s a great tool to focus on bosses with nonstop damage output.

Electric Grenades Versus Rocket Barrage: These weapons share a lot in common. They both fire in random directions and deal lots of damage in a large area. The biggest difference is that the Grenades attack close to you while the rocket barrage fires further away. Depending on your build, you might want to prioritize one over the other. Or get both for huge damage output, but you’ll be relying on RNG to hit the right targets.

Let Them Come: Onslaught blasts its way onto Xbox Series X|S on November 11, 2025. Now you’re fully prepared for the horrors that await you on this hostile alien world. Happy hunting!

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Brace yourself for the explosive action of Let Them Come: Onslaught, a fast-paced roguelite shooter where survival means adapting, upgrading, and unleashing devastating firepower. Battle relentless alien swarms across procedurally generated stages, unlocking new weapons and stacking brutal upgrades with every run. Whether you’re clearing the screen with flamethrowers, orbital strikes, or Photon Sabers, the power is in your hands. Experiment with different loadouts, refine your strategy, and master the retro-inspired bullet heaven loop. With an original synth-driven soundtrack by Cartridge 87 and escalating waves of enemies, this game will push you to the limit.

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