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41. <li>A unique pivot in the <em>Outbreak </em>universe.</li>
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45. <li>Visual novel features branching paths, 24 endings, and mini-games.</li>
46.  
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49. <li>Bonus rogue-like game <em>Outbreak</em> RPG is designed for replayability.</li>
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58. <p>Greetings Survivors! I’m Julia Wolbach, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Dead Drop Studios. Today we are launching a two-game pack, <em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/outbreak-the-fedora-files-what-lydia-knows/9pc0wm0bl1c4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outbreak The Fedora Files: What Lydia Knows</a></em>, on Xbox Series X|S.  This includes our first ever visual novel as well as the rogue-like <em>Outbreak </em>RPG!<br></p>
59.  
60.  
61.  
62. <p>Up until now, you may know the <em>Outbreak </em>series for its survival horror gameplay.  We love daring players to carefully manage their resources, explore, and conquer unspeakable monsters by the skin of their teeth. This sort of tense gameplay is one way to experience the compelling world of horror, but for this project, I wanted to do something very different.<br></p>
63.  
64.  
65.  
66. <p>The horror genre is about more than fun scares and over-the-top gore; character-driven drama drives a compelling story that sticks with players long after it’s over. This switch to the visual novel format allowed me to meaningfully expand on the characters and the universe that we’ve created in a way we simply can’t in a traditional survival horror game. As a woman, I’m also excited to have written our main character as an empowered female lead; instead of serving as a damsel in distress or a mere plot point, Lydia is a passionate heroine with a strong sense of justice and a “can do” ’attitude. She is the type of character that I myself would like to see more of in video games!</p>
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88. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">An Average day on the Job Becomes Far Deadlier than Lydia Bargained for.<em><br></em></h2>
89.  
90.  
91.  
92. <p>The primary draw of <em>What Lydia Knows</em> is its deep and interactive story. In this canon prequel to the upcoming <em>Outbreak: Shades of Horror</em>, Detective Lydia Daniels is desperately trying to solve the mystery behind her partner’s disappearance. There are so many paths the story can take; not only are there a whopping 24 endings to discover, but there are also constant choices to make and mini-games to complete along the way. This isn’t simply like reading a book or watching a movie; our visual novel takes full advantage of the interactivity of video games to put you and your personality in the driver’s seat. Even the order that you choose to prioritize different parts of your investigation will affect the outcome.<br>Throughout the journey, you’ll meet a diverse cast of shady characters who may either lend a hand or put a wrench in Lydia’s plans. Depending on how you treat these characters and the route you take, aspects of the story will change and lead you to a different destiny. As such, Lydia’s fate is in your hands; if you make the wrong choice, her life may come to an early and tragic end! Completionists will want to replay the game to discover each and every possible epilogue.<br></p>
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114. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">One Fateful Night, Cypress Ridge Experiences a Nearly Endless Nightmare.<em><br></em></h2>
115.  
116.  
117.  
118. <p>On the other side of the coin, <em>Outbreak RPG </em>represents yet another way we’ve challenged ourselves to do something different with the <em>Outbreak </em>series. This is a rogue-like, turn-based adventure where survival is far from guaranteed. While most of our games explore survival horror gameplay from an action-oriented perspective, <em>Outbreak RPG </em>instead approaches this from a slower-paced, cerebral point-of-view.</p>
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121.  
122. <p>The premise is simple; embark on a quest to evacuate survivors out of Cypress Ridge as the city has fallen to a zombie apocalypse. In this game, though, you need to manage a four-character party, complete with character-specific strengths and weaknesses, to take out deadly foes strategically. Do you attack with Lydia’s handgun for a higher chance of critically injuring monsters, or do you use Hank’s shotgun to hurt multiple ghouls with a single blast? Do you spend a turn to search for supplies or heal, or do you attempt to run away from an encounter entirely? Is it best to use a precious grenade when you’re out of ammo, or should you try to whittle down your opponent with a melee attack? These are the types of questions you’ll constantly need to answer correctly if you’re going to emerge from the city victorious.<br><br>In between random battles, you will stumble into events that may aid you in your fight or even deal damage to your party.  The timing of your choices in and out of combat will also impact your initiative, which affects your luck. As you rescue each Survivor scattered throughout Cypress Ridge, you’ll receive perks ranging from increased health to powered-up weapons.  Once you find all ten civilians, endure a final boss encounter and victory is yours!  No play-through of <em>Outbreak RPG</em> is the same, however, and with four difficulty settings, you can re-enter the hellscape for a fresh challenge.</p>
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144. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"> Hungry Players and Zombies Alike Can Chow Down on a Feast of Fun Extras</h2>
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146.  
147.  
148. <p>Aside from the two distinct games included in <em>What Lydia Knows</em>, players can enjoy a variety of extra features!  Use the Scene Studio to make and save your own custom scenes using characters and locations you encounter during Lydia’s adventure. Unlock music from across the <em>Outbreak </em>series (including our smash hit <em>Railbreak)</em> and behind-the-scenes concept art as you discover more endings.  Once you finish the visual novel, you can even enjoy a preview of the next episode.  No matter where you look, <em>What Lydia Knows </em>has so much to see and explore!<br></p>
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170. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Think You’re Fit for the Task, Detective?</h2>
171.  
172.  
173.  
174. <p>Explore a seedy city teeming with the undead when <em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/outbreak-the-fedora-files-what-lydia-knows/9pc0wm0bl1c4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outbreak The Fedora Files: What Lydia Knows </a></em>launches for Xbox Series X|S on May 17.  Pre-orders begin on May 10th with a 20% discount available for pre-orders and the launch window. Do you have what it takes to solve Cypress Ridge’s latest mystery?</p>
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194. <p>Dead Drop Studios LLC</p>
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218. Super and extra-natural phenomena around the world are officially disavowed. In the United States, these phenomena are unofficially investigated by an elite squad of agents known as the Federal Disaster Organic Response Agency, FEDORA. These are their stories…
219.  
220. This two punch, two game pack based in the Outbreak Universe, explore the before and after of the Outbreak with new eyes.
221.  
222. FEDORA Files: What Lydia Knows
223.  
224. In our first file of “The FEDORA Files” three part limited series: What Lydia Knows, play as intrepid detective Lydia Daniels as she tries to discover the mystery behind her partner's disappearance. Search for clues, probe allies and enemies, and solve the mystery of the Jackson Street Sewers in this installment that acts a prequel to Outbreak: Shades of Horror.
225.  
226. Features
227.  
228. – Narrative rich visual novel with a deep and engrossing storyline.
229. – Multiple paths and endings to unlock where your choices matter.
230. – Meet, befriend, or alienate a wide cast of characters where your relationships matter.
231. – Solve devious puzzles and navigate crazy minigames as you hunt for the truth.
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233. Outbreak RPG
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235. In the aftermath of the Outbreak, play a group of survivors out to rescue their compatriots in Outbreak RPG! A Semi procedurally generated rogue-like RPG, every boot up is a new adventure. Rescued survivors will bring new skills and challenges with them.
236. Can you survive the Outbreak?!
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238. Features:
239.  
240. – Semi procedurally generated rogue-like RPG
241. – Lead your party of four survivors through the apocalypse in turn-based combat
242. – Search for supplies to keep yourself armed and healthy
243. – Rescue a wide group of survivors, each of which joins your team with unique upgrades and abilities
244. – Challenging escalating enemy encounters as the city becomes further overrun with the undead
245. Hilarious and ridiculous dialogue in this non-canon adventure </div>
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272. <title>Godzilla: Nemesis DLC – King Ghidorah &amp; Hedorah Invade GigaBash</title>
273. <link>https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/godzilla-nemesis-dlc-gigabash/</link>
275. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johns]]></dc:creator>
276. <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
277. <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
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279. <category><![CDATA[Ghidorah]]></category>
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286. <description><![CDATA[<p>Beware, citizens… A three-headed shadow looms above the sky while acidic mist suffocates the air below. What doom has crossed over to the GigaBash world? Introducing the latest additions to the GigaBash roster from the Godzilla universe, King Ghidorah and Hedorah! Let’s take a closer look at what they are capable of. King Ghidorah As [&#8230;]</p>
287. <p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/godzilla-nemesis-dlc-gigabash/">Godzilla: Nemesis DLC &#8211; King Ghidorah &amp; Hedorah Invade GigaBash</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
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291. <li>Discover the two new playable characters from the Godzilla universe in GigaBash, complete with an official trailer to set the stage.</li>
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295. <li>Explore the six iconic Kaiju as we delve into the inspiration behind their designs to help you master your favorites from the Godzilla universe.</li>
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298.  
299. <li>Bonus rogue-likHighlights, features and powers of the iconic kaiju and two powerful newcomers.</li>
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308. <p>Beware, citizens… A three-headed shadow looms above the sky while acidic mist suffocates the air below. What doom has crossed over to the <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/gigabash/9nq1n709v0tv" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>GigaBash</em> </a>world? Introducing the latest additions to the <em>GigaBash</em> roster from the Godzilla universe, King Ghidorah and Hedorah! Let’s take a closer look at what they are capable of.</p>
309.  
310.  
311.  
312. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>King Ghidorah</strong></h3>
313.  
314.  
315.  
316. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/King-Ghidorah-03e45a1e323ce9e09bc0.jpg" alt="Gigabash ghidora" class="wp-image-201756" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/King-Ghidorah-03e45a1e323ce9e09bc0.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/King-Ghidorah-03e45a1e323ce9e09bc0-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/King-Ghidorah-03e45a1e323ce9e09bc0-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/King-Ghidorah-03e45a1e323ce9e09bc0-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
317.  
318.  
319.  
320. <p>As seen in “Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)”, you play as Godzilla’s most formidable rival. Your supersonic wings allow you to fly and rain destructive Gravity Beams from above. You can also wind up your wings to produce a powerful shockwave that sends buildings hurling towards the enemy with a single flap. Each of your colossal, horned heads can blast destructive lightning bolt-like Gravity Beams capable of tearing through entire skyscrapers.</p>
321.  
322.  
323.  
324. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Hedorah</strong></h3>
325.  
326.  
327.  
328. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hedorah-b9c585f3f2e7be09809a.jpg" alt="Gigabash Hedorah" class="wp-image-201755" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hedorah-b9c585f3f2e7be09809a.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hedorah-b9c585f3f2e7be09809a-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hedorah-b9c585f3f2e7be09809a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hedorah-b9c585f3f2e7be09809a-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
329.  
330.  
331.  
332. <p>As Hedorah, you play as the smog monster that stands taller than Godzilla and can match the King of the Monsters blow for blow. As seen in “Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)”, you can spit Acidic Sludge, pollute the air with Acidic Sulfuric Mist, throw deadly mud balls, and even shoot a Hedrium Ray from one of your eyes. You can also dodge oncoming attacks by shifting into your Flying Stage, leaving behind a pool of Acidic Sludge that damages and slows the enemy.</p>
333.  
334.  
335.  
336. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Battle against the OGs</strong></h2>
337.  
338.  
339.  
340. <p>Don’t you have that Kaiju battle matchup idea in mind that has yet to be realized on film? With the additional purchase of the Godzilla 4 Kaiju Pack DLC<strong>,</strong> you can pit Godzilla, Gigan, Mechagodzilla, and Destoroyah against King Ghidorah and Hedorah to recreate your ultimate Kaiju fantasy.</p>
341.  
342.  
343.  
344. <p>Check out the new <em>GigaBash </em> Godzilla DLCs All-in-One Showcase <a href="https://youtu.be/pkPhB7EacA8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">video</a>.</p>
345.  
346.  
347.  
348. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Godzilla</strong></h3>
349.  
350.  
351.  
352. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Godzilla-8cc5686a6dd883e6a652.jpg" alt="Gigabash Godzilla" class="wp-image-201754" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Godzilla-8cc5686a6dd883e6a652.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Godzilla-8cc5686a6dd883e6a652-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Godzilla-8cc5686a6dd883e6a652-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Godzilla-8cc5686a6dd883e6a652-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
353.  
354.  
355.  
356. <p>Play as the superstar and the OG of the Tokusatsu genre. This version from the 1990s Godzilla movies , features a more predatory-looking head with a sleeker and more powerful body. As Godzilla, you can grab hold of your enemies and ram them toward skyscrapers for big damage. You can fire its iconic heat ray from across the map, incinerating anyone in your way with additional burn damage to enemies when performed as an S-Class!</p>
357.  
358.  
359.  
360. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Gigan</strong></h3>
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363.  
364. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1536" height="864" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Gigan-5024f411653eadcf4cc7.jpg" alt="Gigabash Gigan" class="wp-image-201753" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Gigan-5024f411653eadcf4cc7.jpg 1536w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Gigan-5024f411653eadcf4cc7-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Gigan-5024f411653eadcf4cc7-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /></figure>
365.  
366.  
367.  
368. <p>As Gigan, your razor-sharp claws can dice up enemies in a jiffy. They also apply a deadly Bleeding Status that deals additional damage if your victim tries to move around. You can rev up the buzz saw on its abdomen to devastate anything and anyone who comes too close. You can also fire a destructive laser beam that explodes into multiple clusters, keeping enemies at bay while you scheme your next approach.</p>
369.  
370.  
371.  
372. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Mechagodzilla</strong></h3>
373.  
374.  
375.  
376. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Mechagodzilla-f48b2408c7d8b5cbd043.jpg" alt="Gigabash mechagodzilla" class="wp-image-201757" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Mechagodzilla-f48b2408c7d8b5cbd043.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Mechagodzilla-f48b2408c7d8b5cbd043-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Mechagodzilla-f48b2408c7d8b5cbd043-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Mechagodzilla-f48b2408c7d8b5cbd043-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
377.  
378.  
379.  
380. <p>This version is Nicknamed Kiryu, an anti-Godzilla weapon as seen in the film <em>“</em>Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002)”. Its Weapon Control System allows it to wield a wide arsenal of weapons such as wrist blade, rockets, homing missiles, and railguns, Hyper Maser Cannon and Absolute Zero Cannon. Unique to Mechagodzilla, each of its weapons consumes one of two different types of energy, making it one of the more difficult characters to master. However, in the right hands, it can swiftly annihilate its foes with a merciless display of firepower.</p>
381.  
382.  
383.  
384. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Destoroyah</strong></h3>
385.  
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387.  
388. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Destoroyah-b5551b3059136464085c.jpg" alt="Gigabash Destroyah" class="wp-image-201752" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Destoroyah-b5551b3059136464085c.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Destoroyah-b5551b3059136464085c-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Destoroyah-b5551b3059136464085c-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Destoroyah-b5551b3059136464085c-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
389.  
390.  
391.  
392. <p>As seen in “Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995),” these microcellular organisms evolve into larger and more destructive stages, ultimately reforming into a single terrible but awesome creature. As Destoroyah, you use your pincer tail to snag and drag enemies across the battlefield. Also your Micro-Oxygen beam can , easily vaporize anything caught in its path.</p>
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395.  
396. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Beam Clash</strong></h3>
397.  
398.  
399.  
400. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2560" height="1440" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Beam-Clash-3b19942f902c78521774-scaled.jpg" alt="Gigabash cross beams" class="wp-image-201751" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Beam-Clash-3b19942f902c78521774-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Beam-Clash-3b19942f902c78521774-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Beam-Clash-3b19942f902c78521774-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Beam-Clash-3b19942f902c78521774-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Beam-Clash-3b19942f902c78521774-2048x1152.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></figure>
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404. <p>The hallmark of any epic Kaiju film is definitely… Beam Clash! That’s right, you can trigger one whenever two beam attacks collide. Mash the attack button to increase your power before this tug-of-war ends in a massive explosion, just like in the movies.</p>
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407.  
408. <p>With two of Godzilla’s most fearsome nemeses crossing over into <em>GigaBash</em> along with the characters from the Godzilla 4 Kaiju DLC, that’s a total of six kaijus from the Godzilla universe, along with ten original <em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/gigabash/9nq1n709v0tv" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GigaBash</a></em> characters from the base game for fans to enjoy. So, will you sow terror as the Nemeses of Godzilla? Or will you team up with old adversaries out of sheer survival instinct to fight off these formidable foes? We await your answer in the arena!</p>
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450. GigaBash combines the chaos and creativity of titles like Power Stone, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and War of Monsters with the jaw-dropping scale of the classic kaiju movies. Play as either a rampaging Titan or a Titan-hunting mecha; summon lightning from the heavens, use a radio tower as a baton, or roll a whole district (and your enemies) into a single massive snowball. Wreak enough havoc and you'll evolve into your final form, the terrifyingly titanic S-Class.
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458. <p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/godzilla-nemesis-dlc-gigabash/">Godzilla: Nemesis DLC &#8211; King Ghidorah &amp; Hedorah Invade GigaBash</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
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465. <title>Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II – On Location at The Vast Iceland Setting</title>
466. <link>https://news.xbox.com/en-us/podcast/senuas-saga-hellblade-ii-on-location-at-the-vast-iceland-setting/#new_tab</link>
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469. <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 17:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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484. <title>The Most Important Moments in Minecraft’s First 15 Years</title>
485. <link>https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/minecraft-15-years-most-important-moments/</link>
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506. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/minecraft-15-years-most-important-moments/">The Most Important Moments in Minecraft’s First 15 Years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
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510. <header class="xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left">
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515. <ul class="post-tags__list"><li class="post-tags__item"><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/games/" class="kicker post__meta--category"><span class="sr-only">Category: </span>Games</a></li></ul><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/" class="kicker"><time datetime="1715965200">May 17, 2024</a> <h1 class="h2">The Most Important Moments in Minecraft’s First 15 Years</h1>
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518. <div class="post-header__author__bylines"><ul class="post-header__author__list"><li class="post-header__author__list__item"><img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bb5c9a891d1d92e6330f649048c1d27b?s=144&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bb5c9a891d1d92e6330f649048c1d27b?s=288&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-144 photo' height='144' width='144' /><span class="post-header__author__name"><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/author/joeskrebels/">Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief</a></span></li></ul></div> </div>
520. </div>
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523. <div class="post-header__image">
524.  
525. <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/minecraft-15-years-most-important-moments/" class="featured-image size-large default"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hero-8c18da7c19a1a8811ddb-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Minecraft Hero Image" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hero-8c18da7c19a1a8811ddb-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hero-8c18da7c19a1a8811ddb-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hero-8c18da7c19a1a8811ddb-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Hero-8c18da7c19a1a8811ddb.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a>
526. </div>
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539.  
540. <p>As <em><strong><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/minecraft/9MVXMVT8ZKWC">Minecraft </a></strong></em>turns 15 years old, we wanted to take a look back. As one of the most important (and best-selling) games of all time, <em>Minecraft</em> and Mojang’s journey has been incredible to witness – starting as a one-person creation and blossoming into a truly world-changing proposition.&nbsp;</p>
541.  
542.  
543.  
544. <p>With that in mind, we thought we’d take you back over the biggest moments in Minecraft’s history, year-by-year:&nbsp;</p>
545.  
546.  
547.  
548. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2009: Launching Classic Edition</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
549.  
550.  
551.  
552. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="712" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2009-FirstYoutube_1000x712-a59f94d3c94dc3f8db4c.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201720" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2009-FirstYoutube_1000x712-a59f94d3c94dc3f8db4c.png 1000w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2009-FirstYoutube_1000x712-a59f94d3c94dc3f8db4c-768x547.png 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2009-FirstYoutube_1000x712-a59f94d3c94dc3f8db4c-959x683.png 959w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image credit: Jan Willem Nijman</figcaption></figure>
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554.  
555.  
556. <p>On May 16, 2009, it all began. Inspired by the likes of <em>Infiniminer</em> and <em>Dungeon Keeper</em>, Markus ‘Notch’ Persson had begun work on what was initially known simply as “Cave Game” a week earlier, before settling on a catchier title: <em>Minecraft: Order of the Stone. </em>Then he was convinced to choose an even <em>catchier </em>title: <em>Minecraft.&nbsp;</em> What came to be known as the Java Classic Edition lacked much of what we’ve come to know from the game – but the building blocks (pun very much intended) were there.&nbsp;</p>
557.  
558.  
559.  
560. <p>Classic would generate a world, and allow you to dig and build freely, creating your own geometric slices of paradise in its technicolor world. Over the course of the year, Classic would split into Creative and Survival modes, ushering us closer and closer to the Minecraft we’ve known for a decade and a half.&nbsp;</p>
561.  
562.  
563.  
564. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2010: Minecraft Gets Its Crafting System – Plus Minecarts and Multiplayer</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
565.  
566.  
567.  
568. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1400" height="800" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2010-MinecartSteve-df657768c84341b9251c.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-201726" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2010-MinecartSteve-df657768c84341b9251c.jpg 1400w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2010-MinecartSteve-df657768c84341b9251c-768x439.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2010-MinecartSteve-df657768c84341b9251c-1024x585.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /></figure>
569.  
570.  
571.  
572. <p>By January of 2010, <em>Minecraft</em> had already amassed over 100,000 players – but some of its most fundamental improvements were still to come – not least making good on that “Craft” part of the title. A crafting system was added late that month, introducing the familiar wood-iron-diamond ‘level’ system for items, and changing, well, everything about how we played the game. Dig-loot-craft-repeat was born.&nbsp;</p>
573.  
574.  
575.  
576. <p>But that was far from the only major change. By June, minecarts had appeared in the game, changing how players could travel through their worlds and, in August, the first version of multiplayer in Survival mode popped up. So much of <em>Minecraft</em>’s popularity is built on playing with your friends, and this was the first time we could see a glimpse of how huge that would be for the game.&nbsp;</p>
577.  
578.  
579.  
580. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2011: Minecraft 1.0 Released – and the First Port Arrives</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
581.  
582.  
583.  
584. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1024" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2011-Minecraft1_1920x1024-a7482e17da53e25da4f3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201723" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2011-Minecraft1_1920x1024-a7482e17da53e25da4f3.png 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2011-Minecraft1_1920x1024-a7482e17da53e25da4f3-768x410.png 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2011-Minecraft1_1920x1024-a7482e17da53e25da4f3-1024x546.png 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2011-Minecraft1_1920x1024-a7482e17da53e25da4f3-1536x819.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
585.  
586.  
587.  
588. <p>If you want a sense of how fast <em>Minecraft</em> grew, consider this. By January of 2011, the game hit a million players. But July, that had jumped to 10 million. And, to top it all off – all of this came <em>before </em>the game had launched its full 1.0 version. That came on November 18, 2011. What came to be known as <em>Minecraft: Java Edition</em> was released during Minecon 2011, bringing everything millions of players were already loving to an even wider audience – even an “ending” to the game with the Ender Dragon boss fight.&nbsp;</p>
589.  
590.  
591.  
592. <p>And we can’t ignore that 2011 also saw the game’s first-ever non-PC ports. <em>Minecraft: Pocket Edition </em>launched exclusively for the Xperia Play smartphone in August, followed quickly by an iOS version – from these small beginnings, <em>Minecraft </em>would spread across practically every modern gaming device over the years, becoming the phenomenon it has been in the process.&nbsp;</p>
593.  
594.  
595.  
596. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2012: Minecraft Gets Lego-fied, Comes to Xbox 360, and Gets the Pretty Scary Update</strong></h2>
597.  
598.  
599.  
600. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="540" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2012-LEGO_540x540-2f3d5f9b2abdca1da7ae.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-201725" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2012-LEGO_540x540-2f3d5f9b2abdca1da7ae.jpg 900w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2012-LEGO_540x540-2f3d5f9b2abdca1da7ae-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></figure>
601.  
602.  
603.  
604. <p>If you wanted to pinpoint the moment where Minecraft became more than just a game, look no further than when Lego officially confirmed that <em>Minecraft</em> – in many ways the brick-building hobby’s digital cousin – would become an official set. Lego Minecraft Micro World allowed you to build four cubic vignettes from Minecraft in real-life, complete with Steve and Creeper mini-figs.&nbsp;</p>
605.  
606.  
607.  
608. <p>In the world of gaming itself, 2012 was no less important. This year marked the first meeting of Minecraft and Xbox, as <em>Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition</em> launched in May, offering a console version of the game to millions of new players. This console edition became the basis for Minecraft’s off-PC future – from here, we’d see the game appear on almost every new Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo console over the years.&nbsp;</p>
609.  
610.  
611.  
612. <p>We also saw a landmark new update: Pretty Scary brought a host of new mobs to fight off, and also brought one of the most important blocks in the game’s history – the Command Block became the basis for some of the most impressive creations in <em>Minecraft</em>, adding a level of programming that would allow magnificent ideas to spring forth.&nbsp;</p>
613.  
614.  
615.  
616. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2013: The Redstone Update Changes Everything and Horses Ride In</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
617.  
618.  
619.  
620. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2013-Horses_1920x1080-cdbb1f86c9cc63f32a58.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-201772" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2013-Horses_1920x1080-cdbb1f86c9cc63f32a58.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2013-Horses_1920x1080-cdbb1f86c9cc63f32a58-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2013-Horses_1920x1080-cdbb1f86c9cc63f32a58-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2013-Horses_1920x1080-cdbb1f86c9cc63f32a58-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
621.  
622.  
623.  
624. <p>If 2012’s Command Block was the start of something special, 2013’s Redstone Update was when it got <em>really</em> special. Redstone, a block that allows players to power various elements of the game, had already been introduced, but this update opened up a host of new opportunities. Redstone could now be used to power pressure plates, change how rail blocks worked, detect daylight and much, much more. From here, players began to experiment with how far Redstone could take their creations – all the way up to creating working 8-bit computers <em>inside</em> the game.&nbsp;</p>
625.  
626.  
627.  
628. <p>On the less complicated side of things, we also got the Horse Update, which changed the game in a more adorable way, allowing you to tame and ride the majestic, blocky beasts and travel your world in a new way. Notably, this was a major moment for how Mojang worked with its community – the Horse Update was inspired by a mod, Mo’ Creatures, and shows how the game has been worked on with the fans themselves (many of whom went onto be Mojang developers, too).&nbsp;</p>
629.  
630.  
631.  
632. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2014: Microsoft Acquires Mojang and The Bountiful Update Blooms</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
633.  
634.  
635.  
636. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="521" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2014-BountifulUpdate_800x521-88d76773d306d3409390.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201728" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2014-BountifulUpdate_800x521-88d76773d306d3409390.png 800w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2014-BountifulUpdate_800x521-88d76773d306d3409390-768x500.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>
637.  
638.  
639.  
640. <p>I might not even be writing this article if it weren’t for 2014 – when Microsoft saw quite how earth-shaking Minecraft had become and acquired Mojang for $2.5 billion. After two years of working closely together, the two companies came together to shape the future of the game, which has only continued to grow in the decade since.&nbsp;</p>
641.  
642.  
643.  
644. <p>In the game itself, the Bountiful Update represented an enormous improvement. Built over a full 10 months, Bountiful saw massive changes to the codebase of the game, invisibly improving everything about the experience – but it also brought floating islands, underwater temples, killer rabbits, and much more.&nbsp;</p>
645.  
646.  
647.  
648. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2015: Minecon Breaks Records, and the HoloLens Demo Wows</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
649.  
650.  
651.  
652. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="540" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2015-HoloLens_900x540-48f69bdcac9fd1f0cdc3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201730" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2015-HoloLens_900x540-48f69bdcac9fd1f0cdc3.png 900w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2015-HoloLens_900x540-48f69bdcac9fd1f0cdc3-768x461.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></figure>
653.  
654.  
655.  
656. <p>Since humble beginnings in 2010, Minecon had been bringing fans of <em>Minecraft </em>together to celebrate the game – and had subsequently become the home of some of the game’s biggest releases. Come this year, it had become a truly enormous affair – record-breaking, even. Held in London, Minecon 2015 sold 10,000 tickets, earning a Guinness World Record for the largest convention in history for a single game.&nbsp;</p>
657.  
658.  
659.  
660. <p>2015 also saw Mojang showing just how creative it could get with its ideas – the <em>Minecraft</em> HoloLens demo became one of the most talked-about E3 presentations of recent years. The mixed-reality headset could effectively create parts of a Minecraft world amid the real world around you, offering a perspective on the game no one could have imagined. While it never became a full product, it’s a brilliant evocation of how restlessly creative Mojang is with its game.&nbsp;</p>
661.  
662.  
663.  
664. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2016: Hitting 100 Million Sales, and Minecraft: Education Edition Launches</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
665.  
666.  
667.  
668. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2016-EDU_1920x1260-e4cc6eb8108456057322.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-201773" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2016-EDU_1920x1260-e4cc6eb8108456057322.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2016-EDU_1920x1260-e4cc6eb8108456057322-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2016-EDU_1920x1260-e4cc6eb8108456057322-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2016-EDU_1920x1260-e4cc6eb8108456057322-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
669.  
670.  
671.  
672. <p>There was no doubt that <em>Minecraft</em> was already a worldwide concern, but 2016 saw its biggest cultural landmark yet – passing 100 million copies sold. In 2016, 53,000 people were buying <em>Minecraft </em>every day – and four copies were even sold in Antarctica. The game has now passed triple that number, but it was here that <em>Minecraft </em>truly set out its stall as one of the most-loved, most important games of all time.&nbsp;</p>
673.  
674.  
675.  
676. <p>Its influence was so strong, in fact, that 2016 also saw the launch of <em>Minecraft: Education Edition</em> (now simply <em>Minecraft Education</em>). Developed alongside Xbox Game Studios, this version of the game was designed to be used in the classroom, and has allowed kids to build collaboratively, learn from educators inside the game itself, and been updated to include worlds that help learning on Cyber Safety, natural history, and much, much more.&nbsp;</p>
677.  
678.  
679.  
680. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2017: The Better Together Update Unites Players, Minecraft Marketplace Empowers Them</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
681.  
682.  
683.  
684. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1280" height="634" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2017-BetterTogether_1280x634-24fa1eea8c8797b71311.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201731" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2017-BetterTogether_1280x634-24fa1eea8c8797b71311.png 1280w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2017-BetterTogether_1280x634-24fa1eea8c8797b71311-768x380.png 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2017-BetterTogether_1280x634-24fa1eea8c8797b71311-1024x507.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></figure>
685.  
686.  
687.  
688. <p>For years, players had been able to get <em>Minecraft</em> on their consoles, but 2017’s Better Together helped make that all the more significant. This was the moment that Mojang began to bring platforms together, allowing anyone with the Bedrock Edition of the game to play together, no matter what device they were playing on. It was a gigantic step, and a true piece of <em>Minecraft</em> magic.&nbsp;</p>
689.  
690.  
691.  
692. <p>In the same year, Mojang doubled down on its commitment to its community with Minecraft Marketplace – a store that sells curated creator-made skins, texture packs, and maps. Effectively, it offered modders – a huge part of <em>Minecraft</em>’s success over the years – to make money from their creations, and opened the door to literally millions of more people to access their hard work.&nbsp;</p>
693.  
694.  
695.  
696. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2018: Update Aquatic Opens Up New Worlds</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
697.  
698.  
699.  
700. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="562" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2018-Dolphins_1000x562-b138bfc02ab887b2c19e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201732" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2018-Dolphins_1000x562-b138bfc02ab887b2c19e.png 1000w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2018-Dolphins_1000x562-b138bfc02ab887b2c19e-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
701.  
702.  
703.  
704. <p>70% of Earth is covered with water, and while that ratio may differ in your Minecraft world, that’s still a <em>lot</em> of space you might otherwise not see. Not so after Update Aquatic – the biggest update to <em>Minecraft</em>’s oceans saw new mobs, blocks, and mysteries added to the game’s underwater realms.&nbsp;</p>
705.  
706.  
707.  
708. <p>From dolphins and turtles to the only-slightly-horrifying Drowned enemies, there was a lot to play with under the sea, not to mention buried treasure, shipwrecks, and reefs to explore.&nbsp;</p>
709.  
710.  
711.  
712. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2019: 10 Years of Minecraft, and the Village &amp; Pillage Update Storms In</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
713.  
714.  
715.  
716. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="562" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2019-CatsPandas_1000x562-35bc837d9af7f5ef3ab7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201733" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2019-CatsPandas_1000x562-35bc837d9af7f5ef3ab7.png 1000w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2019-CatsPandas_1000x562-35bc837d9af7f5ef3ab7-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
717.  
718.  
719.  
720. <p>A decade is a very long time in gaming, but it was just the start for <em>Minecraft</em>. The 10-year anniversary of the game went <em>hard</em>, not least with a beautiful map that acted as an interactive museum about the game itself – and a re-release of the Classic Edition of the game to show you just how far the game had come.&nbsp;</p>
721.  
722.  
723.  
724. <p>Looking forward, we also saw the Village &amp; Pillage update, which populated your world in new ways. Revamped villages (and their villagers) now sprung up across the biomes, offering trading, jobs, and more ways to interact. But to combat all this loveliness, we also saw the addition of Pillagers, a new faction of bandit mobs who’d roam the map looking to spoil your good time. Also, pandas were added, which is only ever a good thing.&nbsp;</p>
725.  
726.  
727.  
728. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2020: Nether Update Takes Us Deeper Underground, and Minecraft Dungeons Arrives</strong></h2>
729.  
730.  
731.  
732. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="600" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2020-DungeonsScreenshot_1000x600-46234e00765970f952b4.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201734" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2020-DungeonsScreenshot_1000x600-46234e00765970f952b4.png 1000w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2020-DungeonsScreenshot_1000x600-46234e00765970f952b4-768x461.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
733.  
734.  
735.  
736. <p>The Nether had long been an object of fascination and terror for <em>Minecraft </em>players, offering a whole other dimension to the game. But the Nether Update changed this world of danger forever, adding new biomes and mobs that turned it from a curious, dangerous place into a true realm to explore in itself.&nbsp;</p>
737.  
738.  
739.  
740. <p>Meanwhile, Mojang also saw fit to release the biggest Minecraft spin-off yet – <em>Minecraft Dungeons</em> twisted the original game’s basics into an all-new action experience. In partnership with Double Eleven, this game offers a new story-driven approach to the <em>Minecraft</em> universe, transforming familiar items, mobs, and blocks into dungeon crawling essentials.&nbsp;</p>
741.  
742.  
743.  
744. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2021: Minecraft Passes 1 Trillion Views on YouTube, While Caves and Cliffs Emerges</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
745.  
746.  
747.  
748. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="562" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2021-CavesCliffsLush_1000x562-e93cbdfb2b3c5a24853d.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201735" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2021-CavesCliffsLush_1000x562-e93cbdfb2b3c5a24853d.png 1000w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2021-CavesCliffsLush_1000x562-e93cbdfb2b3c5a24853d-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
749.  
750.  
751.  
752. <p>YouTube has been an incredibly important part of <em>Minecraft</em>’s history, with creators across the globe enjoying and sharing the game, and becoming famous in their own right as a result. If you want a sense of quite how intertwined the two became, <em>Minecraft </em>became the first entertainment franchise to break through the 1 trillion views mark on YouTube. As YouTube itself put it: &#8220;If each of those one trillion views were just one second long, that would add up to over 30,000 years.” Please, take it from me, don’t try and catch up on all of it.&nbsp;</p>
753.  
754.  
755.  
756. <p>Inside the game, we saw an update so massive it had to be split into two parts. Caves &amp; Cliffs was the most ambitious update Mojang had ever put together to this point, not only adding the expected new mobs, items, and blocks, but adding entire new biomes and overhauling how <em>Minecraft </em>worlds themselves were generated.&nbsp;</p>
757.  
758.  
759.  
760. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2022: New Default Skins Added and The Wild Update Bursts Forth</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
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764. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="562" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2022-CampScene_1000x562-7204b1f18abd410bcdb1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201736" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2022-CampScene_1000x562-7204b1f18abd410bcdb1.png 1000w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2022-CampScene_1000x562-7204b1f18abd410bcdb1-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
765.  
766.  
767.  
768. <p>Skin-swapping had been easy for a long time, but good old default skins Steve and Alex were probably a little lonely come 2022. Enter Noor, Sunny, Ari, Zuri, Makena, Kai, and Efe – new default skins that let players express themselves more easily than ever while jumping into their world.&nbsp;</p>
769.  
770.  
771.  
772. <p>Meanwhile, the Wild Update included even <em>more</em> new biomes on top of 2021’s Caves &amp; Cliffs, including the Deep Dark, a biome only found underground, replete with ancient cities to discover, and the terrifying, blind Warden enemy. Also: frogs!&nbsp;</p>
773.  
774.  
775.  
776. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023: Minecraft Legends Offers Another New Adventure, and Trails &amp; Tales Launches</strong></h2>
777.  
778.  
779.  
780. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="562" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2023-CherryBlossom_1000x562-e3b2bc44941443c20fb3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201737" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2023-CherryBlossom_1000x562-e3b2bc44941443c20fb3.png 1000w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/15ya-HubPage_TimelineArt_2023-CherryBlossom_1000x562-e3b2bc44941443c20fb3-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>
781.  
782.  
783.  
784. <p><em>Minecraft Dungeons </em>was only the start. Last year, <em>Minecraft Legends </em>arrived to offer another new look at how <em>Minecraft</em> could be adapted. This action strategy game zoomed <em>way</em> out to offer you a bird’s eye view of the Overworld – and an army of mobs to help you protect it from Piglin hordes.&nbsp;</p>
785.  
786.  
787.  
788. <p>In <em>Minecraft </em>itself, the Trails &amp; Tales update offered new means of self-expression in your world, not to mention added new stories underground with the addition of archeology in desert biomes. Count yourself lucky if you find the new, rare Cherry Blossom biome – and maybe find your way there on the new camel mob, which has space for you and a friend on its back.&nbsp;</p>
789.  
790.  
791.  
792. <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2024: Looking to the Future</strong>&nbsp;</h2>
793.  
794.  
795.  
796. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1440" height="900" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Minecraft_Anniversary-Splash-Image_1440x900-eb9ef7df092d91a3cc58.png" alt="" class="wp-image-201775" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Minecraft_Anniversary-Splash-Image_1440x900-eb9ef7df092d91a3cc58.png 1440w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Minecraft_Anniversary-Splash-Image_1440x900-eb9ef7df092d91a3cc58-768x480.png 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Minecraft_Anniversary-Splash-Image_1440x900-eb9ef7df092d91a3cc58-1024x640.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></figure>
797.  
798.  
799.  
800. <p>And so we reach 2024, as<strong> </strong><em>Minecraft</em><strong><em> </em></strong>turns 15. You might think Mojang might want a bit of a break, but not so – they’ve already <a href="https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/armored-paws">released the Armored Paws drop</a>, and announced <a href="https://www.minecraft.net/article/minecraft-turning-15">a massive birthday sale</a>, but there’s so much more still to come. From the upcoming Tricky Trials update to secrets yet to be revealed, this 15th year is, somehow, only the beginning.&nbsp;</p>
801.  
802.  
803.  
804. <div id="msp1715867155434" class="">
805. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-large" data-product-id="9MVXMVT8ZKWC">
806. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
807. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9MVXMVT8ZKWC" target="_blank">
808. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.17382.13850085746326678.a9b1e0db-29d0-40f3-a86c-2155353d053c.b8233937-28f5-4fdf-a696-6ef666a6ff6e?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Minecraft" class="skip-lazy" />
809. </a>
810. </div>
811. <div class="mspb-details">
812. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
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814. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
815. </div>
816. </div>
817. <h2>Minecraft</h2>
818. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
819. <div class="mspb-left-container">
820. <p>Microsoft Studios</p>
821. <div class="mspb-rating">
822. <div>
823. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
824. <span class="mspb-total-ratings">2017</span>
825. </div>
826. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 58.5px">
827. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
828. </div>
829. </div>
830. <div class="mspb-price">
831. <span class="mspb-msrp">
832. <span>$19.99</span>
833. </span>
834. <span>$9.99</span>
835. </div>
836.  
837. <div class="mspb-buttons">
838. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9MVXMVT8ZKWC" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
839. </div>
840. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
841. <div class="mspb-bottom-badge xbox-one-x-enhanced">
842. Xbox One X Enhanced </div>
843. <div class="mspb-bottom-badge xbox-game-pass">
844. Xbox Game Pass </div>
845. </div>
846. </div>
847. <div class="mspb-right-container">
848. <div class="mspb-description">
849. Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs. Scale craggy mountains, unearth elaborate caves and mine large ore veins. Discover lush cave and dripstone cave biomes. Light up your world with candles to show what a savvy spelunker and master mountaineer you are!
850.  
851. FEATURES:
852. If you can dream it, you can build it. Put your imagination and limitless resources to work with Creative Mode.
853. Battle mobs, construct shelters and explore the landscape – it’s all in a day’s work when you try to survive and thrive in Survival Mode.
854. New tools, locations and spaces are yours to explore, thanks to our regular updates.
855. Cross-platform play for up to eight players across Windows, PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and mobile devices.
856. Discover skin, texture and mash-up packs from the community! Find out more at minecraft.net/marketplace.
857.  
858. REALMS PLUS:
859. Play with up to 10 friends cross-platform in worlds that exist any time, anywhere – and get access to over 150 pieces of Marketplace content. Try a free 30-day trial in-app and learn more at minecraft.net/realms/bedrock.
860.  
861. You can also play Minecraft with Xbox Game Pass – check it out at xbox.com/gamepass. </div>
862. </div>
863. </div>
864. </div>
865. </div>
866. </div>
867.  
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881.                    <h2 id="related-stories--201719__title">
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896.                                        
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898.                    </div>
899.                
900.            </div>
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902.    
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904.  
905. <p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/minecraft-15-years-most-important-moments/">The Most Important Moments in Minecraft’s First 15 Years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
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912. <title>Minecraft: The 15th Anniversary Cape</title>
913. <link>https://www.minecraft.net/article/the-15th-anniversary-cape#new_tab</link>
915. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief]]></dc:creator>
916. <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
917. <category><![CDATA[Cloud Gaming]]></category>
918. <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
919. <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category>
920. <category><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass]]></category>
921. <category><![CDATA[Xbox One]]></category>
922. <category><![CDATA[Anniversary]]></category>
923. <category><![CDATA[Minecraft]]></category>
924. <category><![CDATA[Mojang]]></category>
925. <category><![CDATA[PC]]></category>
926. <category><![CDATA[Xbox]]></category>
927. <category><![CDATA[Xbox Game Studios]]></category>
928. <category><![CDATA[Xbox Series X|S]]></category>
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930.  
931. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.minecraft.net/article/the-15th-anniversary-cape#new_tab">Minecraft: The 15th Anniversary Cape</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
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940. <title>Discover How Real F1 Data Creates the Ultimate Sporting Simulation in F1 Manager 2024</title>
941. <link>https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/real-f1-data-creates-ultimate-sporting-simulation-f1-manager-2024/</link>
943. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Partis]]></dc:creator>
944. <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
945. <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
946. <category><![CDATA[F1 Manager 24]]></category>
947. <category><![CDATA[Xbox Series X|S]]></category>
948. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.xbox.com/en-us/?p=201785</guid>
949.  
950. <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you have what it takes to write your own legacy in Formula 1? F1 Manager 2024 accelerates onto Xbox consoles on July 23, placing you in the hotseat of a team competing in the world’s most prestigious motorsports championship. This year, for the first time ever, you will be able to add your own [&#8230;]</p>
951. <p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/real-f1-data-creates-ultimate-sporting-simulation-f1-manager-2024/">Discover How Real F1 Data Creates the Ultimate Sporting Simulation in F1 Manager 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
952. ]]></description>
953. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
954. <div class="wp-block-xbox-summary"><h3>Summary</h3><ul><li>Add an 11th team to the grid and make them your own with F1 Manager 2024’s new Create A Team mode</li><li>Deeper management tools and new broadcast options bring the world of F1 to life like never before</li><li>Discover the real F1 data powering your every decision</li></ul></div>
955.  
956.  
957.  
958. <p>Do you have what it takes to write your own legacy in Formula 1? <strong><em>F1 Manager 2024</em></strong> accelerates onto Xbox consoles on July 23, placing you in the hotseat of a team competing in the world’s most prestigious motorsports championship. This year, for the first time ever, you will be able to add your own 11<sup>th</sup> team to the grid, designing your own route to the podium as you customise the look of your team and seek sponsorship to support your lofty goals.</p>
959.  
960.  
961.  
962. <p><em>F1 Manager 2024</em> utilizes hundreds of real-world data points taken from the sport in the most authentic and immersive experience to date. But just how does that data affect how you’ll be managing your team?</p>
963.  
964.  
965.  
966. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Mentality_Screenshot_2_XB-91234e30368656d8f8bc.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-201786" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Mentality_Screenshot_2_XB-91234e30368656d8f8bc.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Mentality_Screenshot_2_XB-91234e30368656d8f8bc-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Mentality_Screenshot_2_XB-91234e30368656d8f8bc-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Mentality_Screenshot_2_XB-91234e30368656d8f8bc-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
967.  
968.  
969.  
970. <p>New to the series this year is the Mentality System, which gives you a greater understanding than ever before into the personal ambitions and characters of your team. To do this we wanted each driver and staff member to react in a more human way, for them to have ambition, opinions, and expectations about how you and your team are performing. To do this we looked at real-world data regarding their careers. How many wins do they have? How many races have they competed in? Did they compete in F2 or F3? Have they developed a championship winning car?</p>
971.  
972.  
973.  
974. <p>We use this type of data to make each individual’s history and experience drive how they react and respond to the world they live in. This also allows our drivers and staff to develop and change over time just like in real life as the data points we use are constantly updating and changing, which in turn changes how they perceive the world. Putting two previous World Championship winners in the same car won’t guarantee results, as they’re still hungry for race wins. Likewise, someone who’s new to the F1 paddock will be happy to see their experience build. Fail to keep your stars happy, and rival teams can take advantage of this to poach them to their own teams.</p>
975.  
976.  
977.  
978. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/VLT24_TeamHQ_Alpine_V2-2d8f34a115013c89dd42.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-201787" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/VLT24_TeamHQ_Alpine_V2-2d8f34a115013c89dd42.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/VLT24_TeamHQ_Alpine_V2-2d8f34a115013c89dd42-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/VLT24_TeamHQ_Alpine_V2-2d8f34a115013c89dd42-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/VLT24_TeamHQ_Alpine_V2-2d8f34a115013c89dd42-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
979.  
980.  
981.  
982. <p>Authenticity is at the core of the F1® Manager series, so this commitment to real-world data forms the foundations of our driver and staff ratings. &nbsp;From the individual Driver attributes to each staff member’s abilities in building a car or operating at a race track, everything is balanced according to real life results and historic data. For example, a 1<sup>st</sup> – 20<sup>th</sup> ranking of the number of laps done on each compound of tyre in every Grand Prix since 2020, how efficient those strategies were at those races, plus car performance weightings to ensure fairness in the results, allows us to indicate an initial smoothness rating for a driver.</p>
983.  
984.  
985.  
986. <p>Revamped UI in <em>F1 Manager 2024</em> shows you how important each area of the car is, in anticipation of the next few races. This information is generated using calculations that amalgamate real tyre, lap time and performance data directly from our partners at F1, such as best sector times in Qualifying, or speed differential between using or not using DRS through a Speed Trap. This level of commitment to the real-world data spreads throughout every part of the game, from the strategies you’ll use on track to the development of future talent through the new Affiliates system, allowing you to recruit the stars of the future from F2, F3 and beyond.</p>
987.  
988.  
989.  
990. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/AffiliateDrivers_XB-0e96fb6449fd63c83d37.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-201788" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/AffiliateDrivers_XB-0e96fb6449fd63c83d37.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/AffiliateDrivers_XB-0e96fb6449fd63c83d37-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/AffiliateDrivers_XB-0e96fb6449fd63c83d37-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/AffiliateDrivers_XB-0e96fb6449fd63c83d37-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
991.  
992.  
993.  
994. <p>Once you’ve got your team set up, our race simulation brings the action to life with broadcast-like cameras, including the strategic new Heli-cam. &nbsp;How each car performs across each of the 24 circuits is informed by more real-world data which we work on with the F1 Motorsport team. Our engineering team run thousands of simulated scenarios on every lap and every corner to produce a wealth of information, identifying each car’s opportunities to overtake and how they perform. These simulations are fed by data such as overall lap times from previous Grand Prix, weather conditions and the rate of tyre wear, ensuring every race in <em>F1 Manager 2024</em> feels authentic and realistic to F1 fans.</p>
995.  
996.  
997.  
998. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Pre-Order_Main_Helicam_2_-028a6dcf548756390036.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-201789" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Pre-Order_Main_Helicam_2_-028a6dcf548756390036.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Pre-Order_Main_Helicam_2_-028a6dcf548756390036-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Pre-Order_Main_Helicam_2_-028a6dcf548756390036-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/F1M24_Pre-Order_Main_Helicam_2_-028a6dcf548756390036-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
999.  
1000.  
1001.  
1002. <p>You can dive into the data yourself and create a legacy with your own team when <em>F1 Manager 2024 </em>releases on July 23 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. </p>
1003.  
1004.  
1005.  
1006. <p>Pre-order ahead of launch to receive an additional exclusive Create A Team preset livery replicating the F1 2024 Show Car, or choose to enhance your experience with 10% off the suggested retail price of <em>F1 Manager 2024: Deluxe Edition, </em>which adds five classically inspired patterns to Create A Team mode, whilst an additional five fictional Race Replay scenarios offer unique single-race challenges.</p>
1007.  
1008.  
1009.  
1010. <div id="msp1715946759118" class="">
1011. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-large" data-product-id="9PPTDPVM900B">
1012. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1013. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9PPTDPVM900B" target="_blank">
1014. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.62400.14322498836994069.38943311-d4f2-4435-813d-ee9fb5d820d5.ea745ed2-d568-4e52-8c71-8b8a53c4b3c8?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="F1® Manager 2024 Deluxe Edition" class="skip-lazy" />
1015. </a>
1016. </div>
1017. <div class="mspb-details">
1018. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1019. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1020. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1021. </div>
1022. </div>
1023. <h2>F1® Manager 2024 Deluxe Edition</h2>
1024. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1025. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1026. <p>Frontier Developments</p>
1027. <div class="mspb-rating">
1028. <div>
1029. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1030. </div>
1031. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1032. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1033. </div>
1034. </div>
1035. <div class="mspb-price">
1036. <span class="mspb-msrp">
1037. <span>$44.99</span>
1038. </span>
1039. <span>$40.49</span>
1040. </div>
1041.  
1042. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1043. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9PPTDPVM900B" target="_blank">Pre-order</a>
1044. </div>
1045. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1046. </div>
1047. </div>
1048. <div class="mspb-right-container">
1049. <div class="mspb-description">
1050. Preorder the F1® Manager 2024 Deluxe Edition now to receive: 
1051. Create A Team F1® 2024 Show Car preset  
1052. 5 Create A Team Classically Inspired Livery Patterns  
1053. 5 Custom Race Replay Scenarios 
1054. A 10% Prepurchase Discount 
1055.  
1056. The F1® Manager 2024 Deluxe Upgrade Pack contains 5 classically inspired livery patterns for use in Create A Team and 5 custom race replay scenarios that will push even the most strategic Team Principal to the limit. 
1057.  
1058. Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time.  
1059.  
1060. Plan and direct your team’s strategy and watch as your driver’s execute your commands in thrilling F1 races, brought to life with a broadcast-quality presentation. Manage your drivers, staff, car development and facilities throughout multiple seasons to give your team the best chance to claim a spot on the Formula 1 podium.
1061.  
1062. NEW FOR 2024
1063.  
1064. CREATE A TEAM
1065. For the first time in the series, create your own team to challenge the grid and forge a new legacy. Customise every element of your team from your origin and livery design to logo and racing suits. Recruit the right staff and drivers and negotiate with sponsors for placement on your car.
1066.  
1067. DEEPER MANAGEMENT
1068. The dramatic world of F1 comes to life on and off the track with the brand-new Mentality System. Manage the personalities and needs of your staff and drivers in the pursuit of success. Keep your stars happy to avoid allowing rivals from poaching your talent, disrupting your team’s trajectory towards the top.  
1069.  
1070. Build a legacy by fostering talents from F2 & F3 to add to your own affiliate pool. Access the stars of the future and ensure their success is your success.
1071.  
1072. F1 RACES BROUGHT TO LIFE
1073. Circuits visuals have been refreshed for the official 2024 season, including the returning Shanghai International Circuit. Improved track marbling and enhanced use of real-world data mean racing lines are clearer than ever, with enhanced trackside detailing providing the best-looking visual presentation to date.
1074.  
1075. Helicam provides a strategic bird’s eye view on the action, giving you a new perspective when executing and evolving your race day plans
1076.  
1077. Races present ever-evolving challenges and opportunities with the introduction of Mechanical Failures. Can you mitigate these issues as they arise to stay on track?  Ensure you are in position to capitalise on rivals' issues and claim unexpected results.  
1078.  
1079. MORE TO DISCOVER
1080. ·         2024 F1® Sprint race format
1081. ·         2024 driver and staff roster, including drivers from development and team academies
1082. ·         Improved approachability including refreshed data visualisations, the option to simulate the full race weekend, and enhanced tutorials
1083. ·         Race Replay returns for another thrilling season, allowing you to relive and redefine moments from the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> </div>
1084. </div>
1085. </div>
1086. </div>
1087. </div>
1088. </div>
1089. <p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/real-f1-data-creates-ultimate-sporting-simulation-f1-manager-2024/">Discover How Real F1 Data Creates the Ultimate Sporting Simulation in F1 Manager 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
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1095. <item>
1096. <title>Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 21 to 24</title>
1097. <link>https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-for-may-21-to-24/</link>
1099. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor]]></dc:creator>
1100. <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
1101. <category><![CDATA[Cloud Gaming]]></category>
1102. <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
1103. <category><![CDATA[ID@Xbox]]></category>
1104. <category><![CDATA[Next Week on Xbox]]></category>
1105. <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category>
1106. <category><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass]]></category>
1107. <category><![CDATA[Xbox One]]></category>
1108. <category><![CDATA[Cat Pipes]]></category>
1109. <category><![CDATA[Crown Wars: The Black Prince]]></category>
1110. <category><![CDATA[Delusion]]></category>
1111. <category><![CDATA[Doug's Nightmare]]></category>
1112. <category><![CDATA[Eternal Threads]]></category>
1113. <category><![CDATA[Galacticare]]></category>
1114. <category><![CDATA[Hauntii]]></category>
1115. <category><![CDATA[Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters]]></category>
1116. <category><![CDATA[Paper Dash - City Hustle]]></category>
1117. <category><![CDATA[Paper Trail]]></category>
1118. <category><![CDATA[Rocket Rumble]]></category>
1119. <category><![CDATA[Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II]]></category>
1120. <category><![CDATA[Survive on Raft]]></category>
1121. <category><![CDATA[System Shock]]></category>
1122. <category><![CDATA[The Glass Staircase]]></category>
1123. <category><![CDATA[TP Bullet]]></category>
1124. <category><![CDATA[Ultra Foodmess 2]]></category>
1125. <category><![CDATA[Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord]]></category>
1126. <category><![CDATA[XDefiant]]></category>
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1128.  
1129. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-for-may-21-to-24/">Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 21 to 24</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
1130. ]]></description>
1131. <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <header class="xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-low-density has-text-align-left">
1132.  
1133. <div class="wp-block-columns alignwide">
1134. <div class="wp-block-column flex-basis-50">
1135. <div class="post-header__content has-text-align-left">
1136. <ul class="post-tags__list"><li class="post-tags__item"><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/next-week-on-xbox/" class="kicker post__meta--category"><span class="sr-only">Category: </span>Next Week on Xbox</a></li></ul><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/" class="kicker"><time datetime="1715958000">May 17, 2024</a> <h1 class="h2">Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 21 to 24</h1>
1137.  
1138. <div class="post-header__author post-header__author--line">
1139. <div class="post-header__author__bylines"><ul class="post-header__author__list"><li class="post-header__author__list__item"><img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/498984d168bc59100889e41b8dc27361?s=144&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/498984d168bc59100889e41b8dc27361?s=288&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-144 photo' height='144' width='144' /><span class="post-header__author__name"><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/author/mnelson/">Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor</a></span></li></ul></div> </div>
1141. </div>
1142. </div>
1143. <div class="wp-block-column flex-basis-50">
1144. <div class="post-header__image">
1145.  
1146. <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-for-may-21-to-24/" class="featured-image size-large default"><img decoding="async" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/NWOX_HERO-9171d7e3e4c926d3014d-scaled.jpg" alt="Next Week on Xbox Hero Image"></a>
1147. </div>
1148. </div>
1149. </div>
1150. </header>
1152. <div class="post__content">
1153.  
1155.  
1156. <section class="xwsrc-block-content-block">
1157. <div class="wp-block-columns">
1158. <div class="wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content">
1159. <div class="acf-innerblocks-container">
1160.  
1161. <p><em>Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, 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!</em></p>
1162.  
1163.  
1164.  
1165. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1166.  
1167.  
1168.  
1169. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1170. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1171. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9p88pkbbt41h">
1172. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1173. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9p88pkbbt41h" target="_blank">
1174. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.24459.14092359812186482.d4b2fde7-f42a-418e-83f0-34137a8f3d42.8d0cbac5-f156-4c2f-8f65-47ea0db5bbb9?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters" class="skip-lazy" />
1175. </a>
1176. </div>
1177. <div class="mspb-details">
1178. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1179. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1180. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1181. </div>
1182. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere">
1183. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xpalogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Play Anywhere" class="skip-lazy" />
1184. </div>
1185. </div>
1186. <h2>Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters</h2>
1187. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1188. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1189. <p>Idea Factory International</p>
1190. <div class="mspb-rating">
1191. <div>
1192. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1193. </div>
1194. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1195. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1196. </div>
1197. </div>
1198.  
1199. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1200. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9p88pkbbt41h" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1201. </div>
1202. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1203. </div>
1204. </div>
1205. </div>
1206. </div>
1207. </div>
1208. </div>
1209. </div>
1210.  
1211.  
1212.  
1213. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1214. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/neptunia-sisters-vs-sisters/9p88pkbbt41h" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters – May 21</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere</strong></p>
1215.  
1216.  
1217.  
1218. <p>Neptune has been missing since her mission to the PC Continent, and in the absence of its Goddess and Candidate, Planeptune was ravaged by a strange new phenomenon, the Trendi Outbreaks. Suddenly finding herself robbed of home and family, Nepgear falls into a deep depression. This is a story about finding hope in the midst of despair, and the rebirth of a Goddess in the wake of destruction.</p>
1219. </div>
1220. </div>
1221.  
1222.  
1223.  
1224. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1225.  
1226.  
1227.  
1228. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1229. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1230. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9pkkh2s8q2v7">
1231. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1232. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9pkkh2s8q2v7" target="_blank">
1233. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.318.14265381070997132.3232ebc4-ff3d-4eb2-b415-1c0e5f1513bf.bc599e3f-fac8-4107-857c-46a04d2af7c8?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Paper Trail Demo" class="skip-lazy" />
1234. </a>
1235. </div>
1236. <div class="mspb-details">
1237. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1238. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1239. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1240. </div>
1241. </div>
1242. <h2>Paper Trail Demo</h2>
1243. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1244. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1245. <p>Newfangled Games</p>
1246. <div class="mspb-rating">
1247. <div>
1248. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1249. <span class="mspb-total-ratings">3</span>
1250. </div>
1251. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 55.5px">
1252. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1253. </div>
1254. </div>
1255. <div class="mspb-price">
1256. <span></span>
1257. </div>
1258.  
1259. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1260. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9pkkh2s8q2v7" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1261. </div>
1262. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1263. </div>
1264. </div>
1265. </div>
1266. </div>
1267. </div>
1268. </div>
1269. </div>
1270.  
1271.  
1272.  
1273. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1274. <p><strong>Paper Trail – May 21</strong><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery</strong></p>
1275.  
1276.  
1277.  
1278. <p>Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world. You play as Paige, a budding academic, leaving home for the first time to pursue her studies. On the journey, you learn to fold the world, merging two sides to solve puzzles, explore new areas and uncover long-lost secrets. <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/paper-trail-demo/9pkkh2s8q2v7">Try the free Demo today</a>.</p>
1279. </div>
1280. </div>
1281.  
1282.  
1283.  
1284. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1285.  
1286.  
1287.  
1288. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1289. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1290. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9pmbb7nghv95">
1291. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1292. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9pmbb7nghv95" target="_blank">
1293. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.29572.14301289549560004.21a931ed-1596-4a2b-8642-73be42254d40.7beda2e8-b7df-4758-8e87-9052559824a2?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II" class="skip-lazy" />
1294. </a>
1295. </div>
1296. <div class="mspb-details">
1297. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1298. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1299. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1300. </div>
1301. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere">
1302. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xpalogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Play Anywhere" class="skip-lazy" />
1303. </div>
1304. </div>
1305. <h2>Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II</h2>
1306. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1307. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1308. <p>Xbox Games Studios</p>
1309. <div class="mspb-rating">
1310. <div>
1311. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1312. </div>
1313. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1314. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1315. </div>
1316. </div>
1317. <div class="mspb-price">
1318. <span>$49.99</span>
1319. </div>
1320.  
1321. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1322. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9pmbb7nghv95" target="_blank">Pre-order</a>
1323. </div>
1324. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1325. </div>
1326. </div>
1327. </div>
1328. </div>
1329. </div>
1330. </div>
1331. </div>
1332.  
1333.  
1334.  
1335. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1336. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/senuas-saga-hellblade-ii/9pmbb7nghv95" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II – May 21</strong></a><br><strong>Game Pass / Xbox Play Anywhere</strong></p>
1337.  
1338.  
1339.  
1340. <p>The sequel to the award winning <em>Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice</em>, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.</p>
1341. </div>
1342. </div>
1343.  
1344.  
1345.  
1346. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1347.  
1348.  
1349.  
1350. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1351. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1352. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9nvgtjklc7jg">
1353. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1354. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9nvgtjklc7jg" target="_blank">
1355. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.36495.14398954277994581.f0c88157-276e-471b-b185-430bb33f3364.1cff5235-e6bc-4929-8c1b-0cf28e55cef8?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="System Shock" class="skip-lazy" />
1356. </a>
1357. </div>
1358. <div class="mspb-details">
1359. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1360. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1361. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1362. </div>
1363. </div>
1364. <h2>System Shock</h2>
1365. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1366. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1367. <p>Prime Matter</p>
1368. <div class="mspb-rating">
1369. <div>
1370. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1371. </div>
1372. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1373. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1374. </div>
1375. </div>
1376.  
1377. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1378. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9nvgtjklc7jg" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1379. </div>
1380. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1381. </div>
1382. </div>
1383. </div>
1384. </div>
1385. </div>
1386. </div>
1387. </div>
1388.  
1389.  
1390.  
1391. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1392. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/system-shock/9nvgtjklc7jg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>System Shock – May 21</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery</strong></p>
1393.  
1394.  
1395.  
1396. <p>The fully fledged remake of the groundbreaking original from 1994, combining cult gameplay with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface, and all-new sounds &amp; music; it even has the original voice actor of SHODAN, one of gaming’s most iconic villains. Witness the rebirth of one of the greatest and most influential games ever created.</p>
1397. </div>
1398. </div>
1399.  
1400.  
1401.  
1402. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1403.  
1404.  
1405.  
1406. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1407. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1408. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9n12rxdz9wv3">
1409. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1410. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9n12rxdz9wv3" target="_blank">
1411. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.40129.13913810623304292.a2dde22d-6024-4ded-86c2-ad8387be304d.440c6122-9f1e-48c4-b732-bf7f9ca76d3a?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="XDefiant" class="skip-lazy" />
1412. </a>
1413. </div>
1414. <div class="mspb-details">
1415. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1416. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1417. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1418. </div>
1419. </div>
1420. <h2>XDefiant</h2>
1421. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1422. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1423. <p>UBISOFT</p>
1424. <div class="mspb-rating">
1425. <div>
1426. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1427. <span class="mspb-total-ratings">311</span>
1428. </div>
1429. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 63px">
1430. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1431. </div>
1432. </div>
1433. <div class="mspb-price">
1434. <span></span>
1435. </div>
1436.  
1437. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1438. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9n12rxdz9wv3" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1439. </div>
1440. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1441. </div>
1442. </div>
1443. </div>
1444. </div>
1445. </div>
1446. </div>
1447. </div>
1448.  
1449.  
1450.  
1451. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1452. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/xdefiant/9n12rxdz9wv3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>XDefiant – May 21</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S</strong></p>
1453.  
1454.  
1455.  
1456. <p>A free-to-play, first-person online arena shooter where you compete in fast-paced clashes. With cross-play available at launch, you will be able to play with friends on a variety of platforms. Choose from a large arsenal of weapons, attachments, and devices to optimize the way you play. Combine any weapon with any Faction and unlock new options as you play to perfect your playstyle.</p>
1457. </div>
1458. </div>
1459.  
1460.  
1461.  
1462. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1463.  
1464.  
1465.  
1466. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1467. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1468. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9p42ccv0mw0c">
1469. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1470. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9p42ccv0mw0c" target="_blank">
1471. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.22968.14597153259078584.89be6079-1c27-46d2-ac37-9ccf2dabf15a.3dd1267a-ef7b-48b7-9861-ad3bd9a743b2?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Doug&#039;s Nightmare" class="skip-lazy" />
1472. </a>
1473. </div>
1474. <div class="mspb-details">
1475. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1476. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1477. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1478. </div>
1479. </div>
1480. <h2>Doug&#039;s Nightmare</h2>
1481. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1482. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1483. <p>Eastasiasoft Limited</p>
1484. <div class="mspb-rating">
1485. <div>
1486. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1487. </div>
1488. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1489. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1490. </div>
1491. </div>
1492.  
1493. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1494. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9p42ccv0mw0c" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1495. </div>
1496. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1497. </div>
1498. </div>
1499. </div>
1500. </div>
1501. </div>
1502. </div>
1503. </div>
1504.  
1505.  
1506.  
1507. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1508. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/dougs-nightmare/9p42ccv0mw0c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Doug’s Nightmare – May 22</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery</strong></p>
1509.  
1510.  
1511.  
1512. <p>A cartoony, hand-drawn bullet hell where your job is to help Doug the banana overcome his worst fears by pounding them into oblivion! Part top-down twin-stick shooter and part beat ’em up, <em>Doug’s Nightmare</em> pits you against swarms of bugs, mushrooms, floating brains and more!</p>
1513. </div>
1514. </div>
1515.  
1516.  
1517.  
1518. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1519.  
1520.  
1521.  
1522. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1523. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1524. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9NBM1ZKW3G8H">
1525. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1526. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9NBM1ZKW3G8H" target="_blank">
1527. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.37410.13515193177509000.581a2eb7-9b28-4561-ac09-b8eece1d1a26.4c1cd27d-ba0c-458c-953c-a0a2afaeeb35?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Survive on Raft" class="skip-lazy" />
1528. </a>
1529. </div>
1530. <div class="mspb-details">
1531. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1532. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1533. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1534. </div>
1535. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere">
1536. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xpalogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Play Anywhere" class="skip-lazy" />
1537. </div>
1538. </div>
1539. <h2>Survive on Raft</h2>
1540. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1541. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1542. <p>Megame Studio</p>
1543. <div class="mspb-rating">
1544. <div>
1545. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1546. </div>
1547. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1548. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1549. </div>
1550. </div>
1551. <div class="mspb-price">
1552. <span class="mspb-msrp">
1553. <span>$19.99</span>
1554. </span>
1555. <span>$15.99</span>
1556. </div>
1557.  
1558. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1559. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9NBM1ZKW3G8H" target="_blank">Pre-order</a>
1560. </div>
1561. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1562. </div>
1563. </div>
1564. </div>
1565. </div>
1566. </div>
1567. </div>
1568. </div>
1569.  
1570.  
1571.  
1572. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1573. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/survive-on-raft/9NBM1ZKW3G8H/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Survive on Raft – May 22</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere</strong></p>
1574.  
1575.  
1576.  
1577. <p>A terrible plane crash took the lives of all the passengers and crew&#8230; except for one. You survive in the middle of the endless ocean and now you must challenge fate and fight for your life. The burning sun, terrible thunderstorms, and a hungry shark are ready to challenge you and your raft.</p>
1578. </div>
1579. </div>
1580.  
1581.  
1582.  
1583. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1584.  
1585.  
1586.  
1587. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1588. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1702587981676" class="">
1589. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9phv9dg00jh7">
1590. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1591. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9phv9dg00jh7" target="_blank">
1592. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.50554.14224233894942638.467ff487-3603-483a-88bb-138e9cf726fe.341a3b8a-6551-48e3-b84c-33fb1283a5e8?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Ultra Foodmess 2" class="skip-lazy" />
1593. </a>
1594. </div>
1595. <div class="mspb-details">
1596. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1597. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1598. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1599. </div>
1600. </div>
1601. <h2>Ultra Foodmess 2</h2>
1602. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1603. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1604. <p>Silesia Games</p>
1605. <div class="mspb-rating">
1606. <div>
1607. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1608. </div>
1609. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1610. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1611. </div>
1612. </div>
1613.  
1614. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1615. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9phv9dg00jh7" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1616. </div>
1617. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1618. </div>
1619. </div>
1620. </div>
1621. </div>
1622. </div>
1623. </div>
1624. </div>
1625.  
1626.  
1627.  
1628. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1629. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/ultra-foodmess-2/9phv9dg00jh7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Ultra Foodmess 2 – May 22</strong></a></p>
1630.  
1631.  
1632.  
1633. <p>Grab your controller, and if you want, bring up to three of your friends &#8212; you’re going on a tasty, chaotic, and fun trip around the world! Everyone’s favorite foods are back in an even more epic competition &#8211; now with an extra spicy dash ability to shake things up!</p>
1634. </div>
1635. </div>
1636.  
1637.  
1638.  
1639. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1640.  
1641.  
1642.  
1643. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1644. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1645. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9N2FHD8V3MPB">
1646. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1647. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9N2FHD8V3MPB" target="_blank">
1648. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.44129.13957705414413235.ad0ac99a-4f00-4162-95bc-d12eb484e3d7.3a0d675a-39a4-4f84-8317-053f12348450?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Cat Pipes" class="skip-lazy" />
1649. </a>
1650. </div>
1651. <div class="mspb-details">
1652. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1653. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1654. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1655. </div>
1656. </div>
1657. <h2>Cat Pipes</h2>
1658. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1659. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1660. <p>Afil Games</p>
1661. <div class="mspb-rating">
1662. <div>
1663. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1664. </div>
1665. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1666. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1667. </div>
1668. </div>
1669.  
1670. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1671. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9N2FHD8V3MPB" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1672. </div>
1673. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1674. </div>
1675. </div>
1676. </div>
1677. </div>
1678. </div>
1679. </div>
1680. </div>
1681.  
1682.  
1683.  
1684. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1685. <p><strong><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/p/9N2FHD8V3MPB/0010" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cat Pipes &#8211; May 23</a></strong><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery</strong></p>
1686.  
1687.  
1688.  
1689. <p>A game that will challenge your mental skills as you help adorable cats find their way through soothing and captivating puzzles. Rotate the pieces and create the perfect path for the cats so they can reach their destination.</p>
1690. </div>
1691. </div>
1692.  
1693.  
1694.  
1695. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1696.  
1697.  
1698.  
1699. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1700. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1701. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9P95QR8SV9TR">
1702. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1703. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9P95QR8SV9TR" target="_blank">
1704. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.35575.14074514768486014.346f37c5-ec7d-478d-8779-8f1e1b385a17.5aa04c63-8d0d-4b91-8cb1-50020551dd55?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Crown Wars: The Black Prince Pre-order" class="skip-lazy" />
1705. </a>
1706. </div>
1707. <div class="mspb-details">
1708. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1709. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1710. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1711. </div>
1712. </div>
1713. <h2>Crown Wars: The Black Prince Pre-order</h2>
1714. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1715. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1716. <p>Nacon</p>
1717. <div class="mspb-rating">
1718. <div>
1719. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1720. </div>
1721. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1722. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1723. </div>
1724. </div>
1725. <div class="mspb-price">
1726. <span>$49.99</span>
1727. </div>
1728.  
1729. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1730. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9P95QR8SV9TR" target="_blank">Pre-order</a>
1731. </div>
1732. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1733. </div>
1734. </div>
1735. </div>
1736. </div>
1737. </div>
1738. </div>
1739. </div>
1740.  
1741.  
1742.  
1743. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1744. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/crown-wars-the-black-prince-pre-order/9P95QR8SV9TR/0017"><strong>Crown Wars: The Black Prince – May 23</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S</strong></p>
1745.  
1746.  
1747.  
1748. <p>Knights and brigands run rampant throughout the land, sowing destruction. But an even greater evil is lurking and plotting in the shadows. At the helm of your domain, lead the fight against the forces of evil in this turn-based tactics and strategy game.</p>
1749. </div>
1750. </div>
1751.  
1752.  
1753.  
1754. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1755.  
1756.  
1757.  
1758. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1759. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1760. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9nnj2tf12c9d">
1761. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1762. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9nnj2tf12c9d" target="_blank">
1763. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.48584.13742490785378561.447b8bf9-c101-45f2-ba3c-0a08d8925b9c.fd48519b-3991-4691-b6a9-7c20263acf06?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Eternal Threads" class="skip-lazy" />
1764. </a>
1765. </div>
1766. <div class="mspb-details">
1767. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1768. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1769. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1770. </div>
1771. </div>
1772. <h2>Eternal Threads</h2>
1773. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1774. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1775. <p>Secret Mode</p>
1776. <div class="mspb-rating">
1777. <div>
1778. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1779. </div>
1780. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1781. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1782. </div>
1783. </div>
1784.  
1785. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1786. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9nnj2tf12c9d" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1787. </div>
1788. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1789. </div>
1790. </div>
1791. </div>
1792. </div>
1793. </div>
1794. </div>
1795. </div>
1796.  
1797.  
1798.  
1799. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1800. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/eternal-threads/9nnj2tf12c9d"><strong>Eternal Threads – May 23</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery</strong></p>
1801.  
1802.  
1803.  
1804. <p>A single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice, and consequence. As an operative tasked with fixing corruption in the timestream, you have been sent to the North of England in May 2015, where six people died in a house fire. Prohibited from simply stopping the fire, you must instead manipulate the choices made by the housemates in the week leading up to it so that they all survive the event.</p>
1805. </div>
1806. </div>
1807.  
1808.  
1809.  
1810. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1811.  
1812.  
1813.  
1814. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1815. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1816. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9pb14ld018sm">
1817. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1818. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9pb14ld018sm" target="_blank">
1819. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.32485.14128015953067804.05ced0c1-bfbb-4adb-8b40-8c27d6023343.f92b79b4-1eb6-4ef5-9277-e784747e0c48?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Galacticare" class="skip-lazy" />
1820. </a>
1821. </div>
1822. <div class="mspb-details">
1823. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1824. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1825. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1826. </div>
1827. </div>
1828. <h2>Galacticare</h2>
1829. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1830. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1831. <p>CULT Games</p>
1832. <div class="mspb-rating">
1833. <div>
1834. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1835. </div>
1836. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1837. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1838. </div>
1839. </div>
1840.  
1841. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1842. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9pb14ld018sm" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1843. </div>
1844. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1845. </div>
1846. </div>
1847. </div>
1848. </div>
1849. </div>
1850. </div>
1851. </div>
1852.  
1853.  
1854.  
1855. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1856. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/galacticare/9pb14ld018sm"><strong>Galacticare – May 23</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S</strong></p>
1857.  
1858.  
1859.  
1860. <p>You are the Director of Galacticare! Manage your own interstellar healthcare company, and (try to) save the Galaxy. Galacticare takes you on a colorful and bizarre journey, from humble beginnings orbiting 23rd-century Earth to the internal world of an extra-dimensional deity. It’s time to save the galaxy &#8211; one patient at a time!</p>
1861. </div>
1862. </div>
1863.  
1864.  
1865.  
1866. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1867.  
1868.  
1869.  
1870. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1871. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1872. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9n9dvl82pr0d">
1873. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1874. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9n9dvl82pr0d" target="_blank">
1875. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.27917.13534188749393159.6bee1793-dd42-4c8a-952d-a59bcfe8fcbd.6aa4455e-043f-4e93-8fec-036e6d12d00d?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Hauntii" class="skip-lazy" />
1876. </a>
1877. </div>
1878. <div class="mspb-details">
1879. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1880. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1881. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1882. </div>
1883. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere">
1884. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xpalogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Play Anywhere" class="skip-lazy" />
1885. </div>
1886. </div>
1887. <h2>Hauntii</h2>
1888. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1889. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1890. <p>Firestoke</p>
1891. <div class="mspb-rating">
1892. <div>
1893. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1894. </div>
1895. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1896. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1897. </div>
1898. </div>
1899.  
1900. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1901. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9n9dvl82pr0d" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1902. </div>
1903. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1904. </div>
1905. </div>
1906. </div>
1907. </div>
1908. </div>
1909. </div>
1910. </div>
1911.  
1912.  
1913.  
1914. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1915. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/hauntii/9n9dvl82pr0d"><strong>Hauntii – May 23</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere</strong></p>
1916.  
1917.  
1918.  
1919. <p>Play as Hauntii, a naive but brave ghost on a relentless quest for answers. A mysterious race of glowing creatures, known as Eternians, guides lost souls to an ominous central tower where they appear to ascend to a higher plane. Unleash ghostly powers to possess both inhabitants and environment, unveiling various solutions to combat and puzzle challenges.</p>
1920. </div>
1921. </div>
1922.  
1923.  
1924.  
1925. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1926.  
1927.  
1928.  
1929. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-14 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1930. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1931. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9ndxxt0njz3c">
1932. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1933. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9ndxxt0njz3c" target="_blank">
1934. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.9297.13609969568558654.97301b92-6d0c-4520-a244-9f0ab16fc7af.c43dbc0e-4b33-4871-bebf-8944be6d4731?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Rocket Rumble" class="skip-lazy" />
1935. </a>
1936. </div>
1937. <div class="mspb-details">
1938. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1939. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1940. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1941. </div>
1942. </div>
1943. <h2>Rocket Rumble</h2>
1944. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
1945. <div class="mspb-left-container">
1946. <p>PixelNAUTS Games</p>
1947. <div class="mspb-rating">
1948. <div>
1949. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
1950. </div>
1951. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
1952. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
1953. </div>
1954. </div>
1955.  
1956. <div class="mspb-buttons">
1957. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9ndxxt0njz3c" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
1958. </div>
1959. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
1960. </div>
1961. </div>
1962. </div>
1963. </div>
1964. </div>
1965. </div>
1966. </div>
1967.  
1968.  
1969.  
1970. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
1971. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/rocket-rumble/9ndxxt0njz3c"><strong>Rocket Rumble – May 23</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S</strong></p>
1972.  
1973.  
1974.  
1975. <p>Rocket Rumble is a 1-4 player party racing brawler. Pick your favorite animal, blast off in a jetpack, and compete across 7 ever-changing obstacle courses. Compete for points by racing, brawling, and using items all on one screen. Earn coins and collect customization items and make your character look fabulous. Play online or on the couch in the ultimate party game.</p>
1976. </div>
1977. </div>
1978.  
1979.  
1980.  
1981. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
1982.  
1983.  
1984.  
1985. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-15 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
1986. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
1987. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9pnxh7qr4zn4">
1988. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
1989. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9pnxh7qr4zn4" target="_blank">
1990. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.53007.14339883358065223.183b9760-e48b-4146-b71f-f5798c7c3a61.823da413-06ea-43c0-a383-a8a7d020bff2?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord" class="skip-lazy" />
1991. </a>
1992. </div>
1993. <div class="mspb-details">
1994. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
1995. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
1996. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
1997. </div>
1998. </div>
1999. <h2>Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord</h2>
2000. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
2001. <div class="mspb-left-container">
2002. <p>Digital Eclipse</p>
2003. <div class="mspb-rating">
2004. <div>
2005. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
2006. </div>
2007. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
2008. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
2009. </div>
2010. </div>
2011. <div class="mspb-price">
2012. <span class="mspb-msrp">
2013. <span>$39.99</span>
2014. </span>
2015. <span>$35.99</span>
2016. </div>
2017.  
2018. <div class="mspb-buttons">
2019. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9pnxh7qr4zn4" target="_blank">Pre-order</a>
2020. </div>
2021. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
2022. </div>
2023. </div>
2024. </div>
2025. </div>
2026. </div>
2027. </div>
2028. </div>
2029.  
2030.  
2031.  
2032. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
2033. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/wizardry-proving-grounds-of-the-mad-overlord/9pnxh7qr4zn4"><strong>Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord – May 23</strong></a><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery</strong></p>
2034.  
2035.  
2036.  
2037. <p>The first party-based RPG video game ever released, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord was a direct inspiration to series like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Digital Eclipse&#8217;s revival preserves the appeal of the classic, with many upgrades for modern role-playing game fans.</p>
2038. </div>
2039. </div>
2040.  
2041.  
2042.  
2043. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
2044.  
2045.  
2046.  
2047. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-16 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
2048. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
2049. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9N6MNB5W4LM1">
2050. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
2051. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9N6MNB5W4LM1" target="_blank">
2052. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.45727.14015736377004180.398bc8fa-489e-47d2-8ac6-730fef6f6469.0fd216db-bdc2-4f18-9526-677080a954f6?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Delusion" class="skip-lazy" />
2053. </a>
2054. </div>
2055. <div class="mspb-details">
2056. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
2057. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
2058. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
2059. </div>
2060. </div>
2061. <h2>Delusion</h2>
2062. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
2063. <div class="mspb-left-container">
2064. <p>Silver Line Games</p>
2065. <div class="mspb-rating">
2066. <div>
2067. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
2068. </div>
2069. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 0px">
2070. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
2071. </div>
2072. </div>
2073.  
2074. <div class="mspb-buttons">
2075. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9N6MNB5W4LM1" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
2076. </div>
2077. <div class="mspb-bottom-badges">
2078. </div>
2079. </div>
2080. </div>
2081. </div>
2082. </div>
2083. </div>
2084. </div>
2085.  
2086.  
2087.  
2088. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%">
2089. <p><strong><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/p/9N6MNB5W4LM1/0010">Delusion &#8211; May 24</a></strong><br><strong>Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery</strong></p>
2090.  
2091.  
2092.  
2093. <p>An unusual puzzle game that tells a story about a beautiful world, full of life and colors, which changed beyond recognition after a series of unexplainable events had taken place. Uncover the truth, help restore the world, and save its inhabitants across five chapters and 100 carefully crafted puzzles waiting to be solved.</p>
2094. </div>
2095. </div>
2096.  
2097.  
2098.  
2099. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>
2100.  
2101.  
2102.  
2103. <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-17 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex">
2104. <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33rem"><div id="msp1700064684986" class="">
2105. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-normal" data-product-id="9N5L2PHR40W6">
2106. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
2107. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9N5L2PHR40W6" target="_blank">
2108. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.2551.14031719150467975.72500adf-af3d-47da-bc4a-ab5bc9dfb7a4.300f05f2-56c1-4f7e-bb67-c4a49ffae566?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="The Glass Staircase" class="skip-lazy" />
2109. </a>
2110. </div>
2111. <div class="mspb-details">
2112. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
2113. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
2114. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
2115. </div>
2116. </div>
2117. <h2>The Glass Staircase</h2>
2118. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
2119. <div class="mspb-left-container">
2120. <p>Puppet Combo</p>
2121. <div class="mspb-rating">
2122. <div>
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2293. <title>Headphones Required – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’s Binaural Audio Is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Heard</title>
2294. <link>https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/hellblade-2-audio-design-is-like-nothing-youve-ever-heard/</link>
2296. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Partis]]></dc:creator>
2297. <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
2298. <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
2299. <category><![CDATA[Game Pass]]></category>
2300. <category><![CDATA[Ninja Theory]]></category>
2301. <category><![CDATA[Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II]]></category>
2302. <category><![CDATA[Xbox Series X|S]]></category>
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2304.  
2305. <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/hellblade-2-audio-design-is-like-nothing-youve-ever-heard/">Headphones Required &#8211; Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’s Binaural Audio Is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Heard</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
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2309.  
2310. <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/hellblade-2-audio-design-is-like-nothing-youve-ever-heard/" class="featured-image size-fullsize default"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1900" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Evo-2-0a01bb5a1b97c766ed68-1900x1080.jpg" class="attachment-fullsize size-fullsize wp-post-image" alt="" /></a>
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2314. <ul class="post-tags__list"><li class="post-tags__item"><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/games/" class="kicker post__meta--category"><span class="sr-only">Category: </span>Games</a></li></ul> <h1 class="h1">Headphones Required &#8211; Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’s Binaural Audio Is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Heard</h1>
2315.  
2317. </div>
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2320.  
2322. <div class="post__content">
2323.  
2324. <aside class="wp-block-columns">
2325. <div class="post__author">
2326. <div class="post__author__bylines"><ul class="post__author__list"><li class="post__author__list__item"><img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9a300445b44f55cefdeaa3f43365cdb1?s=144&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9a300445b44f55cefdeaa3f43365cdb1?s=288&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-144 photo' height='144' width='144' /><span class="post__author__name"><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/author/dpartis/">Danielle Partis</a></span></li></ul></div> <div class="post__date">
2327. <h5>Published</h5>
2328. <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/" class="kicker"><time datetime="1715954400">May 17, 2024</a> </div>
2329. </div>
2330. </aside>
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2333. <section class="xwsrc-block-content-block">
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2337.  
2338. <p><em>2017’s Hellblade: Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice was an exceedingly special game. A bold, brash direction for Ninja Theory, the decision to craft a short, narrative experience revolving around mental health was a brave leap, but one that ultimately paid off. Now, seven years later, the studio is gearing up to reveal a sequel to Senua&#8217;s story, built with the same love and care, but expanding on the debut in every conceivable way.&nbsp;</em></p>
2339.  
2340.  
2341.  
2342. <p><em>In the run up to launch, we&#8217;ll be bringing you the story of Senua&#8217;s Saga: Hellblade II from inside the studio itself, as well as stories and lessons from Hellblade&#8217;s creative leads. This is Ninja Theory&#8217;s ultimate form, filled with industry-leading talent, groundbreaking technology, and one of the most unique approaches to game development you&#8217;ve ever seen to fulfil the ultimate goal &#8211; the pursuit of true immersion.&nbsp;</em></p>
2343.  
2344.  
2345.  
2346. <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />
2347.  
2348.  
2349.  
2350. <p>If you&#8217;ve played <em>Hellblade: Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice</em>, you will be more than familiar with its incredible audio design; most notably the memorable, incessant dialogue that goes on inside Senua&#8217;s mind throughout the course of the game – and, by association, the unique way it enters your head, too. In <strong><em>Senua&#8217;s Saga: Hellblade II</em></strong>, Ninja Theory is going all out on implementing audio to establish its sense of place &#8211; here the first game used audio techniques simply for Senua’s internal dialogue, the sequel makes sound trickery an integral part of the game.</p>
2351.  
2352.  
2353.  
2354. <p>Xbox Wire had the honor of sitting down with Hellblade audio director David Garcia Diaz in his studio, to find out how the team did it, why it&#8217;s needed, and uncover more about the utterly mesmerizing process of building binaural audio into the very fabric of Senua&#8217;s journey.&nbsp;</p>
2355.  
2356.  
2357.  
2358. <p>For the uninitiated, binaural audio is a method of recording sound using two microphones, designed to create a 3D soundscape as you would hear it with your own ears. It&#8217;s not a new process &#8211; but its implementation across the Hellblade series is both unique and integral to its design. This is the most authentic recreation of psychosis you can experience, and Garcia Diaz has landed here through almost a decade of research, patience and skill.&nbsp;</p>
2359.  
2360.  
2361.  
2362. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A Leap In Technology</strong></h3>
2363.  
2364.  
2365.  
2366. <p>Garcia Diaz separates Hellblade&#8217;s main pillars of evolution down into two parts &#8211; technological and psychological. The technological improvements stem from a sizeable upgrade in the resources and equipment used to capture its soundscape; Garcia Diaz&#8217;s office showcases a smorgasbord of impressive tools that left my inner synth enthusiast in awe.&nbsp;</p>
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2384. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-24-58725fb5c9dc2d234dd2.jpg" alt="Screenshot of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2" class="wp-image-201780" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-24-58725fb5c9dc2d234dd2.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-24-58725fb5c9dc2d234dd2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-24-58725fb5c9dc2d234dd2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-24-58725fb5c9dc2d234dd2-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
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2396. <p>There&#8217;s also now a team of seven working on <em>Hellblade II</em>&#8216;s audio design, whereas Garcia Diaz worked alone on <em>Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice</em>. He admits: &#8220;The first game was a&nbsp;massive project with so many details, and I couldn&#8217;t do everything. There&#8217;s a lot of places where you can&#8217;t hear foley or footsteps, I just focused on what felt the most important.&#8221;</p>
2397.  
2398.  
2399.  
2400. <p>As I move through <em>Hellblade II</em>&#8216;s incredible environments, I can truly feel and hear the premium approach to even the smallest sounds. During one scene, I lead Senua through an abandoned village, and we can hear the remnants of its fate, echoing from the past. I hear an anguished mother crying intertwined with the harsh buzz of flies orbiting a nearby carcass, so intense and erratic I nearly swat myself a few times. On the calmer, open coasts, I hear the distant crashing of waves and ambient winds landing secondary to the crunch of Senua&#8217;s feet padding cautiously over loose stones.&nbsp;</p>
2401.  
2402.  
2403.  
2404. <p>Crucially, with headphones on, I can hear <em>where</em> all of this is. This isn’t a wash of sound effects, they’re placed precisely where they should be. Garcia Diaz and his team have been able to consider acoustics more fully, and how sound moves and reverberates in <em>Hellblade II</em> as it does in the real world, to create that deeper sense of immersion.&nbsp;</p>
2405.  
2406.  
2407.  
2408. <p>“The acoustics play an incredibly important role,” Garcia Diaz adds. “For example, if you shout and there’s a rock, the sound is going to bounce off that. If a priest is chanting in a cave, you want to hear the sound travelling towards you, or the opposite if something is moving away. All of the sounds work together to create atmosphere and tension, and with this technology, we can achieve that.”</p>
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2437.  
2438. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Senua&#8217;s Growth</strong></h3>
2439.  
2440.  
2441.  
2442. <p>The other main aspect Garcia Diaz addresses is the psychological evolution of Senua herself, and how that has shaped what she will hear in the world, and in her head. She&#8217;s stronger and more in tune with her psychosis – not cured, but armed with a greater understanding of what to expect, which in turn leads to a wider range of conversational exchanges between the voices.&nbsp;</p>
2443.  
2444.  
2445.  
2446. <p>Senua&#8217;s condition is once again represented in part by the Furies &#8211; the voices that she will hear throughout the game. In <em>Hellblade II</em>, the voices can still feel every bit as overwhelming, but there is a fluidity to them that can make them almost a comfort as you follow Senua.&nbsp;</p>
2447.  
2448.  
2449.  
2450. <p>&#8220;<em>Hellblade 1</em> had very dark ‘colors’ – now we have other colors&#8221;, Garcia Diaz explains. &#8220;Senua has the ability to feel [the Furies] in a different way, they now have deeper, meaningful conversations which didn&#8217;t happen in the first game, which I think is very beautiful.&#8221;&nbsp;</p>
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2467.  
2468. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-Astrid-781103d8ab7c18f2dabf.jpg" alt="Screenshot of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2" class="wp-image-201782" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-Astrid-781103d8ab7c18f2dabf.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-Astrid-781103d8ab7c18f2dabf-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-Astrid-781103d8ab7c18f2dabf-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/SenuasSaga-Screenshot-Astrid-781103d8ab7c18f2dabf-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
2469.  
2470.  
2471. <section class="xwsrc-block-content-block">
2472. <div class="wp-block-columns">
2473. <div class="wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content">
2474. <div class="acf-innerblocks-container">
2475.  
2476. <div style="height:28px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
2477.  
2478.  
2479.  
2480. <p>This is represented in action as I watch Senua engage in a conversation with several new characters across her journey. The Furies are in conflict each time, debating Senua’s reactions, running through potential responses and justifications with a mind-bending pace. But Senua is no longer a prisoner to this cacophony, she can see past the influence of the voices and decide for herself how to proceed in that moment. Does this person need my help? Will they hurt me? Senua can find her own answers through the noise just as the player does, and we can feel her emotions and considerations reflected in the style, tenacity and placement of the sound, similar to a score for a movie.</p>
2481.  
2482.  
2483.  
2484. <p>“We are representing abstract concepts with sound,” Garcia Diaz adds. “What does guilt sound like, and what is our vision of guilt for Senua? How do we interpret sadness, or euphoria, or rage?”</p>
2485.  
2486.  
2487.  
2488. <p>“We are not just recreating a sound, we are creating a character’s reality, and this is our way of interpretating these emotions [for Senua] with sound and music and voices, all tied together to create one moment.”</p>
2489.  
2490.  
2491.  
2492. <blockquote class="wp-block-quote">
2493. <p>&#8220;We are not just recreating a sound, we are creating a character’s reality, and this is our way of interpretating these emotions.&#8221;</p>
2494. <cite>David Garcia Diaz</cite></blockquote>
2495.  
2496.  
2497.  
2498. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Three&#8217;s A Crowd</strong></h3>
2499.  
2500.  
2501.  
2502. <p>While <em>Hellblade: Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice</em> is an insular journey that follows Senua alone with the accompaniment of the Furies representing how her psychosis manifests, <em>Hellblade II</em> will see Senua encounters new characters in the world for the first time. She&#8217;ll engage in dialogue with these strangers, and face the trials of navigating relationships while handling the overwhelming, unrelenting narration of her condition.&nbsp;</p>
2503.  
2504.  
2505.  
2506. <p>In one <em>Hellblade II</em> scene, Senua meets a stranger that is being held captive by Viking slavers. In this moment, she&#8217;s conversing with him directly, but the voices are at odds with what both parties are saying out loud.&nbsp;</p>
2507.  
2508.  
2509.  
2510. <p>&#8220;You have to consider &#8211; what happens if there is a conversation between three people? What does that sound like to everyone involved?&#8221; Garcia Diaz adds.</p>
2511.  
2512.  
2513.  
2514. <p>While I&#8217;m at the studio I&#8217;m shown a snippet of the Furies in action. Performers Abbi Greenland and Helen Goalan take part in an unscripted performance depicting Senua moving through a cave. Through headphones, I hear a haunting narration of the surroundings, their thoughts seamlessly falling into a flow state. But what I see is the two actors circling both sides of the head-shaped Neumann microphone sitting between them like vultures picking at a carcass – allowing their voices to feel as though they’re moving through your head, as they would do for Senua Even in this brightly-lit room, I&#8217;m on edge after 30 seconds of this experience, the unpredictable hisses and snarky giggles picking at my brain. Garcia Diaz likens the experience to jazz &#8211; it&#8217;s atmospheric, moving and some of its best parts are created out of improvisation, not a pre-agreed script.</p>
2515.  
2516.  
2517.  
2518. <div style="height:13px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
2519.  
2520. </div> </div>
2521. </div>
2522. </section>
2523.  
2524. <style>
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2526. flex: 100%;
2527. margin-left: 0;
2528. }
2529. </style>
2530.  
2531.  
2532. <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1077" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Furies-studio-Saga-962f163cc87b4a49d34b.jpg" alt="Hellblade actresses, Abbi and Helen, performing a snippet of their voice lines" class="wp-image-201783" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Furies-studio-Saga-962f163cc87b4a49d34b.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Furies-studio-Saga-962f163cc87b4a49d34b-768x431.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Furies-studio-Saga-962f163cc87b4a49d34b-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/Furies-studio-Saga-962f163cc87b4a49d34b-1536x862.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
2533.  
2534.  
2535. <section class="xwsrc-block-content-block">
2536. <div class="wp-block-columns">
2537. <div class="wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content">
2538. <div class="acf-innerblocks-container">
2539.  
2540. <div style="height:28px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div>
2541.  
2542.  
2543.  
2544. <p>&#8220;In music you have crescendos, diminuendos, fortissimos, pianissimos &#8211; I want to do the same with the voices,&#8221; Garcia Diaz says. &#8220;Sometimes they grow, sometimes they&#8217;re quiet so you don&#8217;t feel constantly tired or overwhelmed.&nbsp;</p>
2545.  
2546.  
2547.  
2548. <p>&#8220;There are enough dynamics that we&#8217;re able to have them present almost all of the time &#8211; sometimes we&#8217;ll cross a boundary, but I think this is important, because the voices are something that Senua cannot switch off.&#8221;</p>
2549.  
2550.  
2551.  
2552. <p>The importance of the audio is something that cannot be overstated in both Hellblade games &#8211; it&#8217;s what makes Senua&#8217;s journey so unique and emotional to experience. Garcia Diaz knows this, but he also recognizes that his role as audio director is just one cog in Ninja Theory&#8217;s wider pursuit for immersion.&nbsp;</p>
2553.  
2554.  
2555.  
2556. <p>&#8220;Everything needs to go together, and I&#8217;m excited for people to see it all,&#8221; he says. &#8220;For people to discover this new Senua, and to get immersed in her world again. That&#8217;s what we&#8217;re striving for &#8211; a unique experience, and an immense journey.&#8221;&nbsp;</p>
2557.  
2558.  
2559.  
2560. <p><em><strong><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/senuas-saga-hellblade-II">Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II</a></strong>&nbsp;will be released on May 21, 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam and Cloud – and will be available with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass day one.</em></p>
2561.  
2562. </div> </div>
2563. </div>
2564. </section>
2565.  
2566. <style>
2567. .post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {
2568. flex: 100%;
2569. margin-left: 0;
2570. }
2571. </style><p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/17/hellblade-2-audio-design-is-like-nothing-youve-ever-heard/">Headphones Required &#8211; Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’s Binaural Audio Is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Heard</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
2572. ]]></content:encoded>
2576. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">201778</post-id> </item>
2577. <item>
2578. <title>EA Play: Immortals of Aveum Joins the Play List Alongside New Member Rewards this Month</title>
2579. <link>https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/16/ea-play-immortals-of-aveum-may-xbox/</link>
2581. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief]]></dc:creator>
2582. <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
2583. <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
2584. <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category>
2585. <category><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass]]></category>
2586. <category><![CDATA[EA Play]]></category>
2587. <category><![CDATA[immortals of aveum]]></category>
2588. <category><![CDATA[PC Game Pass]]></category>
2589. <category><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Ultimate]]></category>
2590. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.xbox.com/en-us/?p=201690</guid>
2591.  
2592. <description><![CDATA[<p>Get ready to unleash an arsenal of spells in Immortals of Aveum! The single-player, first-person magic shooter from Ascendant Studios, in partnership with EA Originals, is now on the Play List for all EA Play members (Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/US/en/PC/ for details). PC Game Pass and Ultimate Game Pass subscribers can now [&#8230;]</p>
2593. <p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/16/ea-play-immortals-of-aveum-may-xbox/">EA Play: Immortals of Aveum Joins the Play List Alongside New Member Rewards this Month</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
2594. ]]></description>
2595. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
2596. <p>Get ready to unleash an arsenal of spells in <a href="https://www.ea.com/games/immortals-of-aveum/immortals-of-aveum"><em>Immortals of Aveum</em></a>!</p>
2597.  
2598.  
2599.  
2600. <p>The single-player, first-person magic shooter from Ascendant Studios, in partnership with EA Originals, is now on the Play List for all EA Play members <em>(Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See <a href="https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/US/en/PC/">https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/US/en/PC/</a> for details)</em>. PC Game Pass and Ultimate Game Pass subscribers can now experience the story of Jak, set in the <em>Immortals of Aveum&#8217;</em>s original fantasy universe.</p>
2601.  
2602.  
2603.  
2604. <p>Powered by the groundbreaking Unreal Engine 5.1 technology, <em>Immortals of Aveum </em>puts players in a visceral and cinematic fantasy universe that combines modern characters and a story-driven campaign with intense magic-based action, world exploration and puzzle-solving. The game tells the story of Jak (played by actor Darren Barnet) who discovers that he is a magically-imbued &#8216;Unforeseen&#8217; and finds himself reluctantly caught in the middle of the raging Everwar. Members will find themselves thrusted into action-packed gameplay, testing their skills in fast, fluid combat that is easy to learn and satisfying to master.</p>
2605.  
2606.  
2607.  
2608. <p>In addition to <em>Immortals of Aveum</em>, EA Play members also get unlimited access to an expansive catalog of EA games, including <a href="https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/jedi/jedi-fallen-order"><em>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order</em></a>, <a href="https://www.ea.com/games/nhl/nhl-24">EA SPORTS <em>NHL 24</em></a> and more, as well as a 10% discount on EA digital content (including game downloads, Season Passes, point packs, and DLC).</p>
2609.  
2610.  
2611.  
2612. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/EAP_Group_MayRewards_ROW_Social_1920x1080_9_offer-8b746770095519b7931e.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-201692" srcset="https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/EAP_Group_MayRewards_ROW_Social_1920x1080_9_offer-8b746770095519b7931e.jpg 1920w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/EAP_Group_MayRewards_ROW_Social_1920x1080_9_offer-8b746770095519b7931e-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/EAP_Group_MayRewards_ROW_Social_1920x1080_9_offer-8b746770095519b7931e-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net/prod/sites/2/2024/05/EAP_Group_MayRewards_ROW_Social_1920x1080_9_offer-8b746770095519b7931e-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></figure>
2613.  
2614.  
2615.  
2616. <p>EA Play also offers members regular in-game rewards! This month’s rewards include:</p>
2617.  
2618.  
2619.  
2620. <ul>
2621. <li><strong><em>Apex Legends </em></strong>Golden Syringe Weapon Charm &#8211; Now to June 3</li>
2622.  
2623.  
2624.  
2625. <li><strong><em>Battlefield 204</em></strong><em>2</em> Offshore Protector &#8211; Now to May 28</li>
2626.  
2627.  
2628.  
2629. <li><strong><em>EA SPORTS FC 24 </em></strong>Clubs Nike What The FC Tn Shark &#8211; Now to June 6</li>
2630.  
2631.  
2632.  
2633. <li><strong><em>EA SPORTS FC 24 </em></strong>VOLTA Nike What The FC T-Shirt and COINS &#8211; Now to June 6</li>
2634.  
2635.  
2636.  
2637. <li><strong><em>EA SPORTS FC 24 </em></strong>Ultimate Team<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Draft Token &#8211; Now to June 14</li>
2638.  
2639.  
2640.  
2641. <li><strong><em>F1 23</em></strong> 5000 XP Boost &#8211; Now to May 31</li>
2642.  
2643.  
2644.  
2645. <li><strong><em>Madden NFL 24 </em></strong>MUT May Pack &#8211; Now to May 31</li>
2646.  
2647.  
2648.  
2649. <li><strong><em>EA SPORTS WRC</em></strong><em> </em>Season 4 Rewards &#8211; Now to June 3</li>
2650.  
2651.  
2652.  
2653. <li><strong><em>NHL 24 </em></strong>Super Hero Set &#8211; Now to May 22</li>
2654.  
2655.  
2656.  
2657. <li><strong><em>NHL 24 </em></strong>WOC Coins &#8211; Now to May 22</li>
2658.  
2659.  
2660.  
2661. <li><strong><em>NHL 24 </em></strong>WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier &#8211; Now to May 22</li>
2662. </ul>
2663.  
2664.  
2665.  
2666. <p><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/Xbox-Game-Pass-Ultimate/CFQ7TTC0KHS0">Xbox Game Pass Ultimate</a> and <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass/pc-game-pass">Xbox Game Pass PC</a> members receive EA Play with their Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, trials of select new games such as <a href="https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-24"><em>EA SPORTS FC 24</em></a> and access to a collection of EA’s best-loved series and top titles, including the recently added <a href="https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-pga-tour"><em>EA SPORTS PGA Tour</em></a>.</p>
2667.  
2668.  
2669.  
2670. <p>Visit the <a href="http://eaplay.com">EA Play page</a> for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eaplay/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, or <a href="https://twitter.com/EAPlay">X</a>. Please see <a href="https://www.ea.com/ea-play/terms/">EA.com/EA-Play/Terms</a> for terms and conditions.</p>
2671. <p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/16/ea-play-immortals-of-aveum-may-xbox/">EA Play: Immortals of Aveum Joins the Play List Alongside New Member Rewards this Month</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
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2676. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">201690</post-id> </item>
2677. <item>
2678. <title>Collect Exclusive Disney Parks Popcorn Buckets in the New In-Game Event from Disney Dreamlight Valley</title>
2679. <link>https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/16/collect-exclusive-disney-parks-popcorn-buckets-disney-dreamlight-valley/</link>
2681. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Partis]]></dc:creator>
2682. <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
2683. <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category>
2684. <category><![CDATA[Disney Dreamlight Valley]]></category>
2685. <category><![CDATA[Parks Fest]]></category>
2686. <category><![CDATA[Xbox Series X|S]]></category>
2687. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.xbox.com/en-us/?p=201694</guid>
2688.  
2689. <description><![CDATA[<p>The entire Disney Dreamlight Valley team is grateful for players checking out the latest update, Thrills &#38; Frills! Starting today, we’re thrilled to present even more reasons to play with the launch of a new in-game event, the Dreamlight Parks Fest, and the introduction of iconic Disney Parks popcorn buckets! Here’s everything you need to [&#8230;]</p>
2690. <p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/16/collect-exclusive-disney-parks-popcorn-buckets-disney-dreamlight-valley/">Collect Exclusive Disney Parks Popcorn Buckets in the New In-Game Event from Disney Dreamlight Valley</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
2691. ]]></description>
2692. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
2693. <div class="wp-block-xbox-summary"><h3>Summary</h3><ul><li><em>Disney Dreamlight Valley’s</em> Dreamlight Parks Fest In-Game Event is available from May 15 – June 5</li><li>Complete daily and weekly Disney Parks-inspired duties to earn exclusive free rewards</li><li>Collect replicas inspired by iconic Disney Parks popcorn buckets!</li></ul></div>
2694.  
2695.  
2696.  
2697. <p>The entire <em><strong>Disney Dreamlight Valley</strong> </em>team is grateful for players checking out the latest update, Thrills &amp; Frills! Starting today, we’re thrilled to present even more reasons to play with the launch of a new in-game event, the Dreamlight Parks Fest, and the introduction of iconic Disney Parks popcorn buckets! Here’s everything you need to know.</p>
2698.  
2699.  
2700.  
2701. <p>Players can talk with Scrooge McDuck to kick off the event by unlocking new Disney Parks-inspired cupcake recipes. However, Scrooge McDuck isn’t the only Villager who’s getting into the spirit of the event. All the Villagers are excited to try out some special cupcake recipes inspired by real treats players can get at Disney Parks! By making cupcakes for the Villagers and completing other tasks around the Valley, players will be able to craft popcorn buckets based on beloved Disney characters like Stitch and Figment. That’s right – now players can have some of their favorite Disney Parks-inspired popcorn buckets in their Valleys too!</p>
2702.  
2703.  
2704.  
2705. <p>We know how much avid Park goers love collecting popcorn buckets, we&#8217;ve got a few collectors on the team, too! The Disney Parks popcorn buckets are not just simple snack containers but popular collectibles that carry memories of adventure-filled days. Celebrating cherished Parks memories in-game or aiding in creating new ones, they are the perfect addition to the Dreamlight Parks Fest.&nbsp;</p>
2706.  
2707.  
2708.  
2709. <p>With so many incredible designs featured over the years, we took inspiration from our own memorable trips to the Parks to recreate some of our favorite popcorn buckets – from a big jar of “Hunny” from Disney’s <em>Winnie the Pooh</em> to the enchanted carriage from Disney’s <em>Cinderella</em>.</p>
2710.  
2711.  
2712.  
2713. <p>It was important to us to be accurate with the 1-to-1 recreations of these memorable Parks popcorn buckets. To add a little surprise and delight for players, we made every popcorn bucket interactable – players can open them and see all that buttery popcorn inside!</p>
2714.  
2715.  
2716.  
2717. <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
2718. <iframe loading="lazy" title="Disney Dreamlight Valley – Dreamlight Parks Fest Trailer" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K9vMCD-IMFA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
2719. </div></figure>
2720.  
2721.  
2722.  
2723. <p>The Dreamlight Parks Fest event will run from May 15 to June 5, giving players three weeks to complete the event and collect all the rewards, and don’t worry – players will still be able to keep and display your popcorn buckets long after the event has ended. We would appreciate seeing how players are displaying the buckets in their Valleys and learning about their favorite popcorn buckets. Everyone can join the event now and collect them all, then share pictures with us by tagging <em>Disney Dreamlight Valley </em>on social media!</p>
2724.  
2725.  
2726.  
2727. <div id="msp1715788583518" class="">
2728. <div class="ms-product-badge mspb-large" data-product-id="9NSF0BGH8D86">
2729. <div class="mspb-primary-image">
2730. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9NSF0BGH8D86" target="_blank">
2731. <img decoding="async" src="https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.49214.14365104417622257.42e17a74-81d1-4e35-8c38-a935ba30ef21.1dbd1112-2f72-47f3-9f32-391095d1cc02?w=400&#038;h=600" alt="Disney Dreamlight Valley" class="skip-lazy" />
2732. </a>
2733. </div>
2734. <div class="mspb-details">
2735. <div class="mspb-feature-badges">
2736. <div class="mspb-feature-badge xbox-live">
2737. <img decoding="async" src="https://assets.onestore.ms/cdnfiles/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12/store/common/images/xbllogo_black.png" alt="Xbox Live" class="skip-lazy" />
2738. </div>
2739. </div>
2740. <h2>Disney Dreamlight Valley</h2>
2741. <div class="mspb-secondary-details">
2742. <div class="mspb-left-container">
2743. <p>Gameloft SE</p>
2744. <div class="mspb-rating">
2745. <div>
2746. <span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span><span>☆</span>
2747. <span class="mspb-total-ratings">337</span>
2748. </div>
2749. <div class="mspb-full-stars" style="width: 54px">
2750. <span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span><span>★</span>
2751. </div>
2752. </div>
2753. <div class="mspb-price">
2754. <span class="mspb-msrp">
2755. <span>$39.99</span>
2756. </span>
2757. <span>$31.99</span>
2758. </div>
2759.  
2760. <div class="mspb-buttons">
2761. <a class="mspb-link" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/9NSF0BGH8D86" target="_blank">Get it now</a>
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2765. PC Game Pass </div>
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2767. Xbox Game Pass </div>
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2772. INCLUDES 8,000 MOONSTONES*
2773.  
2774. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new.  
2775.  
2776. Once an idyllic land, Dreamlight Valley was a place where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony—until the Forgetting. Night Thorns grew across the land and severed the wonderful memories tied to this magical place. With nowhere else to go, the hopeless inhabitants of Dreamlight Valley retreated behind locked doors in the Dream Castle.
2777.  
2778. Now it's up to you to discover the stories of this world and bring the magic back to Dreamlight Valley!
2779.  
2780. Discover the Secrets of Dreamlight Valley
2781. Free the Dream Castle from the insidious grip of the Forgetting, and unlock the unique Realms of well-loved Disney and Pixar characters, including great queens and kings such as Anna and Simba. Each Realm contains unique challenges with puzzles to solve in the quest to bring friendship back to the Valley.  
2782. You’ll start your adventure in the Valley, but your journey will take you to infinity… and beyond! Explore what lurks in the Forest of Valor and brave the deepest caverns as you take on challenges from iconic Disney and Pixar heroes and villains. Who knows who—or what—you might discover.  
2783.  
2784. Forge Friendships with Disney & Pixar Characters
2785. Garden with WALL•E, cook with Remy or kick back and fish with Goofy. What better way to collect, craft, and rebuild the Valley than with a friend! From beautiful princesses to nefarious villains, every Dreamlight Valley resident brings their own story arc, quests, and rewards. Meet up in daily hangouts and make friends with some of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters.
2786.  
2787. Restore the Valley to Its Former Glory
2788. Free the Valley from the grip of the Forgetting and return Dreamlight Valley to its former greatness by making it your own. In Dreamlight Valley, you can build the perfect neighborhood that is just for you with a fully customizable layout, creative landscaping, and thousands of decorative items.
2789. Will you settle on the Beach next to Moana, or call Buzz Lightyear your next-door neighbor in the Plaza?  
2790.  
2791. Express Your Disney Style
2792. Bring out your inner princess, villain, or Disney bounder! Assemble unique outfits and decorate your home with thousands of fantastic items. Using the Touch of Magic tool, you can even create your own designs with Disney- and Pixar-inspired decals!
2793. With the in-game Camera, get ready to snap a sunset selfie with Mirabel, capture a culinary creation with Remy, or simply cherish a moment.
2794.  
2795. A Game in Constant Evolution
2796. New content means that there's always something fresh to explore. Meet new characters in the Valley, check out the latest clothing and furniture collections in Scrooge’s Store, and complete challenging in-game events! Be sure to dream your way back to Dreamlight Valley regularly to discover new adventures!
2797.  
2798. *Moonstones are an in-game currency that can be collected for free by performing tasks in the game or be purchased using real money. They are used to unlock the premium track of the Star Path (a battle-pass-inspired system that grants in-game cosmetic items as a player completes various tasks and missions). Moonstones can also be used to accelerate progress in the Star Path. Additionally, Moonstones can be used to purchase cosmetic items from the in-game store. </div>
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2804. <p>The post <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/16/collect-exclusive-disney-parks-popcorn-buckets-disney-dreamlight-valley/">Collect Exclusive Disney Parks Popcorn Buckets in the New In-Game Event from Disney Dreamlight Valley</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us">Xbox Wire</a>.</p>
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