Forza Horizon 6 has exploded onto Steam, reaching the number two spot in global top sellers and peaking at 128,157 concurrent players, all before its official May 19 launch. This unprecedented success is attributed to the game's Premium Edition, offering early access. The title surpasses its predecessors, Forza Horizon 5 and 4, in player counts, indicating a highly anticipated release.
Two unexpected Xbox controller leaks have surfaced, revealing a compact cloud gaming controller designed for on-the-go streaming and the premium Xbox Elite 3, packed with interchangeable components and advanced connectivity. Both discoveries, courtesy of Brazil's Anatel regulator leak, hint at a significant enhancement in Xbox's gaming ecosystem. With an Xbox event looming in June, official announcements are anticipated soon.
Discover how Control: Resonant shifts gears to become a full-fledged Action RPG, building upon the original Control's unintended RPG foundations. With features like skill trees and shapeshifting melee, Remedy's vision for an RPG franchise takes a bold leap. Learn how this sequel embodies the "Remedy version of an RPG experience."
Xbox is developing "Project Saluki", a new Game Pass tier designed specifically for the burgeoning Chinese gaming market, adapting to its unique regulations and preferences. This strategic move aims to capitalize on China's gaming prowess, evident in hits like Black Myth Wukong. As Xbox seeks to rebound from sluggish sales, particularly with the Series X/S, this initiative under new CEO Asha Sharma could be a crucial turning point.
Xbox's new leadership brings a fresh face to the console with an updated boot-up experience and a revamped Gamerscore system featuring tiered badges. These changes, available now for Xbox Insiders and soon for all, aim to reconnect with the brand's roots. The update also enhances library management with new filters.
Microsoft has restructured its Israeli office after an internal investigation into ethical violations, including the use of its cloud technology by the Israeli military. The move follows calls to boycott Xbox and other Microsoft subsidiaries. The company's Xbox brand is now under scrutiny as it prepares to relaunch under new leadership.
Microsoft Israel's general manager was removed amid an investigation into potential use of Azure technology to spy on Palestinians. The probe follows revelations that Microsoft's cloud services might have aided the Israel Defense Forces in targeting operations in Gaza. Xbox, in particular, faces an ongoing BDS boycott calling for divestment from Israel.
Forza Horizon 6, set to release on May 19, has suffered a significant leak, with players accessing the game early via unencrypted files on SteamDB. Developer Playground Games has vowed to take strict action, including franchise-wide and hardware bans, against those found playing the leaked build. The move has drawn a mixed response from the community, with some questioning the punishment given the leak's apparent origin from a review build mishap.
Discord's Nitro subscription now offers Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, featuring over 50 games, 10 hours of cloud gaming, and rewards. Subscribers also get discounts on Logitech and SteelSeries hardware. This move aims to make Nitro a must-have for gamers, with more perks promised for 2026.
Forza Horizon 6, set to launch on May 19, has suffered a significant leak due to unencrypted preload files on Steam, exposing 155 GB of content, including thousands of assets. This breach jeopardizes the launch of Xbox's upcoming racing game, despite promising new features like Horizon Rush and enhanced audio. The leak may impact the game's profitability, echoing the precedent set by the 007: First Light leak.
