Control Resonant releases on Xbox with Series X running at 864p-1260p at 60/30FPS and Series S at 864p 30FPS, achieving visual parity with PlayStation 5 though the PS5 Pro remains the best console version. Digital Foundry notes visual issues like incoherent shadows and poor image clarity on non-Pro consoles, but praises the overall engaging presentation of Remedy's Northlight engine.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation will have approximately 200GB download size at launch in April 2027, making it one of the largest games in Xbox history. Director Naoki Hamaguchi explained the size is necessary to overcome hardware limitations, though the team plans to deliver some physical product despite the game not fitting on standard discs.
EA Sports FC 27 launches its Ultimate Edition today with a free 10-hour trial available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Several games are releasing on Xbox on September 18, with FC 27 being the main highlight of the day's releases.
Xbox announced two new games for Game Pass at Tokyo Game Show 2026: Shape of Dreams, an action roguelite co-op game that launched today on Xbox Series X and S, and Hope in the City, a narrative mystery game arriving November 10th. Several other Game Pass titles were also featured in the broadcast.
Xbox showcased multiple game reveals at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including action RPGs like Gachiakuta: Breakout and Wo Long 2, narrative-driven titles such as Hope in the City and Faraday Blues, and returning franchises including Crazy Taxi: World Tour and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with most releases scheduled for 2027.
Xbox will showcase its Tokyo Game Show 2026 event on September 17th at 3am PDT / 6am EDT / 11am BST, featuring an exciting lineup of games, TGS-exclusive content, and updates from partners and creative teams across Asia and worldwide. The showcase is expected to last around 50 minutes and may include third-party announcements and Game Pass reveals.
Xbox officially denied rumors that Game Pass could drop day-one releases in 2027, stating there are no finalized changes to day-one offerings on Game Pass Ultimate and that multiple day-one titles are already announced for 2027. The denial came after an unverified ResetEra post circulated pricing and service changes for various Game Pass tiers starting early 2027.
A ResetEra moderator claims Xbox Game Pass will undergo major changes in 2027, including removal of day-one games and cloud streaming, with new tiered pricing ranging from $5.99 to $19.99 monthly. The rumor lacks official confirmation and contains inconsistencies, though the source allegedly has a track record of accurate predictions.
Xbox boss Asha Sharma visited Kojima Productions to mark a new partnership, discussing the action-espionage game PHYSINT's switch from PlayStation to Xbox and the project OD. The visit signals a significant collaboration between the companies for future game development.