Coming Soon to Game Pass: Cities: Skylines II, Dead Space, Jusant, Mineko’s Night Market, and More

If you’re looking to build a city, build a team, or build a to-play-next list of games, we have updates for you. Some games you’ll remember from seeing at gamescom or at our Xbox Games Showcase, and we have a few new announcements – excited to get to the game play!


Available Today


Like A Dragon: Ishin! (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Take up the sword as Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.


Coming Soon


F1 Manager 2023 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 19
Drive every decision in F1 Manager 2023. Manage every aspect of your chosen F1 team from your HQ to the garage and from the pitlane to the podium. Challenge for motorsport’s highest accolade, making the split-second decisions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Your legacy begins here.

Cities: Skylines II (PC) – October 24
Available on day one with PC Game Pass: Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis in the long-awaited sequel to the smash-hit city-building game. With deep simulation, a living economy, and more realistic features than ever before, Cities: Skylines II offers world-building without limits.

Cities: Skylines II

Dead Space (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – October 26
Just in time for Halloween: Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members can confront the nightmare onboard the USG Ishimura and unravel its dark secrets in the sci-fi survival horror classic Dead Space.

Dead Space

Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (Cloud and Console) – October 26
Available now on PC and coming to Game Pass on Xbox consoles! Play as The Detective in three silly mysteries! Finding clues and questioning suspects is just part of the job for such an experienced frog. Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is a collection of all three Frog Detective cases.

Mineko’s Night Market (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 26
Welcome to Mount Fugu, a cozy Japanese inspired village with a great mystery to unfold. Join Mineko in her new hometown, where she’ll make new friends, collect and craft whimsical items, revitalize the once thriving Night Market, and uncover the truth of the great sun cat, Nikko.

Mineko’s Night Market

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 31
Available on day one with Game Pass: Have you ever looked at a Pigeon and thought, “what is going on in your head?” Well, think no more! Headbangers puts you and 29 others into the eye of the Pigeon while you battle it out in rhythmic challenges to find out who is the ultimate Master Headbanger. Compete against each other in mind-bending musical minigames, screw over your competitors with powerups, and collect Crumbs to customize your very own Pigeon!

Jusant (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 31
Available on day one with Game Pass: Embark on a climbing adventure in Jusant! Master your climbing tools as you ascend a mysterious, ever-changing tower. Enjoy an atmospheric soundtrack and breathtaking biomes, accompanied by the enigmatic Ballast. Your watery companion will guide you while awakening nature along your path to reveal the tower’s mysteries and reach the top.

Jusant

DLC / Game Updates


EA Sports UFC 5: EA Play Early Access Trial – October 24
EA Sports UFC 5 is as real as it gets – and you can experience the next evolution of the fight game starting October 24 with the EA Play early access trial. With EA Play, you can save 10% on the full game with your member discount if you decide to buy.


Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks


75-days of Crunchyroll Mega Fan – Available until October 20
Grab 75-days free of Crunchyroll Mega Fan! Crunchyroll Mega Fan grants members access to stream the world’s largest anime library (with over 1,300 titles) ad-free, anywhere you want, with access to new episodes simulcast the same day following premiere in Japan.

Smite – Season of Celebration Pack – Available now
Jump in today to check out the New Map, Odyssey: Immortal Revelry, Tier 5 Medusa, Celestial Syndicate Battle Pass, and more.


Leaving October 31


The following games are leaving soon, but there’s still time for a proper farewell. Remember to use your membership discount to save 20% off your purchase before they go to keep them in your library!

  • Gunfire Reborn (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Kill It With Fire (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Persona 5 Royal (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Signalis (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Solasta Crown of the Magister (Cloud, Console, and PC)

I guess all that’s left now is to go play some games while we wait for these games. We’ll be back with more updates but be sure to follow us on social at Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in the meantime!

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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta (2310.231012-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview coming to the Beta ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles.

We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below!

Xbox Insider Release Notes

System Update Details:

  • OS version released: XB_FLT_2310ZN25398.2516.231012-2200
  • Available: 2 p.m. PT – October 16, 2023
  • Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – October 17, 2023

Fixes Implemented

Thanks to the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build:

System

  • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.
    • Note: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.

Known Issues

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These items aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution.

Audio

  • We have received reports of users experiencing intermittent issues with audio across the dashboard, games, and apps. If you have experienced issues, be sure you have the latest firmware updates for your TV and other equipment. If you’re unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance.
    • Note: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware updates, please submit feedback via Report a Problem immediately with the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”. Be sure to include as much information as possible:
      • When did the issue start?
      • Did you lose audio just in the game/app or system audio as well?
      • Does changing the audio format resolve the issue? If yes, what was the format before and after?
      • Does rebooting resolve the issue?
      • What does your setup include? Equipment, layout, etc.
      • And any additional information you can provide to reproduce the problem.

Keyboard Button Mapping for Xbox Controllers

  • If you change your keyboard language settings while the Xbox Accessories app is open, the change will be reflected after quitting the app or rebooting your console.

Networking

  • We are investigating reports of an issue where the console may not connect to their network as expected on boot. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.

Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

What Happens to Your Feedback

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please reach out to the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.

When posting to the subreddit, please look through most recent posts to see if your issue has already been posted or addressed. We always recommend adding to threads with the same issue before posting a brand new one. This helps us support you the best we can! Don’t forget to use “Report a problem” before posting—the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.

Thank you to every Xbox Insider in the subreddit today. We love that it has become such a friendly and community-driven hub of conversation and support.

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox Update Preview ring!

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Enter the Gates of Hell in Style With This Sinfully Cool Diablo IV Xbox Series X

Xbox has teamed up with Diablo IV to create a custom, exclusive Xbox Series X console inspired by the forces of evil that threaten the world of Sanctuary.

Diablo IV developers and partners at Takeoff Studios collaborated on a concept for this custom console, which blends Diablo lore with classic art to create something as beautifully dark as the world of Diablo. Inspired by the Gates of Hell bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, the custom Series X brings to life the Gates of Hell that players may encounter in Diablo IV and other installments in the Diablo franchise.

Diablo IV fans in Xbox-supported regions can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win this one-of-a-kind work of art, complete with a custom stand to display their hellish reward. The winner will also receive a fully functional Xbox Series X console to level up their demon-slaying adventure.

Learn more about the sweepstakes and how you can enter to take home this sinfully stylish Grand Prize.

Enter just before the stroke of midnight (October 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT) for your chance to be one of two lucky players that takes home one Hell of a Grand Prize.

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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta (2310.231011-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview coming to the Beta ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles.

We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below!

Xbox Insider Release Notes

System Update Details:

  • OS version released: XB_FLT_2310ZN25398.2512.231011-2200
  • Available: 2 p.m. PT – October 13, 2023
  • Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – October 14, 2023

Fixes Implemented

Thanks to the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build:

Games

  • Fixed an issue where some steering wheels could experience unexpected vibration when playing some titles.

Network Transfer

  • Fixes to address an issue where some users were unable to start a network transfer as expected.

System

  • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.
    • Note: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.

Known Issues

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These items aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution.

Audio

  • We have received reports of users experiencing intermittent issues with audio across the dashboard, games, and apps. If you have experienced issues, be sure you have the latest firmware updates for your TV and other equipment. If you’re unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance.
    • Note: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware updates, please submit feedback via Report a Problem immediately with the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”. Be sure to include as much information as possible:
      • When did the issue start?
      • Did you lose audio just in the game/app or system audio as well?
      • Does changing the audio format resolve the issue? If yes, what was the format before and after?
      • Does rebooting resolve the issue?
      • What does your setup include? Equipment, layout, etc.
      • And any additional information you can provide to reproduce the problem.

Keyboard Button Mapping for Xbox Controllers

  • If you change your keyboard language settings while the Xbox Accessories app is open, the change will be reflected after quitting the app or rebooting your console.

Networking

  • We are investigating reports of an issue where the console may not connect to their network as expected on boot. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.

Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

What Happens to Your Feedback

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please reach out to the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.

When posting to the subreddit, please look through most recent posts to see if your issue has already been posted or addressed. We always recommend adding to threads with the same issue before posting a brand new one. This helps us support you the best we can! Don’t forget to use “Report a problem” before posting—the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.

Thank you to every Xbox Insider in the subreddit today. We love that it has become such a friendly and community-driven hub of conversation and support.

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox Update Preview ring!

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 16 to 20

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!

Xbox Live

Kingdom Eighties

Raw Fury

Kingdom Eighties – October 16

Kingdom Eighties is a new and standalone title in the award-winning micro-strategy series, Kingdom. A love letter to the nostalgic days of bike riding, summer camps, and sitting around in your pajamas on a Saturday morning in front of the TV. You play as The Leader, a young camp counselor who’ll have to protect their family and the entire town from the relentless attack of the mysterious Greed.


Xbox Live

Skull Island: Rise of Kong

GameMill Entertainment


$39.99

$31.99

Skull Island: Rise of Kong – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Embark on a 3rd person action-adventure quest to avenge the death of your parents at the hands of the ultimate alpha predator: Gaw. Conquer waves of primal beasts and defeat the minions of your arch-nemesis on your way to becoming the rightful King of Skull Island.


Xbox Live

SONIC SUPERSTARS

SEGA

$59.99

Sonic Superstars – October 17

Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways. Navigate gorgeous, never-before-seen environments solo or with up to three other players and stop Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a mysterious new adversary!


Xbox Live

Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness

Blowfish Studios

Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness – October 17

In Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness, discover a story full of mystery and pain where every shadow hides a twisted secret or vicious threat, and no one is safe from tragedy. Experience the chilling story of a 1920s freak circus that burned to the ground, and the grotesque quest to found the circus anew.


Xbox Live

Wizard with a Gun

Devolver Digital

$24.99

Wizard with a Gun – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

An online cooperative sandbox survival game set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown. Carefully design weapons, bullets, and furnishings for your tower home but try not to burn it all down as the magic you wield escalates beyond your control…


Xbox Live

Ball laB II

Eastasiasoft Limited

Ball IaB II – October 18

Roll, bounce, and double-jump through tough-but-fair platforming stages in minimalistic retro style! Stripping away modern complexities to return to a simpler, more challenging style of gaming, Ball laB II is a straightforward precision platformer presented in minimalistic pixel art graphics with a soothing color palette. Each puzzling stage fills a single screen, with the objective being to get from one end of the level to another without falling victim to spikes, pitfalls, or other hazards.


Xbox Live

Cafe Owner Simulator

RockGame S.A.

Café Owner Simulator – October 18

Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time, and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business.


Xbox Live

Hellboy Web of Wyrd

Good Shepherd Entertainment

Hellboy: Web of Wyrd – October 18

When an agent of the B.P.R.D. goes missing, Hellboy is sent to investigate; pulling him into the depths of the Wyrd. Developed by Upstream Arcade, Hellboy Web of Wyrd utilizes an art style faithful to Mike Mignola’s original masterpieces. Like in the comics, the game sends Hellboy on a series of vastly different and wholly-unique adventures; and while each story stands on its own, they are all tied to the mysterious legacy of The Butterfly House.


Xbox Live

Hidden Cats in London

Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.

Hidden Cats in London – October 18

A short and pleasant experience in the form of a hidden object game – fill the city of London with color as you spot all the stray cats that wander around! Try the different game modes, find special cats, and unlock bonus levels!


Xbox Live

Kona II: Brume

Ravenscourt Games

Kona II: Brume – October 18

Kona II: Brume continues the story of the interactive tale Kona and offers players an immersive first-person narrative experience with a unique storytelling mechanic. Explore the rustic setting of a rural mining village of Northern Canada in 1970 and uncover the mystery of the bizarre mist – the brume – that has engulfed the region.


Xbox Live

Overpass 2 – Standard Edition (Pre-order)

Nacon

$49.99

Overpass 2 – October 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Put your skills to the test in five game modes where you must come to grips with demanding challenges: off-road sprint, off-road circuit, hill climb, obstacle course, and closed circuit. Your results will depend on how well you can analyze the course and pick the best routes. Take the controls of powerful buggies and quads from major manufacturers such as Yamaha, Arctic Cat and Suzuki as you travel across 30 routes in five regions inspired by the Baja Desert, East Central US, Johnson Valley, Utah Desert, and Western Europe.


Xbox Live

Royal Roads 3

8floor ltd

Royal Roads 3 – October 18

Harvest crops, mine stone, process wood and allocate resources intelligently in real time to complete level objectives in the allotted time. As you progress through the game, you can improve the available resources using the rewards you earn.


Xbox Live

Life of Delta

Daedalic Entertainment

Life of Delta – October 18

A point-and-click adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. The only survivors are decaying service robots and humanoid lizards that were born from a long nuclear fallout. The story follows Delta, who is a small service robot and like any other robot, he is just trying to survive in this harsh environment.


Xbox Live

Skeljump

Weakfish Studio Publishing

Skeljump – October 18 

Solve puzzles that get more complex as you progress by managing time well, using your reflexes and memory to overcome the challenges. Featuring simple but unique graphics and gameplay and test yourself in many ways.


Xbox Live

Slender: The Arrival

Blue Isle Studios Inc.

$19.99

Slender: The Arrival – October 18

Slender: The Arrival is the official re-imagining and expansion of the original game, featuring a brand-new storyline, new characters, improved visuals, great replay value, and most importantly, survival horror at its best.


Xbox Live

Tricky Tanks

benjisoft

$4.99

Tiny Tanks – October 18

Tricky tanks is a local couch multiplayer game. Imagine a realtime Worms meets Towerfall meet Bomberman. Playable from 2 ro 4 players, with a variety of absurd weapons ( Cheese Bombs, Elephants, Bowling Balls, etc…) and 4 different environments


Xbox Live
Xbox Play Anywhere

Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express

Microids

$39.99

Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express – October 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Discover a modernized and revisited version of Agatha Christie’s classic. Set in 2023, Murder on the Orient Express brings the classic tale to life in a way that will surprise even the most dedicated fans. With brand-new elements added to the original story, experience the mystery and suspense like never before and rediscover one of the most famous cases of Hercule Poirot.


Xbox Live

Bish Bash Bots

Firestoke

Bish Bash Bots – October 19

A unique mix of casual tower defense strategy and all-out brawling action. Team up in couch co-op/online play or go it alone to save the world. In a cartoony take on the distant future, robots have become an integral part of everyday life. But everything changes when the bots, seemingly for no reason, malfunction and start stealing all the world’s technology.


Xbox Live

ENDLESS™ Dungeon

SEGA Europe Ltd

$29.99

Endless Dungeon – October 19

A unique blend of roguelite, tactical action, and tower defense set in the award-winning Endless Universe. Plunge into an abandoned space station alone or with friends in co-op, recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes, and protect your crystal against never-ending waves of monsters… or die trying, get reloaded, and try again.


Xbox Live

The Gap

Crunching Koalas

$19.99

The Gap – October 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

The Gap tells the difficult story of one man’s struggle to find a cure for his family’s sickness by diving ever deeper into his own psyche and through the exploration of the memories dear to his heart. While exploring the raw, minimalist spaces, he comes across items that act as gateways to his past.


Xbox Live

Gargoyles Remastered

Disney

$14.99

Gargoyles Remastered – October 19

Gargoyles Remastered is an artfully crafted revival of the ‘90s classic 16-bit side-scrolling platform adventure. Relive the epic journey of Goliath and the Gargoyles featuring enhanced visuals, animations, and SFX, all inspired by the acclaimed animated series.


Xbox Live

Harmony’s Odyssey

We Dig Games

$14.99

Harmony’s Odyssey – October 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart  Dlievery

A 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures, and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.


Xbox Live

HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 – Turbocharged

Milestone S.r.l.

$49.99

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged – October 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

If you thought the first chapter was awesome, well, buckle up because we are going to blow you away with incredible new features! Make room on your virtual shelf because you can access more than 130 vehicles, and even more varieties! Yes, not only Hot Wheels Originals, but also Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and vehicles from the entertainment world. Now you can also ride motorbikes and ATVs, each with their own unique racing style to take on every track in the most strategic way!


Xbox Live

Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue

Aksys Games

$49.99

Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue – October 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

You’ve been kidnapped and forced to participate in a twisted reality TV show with 10 strangers. At the end of your stay, you’ll receive $500,000. There’s just one catch: there are no rules. Inescapable’s story explores human nature and how far people will go for social clout, wealth, and their own desires.


Xbox Live

Jujubos

Dininho Games

Jujubos – October 19

A puzzle game where you must use different tools to build a path and rescue all the Jujubos. Help these sweet creatures to escape from different biomes and climates and return home. But be careful — the resources are limited, so be smart and plan the perfect escape for each situation.


Xbox Live

Spirit Of The Island

PID Games

Spirit Of The Island – October 19

What was once a prosperous tourist destination is now a shade of its former glory: and it’s your job to bring it back to life! Explore the Archipelago, meet the locals, and lend them a hand to restore the tourist paradise… while you try to uncover the mysteries of your past!


Xbox Live

Witchy Life Story

Sundew Studios

Witchy Life Story – October 19

Don’t get kicked out of training in this witchy tale of chaos, friendship, and romance! Play as the youngest member of the illustrious, magical von Teasel family, but you’re not exactly their pride and joy. In fact, your grandmother has given you one last chance to prove yourself — or no more witch training for you!


Xbox Live
Xbox Play Anywhere

Mummy Pinball

Super PowerUP Games


$2.99

$2.54

Mummy Pinball – October 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Overcome all the challenges and break the curse of the Egyptian gods in this exciting Pinball machine. Discover all the secrets inside the pyramid, and find the tomb of the pharaoh, complete all the missions, and become number 1 in the world or the best among your friends, posting your high score on the online leaderboards.


Xbox Live

The Jackbox Party Pack 10

Jackbox Games, Inc

The Jackbox Party Pack 10 – October 19

Ready to be a party legend? The celebrated franchise returns with epic drawing battles in Tee K.O. 2, chaotic type-offs in FixyText, time-travel trivia in Timejinx, hidden identity intrigue in Hypnotorious, and group music-making in Dodo Re Mi.


Xbox Live

NeonPowerUp!

Ratalaika Games S.L.

NeonPowerUps – October 20

Featuring a beautiful, pixelated world full of obstacles and challenges set in a deadly future where artificial intelligence has gone mad — your task is to restore all the batteries in the world.


Xbox Live

Cyber Tank

Xitilon

Cyber Tank – October 20

A challenging puzzle game which adds various mechanics on top of the Sokoban genre with shot reflections, destroyable ice, crumbling floors, teleports, and more.


Xbox Live

Burger Chef Tycoon

Baltoro Games

Burger Chef Tycoon – October 20

Manage the preparation of burgers, fries, crispy chicken, and a multitude of other treats! Try to deliver the orders on time but be careful not to mix them up!


Xbox Live

Loco Parentis

Omni Games

Loco Parentis – October 20

Meet terrifying tenants of your house… Are they friends or foes? Are you brave enough to find out the little girl’s story and find her mother? Hardcore gameplay, ominous atmosphere, and constant sense of foreboding are waiting for you.


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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Omega (2310.231009-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview coming to the Omega ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles.

We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below!

Xbox Insider Release Notes

System Update Details:

  • OS version released: XB_FLT_2310ZN25398.2504.231009-2200
  • Available: 4 p.m. PT – October 12, 2023
  • Mandatory: 4 p.m. PT – October 13, 2023

Note: This update may not occur automatically before it has already become mandatory. You can always find the most current update as soon as it is available by opening the Guide > Profile & system > Settings > System > Updates.

Remember: Newly enrolled users in this ring are not guaranteed to receive all early updates, but they’ll receive the update prior to the GA release. Additionally, a small subset of users may remain on their current GA build once they enroll until the next system update becomes mandatory for the public. Visit the Xbox Insider Program FAQ to learn more.

Fixes Implemented

Thanks to the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build:

Games

  • Fixes to address an unexpected cursor which could remain visible during gameplay in some titles.

System

  • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.
    • Note: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.

Known Issues

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These items aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution.

Audio

  • We have received reports of users experiencing intermittent issues with audio across the dashboard, games, and apps. If you have experienced issues, be sure you have the latest firmware updates for your TV and other equipment. If you’re unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance.
    • Note: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware updates, please submit feedback via Report a Problem immediately with the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”. Be sure to include as much information as possible:
      • When did the issue start?
      • Did you lose audio just in the game/app or system audio as well?
      • Does changing the audio format resolve the issue? If yes, what was the format before and after?
      • Does rebooting resolve the issue?
      • What does your setup include? Equipment, layout, etc.
      • And any additional information you can provide to reproduce the problem.

Games

  • We are aware of an issue causing unexpected steering wheel vibration in some titles, and a fix is coming in a subsequent update.

Keyboard Button Mapping for Xbox Controllers

  • If you change your keyboard language settings while the Xbox Accessories app is open, the change will be reflected after quitting the app or rebooting your console.

Networking

  • We are investigating reports of an issue where the console may not connect to their network as expected on boot. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.
    • Workaround: Wait a minute for the connection to establish. If your console still hasn’t connected, restart your Xbox from the Power Center by holding the Xbox button > Restart console > Restart.

Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

What Happens to Your Feedback

How to Get Xbox Insider Support

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please reach out to the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.

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From Space: Battling an Extraterrestrial Menace With Xbox Game Pass

Recruits, brace yourselves for an exhilarating new challenge as we proudly present From Space – an action-packed co-op game that will take you and your squad on entirely new adventures where you’ll be defending the globe against an alien invasion.

Embark on daring missions across a variety of unique locations, each presenting challenging objectives paired with increasingly fierce waves of pink adversaries. Your skills will be put to the test as you fight to survive and exfil from the intense battles that await your team! Alternatively, you and some friends can kick back in Story mode and help defend the citizens of Earth through a number of daring missions. We need you!

In this post, we sit down for an exclusive developer interview with Remco de Rooji, Studio and Game Director at Triangle Studios to find out more about the game.

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How did the development of From Space start? What were your motivations for creating the game?

We started development of From Space with the creation of its prototype the tail end of 2019. It was a very important moment for the studio as it was always our ambition to work on our own ideas for games, and it was like taking a big leap of faith. It took almost a year before we were able to start working on the project full-time. From that moment, it still took about two years until we first launched on Steam in November 2022.

From Space was a way for the studio to reinvent itself. We have really come into our own, and we plan to continue building From Space as well as new co-operative multiplayer games for years to come.

What was the biggest hurdle for the team when creating From Space? How did you overcome it?

Online multiplayer was definitely a big challenge. Up to this point, we had only done couch co-op games, and we really wanted players to have an online experience with From Space. How we overcame this problem? Basically, by spending a lot of time on it!

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From Space is visually stunning! What were your inspirations behind the art style of the game?

I’ve personally always loved games that take a stylized approach, but to be honest one of the main reasons for the game’s visual appearance is that we have a relatively small team.  This means that if we are to build an entire game world, we need to carefully decide on how and where to spend our time to get the most out of it.

We are very happy with our incredibly talented artists who have carefully crafted the game’s visuals to where they are today. Even after all this time, I’m still impressed by it!

What made you and your team choose space? What came first – the gameplay or the setting?

Let me return the question: Where else would pink aliens come from? Hah! Actually, old sci-fi movies were an inspiration for From Space, but come to think of it, there is very little actual space in From Space

Who came up with the design for the aliens? They’re cute and scary in equal measure – how did you find such a great balance between fun and terror?

The original design was done by our previous concept artist Pascal Brander (who still makes fantastic artworks by the way). The alien designs were even more basic at first, but we’ve evolved their appearance and given them different physical abilities so the player can more easily distinguish them when they attack in massive hordes (and believe me, they do attack in hordes).

From Space Screenshot

The game has seen success on Steam already. What differences will be available on launch for the console edition?

We’ve added a brand-new Horde Mode to the game that we call From Space: Resistance. In this mode, you can team up with friends or strangers and fight ever more difficult waves of aliens on different arenas. Each round earns you tokens and energy that you can spend unlocking and upgrading weapons, items and perks. Oh, and there are medals to earn and challenges to complete. You could say that From Space is now two-games-in-one!

On top of that there are many dozens (maybe hundreds) of small improvements that we’ve added. You can definitely say that Xbox players get to experience the best possible version of From Space on day one!

Could you take us through some of the aliens we’ll be fighting? What are some insider tactics to ensure we survive the apocalypse?

Well, first you have your Crawlers. Easy to dispatch but they can overwhelm you when they are in large groups. We have Hoppers, who jump at your face, Slackers who are slow but have a longer reach with their stretchy arms, we have Brawlers who deflect your attacks with their shields and Boomers who will simply run at you and explode in your face. There’s more than that, and they even come in several Possessed Variants, which means that some of your weapons are less or more effective, so you’ll need to think about your loadout before you go into battle.

From Space Screenshot

What are your top tips for Horde Mode?

Learn how to play as a team. You could go running straight into the fight like Leroy Jenkins, but you’re probably not going to last very long. If you’re playing with friends, try to find ways for your weapons, items and perks to complement each other… Or everyone equips a bunch of grenades and see how far you can make it!

What is your favourite loadout to use in Horde Mode?

I’m a simple guy, my approach is to blow things up as quickly as possible. I usually equip a grenade launcher or a rocket launcher to do that job for me. As a side-arm, the new plasma pistol is very effective. I love bringing a turret as one of my items because they harvest a lot of kills, and to top it off I’ll equip a couple of perks that allow me to be a good team player, such as the Quick Revive perk or the Med Kit Crafter perk.

Download From Space on the Xbox store – and it’s also available with Xbox Game Pass.

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That’s no bubblegum army, that’s an endless horde of menacingly pink aliens taking over our planet! Enough sweet talk, grab your gear, we need you and your squad to defeat the pink pests!

YOUR MISSION: Liberate Earth from the Alien horde!

HORDE MODE
We have an emergency on our hands! Resistance is a high-energy “Horde Mode” where you and your (extremely qualified) team will be deployed into unique locations, completing objectives, while surviving waves of pink life forms that increase in difficulty. It’s down to you to save the world.

Collect Tokens to unlock weapons, items, and perks to boost your stats and build the ultimate loadout based on your playstyle. Complete formidable missions and extract with your squad to gain well-earned experience to level up your character. Additionally, for those that love to flaunt, you can show off your skill to other players in the session with 26 different ranks to work towards! Get out there and make us proud, recruit!

STORY MODE
It’s time to save the world! Embark on a journey to meet fellow earthlings that require your assistance, you virtuoso. You’ll be completing a wide range of exciting missions, usually, through chaotic combat, and yes, you have full permission to destroy everything in your path.

MISSION TIP #1: Squad Up!
While you can play From Space solo (if you’re brave enough) you’d be wise to invite some friends to help you out. With online play you can create a four-person squad. Look, there’s a lot of those pink pests out there so the more people, the better. Oh, and with a squad, you’ll have some witnessess to tell everyone how awesome you are. It’s basically a win-win scenario.

MISSION TIP #2: Shoot, Explode & Stab
With a variety of weapons (Rocket Launchers, Miniguns, Flamethrowers and more!) there’s no excuse not to annihilate those aliens! Build your ideal spec and use tactical items such as grenades and mines, or slow down the hordes with barbed wire and machinegun turrets. Remember to scavenge the world for loot, you’ll need it!

MISSION TIP #3: You’re special, so pick your specialist skill!
No matter what type of player you are, there’s a wide range of characters in From Space’s roster, each with their own unique ability and weapons. Find the perfect balance with your friends as you build the ultimate super squad.

MISSION TIP #4: Don’t just stand there, Level-up!
As you level-up, you’ll be able to attach special perks to your character, helping you to master the art of destroying aliens. You’ll need to find ways to combat increasingly more powerful aliens, and perks will help you accomplish all of your pink alien squashing dreams. Need to rethink your strategy? No problem! We like innovators! Perks can be swapped around, even between your squad!

MISSION TIP 5#: The apocalypse has never been so much fun… so have fun!
We’re going to level with you… an alien threat is terrifying, terrifyingly fun! Look, the world is already pretty beat up as it is. Who’s going to notice if you cause a little bit more destruction while saving the day? People have insurance it’s fine…

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