GameRant - Xbox Series X

Xbox Game Pass Adds Super Cozy Day-One Open-World Game with Co-Op

Dominik Bošnjak — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:17 GMT

Solarpunk is now available on Xbox Game Pass, having joined its library as a day-one title. Apart from the cozy survival game, the service also received two other titles in the 24-hour period ending June 8, one of which reached Xbox Game Pass completely out of the blue.

Tekken Franchise Loses Third Lead Developer In Less Than a Year

Adrian Morales — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:52:26 GMT

In a continuation of a rather turbulent year for Tekken 8, 20-year Bandai Namco veteran and director of the 3D fighter itself, Kouhei Ikeda, has announced his departure from the studio. Tekken 8continues to struggle against the current as multiple seasons of the game have missed the mark among fans, and Bandai Namco has, unfortunately, been turning over the franchise's key pillars of development.

Xbox Console Exclusivity Will Be Decided 'Case-By-Case'

James Ratcliff — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:42:11 GMT

Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty has stated that first-party releases from Microsoft will be console exclusives on an individual basis. Booty's statement came following confirmation that two major Xbox releases arriving later in 2026 and 2027 would not be ported to other consoles, such as the PS5.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Brings Back Queen's Blood with Some Key Changes

James Ratcliff — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:46:01 GMT

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is bringing back Queen's Blood, though game director Naoki Hamaguchi has revealed that players will notice a big change once they delve into the story of the popular mini-game. Since its introduction in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the return of Queen's Blood in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation was done with player feedback taken into consideration.

Gothic 1 Remake A New Fence for Fisk Guide — New Fence Location

William Parks — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:54:38 GMT

A New Fence for Fisk is a quest in Gothic 1 Remake that becomes available after dealing with Mordrag during Out of Sight. This quest centers around finding a replacement fence for Fisk, but where that replacement is located is not directly stated.

Gen Atlas Creator Comments on Frame Rate Concerns

Mohsen Baqery — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:09 GMT

After the latest gameplay trailer for the upcoming Gen Atlas sparked concerns about frame-rate issues, the game's director has reassured fans that the development team is working on optimization. Gen Atlas was considered by many people as one of the most intriguing reveals of Summer Game Fest 2026, and given that it comes from the acclaimed creator of games like ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, it indeed generated excitement among gamers around the world.

Xbox Just Pulled an Uno Reverse Card on PlayStation

Richard Warren — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:30:18 GMT

As usual, the 2026 Xbox Games Showcase was packed with interesting video games, Xbox Game Pass announcements, and a cool see-through Xbox console/controller that feels very early 2000s. Yet as fun as these reveals were, the biggest thing coming out of the event was confirmation that Xbox console exclusives were coming back. Corroborating a rumor from industry insider Jeff Grubb, and proving a recent Walmart listing to be outdated, this announcement directly addresses one of the Xbox community’s greatest desires. And one of the two confirmed console exclusives — Gears of War: E-day — is particularly interesting given a recent PlayStation release.

Gothic 1 Remake Walkthrough — Chapter and Quest List

William Parks — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:25:28 GMT

Gothic 1 Remake is divided into chapters, which feature main quests, faction admission quests, and side quests. This chapter and quest list is designed to help players track their progress, see when quests become available, and find walkthroughs that can help when they get stuck.

Popular Survival Game Officially Leaving Early Access After Over 5 Years

Daniel Morris — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:07:55 GMT

Iron Gate Studio has confirmed that its popular survival game Valheim is set to leave early access on September 9, 2026. The developer first released Valheimback in February 2021, so it will have been well over five years by the time the game exits its early access period later this year.

Sea of Thieves is Getting One of Its Biggest Updates in Years on June 18

Derek Nichols — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:23:42 GMT

Season 20 is shaping up to be a huge moment for Sea of Thieves as Rare is preparing to hand the keys of the game to players with the free Custom Seas update. Over the course of 8 years, Sea of Thieves has seen massive changes and evolutions, while also managing to keep the core gameplay loop of exploring the dangerous open seas as a pirate largely intact.