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Xbox Says Its September Reset Eliminates 268 Roles
Microsoft Gaming said on September 22, 2026, that it was eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other studios and central Xbox functions.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Plans Monthly Hours and Pay-As-You-Go Access
Microsoft said new Xbox cloud-play hour allowances would begin in November 2026, with separate monthly limits by Game Pass tier and paid extra hours.
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Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection Opens Preorders at $899.99
Microsoft announced the X25 anniversary collection preorder on August 26, 2026, with a November 13 release and a U.S. MSRP of $899.99.
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Xbox Brings Four Backward-Compatible Games to PC and Handhelds
Xbox announced four classic titles for PC on July 22, 2026, with digital ownership carrying across supported Xbox, PC, handheld and cloud access.
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Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Gears, Halo, Fable and Anniversary Hardware
Xbox’s June 7 showcase combined game reveals and dates with X25 anniversary hardware, including the Series X25 Limited Edition announcement.
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Xbox Reveals Translucent Green 25th Anniversary Series X
Microsoft introduced the Series X25 Limited Edition and matching translucent-green controller at its June 7, 2026 showcase.
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Forza Horizon 6 Launches in Japan With More Than 550 Cars
Playground Games released Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 19, 2026, with Game Pass access and a later PS5 version planned.
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Discord Nitro Adds a Starter Edition of Xbox Game Pass in Select Markets
Xbox and Discord announced a partnership update on May 11, 2026: eligible Nitro members receive a starter Game Pass edition where available.
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Xbox Mode Begins Rolling Out to Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft began a gradual Xbox Mode rollout to selected Windows 11 PCs on April 30, bringing a controller-focused library view to desktops and laptops.
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ROG Xbox Ally Update Improves Docked Play and Adds Auto SR Preview
Xbox announced April 30 updates for ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, including automatic TV output when docked, library changes and an Auto SR preview.
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Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 Showed 19 Third-Party Games
Xbox said its March 26 Partner Preview featured 19 partner games, including seven world premieres, with 14 planned for Game Pass on day one.
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Project Helix: Xbox Says Its Next Console Will Play Xbox and PC Games
At GDC on March 11, 2026, Microsoft described Project Helix as a next-generation Xbox built to play both Xbox console and PC games with a custom AMD SoC.
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Microsoft Names Asha Sharma CEO as Phil Spencer Retires
Microsoft’s announcement confirms the leadership transition and the later Xbox title update; it does not support the former draft’s characterization of Sharma as an AI executive taking over gaming.
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Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Forza Horizon 6, Fable and Kiln
Xbox’s January 22 Developer Direct focused on studio-led updates for Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Beast of Reincarnation and Double Fine’s Kiln.
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Xbox PC App Expands to Arm-Based Windows 11 PCs
Xbox said its PC app could download catalog games on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs from January 21, alongside a save-sync indicator for PC and handhelds.