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co-op gamesDEVELOPING

Dumb Ways to Build launches on Xbox Series X|S with cross-platform support

Xbox announced the launch of Dumb Ways to Build, a 1–4 player physics-based co-op construction game. The release is available on Xbox Series X|S and the official description states the title includes cross-platform support.

  • Dumb Ways to Build is available on Xbox Series X|S.
  • The title is a physics-based co-op game for 1–4 players focusing on dangerous construction jobs.
1 sources92% confidence
Xbox
ShootersDEVELOPING

Wardogs: Tactical three-team FPS announced for Xbox — coming 2028

Xbox announced WARDOGS, a tactical all-out warfare FPS for 100 players split across three teams fighting over a control zone on a destructible battlefield. The game is set in derelict industrial mountains of Eastern Europe and is slated to release in 2028 on Xbox.

  • Xbox announced WARDOGS — a tactical FPS for 100 players split across three teams fighting over a control zone.
  • Set in the derelict industrial mountains of Eastern Europe on a destructible battlefield.
1 sources92% confidence
Xbox
artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

Unionised Blizzard staff ratify contract requiring bargaining on generative AI and 14-month recall rights

Unionised Blizzard employees ratified a contract that requires the company to bargain over use of generative AI tools and grants laid-off workers a 14-month recall window. The agreement also includes wage increases, grievance procedures and a three-day in-office hybrid workweek.

  • Unionised Blizzard staff ratified a contract requiring bargaining over generative AI use.
  • The agreement covers about 1,900 employees across major Blizzard teams including WoW and Overwatch.
1 sources84% confidence
Rock Paper Shotgun
Announcements & ReleasesDEVELOPING

Xbox announces The Last Caretaker on Game Pass Day One in Spring 2027 — 1.0 also on PC

Xbox said The Last Caretaker will arrive on XBOX with Game Pass Day One in Spring 2027 (organizer timezone) and that version 1.0 will also launch on PC. Xbox reported more than 400,000 copies sold, an average playtime of 50 hours, seven updates shipped and Update 6.0 coming to PC in early October.

  • Xbox said The Last Caretaker will arrive on XBOX with Game Pass Day One in Spring 2027 (organizer timezone; UTC+0).
  • More than 400,000 copies sold and about 50 hours average playtime.
1 sources92% confidence
Xbox
GamingCORROBORATED

Square Enix Sets FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION Release Date: April 8, 2027

During PlayStation’s State of Play, Square Enix revealed a release date and new gameplay for FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, confirming launch on April 8, 2027. The title will release physically and digitally on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store), with Early Access noted.

  • Square Enix confirmed FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION will launch on April 8, 2027.
  • The title will release on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store/Xbox on PC).
4 sources92% confidence
Square Enix / FINAL FANTASY Portal (NA)
Cloud gamingDEVELOPING

Xbox caps cloud gaming for Game Pass: Ultimate subscribers limited to 15 hours monthly

Xbox said it will limit monthly cloud gaming time for Game Pass subscribers starting in November. Ultimate plan holders will have 15 hours per month; Premium 10 hours and Essential 5 hours, after which users must purchase extra cloud playtime.

  • Xbox will limit Game Pass cloud gaming time from November for subscribers.
  • Ultimate gets 15 hours/month; Premium 10 hours; Essential 5 hours.
1 sources93% confidence
BBC Technology