NEWS: Stream Your Own Game with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)

Today, millions of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are enjoying Xbox Cloud Gaming to play top titles from the Xbox Game Pass catalog on various devices. We’ve also heard your excitement about having more flexibility to stream games you own beyond the Game Pass catalog.  Starting today, I’m excited to announce that we’re allowing Game Pass Ultimate members to stream select games they own through TVs and browser on supported devices like smartphones, PCs, and tablets, in all 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is available. This is just the beginning. Next year, we’re excited to bring this feature to Xbox consoles and the Xbox app on Windows. 

50 Great Games Available Today, With More to Come  

We are happy to announce that over 50 great games are now available for streaming. Our library of cloud-playable titles will continue to grow, as we work with our partners around the world to bring you a diverse and expansive selection of great games across devices. You can stream any version of these games below that you own, for example Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition. 

Ready to Get Started? Here’s How:

Game Pass Ultimate members can stream select cloud-playable games you own, even if they’re not included with Game Pass Ultimate, directly on various devices. This includes Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, Meta Quest headsets as well as other browser supported devices like PCs, smart phones, and tablets. For more details, see below or check out our support page. 

On your PC, phone, tablet, handheld, and most devices with access to a web browser: 

• Use a supported browser like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Apple Safari. 
• Navigate to https://xbox.com/play. 
• Sign into your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.  
• Look for “Stream your own game” to discover games you can play right now, and others you can stream after purchasing them. 
• Connect a supported controller. Controllers like the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, PlayStation DualSense, or DualShock 4 controller are all compatible. On PC, some games will also support mouse and keyboard input. 
• Start playing! 

On supported TVs and VR headsets: 

• Download and launch the Xbox app (on supported Samsung TV, Amazon Fire device) or the Xbox Cloud Gaming app (on Meta Quest 2, 3 or Pro).. 
• Sign into your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.  
• Look for “Stream your own game” to discover games you can play right now, and others you can stream after purchasing them. 
• Connect a compatible Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller. Controllers like the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, PlayStation DualSense, or DualShock 4 controller are all compatible. 
• Start playing! 

If you’re not an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member yet, you can join here to start playing hundreds of great games across console, PC, and cloud. Games you digitally purchase for streaming can also be downloaded and played on an Xbox console.  

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NEW RELEASES: Xbox One New Releases for Thursday August 20th 2020

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OPEN BETA: Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

In The Division 2, the fate of the free world is on the line.
During the Beta, you will be able to get a first glimpse of what awaits you with The Division 2.

• EXPLORE A TRANSFORMED WASHINGTON D.C.
Discover the eastern part of the open world, complete 2 Main Missions, venture into one of the Dark Zones and help civilians rebuild settlements to preserve hope for a new tomorrow.

• GET A GLIMPSE OF THE DIVISION 2 ENDGAME
Test your skills by completing 1 Invaded Mission once it becomes available in the Beta and try out the new Agent Specializations: Survivalist, Sharpshooter & Demolitionist.

• UPGRADE YOUR AGENT TO GET NEW SKILLS & ABILITIES
Rise up to level 8 and loot new gear and weapons to take on tougher challenges. Improve your Base of Operations and unlock new skills & abilities.

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Go to thedivisiongame.com/beta for more details.

This Beta does not represent the final quality of the game.



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NEWS: Xbox Battlefront II Open Beta and Free Play Weekend

The Star Wars Battlefront II open beta also runs for free from Friday, October 6 at 1:00 a.m. PDT to Monday, October 9 at 11.59 p.m. PDT.

Honestly you should play the Star Wars Battlefront II even if you’re not actively looking for something new — it’s going to be spectacular and one of the largest ever distributed by EA. So, be sure to get started with your download as soon as possible. During the multiplayer beta, you’ll have the chance to try Arcade Challenges against AI foes, try your hand in the multi-stage Galactic Assault mode, and team up with your squadron of friends in Starfighter Assault.

Plus, everyone who plays the beta will receive a specially curated Founder’s Crate filled with goodies as a thank you from the developers, including credits, an exclusive emote for Darth Maul, and a rare trooper Star Card to give them a head start in battle.

If that’s not enough, tune into the Xbox Channel on Mixer or use the Mixer App on your Xbox One during the whole weekend to watch some of our top streamers livestream the Star Wars Battlefront II open beta. There will be lots of sci-fi movies as giveaways to viewers, so come hang out. It’ll be a great time!

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As a reminder, these offers are only available from October 6 – 9, so log on your Xbox One or Xbox 360 now to get in on the action. For more details on Free Play Days For All, visit Xbox.com.
Star Wars: Battlefront II arrives on Xbox One on November 17, but don’t forget with EA Access you can jump in early beginning November 9 in the EA Access Play First Trial and save 10% if you decide to buy the whole game only on Xbox One.

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Starting Friday, October 6 at 1:00 a.m. PDT to Monday, October 9 at 11:59 p.m. PDT, you can play online in any game you own with your friends for free during our Free Play Days For All weekend on Xbox One and Xbox 360 — Xbox Live Gold membership not required.

NEWS: Halo Wars 2 Blitz Multiplayer Beta Available 20 January

Blitz is a new twist on RTS gameplay that combines the deck building and split-second decision making of card-based strategy play with explosive tactical combat in the Halo universe. Your card deck, along with your faction leader, are your greatest resources as you assemble a collection of air, ground and infantry units and seek to out-think and out-maneuver your opponents on the battlefield. We’re really excited about this new mode and look forward to unleashing Blitz upon the community to play and run through its paces prior to launch. The Halo Wars 2 Blitz Beta will officially begin on Friday, Jan. 20 and is slated to run through Jan. 30, 2017.

NEWS: Upcoming Xbox Open Beta Release Schedule (updated 4/28/2016)

Beta tests can be an important step in the video game development process since it provides developers with bug detection as well as feedback on design and operational readiness in a real world environment. It also provides gamers an opportunity to test and experience these titles firsthand before their official release date.

Due to the number of released and upcoming open betas that have been announced, I wanted to share a consolidated list of titles with links where you can download/pre-download the beta or visit the official website for more information.

Title	Platform	Start Date	Stop Date	Notes
Gears of War 4 MP Beta*	Xbox One	4/25/2016	5/01/16	Details
Overwatch: Origins Edition Beta (Early Access)*	Xbox One	5/03/2016	5/04/16	Details
Overwatch: Origins Edition Beta*	Xbox One	5/05/2016	5/09/16	Details
Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Open Beta* (NEW)	Windows 10	5/05/2016	TBD	Details

*Download / Pre-Download not currently available in the Xbox store.

NEWS: Gears Of War 4 Multiplayer Beta Kicks Off On April 18

Gears fans, the wait is almost over. We know you’ve been eager to see what’s in store for the future of Gears multiplayer, and next month, we’re excited to give you the first taste and an opportunity to help shape the multiplayer experience in Gears of War 4 with the launch of our global Versus multiplayer beta, exclusively on Xbox One.

Beginning on April 18, fans who’ve played Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 will begin to receive tokens in waves for early access to the beta. Following the conclusion of early access on April 24, all qualifying Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One will be invited to join the beta until it ends on May 1.

In addition, we’re extending the timeframe for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition players to qualify for early access to the Gears of War 4 beta from March 1 to April 11. To qualify, just log on to Xbox Live and play Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 by 11 p.m. PDT, April 11.

Season 2 Finals and Fan Activities at PAX East
We are also excited to announce that we will be joining you at PAX East in Boston and will be hosting a variety of fan activities, including:

*The Gears eSports ESL Pro League Season 2 finals will be LIVE from Boston at PAX East on Saturday, April 23. Fans can tune into the Gears of War Twitch channel to watch the best Gears of War ESL Pro teams square off for the championship title. We are also excited to announce we will be increasing the prize pool for Season 2 to $60,000 thanks to fan support of our Season 2 bundles! During the stream, we will also debut the worldwide exclusive reveal of a new competitive game mode for Gears of War 4. Those watching from home can tune into the stream for instructions on how to get the special Season 2 Finals weapon skin and a chance to win a limited edition custom Gears of War 4 console.

*The Out of the Shadows: Inside Gears of War Multiplayer with The Coalition panel on Sunday, Apr. 24 at 10:30am in the Albatross Theater featuring a deeper dive in Gears of War 4 multiplayer and some special surprises. We’ll also be offering up some great prizes to any of our fans who turn up in Gears of War Cosplay! Gears fans who can’t make the show can take part in the fun from home LIVE on the Gears of War Twitch channel!

*Lastly, fans at PAX East will be treated to Gears of War 4 Versus multiplayer located in the Xbox Booth.

Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you online when the beta kicks off next month!

NEWS: Tom Clancy’s The Division Open Beta Is Now Available For Download On Xbox One

Tom Clancy’s The Division Beta is your chance to test and experience a pre-release version of the game. Plus, it serves as an important opportunity for us to make sure the game is balanced and the servers are tested to pave the way for a smooth launch. The beta will not be a full version of the game, does not represent the final quality of the game and will only function during specific time frames.

New-York City, today. An unprecedented pandemic has struck the city during the fever of Black Friday. One by one, basic services fail. In only days, without food or water, society collapses into chaos. You’re part of the Division, an autonomous unit of tactical agents trained to operate independently. Your mission: protect what remains and restore hope.

Tom Clancy’s The Division Beta Start Date: Thursday, Feb 18 10am CET | 4am EST | 1am PST
Tom Clancy’s The Division Beta End Date: Monday, Feb 22 1pm CET | 7am EST | 4am PST

For more information about the beta, check out the official website here.

BETA: Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 Open Multiplayer Beta

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 launches its open multiplayer beta beginning today and running until 18 January. The beta is open to all Xbox One players (requires Xbox Live Gold to go online and play multiplayer). Check out the beta trailer and summary of what the beta offers.

-Enjoy the Backyard Battleground and play Flag of Power, Garden Warfare 2’s King of the Hill-inspired mode, where you can jump into the action right away and experience an immersive and escalating battle (don’t worry – EA and PopCap are saving tons of great content and plenty of surprises for launch).

-You’ll also get to try out six new PvZ character classes, as well as a returning roster of your favorite characters from the original Garden Warfare.
-Jump into the 24 person multiplayer modes – the new Herbal Assault and Gardens & Graveyards.
-You’ll be able to play across four distinct maps – Moon Base Z, Frosty Creek, Z-Tech Factory, and Seeds of Time.

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 will be available 23 February, but with EA Access, you can play it early starting on 18 February. Pre-order now and receive bonus in-game content. For more information on Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2, visit the official website.

BETA: Star Wars Battlefront Beta Xbox One

This is the beta you’ve been looking for. The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is here and ready to download on Xbox One.

The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is a technical test and will give Rebels and Imperials alike just a small taste of the Star Wars battle fantasies you can expect to live out when the game launches on November 17. There is no need to register. The Star Wars Battlefront Beta is an open beta and available on various platforms including Xbox One.

The Beta will let you experience three modes spread across three iconic planets including:

Walker Assault on Hoth: Fight in epic 40-player battles as a Rebel to destroy the Empire’s onslaught of AT-AT’s by calling in Y-wing bombers. Or, side with the Empire and protect your walkers while utilizing their mighty weaponry to crush the Rebel objective.

Drop Zone on Sullust: Escape pods are crashing down and you and your team must fight to control them. With its frantic 8v8 matches, Drop Zone is sure to put your combat and strategy skills to the test.

Survival Mission on Tatooine: Play alone or with a friend via co-op or split-screen as you battle to hold off waves of Imperial forces including AT-ST’s, TIE fighters, elite stormtroopers and more.
The Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience will also be available during the beta.

For more information about Star Wars Battlefront Beta and the Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience, check out the official website here.

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NEWS: Star Wars Battlefront Beta Is Coming October 8th

Battlefront's beta goes live between October 8 and October 12 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. No need to register, pre-order or anything; just queue it up if you feel like it.

The Beta will let you experience three modes spread across three iconic planets including:

Walker Assault on Hoth: Fight in epic 40-player battles as a Rebel to destroy the Empire’s onslaught of AT-AT’s by calling in Y-wing bombers. Or, side with the Empire and protect your walkers while utilizing their mighty weaponry to crush the Rebel objective.

Drop Zone on Sullust: Escape pods are crashing down and you and your team must fight to control them. With its frantic 8v8 matches, Drop Zone is sure to put your combat and strategy skills to the test.

Survival Mission on Tatooine: Play alone or with a friend via co-op or split-screen as you battle to hold off waves of Imperial forces including AT-ST’s, TIE fighters, elite stormtroopers and more.
The Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience will also be available during the beta.

UPDATE: Xbox App On Windows 10

Today, Microsoft pleased to announce the next wave of updates for the Xbox app on Windows 10 rolling out today. In addition, just as they done on Xbox One, we’re releasing a new Xbox Beta app on Windows 10 later this month to offer a preview of coming updates before they become available. Let’s dive in.

Here’s a closer look of what’s rolling out today in the September release of the Xbox app on Windows 10:

Real-time Friends list presence. Your Friends list will automatically refresh with your friends’ on/offline status and the apps and games in which they’re currently engaged – including whether the game they’re playing can be joined via multiplayer or party.

Real-time Activity Feed updates. No need to hit refresh to see new Activity Feed items; keep the Xbox app open and your Activity Feed will let you know when there are new items to view, comment on, like, or re-share.

Game progress comparison. Feeling competitive? Discover how you stack up against your friends on specific game progress by visiting the Achievements section of your profile and selecting ‘Compare.’ You’ll enjoy a side-by-side comparison of your selected friends’ progress on games you’ve recently played, including game completion percentage, Gamerscore and Achievements earned.

Console text entry. We’re also bringing one of the most requested features from Xbox Feedback to the Xbox app on Windows 10 – the ability to use the Xbox app for text input on Xbox One. You will now be able to use the Xbox app and other inputs compatible with Windows devices – keyboards, touch keypads, and the like – to enter text in search boxes and more on Xbox One.

Introducing the new Xbox Beta app
Microsoft has embraced fan feedback for Xbox One updates via the Xbox One Preview Program, and similarly they are excited to introduce the Xbox Beta app, available later this month. The Xbox Beta app program gives fans an opportunity to provide early input on features and enhancements coming to the Xbox app on Windows 10, helping us shape the product based on fan feedback. To enroll later this month, visit the Windows Store to download and install the ‘Xbox Beta’ app.