NEWS: Project xCloud Public Preview

Our vision for Project xCloud is to empower the gamers of the world to play the games they want, with the people they want, anywhere they want. We’re building this technology so gamers can decide when and how they play. Customers around the world love the immersive content from Xbox in their homes and we want to bring that experience to all of your mobile devices.

Since announcing Project xCloud just under a year ago, we’ve been on a journey to create, develop, and prepare the technology for gamers. A big step for us was opening up the program to Microsoft employees – since then I’ve enjoyed seeing people’s excitement and hearing the stories of how they play. At home, I’ve been using Project xCloud to play Sea of Thieves with my kids while they’re playing on the console and PC. Around the office, I’ve seen our team having an amazing time playing Halo 5: Guardians tournaments and Gears 5 campaign on nothing more than a phone or tablet. We saw the same joy of gaming as we shared the experience with fans at E3 and gamescom, and now we’re ready for what’s next.

Today we’re inviting the community to take the next step with us and join the Project xCloud (Preview), coming this October to the United States, United Kingdom and Korea.

Public preview is a critical phase in our multi-year ambition to deliver game streaming globally at the scale and quality of experience that the gaming community deserves and expects. It’s time to put Project xCloud to the test in a broader capacity, with a range of gamers, devices, network environments and real-world use-case scenarios, and this is where you come in. At Xbox, we’ve made it a priority to engage with all of you to help in the creation process. We now want you to play with us and share your feedback on Project xCloud so we can iterate and improve, week after week. Join us, have fun playing, share your stories and feedback, and be part of the journey.

Here’s what to expect from the Project xCloud public preview and how you can register to
participate:

Register for Project xCloud Review:  HERE

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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.

Click to get into Beta

Go to thedivisiongame.com/beta for more details.

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



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NEWS: Play Destiny 2 Open Beta During The Multiplayer All Access Weekend

It’s simple — games are better with friends. Starting Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23, you can play online in any game you own with your friends for free during our Multiplayer All Access event on Xbox One and Xbox 360 — Xbox Live Gold membership not required.

And if you’re looking for a new multiplayer experience to try during the Multiplayer All Access Event, the Destiny 2 Open Beta on Xbox One also runs for free from July 21 to 23. Though let’s be real. You should play the Destiny 2 Open Beta even if you’re not actively looking for something new — it’s going to be spectacular.

As a reminder, these offers are only available from July 21-23, so log on your Xbox One or Xbox 360 now to get in on the action. For more details on Multiplayer All Access, visit Xbox.com.

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: 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.

NEWS: Star Wars Battlefront Beta Coming Early October

If you felt a disturbance in the Force, it might be because Electronic Arts announced earlier today Star Wars Battlefront would host an open beta starting in early October.

Coming early October to multiple platforms including Xbox One, Star Wars Battlefront Beta will feature Walker Assault on Hoth, a 40-player multiplayer battle featuring Rebels and the Empire. Walker Assault will also give you the chance to play Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. The Beta also features a Survival Mission on Tatooine, where you and a Rebel friend must fight back waves of Imperial forces. A brand-new mode called Drop Zone will also be available, and EA has said they’ll provide more details about this new mode in the future.

In addition to the open beta, EA also announced the Star Wars Battlefront Companion experience featuring the strategic card game Base Command and the ability to check game stats and progression, customize load-outs and appearance, connect with friends, and get notified when they’re playing Star Wars Battlefront – as well as gather intel on their stats and progression so you can see how you match up.

For more information about the Star Wars Battlefront Beta and the Companion Experience, read the official EA Press Release.

May the Force be with you.

NEWS: SMITE on Xbox One – Now in Open Beta

SMITE on Xbox One – Now in Open Beta

SMITE is the online battleground of the gods. Players choose from a diverse cast of deities and use their unique powers to triumph over the opposition in 5v5 team matches. SMITE is a new take on the MOBA genre; rather than observing from above the action, the game’s third person perspective puts players into the thick of combat.

Download SMITE from the Xbox Games Store