Leaks show Discord Nitro will bundle Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, offering over 50 games and 10 hours of cloud streaming monthly. This aligns with Xbox's push for more affordable tiers to boost daily active users amid competitive pressures.
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The Verge: The Xbox Nano controller will launch tomorrow with an unannounced direct Wi-Fi connection to Xbox Cloud Gaming servers. The feature aims to cut latency and is expected to appear on the Elite 3 controller as well.
Xbox is planning a major overhaul of Game Pass that would let players choose features à la carte, including add-ons for console-only games, cloud gaming and multiplayer, while keeping a tiered structure, Fortune reported, citing people familiar with the strategy. Microsoft has not announced the change.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma plans a next-generation handheld by the 2027 holiday season and the next Xbox console by holiday 2028, Fortune reports, citing people familiar with the strategy. Microsoft has not confirmed the timeline. Fortune also reports a dispute between the Xbox and Windows teams over the handheld's operating system.
Shrek 2 Remastered launches Nov. 10, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, a date revealed during today's ID@Xbox Showcase. Aspyr rebuilt the 2004 co-op game with 4K, better textures, an enhanced UI, Photo Mode and Cheat Mode.
Grounded 2 has received the Rot and Ruin Update, which adds the Woodpile area, Centipede boss, Potato Beetle Buggy, painting tools, and Bismuth upgrades. The expansion gives players new exploration, combat, and customization options in Brookhollow Park.
