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.
The announcement trailer recreates a Vice City-style opening and mimics the classic Grand Theft Auto box art.
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A report claims Xbox Game Pass is planned to gain an à la carte system letting players pick services. The change would keep tier structure while adding options for console games, cloud gaming, and multiplayer.
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.
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.
Microsoft has internally projected its next-generation Project Helix Xbox console to cost consumers between $1,200 and $1,800 unless it subsidizes the price, Fortune reported. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has called affordability a key challenge as AI demand squeezes memory and storage supply.
Xbox Wire has published details on Modern Warfare 4 progression and prestige ahead of launch. The announcement coincides with campaign early access now live and DMZ early access starting October 20.
