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Halo: Master Chief Collection Deploys 'Significant Ban Wave' In Latest Update
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Halo: Master Chief Collection Deploys 'Significant Ban Wave' In Latest Update

Gravity ban hammer.The Halo Support team has announced that a new backend update has been deployed to its Easy Anti-Cheat efficiency program in The Master Chief Collection, resulting in a "significant ban wave" for the Halo collection on Xbox and PC.This was announced by the team on social media late last night, where it's noted that this doesn't require any sort of local download for Halo: MCC players. This is simply a stealth update, and the team is encouraging folks to continue reporting chea

Pure Xbox 09.04.2026 15:00 Uhr
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Beyond Words Is A Must-Play For Scrabble And Puzzle Fans

There’s a moment in Beyond Words where you realise this isn’t just about finding the longest word you can. The post Beyond Words Is A Must-Play For Scrabble And Puzzle Fans appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.04.2026 14:01 Uhr
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 9-12)
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 9-12)

Free Xbox games rolling out now!Microsoft's Free Play Days selection for this week is rolling out now on Xbox! We've got three games playable as part of FPD over the next few days, including the recent release that is Project Motor Racing from Straight4 Studios.Here's what's playable with Free Play Days this coming weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 09.04.2026 14:00 Uhr
Xbox Boss Reveals New 'Dedicated Team' Focusing On Fan Feedback
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Xbox Boss Reveals New 'Dedicated Team' Focusing On Fan Feedback

Following the rollout of new achievement features.Yesterday, we were treated to yet another surprise from Team Xbox when it was revealed that Xbox achievements were getting multiple new improvements, and this is seemingly the result of a new "dedicated team" that's been set up.Shortly after the achievement features were unveiled, Sharma took to social media to reveal that this dedicated team has been created to focus on fan feedback, while also teasing that more achievement features are coming s

Pure Xbox 09.04.2026 13:00 Uhr
Two Games Are Available Late This Week With Xbox Game Pass (April 9-10)
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Two Games Are Available Late This Week With Xbox Game Pass (April 9-10)

Including a new day one Ultimate release!Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! To round out the end of the week, we've got a couple of fresh additions to the XGP library, including new day one Game Pass Ultimate title Tiny Bookshop on Friday.Here's what's new on Xbox Game Pass late this week (April 9-10):Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 09.04.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Skautfold: Moonless Knight – A Dark, Demanding Chapter

Skautfold: Moonless Knight doesn't ask for your attention, it demends it, pulling you into a world where every decision in combat matters, and every step forward feels earned. The post Skautfold: Moonless Knight – A Dark, Demanding Chapter appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.04.2026 09:57 Uhr
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Arcade Archives 2 POLARIS Dives Onto Xbox With Another Slice Of Retro Action

Dive in to Arcade Archives 2 POLARIS and you'll find tight, uncompromising arcade action, the kind that doesn’t explain itself, doesn’t slow down, and definitely doesn’t forgive mistakes. The post Arcade Archives 2 POLARIS Dives Onto Xbox With Another Slice Of Retro Action appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.04.2026 09:39 Uhr
Xbox Achievements Are Getting A 'Refresh' With Multiple New Improvements
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Xbox Achievements Are Getting A 'Refresh' With Multiple New Improvements

"We’re excited to hear what you think".We didn't see this one coming! It's just been announced that Xbox achievements are getting multiple new improvements, including a brand-new visual refresh, and these are rolling out to Xbox Insiders starting today.The most major difference here is that achievements now look different — they feature "updated icons and animations when you unlock classic or rare achievements", and you can see an example of a rare achievement up above.Read the full article on p

Pure Xbox 08.04.2026 19:43 Uhr
Rumour: Xbox To Release Halo: Campaign Evolved In July 2026, Early Access Included
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Rumour: Xbox To Release Halo: Campaign Evolved In July 2026, Early Access Included

The rumour mill is suggesting a late July launch.There's been a lot of speculation this year already about when the big four Xbox first-party games will release — we already know about Forza Horizon 6 on May 19th, but what about Halo, Fable and Gears?Well, we might be getting closer to an answer on Halo: Campaign Evolved, as a new rumour suggests the game will be coming out on July 28th, 2026, with an early access period taking place from July 23rd.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.04.2026 19:00 Uhr
'We Got Pokémon In No Man's Sky' - New Xeno Arena Update Arrives On Xbox & Game Pass
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'We Got Pokémon In No Man's Sky' - New Xeno Arena Update Arrives On Xbox & Game Pass

All these years later, this game continues to surprise us!No Man's Sky has received a new update on Xbox and other platforms today (don't forget, it's included with Xbox Game Pass), and this "Xeno Arena" update basically brings a version of Pokémon to the game!In Xeno Arena, you'll be able to build up a pet squad, train them and improve their stats, and then send them into "epic simulated showdowns" in the arena itself.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.04.2026 17:00 Uhr
Playground Games Reveals Forza Horizon 6 Map, Here's How Japan Looks In-Game
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Playground Games Reveals Forza Horizon 6 Map, Here's How Japan Looks In-Game

Welcome to Horizon Japan.With Forza Horizon 6 previews landing today — including our very own here at Pure Xbox — Playground Games has gone ahead and revealed the overhead map for Horizon Japan, which the team says is "our most dense and vertical map yet".We'll throw a link to their social media post showing an overview of the map down below, but considering we've explored the majority of this map during our recent hands-on time with the game, we thought we'd show off some of its most iconic lan

Pure Xbox 08.04.2026 15:30 Uhr