Microsoft is reportedly planning to remove distinctions between PC Game Pass and the more expensive Ultimate tier for its next-gen Xbox.
The showcase will reportedly feature upcoming titles from Microsoft's publishing partners across "all shapes and sizes."
It will reportedly offer the usual Xbox ecosystem while allowing players to access Windows and titles on other storefronts.
The service is separate from Game Pass and offers "free ad-supported cloud access to some games," but a launch date remains unknown.
Executive producer Damon Conn and game director Greg Hermann noted that AI is simply a tool rather than replacements for artists.
Halo Studios' Brian Jarrard says the remake coming to PlayStation is "just going to mean more Halo for everyone." "It's really a new era."
Jamie Griesemer also lambasted the new sprint. “We have no vision for what this is supposed to be, here’s the tools to fix it yourself.”
Director Greg Hermann says the studio will "continue to push the boundaries of technology" while maintaining the "core Halo gameplay."
Instead, Halo Studios is "trying to basically make something that stands kind of shoulder to shoulder" with the original game.
"We are competing more and more with everything from TikTok to movies," said the president of Xbox game content and studios.
Phil Spencer said, "We sometimes have to shift our focus to games that will be released earlier" regarding the racing sim's current state.
The classic mission sees Master Chief and UNSC Marines storming the beaches, fighting the Covenant to locate the Cartographer.
The "faithful yet modernized" remake of Halo: Combat Evolved includes new weapons, prequel missions, and no competitive multiplayer.
Save (or potentially destroy) the Arcadia star system when Obsidian's new sci-fi RPG launches on October 29th for consoles and PC.
Spencer noted that studios that want to use AI-based tools for creative works are free to do so, but there is no top-down mandate.
The recent Fallout Day 2025 saw a few announcements for games already out, but no new entry in the franchise was unveiled, however.
Reports have indicated that the bill of materials for Microsoft's next-gen console is well over $999, compared to $650 for Xbox Series X.
The sequel makes everything bigger and better.
According to a new report, Xbox's acquisitions of major gaming companies has brought in increased scrutiny from executives.
The development kits for Xbox Series X/S feature more powerful hardware than the consumer models to help with game development.
