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Feature: Xbox Developer Direct Has Always Had A Surprise, But What About January 2026's Showcase?Could we get another shadow drop? We're pretty hyped for the return of the Xbox Developer Direct showcase at some point later this January (a date hasn't been announced yet), as it's one of our favourite events of the year — and this is a particularly special year! As part of Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations, we're getting Halo: Campaign Evolved , Fable , Forza Horizon 6 and Gears of War: E-Day this year, along with seemingly a lot more releases we aren't privy to just yet. Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 2

The Witcher 3 Secret Expansion Rumors Swirl, After CD Projekt Hints at 'New Content'The Witcher 3 maker CD Projekt has a secret new expansion for its beloved role-playing game in the works, various reports have suggested.

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Xbox Game Pass Players Are Losing These 5 GamesWe know what’s on the way out. Now what’s on the way in?

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Genshin Impact Version Luna IV “A Traveler on a Winter’s Night” Launches January 14, 2026HoYoverse has announced Genshin Impact version Luna IV: “A Traveler on a Winter’s Night,” will be released on January 14, 2026. A significant highlight of the update is the introduction of Columbina Hyposelenia, also known as the Moon Maiden. She is a five-star Hydro Catalyst character focused on Lunar Reactions. Columbina can trigger coordinated Lunar [...]

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Talking Point: How Much Would You Be Willing To Spend On The Next Xbox Console?What's your limit? There's every chance 2026 could be the year that a new Xbox console is announced. It's been rumoured before that Xbox might be targeting a 2027 launch ( although recent rumours have suggested it could be delayed ), and with the 25th anniversary of Xbox landing this November, it makes sense to have a big unveiling on that date - November 15th. However, there are some potentially major roadblocks ahead for Microsoft, and indeed anyone hoping to launch new gaming hardware in the near future. We've already heard about how RAM shortages (due to AI) have led to massive price increases , meaning it's about to become significantly more costly to produce new Xbox consoles, new PlayStation consoles and whatever else. Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 2

Three Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In January 2026The closures we know about so far. A new year unfortunately brings 12 more months of server closures throughout the gaming industry, and as we look ahead to the rest of January 2026, there are three games confirmed to be shutting their servers on Xbox so far. The most notable of the three is undoubtedly BioWare and EA's Anthem , which was delisted on Xbox back in August but is now shutting its servers off for good in January. As an online-only game, Anthem will no longer be playable in any form (on any platform) after its server closure date of January 12th, 2026. Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 2

Halo Infinite Is Giving Away Seven Free Items To Celebrate The Start Of 2026Available to every single player. This year not only marks the 25th anniversary of Xbox, but the 25th anniversary of Halo as well. To celebrate, Halo Infinite has received a special 25th Anniversary bundle of content that's free for all players, and it's available now! As long as you log into Halo Infinite between now and December 31st of 2026, you'll receive the free "Silver Anniversary customization bundle" containing seven free items. Those items are as follows: Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Deus Ex Lead Actor Says 'The People in Charge Are Psychopaths,' as Wait for New Game ContinuesDeus Ex lead actor Elias Toufexis has branded the franchise's owners as "psychopaths," as the wait continues for a new entry in the dormant stealth action series.

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Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early January 2026Our first departures of the year. Microsoft has quietly revealed the first batch of five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early January 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app. There are quite a few notable departures here, including Game Pass mainstays Road 96 and The Ascent , along with 2024's big day one release of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn . Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 2

AU Deals: Bangers I Actually, Personally Recommend at Prices That Are ObsceneThis week was one of those moments where curiosity, discounts, and a slightly weak spine all lined up.

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