Jagex's beloved RuneScape universe debuts on Xbox with a new title, DragonWilds, available day one on Game Pass.
Today’s Xbox news brings a mix of exciting game announcements, platform updates, and some intriguing leaks, leading off with the major addition of a new title to Xbox Game Pass.
RuneScape: DragonWilds Heads to Game Pass
The biggest story of the day is the announcement that Jagex’s new game, RuneScape: DragonWilds, will make its console debut on Xbox as a day one release on Game Pass. This marks the first time the RuneScape universe ventures onto the Xbox platform, with the game’s full launch slated for September 15th. While DragonWilds has been in early access on PC, the official 1.0 release is being treated as a significant event, particularly as it joins the Game Pass lineup from day one.
This move highlights the continuing trend of expanding Game Pass offerings with noteworthy titles, attracting more subscribers by potentially reducing the financial barrier for those eager to explore new releases. For more details, check out the original reporting by Pure Xbox.
Xbox Insiders Get New Console Features
Today, members of the Xbox Insider program started to receive access to five new console features. Rolled out to those in the Alpha and Alpha-Skip-Ahead rings, these include a new dashboard view, enhanced local storage management, and the ability to view badges. These features will eventually become available to all users, but for now, only the selected insiders will be lucky enough to try them. This phased rollout approach allows Microsoft to gather feedback and fine-tune any updates before a wide release. You can read the full details at Pure Xbox.
25th Anniversary Controller Leak
In more Xbox news, details have surfaced regarding an upcoming Xbox 25th Anniversary controller set to be officially unveiled at Gamescom. Expected to be announced during the first Xbox broadcast at the event on August 26th, the “XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition” is rumored to release on October 20th. Pre-orders may open as soon as the announcement is made. While the leaked details are still unconfirmed, they align with Xbox’s previous strategies for hyping special edition hardware. Head over to Pure Xbox for more information.
Other Notable Mentions
- Ever After Again: A Stories Adventure follows up on Stories: The Path of Destinies with a new fantasy RPG announced by Spearhead Games. More details are available at The Xbox Hub.
- Gears of War: E-Day teams up with Gibson Guitars for a custom collection, celebrating both brands’ storied legacies. Find out more at Xbox Wire.
- Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor’s review, along with Aery – Surreal World, can be found at The Xbox Hub and The Xbox Hub respectively.
