Capcom's Onimusha series makes a highly anticipated comeback amid a flurry of new Xbox game releases and an update on Xbox Live server issues.
This week’s Xbox news is headlined by the much-anticipated return of Capcom’s samurai action series with Onimusha: Way of the Sword launching on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Capcom has revived the series with an entirely new adventure, capturing the attention of both long-time fans and newcomers, as noted by The Xbox Hub and Pure Xbox. The game has been highlighted as the biggest release on a day that sees over ten new Xbox games plus an addition to Game Pass.
Another notable update comes from Double Fine’s Kiln, a former Xbox first-party title which now sees a permanent price drop and a massive update following Double Fine’s return to independence. As Pure Xbox reports, the “Bisque Update” introduces a creative “Daily Throw” mode and several other enhancements including quests, a new pot journal, and the ability to set up custom games.
Turning to Xbox Live infrastructure, there were notable server issues this week, although Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet provided transparency that the gaming community has appreciated. Pure Xbox reports that a bug in a client update overloaded a region, leading to the outage that was swiftly resolved by rolling back the update. This follows a more severe 20-hour outage in July, and the current communication efforts seem to be well-received by users.
Additional Releases
- Tales of Formentera: For those seeking a peaceful gaming experience, “Tales of Formentera” transports players to a mysterious island in what has been described as a nostalgic throwback to Game Boy-style adventure games. (The Xbox Hub)
- I Am Angel: A narrative-driven adventure where players navigate celestial powers and seek vengeance after betrayal in the afterlife. (The Xbox Hub)
- Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game: Enter the world of Avatar with this new fighting game that integrates the iconic bending styles into competitive play. (The Xbox Hub)
Finally, GTA Online is spicing things up with a month-long “Business Rivalries” event, shifting the focus to corporate activities instead of its traditional action-filled updates. The Xbox Hub details this latest seasonal content that encourages a different kind of competitive play.
