Microsoft announces 9,000 global layoffs, heavily impacting gaming divisions. Perfect Dark and Everwild are canceled, The Initiative studio is closed, and other studios face significant cuts.

Call of Duty: WWII on PC Game Pass is plagued by a critical RCE exploit allowing hackers to remotely control players' computers. Activision has taken the game offline.

Xbox's AI-generated job ad sparks outrage after mass layoffs, raising questions about tech's reliance on AI over human talent.

Microsoft discontinues Movies & TV store on Xbox and Windows. Purchases remain playable, but new rentals and buys are no longer supported.

Xbox introduces "Cross-Device Play History" for Insiders, harmonizing gameplay across Xbox and Windows via cloud sync for a seamless, consistent gaming experience.

Microsoft's new AI assistant, Copilot for Gaming, is now in beta for Xbox Insiders. It provides in-game hints, answers questions, and recommends games.

Microsoft is now enabling native game downloads on Windows on Arm PCs via the Xbox app, a major step toward expanding the gaming ecosystem.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is now being tested for Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers. The expansion brings the feature to a wider audience beyond the premium Ultimate tier.

Xbox's new "Play History Sync" feature lets you seamlessly continue games across devices. Never lose momentum when switching from PC to console.

Microsoft is launching Gaming Copilot, an AI assistant that provides in-game help, account support, and recommendations on Windows and the Xbox mobile app.

Microsoft is rebranding Xbox Game Pass tiers. The Ultimate plan jumps to $29.99/month with the addition of Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew, and enhanced 1440p cloud gaming.

Microsoft is internally testing a free, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming. The service includes pre-roll ads, limited sessions, and 1080p max resolution.