{"id":178831,"date":"2025-09-23T23:11:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T23:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=151962"},"modified":"2025-09-23T23:11:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T23:11:29","slug":"this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week on Xbox: April 2, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>We know you\u2019re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we\u2019re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you\u2019ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We\u2019ve pared down the past week\u2019s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you\u2019d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Come back every Friday to find out what\u2019s happening This Week on Xbox!<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021.jpg\" alt=\"MLB The Show 21 - Hero Image\" class=\"wp-image-151940\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/02\/mlb-the-show-21-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-day-one\/\">MLB The Show 21 is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One<br \/><\/a><\/strong>With another thrilling Opening Day in the books, Major League Baseball fans around the world were treated to all the nail biters, dingers, and bat flips they could handle when teams took the field to kick off the 2021 season. But if you thought that was all the big news&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/02\/mlb-the-show-21-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-day-one\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/get-a-hit-before-they-hit-you-in-knockout-city\/\">Get a Hit Before They Hit You in Knockout City<br \/><\/a><\/strong>High above Knockout City, a single voice narrates the epic dodgebrawl battles unfolding below. After all, when you\u2019re a radio DJ broadcasting from the moon, you need a\u00a0<em>really\u00a0<\/em>good show. And where better to find it than KO City&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/get-a-hit-before-they-hit-you-in-knockout-city\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-1.jpg\" alt=\"Backward Compatibility Reaches the Clouds\" class=\"wp-image-151796\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/backward-compatibility-reaches-the-clouds-for-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-members\/\">Backward Compatibility Reaches the Clouds for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members<br \/><\/a><\/strong>There\u2019s a magical moment when you open up\u00a0<em>Kameo<\/em>, an original launch title for Xbox 360, and it shows you last played in 2008, and you\u2019re able to jump right back into the game like you never left. There\u2019s also a sense of reward when you\u2019re able to go back and&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/backward-compatibility-reaches-the-clouds-for-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-members\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/exomecha-coming-to-xbox-series-xs-and-xbox-one-in-august-2021\/\">ExoMecha Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in August 2021<br \/><\/a><\/strong>The clock is ticking. I\u2019m so excited to announce that\u00a0<strong><em>ExoMecha<\/em><\/strong>, a free-to-play online competitive first-person shooter, has introduced its new trailer (above) and our game will be available in August 2021 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One!\u00a0Learn more about\u00a0<em>ExoMecha<\/em>&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/exomecha-coming-to-xbox-series-xs-and-xbox-one-in-august-2021\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-2.jpg\" alt=\"Outriders\" class=\"wp-image-151891\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/01\/outriders-available-now-with-xbox-game-pass\/\">Outriders Available Now with Xbox Game Pass<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Today marks a momentous occasion for\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Foutriders-standard-edition%2F9p12rcxbf02p\">Outriders<\/a><\/em><\/strong> &#8212; the full game is out now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and with Xbox Game Pass! Many of you played the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2FOUTRIDERS-Demo%2F9N8MH35P4VSD\">free\u00a0<strong><em>Outriders<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0demo<\/a>, so you know exactly what you\u2019re in for. If this is the first time you\u2019re hearing about&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/01\/outriders-available-now-with-xbox-game-pass\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/01\/embr-coming-to-xbox-this-summer\/\">Smokin\u2019 Hot Multiplayer Firefighting Game Embr Coming to Xbox This Summer<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Having brought its signature style of frantic, frenetic, and, yes, fantastically fun online multiplayer to Early Access on PC last year, Curve Digital and Muse Games can now announce that\u00a0<strong><em>Embr<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0will make the leap to Xbox One this Summer&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/01\/embr-coming-to-xbox-this-summer\/\"> Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cloud Gaming Interview Hero\" class=\"wp-image-151803\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/rares-craig-duncan-talks-backward-compatibility-and-cloud-gaming\/\">Rare\u2019s Craig Duncan Talks Backward Compatibility and Cloud Gaming<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Today, we shared the exciting news that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/backward-compatibility-reaches-the-clouds-for-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>16 backward compatible titles will be coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/strong><\/a>, including classics like\u00a0<em>Viva Pinata<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Fable II<\/em>,\u00a0<em>The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion<\/em>, and\u00a0<em>Banjo-Kazooie<\/em>.\u00a0That\u2019s right: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now tap&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/rares-craig-duncan-talks-backward-compatibility-and-cloud-gaming\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/black-desert-new-sage-class-update\/\">Black Desert: New Sage Class Update<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Today,\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/black-desert\">Black Desert<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is unleashing the scholarly Sage. Before you jump back in, I want to ask you some questions. First, is knowledge power? Do the secrets of the Ancients hold the keys to tomorrow? Can one hero\u2019s research save a world? To set the tone&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/black-desert-new-sage-class-update\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-4.jpg\" alt=\"Descenders\" class=\"wp-image-151863\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/descenders-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs-this-summer\/\">Descenders to be Optimized for Xbox Series X|S This Summer<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Hey everyone! It\u2019s Pip here, marketing lead at publisher No More Robots, and I\u2019m here to finally announce something that loads of you have been asking us for:\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2FDescenders%2FC37XBX7DCBZ0\">Descenders<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0on Xbox Series X|S! We\u2019re thrilled with what the new Xbox consoles are capable of&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/descenders-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs-this-summer\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/pc-building-simulator-mega-update-available-now\/\">PC Building Simulator: Mega Update Available Now<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Hello PC Builders! Over the last few months, we\u2019ve been hard at work bringing the ultimate PC building experience to Xbox One, overhauling much of the existing game. Our latest update to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fpc-building-simulator%2F9pgtzh51b3s8%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab\"><strong><em>PC Building Simulator<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is available now, bringing heaps of new&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/pc-building-simulator-mega-update-available-now\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Elder Scrolls Online to be Optimized for Xbox Series X|S on June 8\" class=\"wp-image-151855\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/elder-scrolls-online-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs-june-8\/\">The Elder Scrolls Online to be Optimized for Xbox Series X|S on June 8<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Arriving June 8 as a digital download,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/elder-scrolls-online\"><em>The Elder Scrolls Online<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0will be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/optimized\">Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/a>\u00a0and will utilize the native power of the consoles to dramatically boost the game\u2019s fidelity and performance. These visual enhancements include improvements to the&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/elder-scrolls-online-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs-june-8\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/01\/free-play-days-elder-scrolls-online-hunt-showdown-and-steel-rats\/\">Free Play Days \u2013 The Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited, Hunt: Showdown, and Steel Rats<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Embark on an adventure with a massive online community, hunt down nightmarish creatures, or engage in octane-fueled motorbike combat, all in this weekend\u2019s Free Play Days.\u00a0<em>The Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Hunt: Showdown<\/em>, and<em>\u00a0Steel Rats\u00a0<\/em>are all&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/01\/free-play-days-elder-scrolls-online-hunt-showdown-and-steel-rats\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-6.jpg\" alt=\"Narita Boy\" class=\"wp-image-151735\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/narita-boy-exploring-the-aesthetic-of-nostalgia\/\">Narita Boy: Exploring the Aesthetic of Nostalgia<br \/><\/a><\/strong>When I decided to create\u00a0<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2FNarita-Boy%2F9NBL782WBHK6\">Narita Boy<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, I knew it had to be the game I wanted to play, not the game I thought would please thousands of people. I don\u2019t know them, and they don\u2019t know me.\u00a0<em>Narita Boy<\/em>\u00a0had to be a tribute to my childhood.\u00a0I realized that my love for&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/narita-boy-exploring-the-aesthetic-of-nostalgia\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/chivalry-2-comes-to-xbox-on-june-8\/\">Chivalry 2 Comes to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on June 8<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Prepare to return to the ultimate medieval battlefield! Sharpen your sword and don your best armor \u2014 the long-awaited sequel to the 2012 smash hit\u00a0<strong><em>Chivalry: Medieval Warfare<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is nearly here. <strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fchivalry-2%2F9phwrf3wwb59\">Chivalry 2<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a multiplayer, first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/chivalry-2-comes-to-xbox-on-june-8\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-151964\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/02\/celebrate-the-best-of-roblox-8th-annual-bloxy-awards\/\">Celebrate the Best of Roblox at the 8th Annual Bloxy Awards<br \/><\/a><\/strong>The Bloxy Awards have returned to Roblox! For those who are unfamiliar, the Bloxys are all about bringing our entire global community together to celebrate some of the greatest Roblox experiences, videos, and creators of the year. It\u2019s a&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/02\/celebrate-the-best-of-roblox-8th-annual-bloxy-awards\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/dead-by-daylights-all-kill-chapter-takes-center-stage\/\">Dead by Daylight\u2019s All-Kill Chapter Takes Center Stage<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Think you know what a traditional\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2FDead-by-Daylight-Special-Edition%2FC0N22P73QZ60\"><em>Dead by Daylight<\/em>\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>chapter looks like? Think again.\u00a0With\u00a0our\u00a0latest release,\u00a0we\u2019re taking a hard left off\u00a0the\u00a0classic\u00a0horror highway\u00a0to explore\u00a0the world of K-Pop.\u00a0And while the colors may be a little brighter\u00a0on the surface, in true&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/dead-by-daylights-all-kill-chapter-takes-center-stage\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-8.jpg\" alt=\"No Man\u2019s Sky: Expeditions\" class=\"wp-image-151787\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/no-mans-sky-expeditions-update\/\">Introducing the No Man\u2019s Sky: Expeditions Update<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Our next update,\u00a0<em><strong>No Man\u2019s Sky: Expeditions<\/strong><\/em>, launches today and gives players a whole new way to explore together. If you are a returning player looking for a fresh start, an experienced explorer looking to recapture the awe of your first moments in\u00a0<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2FNo-Man-s-Sky%2FBQVQTL3PCH05\">No Man\u2019s Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/em>&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/no-mans-sky-expeditions-update\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/paladins-update-new-champion-and-even-pass-launch\/\">A New Champion Arrives To Unite The Realm in the Latest Paladins Update<br \/><\/a><\/strong>As the cosmic entity Yagorath devours everything in her path, the Realm struggles to fight back and survive her terrifying assault. However, in its darkest hour, a new force steps onto the battlefield to stand against the corruption of The Maw and bring hope back to the Realm&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/31\/paladins-update-new-champion-and-even-pass-launch\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-9.jpg\" alt=\"Games with Gold - April 2021\" class=\"wp-image-151710\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/new-games-with-gold-april-2021\/\">New Games with Gold for April 2021<br \/><\/a><\/strong>The April Games with Gold lineup is here! On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, battle mythical beasts in\u00a0<strong><em>Vikings: Wolves of Midgard,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and drive heavy big rigs to victory in\u00a0<strong><em>Truck Racing Championship<\/em><\/strong>. And for our classic lineup\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/xbox-one\/backward-compatibility\">via Backward Compatibility<\/a>, step into the&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/new-games-with-gold-april-2021\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/29\/smite-celebrates-its-7th-birthday-with-new-update\/\">Smite Celebrates its 7th Birthday with New Update<br \/><\/a><\/strong>The new\u00a0<em><strong>Smite<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Update: Talons of Tyranny brings a Birthday Bash, a new event, a purrrfect Battle Pass and more &#8212; available now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S!\u00a0<em>Smite<\/em>\u00a0turned lucky number 7 on March 25, and we want to spend it with you! To celebrate, we\u2019ve added&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/29\/smite-celebrates-its-7th-birthday-with-new-update\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-10.jpg\" alt=\"Bang &amp; Olufsen Beoplay Portal Headphones\" class=\"wp-image-151718\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/introducing-designed-for-xbox-bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-portal-headphones\/\">Introducing the Designed for Xbox Limited Series Bang &amp; Olufsen Beoplay Portal Headphones<br \/><\/a><\/strong>At Xbox, we believe providing choice to our players is critical in delivering quality gaming experiences across all our products and services. We know how important immersive audio is to keep you connected and being connected is more important&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/30\/introducing-designed-for-xbox-bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-portal-headphones\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/29\/el-hijo-a-wild-west-tale-available-now\/\">El Hijo \u2013 A Wild West Tale Available Now<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Welcome to the world of\u00a0<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2FEl-Hijo---A-Wild-West-Tale%2F9MWNC2J8LHZH\">El Hijo \u2013 A Wild West Tale<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, where one boy must brave the odds to find his mother and reunite what\u2019s left of his family. As the boy, you will have to sneak your way through 30 increasingly difficult levels on a treacherous journey&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/29\/el-hijo-a-wild-west-tale-available-now\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/this-week-on-xbox-april-2-2021-11.jpg\" alt=\"Next Week on Xbox Hero\" class=\"wp-image-151925\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/02\/next-week-on-xbox-april-6-to-9\/\">Next Week on Xbox: April 6 to 9<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox titles! 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