{"id":232118,"date":"2025-10-02T12:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=154446"},"modified":"2025-10-02T12:51:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:51:43","slug":"this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week on Xbox: May 21, 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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021.jpg\" alt=\"Global Accessibility Awareness Day Hero\" class=\"wp-image-154293\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/20\/xbox-celebrates-global-accessibility-awareness-day\/\">Xbox Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day<br \/><\/a><\/strong>As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, I am honored to share the work that team Xbox is doing in gaming accessibility. Accessibility options enable more people to play, and with an estimated over 400 million gamers with disabilities on the planet&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/20\/xbox-celebrates-global-accessibility-awareness-day\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/the-red-room-takeover-marvels-avengers\/\">The Red Room Takeover has begun in Marvel\u2019s Avengers<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Prepare for a conquering of crimson. The Red Room Takeover Event has initiated in\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/marvels-avengers\">Marvel\u2019s Avengers<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and will last until May 31. Agent James Woo has reported\u00a0several\u00a0anomalies within the HARM Room, linked to a computer virus that managed to make its way&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/the-red-room-takeover-marvels-avengers\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154327\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/tim-schafer-and-ben-reeves-on-game-informers-psychonauts-2-cover-story\/\">Tim Schafer and Ben Reeves on Game Informer\u2019s Psychonauts 2 Cover Story<br \/><\/a><\/strong>In today\u2019s Xbox Podcast with Major Nelson, Double Fine Production\u2019s Studio Head Tim Schafer and Game Informer\u2019s Senior Editor Ben Reeves join us to talk about this month\u2019s Game Informer cover story that takes a deep dive into the creation of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/psychonauts-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Psychonauts 2<\/em><\/a>&#8230;. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/tim-schafer-and-ben-reeves-on-game-informers-psychonauts-2-cover-story\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/roguelike-platformer-rising-hell-available-today\/\"><strong>Roguelike Platformer Rising Hell Available Now<\/strong><br \/><\/a>From the beginning of early access on PC up until the final version of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2FRising-Hell%2F9NB9CC0TSB93\"><strong><em>Rising Hell<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>releasing today for Xbox One, there was a lot of input from the players and community. We are incredibly grateful for all their feedback as it has made\u00a0<em>Rising Hell<\/em>\u00a0into a bigger&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/roguelike-platformer-rising-hell-available-today\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Wild at Heart\" class=\"wp-image-154400\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/escape-to-the-deep-woods-in-the-wild-at-heart\/\"><strong>Escape to the Deep Woods in The Wild at Heart<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Every one of us has at one time or another, dreamed of escaping our normal life. Escaping to discover adventure and excitement! The protagonist of\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%2FThe-Wild-at-Heart%2F9NR8ZBSJQ4FD\">The Wild at Heart<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, Wake, is doing exactly that. Wake\u2019s been gathering supplies to enact \u2018The Plan\u2019; to build&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/escape-to-the-deep-woods-in-the-wild-at-heart\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/rust-console-edition-tips-and-tricks\/\"><strong>Rust Console Edition Tips and Tricks<\/strong><br \/><\/a>The island of\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/rust-console-edition\">Rust Console Edition<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 available today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S \u2014 is a harsh place. Literally everything here wants to kill you; the local wildlife, other players and even the island itself will try their best to eliminate you and take your things&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/rust-console-edition-tips-and-tricks\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-3.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox Game Pass - May Update - Hero Image\" class=\"wp-image-154122\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/xbox-game-pass-may-2021-update\/\"><strong>Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: The Wild at Heart, Conan Exiles, Knockout City, and More<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Act surprised, we\u2019re adding a bunch of games to Xbox Game Pass! We\u2019ve also got touch controls for games, Perks for games, Quests for more games, and an offer if you haven\u2019t had the chance to try Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yet to play more games. It\u2019s all&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/xbox-game-pass-may-2021-update\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/formula-1-ready-for-rocket-league\/\">Formula 1 is Revved and Ready for Rocket League<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Take your place in the starting grid because Formula 1 is speeding into\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%2FRocket-League-%2FC125W9BG2K0V\">Rocket League<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0today! Get ready to harness the power of the internationally iconic Formula 1 car with Decals for all 10 teams in the\u00a0<strong><em>Formula 1 Fan Pack<\/em><\/strong>! This new car has been&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/formula-1-ready-for-rocket-league\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-4.jpg\" alt=\"Scarlet Nexus\" class=\"wp-image-154366\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/the-scarlet-nexus-demo-is-out-now\/\">Scarlet Nexus Demo Available Now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Have you ever wondered what the future would look like if humanity developed superhuman powers? Dream of joining an elite crew to confront an onslaught of hideous monstrosities that threaten world peace? Well, wait no further, as\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fscarlet-nexus-demo-edition%2F9nqscbdlhn18\">the demo for\u00a0<strong><em>Scarlet Nexus<\/em><\/strong>.<\/a>.. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/the-scarlet-nexus-demo-is-out-now\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/20\/free-play-days-gears-5-and-f1-2020\/\"><strong>Free Play Days \u2013 Gears 5 and F1 2020<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Celebrate the launch of Operation 7 or get behind the wheel and race the best drivers in the world, all in this weekend\u2019s Free Play Days.\u00a0<em>Gears 5<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>F1 2020\u00a0<\/em>are available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from\u00a0<strong>Thursday, May 20<\/strong>&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/20\/free-play-days-gears-5-and-f1-2020\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Riftbreaker\" class=\"wp-image-154356\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/the-riftbreaker-xbox-game-pass-on-day-one\/\"><strong>The Riftbreaker is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One This Fall<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Long time no see! The last time I had an opportunity to speak to you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/03\/11\/the-riftbreaker-coming-soon-xbox-one\/\">I introduced the latest Exor Studios project,\u00a0<strong><em>The Riftbreaker<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Our latest game is a mix of a base-builder, survival, and action-RPG. You play the role of Captain Ashley Nowak, a member of the elite&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/the-riftbreaker-xbox-game-pass-on-day-one\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/f1-2021-deluxe-edition-iconic-drivers-and-more-revealed\/\">F1 2021 Deluxe Edition: Iconic Drivers and More Revealed<\/a><\/strong><br \/>The illustrious history of F1 is full of icons from every decade and era, right through to today\u2019s superstars, like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc. In\u00a0<em>F1 2021<\/em>, the official video game of the Formula One World Championship from Codemasters&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/f1-2021-deluxe-edition-iconic-drivers-and-more-revealed\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-6.jpg\" alt=\"Biomutant\" class=\"wp-image-154249\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/the-art-of-fighting-in-biomutant\/\"><strong>The Art of Fighting in Biomutant<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Creating\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/biomutant\">Biomutant<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u2019s fighting style came part and parcel with the development of its ever-evolving central character. Often mistaken for a raccoon, a cat, and even a red panda, our hero can be all of that and so much more!\u00a0The same can be said for our hero\u2019s&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/the-art-of-fighting-in-biomutant\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/snowrunner-available-today-with-xbox-game-pass\/\"><strong>SnowRunner Available Today with Xbox Game Pass<\/strong><br \/><\/a>The huge open world of\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%2Fsnowrunner%2F9n299qjph574\">SnowRunner<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>has finally come to Xbox Game Pass! Enjoy the tranquility of the wilderness solo or jump into up to 4-player co-op as you join over two million other drivers. Here at Saber, we\u2019re thrilled to welcome you at this huge milestone&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/snowrunner-available-today-with-xbox-game-pass\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-7.jpg\" alt=\"Overwatch Anniversary 2021\" class=\"wp-image-154180\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/overwatch-anniversary-returns\/\"><strong>Overwatch Anniversary Returns with Party-Packed Rewards and Challenges<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Group up and party on the payload during the annual Overwatch Anniversary event on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.\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%2FOverwatch-Legendary-Edition%2F9P2Q994ZWB64\">Overwatch<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is bringing back fan-favorite brawls and packing Anniversary Loot Boxes with commemorative items from the past and five new&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/overwatch-anniversary-returns\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/outward-new-graphic-overhaul-three-brothers-dlc\/\"><strong>Outward: New Graphic Overhaul and The Three Brothers DLC Available Today<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Today, I would like to showcase some improvements we\u2019ve made to\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%2FOutward%2FBR1M1XW5TDGC\">Outward<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>on Xbox One. Yes, the game was released over two years ago, but even to this day I am ecstatic to say we still have a community of players who delve into the dungeons of Aurai and&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/outward-new-graphic-overhaul-three-brothers-dlc\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-8.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial_Knight's Never Yield\" class=\"wp-image-154234\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/aerial_knights-never-yield-feature\/\"><strong>Aerial_Knight\u2019s Never Yield: How Developer Neil Jones Made His Way Into the Games Industry<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Some time ago, after years of searching for a job in games and never finding a real opportunity in the industry, I felt like I wasn\u2019t good enough or there was something wrong with me, I wanted to give up. Before I did, I decided to give it one more shot, on&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/aerial_knights-never-yield-feature\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/retro-survival-horror-and-roguelikes-collide-outbreak-endless-nightmares\/\"><strong>Retro Survival Horror and Roguelikes Collide in Outbreak: Endless Nightmares<\/strong><br \/><\/a>The undead apocalypse returns to devour your flesh 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%2FOutbreak-Endless-Nightmares%2F9NDCSRJTKVD2\">Outbreak: Endless Nightmares<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, the world\u2019s first retro survival horror roguelike. Experience the horrors through classic fixed camera, over the shoulder or first-person views as you and your fellow survivors&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/19\/retro-survival-horror-and-roguelikes-collide-outbreak-endless-nightmares\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-9.jpg\" alt=\"Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War\" class=\"wp-image-154145\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/rambo-and-john-mcclane-debut-in-call-of-duty\/\"><strong>Rambo and John McClane Debut in Call of Duty<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Season Three Reloaded is live on May 20 in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war\"><em>Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fcall-of-duty-warzone%2F9mwwnmh6z0jh%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab\"><em>Warzone<\/em><\/a>\u00a0for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and there\u2019s a whole lot of new action to experience in multiplayer,\u00a0<em>Warzone<\/em>, and Zombies. We\u2019re kicking off with the \u201880s Action Heroes event&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/rambo-and-john-mcclane-debut-in-call-of-duty\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/smite-monstercat-battle-pass-details\/\"><strong>Party in Smite with the Monstercat Battle Pass, Azula from \u201cAvatar: The Last Airbender,\u201d and More<\/strong><br \/><\/a><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/s.majornelson.com\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2FSMITE%2FC2MHS238PDNS\">Smite<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0has teamed up with electronic music label Monstercat for a high-energy battle pass, now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The Monstercat Battle Pass features iconic electronic artists Slushii, Sullivan King, Noisestorm, and Koven and brings character skins&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/18\/smite-monstercat-battle-pass-details\/\">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\/05\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021-10.jpg\" alt=\"Next Week on Xbox\" class=\"wp-image-154334\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/next-week-on-xbox-may-24-to-28\/\">Next Week on Xbox: May 24 to 28<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 as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox titles! Get more details on the games below and click&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/next-week-on-xbox-may-24-to-28\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/17\/godzilla-and-kong-clash-world-of-warships-legends\/\"><strong>Godzilla and Kong Clash in World of Warships: Legends May Update<\/strong><br \/><\/a>Prepare for a battle between titans as the \u201cGodzilla vs. Kong\u201d collaboration begins at the start of the May update 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%2FWorld-of-Warships-Legends%2FC1ZT6N30L1WH\">World of Warships: Legends<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. The collaboration comes alongside new events, like revamped Ranked Battles and a campaign to earn a&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/17\/godzilla-and-kong-clash-world-of-warships-legends\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Related:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/14\/this-week-on-xbox-may-14-2021\/\">This Week on Xbox: May 14, 2021<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/07\/this-week-on-xbox-may-7-2021\/\">This Week on Xbox: May 7, 2021<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/04\/30\/this-week-on-xbox-april-30-2021\/\">This Week on Xbox: April 30, 2021<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/05\/21\/this-week-on-xbox-may-21-2021\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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! Xbox Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness DayAs part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, I am honored to share the work that team Xbox is doing in gaming accessibility. 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