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This week, developer Chameleon 42 and publisher Contrast Games launched their psychological horror game 'Chorus of Carcosa' onto PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The first-person horror title first launched on PC via Steam earlier this year. Chorus of Carcosa is a psychological horror game inspired by the classic horror fiction of 'The King in Yellow' collection by R. W. Chambers. You play as a sculptor who is forced to abandon his place of comfort one night, when a blood-soaked neighbor knocks on his door. Experience the fear of facing the unknown---Survive an ever-changing decrepit apartment building filled with dangers and mysteries...

This week, developer Supernova Games Studio and publisher 505 Games launched their latest racing simulation title 'Assetto Corsa Rally' onto PC via Steam's Early Access programme. Assetto Corsa Rally is a high-fidelity rally sim built for precision and challenge. With 3D laser-scanned stages and cars, professional co-driver support, and dynamic conditions, it delivers a demanding, immersive experience where every second behind the wheel counts. Have a gander below for more details on Assetto Corsa Rally. The developers hope to launch the game into a full 1.0 state within the next 18 months.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is now out in the wild, and while plenty of players are having fun (though the campaign, much like the JSOC team on which it focuses) is causing some fans to absolutely lose it. However, some are noticing what looks to be Generative AI cropping up as they play, and they're not happy about it - understandably so. Almost every single campaign and endgame calling card in bo7 is like Grok Ai generated images its so insane pic.twitter.com/5bCGNJQmgn — Kume (@Kumesicles) November 13, 2025…

Today, publisher HoYoverse announced that their free-to-play urban fantasy action title ‘Zenless Zone Zero’ will see its next update, Version 2.4, make its way across all platforms on 26 November. Dubbed "On the Precipice of the Abyss", as we go past the Timesworn Hill crisis, players will follow an intertwined adventure unfolding in the old mining site as the Miasma begins to recede from the depths of the Lemnian Hollow. The arrival of agents Dialyn and Banyue from the Krampus Compliance Authority not only introduces new allies to the battlefield but perhaps new judgment agendas as well.

As part of the launch of Fortnite Crew into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Fortnite will become and Xbox Play Anywhere title on November 18th. Here is everything the Fortnite Crew subscription will get you. Fortnite Crew Xbox Play Anywhere | image credit: Epic Games Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world and starting on November 18th it will join the Xbox Play Anywhere program. That means it is now part of the Xbox PC app, no longer requiring you to run it through the Epic Games Store on PC if you do not want to.

Around thirty people have lost their jobs amidst yet another restructuring at Crystal Dynamics - the latest in at least four of these in the last two years. A post on LinkedIn on Thursday confirmed the news of further layoffs at Tomb Raider developers Crystal Dynamics. The full statement from the team reads as follows: "Today we've made the difficult but necessary decision to reorganize Crystal Dynamics' studios and teams. As a result, we've parted ways with just under 30 team members across various departments and projects as we restructure the company and business for our next generation.

This week, developer Firenut Games and Saga Legends Games announced that their sensationalistic, heart-pumping BMX showdown game 'LEGENDS BMX' is out now on Xbox consoles---joining the likes of the PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation releases of the game, with all the updates that have come before. Time to drop in, throw down insane combos, and push your skills to the edge! From tailwhips and barspins to gravity-defying vert lines, LEGENDS BMX serves up a mix of precision, flow, and attitude across diverse parks built for next-level tricks.

As spotted by mobilegamer.biz, it appears that Mojang Studios and 'Candy Crush Saga' developer King have soft launched a new title under the Minecraft umbrella. 'Mojang Blast' as it's called is what Mojang considers to be a combination of "modern match puzzle gameplay with ever-evolving scenarios set in a Minecraft-themed world. The game will offer quick, easy to jump-in-and-play sessions plus the ability to unlock and build imaginative Minecraft-style spaces." It is common for mobile games, particularly those by western developers, to see launches like these in specific regions to gather feedback.

The age of peripheral-based gaming may be past us, but that doesn't mean it's been dead and buried. While smaller groups of gamers tend to their rhythm game gardens with custom and bespoke kits in their corner of the world, one of the remnants is still standing strong and is still as stylish as ever: this is Ubisoft's 'Just Dance' series of games, and it's always had a special place in my heart. Some of that is because of the memories I've had dancing with family and friends. And the rest of it is because I genuinely enjoy playing games in ways that go beyond the controller.

The all-time classic game, Red Dead Redemption, may be coming to a brand new platform for the first time. Keep reading to find out more.

Ubisoft Connect turns five years old this year, and to celebrate the milestone anniversary, the team are currently giving away copies of the classic title Immortals Fenyx Rising. The ecosystem is the home for all things Ubisoft, providing players with a way to engage and share their gaming experiences. Ubisoft Connect has become super successful since its launch and now to say thank you for all the support, Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising is currently free to own on PC.

Here is a list of all the sources used in the November 13th, 2025, episode of Xbox Era Headlines. It is our twice weekly news show live every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM Eastern. Headlines for November 13th, 2025 | Steam Machine image courtesy of Valve Valve’s big hardware announcements PlayStation State Of Play November 2025: All The Biggest Announcements And Games - Every Xbox Reveal from this November's State of Play - XboxEra The Northline is open. ARC Raiders new map, Stella Montis, goes live tomorrow. & …

Consoles - both Xbox and PlayStation - make up the lion's share of Call of Duty players. The series is gargantuan on both Microsoft and Sony's platforms, and it certainly looks at though Xbox and Activision are keen to repeat the success of last year's Call of Duty launch - and make Call of Duty Black Ops 7 absolutely massive. Wanting things is all well and good, but it's whatever success may or may not come, it's likely to be overridden with a different narrative. Last year, you made Black Ops 6 the #1 driver of players and hours on Xbox Game Pass.

It almost seems like a lifetime ago that we last caught up with Lucy and the gang, in the brilliant first season of Fallout. It was a huge hit with huge numbers of fans, and I'm sure many of us can't wait to see what is coming up in season two. Well it looks like we might not have to hold on for too much longer as the season two trailer for the Fallout Tv show premieres.

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The new update for ARC Raiders has just gone live today, and you can check out our full report on what is coming to the Rust Belt here. Complete with a new map 'Stella Montis', two new ARC and new quests and items - it looks like there is a ton more fun to be had by fans of the hit multiplayer extraction shooter. Keep reading to see the full patch notes, as the ARC Raiders November update is now available. 📡 Attention, Raiders!Work to restore the tunnel network connecting Speranza to Stella Montis has begun, and we need you to pull your weight 💪

We may earn affiliate commission if you purchase items through links on XboxEra. Read more about affiliate commission here. The team at Backbone collaborated earlier this year with the Backbone One - Xbox Edition, and have now just launched an upgraded version of the controller which is designed to let you game seamlessly across all your devices. Compatible with your TV, tablet, phone or PC - this new accessory promises to be lightweight, and the design takes you right back to the good old days with its translucent green casing.

If you've got a passing interest in game design, then this is for you. Double Fine productions have released another video documentary for you to check out - a cool 'The Making of Keeper' Behind-The-Scenes video. Check it out! 'The Making of Keeper' Behind-The-Scenes video Per the folks at Double Fine Productions, "Go behind the scenes for the surprisingly smooth, not at all dramatic development of Double Fine's Keeper! No insider trading, shaky team morale, or risks of studio closure. At least that's what Lee said when we asked him.

Good news for fans that picked up Silent Hill f and perhaps found things a little too tricky! Konami have shared details on a new patch for the game, which sees a Konami adds Silent Hill f 'Casual Difficulty' Mode added to the game, alongside a whole host of improvements and fixes. Check out Silent Hill f's latest patch notes, right here. Konami adds Silent Hill f 'Casual Difficulty' Mode | Silent Hill f latest patch notes | SILENT HILL f | Review - XboxEra With Silent Hill f…

Today, global publisher Simon & Schuster and USA Today bestselling author Kelly Gay have announced that their latest novel in the 'Halo' video game franchise, 'Halo: Edge of Dawn', will begin sales on 16 December. This latest tale follows the Master Chief (SPARTAN-117) who holds the key to unlocking secrets buried deep within Zeta Halo. Yes, he's still on that very Halo installation. "2560. After eliminating War Chief Escharum and sending the Banished leadership into chaos, the Master Chief continues the fight on Zeta Halo, accompanied by his new AI companion and their loyal pilot Fernando Esparza.

We have just heard about a load of cool new hardware that has been revealed by Valve today. The Steam Controller, Steam Machine and Steam Frame are all coming next year - and almost immediately, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has commented on Valve's new hardware announcement. Gaming moves forward when players and developers have more ways to play and create, especially across open platforms. Expanding access across PC, console, and handheld devices reflects a future built on choice, core values that have guided Xbox's vision from the start. As one of… …