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Kiki Wolfkill has left Microsoft after 28 years. Windows Central reports her last role centered on Xbox Film/TV and transmedia work, following earlier Halo leadership at 343 Industries.

Game Pass Ultimate fell from $29.99 to $22.99 a month on April 21, 2026, while PC Game Pass dropped from $16.49 to $13.99. Future Call of Duty titles move off day-one Game Pass and arrive around the following holiday season.

Windows Central reported on April 17 that Microsoft public-facing backend references tied to TRITON and Duet point to a possible Xbox Cloud Gaming monthly time allowance.

According to a leaked internal memo obtained by The Verge, Xbox chief Asha Sharma told staff that Game Pass has become too expensive for players and needs a better value equation. No immediate change was announced, but Microsoft appears to be weighing a more flexible long-term model.

Xbox Wire says Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 will air on April 16 with 4A Games and Deep Silver. The show is positioned as the first public look at the fourth mainline Metro game.

In an April 8, 2026 Xbox Wire post, Microsoft said select Xbox Insiders can start testing refreshed Achievement notifications, profile controls for hiding games, and new highlights for 100% completed titles. The company plans to expand the rollout to more Insiders over time before broader availability for all players.

The official Mortal Shell II gameplay reveal confirms beta registration, Steam and console wishlists, and a 2026 release window for a standalone sequel built around three warrior Shells and a hostile interconnected open world.

A strong r/Games post is amplifying Xbox's March 30 announcement that the June 7 showcase will be followed immediately by a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct, alongside Xbox FanFest and streams in over 40 languages.

Supergiant Games says Hades II comes to Xbox Series X|S + Game Pass and PlayStation 5 on April 14, 2026, with 120 frames per second support on Xbox Series X and PS5 plus a same-day patch carrying bonus content and quality-of-life improvements.

GamesRadar reports analyst Rhyss Elliott of Alinea Analytics estimates Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies across PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a little under 70% of sales coming from Steam.

Forza Horizon 6 now lists GTX 1650-level minimum PC specs on Steam, while the official FAQ confirms Windows handheld support and a 2026-05-19 launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Xbox says its March 26 Partner Preview will feature third-party updates, new reveals, Game Pass news, and named appearances from Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.