The biggest multiplayer Xbox and PC gaming hit of the summer might come from the most unlikely place

FBC Firebreak is a new multiplayer title from Remedy Entertainment, known historically for high-quality single player games. Can they find success in a crowded space?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fbc-firebreak-preview

 Xbox exclusive version of Sea of Thieves drops for 7th anniversary — and boy it is expensive

To celebrate its 7th anniversary, Sea of Thieves has launched the Xbox-exclusive X Edition, a 2025 update packed with all prior content and new Xbox-themed ship sets, costumes, and cosmetics inspired by franchises like Halo and Ori. The X Edition, priced at $63.99 for Game Pass subscribers and $79.99 for others.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-ex

 Overwatch 2 fights back — closing the gap with Marvel Rivals

According to the latest gaming industry data, Overwatch 2 took back some ground from Marvel Rivals, but the latter game remains firmly in the lead.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/overwatch-2-fights-back-closing-the-gap-with-marvel-rivals

 This tiny RTX 4060 Ti pre-built PC is now $400 cheaper

The ASUS G22CH is a compact gaming PC complete with an RTX 4060 Ti and Intel Core i7-14700F. You can now pick it up for less than you'd pay for individual parts.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/asus-rog-g22ch-newegg-deal

 Jack Black logged more than 100 hours in Minecraft while on set for the movie

In a new interview, Mojang's senior director Torfi Frans Ólafsson discussed the challenges of adapting Minecraft’s open-ended gameplay into a linear narrative while meeting the expectations of a multi-generational fanbase. Jack Black, cast as Steve, embraced the role with gusto, logging over 100 hours in Minecraft on Xbox during production.

https://www.windo

 Xbox's South of Midnight has gone gold ahead of launch

South of Midnight has gone gold, meaning the southern adventure from Xbox and Compulsion Games is now set to launch soon.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/south-of-midnight-gone-gold-launch

 I found out Assassin's Creed Shadows doesn't let you upgrade or customize gear right away — but here's how to unlock it

Assassin's Creed Shadow is a massive action-RPG, which means a lot of gear to collect. You have to complete a specific quest to upgrade or customize it, though.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-gear-upgrades-and-customization-unlock

 Popular Day One journal app finally lands on Windows

Popular journal app "Day One" now has a Windows 11 app available through the Microsoft Store. Day One has been available on macOS, iOS, Android, and the web for years, and it now has an app for PCs.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/popular-day-one-journal-app-finally-lands-on-windows


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