As The Sims celebrates its 25th birthday this week, we spoke to the team about recognizing the milestone, and how the studio continues to preserve the original spirit and humor of the first iconic game.

Discover how @Obsidian has meticulously developed the Living Lands, a wild frontier full of mystery and magic, and positioned it as the centerpiece of their next great RPG @AvowedtheGame.

Next Week on Xbox - Avowed (Premium Edition Early Access), Sid Meier's Civilization VII, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, Afterlove EP, Metal Suits: Counter-attack, and more coming soon!

Candy Crush Solitaire arrives today - we spoke to King about the first new Candy Crush game since 2018:

It's time for #FreePlayDays! Xbox Game Pass Members can play NBA 2K25, while all Xbox members can enjoy Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (MP & Zombies only) and a timed trial for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, no membership needed.

Ahead of PGA TOUR 2K25’s release, check out the new First Look demo. It's your chance to get a hands-on head start with stunning new visuals, new swing mechanics, skill trees—and a lot more:

@EASPORTS @49ers @GamersOutreach Also, EA Sports Madden NFL 25 coming to the Play List for @EAPlay and @XboxGamePass Ultimate members on February 6, 2025!

Discover how historical records and research helped build an authentic Bohemia in @WarhorseStudios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, out on Xbox Series X|S today.

Coming soon to @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC: Avowed, Madden NFL 25, and more!

Next Week on Xbox - Moons of Darsalon, Under Defeat, Rogue Waters, Mechanita, Sugoro Quest: Dice Heroes, Big Helmet Heroes, and more coming soon!

Citizen Sleeper 2 is a compelling evolution that introduces new characters, mechanics and clever new features, allowing your Sleeper to become the quirky, unappointed captain of your very own episodic sci-fi adventure:

To celebrate a year of Indie Selects, we're naming our six must-have games from 2024, and kicking off a huge indie sale:

Get ready for another epic #FreePlayDays this weekend! Xbox Game Pass members can play Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream and The Survivalists for free, and Alan Wake 2 is available as a timed trial for all, no Game Pass membership required.

Join the Xbox Free-To-Play Frenzy! From Jan 28 - Feb 10, explore new adventures, revisit fan favorites & claim exclusive Perks for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. Don't miss out on epic rewards & discounts:

The No Man's Sky Worlds Part II update arrives on Xbox and Xbox Game Pass today, and is free for existing players. Find out more:

In the latest episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we are diving deep into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Sandfall Interactive's Guillaume Broche and Nicholas Maxson-Francombe:

Metaball’s New Year Update arrives today, introducing a story mode, ranked play, new maps, and much more.

As a thank you to game creators, and to shine a light on the games that players loved in 2024, today we’re announcing the recipients of the Xbox Excellence Awards: