Starfield is climbing the PlayStation Store’s pre-order charts ahead of its April 7 PS5 launch, even after a divisive run on Xbox and PC. The jump suggests Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG may get a real second life on Sony’s platform.
Xbox is testing a batch of long-requested console features for select Insiders, including more Home groups, custom user colors, and per-game Quick Resume controls. The update also adds profile badges to the Guide as Microsoft pushes more personalization changes to Xbox this year.
Microsoft says its Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is returning in some form later this year. The move comes as the company prepares to celebrate the Xbox brand’s 25th anniversary.
Microsoft says its Gaming Copilot AI assistant will arrive on current-generation Xbox consoles later in 2026. The feature can answer gameplay questions, recommend games, and provide account information while players are in-game.