Tag: Redfall
News Arkane Austin Seemingly Returning To Single-Player Project Following Release Of Redfall
New job listings hint at what's to come
At this point we all know what happened with Redfall earlier this year - Arkane Austin's 2023 shooter just didn't hit the mark, leading fans to question why the longtime single-player developer pivoted to a multiplayer project. Well, regardless of the team's motive for the move, it doesn't appear to have been...
News Redfall Update 1.11 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Just a small hotfix
Redfall might have been a disappointment for many players at launch, but Arkane Studios is still busy working away on updates to improve the experience — with a 60FPS performance mode also coming at some point in the future. The latest update for the game arrives in the form of Hotfix v1.11, which is mainly focused around...
News Xbox's Redfall Plan 'Right Now' Is To Keep The Studio Open & Working On Updates
"They are hard at work"
It's not exactly a secret that Redfall ended up being a big disappointment for Xbox when it launched last month, and over the past week, various Xbox executives have been asked about the game and how the team feels about it. Speaking to Axios, Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty advised that he felt "accountable" over the...
News Redfall Dev Had 'Tunnel Vision' During Development, Says Xbox Game Studios Boss
"They just had a little bit of tunnel vision"
It's no secret that development on Redfall didn't exactly go to plan - as evidenced by the state of the game when it finally released in May 2023. Since launch, Phil Spencer has come out and said that he's "disappointed" with how he handled the release, and now a fellow Xbox exec has made some...
News Redfall Patch 1.1 Out Now As Developer Provides Update On 60FPS Mode
Full patch notes included
In and amongst all of the Xbox Games Showcase news, we have information on our very first Redfall patch! Version 1.1 of Arkane's Game Pass FPS is out now, and the team has also provided a brief update on the upcoming 60FPS mode. This patch focuses on the game's graphics and enemy AI mostly, and as you've probably already...
Report Redfall Playtesters 'Shocked' At How Little The Game Changed During Development
Bloomberg has the scoop
Oh boy, here we go. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has just dropped a report on the inner workings of Redfall, detailing multiple aspects of development that seemed to go south at Arkane Austin - the team behind Bethesda's new Xbox exclusive IP. Neither Xbox nor Bethesda provided comment for the report, but Schreier spoke to...
News Xbox's Redfall Drops Out Of US Top Played Charts Less Than A Month After Launch
Here's hoping the 60FPS patch helps out
It's perhaps not a huge surprise to hear that Redfall, Arkane's latest Xbox launch, is no longer charting as a top played game on Xbox Live - at least in the US. Yep, less than a month after its Xbox Game Pass launch, Redfall is now no longer included in Xbox's 'most played games' list in the region...
Reaction Zelda Reviews & Redfall Woes Put The Pressure On Xbox Exclusive Starfield
We need a smooth landing
Well, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reviews are in and this is quickly becoming a Game of the Year contender already! Sitting at a blistering 96 on Metacritic and 97 on Open Critic, Nintendo's latest Zelda adventure is seemingly one of the greats - an
News Redfall Dev Reveals Sadness Over 'Mean Spirited' Feedback From Peers
"I am human, I have feelings"
It's fair to say last week's launch of Redfall on Xbox Game Pass didn't go quite the way anyone had hoped it would, and therefore there was a lot of negativity floating around the various Xbox communities following the game's release. Something that particularly shocked a Senior 2D Artist on Redfall, however, was the...
Talking Point What Do You Think Of Redfall So Far?
Does it mark a fall from grace?
Redfall landed on Xbox Game Pass earlier this week, and it's safe to say it's been a pretty controversial launch on the whole. 30FPS is the only way to play on console, the game has arrived with a litany of bugs and glitches, and to be quite frank
News Xbox's Phil Spencer: 'I'm Upset With Myself' Over Redfall Launch
"There's nothing that's more difficult for me than disappointing the Xbox community"
As you may have already seen, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer has earlier today taken part in a very candid interview with the Kinda Funny Xcast crew over on YouTube. As we're still very much into Redfall's launch week, the game was of course a hot topic on the show, and its...
News Phil Spencer Says Xbox 'Needs To Improve' Its Development Process
"I think we need to improve on engaging in games that are midway through production"
In a first appearance since the launch of Redfall, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer today featured on a Kinda Funny podcast to discuss the state of Xbox moving forward. Naturally, the discussion quickly moved to Redfall's launch and how Xbox might go about navigating its...
Video Redfall Xbox Series X Vs. Xbox Series S Vs. PC Comparison
Here's how the console versions compare to PC
A lot has been said about Arkane's decision to launch Redfall at 30FPS on console - even if a 60FPS performance patch is planned for a future update. With all the talk surrounding the game's technical details, we decided to put together a comparison video showcasing how each platform compares from a...
News Redfall Dev Says The Team Is 'Continuing To Improve' The Xbox Title
"May have had a rocky start, but we're continuing to improve on it"
Redfall has gotten off to a rocky start on Xbox Game Pass so far - evidenced by a substantial amount of glitches already circulating online and on social media. However, the team at Arkane is seemingly already working on improving the shape of the game on Xbox and PC. Arkane...
Random Redfall Players Are Encountering Some Hilarious Glitches On Xbox
Vampires love a good T-pose
Redfall has just hit Xbox Game Pass this week, and admittedly, it hasn't released in the best state - with Xbox and PC players encountering crashes, bugs and all sorts of glitches so far. If you've not run into anything like this yourself just yet, here's a look at what you've potentially been missing out on. Some common...
News Xbox Players Encouraged To Change Two Camera Settings In Redfall
"You'll instantly have a much better experience"
Redfall's Xbox Game Pass launch has finally arrived, and in and amongst a range of initial impressions, players have started to mess around with the in-game settings to make for a smoother experience all round. Much has been said abo
News Redfall Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 2)
Included with your subscription
If you've somehow managed to miss this over the last few hours, Redfall is now available on Xbox Game Pass. Arkane's new vampiric looter shooter has arrived on the service day one - across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. Reviews and impressions started to hit the web late last night, including our own written...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Redfall On Xbox Game Pass
It's a bit of a bloodbath!
Redfall is now officially available on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, and as you've probably seen it's shocking in all sorts of ways... We've already shared our own review here on Pure Xbox - concluding Redfall is "not bad" with a six out of ten score: "If you come at it looking for a chilled out bit of vampire hunting...
Review Redfall - Arkane's Undead Experiment Brings Mixed Results To Xbox Game Pass
Stranger Fangs
After multiple delays, and the somewhat controversial decision to launch on current-gen consoles at a locked 30FPS, Arkane Studios has finally managed to get Redfall out the door and into the hands of Xbox Game Pass players. This is a game we’ve been really digging the style of from what we’ve seen in pre-release footage, with its...
News Xbox Game Pass Players Are 'Heading For New Zealand' To Play Redfall Early
Making the virtual trip?
It's that time once again! On the eve of Redfall's big Xbox Game Pass launch, players are discovering that with a simple settings change they can play the game a full 12 hours early. Yep, Arkane's new vampiric looter shooter has officially landed in New Zealand, which means that the nation is about to fill up with Xbox Game...
News Redfall Launch Event Announced Alongside Even More Custom Xbox Hardware
They're going to town with Redfall!
Xbox and Bethesda are kicking their Redfall promotion efforts into overdrive right now, and the teams' latest announcement is for a 'Launch Celebration' event on Twitch. During the livestream, Arkane will be granting an opportunity for fans to win a brand new custom Xbox Series X bundle. The new system is the...
Guide Redfall: Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
Everything you need to know for launch
After what feels like a very long time of waiting, Arkane's Redfall release is finally upon us! As the studio is now under the Microsoft banner, Redfall is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one, so we thought we'd put together a quick guide with all the Redfall release times,
News Redfall Launch Trailer Welcomes Game Pass Players To Arkane's Vampiric World
Wash away the rain
Arkane has delivered the big launch trailer for Redfall, and it's a goodie! We're treated to lots of new shots of Redfall gameplay here, perfectly matched with a sombre cover of Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun. Splendid. As we recently highlighted as part of the game's latest preview, the team has again focused on how solo play...
News Redfall Case Spotted With 'No 60FPS' Sticker Looks Hella Dodgy
Is this thing real?!
Okay, so, most of you who've been keeping up with upcoming Xbox exclusive Redfall will have heard about the game's lack of a 60FPS performance mode at launch. It's coming, but Arkane seemingly needs more time to deliver a smooth 60FPS option, and if a new boxart image doing the rounds is to be believed, retail stores are making...
News Redfall Preload Now Live On Xbox Game Pass, Ranging From 40GB To 103GB
Time to clear some space
It's almost time for the highly anticipated release of Redfall on Xbox Game Pass, and you can finally begin preloading the game today across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, with different download sizes for each. The Xbox Series S version of Redfall is currently sitting around 40GB, the Xbox Series X version is around...
News Redfall Bites Onto Xbox Design Lab With 5 Limited Edition Controllers
Available now!!
Microsoft is gearing up for Redfall's imminent release with a new range of Xbox Design Lab controller options. Five unique limited edition controller faceplates have been added to Xbox's custom controller suite, and we have to say, these are some good looking pads. Four of them are based on each of Redfall's playable characters;...
Poll Are You Still Excited For Redfall To Hit Xbox Game Pass Next Week?
Seven days to go!
So far this week, things have been eerily quiet on the Redfall front, at least directly from Xbox or Bethesda. Sure, we've seen a new dynamic background hit Xbox Series consoles, but the game still isn't ready to preload yet, and we've seen no signs of a launch trailer or anything of the sort - at least at the time of writing. We...
News Xbox Adds A Brand-New Dynamic Background For Series X|S Owners
Prepare for the release of Redfall
If you're looking to freshen up your Xbox Series X|S dashboard, you might want to check out the latest dynamic background available. This time around, it's based on Arkane Austin's upcoming co-op vampire FPS, Redfall. To apply it, you'll need to head over to the Settings menu > Personalisation > My...
News Redfall Final Preview Shows Huge Differences Between Solo And Co-Op Play
Vampires are always present though
Redfall is a little over a week away at this point, and ahead of its May 2nd launch on Xbox Game Pass, outlet IGN has dropped a final preview detailing all things solo and co-op gameplay. Co-op is clearly the focus for large parts of this preview though, with the majority of IGN's gameplay showing a team of...
News Bethesda Introduces The Four Main Stars Of Redfall's Story Campaign
Who will you choose?
Over the last few weeks, as we near Redfall's Xbox Game Pass launch, the team at Arkane Studios has been slowly revealing the game's cast of playable characters. At the start of April we learnt about Telekinetic engineering gal Layla, and since then the dev team has gradually revealed the full launch day roster for Redfall. So,...
Poll Do You Think Starfield Will Contain A 'Performance Mode' On Xbox Series X|S?
Or will it be a 30FPS title
Unless you've been living under a rock since, err... about this time yesterday, you'll have seen Arkane's announcement that Redfall will only run at 30FPS on launch day. A Performance Mode patch is planned for after release, but as things stand the team is only aiming for a 30FPS Quality Mode on day one. This revelation...
News Xbox Fans Call On Bethesda To Delay Redfall Until 60FPS Is Ready
"I am on board this hype train"
As we've already seen, yesterday's news about Redfall launching with just a 30FPS Quality Mode on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S didn't go down well, and it's even led to some calls to delay the game. We received plenty of comments along these lines here at Pure Xbox, and it extended to social media:...
News Redfall Will Only Run At 30FPS When It Launches On Xbox Series X And S
'Quality' mode is the only day one option
Arkane Studios has announced that its upcoming Xbox exclusive, Redfall, will only run at 30FPS on Xbox Series X and S. The team has confirmed that a 'Performance' mode will be arriving at a later date, but a high frame rate option will not be ready for launch. With this bombshell of a news drop, we now know...
News Bethesda's Stunning Redfall Xbox Series X Console Is Up For Grabs
Looking very vampiric!
Redfall is just a few short weeks away now, and the teams over at Bethesda and Arkane are starting to really ramp up their marketing efforts ahead of May 2nd. We're seeing plenty of the game in action at the minute (in part thanks to an IGN First promotion), and now the teams have worked with Microsoft to create a limited...
News Redfall Raw Gameplay Shows More Authentic Look At Arkane's Xbox Shooter
To... mixed results
Upcoming Xbox FPS Redfall is part of 'IGN First' for the month of April, and that means that some of the team at the gaming & entertainment outlet have now played Arkane's shooter first hand. And over the weekend, that has resulted in a proper look at some authentic Redfall co-op gameplay. We say authentic because while any...
News New Redfall Trailer Highlights The Telekinetic Abilities Of Layla
"Meet the Heroes of Redfall: Layla Ellison"
We're fast approaching the release of Redfall on Xbox Game Pass on May 2nd, 2023, and ahead of that date, Arkane is giving us a glimpse at each Hero in the game - starting with the "Telekinetic Threat", Layla. This video shows off a bit of backstory for Layla, followed by some snippets of gameplay. She's...
News Arkane 'Very Proud' Of Lack Of Microtransactions In Redfall
"If you find a costume in the game, then you can have it..."
We're now finally just a few short weeks away from the launch of Redfall as part of Xbox Game Pass on May 2nd, 2023, and you'll be glad to know that everything you see in the base version of the game will be accessible on XGP. In other words, there are no microtransactions integrated into...
News Microsoft Issues Statement In Response To 'Redfall On PS5' Reports
Setting the record straight
Earlier this week, we were treated to a massive set of hands-on previews for Bethesda's Redfall, which looks to be another fantastic day one addition to the Xbox Game Pass library, arriving in May of 2023. At the same time, an interview was pub
News Redfall Campaign Length Revealed In New Developer Interview
It sounds like there's plenty of side content too
We're starting to hear a lot about Redfall as of late, including some very positive previews which are always nice to see just before launch! The team has also touched base with various outlets discussing different elements of the game, and a new interview reveals how long we can expect to spend with...
Report Redfall Was 'Immediately Cancelled' For PS5 Following Xbox Takeover
"It was a change with capital C"
Update: Microsoft has since issued a response to this, which you can read elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="147018"> Original story: To the surprise of very few, it turns out Redfall was planned for PlayStation at one point. Then, Microsoft ended up taking over Arkane Studios, and the decision was...
News Redfall Dev Arkane Is Already Working On Removing Always-Online Requirement
But it'll take some work
Early last month, we caught wind of the fact that Arkane's upcoming open world shooter, Redfall, would need a constant online connection to function - even in single player. The news was confirmed via a developer FAQ page, but it seems that the team has taken the fan reception from its discovery to heart. In an interview...
News Redfall Dubbed 'Serious GOTY Contender' As Hands-On Previews Go Live
"Redfall has already done enough to convince me..."
Today's the day for Bethesda's Redfall, as the first selection of hands-on previews have just gone live! Various outlets have been getting to play the game recently, and the first impressions seem to be largely positive, albeit with plenty of question marks still surrounding various aspects of how...
News Redfall Story Trailer Introduces Arkane's Vampiric World To Xbox Game Pass Players
This world bites back
Arkane's upcoming Xbox console exclusive Redfall arrives in early May, and in recent weeks the team has been diving deeper into what this open world FPS will bring to Xbox players. This time around, we're being treated to a good look at what Arkane fans will no doubt be most excited for - the game's backstory. The above story...
News Redfall Xbox Crossplay Details Shared In Arkane Community Q&A
Squad up
Redfall is just two months away from launching on Xbox Game Pass, and details on Arkane's upcoming open world shooter continue to drop ahead of release. We know that you can play the game in solo, we know it will ship on a disc at retail, and now we know that players across platforms can hook up in co-op. Bethesda and Arkane have c
News Redfall Open World Shown Off In Extended Look At Arkane's Game Pass Shooter
Coming exclusively to Xbox & PC this May
Arkane is bringing its newest FPS to Xbox Game Pass on day one in May 2023, and as we near the game's upcoming launch date, the team continues to show off heftier chunks of Redfall gameplay, as expected. Well, this latest look — which arrives via IGN's 'Fan Fest' event — is all about Redfall's open world...
News Redfall Physical Release Will Contain A Disc After All, Bethesda Updates FAQ Page
Update: Bethesda has clarified the situation
Update (22:30 GMT): Bethesda has made an update to its Redfall FAQ page to clarify the situation, confirming that the Xbox physical release will ship with a Blu-ray disc. Phew! Here's the team's updated FAQ answer, which is a little clearer this time around: "The physical retail version of the Redfall...
News Redfall Requires 'Persistent' Online Connection Even In Single-Player
Bethesda FAQ page confirms
Following last month's Xbox Developer Direct showcase, we now know quite a bit more about Arkane's open world shooter Redfall, including a proper nailed-on release date for the game. In light of the latest gameplay deep dive, and the release date reveal, the team at Bethesda has updated Redfall's FAQ page, and it provides...
News Redfall's 'Bite Back Upgrade' Looks A Hard Sell Even For Xbox Game Pass Members
Just a nibble
We're very, very happy to see Arkane's Redfall finally dated; slotting into the upcoming Xbox Game Pass 2023 schedule on May 2nd. While the game's inclusion in Microsoft's subscription service provides incredible value (the game is $70 to buy separately), we're not quite sure the same can be said for its Deluxe upgrade. Yep, alongside...
News Arkane's Redfall Releases This May On Xbox Game Pass
Slay those vampires
Microsoft and Bethesda have announced that Redfall, the upcoming vampire slaying shooter from Arkane Studios, hits Xbox Series X and S on May 2nd, 2023. As usual, the title will be available day one for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The grand reveal arrived during Xbox's first ever Developer Direct showcase, which delivered a huge...
News Redfall 'Deluxe Upgrade' Leak Gives Us First Evidence Of Xbox Price Increases
The game will still launch on Xbox Game Pass though
Redfall is one of Xbox's major AAA releases for the first half of 2023, and while the game will of course launch day one on Xbox Game Pass, a new European leak has given us our first glimpse at Xbox's confirmed price hikes. According to well-known leaker