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This Week on Xbox: February 21, 2020

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<p><em>We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!</em></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/19/bring-the-fire-and-fury-with-sea-of-thieves-free-crews-of-rage-update/">Bring the Fire and Fury with Sea of Thieves’ Free Crews of Rage Update</a></strong><br />With recent events on the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fsea-of-thieves%2F9p2n57mc619k%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab" target="_blank"><em>Sea of Thieves</em></a>&nbsp;really heating things up, it seems the fiery temper of a certain Skeleton Lord glimpsed in the most recent Tall Tale is having an impact in unexpected ways. In the free&nbsp;<em>Crews of Rage</em>&nbsp;update, now live for all&nbsp;<em>Sea of Thieves</em>&nbsp;players… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/19/bring-the-fire-and-fury-with-sea-of-thieves-free-crews-of-rage-update/">Read more</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/21/thief-simulator-available-now-xbox/">The Inspiration Behind Thief Simulator, Available Now on Xbox One</a></strong><br />In contrast to reality, you can be whoever you want and do whatever you want in a video game — even in a case, when it’s not necessarily socially accepted or even legal to perform a given action. Keeping that thought deep in our minds, we wanted to make a game where… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/21/thief-simulator-available-now-xbox/">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/21/gears-of-war-unveils-new-action-figures-at-new-york-toy-fair/">Gears of War Unveils New Action Figures at New York Toy Fair</a></strong><br />Building off the excitement around the first wave of Gears of War action figures&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/02/15/gears-of-war-new-line-of-collectibles-and-books-to-debut-at-new-york-toy-fair/" target="_blank">last year</a>, Storm Collectibles and The Coalition are thrilled to debut two new additions at this year’s New York Toy Fair with the new Disciple – Locust Drone and Warden action figures, available later this year… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/21/gears-of-war-unveils-new-action-figures-at-new-york-toy-fair/">Read more</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/20/new-class-warface-xbox/">New Class Introduced in Warface on Xbox One: Enter the Robot SED<br /></a></strong>We are super excited to announce the release of a very special update for&nbsp;<strong><em><a href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fwarface%2Fbq49wq00xtwx">Warface</a>&nbsp;</em></strong>on Xbox One. We daresay that it is the most game changing of all our updates as it alters the key system the game had till now – we have added a new, fifth class. Say hello to SED… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/20/new-class-warface-xbox/">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/20/play-fortnite-chapter-2-season-2-today-xbox/">The Agency is Calling! Play Fortnite Chapter 2- Season 2 Today on Xbox One<br /></a></strong>Play as a spy, join the forces of Ghost or Shadow, sabotage rival agents and take back the island in&nbsp;<strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/fortnite">Fortnite</a></em></strong>&nbsp;Chapter 2 – Season 2, available now for all players on Xbox One. The new season features limited time ops, secret locations, a new Battle Pass and more… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/20/play-fortnite-chapter-2-season-2-today-xbox/">Read more</a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/fan-feedback-new-features-free-update-age-of-wonders-planetfall/"><strong>Fan Feedback Inspires New Features in Free Update for Age of Wonders: Planetfall</strong><br /></a>The teams at Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios have listened to fan feedback and are bringing you a number of great features in The Game Awards nominated strategy game,&nbsp;<em><strong><a href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fage-of-wonders-planetfall%2Fbptkrr85p0jw">Age of Wonders: Planetfall</a></strong></em>&nbsp;on Xbox One. The newest free update introduces a variety of new features… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/fan-feedback-new-features-free-update-age-of-wonders-planetfall/">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/20/free-play-days-valkyria-chronicles-4-naruto-shinobi-striker-shining-resonance-refrain/">Free Play Days – Valkyria Chronicles 4, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, and Shining Resonance Refrain<br /></a></strong>A continent is engulfed in the bitter flames of war in&nbsp;<strong><em>Valkyria Chronicles 4</em></strong>, the Naruto franchise returns in&nbsp;<strong><em>Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker</em></strong>, and it’s up to your squad to stop an Empire from exploiting the power of dragons in&nbsp;<strong><em>Shining Resonance Refrain</em></strong>. It’s another lineup… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/20/free-play-days-valkyria-chronicles-4-naruto-shinobi-striker-shining-resonance-refrain/">Read more</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/19/announcing-living-ship-update-no-mans-sky-xbox/">Announcing the Living Ship Update for No Man’s Sky on Xbox One</a></strong><br /><strong><em><a href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fno-mans-sky%2Fbqvqtl3pch05%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab">No Man’s Sky</a></em></strong>&nbsp;enjoyed a really big year in 2019. The release of the&nbsp;<em>Beyond</em>&nbsp;update in August saw, among many other things, a major overhaul to multiplayer and Xbox One players have always formed a major part of our online community… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/19/announcing-living-ship-update-no-mans-sky-xbox/">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/kingdom-hearts-hd-available-now-xbox-one/">Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Available Now on Xbox One<br /></a></strong>Today, Square Enix and Disney introduced nine unforgettable adventures to players on Xbox One for the first time. The expansive compilations of&nbsp;<a href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fkingdom-hearts-hd-15-25-remix%2F9nhdf1q6hgmh"><strong><em>Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix</em></strong></a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fkingdom-hearts-hd-28-final-chapter-prologue%2F9nb80t1xc43b"><strong><em>Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue</em></strong></a>&nbsp;bring together the previous Kingdom Hearts adventures… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/kingdom-hearts-hd-available-now-xbox-one/">Read more</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/21/snowrunner-announce-xbox-one/">Take on the Wildest Landscapes in SnowRunner with Your Very Own Customized Vehicle<br /></a></strong><em><strong><a href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fsnowrunner-pre-order%2F9p7jn2dd8lmq%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab">SnowRunner</a></strong></em>, the ultimate off-roading experience and bigger, better sequel to&nbsp;<em><a href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fmudrunner%2Fbtsqf5t410c6%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab">MudRunner</a></em>, is&nbsp;<a href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fsnowrunner-pre-order%2F9p7jn2dd8lmq%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab">available for pre-order on Xbox One today from the Microsoft Store</a>. <em>SnowRunner&nbsp;</em>is about three things: big trucks, tough roads, and combining the two for the most fun possible… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/21/snowrunner-announce-xbox-one/">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/bayonetta-vanquish-10th-anniversary-bundle-now-available-xbox-one/">Bayonetta &amp; Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is Now Available on Xbox One<br /></a></strong>Hello there, everyone! Today marks the launch of the&nbsp;<em><strong><a href="http://s.majornelson.com/Proxy.ashx?TSID=98119&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fbayonetta-vanquish-10th-anniversary-bundle%2F9nmkcn016snf">Bayonetta &amp; Vanquish 10<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;Anniversary Bundle</a></strong></em>. To mark this exciting occasion, we wanted to provide some tips and tricks to help you face the challenge both games provide… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/bayonetta-vanquish-10th-anniversary-bundle-now-available-xbox-one/">Read more</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/xbox-and-2k-foundations-honor-local-boys-girls-club-community-at-nba-all-star-2020-in-chicago/">Xbox and 2K Foundations Honor Local Boys &amp; Girls Club Community at NBA All-Star 2020 in Chicago</a></strong><br />As part of NBA All-Star 2020 in the Windy City, Xbox and 2K (publisher of&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/nba-2k20" target="_blank"><em>NBA 2K20</em></a>) celebrated the local community and unveiled a fully-refurbished basketball facility for the Louis L. Valentine Boys &amp; Girls Club of Chicago, with the help of Chicago native and NBA superstar, Anthony Davis… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/xbox-and-2k-foundations-honor-local-boys-girls-club-community-at-nba-all-star-2020-in-chicago/">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/coming-soon-to-xbox-game-pass-for-console-february-2020-wave-2/">Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: Kingdom Hearts III, Yakuza 0, Wasteland Remastered, and More</a></strong><br />We’ve got&nbsp;<em>Kingdom Hearts III</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Yakuza 0</em>, and we’re not done yet.&nbsp;<em>Two Point Hospital is&nbsp;</em>premiering with Xbox Game Pass on day one of availability for console. We’re still not done, because&nbsp;<em>Wasteland Remastered</em>&nbsp;is also available to play the same day as its launch… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/coming-soon-to-xbox-game-pass-for-console-february-2020-wave-2/">Read more</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/coming-soon-to-xbox-game-pass-for-pc-february-wave-2/">Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC: Wasteland Remastered, Two Point Hospital, Yakuza 0 and More<br /></a></strong>After we added last week’s games, we’re including some more to fully take advantage of Leap Day (giving you an extra day of gaming in February we wish we could take credit for). We bring&nbsp;<em>Yakuza 0</em>, you bring the keyboards (we can hear those mechanical clicks from here)… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/18/coming-soon-to-xbox-game-pass-for-pc-february-wave-2/">Read more</a></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/21/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-february-25-to-february-28/">Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 25 to February 28<br /></a></strong>Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One and PC… <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/21/next-week-on-xbox-new-games-february-25-to-february-28/">Read more</a></p>
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