Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 1h ago · 29 sources tracked

Xbox Creates New 'Exclusive' Label For Eligible Games On Console

Xbox is implementing new visual labels on its dashboard and store pages. This includes a specific tag for exclusive games and a new platform label for handheld devices. The store is also adding new titles and Game Pass benefits.

RSS Source map (25)

What changed

Microsoft added an Xbox Handheld logo to store listings and announced the Xbox release of Wuthering Waves.

Live updates

  1. Xbox Updates Store Branding and Game Availability

    Xbox is implementing new visual labels on its dashboard and store pages. This includes a specific tag for exclusive games and a new platform label for handheld devices. The store is also adding new titles and Game Pass benefits.

    What's confirmed:

    • Microsoft introduced an Xbox Handheld logo and platform label to official game store pages in June 2026.
    • Wuthering Waves will launch on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on July 10th.
    • Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play open-world action RPG.
    • The European Commission approved Microsoft's 7.5-billion-dollar acquisition of Bethesda.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wuthering Waves will offer Xbox Game Pass benefits including an exclusive Sigil and a repeating gift pack.
    confidence 90%

  2. Xbox Introduces Exclusive Label to Console Dashboard

    Xbox is adding a visual tag to its dashboard to highlight exclusive games. This move aims to clarify the company's exclusivity strategy. The tag is already visible on the E-Day tile.

    What's confirmed:

    • Xbox is adding a new dashboard label for eligible exclusive games.
    • The new visual tag appears on the E-Day tile.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The new Xbox CEO may keep games such as Gears of War off PlayStation.
    confidence 90%

  3. Xbox Introduces Console Exclusive Label to Dashboard

    Xbox is adding an "EXCLUSIVE" label to its console dashboard. This update helps players identify titles that are Xbox console exclusives. The move follows a period of inconsistent messaging regarding Microsoft's platform strategy.

    What's confirmed:

    • Xbox is adding an "EXCLUSIVE" label to its console dashboard.
    • The label identifies games positioned as Xbox console exclusives.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Gears of War: E-Day is an Xbox Console Exclusive and will not come to PS5.
    • Gears of War: E-Day is the first Xbox console exclusive under CEO Asha Sharma.
    confidence 90%

  4. Xbox Introduces Exclusive Label for Console Dashboards

    Xbox has added a new exclusive label to Series X|S dashboards to identify console-exclusive titles. This move follows announcements regarding the exclusivity of upcoming games. The change aims to clarify the company's evolving strategy for players.

    What's confirmed:

    • Xbox rolled out a new exclusive label on Series X|S dashboards.
    • Gears of War: E-Day is a console exclusive arriving October 6.
    • Clockwork Revolution is a console exclusive launching in 2027.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Xbox is planning to dramatically rethink its position on exclusive games after sending many to PlayStation.
    • The exclusive label may appear in locations other than the dashboard.
    • Users have had mixed reactions to the dashboard change.
    confidence 90%