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In the Snapdragon Summit 2026 demo area next to the keynote hall, phones show off the tech revealed during the keynotes — including Adreno Neural Fusion. David Lumb/CNET

Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

Disney has finally answered the rumors that it could buy Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite. Speaking at Bloomberg’s Screentime event this week, Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden made it clear that a deal is not on the table right now.

In the spring, rumors surfaced suggesting that Disney’s leadership would be open to acquiring Epic Games if it ever decided to seek a buyer. Half a year later, Disney’s President and Creative Director Dana Walden partially denied these rumors.

Disney is not considering a full buyout of Epic Games, but has teased future collabs in the next few years that will “demonstrate the value” of the partnership between the two companies.

When it comes to building detailed and immersive worlds, few games do it better than the “BioShock” series. Whether you’re in the depths of the ocean exploring the city of Rapture or high in the clouds wandering around Columbia, the “BioShock” games have a way of enthralling players for hours upon hours. While no game…

Sony released the PlayStation 3 in 2006, and in the years since, it’s been extraordinarily challenging to play the system’s discs on modern consoles. The PlayStation 5’s backward compatibility is limited when it comes to PS3 games, only offering a small selection of cloud-streamed games via a paid service. Modders have been finding ways to…

Epic Games Store is kicking off October with two new free PC games, giving players the opportunity to add $69.98 worth of titles to their libraries for free. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster and Buried Stars are available to claim from October 1 through October 8. System Shock 2 is normally priced at $29.99…

Sony has finally announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October 2026, giving subscribers three new games to claim. As usual, the monthly titles will be available to members across all three subscription tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. 

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