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TheXboxplatform was significantly bolstered recently with the global approval of its Activision-Blizzard acquisition, marking the finalization of the most expensive acquisition in gaming history. While many fans are focused on the future and what kind of perks this move will bring, there are still a lot of unrelated happenings in the very near future that are still worthy of attention and excitement.
November 14 is a not-so-distant date that is set to bring an abundance of anticipated content to theXboxplatform, with three popular Xbox Game Pass titles receiving exciting updates. Fans of theAge of Empires,Halo, andForzafranchises should pay close attention to November 14, with installments of these IPs all receiving huge boosts of content on the upcoming date.
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November 14 Will See Updates For Three Popular Xbox Titles
The fact that three popular titles are all receiving large-scale updates on the same day may be purely coincidental, but they are all linked by their presence on the popularXbox Game Pass service. In all, November 14 will bring content updates to the following releases:
November 14: Age of Empires 4: The Sultans Ascend
Age of Empires 4is set to launch itsThe Sultans Ascendexpansion on November 14, bringing the popular RTS title to the Middle East. The expansion will feature a detailed new campaign centered around the Holy Crusades, as well as the introduction oftwo brand-new playable civilizations inAge of Empires 4, the Japanese and the Byzantines. In total,The Sultans Ascendexpansion forAge of Empires 4includes:
Age of Empires 4
Two New Civilizations, 8 New Maps - Lead the mighty Malians of West Africa as one of the richest trading nations of all-time as you focus on strong economic prowess in mining and investing in gold.Or assemble one of the longest lasting empires in history with the Ottoman civilization and its well-trained military force, which features the largest gunpowder siege weapons available – the Great Bombards – mighty cannons that can fell any opponents who stand in your way.Customize Your Game with Mods (Beta) - Chart your own course with powerful creator tools in the latest beta release of Mod Editor. Sculpt your own skirmish and multiplayer maps, craft unique mission scenarios, forge data driven tuning packs and envision new modes of play for Age of Empires IV.Return to History – The past is prologue as you are immersed in a rich historical setting of 10 diverse civilizations across the world from the English to the Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources, and lead your troops to battle on land and at sea in 4 distinct campaigns with 35 missions that span across 500 years of history from the Dark Ages up to the Renaissance.
November 14: Halo Infinite: Combined Arms
Halo Infiniteis also set for some exciting introductions on November 14, with the date heraldingthe release of the Combined Arms operation. Operations are a new type of content delivery forHalo Infinite, with Combined Arms coming as part of Season 5 of the title.Infinite’s Operations are set to replace the “Events” system that the game has enjoyed in the past, with Operations still being themed in-game events that can last between four and six weeks.
Season 5 ofHalo Infiniteis going to be split between two Operations, with Combined Arms being the first. Each Operation will come with a free 20-Tier Operations Pass, with players having the choice to upgrade to a Premium Pass that has more attractive rewards. Combined Arms will last until December 19, when it will be replaced by another Operation named Winter Contingency 3. Through Game Pass, players will havecomplete access toHalo Infiniteand its upcoming Operations at no extra cost.
November 14: Forza Motorsport Update 2
Lastly, November 14 will also see the introduction ofForza Motorsport’s second major content update, which will be made free to all players. The biggest allure of the update is the launch of the brand-new Yas Marina Track, alongside the following additions:
Forza Motorsport’s first major content update gave a huge boost to the game’s overall experience, and many fans are expecting the upcoming update to have a similar impact. This, combined with big content milestones forAge of Empires 4andHalo Infinite, is shaping up to make November 14 an unmissable jam-packed day for Xbox fans.
