Following mass layoffs and canceled projects, Xbox’s first-party label has quietly disappeared from the company's site.

Attempts by Rare to celebrate its ruby anniversary double as a tragic reminder of the state of the studio under Microsoft.

The most recent update for Minecraft, titled “Chase the Skies,” was released on June 17, 2025, and adds 60+ biomes, new buildable structures, and the ability to explore the overworld from the skies ...