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Microsoft 6JN-00048 Dead Cells downloadable game
A downloadable action platformer with roguelike permadeath, branching paths and a wide weapon arsenal for Xbox One
- NameDead Cells Xbox One [Digital Code]
- PublisherMicrosoft
- TypeGame
- ESRB RatingT - Teen (Violence, Blood and Gore, Language)
- GenreAction Platformer
- PackagingDownload
- Roguelike action with permadeath and no checkpoints
- Sprawling cursed island changes layout every run
- Tough but fair combat rewards player skill
- Large weapon variety including swords, bows, spells
- Teen ESRB rating for violence, blood, language
What you get
This digital code delivers the full Dead Cells game for Xbox One. It is a downloadable title published by Microsoft and rated ESRB Teen for violence, blood, gore and language. The purchase grants a licence tied to your Xbox account with no physical media to store or ship.
How it plays over time
The game blends roguelike runs with Metroidvania exploration, so each session can last minutes or hours depending on skill. Permadeath resets progress to the start, yet permanent unlocks such as new paths, mutations and weapons carry over. This loop rewards long-term pattern recognition rather than short bursts of luck.
Account and platform reality
Because the licence is bound to Xbox DRM, the title stays in your library as long as the account exists and the service remains online. There is no disc to resell, lend or play offline on a different profile. Buyers who want a transferable physical copy or a version for other platforms cannot use this code.
Highlights
- Roguelike action with permadeath and no checkpoints
- Sprawling cursed island changes layout every run
- Tough but fair combat rewards player skill
- Large weapon variety including swords, bows, spells
- Teen ESRB rating for violence, blood, language
Specifications
| Name | Dead Cells Xbox One [Digital Code] |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Microsoft |
| Model | 6JN-00048 |
| Type | Game |
| ESRB Rating | T - Teen (Violence, Blood and Gore, Language) |
| Genre | Action Platformer |
| Packaging | Download |
| DRM | XBOX One |
| Feature | Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed Island. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, permadeath and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble, make for a demanding, visceral and cathartic action game. |
| Disclaimer | Copyright 2018 Motion Twin. All rights reserved. |
| Shipping weight | 0.45 kg |
| Package size | 25 × 25 × 25 mm |
Questions about this item
Does the Xbox One digital code need an internet connection and a Microsoft account to install and play?
Yes, the digital code requires an Xbox One console, an active internet connection to redeem and download the game, and a Microsoft account linked to the console. The download size is several gigabytes, so a broadband connection is recommended.
Can I play Dead Cells on my Xbox Series X or Series S using this code?
The digital code is for the Xbox One version of Dead Cells. That version runs on Xbox Series X and Series S through backward compatibility, so you can install and play it on those consoles as well.
Will the game generate noticeable heat or fan noise during long sessions on Xbox One?
Dead Cells is a 2D action platformer with modest system demands. On Xbox One hardware it typically runs at low to moderate load, so fan noise and heat output remain comparable to other digital titles of similar scope.
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