The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 delivered an electrifying lineup, revealing a myriad of games that players can eagerly anticipate. Fans of Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios, and numerous other partners were treated to thrilling previews of upcoming titles, both for beloved franchises and fresh new adventures.
Major Franchise Comebacks and New Titles
Enthusiasts can look forward to spectacular returns with Gears of War: E-Day and Doom: The Dark Ages, alongside exciting glimpses of State of Decay 3, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Perfect Dark, and South of Midnight. Additionally, Starfield: Shattered Space made its grand debut. For World of Warcraft fans, the showcase revealed the release date for The War Within, the next expansion set in Azeroth.
Partner Highlights and Gameplay Premieres
Partner studios didn’t disappoint, with a world-first gameplay reveal of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, introductions to future party members in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and the exciting return of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater. There were also exhilarating new titles such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Atomfall, and Winter Burrow making their debuts.
New Hardware Announcements
Adding to the excitement, Xbox announced three new Xbox Series X|S console options, set to enhance their lineup this holiday season. These new models promise the same speed and performance, with added design, storage, and price options to suit various needs. The new options include a 1TB Series S in Robot White, an all-digital Xbox Series X, and a 2TB Xbox Series X Special Edition in Galaxy Black.
Upcoming Titles from Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, and Xbox Game Studios
Age of Mythology: Retold
World’s Edge showcased a trailer for the much-anticipated Age of Mythology: Retold, merging elements from the beloved 2002 game with modern real-time strategy design, visuals, and gameplay. The game is set to launch on September 4, 2024, and will be available on both PC and console at release.
Avowed
Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed offered a new look at its captivating story, introducing players to the Living Lands and a thrilling narrative set for release in 2024.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
The latest installment in the iconic franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, arrives on October 25. The game promises a mind-bending spy action thriller set in the early 1990s, with new features like Omnimovement and a return to Classic Prestige and Round-Based Zombies.
Doom: The Dark Ages
Revealed worldwide, Doom: The Dark Ages is set for 2025. This prequel to Doom (2016) promises grounded, hard-hitting combat and epic battles, featuring a colossal Atlan mech and a jet-fueled, cybernetic war dragon.
Fable
Playground Games’ Fable series returned with a darker take, featuring Humphry, a fallen hero played by Matt King, who must come out of retirement to save Albion from a mysterious threat.
Gears of War: E-Day
Gears of War: E-Day revisits the pivotal Emergence Day, set 14 years before the original game. The trailer, crafted by The Coalition and Blur Studio, featured stunning visuals and an instrumental version of ‘Mad World,’ reimagined by Adam Lastiwka.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
A new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle showcased thrilling gameplay and pivotal scenes, sending players on an adventurous trek through the Himalayas.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
The upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, set for release on November 19, promises an unprecedented flight simulation experience, featuring diverse aircraft, detailed airports, and stunning renditions of Earth.
Perfect Dark
A gameplay reveal for Perfect Dark introduced players to a near-future ecological sci-fi story where Joanna Dark hunts down the world’s most wanted criminal.
South of Midnight
Compulsion Games showcased South of Midnight, featuring Hazel and her companion Catfish as they navigate the darkly gorgeous Deep South and face monstrous foes like Two-Toed Tom.
State of Decay 3
State of Decay 3’s new trailer highlighted an ambitious open-world zombie survival game, promising a massive leap forward for the series.
World Premieres and New Games from Xbox Partners
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Launching on November 15, Assassin’s Creed Shadows transports players to 16th-century Japan with two protagonists, Yasuke and Naoe, each offering unique abilities and equipment.
Atomfall
Inspired by a real-world nuclear disaster, Atomfall offers a single-player survival-action experience set in post-war Britain, blending folk horror and classic British sci-fi.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
This reactive turn-based RPG transports players to a surrealist world inspired by France’s La Belle Epoque, filled with deadly adversaries and fabled creatures.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
BioWare’s new trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduced players to their team of companions, promising a vibrant land of rugged wilderness and glittering cities to explore.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
Set to release on July 18, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn offers brutal, fast-paced combat with a blend of classic Souls mechanics.
FragPunk
FragPunk debuted as a frantic, squad-based, 5v5 hero shooter, promising fast-paced combat and a multitude of synergies and counterplays.
Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
Set for release on October 29, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure marks the return of Max Caulfield in a supernatural murder mystery, featuring parallel realities.
Mecha Break
A multiplayer mech-based shooter, Mecha Break allows players to customize mechs and battle colossal war machines in various game modes, with a closed beta coming in August 2024.
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
This new take on the classic title uses Unreal Engine 5 to create an immersive experience while retaining legacy controls and voice lines.
Mixtape: Nothing But the Hits
From the developers of The Artful Escape, Mixtape follows three friends on a final adventure, blending gameplay, narrative, and music from iconic bands.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 trailer showcased new gameplay and narrative elements, promising a non-linear storyline and boundless potential in the unforgiving landscape.
Winter Burrow
A cozy woodland survival game, Winter Burrow allows players to build their dream burrow and explore a charming, snow-coated world as a tiny mouse.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Set in the late Ming Dynasty, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike action RPG where players battle grotesque abominations and uncover dark secrets.
New Updates for Live Games
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
Blizzard announced Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, set to release on October 8, featuring a new class and co-op activities in a jungle region.
The Elder Scrolls Online
Celebrating a decade, The Elder Scrolls Online invites players to explore Tamriel with a new trailer and the latest chapter, The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road.
Fallout 76: Skyline Valley
Launching on June 12, Skyline Valley expands the Fallout 76 world map with new regions, events, and bosses.
Sea of Thieves Season 13
The new Sea of Thieves trailer introduces Captain Flameheart and invites players to command his flagship, adding a thrilling new dimension to the game.
World of Warcraft: The War Within
This upcoming expansion – the first of three in The Worldsoul Saga – will draw you deep into the mythology of World of Warcraft, weaving narrative threads from the past two decades together in a way that will captivate players both old and new. For a limited time, Blizzard is offering the Welcome to Azeroth Bundle, which includes everything players need to begin their adventure in Azeroth. The bundle includes the current expansion – the critically acclaimed Dragonflight – a level 60 character boost, and 60 days of game time, for $24.99. The War Within is set to launch on August 26.
Starfield Shattered Space
Deep in the dark reaches of space, the followers of the Great Serpent live shrouded in mystery. Begin an epic new story and explore House Va’ruun territory in Shattered Space, Starfield’s first major expansion. Watch the reveal trailer now and experience the story of House Va’ruun when Shattered Space launches later this year.
In addition to the first look at Shattered Space, highlights from Starfield‘s latest major update were shared immediately following the Xbox Showcase. Official mod support with the launch of Creations, the first new quest DLC with the introduction of Trackers Alliance, new bounty hunting features, and improvements to melee weapons are the highlights of Starfield’s June Update. The June Update is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC
The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 was a thrilling extravaganza, setting the stage for an incredible year of gaming. Whether you’re a fan of classic franchises or looking for the next big adventure, there’s something for everyone in the exciting lineup revealed at this year’s event.
Complete Xbox Games Showcase 2024 Livestream:
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- PlayStation State of Play May 2024
- Horror Game Awards May 2024
- Guerilla Collective 2024 Showcase
- The Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2024
- Summer Game Fest 2024
- Latin American Games Showcase 2024
- Women-Led Games Showcase 2024
- Devolver Direct 2024
- Day of the Devs 2024
- Future of Play 2024
- Wholesome Direct 2024
- Future Games Show 2024
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