A Welcome Return from The Greats
· Gears of War: E-Day: This prequel focuses on Emergence Day, featuring Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago battling the Locust Horde.
· Doom: The Dark Ages: Set before Doom (2016), this game follows the Slayer fighting demonic hordes with powerful weapons, a mech, and a cybernetic war dragon.
· State of Decay 3: The latest installment in the zombie survival series promises an expansive open world and new challenges.
· Age of Mythology: Retold: World’s Edge revealed gameplay for this reimagining of the classic strategy game, launching on September 4, 2024.
More Information on Expected Games from Xbox Game Studios
· Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Join Indiana Jones on an adventure in the Himalayas, complete with perilous treks and ancient mysteries.
· Avowed: Set in the Living Lands, this RPG from Obsidian Entertainment features a gripping story and memorable companions.
· Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Arriving October 25, this game introduces new gameplay mechanics and an engaging 1990s spy thriller storyline.
· Fable: A new trailer introduces Humphry, a retired hero forced back into action to save Albion.
· Perfect Dark: Joanna Dark returns to a future Earth plagued by global disasters, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.
· Dragon Age: The Veilguard: A new trailer introduces your team of seven companions, each with their own story.
· Life Is Strange: Double Exposure: Max Caulfield returns in this narrative adventure, now set at Caledon University.
· Mecha Break: This multiplayer mech shooter features customizable mechs and various game modes, with a closed beta coming in August 2024.
New, Fresh Takes, and Innovative Titles
· Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: The next installment promises the most detailed and ambitious flight simulation experience yet.
· South of Midnight: This third-person action-adventure game features a world inspired by the Mississippi Delta and a monstrous albino alligator named Two-Toed Tom.
· Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Set in 16th Century Japan, it introduces Naoe and Yasuke as playable characters, each with unique abilities.
· Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater: A remake that enhances the original with modern graphics while preserving its classic gameplay.
· Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: A turn-based RPG set in a surrealist world inspired by France’s La Belle Epoque.
· Atomfall: Set in the British countryside, this game combines survival and mystery in a quarantine zone post-nuclear disaster.
· Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn: A reactive RPG where players guide Nor Vanek on a mission to defeat invading gods.
· FragPunk: A 5v5 hero shooter with unique power-up cards and intense combat.
Updates and Expansions
· Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred: This expansion introduces the Spiritborn class and new jungle regions, launching on October 8.
· The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road: A new chapter with fresh abilities and a new region, launching June 18 on consoles.
· Fallout 76: Skyline Valley: This major expansion adds new locations, events, and challenges to the game.
· Sea of Thieves Season 13: Features Captain Flameheart and a new world event where players can seize his flagship.
· Starfield: Shattered Space: The first major expansion takes players to House Va’ruun territory with a new story.
· World of Warcraft: The War Within: Launching on August 26, this expansion kicks off a new story arc.
New Hardware Announcements
Three new Xbox Series X|S console options were revealed, offering more ways to enjoy gaming. These 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, available this holiday season.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 set the stage for an exciting year (or longer, as many games are set to release in 2025) in gaming. With a mix of anticipated sequels, innovative new titles, and major updates to existing favorites, this event provided some much-needed good press for the company. The dialogue from the showcase is resting on whether or not enough gameplay and games coming out in 2024 was shown, or if this was a showcase that we will largely see repeated next year.
Are you excited about any particular game shown by Xbox? Do you think this event was a step in the right direction for a company that has had its fair share of negative press recently? Let’s discuss it down below!
