Phil Spencer delivered another impressive presentation, inundating us with exciting trailers. We’ll consider the implications later.
Over the four years since Xbox established itself as a global publisher, the quality of its event preparations has seen significant improvement. Despite the trailers being promising, the absence of new releases means the Xbox Games Showcase has become a primary alternative to traditional festivals.
Phil Spencer acknowledged that his reputation had been affected by uncertain release dates. Consequently, at the Xbox Games Summer Showcase 2024, he only presented games scheduled for release in 2024 or 2025. And the lineup of games is such that they’re sure to amaze you.
DOOM | The Dark Ages
Bethesda unveiled DOOM | The Dark Ages, a prequel to the 2016 DOOM release. It features no platforming, no multiplayer, and no pink unicorns. Scheduled for release in 2025, it will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
Call of Duty | Black Ops 6
Activision has released a trailer for the Black Ops 6 campaign, featuring all the expected elements | a dalliance with American history, a backdrop of the Persian Gulf War, and rugged men in uniform. Additionally, both multiplayer and zombie modes have been showcased. The game is set to launch on October 25, 2024, for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Gears of War | E-Day
Another revival and another prequel are on the horizon. Indeed, the full name has returned, and so has Marcus. It’s a total reset. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and acted as if the fifth installment never existed. While no release dates have been announced and platforms haven’t been specified, they seem self-evident.
Atomfall
Rebellion, famed for the extensive Sniper Elite series, unveils a new title that seems to be a hybrid of Atomic Heart and Fallout influences. Scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
FragPunk
NetEase is set to release a heroic 5v5 shooter that uses cards in place of traditional power-ups. This game is poised to be a competitor to Valorant and is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC and Xbox Series platforms.
Life is Strange | Double Exposure
Max returns to delve into alternate universes to unravel the troubles of another friend. This sequel to the original story takes a darker turn. Scheduled for release on October 29, 2024, for PC and Xbox Series.
Mixtape
Annapurna’s upcoming game is a nod to the indie spirit of soy raf games. Set in America, it features teenagers, skateboarding, and a retrowave aesthetic. Scheduled for release in 2025, it will be available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Clair Obscur | Expedition 33
The debut game from French studio Sandfall Interactive features complex visuals, an intricate plot, and elements of a Japanese role-playing game, positioning it as a response to Final Fantasy. It is slated for release in 2025 on PC and Xbox Series.
Wuchang | Fallen Feathers
Xbox has unveiled its answer to the plethora of soulslike game announcements. The game, set in the realm of Chinese mythology during the late Ming era, is slated for release in 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series platforms.
Winter Burrow
Xbox continues to embrace charming indie games. Who could be callous enough to abandon an adventure featuring anthropomorphic mice with miniature stoves, subterranean homes, and knitted caps? Scheduled for release in 2025 on PC and Xbox Series.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
The beloved simulator returns, grander and more visually stunning, with advanced technology powering the experience. Scheduled for release on November 19, 2024, for PC and Xbox Series.
Dragon Age | The Veilguard
Dragon Age | Dreadwolf, now known as Dragon Age | The Veilguard, retains its original narrative. The sorcerer Solas seeks to shatter the Veil, while familiar and new characters thwart his efforts. Scheduled for release in fall 2024 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
State of Decay 3
The beloved zombie franchise returns with an exciting new trailer. Once more, it lacks gameplay and specific details, yet it unmistakably features survival and the undead. The release date remains unspecified.
Fable
The initial gameplay reveal of the renowned fairytale saga’s remake showcases an Albion that is hardly recognizable, yet teases the potential return of Jack of the Shadows from the original installment. Slated for release in 2025 on PC and Xbox Series, the development’s authenticity is bolstered by Eidos’ involvement.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Bethesda’s latest offering is both thrilling and adventurous. The trailer featured a snippet of gameplay, predominantly highlighted by an extensive cutscene. Scheduled for release in 2024 on PC and Xbox Series.
Avowed
A new single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, based on Pillars of Eternity, showcased its gameplay demo. Scheduled for release in 2024, it will be available on PC and Xbox Series platforms.
Assassin’s Creed | Shadows
A gameplay trailer that will be defined in electronic dictionaries as an example of “cultural appropriation.”
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
The new gameplay trailer is out, featuring olives and husks, anomalies, and abandoned houses. What more could fans of the genre ask for to reach ecstasy? Scheduled for release on September 5 for PC and Xbox Series.
Flintlock | The Siege of Dawn
Experience a dynamic soulslike game that eschews giant bosses in favor of parkour and a lively combat system featuring jumps, somersaults, and shooting—a combination that has been absent for quite some time. Scheduled for release on July 18 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series.
South of Midnight
The gameplay trailer for “South of Midnight,” created by the authors of “We Happy Few,” features a massive talking catfish and the enigmatic swamps of the southern United States. The game is slated for release in 2025 on PC and Xbox Series.
Perfect Dark Remake
Agent Joanna Dark returns, evoking nostalgia for the era when gamers cherished Rare studio. Over the past two decades, she has aged gracefully.
The game will be available on PC and Xbox Series. While the release date is not yet set, it has been four years since the announcement. Additionally, Crystal Dynamics has joined the Initiative team to work on the project.
Metal Gear Solid Delta | Snake Eater
The highly anticipated remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 has been met with better reception than fans initially expected. It will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, although a release date has not been announced yet.
Other announcements and trailers
- Mecha Break gameplay
- Age of Mythology | Retold trailer
- TES | Online Anniversary Trailer
- Magnificent trailer for Diablo IV | Vessel of Hatred
- Sea of Thieves Season Trailer
- Half-fresh trailer for World of Warcraft | The War Within
- Fallout 76 DLC trailer
- Starfield DLC trailer
- Xbox consoles trailer without a disc drive
- Overview trailer of the event
