Today, Xbox has unveiled 11 Xbox Game Studios titles and 14 other new games from some third-party developers in the Xbox Game Showcase. Below is a rundown of everything that was revealed, showcased, and announced.
Fable gets a new trailer featuring in-engine footage. The new trailer showcases the immersive fairytale land of adventure that myriad challenges, treasures, and stories await.
Compulsion Games has been quiet since launching its last title, We Happy Few. Today at the Xbox Games Showcase, they officially announced South of Midnight, a third-person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South. Players will star as Hazel who will explore the mythos and encounter creatures of Southern folklore in a macabre and fantastical world. hen disaster strikes her hometown, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family’s shared past and – if she’s lucky – find her way to a place that feels like home.
Massive Entertainment has released the first official look at its upcoming Star Wars game. Star Wars Outlaws is set to launch next year in 2024. The game is set between the events of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Explore new and iconic locations across the galaxy, and risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Fight, steal, and outwit crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.
Thunder Lotus, developers of Spirtfarer have announced their next title. 33 Immortals is a co-op multiplayer game that focuses on raids. Cooperate with your allies to survive against hordes of monsters and massive, challenging bosses. Expand your arsenal and equip powerful new relics to permanently upgrade your soul. Face the wrath of God in a fight for your eternal life. The game is set to launch in 2024.
The first look at Payday 3 has been unveiled. The gameplay trailer takes place at a branch location of Secure Capital Bank somewhere in the bowels of New York City. We follow Dallas, Chains, Wolf and Hoxton as they don their masks and show the world that nowhere is safe enough from the Payday Gang. The game is set to release on September 21, 2023.
Following the leaks, Atlus has officially announced and revealed the Persona 3 remake. Persona 3 Reload is launching in early 2024. Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate and enter the hour “hidden” between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of Tartarus, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever. The remake features a revamped battle system, cutting-edge graphics and gameplay, enhanced audio featuring all-new English voice-over, a remastered soundtrack with new arrangements, and much more.
Obsidian Entertainment first revealed Avowed back in 2021. Today, the developers have released the first look at gameplay. The game is set in the world of Eora (from Pillars of Eternity) and will see players embark on a journey through the Living Lands – a plagued, foreign island full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, choices and consequences. It’s a land that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you; a place calling out for your help. Avowed is coming next year in 2024.
Rare and Lucasfilm Games have teamed up for a new experience in Sea of Thieves with The Legend of Monkey Island. A new collaboration that brings together two beloved pirate universes to tell a new tall tale of Guybrush Threepwood’s adventures in the Sea of Thieves, featuring Guybrush, ghost pirate LeChuck, and more characters from the Monkey Island game series.
Asbo Studios has announced the next generation of flight simulators. Flight Simulator 2024 is coming next year. This brand-new simulator is designed to take advantage of the latest technologies in simulation, cloud, machine learning, graphics and gaming to create the most sophisticated, immersive and awe-inspiring flight simulator of all time. Also announced coming to Flight Simulator is a Dune expansion coming on November 3. The team worked closely with the team at Warner Bros., and a key member of the Dune design team to create an incredibly detailed Atreides Ornithopter. Every system and control of the cockpit has been authentically recreated and the unique aspects of the flight model have been captured.
Ninja Theory has released a new look at Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. The new footage showcased the cinematic immersion, beautifully realized visuals and encapsulating sound. The game will release sometime in 2024.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth was announced. The game is launching in early 2024 and highlights an unexpected chain of events that sets two legendary yakuza, Kasuga Ichiban and Kazuma Kiryu, on a larger-than-life RPG adventure.
A new expansion for Fallout 76 has been announced. Atlantic City will feature a new area for vault dwellers to explore.
Capcom has announced Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. It’s brand new title which upholds Capcom’s legacy of original and innovative works. This labor of love follows in the tradition of truly unique titles such as Okami and Shinsekai – Into the Depths. Explore an incredible world in which traditional Japanese aesthetics are brought to stunning life by the power of RE Engine. Enjoy a unique gameplay experience blending action and strategy. Witness an epic clash between the spirit realm and mortal man.
The Cadillac Racing V-Series R race car and the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray are coming to the new Forza Motorsport. The game is coming on October 10, 2023.
A new gameplay trailer was released for Elder Scrolls Online The new expansion, Necrom, is coming next week on June 20.
Blizzard has released a trailer for what’s next in Overwatch 2 including the new game mode, co-op event, and more coming on August 10. Blizzard also announced the New Heroes Starter Pack which grants instant access to the six new heroes, legendary skins, and in-game cosmetics.
The Persona 3 remake wasn’t the only thing that got leaked recently. Also announced and how officially revealed is Persona 5 Tactica. After a strange incident, the Phantom Thieves wander into a bizarre realm where its citizens are living under tyrannical oppression. Surrounded by a military group named Legionnaires, they find themselves in grave danger until a mysterious revolutionary named Erina rescues them and offers an enticing deal in exchange for their help. What truth lies behind Erina and the deal she offers to the Phantom Thieves?It’s launching on November 17, 2023.
A new story trailer was released for Starfield. The new trailer showcases many of the locations players will be able to visit as well as new looks at gameplay, the factions players will encounter, and the overall narrative which seems to focus on hunting for mysterious artifacts throughout the universe.
DONTNOD has officially announced its next title, Jusant. It’s a new action-puzzle game based on climbing. A narrative game told without spoken dialogue, this meditative journey will see you scaling an immeasurably tall tower, covered with different biomes to explore, accompanied by the Ballast, a mysterious companion made entirely of water.
Still Wakes the Deep is the next game from The Chinese Room. A Glaswegian oil rig worker must fight for his life through a visceral storm, claustrophobic surroundings, thick, dark and perilous North Sea waters. All communications are cut off, all exits are gone, the only way to defeat the horror aboard is to face it. Rush to escape the terrifying, strange entity that has besieged the rig. It’s aware of you, and it needs you… Climb, hide and swim through tight, warping corridors and storm-lashed iron decks. Search for your crew and help them survive – someone is trapped in the galley; another needs you to restore the power, and something strange is happening to your pain-in-the-arse boss. Through it all, you just pray to hear your daughter’s voice one last time. It will be available early 2024.
Dungeons of Hinterburg is coming to 2024. Armed with a sword and a tourist guide, explore the beautiful alpine village of Hinterberg and uncover the magic hidden within its dungeons! Master magic, solve puzzles and slay monsters; all this and more await you in Hinterberg! Prepare to go on a vacation to a modern-day village in the Austrian Alps, but instead of hiking or skiing, you’ll be slaying monsters, hunting for loot and solving puzzles! 25 magical dungeons have recently appeared around Hinterberg, and monster slaying has become a major tourist attraction, drawing adventurers from all over the world to the small village.
The first official look at the upcoming expansion for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. In the new expansion, players will dive deep into the brand new district of Dogtown — where they will meet sleeper agent Solomon Reed (Idris Elba), taking on a high-stakes mission of intrigue and espionage. This spy-thriller adventure features a host of new characters, a gripping, choice-filled narrative, and new gameplay mechanics. It’s coming out on September 26, 2023.
Cities: Skylines II is set to release on October 24. Start planning your road layouts, zone some new homes, and grow your empty plot of land into a thriving metropolis this fall!
Atlus has also revealed Metaphor: ReFantazio which is coming in 2024. This marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and transforming your bonds with friends into strength.
Developers of The Banner Saga, Stoic have announced their next game. Towerborne is a co-op adventure coming in 2024. Packed with fun combat, customization options, and lore to be uncovered, Towerborne has something for everyone. You’ll find yourself in the ruins of the City of Numbers, with a lone tower keeping survivors safe from a looming evil. You play as an Ace, a hero destined to bring hope to humanity in a time of darkness. Multiplayer supports up to four players at a time, so join your friends or set off on your journey solo.
InExile Entertainment has officially announced and revealed Clockwork Revolution. After stumbling across an incredible invention that allows you to travel into the past, you discover the city you call home—the vibrant steam-powered metropolis of Avalon—has been carefully crafted through the alteration of key historical events. By traveling back in time, your interactions and choices in the past will have a butterfly effect on the deep, narrative-driven world and characters of Avalon, causing them to change and react in unprecedented ways.
A new Xbox Series S model has been announced. The Xbox Series S – 1TB has the same next-gen speed and performance of the original Series S model but with 1 TB of storage. It’s set to launch on September 1, 2023 for $349.