Xbox kicked off 2024 in style with a Developer_Direct that provided looks at a number of upcoming games, and checking out what all was shown is one of the best ways to get a good sense of what fans can expect in the coming year. Similar to Nintendo Directs or PlayStation State of Plays, the Developer_Direct is an efficient way of conveying information and reveals in a video stream format. The name isn't just for style, however, as the Xbox Developer_Direct also gives studios a chance to talk about their titles outside the basic gameplay footage.
Although it looks like Xbox might start porting exclusives to other systems in the near future, the company has made a big push for strong titles under its umbrella in recent years. From acquiring studios to forming partnerships with outside companies, Xbox has built up a strong portfolio that will definitely be paying off in 2024. Per the modern Xbox standard, all the games shown in the Xbox Developer_Direct will also be coming to PC for their initial releases.
is a 4X strategy game from developers who have worked on titles like, but the team is trying to put a big focus on what they're doing differently, per the Developer_Direct via Xbox's YouTube channel. Combat is resolved in simultaneous turns, a procedurally generated world responds to player actions, and winning the game is based on an overall point system rather than a set of victory conditions. The Xbox Developer_Direct established a Fall 2024 release date for , with the studio planning to continue implementing responses to feedback after its official launch.
wasn't originally revealed as an inclusion in the Xbox Developer_Direct, but this upcoming Square Enix title made a surprise appearance. As the newest entry in the iconic series, is an action RPG in a richly stylized world. The Developer_Direct showcase focused on the creature designs, giving a platform to series creator Koichi Ishii to talk about translating the original pixel art style to 3D. The Developer_Direct confirmed a Summer 2024 release for , so it won't be too long before it's on store shelves.
has had its fair share of trailers since its initial reveal in 2019, but the overview in the new Xbox Developer_Direct revealed some additional key information about the historical Icelandic adventure. Most significantly, finally has a specific release date of May 21, 2024, when it will be available on Xbox Game Pass alongside a digital-only $49.99 release confirmed by an Xbox Wire blog post. This follows up on the "" approach established in the original, even though Xbox Game Studios is now backing developer Ninja Theory.
Although the planned Xbox exclusive may still be years away, the first-person fantasy RPG seems like an obvious choice to
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At only two minutes in length, the latest trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is packed with all the Goku vs. Vegeta goodness you could expect from Dragon Ball. While at first glance the trailer is full of some of the Saiyan rivals greatest hits, there's still quite a few small details that may have instant-transmissioned on the screen, but that's ok because we’re here to help you spot everything. These are 7 details you may have missed in the latest Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO trailer.
In Act 2 of your party of misfit adventurers enters the Shadow-Cursed Lands, a small but dense region home to many of the game’s most important quests and secrets. However, the land is cursed with lingering darkness, making exploring rather challenging. This list should help you keep track of everything you need to do before rejoining the road to Baldur’s Gate and Act 3.
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is an exciting upcoming game from developer Ninja Theory, and details about its release are finally coming together after years of anticipation. As a follow-up to 2017's, dives back into the story of Senua, a Celtic warrior struggling with visions and voices that have haunted her since her youth. The title was first announced in 2019 and showcased at a number of events over time, sticking to a fairly public development cycle that helped promote the first game ahead of its launch.
Halo season 2 is almost here, with one of our most anticipated new TV shows of 2024 set to land this February. It's going to set Master Chief on one of his most dangerous missions so far, pitting the legendary Spartan against invading Covenant forces on the planet of Reach – one of humanity's last strongholds, and all that stands between Earth and certain extinction. Which is all to say, that the stakes couldn't be any higher in season 2 of the Halo TV show.
Xbox kicked off its 2024 with a jam-packed Developer Direct showcase, bringing reveals and updates on four upcoming releases from four studios, plus a bonus update from Square Enix. The 45-minute presentation, streamed live on YouTube and Xbox's other social channels late Thursday, took the covers off MachineGames' upcoming Indiana Jones game, provided a release date for the highly anticipated Senua's Saga, and revealed a release window for Avowed, Obsidian's next big fantasy RPG.