Xbox Showcase 2024 Games
Microsoft hosted its June 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, revealing a plethora of new and upcoming titles. The showcase was packed with gameplay trailers, release date announcements, and even some new hardware reveals. Let’s take a look at everything that was announced.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 kicks off the showcase with a gameplay trailer
The Xbox Games Showcase kicked off with a gameplay trailer for the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The trailer revealed a post-Cold War setting and introduced some of the characters players will encounter. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles later this year.
Doom: The Dark Ages officially revealed by id Software
Id Software revealed Doom: The Dark Ages, a medieval take on the legendary FPS franchise. The trailer showcased a unique blend of classic Doom gameplay with a medieval setting, featuring a chainsaw shield, brutal weapons, and impressive gore mechanics. Doom: The Dark Ages is set to launch for PC and consoles later this year.
State of Decay 3 reappears with new trailer
Undead Labs showcased a new trailer for State of Decay 3, the zombie survival game that was first announced in 2020. The trailer featured a more mature and hopeful tone, with players seeking signs of hope amidst hordes of zombies. State of Decay 3 is set to launch for Xbox consoles and PC.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard trailer reveals a better look at BioWare’s next RPG
BioWare unveiled a new trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, showcasing a more detailed look at the game’s world, characters, and combat. The trailer also confirmed the return of some familiar faces from previous Dragon Age titles. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to launch for Xbox consoles and PC.
Fallout 76 players will soon be able to play as a Ghoul
Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 players will soon be able to play as a Ghoul character, a long-awaited feature for fans of the franchise. This new content is set to launch in early 2025, inspired by the success of the Fallout TV series.
Starfield DLC trailer shows off a first look at Shattered Space
Bethesda unveiled a trailer for Shattered Space, the first major expansion for Starfield. The trailer showcased colorful new locations and expanded story moments, providing players with a glimpse into the expansion’s content. Shattered Space is set to launch for Xbox consoles and PC in 2024.
World of Warcraft: The War Within gets release date trailer
Blizzard Entertainment announced a release date for World of Warcraft: The War Within, the latest expansion for the long-running MMO. The expansion is set to launch on August 26, 2024, and will introduce a new story, dungeons, and raid.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 trailer reveals 2025 launch
Kepler and Sandfall Interactive revealed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a third-person adventure game that will launch for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X | S, and PC in 2025. The trailer showcased a mystical world filled with strange creatures and locations.
South of Midnight gameplay trailer reveals magical swamp combat
Compulsion Games showcased a new gameplay trailer for South of Midnight, showcasing the game’s combat system and stylized environments. South of Midnight is set to launch for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X | S, and PC in 2025.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater trailer sets up Konami’s remake
Konami unveiled a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, showcasing a few new clips of gameplay. The trailer featured iconic moments from the game’s opening, Snake’s CQC techniques, and a helicopter battle. A release date was not revealed.
Sea of Thieves is going strong with more content in Season 13
Rare showcased new content coming to Sea of Thieves in Season 13, including a new treasure trove of features and a deadly warship that can fire fireballs. This update is set to launch on July 25, 2024.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is out next month
A44 Games announced that Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, a souls-like action game, will launch on July 18, 2024, for PC, consoles, and Xbox Game Pass.
Perfect Dark reboot finally reappears with a first look at gameplay
The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics showcased extended gameplay for the Perfect Dark reboot, showcasing Agent Dark as she navigates a city environment and takes out enemies. A release date was not revealed.
Age of Mythology Retold plots ahead with September release date
Microsoft announced that Age of Mythology Retold will launch on September 4, 2024, for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X | S, and PC. The trailer highlighted the game’s updated RTS mechanics and mythology-inspired gameplay.
Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion materializes with release date
Blizzard Entertainment revealed a cinematic trailer for Vessel of Hatred, the first expansion for Diablo 4. The trailer announced a release date of October 8, 2024, and showcased the expansion’s eerie atmosphere.
Fable conjures up a first look at gameplay
Playground Games showcased gameplay for the upcoming Fable reboot for the first time, featuring a retired hero, Humphry, warning players about the challenges of the game’s magical world. Fable is set to launch for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X | S, and PC in 2025.
FragPunk revealed with creative FPS gameplay
Bad Guitar Studios revealed FragPunk, a 5v5 hero shooter that blends fast-paced action with wacky ability cards. FragPunk is set to launch for Xbox Series X | S and PC in 2025.
Winter Burrow is a cozy survival game where you play as a little mouse
The Xbox Games Showcase showcased Winter Burrow, a cozy survival game where players control a mouse rebuilding their destroyed home. Winter Burrow is set to launch for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X | S, and PC in early 2025.
Mixtape sees music and story take centerstage in first trailer
Beethoven & Dinosaur revealed Mixtape, a narrative adventure game featuring music from artists like Devo, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more. Mixtape is set to launch for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X | S, and PC in 2025.
Life Is Strange returns to a classic character with a new entry
Square Enix and Deck Nine Games revealed Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, a new entry in the Life Is Strange series that focuses on Max Caulfield. Players will use Max’s time-skipping powers to solve a murder across two timelines. The game launches on October 29, 2024.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 lands November release date
Microsoft announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on November 19, 2024. The trailer showcased a variety of aircraft that players can pilot in the game.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle trailer fights through the cold
MachineGames unveiled a new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, showcasing Indiana Jones’ adventures in the Himalayas. The trailer featured cinematic sequences and glimpses of the game’s combat.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is coming to Game Pass on day one
Leenzee Games and 505 Games announced that Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, an action-RPG, will launch on Xbox Game Pass on day one. The game is also set to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and PC in 2025.
Avowed trailer takes a deep dive into Obsidian’s next RPG
Obsidian Entertainment showcased a new trailer for Avowed, showcasing the game’s lush fantasy world, combat, and enemy types. Avowed is set to launch for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X | S, and PC in 2024.
Atomfall channels Fallout in first trailer
Rebellion revealed Atomfall, a first-person survival action game set in a post-apocalyptic Britain. Atomfall is set to launch for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and PC in 2025.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows trailer highlights brutal stealth gameplay
Ubisoft showcased a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, highlighting the game’s brutal stealth gameplay and setting in Japan. The game is set to launch for Xbox consoles and PC in 2024.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl gets radioactive new gameplay trailer
GSC Game World showcased new gameplay for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, highlighting the game’s environments, characters, and combat. The game is set to launch on September 5, 2024.
New digital Xbox Series X console revealed
Microsoft announced new Xbox Series X | S consoles with additional storage and an all-digital, white version of the Xbox Series X.
Gears of War: E-Day reveal trailer unveils prequel game
The Coalition revealed Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel to the Gears of War series that focuses on a young Marcus Fenix. Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch for Xbox Game Pass and consoles.
The Xbox Games Showcase was packed with exciting news and reveals, showcasing a diverse lineup of games across various genres. With a strong focus on Xbox Game Pass and a commitment to bringing new and exciting experiences to players, Microsoft is making a strong case for Xbox as a dominant force in gaming.
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