Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Don’t miss the latest announcements!

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Microsoft rocked the gaming industry with its recent major event: the Xbox Games Showcase 2024. Several announcements were made at the event.

In terms of video games, get ready for the return of iconic franchises and promising new titles. New DLC as well as major updates to popular games should be available in the coming months. Finally, Microsoft has hit back hard by unveiling 3 new versions of the Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Let’s take a look at the latest reveals and what it means for Xbox news over the coming months.

• Iconic franchises return
• New titles make an appearance
• Ubisoft and Konami in the spotlight
• DLC and updates coming soon
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 benefits from an avalanche of announcements
• New Xbox consoles set for release

As we said in the introduction, the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 was the scene of many releases and updates. Here are a few of the most memorable announcements:

Iconic franchises return

A host of franchises are set to make a comeback, including Gears of War: E-Day, Doom: The Dark Ages, Perfect Dark, Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle, not to mention Life Is Strange: Double Exposure and State of Decay 3.

Here are the official release dates for these video games:

• Doom: The Dark Ages (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, PlayStation 5): Scheduled for release sometime in 2025.
• Gears of War: E-Day: No information has been released regarding the release date.
• Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam): Scheduled for release in late 2024.
• Life Is Strange: Double Exposure (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch): Scheduled for release on 29 October 2024 with early access available from October 15.
• Perfect Dark: No information has been released regarding the release date.
• State of Decay 3: No information has been released regarding the release date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2aqnWFpRAY

New titles make an appearance

Alongside returning franchises, new titles were revealed, including Avowed and South of Midnight, promising new adventures and new worlds to explore.

• Avowed (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam and cloud): Scheduled for release sometime in 2024.
• South of Midnight (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam and cloud): Scheduled for release sometime in 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjL3a5ZOFNo&t=20s

Ubisoft and Konami in the spotlight

The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 also highlighted other highly anticipated games.

During the showcase, we were treated to the first gameplay trailer for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Viewers also got a glimpse at the first trailer for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, further expanding the range of gaming experiences to look forward to.

• Assassin’s Creed Shadows (PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5): Scheduled for release on 15 November 2024.
• Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater (PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5): No official release date is known so far. However, according to Dealabs insider billbil-kun, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater is set for release in 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx8WN9fY22M

DLC and updates coming soon

The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 event was a chance to see the trailer for the very first DLC for Starfield: Shattered Space and a whole lot more.

• Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC Windows, PC via Battle.net, Steam, PS5, PS4): Scheduled for release on 8 October 2024.
• Fallout 76: Skyline Valley (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Steam, cloud, PS5, PS4): The update will be available on June 12, 2024.
• Sea of Thieves: Season 13 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Steam, cloud, PS5): The update will be available on July 25, 2024.
• Starfield Shattered Space (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam): Scheduled for release sometime in 2024.
• The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC Windows, Steam, Epic Games Store, Cloud, PS5, PS4): Set for release on 18 June 2024.
• World of Warcraft: The War Within (PC via Battle.net): Scheduled for release on 27 August 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Vwd3oall8&rco=1

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 benefits from an avalanche of announcements

During the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, fans were shown details of the campaign, multiplayer mode and Zombies mode. They also caught a glimpse of a gameplay innovation, called the Omnimovement, offering more immersive and dynamic gaming experiences.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Steam, Battle.net, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4) will be released on 25 October 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ck15l7DMY0

New Xbox consoles set for release

In addition to the game announcements, the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 was an opportunity for Microsoft to unveil 3 new Xbox Series X|S consoles.

These new iterations promise the same cutting-edge performance as their predecessors, but with a greater variety of design, storage and price options, giving gamers more choice and flexibility.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzDPNi77F24

To sum up, the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 offered a captivating glimpse into the future of Xbox games. With a diverse range of games and new consoles, the future looks bright for Xbox gamers! Stay tuned for more information and updates as we get closer to the release of these titles.

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This article has been translated from our French magazine, Dealabs. For the original post, visit Dealabs Magazine.