[ad_1]
Today’s Xbox Partner Preview showed off 14 games in 30 minutes, some new, some long-lost, and some newly minted with release dates. Here’s a quick rundown of everything that’s been announced.
Unknown 9: Awakening – Summer 2024
First announced at Gamescom 2020, this third-person supernatural action game showed its first signs of life in over three years with its first gameplay trailer. It stars Haroona, a woman gifted with supernatural powers that is used to fight enemies in an Indian city. You can get more information here.
Hand game – 2025
This stealth-focused third-person black deckbuilder is directly inspired by Metal Gear Solid. You can get more information here.
The Ages – 2024
We’ve learned that 11bit Studios’ body-duplicating sci-fi adventure, in which a miner must survive a hostile planet by creating multiple versions of himself, will be coming to Game Pass when it arrives this year. It also had its first gameplay trailer. You can get more information here.
Creatures of Ava – 2024
Co-written by famed scribe Rhianna Pratchett, lead writer of Tomb Raider/Rise of the Tomb Raider, among other credits, Creatures of Ava is an empathy-driven action-adventure game about taming and protecting creatures to rescue a planet of a life -threatening infection.
Roblox’s Griefville X Chucky Crossover: Available Now
The typically kid-friendly Roblox gets a dedicated, mature update in the form of the horror-themed Griefville: Survive the Nightmare. Kicking off this new update is the murderous arrival of Chucky.
The sunken city 2 – 2025
Frogwares’ The Sinking City will have an encore next year. Lovecraft’s survival horror game takes place in a twisted version of Arkham in 1920s America. The Sinking City 2 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and Frogwares is launching a Kickstarter to further fund the Unreal Engine 5-powered project.
STALKER Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Available now
GSC Game World has remastered the original STALKER trilogy for Xbox One (and the X/S series via backwards compatibility). The $39.99 collection includes Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Prypiat. Each game can also be purchased individually for $19.99.
Monster Jam: Showdown – 2024
Monster Truck fans have a new Monster Jam racing title to look forward to this year. Showdown features 66 official Monster Jam trucks at launch and 10 game modes, including freestyle and off-road racing alone or against others in online and local split-screen.
Persona 3 Recharge Expansion Pass – 2024
While many of us are probably still going through Persona 3 Reload, our stay has been extended thanks to an expansion pass. Released in three waves over the course of the year, the pass adds the fan-favorite Persona 3 FES epilogue dubbed Episode Aigis – The Answer (in September), along with new background music scenarios and a Velvet outfit. You can get more information here.
The First Berserker: Khazan
The upcoming single-player action game set in the Dungeons and Fighters universe had another impressive game. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a release window yet.
Tales of Kenzera: Wide – April
Ahead of its April 23 release, Tales of Kenzera: Zau had an in-depth gameplay walkthrough that showcased the mechanics of the side-scrolling action game.
Frostpunk 2 – July 25
The new trailer for Frostpunk 2 revealed that the game will be coming to PC Game Pass when it launches on July 25th. The game will also come to consoles (and Xbox Game Pass) at a later date.
Final Fantasy XIV for Xbox: March 21
Final Fantasy XIV will launch in full on Xbox on March 21st. The popular MMO is currently playable in beta on the platform, and the release comes ahead of the summer launch of the game’s upcoming expansion, Dawntrail. You can get more information here.
Kunitsu-Gami: The Path of the Goddess – 2024
First announced last summer, this colorful title from Capcom combines a sword style with real-time strategy elements. You will fight supernatural monsters, rescue villagers and use resources to fortify a village and defend it from invading beasts at night. You can get more information here.
What was your favorite announcement from the Xbox Partner Preview? Let us know in the comments!
Source: gameinformer.com