Xbox recently held a partner showcase event featuring numerous new trailers for third-party video games. Despite the event’s short duration of about 25 minutes, there were some exciting game reveals and intriguing trailers. Let’s dive into the major announcements from the October 17 partner event.
Alan Wake 2’s second DLC, The Lake House, is set to launch on all platforms on October 22. This new DLC is closely linked to Control’s FBC, adding to Remedy’s interconnected universe of paranormal objects and events. Bloober Team, known for the Silent Hill 2 remake, unveiled their upcoming horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn, scheduled for a 2025 release. The game promises a creepy yet cozy experience, with chess-inspired themes.
Double Eleven introduced a new FPS game called Blindfire, focused on a unique gameplay mechanic of removing light from the traditional shooter formula. Blindfire is now available via early access on Xbox Series X/S and PC. A surprising announcement was the Yakuza spin-off titled Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, featuring massive ship battles. The game’s release date has been moved up to February 21, 2025.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire showcased more of its black-and-white cartoon combat in a new trailer, revealing gameplay elements involving crime-solving. Subnautica fans were treated to the first real trailer of the upcoming sequel at the Xbox event, promising a thrilling underwater survival experience. Animal Well, a popular lo-fi puzzle platformer, is now accessible on Xbox.
Fans eagerly awaiting the RPG based on the Edens Zero manga series received confirmation of its development with a new trailer. Mike Laidlaw’s upcoming game, Eternal Strands, combines elements from popular titles like Breath of the Wild and Dragon’s Dogma. The physics-focused RPG gameplay is set to debut on Xbox Game Pass early next year.
Mistfall Hunter, a third-person PvPvE extraction RPG set in a Nordic-inspired continent, is slated for a 2025 release on Xbox and PC, with an open beta on PC. Wheel World offers a unique blend of customizable bicycle racing and sci-fi destruction, coming to Xbox Game Pass in early 2025. The co-op horror game set to launch on consoles on October 29, 2024, will also support PSVR2 on PS5.
The Legend of Baboo, an action-adventure game featuring a hero and his loyal dog, is expected to capture the hearts of many gamers upon its release in 2025. Wuchang, described as a “soulslike action-RPG” with challenging gameplay, will also be available on Game Pass in 2025.
The event concluded with the announcement of FBC: Firebreak, a first-person multiplayer co-op shooter set in the same universe as Control. This Left 4 Dead-like spin-off is sure to excite fans of the franchise, although a release date for Firebreak on Game Pass has not been specified yet.
In conclusion, the Xbox October showcase delivered a diverse range of new game announcements and trailers, catering to a wide audience of gamers across different genres. With exciting releases scheduled for the coming years, it’s a thrilling time for the gaming community.
