Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Full Breakdown

It has been a rough year for Xbox. Exclusive games are extremely scarce. Gamers did get Redfall not too long ago, but unfortunately, that was a very undercooked game to say the least and Xbox fans are losing faith. This showcase is supposedly supposed to be the beacon of light to show what Microsoft/Xbox has up their sleeve. Will we see some release dates for games we know are on the horizon? What will 2024 look like? There has been some teases (and unfortunate leaks) but the showcase is finally here and lets break it all down and see what we got.

GAME 1: Fable

DATE: 2024

NOTES: What does it mean to be a Hero? Well, in the fairytale land of Albion, that is entirely up to you. With a dark threat looming, and in a world where your reputation precedes you, your choices will change Albion forever. Coming to Gamepass Day 1.

TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/PEQRwpMYPaw

GAME 2: South of Midnight

DATE: No date or window

NOTES: A brand-new IP from We Happy Few and Contrast developer Compulsion Games. “Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family’s shared past and—if she’s lucky—find her way to a place that feels like home.” Gamepass Day 1 and on Steam

TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/h2Z-8Y8r5ss

GAME 3: Star Wars Outlaws

DATE: 2024

NOTES:  Star Wars Outlaws is set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The players will control Kay Vess, who along with her friend Nix will “attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen.” This will also be the first open-world Star Wars game. Gameplay footage will be revealed at Ubisoft Forward.

TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/ymcpwq1ltQc

Sarah Bond is on stage to give an intro and to hype the audience on what to expect.

GAME 4: 33 Immortals

DATE: 2024

NOTES: A co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Pick-up and raid, cooperate to survive hordes of monsters and rise above the Almighty. Coming to Xbox/Gamepass Day 1 and Epic Games Store.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/G-K3N71WIog

 

GAME 5: Payday 3

DATE: 9/21/2023

NOTES:  The much-anticipated sequel to one of the most popular co-op shooters ever. Since its release, PAYDAY-players have been reveling in the thrill of a perfectly planned and executed heist. That’s what makes PAYDAY a high-octane, co-op FPS experience without equal.

TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/UIZGW3mty8I

 

GAME 6: Persona 3 Rebuild

DATE: Early 2024

NOTES: Unfortunately, this game leaked online over the weekend on Atlus’ actual twitter account. But the announcement is still really cool. It’s unclear if this will be an exclusive title, but it will be on Gamepass day 1.

TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/1Zi-XzAYj4I

 

GAME 7: Avowed

DATE: 2024

NOTES: Explore the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. As an envoy of Aedyr, you are sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague with a secret that threatens to destroy everything. Can you save the island and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them apart? Coming day 1 on Gamepass.

TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/ULsF7B6bFuU

 

GAME 8: Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island

DATE: 7/20/2023

NOTES: Split across three hilarious Tall Tales packed with secrets and side-quests, Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island invites pirates to meet classic characters, in a new narrative that brings the iconic locations of Monkey Island to the Sea of Thieves.

The adventure begins on Mêlée Island, where pirates can take in the sights, smells and roguish splendor of the island as they seek to uncover why everyone suddenly seems to think quite highly of self-proclaimed mighty pirate, and known poodle pacifier, Guybrush Threepwood. Something’s quite clearly wrong… This love-letter to the classic adventure game series will be available to play alone or with a crew, with three Tall Tales being added over three months as free* updates for all players, starting July 20. Delivered for free to owners of any Sea of Thieves edition and all Xbox Game Pass members. Game on console requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold, sold separately.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWILvQGVz4

 

GAME 9: Flight Simulator 2024

DATE: 2024

NOTES: The next generation of the legendary franchise. Join the aviation adventure in a groundbreaking simulator developed for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3xp-SnZDoY

 

GAME 10: Microsoft Flight Simulator – Dune Expansion

DATE: 11/3/2023

NOTES: In partnership with Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment, Microsoft Flight Simulator has created an authentically detailed House Atreides Ornithopter. Master the complex controls of one of the most dynamic aircraft ever conceived as you pilot your ornithopter through awe-inspiring locations across the mysterious desert planet of Arrakis.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngrDcpL94nM

GAME 11: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

DATE: 2024

NOTES: Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story with this showcase of cinematic immersion, beautifully realized visuals and encapsulating sound from the team at Ninja Theory. This trailer was captured on Xbox Series X. Best viewed wearing headphones.

TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/nRqLDCBxW04

 

GAME 12: Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

DATE: Early 2024

NOTES: Ichiban Kasuga is back…and he’s waking up naked on the beach. Here’s your first look at Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the next game in the Yakuza series.

TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/3Q1HRYrO1Gw

 

GAME 13: Fallout 76 – Atlantic City

DATE: Coming Soon

NOTES: Fallout 76 is not only celebrating over 15 million players but also unveiling content for the game. Players will be able to explore an all-new location beyond Appalachia, Atlantic City. Vault-Dwellers will be able to explore locations from before the war and new enemies to defeat. New clothing, weapons, and more will be available for players to acquire.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/reXtWtd2zQo

 

GAME 14: Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

DATE: No date or window

NOTES: Get a look at gameplay for Capcom’s upcoming game Path of the Goddess featuring epic battles and characters. Will be day 1 on Gamepass.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/4PekONLKFGU

 

GAME 15: Forza Motorsport

DATE: 10/10/2023

NOTES: Out-build the competition in the all-new career. Race your friends in multiplayer. Compete in 500+ cars on world-famous tracks with cutting edge AI and advanced physics. A release date was finally revealed.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em4gv1Ietko

 

GAME 16: Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom

DATE: 6/20/2023

NOTES: Discover the adventures you can have in Tamriel right now and learn about the mysteries to come in The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom. Are you ready to explore an all-new Telvanni Peninsula and Apocrypha, wield the eldritch energies of the Arcanist class, and delve into the secrets of Hermaeus Mora? The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom is part of the Shadow Over Morrowind adventure and is now live on PC/Mac and arrives June 20 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Pre-purchase Necrom now on Xbox or PlayStation consoles to receive unique bonus rewards at launch and immediate access to the Sadrith Mora Spore Steed mount.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/qY2z8NFVAJk

 

GAME 17: Overwatch 2: Invasion

DATE: 8/10/2023

NOTES: Introducing Overwatch 2: Invasion, an all-new adventure and the biggest content drop to date! Immerse yourself in the highly anticipated Story Missions, play as a new Support hero, hone your skills with Hero Mastery Missions, take aim at the Firing Range, and group up with friends in an all-new Co-op experience. New maps, new missions, and all-new ways to play await in Overwatch 2: Invasion, coming August 10.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/F1CIhfaI0Hs

 

GAME 18: Persona 5 Tactica

DATE: 11/17/2023

NOTES: Another unfortunate casualty of being leaked early. Done at the same time as Persona 3 Rebuild. Now that it’s finally announced we can talk about it! Ignite a fire in your heart in Persona 5 Tactica, an all-new strategy RPG with the Phantom Thieves of Hearts! Coming to Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC!

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/Z5aBbuInWvs

GAME 19: Starfield

DATE: 9/6/2023

NOTES: We got a quick gameplay trailer here and a tease of what’s in store right after the showcase with a more in-depth look at the game.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/kfYEiTdsyas

 

GAME 20: Jusant

DATE: Fall, 2023

NOTES: Jusant is a brand-new action-puzzle climbing game with meditative vibes, coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC. Play Day One with Xbox Game Pass.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/tfsNMOMLZoI

 

GAME 21: Still Wakes The Deep

DATE: 2024

NOTES: a first-person narrative horror from The Chinese Room, creator of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, and Dear Esther. In this game, you are an off-shore oil rig worker, fighting for his life through a vicious storm, perilous surroundings, and the dark, freezing North Sea waters. All lines of communication have been severed. All exits are gone. All that remains is to face the unknowable horror that’s come aboard. Search for your crew and help them survive if you can. Run, climb, and swim through the flooding corridors and storm-lashed outer decks. Face a terrifying, unrelenting foe. And pray that, one day, you get to see your family again.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/1GFUCpvNnrA

 

GAME 22: Dungeons of Hinterberg

DATE: 2024

NOTES: An action-adventure RPG that includes monster fighting, puzzle solving, magic wielding, and relationship building, all set around the cozy Alpine village of Hinterberg! Launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7-3NsH82HA

GAME 23: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

DATE: 9/26/2023

NOTES: This is an upcoming spy-thriller expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. Keanu Reeves went up on stage before presenting the trailer, doing what Keanu does best, be breathtaking! Return as cyber-enhanced mercenary V and embark on a high-stakes mission of espionage and intrigue to save the NUSA President. In the dangerous district of Dogtown, you must forge alliances within a web of shattered loyalties and sinister political machinations. Do you have what it takes to survive?

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/reABCMNGM3w

 

GAME 24: Cities: Skylines II

DATE: 10/24/2023

NOTES: The highly acclaimed hit Cities: Skylines is now revolutionizing the city-builder genre again. The sequel to one of the best-selling management games of its decade is coming in 2023. Get ready for a new epic scale in the most realistic city builder – ever.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/MX9YWu5wkGg

 

GAME 25: Metaphor: ReFantazio

DATE: 2024

NOTES: From the creators of Persona 3 and 4 comes a new game called Metaphor: ReFantazio. Get your first look at gameplay and story for the upcoming game for Xbox Series X/S and PC

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/btHGCpUPjPk

 

GAME 26: Towerborne

DATE: 2024

NOTES: Can you become the Ace humanity needs to survive? Find out in Towerborne, the newest action-adventure game created by Stoic, the studio that brought you the award-winning Banner Saga trilogy.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/4RhVFeNIBi0

GAME 27: Clockwork Revolution

DATE: “Coming in Due Time”

Notes: Inxile Entertainment presents Clockwork Revolution, a steam-punk styled FPS game (that reminds me a lot of Bioshock Infinite) with a time travel element you’ll have to utilize to battle.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/DDFuhaYxeMU

Phil Spencer is on stage and sums up everything we just saw. He also announced a Black version of the Xbox Series S will be hitting stores on 9/1/2023.

After the showcase ended, we immediately go into the Starfield Direct. Join Game Director Todd Howard and the Starfield development team as they dive deep into the first new universe from Bethesda Game Studios in over 25 years.

https://youtu.be/uMOPoAq5vIA

So, we got 24 Games revealed and 11 of them to be exclusives. Xbox was very adamant to show that all these games will be available on GamePass on release. As far as exclusives go, the ones revealed by Compulsion Games and InExile Entertainment (South of Midnight and Clockwork Revolution) were the biggest standouts for me. I’m a big fan of those studios and I’ve been curious what they’ve been cooking up. No dates or release windows really given for these, so I imagine it’ll be quite a while when we see anything more from these titles, but still very cool none-the-less. 2024 does indeed look a bit brighter for Xbox with games like Fable, Avowed, and Hellblade II in the not-too-distant future. Hopefully they can stick the landing and keep them on schedule and in a solid playable state and fans should feel appeased. All-in-all, the showcase was pretty good. For people super stoked on Starfield, we learned a lot more and had many of our burning questions answered. There was enough here, that Xbox still looks like they’re in the game to compete.

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