The wait is finally over. After a lackluster first look at the next-generation of consoles back in May, Microsoft’s held its first-party Xbox Games Showcase, offering fans a one-hour look at what’s going on in the world ofXboxincluding a lengthy campaign demo forHalo Infinite, the announcement new games in theForza MotorsportandFablefranchises, and a ton more exclusive games coming to Xbox Games Pass. Here’s everything revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase (pre-show offerings included!).
As Dusk Falls
Led by former Quantic Dream lead game designer Caroline Marchal, whose experience includes notable games likeHeavy RainandBeyond: Two Souls,As Dust Fallsis an interactive dramaset in the Arizona desert in 1999. The story follows “two families whose trajectories collide” over a thirty-year timespan and aims to use the power of interactivity to push storytelling further.As Dusk Fallsis the debut game from London developer, INTERIOR/NIGHT.
Avowed
Obsidian Entertainment decided to spoil the Xbox fanbase by not only revealing a new expansion forThe Outer Worldsand new gameplay forGroundedbut revealing abrand new RPG as well.Avowedis the next big fantasy-RPG from the developers ofFallout New VegasandStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, and takes place in the same universe as another beloved series from the studio,Pillars of Eternity.
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Balan Wonderworld
Announced during the pre-show, Square Enix debuted abrand new game fromSonic the HedgehogcreatorsYuji Naka and Naoto Oshima, calledBalan Wonderworld. Described as a “3D action-platformer with a musical flair,” Balan Wonderworld is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in early 2021, as well as PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
CrossfireX
Previously known as a PC-exclusive franchise,CrossfireXwill be making its console debut on Xbox platforms before the end of 2020 and the game’s campaign mode is being developed byControlandAlan Wakecreators, Remedy Entertainment.CrossfireXmay not have blown players away with its multiplayer Beta, but based on the new cinematic trailer (above), its single-player campaign might.
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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
Previously only available on Nintendo Switch, Square Enix is bringingDragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Editionto Xbox One and Xbox Series X (through backward compatibility) this December, as well as PlayStation 4 and PC.Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Ageis aremake of the popular Nintendo 3DS game, fit with upgraded audio and visuals.
Echo Generation
Echo Generationis a turn-based adventure game fromRiverbondandPlanet of the Eyesdeveloper, Cococucumber. Announced for Xbox and PC,Echo Generationfollows a group of kids that are investigating supernatural occurrences in their home town, all while fighting off mysterious monsters, giving off seriousStranger Thingsvibes.
Everwild
A brand new teaser trailer was shown forEverwild, the eagerly anticipated next game fromSea of Thieves,Viva Pinata,Donkey Kong Country, andBanjo-Kazooiedeveloper, Rare.Everwildis a brand new IPcurrently in development for Xbox and PC (no release window announced), and promises players “unique and unforgettable experiences await in a natural and magical world.”
ExoMecha
ExoMechais an upcoming free-to-play competitive first-person shooter from developer TwistedRed. The game is in development for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC, and is due to release at some point in late 2021.
Fable
After a ton of leaks and rumors, its finally official, Playground Games is developing a new entry in theFableseries. Unfortunately, the teaser trailer was very short so very little is currently known about the game, yet itappears to a soft-rebootof the fantasy series and will be called simplyFable.
