E3 has begun, and one of the conferences that made players most curious was Xbox's. After Sony announced that it would not take part in E3 this year, Microsoft had the opportunity to invest more heavily in showing what its future would bring at the event. Sixty games were announced, details about what the next generation would offer were revealed, as was the new console's launch title.
Keanu Reeves will appear in Cyberpunk 2077, and release date confirmed
Cyberpunk 2077, one of the most discussed and anticipated Xbox One titles, received a new trailer detailing story elements and the setting of its futuristic world. One of the greatest surprises was the participation of Keanu Reeves, the acclaimed actor known for movies such as The Matrix and John Wick, as one of the game's characters.
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The game's release date was also confirmed, with the title scheduled to reach store shelves and become available for download on April 16, 2020.
Phantasy Star Online 2 will finally be released in the West next year
Dreamcast fans can celebrate more than ever. After the game was said to be coming to the West in 2012, it was confirmed that SEGA had entered into a partnership with Microsoft to bring Phantasy Star Online 2 to Xbox One as a free-to-play package in spring 2020.
Originally released in the East in 2012, almost no information about the game's localization had been shared, apart from an announcement on SEGA's now-defunct blog. Phantasy Star Online 2 will be released in the American spring of 2020, meaning autumn in Brazil. Read all the details.
Double Fine Productions will join Xbox Studios
Surprising the audience at its E3 panel, Microsoft announced today that it had acquired Double Fine Productions, the studio that created Psychonauts and is currently working on its sequel. Double Fine director Tim Schafer took the stage to joke with the audience and show the trailer for Psychonauts 2.
Although Double Fine Productions is now part of Xbox Studios, the game will still be released on every promised platform: PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, and, of course, Xbox.
Xbox One will offer "console streaming," or remote play
You will be able to stream games from your Xbox One at home to "anywhere," turning the console into a free Xbox server. It is not yet clear what gameplay quality will be like for those who use Project xCloud.
Gears 5 will be released on September 10
The new title in the Gears of War series received its release date. Players will be able to play four days early by purchasing the special edition or having Game Pass Ultimate. A multiplayer test featuring a new game type called "arcade" will launch in July. The new Horde mode will be shown at Gamescom in August. There will also be a special crossover event with the new movie Terminator: Dark Fate.
George R.R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki join forces on Elden Ring
One of the trailers that most excited the crowd was Elden Ring, the new game developed by FromSoftware. The title will be a creative union between Hidetaka Miyazaki—Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro—and George R.R. Martin—A Song of Ice and Fire, the book series that inspired the TV show Game of Thrones. Miyazaki had the following to say about the unexpected collaboration on this new project:
Collaborating with George R.R. Martin to create the world of Elden Ring has been a genuinely delightful experience, as well as a wonderful source of inspiration.
The Outer Worlds receives a release date
Produced by Obsidian Entertainment, The Outer Worlds will be released on October 25 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. It will also arrive on Xbox Game Pass on the same date.
New Minecraft series game revealed
Mojang revealed that it is working on a new title in the Minecraft series. Minecraft Dungeons features gameplay focused solely on combat and exploring dungeons filled with several types of monsters. The game will be released in the American spring of 2020.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps receives a release date
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the anticipated sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest. Players will embark on a new adventure in a vast and exotic world where gigantic monsters and challenges stand in the way of discovering Ori's true destiny. The game will be released for Xbox One and PC on February 11, 2020.
Bleeding Edge officially announced
After being acquired by Microsoft last year, Hellblade developer Ninja Theory showed its first Xbox exclusive.
Bleeding Edge is a four-versus-four combat game. It had been in development for several years before the developer was acquired by Microsoft. Its gameplay is similar to Overwatch, but includes elements that set it apart, particularly its punk aesthetic.
Tales of Arise revealed
Developed by Bandai Namco, Tales of Arise is a new game for Xbox owners. Watch the trailer:
New Borderlands 3 trailer released
The highly anticipated sequel Borderlands 3 received an exclusive preview during the panel. Watch the trailer now:
New controller revealed: Xbox Elite 2
A new wireless Xbox One controller, Xbox Elite 2, was shown for the first time during the panel. The controller will feature Bluetooth, new tension-adjustable thumbsticks, customization profiles, and an internal rechargeable battery with a life of 40 hours.
Dragon Ball Z Kakarot revealed
After a short preview was shown at the beginning of the year, we are receiving our first details about Dragon Ball Project Z. The game will be called Dragon Ball Z Kakarot and will bring an open world to the Dragon Ball universe for players to explore, reliving every saga from the Dragon Ball Z anime.
State of Decay 2: Heartland is already available for fans to download
The zombie-survival game State of Decay 2 will receive one of its largest expansions, Heartland. The expansion is already available on Xbox Game Pass and PC. This new update includes original stories, allowing players to experience one of two narrative paths upon returning to Trumbull Valley.
CrossfireX will be released for Xbox One
Crossfire, an online shooter available for PC, will be released for Xbox One under the name CrossfireX. It will launch in 2020.
Forza Horizon 4 will receive a Lego expansion
Forza Horizon 4, one of the most recognized racing games associated with the Xbox brand, will receive an unusual expansion. The Lego universe from The Lego Movie will now appear in the game. Watch the trailer now:
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be released in 2020
The Lego Star Wars games are known for their irreverent humor and exploratory nature. With the movie Rise of the Skywalker approaching, all nine films in the saga will now receive Lego adaptations within a single game, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Wasteland 3 revealed
It is a cold war in Colorado. Join the warriors, see exotic lands, and meet "interesting" people in Wasteland 3.
Age of Empires II Definitive Edition announced
Age of Empires is a game series acclaimed for its strategy and portrayal of wars throughout human history. Fans will now be able to experience the classic in 4K with remastered audio and a new campaign, The Last Khans. The game will be released later in 2019 and will be accessible through Xbox Game Pass.
Battletoads trailer shown
Battletoads, a classic game available for Nintendo Entertainment System, will receive a sequel after 26 years without a new title in the franchise. The game will feature cooperative gameplay for up to three players. Battletoads will be released later in 2019.
Blair Witch, the new Xbox One horror game, announced
Blair Witch is a first-person horror and suspense game inspired by the hit movie The Blair Witch Project. The game will be released on August 30.
New Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gameplay shown
The new Star Wars game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, received new gameplay footage during Xbox's E3 conference. The game will be released on November 15 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Watch the trailer:
Indie games for Xbox One revealed
Indie developers had their chance to shine with a new trailer shown during the conference featuring all the independent games coming to the console. Watch:
Xbox Game Pass news
Microsoft used part of its panel to announce all the new content coming to Xbox Game Pass. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, Metro Exodus, Hollow Knight, and Batman: Arkham Knight are already available to play.
It was then revealed that Xbox Game Pass for PC would enter a beta-testing period that is already accessible to interested users. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was also announced, with more than 100 console games, 100 PC games, and Xbox Live Gold. The first month will cost US$1, while subsequent months will cost US$15 in the United States.
First details of the Xbox One successor revealed
Rumors about the next generation had been circulating for some time, and after the first details of PlayStation 5 were revealed, it was Microsoft's turn to announce what it had planned for the future of the console market. Codenamed Project Scarlett, the device will feature:
- Shorter loading times, with those responsible promising almost instantaneous loading
- Zen 2/Navi technology
- Four times more powerful than Xbox One X.
- GDDR6 memory
- 120 frames per second
- 8K
- Real-time lighting
- Virtual RAM
- Next-generation SSD
A small preview of Project Scarlett's hardware.
The console will launch during the 2020 holiday season with a launch title highly anticipated by fans.
Halo Infinite will be Project Scarlett's launch title
Master Chief's journey is not over yet. Watch the trailer for the next chapter in the Halo series. The game will be released during the 2020 holiday season.
