Early this morning there was an Xbox Partner Preview which spanned a runtime of 30 minutes. During this show, there was a total of 14 games present. Some of which we already knew would be there, like Tales of Kenzera: Zau, and others that weren’t exactly expected to show up like Persona 3 Reload. Regardless, this showcase was full of announcements, and here is every single one of them.
The Alters – 2024
Described as an emotional sci-fi game that features a unique blend of adventure, survival, and base-building, 11 Bit Studios returns with The Alters. Placing the player in the shoes of Jan Dolski, a worker who must survive a hostile planet by effectively cloning himself. Coming this year to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Also is included Game Pass.
Creatures of Ava – 2024
An action-adventure game co-written by the lead writer behind Tomb Raider/Rise of the Tomb Raider, Creatures of Ava has a focus on taming and protecting creatures with the ultimate goal of saving a planet from some form of infection. Coming some time this year to Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Also is included in Game Pass.
Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox – March 21, 2024
Final Fantasy XIV just launched its open beta for Xbox, which would allow users to experience everything available to free-trial players. Square Enix doesn’t look to be slowing down, with the full release of the critically acclaimed MMORPG’s Xbox version being slated for a March 21 release.
The First Berserker: Khazan – TBA
Set in the Dungeon & Fighter unvierse, The First Berserker: Khazan shows off more of its flashy gameplay. A release date is still yet to be announced.
Frostpunk 2 – July 25, 2024
The sequel to the 2018 critically and comercially acclaimed to the city-builder survival game is making its way to PC on July 25, 2024. Pre-orders will grant access to a seven-day long beta which will occur in April.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess – 2024
Capcom makes its presence known with its blend of action and real-time strategy with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. It will be releasing this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Also is included in Game Pass. Additional information can be found during CAPCOM Highlights Day 1.
Monster Jam: Showdown – 2024
Like racing and monster trucks? Get ready to have a blast with Monster Jam Showdown this year for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass – 2024
Coming as a bit of a surprise, ATLUS isn’t quite done with Persona 3 Reload. The team announced the Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass, which includes new background music, a Velvet costume and the epilogue of Persona 3 FES, titled Episode Aigis – The Answer. These releases will come in three waves, with the first wave coming on March 12, featuring the background music sets. Wave 2, which brings the Velvet costume and another background music set, comes in May, and September will bring in Episode Aigis – The Answer.
Roblox’s Griefville X Chucky Crossover – Available Now
Departing from its famously kid-friendly content style, Roblox brings in its horror-themed Griefville update with horror fan-favourite, Chucky, kicking off the update. This update is available now.
The Sinking City 2 – 2025
Ukranian developer, Frogwares, takes a brief pause from Sherlock Holmes to bring you the sequel to the 2019 lovecraftian survival horror game The Sinking City. Releasing in 2025, The Sinking City 2 is set is in 1920s America. The game is releasing for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The developer is launching a kickstarter to secure additional funding for the project.
Sleight of Hand – 2025
A third-person, Stealth-Action Deckbuider which tasks you with taking down the coven you once ran. Developed by New Zealand-based RiffRaff Games, Sleight of Hand will release for the Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2025.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Available Now
Cult classic series, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. has made its way to consoles, with remasters for the original trilogy for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (via backwards compatbility), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (via backwards compatbility) and PC. Each game can be bought separately or all three can be purchased as a bundle.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau – April 23
To precede its release next month, Tales of Kenzera: Tau received a gameplay trailer which goes a little more in-depth with the what players should expect when the game releases on April 23 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Unknown 9: Awakening – Winter 2024
Bandai Namco revealed a first look at the gameplay of Unknown 9: Awakening, a narrative action-adventure game being developed by Reflector Entertainment. The game is set to release this Winter (Summer for people in the Northern Hemisphere) for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
