The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 happened on June 9th, 2024! It was a big and spectacular event with reveals and updates on many exciting games. Big announcments were made such as New games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, State of Decay 3, and Perfect Dark were shown for the first time. Sequel fans were happy with Gears of War: E-Day and Doom: The Dark Ages. Some returning favourites included new info and trailers for awaited titles like Avowed, Starfield (with a Shattered Space expansion), and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (launching this November!). There were many other reveals, including Age of Mythology: Retold, South of Midnight, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (with a separate presentation after the showcase). Here are some of the best reveals of the spectacular event.
Call of Duty: Black
Ops 6 Details
Microsoft unveiled several
details about the upcoming game "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6." Here are
the key points:
Campaign and Storyline
- Setting: The game is set in the early 1990s,
following the events of the Cold War.
- Plot: The story revolves around a
"shadowy force" infiltrating the US government, forcing players
to go rogue for the first time in the series.
- Release Date: The game will be released on
October 25, 2024, and will be available with Xbox Game Pass subscription
from day one
Multiplayer
- Maps: The game will launch with 16 new
multiplayer maps, including:
- 12 core 6v6 maps
- 4 Strike maps designed for 2v2 and 6v6 multiplayer
modes
- Zombies Mode: Round-based Zombies returns with
two new maps available at launch. More maps and "groundbreaking
experiences" will be added post-launch
Other Details
- Release Platforms: The game will be available
on PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PS5 (PlayStation 5).
- Beta: An open beta for Black Ops 6 is coming
ahead of the launch, and early access can be guaranteed by preordering a
digital edition or subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass for
consol
Doom: The Dark Ages
Microsoft revealed several
details about the upcoming game "Doom: The Dark Ages." Here are the
key points:
Gameplay and Storyline
- Setting: The game is set in a dark fantasy
world, following the events of the original "Doom" (2016).
- Plot: Players take on the role of the Doom
Slayer as they battle demonic hordes in grounded, hard-hitting combat
inside an epic, cinematic tale of gods, kings, and monsters.
- Release Date: "Doom: The Dark Ages"
is scheduled to release in 2025 on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Other Details
- Atlan Mech and Cybernetic War Dragon: The Doom
Slayer will use his colossal Atlan mech to fight titanic beasts and retake
the skies aboard his ferocious, jet-fueled, cybernetic war dragon.
- Pre-order and Wishlist: Players can add
"Doom: The Dark Ages" to their wishlist via the Microsoft Store.
State of Decay 3
State of Decay 3 has been revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, featuring a new cinematic trailer that highlights the game's focus on community, perseverance, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The trailer emphasizes the co-op nature of the game and the open-world setting that allows for emergent stories to be created by players surviving the end of the world together. Although a release date was not provided, it was confirmed that the game will launch directly into Game Pass whenever it arrives.
Starfield: Shattered Space
Starfield: Shattered Space, the first expansion for Bethesda Game Studios' 2023 science-fiction role-playing game Starfield, was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024. The expansion takes place in House Va'ruun space, a wild and untamed region where the Great Serpent's fanatical followers hold power.
The trailer for Shattered Space showcases new areas with a drastically different art style compared to the base game, featuring lightning storms, ghostly apparitions, and new monster and alien designs. The expansion is set to launch in Fall 2024 across Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, and it is included with the Premium Edition of Starfield and the Premium Edition Upgrades for the game.
Additionally, a new update for Starfield was released, featuring the Trackers Alliance DLC and the long-awaited Creations system, which allows players to create custom content through mods
Fallout 76: Skyline Valley
Fallout 76: Skyline Valley was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024. The event showcased a new region in Appalachia, Skyline Valley, which includes new locations to explore, a new public event called "Dangerous Pastimes," and new region bosses, including Robo-brains. The expansion is set to release on June 12, 2024.
World of Warcraft: The War Within
World of Warcraft: The War Within, the 10th expansion for the long-running MMORPG, was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 with a release date of August 26, 2024 on PC. The expansion will feature new raids, dungeons, a playable Allied Race called the Earthen, special Hero Talents for each class, and more. A cinematic trailer was shown that gives a glimpse of the expansion's setting and central characters, narrated by the main antagonist Xal'atath. The War Within is the opening chapter of the most ambitious story arc in World of Warcraft's nearly 20-year history, drawing together narrative threads from the past two decades.
Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024. The game is a new take on the classic Metal Gear Solid series, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced visuals and sounds while maintaining the legacy controls and voice lines from the original title. It features a third-person camera and control layout, providing an intuitive introduction to the Metal Gear Solid saga as players step into the boots of Snake in a high-stakes, espionage thriller.
Diablo IV’s expansion, ‘Vessel of Hatred’
"Vessel of Hatred" was indeed revealed as the first expansion for Diablo IV during the Xbox Games Showcase in 2024. It's set to launch on October 8th, 2024.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
"Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is set to release in 2024 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S, with exclusive availability on Xbox Game Pass. The game is based on the Indiana Jones franchise and features an original narrative that draws from the film series.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the next installment in the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise. It is being developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game is planned to be released on November 19, 2024, for Windows and Xbox Series X/S, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.
Overall:
The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 seems to have surprised many with a positive reception.The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 appears to have rekindled excitement for the platform. The focus on diverse titles and Game Pass integration seems to have resonated well with fans. However, some questions remain about specific game details and the future of established franchises.