Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Comprehensive Microsoft news roundup
Dave W. Shanahan 4 minutes read
The Xbox Games Showcase 2024, held on June 9th, was a spectacular event filled with exciting announcements, trailers, and updates from Xbox Game Studios, Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, and various third-party developers. Here’s a detailed roundup of the major highlights from the Xbox Games Showcase 2024.
Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Major game announcements
1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Release Date: October 25, 2024
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
Details: Set in the Gulf War era, the game features new maps and zombies. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass on launch day
2. Doom: The Dark Ages
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S and PC
Details: A prequel to Doom (2016), set in a medieval world with the Doom Slayer riding a dragon
3. State of Decay 3
Release Date: TBD, not announced.
Details: A new trailer was revealed, showcasing the post-apocalyptic world and new enemies.
4. Dragon Age: Veilguard
Release window: Fall 2024
Details: The game, previously known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, focuses on the titular Veilguard group of heroes.
5. Starfield: Shattered Space Expansion
Release Date: 2024
Details: The first major expansion for Starfield, featuring new quests, weapons, and locations.
6. Gears of War: E-Day
Release date: TBD, not announced
Details: A prequel set 14 years before the first Gears game, focusing on Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago.
7. Fable
Release window: 2025
Details: A new beginning for the legendary franchise, featuring a hero named Humphry.
8. Perfect Dark
Release Date: TBD
Details: The first gameplay trailer for the reboot, featuring protagonist Joanna Dark.
New Xbox hardware announcements
1. All-Digital Xbox Series X
Details: A new all-digital version of the Xbox Series X, featuring 1TB of storage and a white color scheme.
Price: $449.99
2. New Xbox Series S Model
Details: A 1TB model in robot white color.
Price: $349.99
3. Special Edition Xbox Series X
Details: A special edition with 2TB of storage and a “Galaxy Black” color.
Price: $599.99
Additional Xbox game announcements
1. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Release date: TBD, no
Details: A remake of the classic game, with no release date announced yet.
2. World of Warcraft: The War Within
Release date: August 26, 2024
Details: The next major expansion for World of Warcraft.
3. Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion
Release date: October 8, 2024
Details: The first expansion for Diablo IV, featuring a dark and gruesome storyline.
4. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Release date: 2024
Details: A new action-adventure game featuring Indiana Jones, set to release later this year.
5. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Release date: September 5, 2024
Details: A new gameplay trailer showcasing the game’s stunning visuals and mechanics.
Aftermath
The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 was a resounding success, offering a glimpse into the future of Xbox gaming with a mix of blockbuster titles, exciting expansions, and new hardware. For more details and to watch the trailers, check out the official Xbox YouTube channel. Watch the complete Xbox Games Showcase 2024 in livestream below.
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