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Microsoft's major event of the year, the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, has officially come to a close. And though the studio placed a lot of emphasis on its upcoming sci-fi RPG, Starfield, that certainly doesn't mean it neglected to show off several new titles and closer looks at highly-anticipated follow-ups. In addition to Starfield, the Xbox Games Summer Showcase featured the reveal of a Ubisoft's Star Wars: Outlaws, Compulsions' South of Midnight, and a spiritual successor to Capcom's Onimusha in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. We also saw cinematic trailers for Fable and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, two titles that have been in development at their respective studios for quite some time. Perhaps the most surprising event at the showcase was showcase was Japanese developer Atlus' large presence, as the studio revealed three new titles: Persona 5 Tactical, Personal 3 Reload, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. We also saw a bit too much of Like a Dragon protagonist Ichiban in the teaser for Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth. Xbox also highlighted up-and-coming studio Thunder Lotus' newest game, 33 Immortals, before showing gameplay of Payday 3 and the steampunk-inspired Clockwork Revolution. Lastly, we can expect some cool DLC headed our way with Sea of Thieves free Monkey Island expansion, as well as Cyberpunk-2077's Phantom Liberty addition, which gives players even more Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, and a massive new part of the city to explore. For more information on all of these titles, here's a roundup of the Xbox Games Showcase's biggest titles.
Fable
A new Fable is coming from Playground Games. Based on the new trailer from Xbox Games Showcase, it looks to be a reboot of the series, and actor Richard Ayoade is involved in some capacity. There are still plenty of unknowns, but it looks like you will play as a physically small person in a world full of giants. It's been a long time coming, as the Fable series has been dormant for years, and few could have predicted that the studio known for Forza Horizon would be taking up the mantle. But here we are. The Xbox Games Showcase trailer didn't give us a release date, so it's a safe bet that the new Fable won't be here soon. But what we do know is that it's confirmed for Xbox and PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass. Fable Unveiled At Xbox Showcase With Impressive New Trailer
South of Midnight
Compulsion, the studio behind We Happy Few, is taking a trip to the American South in its newest game, South of Midnight. While not much is known about the upcoming title and the trailer did not feature any gameplay, the Xbox blog stated it will be a third-person action-adventure game in which players will have to track down supernatural creatures. Xbox has yet to reveal a release date for South of Midnight. South Of Midnight Is A Gorgeous-Looking Third-Person Magic Adventure
Star Wars Outlaws
We got our first look at Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game, Star Wars: Outlaws, from Massive with a debut cinematic. The trailer introduced us to Kay Vess, an outlaw on the run who gets caught up in a plot involving a crime syndicate in the Outer Rim. The Empire appears to be present, but most of the action appears to revolve around plain old Star Wars dirtbags. Ubisoft ended the first look with a promise of a detailed gameplay walkthrough to take place during its Ubisoft Forward presentation on June 12. Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws Open-World Game Debuts At Xbox Showcase
33 Immortals
33 Immortals--from Spiritfarer developer Thunder Lotus--may resemble that game in art style, but it's an entirely different beast. A 33-person co-op "pick up and raid" roguelike, it looks to offer a unique, fast-paced action experience with highly customizable abilities and gear. It's coming next year to Xbox Series X|S and PC. 33 Immortals Is A Co-Op Raiding Game With, You Guessed It, 33 Players
Payday 3
Payday 3 had a new trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase and showed off new gameplay for the heist co-op FPS. You'll still be plotting to rob banks and fend off waves of heavily armed police, but there appears to be an emphasis on better mobility and gadgets to use as you try to secure the bag unscathed. Payday 3 is set to launch in September 3 for Xbox platforms, PlayStation systems, and PC. Payday 3 Gameplay Trailer Reveals September Release Date
Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload is a full remake of the original Persona 3 using a modern visual style similar to Persona 5. The reveal trailer gave a glimpse into how its world, exploration, social scenarios, and combat are being reimagined. It's still a turn-based RPG with a darker Persona story and when it comes to dungeon crawling, Persona 3 Reload seems to be still built around Tartarus which is a series of procedurally generated floors that evolve as the story goes on. Voice actors have been recast but we can expect the same style of music based on the trailer's new song. It's set to launch sometime in early 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation platforms, and Nintendo Switch. Persona 3 Reload Coming Early 2024, Trailer Shown At Xbox Showcase
Avowed
After several years in development, Obsidian has finally given fans an in depth look at its ambitious first-person RPG, Avowed. The gameplay-driven trailer showcases all the various abilities players can expect to see in the game, including spell-casting, sword-wielding, and flintlock firearms, as well as vibrant environments and fantastical creatures. Avowed is slated to release on Xbox in 2024. Avowed Gameplay Trailer Reveals 2024 Release For Obsidian's New Skyrim-Like RPG
Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island
Rare is teaming up with Lucas Arts to bring the legendary adventure series, Monkey Island, to Sea of Thieves. The expansion features several of Monkey Island's iconic characters--all fully-voiced--and a new adventure for sailors to set out on. Best of all, Rare confirmed this new expansion will be entirely free. Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island is scheduled to release on July 20, 2023. Sea Of Thieves: The Legend Of Monkey Island Crossover Revealed At Xbox Games Showcase
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
After keeping quiet for the past few years, Ninja Theory has announced the next entry in the Hellblade series is nearly finished. The studio then shared a new cinematic trailer, featuring Senua having a short conversation with her inner voices before colliding through a pool of water. Though Xbox has yet to give an official release date, the trailer confirmed the game is still scheduled to release sometime in 2024. New Hellblade 2 Trailer Revealed At 2023 Xbox Games Showcase
Like A Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth
Like a Dragon protagonist Ichiban is back in Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth. While the footage shown didn't show off any gameplay, it did give us an extremely intimate look at the lovable character as well as an idea of where the next game will take place: Hawaii. Based on previous looks at the upcoming title, it seems like both Ichiban and previous Like a Dragon protagonist, Kiryu, will be playable in the series' 8th installment. The game is slated to release on November 19, 2023. New Trailer For Like A Dragon 8, Now Called Infinite Wealth, Shown At Xbox Showcase
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a new title from Capcom, the studio behind of both the Resident Evil and Monster Hunter series. Kunitsu-Gami tasks players with taking down massive supernatural creatures and various yokai as they explore feudal Japan. Though the title looks similar to another Capcom title, Onimusha, Kunitsu-Gami is unattached to the action-adventure series and potentially features multiplayer elements. Xbox has yet to announce a release window for the game. Capcom Reveals New Onimusha-Like Action Game, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Persona 5 Tactica
Joker, Skull, Panther, and the rest of the Persona 5 gang are back in Persona 5 Tactica, the newest Persona 5 spin-off that trades in the series signature turn-based combat for a tactics style adventure. Persona 5 Tactica features new characters and an all new story, while also giving players a chance to spend more time with the characters they know and love. The game is slated to release on November 17, 2023. Persona 5 Tactica Officially Revealed At Xbox Showcase
Starfield
Xbox gave fans a deeper look at Starfield all throughout its showcase and Starfield Direct. The upcoming Bethesda title is the studio's most ambitious RPG to date, with over 1,000 planets players can explore, base building, and robust skill trees, dialogue options, stories, and character customization. Todd Howard, director and executive producer at Bethesda, stated that the game allows players to go about exploration and combat in a variety of ways and offers unprecedented levels of freedom. Starfield is scheduled to launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S on September 6. Starfield Story Trailer Gives Your Mission Briefing Starfield Collector's Constellation Edition Includes 5 Days Early Access, Preorders Available Now Starfield Xbox Controller And Headset Revealed, And You Can Buy Them Now Starfield Direct Teases Force-Like Powers In Starfield, Optional Traits Pair Buffs With Nerfs, May End In Tragedy Starfield Lets You Customize Your Ship With New Weapons, Modules, And Crew Abilities Bethesda Explains Why Starfield Is So Damn Big Starfield's Crafting And Modding Looks Wildly Varied Starfield Space Combat Lets You Allocate Power, Dogfight, and Board Enemy Ships Starfield Features The Most Detailed Character Creation In A Bethesda Game Yet Starfield's Galactic Systems Include Space Cowboys And Sinister Cults Starfield Includes Oblivion's "Adoring Fan" Meme
Cyberpunk-2077: Phantom Liberty
Keanu Reeves made his return to the Xbox stage to promote Phantom Liberty, the next chapter in CD Projekt Red's futuristic RPG, Cyberpunk-2077. The DLC takes players to Dogtown, a previously explored part of Night City, and heavily features Reeves as Johnny Silverhand in an all new story. The expansion also adds new guns, swimming, and a new iconic actor: Idris Elba. Phantom Liberty drops later this year on September 26. Phantom Liberty Rewrites Cyberpunk 2077's DNA Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Release Date Revealed With New Gameplay Trailer Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Preorders Are Now Live And Come With A Cool (Digital) Muscle Car
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Atlus, the studio behind the Persona series, Shin Megami Tensei, and Catherine, is kicking off a new series with Metaphor: ReFantazio. First revealed nearly seven years ago as Project Re Fantasy, the stylish RPG seems to take a lot of inspiration from the Persona series, placing an emphasis on bonds and turn-based combat. Metaphor: ReFantazio is slated to release in 2024. New Atlus RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Revealed At Xbox Showcase
Clockwork Revolution
InXile Entertainment is leaving the wasteland behind to explore an steampunk dystopia in Clockwork Revolution. The game takes place in the city of Avalon and tasks players with going back and forth in time in order to change events. The gameplay, combat, and environment might look a bit familiar to BioShock Infinite fans, but Clockwork Revolution differentiates itself from the 2K title with its emphasis on time travel. Xbox has yet to announce a release window for the action RPG. Clockwork Revolution, A First-Person Steampunk RPG, Announced During Xbox Games Showcase
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