June 5th 2024.
The gaming world is abuzz with excitement as the annual Xbox Games Showcase draws near. This year's event is especially crucial for Microsoft as it incorporates Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 into its future plans. It's been a tough year for Xbox, with a series of setbacks, including layoffs, underwhelming first-party games, declining sales, and studio closures. This has led to a general lack of enthusiasm for both Xbox and its main competitor, PlayStation. However, Microsoft's multiformat strategy has caused particular damage to its reputation.
As we anticipate the showcase, it's clear that Xbox will be pulling out all the stops to impress its audience. Despite the challenges, they are determined to showcase as many exciting game trailers as possible. So, what can we expect to see at the showcase? Let's take a look at the confirmed, rumored, and likely candidates for this year's event.
One title that has been officially confirmed is Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6. This highly anticipated game will have its own dedicated 30-minute presentation, which will include gameplay footage and discussions about Microsoft's plans for this and other Call Of Duty titles on Xbox Game Pass. Other titles that are expected to make an appearance include Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, Avowed from Obsidian, the turn-based strategy game Ara: History Untold, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Towerborne, all of which are slated for release this year.
However, there have been rumors that some of these titles, such as Indiana Jones, will have their own individual showcases later in the year. On the other hand, one game that is almost certain to make an appearance is Starfield's Shattered Space expansion, which is set to be released in the fall. So, if you're a fan of any of these games, now is the time to start planning your watch party!
Moving on to the rumored titles, Gears Of War 6 is expected to be one of the highlights of the showcase. Since the last mainline title was released in 2019, the timing seems right for a new installment in the series. There are also whispers of a Gears Of War remastered collection, which has been rumored earlier this year. Another heavily rumored game is a new Doom title from id Software, which is said to have a medieval theme and be titled Doom: The Dark Ages.
There are also a few games that have been announced but have not been talked about much lately. These include the Perfect Dark reboot, State Of Decay 3, and Contraband from Just Cause developer Avalanche. However, recent rumors suggest that the release of the latter may have been delayed. As for Fable, which was featured in last year's showcase, there has been no news about its progress or whether it will be present at this year's event.
In addition, there have been reports about the return of the Xbox 360 role-playing game Blue Dragon in some form. There are also speculations that Iron Galaxy is working on another Killer Instinct, but it's unclear whether these are remasters or brand new games. Microsoft has confirmed that there will also be third-party titles featured at the showcase, which may include Visions Of Mana and a possible Xbox Series X/S version of Final Fantasy 16.
The big question is whether Microsoft will announce more games for PlayStation 5 and/or Nintendo Switch. While there haven't been many rumors about this, a multiformat Gears Of War remaster collection has been mentioned multiple times. Additionally, there are talks of Doom: The Dark Ages being multiformat from the start. Although it's unlikely that any of the games set to release this year, like Indiana Jones, will be available on PlayStation 5, Microsoft has been known to change its mind quickly. It's possible that some older titles, like Starfield, may become available on multiple platforms.
One of the most exciting speculations is the possibility of new consoles being announced at the showcase. Microsoft has expressed interest in developing a handheld device, and there have been reports that a next-gen portable console will be teased at the event. This could potentially be a hybrid device like the Nintendo Switch, but nothing is certain at this point. There has also been a leak of a white digital-only Xbox Series X, which hasn't been officially announced yet. With Microsoft's promise of "more console and controller options" this Christmas, it's likely that this could be revealed at the showcase to reignite interest in the current console.
For those eager to tune in, the Xbox Games Showcase will be available to stream on YouTube and Twitch on Sunday, June 9 at 6pm BST in the UK, 10am PT, and 1pm ET in the US. Fans of Indiana Jones will be delighted to know that there will be a special presentation dedicated to the game after the main event. So, mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting showcase!
As we wait for the big event, we can't help but wonder what surprises Microsoft has in store for us. Will we see a new portable console? What games will be announced for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure, the Xbox Games Showcase is not to be missed! Share your thoughts and speculations with us via email, comments, Twitter, and our newsletter. And if you have any letters or features to submit, our Submit Stuff page is the place to go.
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