After the Xbox Developer Direct that we enjoyed in January, Microsoft gives us its second event so far in 2024, this time focused on third-party releases that will come out in the coming months.
Many of these titles will also be released on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam or Epic Games Store, but Microsoft's trump card is once again in Xbox Game Pass.
It is the case of The Altersthe new science fiction game from 11 bit Studios, which will join the Game Pass service from day one of launch, to name one example.
The presentation focused on some previously announced games, such as Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Capcom), The First Berserker: Khazan (Nexon), Path of Exile 2 (Grinding Gear Games) or Tales of Kenzera: Zau ( EA).
But there have also been some surprise announcementssuch as The Sinking City 2 or the STALKER compilation, and exciting new details from games like Frostpunk 2.
Let's review all the ads, new trailers/gameplays and surprises that have occurred in the Xbox Partner Preview today, which is the second in Xbox history.
Resumen Xbox Partner Preview 2024
Unknown 9: Awakening
Bandai Namco has announced a new game developed by Reflector. It is an action and shooting adventure that mixes science fiction (bullet time, one of our alien abilities) with a desert environment, in the style of Prince of Persia or Assassin's Creed Mirage.
It is set in the world of Unknown 9, about which we barely know anything, but which is committed to a mix of very interesting visual styles. It will be released this summer on Xbox consoles.
Sleight of Hand
A stealth game with simulator overtones, developed by Riffraff Gameswhich flirts with the use of the third person, taking advantage of the shadows and surprising our enemy…
With strange powers in the purest Medusa style. Our protagonist seems to master the ability to turn into stone to everyone he looks at. It will launch on Xbox, Windows and Xbox Game Pass day one.
The Alters
The new science fiction game 11 bit Studios has been one of the stars of the event, even though it had already been announced. The Alters presents us with a fight for survival and the search for the truth behind the history of humanity.
In the skin of Jan Dolskiour goal is to survive on a hostile planet, taking advantage of a substance (quick) that allows us to create clones of ourselves (Alters)but in different timelines.
The Alters will be released at the end of 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, PC and day one on Xbox Game Pass. It will also be released on PlayStation 5, as previously announced. More details here.
Creatures of Ava
a trickster adventure and platform game set in a science fiction world. Our protagonist will have to explore this planet, interacting with the creatures that inhabit it (there is everything from dinosaurs to exotic birds).
Everything indicates that it is a naturalistic adventure, since we will be able to purify the environments that are corrupted (also the affected creatures), take care of the creatures, take photos of them and explore every corner of the planet. It will be released this 2024 (no date) on Xbox Series X|S, Windows and Game Pass.
Griefville x Chucky en Roblox
One of the biggest killers in horror movies debuts in Griefville, the popular Roblox survival gamewith an expansion that is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Chucky is a real devil, alternating slashes with fine black humor. Can you survive the evil doll?
The Sinking City 2
The sequel to the horror game The Sinking City has been announced, developed by Frogwareswhich we remember is now published by the Ukrainian studio itself, along with a DLC.
The first trailer for this sequel has it all: lots of scares, an unhealthy atmosphere, an amphibious creature with which we will have nightmares tonight, and everything we loved about the first, but enhanced.
The Sinking City 2 has chilled our blood with its first trailer, showing the horrors of this world inspired by the mythology of HP Lovecraft. It will be released in 2025 for Xbox Series X|Sand here you can see more information.
Final Fantasy XIV
Square Enix's successful MMO, already available for years on PC, PS4 and PS5, is heading to Xbox Series X|S next March 21st. Remember that you can play the beta until then.
Additionally, it has been confirmed that Game Pass Ultimate subscribers You can claim the Starter Edition between March 21 and April 19.
STALKER: Legends of the Zone
A compilation that rescues the first three games of the GSC Game World franchise, months before the launch of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
It will be the first time that these games, released for PC in 2007, 2008 and 2010, reach consoles. The compilation includes remastered versions of STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, STALKER: Clear Sky y STALKER: Call of Pripyat.
The surprise is that, despite the leak that it would be released on June 27, This STALKER pack is now available to buy in digital format.
Monster Jam: Showdown
Milestonetrue experts in the arcade driving genre, are now launching with a proposal closer to Dirt or even Snowrunner.
Monster Jam: Showdown promises exciting races through snowy environments, deserts, jungles and much more, where stunts and loops are guaranteed. It has been confirmed for this year 2024, but without a date.
Persona 3 Reload expansion pass
Atlus and Sega have confirmed the launch of the expansion pass for Persona 3 Reload, which, surprisingly, will be integrated for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.
The carousel starts on March 12con two cosmetic sets inspired by Persona 4 The Golden and Persona 5 Royal. In May, the second pack (Velvet Costume) will be released, while the DLC will arrive in September Episode Aigis -The Answerwith The Abyss of Time.
The First Berseker: Khazan
The long-awaited action game from Neople and Nexon It will be launched this 2024 on Xbox Series X|S and other platforms, but a date has not yet been revealed. Of course, we have been able to see General Khazan, leader of the Pell Los Empire, distributing wax left and right.
Broadly speaking, The First Berseker Khazan stands out as an intense dark fantasy soulslike, with RPG toucheswhich will surely make us sweat blood on more than one occasion.
Tales of Kenzera: Wide
The original proposal from Surgent Studios and EA Originals has shown a new gameplay trailer, explaining game concepts of this metroidvania, which is inspired by the magical culture of the African continent.
In addition to using powerful abilities (like the shaman dance)Zau will have some magic items (such as the moon mask) that will make your trip easier. We don't have a release date, but it is confirmed for this year.
Frostpunk 2
30 years after the great storm that hit humanity in Frostpunk, a society has been forged that inhabits the current Earth, which looks more like a frozen wasteland than the living world of before. 11 bit Studios is back with the sequel to the acclaimed management and strategy game.
We have seen how some of the title's mechanics work, and, finally, its release date has been confirmed for the July 25 of this year. It will be released first on PC, also on PC Game Passand from today The beta is available if you pre-order the game.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
The presentation ended with an extensive gameplay of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of Goddess, Capcom's new game for PC and consoles. No release date has been confirmed, except that it will come to Xbox Series X|S and more platforms it is 2024.
Kunitsu-Gami is an action, role-playing and strategy adventure set in Japanese mythology, which has amazed us with its artistic style, the great differences between day and night, the combat system or what its final bosses are like.
We will have more information in the first of two streams announced by Capcom (for March 8 and 11).
Xbox Partner Preview has been a great event, which has left us with honey on our lips: The Sinking City 2, Frostpunk 2, Kunitsu-Gami, Tales of Kenzera: Expansion…and many other games, most of which will be released in 2024.