Xbox Partner Preview (Full Recap) | 10.17.24

The Xbox Partner Preview – held on October 17th, 2024 – showcased fifteen upcoming titles with majority of them scheduled to release next year. The 30 minute presentation provided updates on both previously announced games (Wuchang: Fallen Feathers) and debut projects like Cronos: The New Dawn and Mouse: P.I. For Hire respectively. We have compiled every single trailer together for this recap.

Xbox Partner Preview – Full Presentation

Alan Wake 2: The Lake House DLC

The latest expansion for Alan Wake II titled The Lake House features a mysterious facility situated on the shores of Cauldron Lake where an independent government organization conducts research…

Alan Wake II is available now for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Animal Well

Animal Well blends pixel-perfect traversal with Metroidvania-style mechanics. Players will encounter lively creatures – helpful and ominous – in a nonlinear experience riddled with secrets.

Animal Well is available now for Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Blindfire

Compete in a fast-paced arena entirely in the dark with up to eight players. Evade light traps whilst engaging opponents in solo and team-based modes. Developer Double Eleven has a roadmap featuring planned planned updates expected to drop in 2025 with a final release date currently unknown.

Blindfire is available now as Early Access for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Cronos: The New Dawn

Developer Bloober Team (The Medium) transports players to 1980s Communist Poland and a horrific wasteland where a terrifying pandemic has taken hold; strange creatures stalk the shadows.

Cronos: The New Dawn launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Edens Zero

Based on the manga by Hiro Mashima – Edens Zero takes place in a sci-fi universe where players take control of Shiki Granbell as he battles powerful enemies in search of a cosmic entity.

Edens Zero launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Eternal Strands

Burn enemies. Freeze limbs. Throw… yourself? Eternal Strands is an action RPG featuring a unique magical gameplay mechanic that allows players to combine spells and vanquish enemies.

Eternal Strands launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

FBC: Firebreak

Remedy Entertainment unveiled a Control spin-off titled FBC: Firebreak – a three player co-operative experience where players join the Federal Bureau of Control and engage paranatural phenomena with weird weaponry that can be modified to solve any situation and synergize with team members.

FBC: Firebreak launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

The Legend of Baboo

Embark on an epic adventure with Sepehr and Baboo as their idyllic island is invaded by a demonic force. Both characters work in tandem together and feature their own skill trees with players allocating points to help power up offensive and defensive abilities to use in combat against bosses.

The Legend of Baboo launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Step into the boots of Goro Majima as he reinvents himself on the high seas. Players will engage in land and sea combat with over-the-top antics in search of lost memories and a legendary treasure.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on February 21st, 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Mistfall Hunter

Mistfall Hunter is a third-person action RPG set in a dark and mysterious Nordic-inspired continent ravaged by the events of Ragnarök – epic Godly war. Players have been resurrected as Gylden Hunters tasked with hunting down the corroded and restoring hope to their world. Players can tailor their combat styles with diverse character classes including Mercenary, Sorcerer, and Blackarrow – equipped with unique abilities. Players can team up with friends to execute combos and secure victory.

Mistfall Hunter launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Mouse: P.I For Hire

Mouse: P.I For Hire is an homage to classic 1930’s cartoons and modern first-person shooters with players investigating various crimes taking place in toon town. The game features noir-inspired artwork flowing to the sounds of jazz-infused scores; Steamboat Willie meets Bioshock for comparison.

Mouse: P.I For Hire launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia is a four player co-operative psychological horror game where players are tasked with investigating haunted locations to gather paranormal evidence. There are over twenty classifications of ghosts including poltergeists and phantoms – each possessing unique behaviours. Phasmophobia makes use of voice recognition features with players able to communicate directly with the spirits using Ouija Boards and Spirit Boxes during investigations. The game also includes five difficulty levels.

Phasmophobia launches on October 29th, 2024 for Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Subnautica 2

Explore the depths of an alien ocean in Subnautica 2 where danger lurks beneath the waves. Players must fight for survival and build underwater bases to study the mysterious lifeforms from harmless fish to something bigger. Dive in with up to three friends in co-operative online multiplayer.

Subnautica 2 launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Wheel World

Race and roam through an artistic world in Wheel World – an open world with impressive vistas and activities to challenge cycling enthusiast whilst moving at a relaxed pace. Players can customize bicycles by using an endless array of parts to build sleek speedsters and off-road beasts; no limitations.

Wheel World launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a souls-like action RPG set during the late Ming Dynasty – riddled with warring factions and an illness that’s turning humans into monstrous creatures. Players will explore the depths of Shu as Wechang as she pieces together her lost memories; choices made and secrets unearthed will lead to several different endings. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a non-linear experience and players can freely choose which direction they wish to pursue – navigating large interconnected open environments. Master the powerful double-handed axes or nimble dual one-handed blades!

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

SophistiGamer will provide updates on everything mentioned as they become available to us.