Xbox held its Partner Preview showcase in the wee hours of this morning, showing off a number of announcements and new looks at upcoming third-party games from a number of publishers and studios.
In case you were asleep at 5AM AEDT (and I hope you were), here’s what you missed:
Everything Announced At March 2024 The Xbox Partner Preview
Final Fantasy XIV Is Launching On Xbox In Full This Month
After an open beta period, Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy XIV’s full launch is happening on March 21st for Xbox Series X|S. A Starter Edition of the game will also be available via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks from launch until April 19th.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Is Coming To Game Pass
A new trailer for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, which looks excellent. It’ll be launching on day one with Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and Windows when it arrives at some point later in the year. There’ll be more on this one at tomorrow’s Capcom Highlights showcase.
The Sinking City 2 Is Coming And It Looks Spooky As Heck
Frogwares revealed its sequel to The Sinking City with a slick, spooky new trailer. The studio is pivoting to full-on survival horror with this one, although it’ll still have optional detective elements.
Persona 3 Reload Is Getting An Expansion Pass
The Persona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass will offer up extended story content as well as new costumes, music and more, of course including Episode Aigis -The Answer-.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends of the Zone Trilogy Is Out Now
Although its existence was revealed early by retailer listings yesterday, we now know that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends of the Zone Trilogy is out today with the cult-classics Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat all included!
Unknown 9: Awakening Is Back And It Starts Anya Chalotra
The video game component of Reflector Entertainment’s cross-media project has resurfaced with a first look at its third-person stealth action gameplay and the reveal that its lead character, Haroona, will be played by The Witcher’s Anya Chalotra.
Another Big Look At Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Surgent Studios and EA Originals are preparing to launch this one on April 23rd, as as it gets nearer we’re treated to a new gameplay showcase. Everything revolves around its gameplay-altering Sun and Moon masks and if the recent demo was any indication it’ll offer up some exciting level designs and gameplay moments.
Chucky Is Coming To Roblox
Griefville: Survive the Nightmare! is a chilling interactive experience coming to Roblox today. Not sure how the Chucky and Roblox crowds intersect but it’s neat anyway.
Creatures of Ava Sounds Like The Anti-Palworld
Inverge Studios’ newest title is described as a “creature saver” where you’ll work towards the conservation of the wildlife on an alien planet with an overarching goal to save the world from a life-consuming infection.
Monster Jam Showdown Sure Is A Monster Jam Game
Fang around in iconic monster trucks like Megaladon, El Toro Loco, and Grave Digger when this one launches at some point in 2024. It actually looks like fun, I don’t know.
I’m Pretty Into The Alters
This one’s described as having a “unique” blend of adventure, survival, and base-building elements, which doesn’t sound all that unique of a blend in the current landscape but I’m intrigued nonetheless. It looks like a cool, emotional sci-fi journey.
A Look At The First Berserker: Khazan’s Visceral Combat
This one looks brutal, combat-focused and stylish as hell. It’s a “hardcore” action RPG based on the Dungeon & Fighter franchise, but unfortunately no release window or even year as of yet.
Frostpunk 2 Is Coming To PC Game Pass
Another one from 11-Bit Studios, and a hugely-anticipated sequel. Frostpunk 2 is launching for PC on July 24th, 2024 and will be available on PC Game Pass.
Sleight of Hand Looks Magical
A slick-as-hell amazing cinematic trailer introduced this third-person “espionage action game” which features witches, cursed cards and stormy cities. Basically everything you could want.
