Microsoft held its second Xbox Partner Preview event, where the company highlighted third-party games coming to Xbox consoles and Windows PCs for about 30 minutes.
If you missed the event, we’re ranking and rounding up the biggest reveals, announcements, and trailers that you can check out below.
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Unknown 9: The Awakening is Coming | #XboxPartnerPreview pic.twitter.com/9nMp3whWEe
— Xbox (@Xbox) March 6, 2024
Unknown 9: The Awakening is getting a new gameplay trailer this summer
Kicking off the show, Reflector Entertainment has shared a new gameplay trailer for Unknown 9: Awakening, due out this summer.
This is the most recent look at Unknown 9: Awakening since the game was revealed nearly four years ago during Gamescom Opening Night Live.
Sleight of Hand is the Next Game from Framework Creator Joshua Boggs
Joshua Boggs, creator of the mobile game Framed, has announced his next project: Sleight of Hand. Like his previous project, Sleight of Hand is a noir game with stealth gameplay. Players take control of Lady Luck, a private detective who uses dark magic to bring down her past parties.
Sleight of Hand will be released next year on Xbox and PC, and will also be available on Microsoft’s gaming service Game Pass.
11 Bit Studios’ Upcoming Sci-Fi Game, The Alters Gets New Gameplay Trailer, But No Release Date
The exciting new sci-fi game The Alters got a new gameplay trailer in today’s Partner Preview. A new gameplay trailer shows Jan Dolsky creating different iterations of himself as he tries to escape a deadly planet.
Creatures of Ava is like a more relaxed version of Palworld
11 Bit Studios used today’s Partner Preview showcase to show off its next game, Creatures of Ava.
Creatures of Ava is a non-violent action-adventure game set in a fictional world full of monsters. Players control Vic, who uses his flute to tame infected wild creatures instead of fighting to destroy them.
Creatures of Ava will be released this year and will be available on day one for Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers.
There is a Roblox game where you play as Chucky, but for a limited time
When you think of Roblox, the last thing that comes to mind is the fictional killer doll Chucky. That changes today as Griefville: Survive the Nightmare will let you play as a killer doll for a limited time. In a press release, developer RocketRide Games says that in the game for Griefville, players will be on a game loop where they will spend the day preparing while trying to survive nightmarish portals that “transport them to unique game modes” before nightfall.
RocketRide Games CEO Lois-Rene Auclair said in a press release that “Griefville: Survive the Nightmare!” “We wanted to create an experience for older Roblox users that taps into the shared cultural touchstone of ’80s and ’90s horror,” he said. “It’s not just about jump scares; it’s about capturing the atmosphere, the tension, and the pure joy of being lost in a classic horror film. We are excited to bring Griefville to Roblox with the best partners!”
The long-awaited sequel, Sunken City 2, will be released next year
After a long legal battle over the publishing rights for the original game, Frogwares has finally announced that The Sinking City 2 will finally be released next year.
In The Sinking City 2, a survival horror game set in the United States in the 1920s, players will explore a semi-open world powered by Unreal Engine 5.
In addition to the release date, Frogwares announced in a press release that it plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for Sinking City 2’s development as a Ukrainian-based studio, as a result of the backlash the developer has faced. The ongoing war with Russia.
Final Fantasy 14 Full Release for Xbox Coming in a Few Weeks
Square Enix has announced that the full version of Final Fantasy 14 will be released on March 21 for Xbox.
It’s been a long time coming for Xbox fans. Last July, it was revealed that Final Fantasy 14 would be coming to Xbox consoles with a Series X version capable of running the game at 4K resolution. Ahead of the full release, an open beta was released for Xbox owners last month.
The classic trilogy is back – TODAY
Play STALKER Legends of the Zone: | #XboxPartnerPreview pic.twitter.com/9Z2El1Wgxn
— Xbox (@Xbox) March 6, 2024
First 3 STALKER Games Remastered for Modern Consoles
If you’re planning to play the upcoming STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but haven’t yet played the first one (or its other entries), today’s Xbox Partner Preview revealed that STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat will all be remastered for modern consoles. is done.
This remastered compilation received a secret release today called STALKER Legends of the Zone Trilogy.
Difficult missions require difficult vehicles 🛻
Play Expeditions: A MudRunner Game early with Year 1 Edition or Premium Edition: pic.twitter.com/1yyN7Arf3c
— Xbox (@Xbox) March 1, 2024
Monster Jam Showdown is a New Racing Game with Monster Trucks
If you’re looking for a new racing game this year, Monster Jam Showdown might be what you’re looking for. Players will endure various arcade off-road races in a variety of monster trucks.
Monster Jam Showdown will be released sometime this year.
Persona 3 Reboot: Episode Aigis DLC announced
Today, Atlus surprised many Persona fans by announcing Episode Aigis, the DLC for Persona 3 Reload. What makes this even more surprising is that this is a brand new DLC. Along with the new DLC announcement, Atlus has detailed the expansion pass for Persona 3 Reload.
First Berserker Gets New Trailer and Release Window
Announced at the 2023 Gaming Awards last December, Neople’s upcoming RPG The First Berserker debuted a new trailer at today’s show.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau Looks Gorgeous in New Gameplay Trailer
The latest project from EA’s original venture is Surgent Studios’ colorful Metroidvania game Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Narrated by actor Abubakar Salim, the new gameplay trailer showcases the colorful in-game world and fast-paced gameplay.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau will be released on April 23 for Xbox PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
Frostpunk Gets July 2nd Release Date and New Trailer
11 Bit Studios finally shared the release date For the long-awaited sequel to Frostpunk 2, which will be released on July 25th for PC and released on PC Game Pass for a day.
Along with the release date, 11 Bit Studios has shared a new trailer that provides a ton of pre-order information. This means that those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will get access to features like a closed beta scheduled for next month and a story mode three days before its official release.
Capcom’s Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will be released sometime this year.
Unveiled at last Summer’s Xbox Games Expo, Capcom’s upcoming fighting game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess appeared at today’s Partner Preview Event, where new details and a release window were obtained. The latest trailer shows off a ton of action and extremely detailed and stylish characters.
Taylor is a reporter at IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @TayNixter.