This morning, Xbox held another Partner Preview, which is geared generally at showcasing Xbox’s third-party partnerships by providing updates on things we already knew about as well as a few surprises.
For those who didn’t want to get up around the 4AM AEDT mark, here’s a round up of everything that was shown.
FBC: Firebreak Is The Multiplayer Game Set In The Control Universe
Coming out sometime next year, FBC: Firebreak was announced and is the long-awaited multiplayer game set in the shared universe occupied by Control and Alan Wake.
It’s set to serve up a three-player co-op experience and, even better, it’s coming to Game Pass.
Chronos: The New Dawn Is A New Horror Game From Bloober Team
Silent Hill proved to be quite the redemption arc for Bloober Team, who’d had middling releases up until it reassured the world they’ve got the goods.
Their next game, Chronos: The New Dawn, delves is a haunting sci-fi world and promises a little time travel flavour, which I love.
Subnautica 2 Is Getting An Early Access Release Next Year
I didn’t sea this one coming. After finding plenty of success with the original, it was perhaps always a given we’d see a sequel to Subnautica.
The game is coming to early access next year for Xbox Series X/S, PC as well as launching on Game Pass.
We Got A Great New Look At Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
There’s more of these kinds of games now than I can count, and their names are so similar I’m just kind of befuddled.
But alas, it’sanotheraction-RPG soulslike that has staggeringly nice art direction, titanic bosses, and a delicious looking stagger mechanic that should help it shine amidst a lot of company. It’s set to launch next year and is a day one Game Pass release.
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Is More Skull & Bones Than Skull & Bones Ever Was
During this morning’s Xbox Partner Preview, we got a pretty good look at the new Like a Dragon game’s naval combat that’ll make you feel like Captain Jack on the high seas.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches February 21, 2025.
Visit The Lake House Next Week With New Alan Wake II DLC
Just in time for Halloween, this Alan Wake II DLC certainly appears to be darker than the Night Springs content we got back in June.
Phasmophobia Is Set To Spook Up Your Halloween
After being an online co-op fixture throughout the pandemic years, Phasmophobia is set to launch October 29th for Xbox consoles and spook your All Hallow’s Eve right up.
Wheel World Looks Wheelie Good
If this game doesn’t make you want to just hit the open fields on a mountain bike, I don’t know what will. Along with its distinct animation style, Wheel World is set to feature plenty of bike customisation as you set off to save the world.
Get set to pedal early 2025.
Mistfall Hunter Is A PvPvE Extraction RPG, Can That Be Right?
With a melding of genres that issurelythe first of its kind, Mistfall Hunter is set to have all of the Nordic-inspired creatures, loot, and third-person action you can handle when it launches next year.
Eternal Strands Looks Like The Spiritual Successor To Immortals We Didn’t Know We Wanted
With towering foes to topple and elemental magic buzzing at your fingertips, Eternal Strands looks like a fantasy action game to watch. Despite its name, it doesnotbelong in the strand sub-genre of games popularised(?) by Kojima.
It is, however, coming to Game Pass at launch early next year.
Edens Zero Is A New Manga-Inspired Action Adventure
Look, this is a blind spot forme, however the streets are saying this has been a long time coming and vibes are, generally, pretty good.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Looks Like The Cat’s Meow
With its old-timey Disney, but strictlynotDisney, look, Mouse: P.I. For Hire is right up there on lists of games I can’t wait to get my hands on next year. It’s supremely stylish and moves to the beat of jazz.
Blindfire Seems Like A Shot In The Dark
Out in game preview today, Blindfire is actually a pretty novel concept. By competing with others in poorly lit arenas, you’re expected to keep an ear to the ground in an attempt to survive.
Animal Well Is Out Now On Xbox
The little indie that could, and a personal contender for Game of the Year, Animal Well is out today for Xbox consoles.