We already know that several games from the studio are scheduled to launch this year, and some of the big titles arriving include Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Avowed. Several live-service games fall under the Xbox umbrella, so a new look at the upcoming seasons for Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, and Call of Duty could be on the cards. World of Warcraft’s The War Within DLC is currently scheduled to arrive before the end of the year, so that could be another game making an appearance during the Xbox Games Showcase.
Overall, you can expect a look at what's coming next from Microsoft's portfolio of studios across Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda and Xbox Game Studios, what third-party partners have lined up, and a few Game Pass updates.
If you're looking to watch live, you can catch the showcase through this link. The summer showcase will still continue throughout June, as the PC Gaming Show, Ubisoft Forward, and a new Nintendo Direct will all be broadcast this month.
The release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has leaked ahead of its dedicated livestream, and unsurprisingly, this year's entry in the series is set to launch on October 25. Billed as a "spy action thriller" that takes place in the '90s, the leaks have revealed a campaign mode and 16 new multiplayer maps, the majority being designed for 6v6 play. Call of Duty's Zombie multiplayer mode is also back and an open beta will be held before Black Ops 6 launches.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Release Date, Beta, And More Leak Ahead Of Xbox Showcase
Doom is back, and this time, players will explore the origins of the Doom Slayer in a new prequel adventure. In a short and sweet trailer, the gameplay for Doom: The Dark Ages showed off a never-before-seen conflict against Hell. Like the previous games, the Doom Slayer has a shotgun, speed, and power, but this time, he's also wielding a powerful shield to help him close the gap, stun enemies, and throw it like a lethal frisbee at enemies.
It has been several years since State of Decay 3 was last seen, but the game resurfaced during the Xbox Games Showcase. This new trailer for the game was mostly cinematic, but it did hint at a growing zombie threat, fighting back against the horde, and carving out a new life for your growing community of survivalist homesteaders.
State Of Decay 3 Gameplay Teaser Revealed At Xbox Showcase
The new trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard showed a closer look at the companions that you'll be able to recruit to your cause as you embark on a fantasy adventure. There'll be seven companions to recruit, each with their own rich story to discover and explore, and BioWare says this game will expand upon the Dragon Age stories, worlds, and characters from previous games. The new companions include Harding the scout, Neve the detective, Emmrich the necromancer, Taash the dragon hunter, Davrin the warden, Bellar the veil-jumper, and Lucanis the mage-killer.
Starfield is back with a new expansion, titled The Shattered Space. This new content centers around a mysterious power being unleashed in the city of Dazra on House Va'Ruun’s hidden homeworld, and players will investigate that cosmic threat, find unique weapons for their arsenal, and more fancy gear to outfit their character as they explore the cosmos.
Starfield DLC Shattered Space Gets A Trippy Trailer, New Content Launching Today
The Appalachias are expanding in Fallout 76, as the live-service game set in Bethesda's post-apocalyptic game universe will have a new slice of terrain ready for players to explore soon. Available starting June 12, players can venture southward to Skyline Valley, investigate a strange electric storm, and discover the secrets of Vault 63.
Fallout 76 Finally Lets You Become A Ghoul In 2025
South of Midnight got its first gameplay trailer, showing off its folktale setting and third-person action design. More details were also shared the game's story, which takes place in the town of Prospero after a hurricane leaves it devastated. It's up to the protagonist, Hazel, to venture through a Southern Gothic world where reality and fantasy are interwoven. A release year for the game was also revealed, as South of Midnight will land on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2025.
South Of Midnight Gets First Gameplay Trailer Full Of Magic And Fighting, Coming In 2025
One of the new titles shown off during the showcase, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the debut title from Sandfall Interactive and will be released on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2025. An RPG, players will lead an expedition on a desperate adventure to destroy the Paintress, who is hellbent on erasing the few human survivors left in the world.
