Just in case you don’t feel like watching the entirety of Microsoft’s Xbox Series X event that happened today, we have compiled every major announcement that was made during the presentation. Here’s everything Microsoft revealed during the big show.
Disclaimer: When we say exclusive we mean exclusive to Xbox as far as consoles go since Microsoft releases everything also to PC these days.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition
Not Exclusive
During the Summer Game Fest pre-show with Geoff Keighley, Square Enix revealed that the epic turn-based JRPG, Dragon Quest XI S will be coming to Microsoft platforms on Dec 4, 2020. It’ll also be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Exomecha
Xbox Exclusive
Exomecha is an upcoming first-person, free-to-play shooter that’s planned to launch in late 2021. According to the YouTube video description, Exomecha is an “immersive experience with team-based large scale battles, a unique battle royale game mode, and an objective-based game mode.”
It’s coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Watch Dogs Legion
Not Exclusive
Ubisoft showed off a new cinematic trailer for Watch Dogs Legion. There’s not much to talk about here, but the game looks very entertaining.
Watch Dogs Legion will launch on Oct 29 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Ubisoft’s open-world title will also come to next-gen platforms and Google Stadia.
Echo Generation
Xbox Exclusive
Echo Generation is a unique and super charming turn-based adventure game coming in 2021 to PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X –it totally gives off Stranger Things vibes.
Hello Neighbor 2
Xbox Exclusive
Hello Neighbor 2 is a sequel to the stealth horror game that has you sneaking into your neighbor’s house without getting caught. It takes place directly after the original and it’s coming in 2021.
It’s coming to Xbox One, Steam, Xbox Series X, and it will also support the Smart Delivery functionality.
Balan Wonderworld
Not Exclusive
Balan Wonderworld is a 3D platformer that comes from the brilliant minds that created Sonic the Hedgehog and it’s coming to Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Steam.
Halo Infinite
Xbox Exclusive
343 Industries and Microsoft finally showed off the first gameplay footage for Halo Infinite. Spoiler: it definitely looks like a Halo game! Of course, this is an Xbox Series X launch title that’ll also be coming to PC and Xbox One.
State of Decay 3
Xbox Exclusive
No release date or even a window was shared but State of Decay 3 is coming to Xbox Series X and PC, but nothing else was shown besides this cinematic trailer that sets the mood.
Forza Motorsport
Xbox Exclusive
The acclaimed Microsoft exclusive series, Forza Motorsport, is headed to the Xbox Series X and PC and it’s worth noting that it’s very early in development.
Everwild
Xbox Exclusive
Rare showed off some new footage of its Microsoft exclusive title, Everwild. No release window was revealed but man does it look gorgeous.
Tell Me Why
Xbox Exclusive
Tell Me Why is a new interactive adventure game from Dontnod. The first chapter will launch on Aug 27 for Xbox One and PC.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Xbox Exclusive
No, there wasn’t a new Ori game announced during the Xbox Games Showcase but Xbox fans will be happy to know that Ori and the Will of the Wisps will have an enhanced version on Xbox Series X.
The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon
Not Exclusive
Private Division announced a new narrative expansion for The Outer Worlds that will launch on Sep 9, 2020, for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Grounded
Xbox Exclusive
Obsidian’s upcoming survival game, Grounded, got a new launch trailer ahead of its early access release of July 28. It’ll be playable on Steam and Xbox One.
Avowed from Obsidian
Xbox Exclusive
Obsidian’s next big RPG, Avowed, is an expansive first-person title that’s set in a fantasy world. It’s coming to Xbox Series X and PC but no date or gameplay was shown.
As Dusk Falls
Xbox Exclusive
As Dusk Falls is an interactive indie title will explore the lives of two families across a thirsty year period of time. It’s coming to Xbox Series X and PC in 2021.
Hellblade: Senua’s Saga
Xbox Exclusive
Hellblade: Senua’s Saga is coming to Xbox Series X and PC and now you can find out more about the development with this new dev diary video from Ninja Theory.
Destiny 2: Beyond Light
Not Exclusive
Bungie’s multiplayer shooter, Destiny 2, will be coming to Xbox Game Pass in September. And on Nov. 10, those Game Pass players will have access to the Beyond Light DLC expansion at no extra charge.
Stalker 2
Timed Xbox Exclusive
The immersive first-person shooter, Stalker 2, is coming to PC and launching first on Xbox Series X as a console launch exclusive. No other platforms have been announced just yet.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Timed Xbox Exclusive
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is coming in 2021 for Xbox Series X and PC as a console launch exclusive.
Tetris Effect Connected
Timed Xbox Exclusive
Not only is Tetris Effect coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox One this Holiday but this version will have a new multiplayer mode. This same mode will come to the existing versions of Tetris Effect in the summer of 2021.
The Gunk
Timed Xbox Exclusive
This third-person action-adventure title, The Gunk, comes from the talented team behind SteamWorld and it’s a console launch exclusive for Microsoft platforms in 2021.
The Medium
Xbox Exclusive
Bloober Team’s upcoming psychological horror title, The Medium, received a new trailer during the Xbox games showcase. It’ll be available for Xbox Series X and Steam this holiday season. No other platforms have been announced.
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis
Exclusive for Now in U.S.
The Phantasy Star Online franchise is getting a new installment. PSO2: New Genesis will release for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2021 for the U.S, while the Japanese version will also include releases on PS4 and Switch (via the Cloud).
CrossfireX
Timed Xbox Exclusive
The campaign for CrossfireX from Remedy Entertainment was Showed off today durIng the big event. It’s a console launch exclusive for the Xbox Series X and Xbox One. It’s slated to release in 2020.
Fable
Exclusive
And to wrap up this insanely long list of game reveals, Playground Games finally unveiled the next Fable game that’s coming to Xbox Series X and PC as a Microsoft-exclusive title.
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