What was shown at Xbox Partner Preview 2024 — shooter FBC: Firebreak from Remedy, horror Cronos: The New Dawn from the creators of Layers of Fear and much more

Xbox Partner Preview is an event where Microsoft showcases unreleased games from partner studios. Each of them will appear on the Xbox Series X console and PC, and some will also appear on PlayStation 5. In our article, you will learn about all the games that were shown at the conference.

First of all, we were presented with a new story add-on for Alan Wake 2 called The Lake House. Players can expect new details about the unified universe of Remedy games and an atmosphere in the spirit of the Twin Peaks series by David Lynch. The DLC will be released on October 22. At the same time, a physical edition of the second Alan Wake on discs for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles will be released, which will include both add-ons.

The announcement of Cronos: The New Dawn from Bloober Team took place. This team is remembered for the Layers of Fear duology and the recent Silent Hill 2 remake. Their new project is a horror game in a space setting. The trailer evoked associations with Dead Space and the reaper's lair from the final chapter of Mass Effect 2, and the main character's suit resembles Big Daddy's spacesuit from BioShock. The game will be released in 2025 on Xbox Series and PC.

They showed the gameplay of the shooter Blindfire. Its color scheme is made in the spirit of the Tron series. Apparently, light and everything connected with it will play an important role in the project. You will have to navigate by bright flashes, as well as the movements of your opponents. Blindfire is available in early access today.

The new part of the Yakuza series will take place in Hawaii. The main character will be Goro Majime, who does not remember how he ended up on the tropical islands. He will have adventures in the open world and battles with local bandits, which will take place in real time. In addition to the classic fighting style, there will be a pirate one, with the active use of cold weapons and the summoning of allied animals. Among the mini-games, battles on ships can be noted. The release of the project will take place on February 28, 2025.

First-person shooter, which looks like black-and-white Disney cartoons of the 20s. The platformer Cuphead is made in a similar style. You will not only have to kill enemies, but also conduct investigations, in particular, photograph evidence. The gameplay resembles BioShock. The release date is scheduled for 2025.

They showed a trailer for Subnautica 2, a sequel to the survival game, the action of which takes place underwater. This time, Unreal Engine 5 will be used as the engine. Support for a cooperative mode of up to four players is declared. The project will appear in early access in 2025.

Fans of hardcore platformers with pixel graphics can pay attention to Animal Well. From Super Meat Boy or I Wanna be the Guy it is distinguished by a dark style and monsters that hide in the dark. The game is available today.

A third-person action game based on the manga of the same name by Hiro Mashima. You will play as characters from a Japanese comic book, each with their own unique abilities. Some rely on hand-to-hand combat, others on melee weapons, and others on firearms. The anime style of the project is reminiscent of the fifth Persona. Edens Zero will be released in 2025.

Another action, this time with a bet on the magic of various elements. With its help, you will have to kill huge bosses that look like they came from the pages of a textbook on ancient Greek mythology. The game will appear in early access in 2025.

A new souls-like has been announced, which is similar in appearance and gameplay to the third «Dark Souls». You will face battles against mobs and bosses in narrow streets, where the space for maneuver is reduced to a minimum. An unusual feature for the genre is the ability to kill enemies silently. Perhaps, in order to become invisible, you will have to cast a special spell. The release is scheduled for 2025.

A bicycle race with simple but pleasant graphics, which are stylized as a watercolor painting. The game will be released in early 2025 and will be immediately available in Game Pass.

On personal computers, Phasmophobia was released in early access 4 years ago. On October 28, it will appear on Xbox Series. Let us remind you that this is a horror game in which you need to look for clues that indicate the existence of ghosts. Aggressive ghosts will attack you, so it is important not to get offmind and not die in the process.

The announcement of the fantasy adventure The Legend of Baboo took place. In it, you will play as a teenager who is forced to go on a dangerous adventure. He will climb steep cliffs, solve puzzles and fight numerous enemies. A large white dog will be a faithful ally, which can be used as a mount. The release is scheduled for 2025.

Another souls-like in an Asian setting. The closest reference point is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The main character is a charming girl. She is a master of cold and firearms, and also actively uses magic. Unlike the Wolf, the beauty does not parry enemy attacks, but prefers to hit opponents first. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers will be released in 2025.

A cooperative shooter from Remedy has been announced, the action of which will take place in the Control universe. You will play as agents of the Federal Bureau of Control who eliminate paranormal threats. The emphasis is on the interaction between fighters who will be able to combine each other's skills to achieve goals. The release will take place in 2025, and the game will be available immediately on Game Pass.

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