Here are some new games you might see at the July 23rd Xbox Games Showcase
After a fairly strong showing from Sony with the Playstation 5 and Microsoft skipping any major Xbox 2020 reveals in June, fans have all eyes on Microsoft and its upcoming July 23 Xbox Games Showcase event. Today, we’ll be sharing our predictions for game announcements and reveals during what is looking to be one of the important events in Xbox history.
So far Xbox has done a surprisingly good job keeping many of the major game reveals under wraps for this showcase event. While we have seen a few leaks from credible insiders, it seems that as of now, most of the show remains a mystery.
Now without further ado, let’s break down some of the amazing games we’re hoping to see at the Xbox Games Showcase event.
The following predictions are strictly speculation based on a combination of insider information, cryptic teases from Xbox staff, and good old-fashioned gut intuition.
Halo: Infinite Gameplay/Warzone 2.0 Beta
Source: Microsoft/343 Industries
Microsoft will likely come out swinging with a brand-new gameplay-focused trailer showcasing the power of the new Slipspace engine and the Xbox Series X. We’ll also get a better look at the overall conflict of Halo Infinite’s story and plenty of piping hot Master Chief action.
In addition to an impressive showing of the game’s campaign, we’ll also get the official reveal of Warzone 2.0 – Halo Infinite’s massive scale answer to the Battle Royale craze. The beta for this enormous mutliplayer experience will also shadowdrop right after the close of the event, giving players a chance to feel the new engine for themselves.
And to keep hype levels at DEFCON 1, Xbox will reconfirm that Halo Infinite will launch alongside the Xbox Series X this fall — months earlier than the originally anticipated Holiday 2020 release window.
Elden Ring Gameplay Trailer
Source: BANDAI NAMCO
With Elden Ring making its official debut on an Xbox stage, Microsoft wants to make sure From Software fans know this title will look and play best on the Xbox Series X. The studio will reveal open-world gameplay from the project running natively on the console. This will serve as a third-party showcase for the development potential on Xbox’s new hardware.
Studio Acquisition
Source: Bloober Team
Bloober has been working closely with Xbox for the last few years and saw some major success with the launch of Blair Witch into Game Pass. It’s also been one of the most vocal independent developers when it comes sharing its experiences developing on the Xbox Series X. After officially announcing the studio was on the market last month, it’s safe to say the team at Xbox made an offer.
Microsoft will tout the expertise of Bloober when it comes to crafting unique and gripping horror titles and treat fans to the first official gameplay trailer for The Medium.
Everwild Gameplay Reveal
The captivating reveal trailer for Everwild mirrored the announcement of Sea of Thieves in many ways. We were shown glimpses of a beautiful world with little teases sprinkled throughout. During this event, we’ll get a look at the first official gameplay trailer of Rare’s take on an open-world RPG.
Like Sea of Thieves, this will be co-op focused, but with a greater emphasis on engaging RPG elements. It will also be another stunning example of open-world game development on the Xbox Series X.
Battletoads Shadow Drop
Source: Microsoft/Xbox
This retro-brawler was recently rated for Xbox and PC in Brazil, meaning a release is imminent. To celebrate the legacy of the franchise, Phil Spencer will come out on stage in his infamous Battletoads T-shirt to reveal a new gameplay trailer and announce that all Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play the game right now.
The Initiative’s First Game Reveal/Rebranding – Perfect Dark
Source: The Initiative
First of these is the highly-speculated reboot of the Perfect Dark franchise. Taking some serious inspiration from the 2013 reimagining of Tomb Raider, we’ll get our first look at the gritty new Joanna Dark. Combining heavy narrative themes with gadget based stealth combat, the new Perfect Dark aims to reinvent a genre many fans have been missing since the hiatus of Splinter Cell.
The second reveal will be a rebranding of the studio name and logo. The Initiative name was merely a statement of intent for the team’s goals within Xbox Game Studios and the logo itself was actually a tease for the Perfect Dark reboot, hence the similarities to the DataDyne logo from the series.
Hellblade II Gameplay Trailer
Source: Microsoft
Following the gameplay reveal, members of Ninja Theory will share their experiences developing for the Xbox Series X. We’ll get some specific insights to features and quality of life improvements we can expect with the next generation of Xbox games.
Undead Labs/Capcom Dead Rising Reboot
Source: Capcom
On a recent episode of Rebel FM, Arthur Gies (a trusted industry insider) made claims that both Undead Labs and Capcom will have something to announce at the Xbox showcase. While the safe assumption for Undead Labs is State of Decay 3, what if Xbox is tasking its dedicated zombie development studio with reinventing Dead Rising alongside Capcom? Fans may be in for a real undead treat on July 23.
Fable Reboot Reveal
Source: Microsoft
Fans will finally be given confirmation of this title’s existence with a gorgeous in-engine trailer, showcasing the beautifully reimagined world of Albion. Some core story details will be cryptically hidden throughout the lush landscapes and environments explored in this trailer, ending with the new Fable logo and a 2021 release date, much sooner than many players anticipated.
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