Everything You Missed At The First Xbox Event Of 2024 (Trailers, Reveals, Release Dates)

Xbox kicked off 2024 in style with a Developer_Direct that provided looks at a number of upcoming games, and checking out what all was shown is one of the best ways to get a good sense of what fans can expect in the coming year. Similar to Nintendo Directs or PlayStation State of Plays, the Developer_Direct is an efficient way of conveying information and reveals in a video stream format. The name isn't just for style, however, as the Xbox Developer_Direct also gives studios a chance to talk about their titles outside the basic gameplay footage.

Although it looks like Xbox might start porting exclusives to other systems in the near future, the company has made a big push for strong titles under its umbrella in recent years. From acquiring studios to forming partnerships with outside companies, Xbox has built up a strong portfolio that will definitely be paying off in 2024. Per the modern Xbox standard, all the games shown in the Xbox Developer_Direct will also be coming to PC for their initial releases.

is a 4X strategy game from developers who have worked on titles like, but the team is trying to put a big focus on what they're doing differently, per the Developer_Direct via Xbox's YouTube channel. Combat is resolved in simultaneous turns, a procedurally generated world responds to player actions, and winning the game is based on an overall point system rather than a set of victory conditions. The Xbox Developer_Direct established a Fall 2024 release date for , with the studio planning to continue implementing responses to feedback after its official launch.

wasn't originally revealed as an inclusion in the Xbox Developer_Direct, but this upcoming Square Enix title made a surprise appearance. As the newest entry in the iconic series, is an action RPG in a richly stylized world. The Developer_Direct showcase focused on the creature designs, giving a platform to series creator Koichi Ishii to talk about translating the original pixel art style to 3D. The