Xbox Partner Preview Recap
The Xbox Partner Preview showcased a wave of thrilling new titles, surprise releases, and world premieres, highlighting some of the biggest names and emerging indie talents. Here are the key takeaways:
1. Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Expansion Remedy gave fans a sneak peek into Alan Wake 2's second expansion, The Lake House, blending the eerie world of Control with Alan Wake. Players will navigate chilling environments as a Federal Bureau of Control agent in a story that connects both game universes. Launches October 22.
2. Animal Well This indie gem delivers a blend of classic Metroidvania gameplay and mind-bending puzzles. Available on Xbox today, Animal Well promises a deeply mysterious world filled with secrets.
3. Blindfire This FPS shakes things up by plunging players into pitch-black arenas where they must rely on echolocation and traps rather than sight. Blindfire is available now in Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
4. Cronos: The New Dawn Bloober Team’s latest survival horror adventure spans two eras: 1980s Poland and a dystopian future. This psychological thriller combines tense horror with deep storytelling, arriving in 2025.
5. Edens Zero Based on the popular manga and anime, Edens Zero is a third-person action game following hero Shiki Granbell's cosmic quest. Expect a release in 2025.
6. Eternal Strands This action RPG comes from veterans who worked on Dragon Age and Assassin's Creed. Offering a deep spell system, massive bosses, and crafting, it arrives on Game Pass in early 2025.
7. FBC: Firebreak Remedy revealed its first-ever multiplayer game, a Control spin-off called FBC: Firebreak. This co-op PvE shooter has players working as Federal Bureau of Control agents in a battle against strange enemies in the Oldest House, arriving on day one on Game Pass in 2025.
8. Subnautica 2 A teaser for Subnautica 2 confirmed Early Access for 2025, with an exciting addition – optional co-op mode. Fans of the deep-sea survival game can dive back into its beautiful yet terrifying world.
9. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii This action-packed, high-seas adventure brings ex-yakuza Goro Majima into the pirate life. With new naval battles, it's releasing on February 21, 2025.
10. Mistfall Hunter Mixing Soulslike combat with extraction gameplay, Mistfall Hunter combines monster-slaying with tactical resource management. A closed beta is now open for applications.
The event also revealed updates for games like Phasmophobia, launching on Xbox this month, and announced new titles including WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, The Legend of Baboo, Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Wheel World, both arriving in 2025.
The Xbox Partner Preview offered a strong glimpse into the future of gaming with exciting new expansions, indie highlights, and cooperative multiplayer experiences arriving on Xbox platforms in the coming months and years.