October 2023 Xbox Partner Preview: All the Latest Reveals
Microsoft introduced a new show format known as Xbox Partner Preview, and its inaugural stream showcased fresh glimpses of titles such as Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, Alan Wake 2: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, ARK: Survival Ascended, and many other exciting releases. Within the approximately 30-minute runtime, a multitude of games were showcased, and we are here to dissect and deliver all the major unveilings, announcements, trailers, and more in a single location. Enjoy!
Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Unveils Inaugural Gameplay, Exhibiting Remarkable Visuals
Konami has at long last provided an initial glimpse of the gameplay for the Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake, and the visual presentation is quite impressive. Although the trailer was relatively brief, it offers fans a sneak peek at how this beloved classic will be portrayed on contemporary platforms, leveraging the power of Unreal Engine 5 for its development.
Alan Wake II Launch Trailer and Walkthrough Unveils a Chilling New Adversary Bound to Linger in Our Nightmares
In addition to debuting the launch trailer for Alan Wake 2 in anticipation of its October 27, 2023 release date, Remedy has provided us with a gameplay walkthrough showcasing Saga Anderson confronting a horrifying adversary. This adversary appears to be a human woman with a mirrored doppelgänger at her feet and an unnaturally excessive number of arms.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Empowers You to Take Charge of Your Island Resort
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Continues the Franchise's Tradition of Intriguing Mini-Games, Featuring the Development of a Serene Resort on DonDoko Island. Players Have the Freedom to Design Their Dream Island Home, Arrange Shops and Decor, Forge Relationships with Locals, and Transform the Island to Attract Tourists. But Beware, Unwanted Challenges Lurk on the Horizon, from Hostile Individuals to Unpredictable Wildlife.
Ark: Survival Ascended Unveils its Debut Glimpse in the Xbox Partner Preview Event
The highly anticipated remake Ark: Survival Ascended made an appearance, showcasing the massive amount of work that has gone into this next-gen evolution with cross-platform modding, highly detailed realistic-looking environments, and fantastic looking dinosaurs using Unreal Engine 5!
Still Wakes The Deep: A First-Hand Look at the Horror to Come
The Chinese Room (Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Dear Esther) revealed new gameplay footage of their upcoming narrative horror game, Still Wakes the Deep. Here we got a first look at the slowly collapsing Beira D oil rig as the player-character navigated through some incredibly perilous encounters – including a brief look at the supernatural entity on the station.
Manor Lords Reveals PC Game Pass Release Date
Manor Lords delivered a detailed gameplay overview of what it’s like to establish your own medieval town and then assemble your townsfolk to defend their homestead – or conquer thy neighbor. The game is to arrive in Game Preview for Windows and with PC Game Pass on April 26, 2024.
Ikaro: Will Not Die Announced With Action-packed Trailer
FuturLab and Thunderful showed off their newest upcoming game, Ikaro: Will Not Die, a lightning-paced action adventure with rogue-lite elements, set in a futuristic, neon facility.
Spirit of the North 2: Prepare for Another Spirited Adventure
Infuse Studio announced and revealed a first look at their upcoming Spirit of the North 2, the surprise sequel to their gorgeous original adventure game. Here we see players take control of a new fox, alongside a new flying companion that will be tagging along on the adventure.
Return to Old Detroit in RoboCop: Rogue City
Teyon showed off new gameplay footage, including a new look at battle with the powerful ED-209, of the upcoming RoboCop: Rogue City, launching November 2 for Xbox Series X|S. From what we’ve seen, this is shaping up to be a truly faithful reproduction of the classic RoboCop we know and love.
We Take a Tour of Dungeons of Hinterberg
The team behind the lovely Dungeons of Hinterberg showed off some new gameplay that gave an example of what daily life is like for Luisa, what challenges she might face on her adventures and who she might meet. Dungeons of Hinterberg arrives on Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass in 2024.
Can You Make it to The Finals?
Embark Studios delivered a new, action-packed look at their upcoming team-based competitive shooter, The Finals. This free-to-play game is centered around virtual arenas featuring some incredible-looking destruction physics that will be sure to make every match a spectacle you don’t want to miss. Look for more information in the coming year – the closed beta kicks off for Xbox on October 26.
