E3 2018: All the biggest Xbox news and announcements

Numerous E3 2018 media briefings took place over the past few days and we got a better look at exciting titles like Gears 5 on Xbox One X. You can read about all the major Xbox news and announcements from the event below.

Microsoft

Next Xbox

Phil Spencer said that the next Xbox was in development and teased a shrouded image of a device with a very square but accented look.

Halo Infinite

Microsoft opened its E3 2018 briefing with a teaser for "Halo Infinite" which is powered by the new "Slipspace Engine". According to 343 Industries, the engine allows for emergent experiences and focuses on Master Chief.

Cyberpunk 2077

Microsoft's event ended with a bang because CD Projekt RED "hacked" the stream and revealed the first footage of Cyberpunk 2077. The game looks absolutely mind-blowing.

Gears 5

Gears 5 features Kate as the new protagonist in 2019. The title follows the young warrior on her journey to discover why she's related to the "Locust" monsters.

Microsoft Game Streaming

Microsoft confirmed that the company was working on a game streaming service to bring console-quality visuals to all your devices like smartphones.

Microsoft Studios

Phil Spencer took to the stage again and discussed the recent Microsoft Studios acquisitions. "The Initiative" is led by Darrell Gallagher of Tomb Raider fame and is based in Santa Monica. Apart from that, great teams like Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, Playground Games, and Undead Labs are also joining the company.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

FromSoftware revealed a new action game for 2019 which features an ancient Japanese setting.

Battletoads

While we don't know much about Battletoads, we do know that the beloved Rare franchise will return in 2019.

Devil May Cry 5

According to countless rumors, Devil May Cry 5 was going to be a PlayStation 4 exclusive. However, it turns out that it's coming to Xbox One in Spring 2019 with Xbox One X enhancements.

Dying Light 2

Dying Light 2 is in development for Xbox One and PC. The game takes place during the "Modern Dark Ages".

Fallout 76

Fallout 76 is a massive game which is four times the size of Fallout 4. The open-world adventure is launching this November.

Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4 takes place in a shared open-world Britain. The racing game also allows for different weather seasons unlike its predecessor. The Xbox One X gets a 60 FPS mode.

Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus is coming to Xbox One in February 2019.

The Division 2

The Division 2 takes place in Washington, DC and forces you to prevent a new American Civil War.

Nier: Automata

Nier: Automata is coming to Xbox One this month.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps got a stunning new trailer. The game looks gorgeous on Xbox One X and should launch in 2019.

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

Cuphead is a challenging platformer and it's about to get even more content. An expansion called "The Delicious Last Course" will launch in 2019 and feature a new character called Ms. Chalice.

Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft officially confirmed that Halo: The Master Chief Collection was coming to the subscription service later this year. The Division, The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, and Fallout 4 joined Xbox Game Pass over the weekend.

Kingdom Hearts III

Phil Spencer assured gamers that the company was working with developers to make their games run best on Xbox One. After that, he revealed a new Kingdom Hearts III trailer which gives you a taste of its gorgeous visuals. The game is also getting Pirates of the Caribbean content.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider got stunning new gameplay footage.

Sea of Thieves

Future Sea of Thieves content was teased at Microsoft's event. "Cursed Sails" and "Forsaken Shore" expansions are coming soon.

Just Cause 4

Just Cause 4 suffered from numerous leaks ahead of its E3 2018 reveal, but the bombastic trailer still delights because it captures the essence of the franchise.

Gears Tactics

Gears Tactics is a PC game that resembles XCOM.

Battlefield V

Battlefield V got a new trailer which shared one of the single-player scenarios. The mission seemed grounded due to the powerful acting.

Crackdown 3

Crackdown 3 got a new trailer featuring the hilarious Terry Crews. There's a lot of destruction and other mayhem involved.

Sony

Resident Evil 2

The Resident Evil 2 remake is coming to Xbox One and PC in January 2019.

Control

Control is Remedy Entertainment's next third-person shooter for Xbox One and PC.

EA

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order

The game takes place during "The Dark Times" and you play as a Jedi. It's set been Star Wars: Episode III and Episode IV. Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is expected to launch next year.

Anthem

Anthem got a new trailer which featured game engine footage. The game looks absolutely breathtaking and features a variety of weapons. The world constantly changes due to storms.

EA Game Streaming

EA announced its own game streaming service which is in active development.

Bethesda

The Elder Scrolls VI

Bethesda announced that The Elder Scrolls VI which will come after Starfield.

Starfield

Starfield is a space-based game which Bethesda is teasing for a few years down the line.

Doom Eternal

The sequel to 2016's Doom was announced at E3 2018 and is called Doom Eternal. It seems to take place on a post-apocalyptic Earth.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is a co-op experience which features B.J. Blazkowicz's twin daughters.

Rage 2

Rage 2 got new extended gameplay footage and a rather thrilling performance of the theme song.

Prey

Prey received a massive update that adds a variety of new content. The "Mooncrash" expansion is available right now with "Typhoon Hunter" coming soon.

Ubisoft

Beyond Good and Evil 2

The highlight of the Ubisoft show had to be Beyond Good and Evil 2. The game got a new trailer showcasing the grittiness of the world and the threats that inhabit space.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

The leak-ridden Assassin's Creed Odyssey was finally announced and it takes place during the Peloponnesian Wars.

Skull & Bones

Skull & Bones is eerily similar to Sea of Thieves. We got a new trailer and a better look at the gameplay.

Those were all of the major announcements from E3 2018. A lot of great experiences are coming to Xbox One in the coming months, and hopefully, you're as excited as we are for games like Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Beyond Good and Evil 2.

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