Today, Microsoft held its annual Xbox E3 conference in Los Angeles. A variety of new games were announced and we got an in-depth look at Gears 5 on Xbox One X alongside other titles. You can read about everything the publisher announced at the press event below. Spencer confirmed that fifty games, eighteen exclusives, and fifteen world premieres would take place today.
Halo Infinite
Today, 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 for gamers of today and tomorrow.
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. The title was confirmed to run at "4K Ultra HD" and "HDR" on Microsoft's new console. You can also fly this time around with the help of an owl companion.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
FromSoftware revealed a new game which features an ancient Japanese setting. They're working with Activision to bring the title to gamers around the world in early 2019.
Fallout 76
Fallout 76 is a massive game which is four times the size of Fallout 4. You can preorder the title on June 15, 2018. The new trailer showcased an expansive world with gorgeous visuals. Best of all, it's also 4K Ultra HD and HDR on Xbox One X.
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit takes place in the Life Is Strange universe and tells a touching story between a father and son. According to Square Enix, the game will release "digitally and completely free on a permanent basis for everyone on June 26".
Crackdown 3
Crackdown 3 got a new trailer featuring the hilarious Terry Crews. There's a lot of destruction and other mayhem involved. The vehicles have to be the best part though.
Nier: Automata
Nier: Automata is coming to Xbox One this month. The title supports 4K Ultra HD and HDR on Xbox One X unlike PlayStation 4 Pro.
Metro Exodus
Metro Exodus is coming to Xbox One on February 22, 2019. That month is going to be packed with games like Crackdown 3 and others.
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 and characters like Hercules.
Sea of Thieves: Cursed Sails and Forsaken Shore
Future Sea of Thieves content was teased at E3 2018. The "Cursed Sails" and "Forsaken Shore" expansions are coming to the game soon.
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 and music.
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. Lastly, the Xbox One X gets a 60 FPS mode. Previous Forza Horizon games have all been 30 FPS on consoles. The wait for Forza Horizon 4 won't be too long because it launches on October 2 this year.
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 studios like Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, Playground Games, and Undead Labs are joining the company.
We Happy Few
We Happy Few got a new trailer and it looks like an even bigger experience than before. The title will launch in August and supports 4K Ultra HD on Xbox One X.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is getting a new "War Mode" this winter. It looks like a more intimate and intense experience than the traditional battle royale mode.
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is coming to Xbox One this winter and is being published by Bandai Namco.
The Division 2
The Division 2 takes place in Washington, DC and forces you to prevent a new American Civil War. The gameplay featured a gorgeous Smithsonian setting and ended with the March 15, 2019 release date being revealed.
FastStart
FastStart is a new technology being developed by the Xbox Team which allows for select games to load much faster than before. It will roll out to users later this month.
Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft officially confirmed that Halo: The Master Chief Collection was coming to the subscription service later this year. Aside from that, titles like Ashen and Warhammer: Vermintide 2 will also be available at launch. If you can't wait to play these experiences, you can always download The Division, The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, and Fallout 4 because they're coming to Xbox Game Pass today.
ID@Xbox
ID@Xbox has a significant presence at E3 2018. Games like Outer Wilds, Fringe Wars, Below, Conqueror's Blade, Waking, Super Meat Boy Forever, Planet Alpha, Sable, Children of Morta, The Wind Road, and Generation Zero made an appearance at the event.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider got a stunning new gameplay trailer. The title features 4K Ultra HD and HDR visuals on Xbox One X.
Session
While Skate 4 wasn't announced, we did get a similar skateboarding game called Session.
Black Desert Online
Black Desert Online is coming to Xbox One soon and the beta begins Fall 2018.
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. Not only that, but it's going to feature 4K Ultra HD visuals on Microsoft's new console. This was by far one of the biggest surprises of the show.
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. As expected, new enemies, levels and weapons will be part of the package.
Tunic
Do you love Nintendo's old-school Zelda games? Well, Tunic is similar but features modern visuals and a fox protagonist. What's most remarkable is that it's made by a single developer out of Canada.
Jump Force
Jump Force is a new game from Bandai Namco which combines numerous franchises. If you've ever wanted to experience Death Note and Dragon Ball Z in one game, the publisher has you covered. The mash-up is expected to launch in 2019 and seems like quite an adventure.
Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2 is in development for Xbox One. The game takes place during the "Modern Dark Ages" and everything in the world can change based on your decisions.
Battletoads
While we don't know much about Battletoads, we do know that the beloved Rare franchise will return in 2019 in glorious 4K Ultra HD.
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. The game will launch on December 4 so the wait won't be too long. It's definitely going to be a packed holiday season!
Gears 5
At the press event, Microsoft revealed Gears 5 which features Kate as the new protagonist. The title follows the young warrior on her journey to discover why she's related to the "Locust" monsters. The game is coming out in 2019 and features visceral melee combat for the first time in the series.
Gears Pop!
Gears Pop! is a mobile game which will launch on Android and iOS in 2019. It's cute and will supposedly give gamers a new way to experience the acclaimed franchise.
Gears Tactics
Gears Tactics is a PC game that resembles XCOM. The title is a prequel to the events of the third-person shooters and even features thrilling boss fights.
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. We'll probably learn more about the next Xbox at E3 2019 or beyond. Spencer reaffirmed his commitment to making the Xbox the best place to play by delivering the most powerful hardware.
Microsoft AI
Microsoft AI will enhance how enemies react in games and provide players with new challenges they haven't experienced before.
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 mobile phones. This project seems to be in its infancy so we'll probably hear more about it next year.
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 and we can't wait to learn more about it in the coming months. Hopefully the wait won't be too long.
Those were all of the game announcements from the Xbox E3 2018 conference. A lot of great experiences are coming to Xbox One in the coming months from numerous publishers, and hopefully, you're as excited as we are for games like Battletoads and Gears 5.
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