GSC Game World also shared the opening of STALKER 2 with a developer diary showing what it’s like to work on a game in the midst of the conflict in Ukraine. Another surprise announcement came in the form of confirmation that the hit PC Valheim game will be coming to Xbox next year following its release on PC Game Pass this fall.
Valheim is coming to the Xbox
The show started with an announced trailer for Valheim on Xbox, the first off-gaming platform. Valheim confirmed it was coming to the PC Game Pass yesterday, but after a few game clips, Microsoft also confirmed it is coming to the console. The game will be released this fall for PC Game Pass and will later reach the Xbox One and Series in the spring of 2023. Valheim’s Steam, Microsoft Store and Xbox versions will be fully crossplay.
Bethesda’s Pete Hines talks about Redfall, Fallout and Starfield
Bethesda executive Pete Hines has given fans more information about the open world co-op shooter Red Fall, discussing how the game combines the classic Arkane Studios feel with a new (optional) multiplayer feature. Hines also discussed what’s new in Fallout 76 and how his community has grown and grown alongside the game itself. Starfield was the latest topic of discussion as Hines defined what Bethesda calls an “epic RPG”.
Naraka: Bladepoint on Xbox Deep Dive
Custom people (like Xbox boss Phil Spencer) can be uploaded to Naraka: Bladepoint Naraka: The developer of Bladepoint 24 Entertainment gave his fans a look at the game before its release date on Xbox One and Series on June 23rd. The studio is also delving into the long-awaited campaign feature that will arrive in the game at a later date.
Ara: History Untold takes the first game
Oxide Games took the stage to discuss the upcoming historical strategy game Ara: History Untold and to demonstrate the first gameplay. An alpha technical was also announced, more details of which will follow on the official website of the game.
Obsidian Entertainment talks based
Developers from Obsidian Entertainment appeared to discuss Grounded, a survival game of Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and it was finally released in full. The official release date comes in September after more than two years in Early Access.
How Microsoft Flight Simulator celebrates its 40th anniversary
The Xbox celebrated everything in Microsoft Flight Simulator in an extensive video clip discussing the franchise’s 40th anniversary. While the Xbox has already released a free DLC after a free DLC, even more are on the way for fans today with World Update X and even more in the series.
Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland discusses High on Life
Squanch Games, the developer of the recently announced High on Life, took to the Xbox stage to discuss comedy, first-person shooter High on Life. Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland discussed what this “dream game” is and summed it up as “Blade Runner meets The Muppets”.
Texas Chain Saw Massacre is coming to Xbox Game Pass Day 1
A short trailer for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre revealed that Dead by Daylight would arrive on the Xbox Game Pass on its release date. A slightly safer trailer was shown for all audiences, but IGN was also given with the trailer without rating, red band (above).
Pentiment takes a look behind the scenes
Obsidian Entertainment shared a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming historical mystery game Pentiment. The deep dive also included some excerpts from the game for the game following its announcement on Sunday.
As the developer of Dusk Falls explains the game “Social Experience”.
Developer Interior Night presented the game of “social experience” As Dusk Falls, discussing how TV shows like Breaking Bad and Fargo influenced its development. As Dusk Falls is an interactive story “with the power of video games behind it”.
Slime Rancher 2 arrives at Xbox Game Pass on Day 1
A short game trailer for Slime Rancher 2 has been released along with confirmation that it will arrive on the Xbox Game Pass on day one. Slime Rancher 2 was first announced during last year’s Xbox Games Showcase and has now been confirmed to be released in the fall of 2022.
The Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC takes a deep dive
The upcoming Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC is coming next month and developer Playground Games has given fans a deep dive into what exactly is coming. The Hot Wheels events created by the players come into play along with “the most extreme pieces ever in Forza” along with a brand new campaign.
The Master Chief is coming to Autumn guys
A very dramatic trailer for Fall Guys has revealed that Halo’s Master Chief is coming into play as a new skin and a Spartan Showdown will take place to celebrate from June 30 to July 1. While the game has been released on PlayStation and PC for one while Fall Guys is officially coming to Xbox on June 21st.
Minecraft Legends
Minecraft Legends development company 4J Studios has given fans more information about the recently announced strategy action game set in the Minecraft universe.
The opening of STALKER 2 was unveiled in parallel with the developer diary
GSC Game World has unveiled the first movie about STALKER 2 along with a moving developer diary showing what it’s like to create a game amid the conflict with Ukraine. Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers tweeting to @thelastdinsdale. He will talk about The Witcher all day.
