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A Microsoft began official broadcasts of 2024 with the Xbox Developer Direct, an event in partnership with its main studios, revealing the company's key games for the year. In addition to offering insights into the progress of Indiana Jones, the release date of Hellblade 2, standing out as the standout exclusive for the first half of the year on the console. 3tmy
Curious to learn more about conference highlights? Explore the information below.
The main announcements from the Xbox Developer Direct! 3g6l1
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avowed, a widely anticipated game, especially by the Western RPG fan community, was the initial highlight of the conference. Set in the universe of Eora, the same as Pillars of Eternity, updates related to the game were presented during its gameplay.
A Obsidian highlighted the diversity of options available to players in combat, from a wide variety of weapons to the ease of transitioning between different fighting styles. Be it a wizard who annihilates enemies with powerful spells or a gunslinger who surprises with gunpowder-powered pistols, these are just some of the choices offered by the game.
Another commendable point of the Obsidian, the game's developer, is the emphasis on freedom of choice. Throughout the game, players will be faced with a variety of options that will influence the progression of the story, bringing different consequences to the world around them and shaping the characters' reactions towards the protagonist. During the presentation at Xbox Developer Direct, this system was evidenced through a secondary mission.
Additionally, the developers took the opportunity to offer a preview of the impressive settings that make up the Eora universe. Although the game does not have an official release date, it is scheduled to arrive in the North American fall, that is, in our second semester.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 4l8i
Considered the main highlight of the Microsoft for this year, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has generated great expectation among fans. After several trailers for Microsoft, the game finally had its release date confirmed during Xbox Developer Direct: The Journey Intense and engaging can start from May 21st.
However, the Ninja Theory maintained a veil of mystery over many plot details. Not even the trailer released today, which offers a more in-depth look at the game, revealed much.
The game's plot mixes the culture and mythology of the Viking era with horror elements, providing a unique experience for anyone who wants to venture into this universe. Furthermore, Melina Juergens, who won the award for Best Performance at the The Game Awards for her portrayal of Senua during the first game, she will be back with the character.
The mystery surrounding the plot of Hellblade 2 remains intriguing, as evidenced by the sparse content on the game's page and official announcements. Still, the sequel has already obtained an R 18+ rating in some countries, indicating that players can expect the same intensity and emotional depth that characterized its predecessor.
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One of this surprise guests Xbox Developer Direct was the Square Enix, who updated us on the progress of the development of Visions of Mana, the first title in the franchise in 15 years. During the presentation, we had the opportunity to see more details about this RPG, including its real-time combat system, the design of the main characters and even the mounts that will be available in the scenario.
This release also marks the debut of the Mana series on a console from Microsoft, thus expanding its presence beyond traditional platforms. In addition to the console release Xbox, Visions of Mana will be available for PC e PlayStation when it hits the market during the North American summer, between the months of June and August.
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During Xbox Developer Direct, Oxide Games and Microsoft presented an updated preview of Search: History Untold. The strategy game, scheduled for release in mid-2024, was shown a little about its visuals, mechanics and unique elements, such as the procedurally generated map, the prestige system and the item creation mechanics.
Search: History Untold, which will be played turn-based, stands out for offering a distinct approach by allowing players to lead a nation through an alternative historical timeline. One of the highlights of the trailer, for example, was the ability to create mechs, an interesting addition to the genre.
Developed by Oxide Games, composed in part of former developers of Civilization, Ara: History Untold was announced in 2022. Although the game's inspiration is notable, the game aims to differentiate itself with its unique mechanics. So, if you are interested in playing it, you can take advantage of it because it will be available on Game at no additional cost to service subscribers.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 73o1a
Em Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which was announced in 2021, but we have only seen the first images of it now, we will have a game set between the events of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and the “Last Crusade”, we are introduced to a young version of the iconic character, played again by Harrison Ford.
The game, developed by Machine Games, known for her work on Wolfenstein, promises a first-person action-adventure experience.
During the preview of the game, focused on its gameplay, which predominantly adopts a first-person perspective, we were able to see the protagonist solving puzzles to open ancient temples, using his emblematic whip in combat and performing some acrobatics. It is worth noting that despite being in first person, the game will also feature moments in third person, such as during environment crossings, where we can see the character's iconic silhouette.
A notable element of the gameplay is the flexibility in approaches. The developers stated that players will have the option to solve challenges through direct combat, using Indy's iconic whip or other weapons found on the characters. However, it will also be possible to find intelligent solutions to progress the story, better aligning with the cunning character of Indiana Jones.
So far, an exact release date has not been specified for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The expectation is that the game Bethesda reach the public in 2024, providing fans with an unprecedented immersion in the adventures of this renowned archaeologist.
And those were all the ads from the first Xbox Developer Direct this year, but we want to know your opinion: what were the announcements of the Microsoft what did you like most? Share with us in the comments what your personal highlight was at this event full of news for video game fans. If you want, you can also watch the event in full:
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