Xbox One X & E3 2017 Microsoft Round up
Xbox E3 Briefing 2017, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the world’s most powerful console, Xbox One X (formerly code-named “Project Scorpio”) and its largest and most diverse games lineup in E3 history. Broadcast for the first time in 4K UHD on Mixer, Xbox showcased a record 42 games in its briefing including 22 with console exclusivity from creators large and small. Coming to all Xbox One markets starting Nov. 7, Xbox One X will retail for AU$649.
Xbox One X was designed to be the best console to create and play games
on, putting the greatest graphic fidelity in the hands of the world’s best game
creators to create true 4K games. Head of Xbox Phil
Spencer underscored that every game will play great across the Xbox One family,
and Xbox One X also makes your existing library even better, with better
textures, smoother framerates and faster load times.
“Xbox empowers game developers large and small to create different types
of games for every type of player,” Spencer said. “Not only do we have the
biggest cross-platform blockbusters on our platform, we’ve also scoured the
world to bring our fans unique content from creative artists that capture the
imagination.”
Xbox One is the only console system designed to play the best games of
the past, present and future. The Xbox One games and accessories you already
own are compatible with Xbox One X, so if you’re an Xbox gamer, chances are you
already have a library of games that will look and play better on Xbox One X.
Introducing Xbox One X
Xbox One X was created to deliver uncompromised power, ultimate
compatibility and design excellence. It’s both the most powerful and smallest
console Xbox has ever built.
- Xbox One X. Games
play better on Xbox One X. The world’s most powerful console begins
rolling out to all Xbox One markets starting on Nov. 7. With 40 percent more power than any other console,
experience immersive true 4K gaming when paired with a 4K display, such as
Samsung’s flagship QLED TV. Xbox One X makes your existing
library even better, with better textures, smoother framerates and faster
load times, even on a 1080p TV. Xbox One X also offers the ultimate 4K entertainment
package with 4K Ultra HD for Blu-ray X and streamed content, HDR support
for gaming and video, and Dolby Atmos support. Xbox One X will join the
Xbox One family of devices and coexist alongside Xbox One and Xbox One S,
and all Xbox One games and accessories are compatible.
Empowering the world’s creators
Xbox empowers game developers around the world to create different types
of games for every type of player. Showcasing a record 42 titles on its E3
stage including 22 with console exclusivity, Xbox debuted a wide range of
titles from game creators large and small, all of which play better on Xbox One
X:
- “ANTHEM” (ELECTRONIC ARTS). “Anthem” is a shared-world action-RPG, where
Freelancers challenge the wilds past the wall, exploring a vast world
filled with savage beasts and ruthless marauders, but also teeming with
amazing technology and forgotten treasures. Players will be able to join
with their friends to unravel the world’s mysteries and defeat the forces
plotting to conquer humanity. Throughout their journeys, players can
outfit their Freelancers with powerful Javelin exosuits, each of which are
equipped with unique weapons and abilities. Freelancers can customize
their Javelin with gear they earn and craft throughout the adventure, and leave
a lasting mark on the world.
- “THE ARTFUL ESCAPE OF FRANCIS VENDETTI” (CONSOLE
LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE). “The
Artful Escape of Francis Vendetti” is a video game about great
expectations, famous folk singers, lingering shadows, space gods,
hallucinogens, individuality, reptile shops and wild
imaginations. It’s an action, adventure, exploration,
narrative-driven, musical-laser-light-battle kind of game and is the debut
release from BEETHOVEN & DINOSAUR.
- “ASHEN” (CONSOLE LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE). This action role-playing game is about a
wanderer in search of a place to call home. There is no sun, and the only
natural light comes from eruptions that cover the land in ash. This is a
world where nothing lasts, no matter how tightly you cling to it. At its
core, “Ashen” is about forging relationships. Players can guide those they
trust to their camp — together, you might just stand a chance.
- “ASSASSIN’S CREED ORIGINS” (UBISOFT – WORLD
PREMIERE). Journey into Ancient Egypt, the
most mysterious place in history, during a crucial period that will shape
the world. Discover the secrets behind the Great Pyramids, forgotten
myths, the last pharaohs, and the origin story of the Assassin’s
Brotherhood. For the last four years, the team behind “Assassin’s Creed IV
Black Flag” has been crafting a new beginning for the franchise. Fight in
a completely new way where you transition seamlessly between unique ranged
and melee weapons, and take on multiple enemies at once. Choose your
Assassin skills while exploring the full country of Ancient Egypt,
engaging in multiple quests and gripping stories along a journey that will
change civilization.
- “BLACK DESERT” (CONSOLE LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE). “Black Desert” is a sandbox-oriented MMO
featuring next-gen graphics, full-action combat and an immense, seamless
world full of adventure and danger. Travel through the lands in search of
treasure and adventure or become one of the top craftsmen in the land. Set
up trade routes and breed horses or compete against other guilds in epic
siege warfare.
- “CODE VEIN” (BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
INC. – WORLD PREMIERE). A
mysterious disaster has brought collapse to the world. Deep within the
devastation lies an abandoned society for Revenants. Having lost their
former memories, these Revenants must submit to their thirst for blood to
retain their final shreds of humanity. Without blood, they would devolve
into mad ghouls known as the Lost. These shells of former Revenants wander
the land, deformed and deranged, slaves to their own bloodlust. Team up
and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape
your living nightmare in “CODE VEIN.”
- “CRACKDOWN 3” (XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS 10
EXCLUSIVE). Starring
Terry Crews as Commander Jaxon, “Crackdown 3” brings the boom with its
worldwide campaign gameplay reveal, where players will stop crime as a
superpowered Agent in a sandbox of mayhem and destruction. Developed by
Microsoft Studios in collaboration with Sumo Digital and Reagent Games,
“Crackdown 3” delivers four-person campaign co-op, as well as an all-new
multiplayer mode2 where destruction is your ultimate weapon,
powered by the Microsoft Cloud. Available worldwide on Nov. 7 as an Xbox
Play Anywhere title alongside the launch of Xbox One X.
- “CUPHEAD” (XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS 10 EXCLUSIVE). Available (finally) beginning Sept. 28, 2017, as
an Xbox Play Anywhere title, “Cuphead” is a classic run-and-gun action
game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s,
the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques
of the era, i.e., traditional hand-drawn cel animation, watercolor
backgrounds and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in
single player or local co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new
weapons, learn powerful supermoves and discover hidden secrets while you
try to pay back your debt to the devil!
- “THE DARWIN PROJECT” (CONSOLE LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE). “The Darwin Project” takes place in a
dystopian post-apocalyptic landscape in the Northern Canadian Rockies. As
preparation for an impending Ice Age, a new project, half science
experiment, half live entertainment, is launched. It’s called “The Darwin
Project,” and it challenges participants to survive the cold and fight to
the death in a treacherous arena. “The Darwin Project” offers a competitive
multiplayer third-person survival experience featuring at its core a new
gameplay innovation: the manhunt. In his or her path to victory, a player
must survive extreme environmental conditions, track opponents and set
traps in order to win.
- “DEEP ROCK GALACTIC” (CONSOLE LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE). In “Deep Rock Galactic,” join a team of badass
space dwarves in this stylish co-op first-person shooter for one to four
players. Fight, dig and explore your way through enormous procedurally
generated cave systems, uncover the riches and make it out alive.
- “DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ (BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT
AMERICA INC. – WORLD PREMIERE). One of the world’s most famous and beloved anime
franchises returns to its 2D fighting-game roots in “DRAGON BALL FighterZ”
in early 2018. Developed by Arc System Works, one of the most celebrated
developers of classic 2D fighting titles, the game delivers an explosive,
action-packed experience that combines classic 2D fighting visuals with
advanced graphics that look and feel as if they are ripped straight out of
the DRAGON BALL anime series.
- “FORZA MOTORSPORT 7” (XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS 10
EXCLUSIVE – WORLD PREMIERE). The
best-selling racing franchise of this console generation3 returns
with “Forza Motorsport 7.” Experience the danger and beauty of competitive
racing at its limits with the most comprehensive automotive game ever
made. Drivers will experience gorgeous true 4K graphics at 60 fps and true
resolution in HDR within 30 famous environments, with race conditions that
change each time you return to the track. Whether you’re a new player or a
pro, collect over 700 Forzavista™ cars, including the new 2018 Porsche 911
GT2 RS cover car and the largest assortment of Ferraris, Porsches and
Lamborghinis ever. The premier Xbox One X experience launches worldwide as
an Xbox Play Anywhere title in October 2017.
- “THE LAST NIGHT” (CONSOLE LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE). Experience a two-dimensional cyberpunk open
world, built with four unique districts each with distinct architecture,
cultures and industries. Experience action and infiltration gameplay in
the great tradition of cinematic platformers and travel between districts
using taxis, ferries or monorail while trying to keep a low profile and remain
undetected. Meet a diverse, inclusive cast of complex characters to
interact with through meaningful, branching dialogue and enjoy varied
gameplay such as driving down epic highways, flying drones and hacking
droids to do your dirty work.
- “LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM” (SQUARE-ENIX
– WORLD PREMIERE) “Life is
Strange: Before the Storm” is a new three part standalone adventure set
three years before the first game in the BAFTA award-winning franchise.
“Life is Strange: Before the Storm” features Chloe Price, a 16 year-old
rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and
popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside
down by a family secret it takes their new found alliance to give each
other the strength to overcome their demons.
- “METRO EXODUS” (DEEP SILVER – WORLD PREMIERE) “Metro Exodus” is an epic, story-driven first
person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with
exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds
ever created. Flee the shattered ruins of dead Moscow and embark on an
epic, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in the
greatest Metro adventure yet. Explore the Russian wilderness in vast,
non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line inspired by the novels
of Dmitry Glukhovsky that spans an entire year through spring, summer and
autumn to the depths of nuclear winter.
- “MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF WAR” (WARNER BROS.
INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT).
In “Middle-earth: Shadow of War,” players wield a new Ring of Power and
confront the deadliest of enemies, including Sauron and his Nazgul, in a
monumental battle for Middle-earth. This open-world Action RPG is brought
to life through the expansion of the award-winning Nemesis System. The
robust personalization from “Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor” is now
applied to the entire world where the environments and characters are all
shaped by player actions and decisions, creating a personal world unique
to every gameplay experience. Available as an Xbox Play Anywhere title
starting October 10.
- “MINECRAFT” (UNIFICATION, BETTER TOGETHER UPDATE,
SUPER DUPER GRAPHICS PACK). Mojang
and Microsoft announced a new version of “Minecraft” that will bring the
complete “Minecraft” experience to everyone on gaming consoles, mobile, VR
and Windows 10 PCs this summer. The unification of “Minecraft” across
platforms will transform the “Minecraft” experience everywhere from a game
to a platform, providing simple access to massive community servers, community
creations from the Minecraft Marketplace, Realms, dedicated servers and
more. The team also announced the Super Duper Graphics Pack, a new
optional upgrade for in-game visuals in stunning true 4K HDR.
- “ORI AND THE WILL OF THE WISPS” (XBOX ONE AND
WINDOWS 10 EXCLUSIVE – WORLD PREMIERE). From the creators of the multi-award-winning “Ori
and the Blind Forest” comes the highly anticipated sequel, “Ori and the
Will of the Wisps.” Embark on an all-new adventure to discover the
mysteries beyond the forest of Nibel, uncover the hidden truths of those
lost and unravel Ori’s true destiny.
- “PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS” (CONSOLE LAUNCH
EXCLUSIVE). “PLAYERUNKNOWN’S
BATTLEGROUNDS” is a tactical, last-man-standing shooter being developed
with community feedback where players must fight to locate weapons and
supplies in a massive 8x8 km island to be the lone survivor.
- “SEA OF THIEVES” (XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS 10
EXCLUSIVE). Developed
by Rare, the legendary creators of “Perfect Dark” and “Banjo-Kazooie,”
“Sea of Thieves” is an immersive, shared-world adventure game filled with
pirates, unexpected dangers and loot for the taking. Explore, fight and
live the pirate life together in a unique co-op experience that combines
the thrill of adventuring together with friends with the unpredictability
of a shared ocean and its threats, both from other players and the world
itself. Available worldwide as an Xbox Play Anywhere title in early 2018.
- “STATE OF DECAY 2” (XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS 10
EXCLUSIVE). “State
of Decay 2” is the ultimate zombie survival fantasy game, where you build
a lasting community in an open world filled with hostile zombies, human
enemies and the valuable gear necessary to keep your community alive. Play
solo or invite up to three friends in multiplayer co-op to overcome
challenges and survive as a group while defining your own unique story.
Your choices shape the identity of your community, ensuring that no two
stories are alike — and remember, once you lose a survivor, they’re gone
forever thanks to the return of permadeath in “State of Decay 2.” Available
worldwide as an Xbox Play Anywhere title in spring 2018.
- “SUPER LUCKY’S TALE” (XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS 10
EXCLUSIVE – WORLD PREMIERE). Developed
by Playful Corp., “Super Lucky’s Tale” is a delightful, playground
platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic
and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his
sister rescue the Book of Ages. Along the way, encounter a hilarious
supporting cast of friends and adversaries. Available worldwide on Nov. 7
as an Xbox Play Anywhere title alongside the launch of Xbox One X.
- “TACOMA” (CONSOLE LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE). The second game from Fullbright, creators of the
critically acclaimed “Gone Home,” “Tacoma” puts you in control of Amy
Ferrier, an independent contractor sent to Lunar Transfer Station Tacoma
to recover sensitive data. As she explores the station, she unearths why
the previous crew of six have been evacuated, gathering clues to what
exactly went wrong. Like “Gone Home,” it’s a game where you pull details
of the narrative from the environment, both physical and digital. “Tacoma”
is a story about people and relationships, even in the isolation of outer
space. Available Aug. 2 on Xbox One and Windows 10.