Source: The Verge
Xbox has officially announced its next Xbox Partner Preview, set to stream on October 17, 2024. Gamers who are keen on third-party Xbox titles won’t want to miss this opportunity to get a closer look at some of the most exciting upcoming releases.
These Xbox Partner Preview events have become a key platform for Xbox to highlight third-party games. The last Xbox Partner Showcase, held in March, brought us major Game Pass announcements, such as Creatures of Ava, The Alters, Frostpunk 2, and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Now, with another event on the horizon, Xbox is ready to reveal even more.
According to an announcement on Xbox Wire, this month’s Partner Preview will begin at 1:00 PM ET on October 17 and will run for around 25 minutes. During the event, fans can expect over a dozen trailers, including fresh looks at titles like Alan Wake 2’s “The Lake House” DLC, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. Additionally, Xbox has teased that there will be several world premieres, including titles that will be available on Game Pass.
The event will be streamed across Xbox’s official channels, and accessibility features will be available, including subtitles in 15 languages and options for viewers with low hearing and vision.
What to Expect from the Xbox Partner Preview?
The excitement for Xbox players doesn’t stop at the trailers. October 17 also marks the release of MechWarrior 5: Clans on Xbox Game Pass. Fans of the MechWarrior series will be happy to know that the game will be accessible through both PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. MechWarrior 5: Clans serves as a direct sequel to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and brings with it a full campaign along with co-op and multiplayer modes.
Later this month, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also look forward to one of the biggest releases of the year—Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This highly anticipated title will join Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, offering yet another blockbuster game for subscribers to sink their teeth into.
While fans eagerly await the October 17 event, there’s also been a major leadership change within Xbox Game Studios. Alan Hartman, the former head of the division, has stepped down, and Craig Duncan, previously the lead at Rare, has taken the helm. This shift comes at a challenging time for Xbox, as the brand faces criticism for the closure of studios like Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, as well as for the increasing complexity of Xbox Game Pass tiers.
Despite these controversies, Xbox continues to push forward with exciting game announcements and partnerships. With the Partner Preview just around the corner, Xbox players can expect fresh updates on upcoming titles and Game Pass releases that will further shape the platform’s future.
