How did Microsoft do with the Xbox Developer Direct?

Three weeks into 2024 and we have already acquired a implausible line-up of Xbox exclusives to sit up for because of this week’s Xbox Developer Direct, which showcased 4 Microsoft exclusives that may all be dropping in 2024.

We lastly acquired our first have a look at Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle. Coming to us from MachineGames, it seems to be completely implausible, with the Wolfenstein developer’s Nazi-punching heritage on full show. The staff made the daring option to go principally first-person, like their earlier video games, when many have been anticipating it to be a third-person, Uncharted kind of journey. I used to be on staff third-person too, however from the gameplay footage we have seen, I feel we’re onto a winner.

We additionally noticed extra of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, together with an all necessary launch date of Might 21. In line with the builders, Hellblade 2 will probably be about the identical size as the primary sport, clocking in at round 8 hours. It is also solely popping out as a digital launch, which has turned some followers off, but it surely seems to be completely gorgeous and we will not wait.

Ara: Historical past Untold was additionally on the present, placing a brand new spin on the traditional Civilisation components by attempting to remove the “optimum technique” drawback that plagues the style. This one is a PC unique in the intervening time, however there is a good probability that it involves Xbox additional down the road. It can launch into PC Sport Move this summer season.

Lastly, there was Avowed, the fantasy RPG coming from Obsidian, the legendary staff behind The Outer Worlds and Fallout New Vegas. We acquired a significantly better have a look at the fight system, which appears to contain plenty of juggling your numerous weapons and spells.. We’re excited to see extra.

General, we thought it was a very sturdy exhibiting for Microsoft, intelligently specializing in the video games we’ll be taking part in this 12 months and never losing time exhibiting stuff that is nonetheless years out. However how do you suppose Microsoft did with the Xbox Developer Direct? Glorious exhibiting? Dreadful? Someplace within the center? Tell us by voting beneath, and remark to tell us which sport you are most excited for.