‘A solid showing’ Xbox fans are excited about the 13 games coming to the console

Following on from Xbox’s first-party showcase earlier this year, a dozen more games for 2024 and beyond have now been announced.

While Xbox fans were disappointed to see exclusive games coming to other consoles, there are still plenty of games coming out for Xbox.

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If you missed the Xbox Partner Showcase but still want to know everything coming to Microsoft’s consoles, we’ve got you covered.

Here are all the announcements from the March 2024 Xbox Partner Preview.

STALKER Trilogy – Out now

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the upcoming sequel to the popular survival horror shooter series, launching in September 2024.

But if you can’t wait that long, the original trilogy, including Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, is now available on Xbox.

Final Fantasy 14 – March 21

One of the most popular MMORPGs of all time, Final Fantasy 14, will finally be available on Xbox.

The full game launches on March 21, 2024, and you can start playing with a free trial or dive right in with a subscription.

Stories from Kenzera: Zau – April 23

Not to be confused with the famous Tales of Trails series, Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a completely new IP.

Set in a colorful world, this challenging 2D platformer explores deep emotions like sadness when it launches next month.

Frostpunk 2 – July 25

A new trailer has been revealed for Frostpunk 2, complete with a full release date.

The sequel to 2018’s city-building survival game will launch in July.

Unknown 9: Awakening – Mid 2024

Bandai Namco gave players the first look at Unknown 9 in three years, finally giving us a release window.

The action-adventure game where you control reflections of yourself during battles will launch mid-year.

Persona 3 Reload: The Answer – September 2024

One of the biggest announcements from the showcase is that the extra chapter of Persona 3 FES is coming to Persona 3 Reload.

This will be the third and most substantial wave of DLC for the game, following its release in March and May.

The Alters – 2024

The second game from 11 Bit Studios in the showcase, The Alters, is a completely new IP with an interesting concept.

Given the ability to clone yourself, you can make copies to help you with your work, but then you have to live with it.

Monster Jam Dueldown – 2024

It’s been a while since we’ve had a good Monster Truck game and Monster Jam Showdown hopes to fill the gap.

With lively courses and plenty of trucks to use, Monster Jam Showdown had a promising showing.

Creatures of Ava – 2024

Creatures of Ava is unique in its premise, because you take on the role of a conservationist.

Your job is to save the world from a sinister infection that will spread across the planet when it is launched this year.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess – 2024

Part tower defense, part Monster Hunter and part Dragon’s Dogma. Kunitsu-Gami is all about the powers you possess.

Play as a magical warrior, clear away evil and save villagers when it launches later this year.

Magic – 2025

This tells the story of a witch detective who tries to get revenge on their Coven after being accused of a crime.

Customize your deck to create new spells when Sleigh of Hand comes to Xbox Game Pass on launch day.

The sinking city 2 – 2025

The Lovecraftian horror The Sinking City scared fans when it released in 2021.

The sequel promises to offer more psychological horror when it releases next year.

The first berserker: Khazan

We were treated to a lengthy trailer for the First Berserker, which features plenty of dark fantasy and soul-filled action.

There’s no release date yet, but this is another one to keep an eye on.

If you’d like to read more about the previous Xbox showcase, here’s everything announced during Xbox’s January 2024 Developer Direct.

Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.