Everything Announced at the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase

It’s day 2 of E3 2021 and it’s filled with announcements! Xbox officially welcomed Bethesda to the family this year and they hosted a joint showcase giving fans a sneak peek of what’s to come. Here is everything that was announced during the Xbox & Bethesda showcase.

Xbox Game Pass

Many of the games shown at the Microsoft & Bethesda showcase will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass! The subscription-service is the best value for money with over hundreds of games available including AAA games on day 1 of release.

HALO INFINITE

Fight against the odds in the mysterious, sci-fi environment of Halo Infinite. The Master Chief will fight his greatest challenge yet, but he is not alone. Xbox Series X players will be able to enjoy multiplayer at 120fps. Halo Infinite multiplayer will be free-to-play across Xbox and PC.

Ready to do some damage? Xbox Game Pass members will get to enjoy this game for free from the day of launch, holiday 2021.

FORZA HORIZON 5

Tear through the desert landscape in the brand new Forza game, Forza Horizon 5. Exclusive to Xbox, get ready for fun, freedom and beauty throughout the lush scenery of Mexico. This will be the largest and most open map we’ve ever seen in a Forza Horizon game. Discover a variety of locations and races in a new adventurous campaign mode, with locations varying from a lush rainforest to a buzzing Mexican seaside town, to living deserts. Explore these diverse locations online, thanks to Forza Horizon 5’s seamless link-up mode, and enjoy the views with your pals. But that’s not all, this link-up mode allows you to engage in unique mini-games, creating endless fun.

Forza Horizon 5 boasts a dynamic open world, rich in colour and stunning scenery, utilizing the power of the Xbox Series X | S to offer ray tracing and more. You can check out Forza Horizon 5 on November 9th, this will also be available on Xbox Game Pass!

SEA OF THIEVES - A PIRATES LIFE

Ready to sail the pirate life? Sea of Thieves have teamed up with Disney to bring Captain Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones to your pirating adventures. Get ready for bigger battles, richer loot and a brand-new story. Sea of Thieves: A Pirates Life will be released on 22nd June.

Want to say Ahoy to Captain Jack Sparrow? Sea of Thieves is free for Xbox Game Pass members. Check out everything about Sea of Thieves here.

STARFIELD

In this showcase we got to get a closer look at Bethesda’s new IP, Starfield. This sci-fi RPG has been 25 years in the making and boasts exploration at a massive scale, with stunning graphics and striking visuals. Set hundreds of years in the future, Starfield allows you to traverse new worlds and experience the wonders of the galaxy. Starfield is a ground-breaking title and will be exclusive to Xbox, you can also play Starfield on day one with Xbox Game Pass.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 - HEART OF CHERNOBYL

Head into the radiation zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 Heart of Chernobyl. The radiation is having a catastrophic effect. The first-person shooter will have a truly next-gen experience harnessing the power of the Xbox Series X.

This game will be released on 28th April 2022 and Xbox Game Pass members will get to enjoy the game for free on the day of release. Pre-order here or in-store.

BACK 4 BLOOD

From the creators of Left 4 Dead comes Back 4 Blood. This intense co-op first person shooter throws you in the middle of a gruelling war against the Ridden, terrifying mutated creatures who live as hosts to a lethal parasite, hell bent on destroying what remains of civilisation. Team up with up to 4 friends to fight the enemy and reclaim the world.

You can check out Back 4 Blood on October 21st 2021. Pre-order here.

THE OUTER WORLDS 2

The sequel to the impressive action RPG, The Outer Worlds is coming our way! This sci-fi adventure developed by Obsidian Entertainment wowed us, and The Outer Worlds 2 promises the same striking look and exploration. We cant wait to see more from this new title in The Outer Worlds franchise.

FLIGHT SIMULATOR

Take to the skies and explore wherever your heart may desire, from the comfort of your home. Microsoft’s Flight Simulator will be available on consoles so the adventurous can travel the world in their very own plane. The sky is calling.

Microsoft Flight Simulator will be available on Xbox Series X on 27th July 2021.

YAKUZA: LIKE A DRAGON

Reputation is everything. Yakuza: Like a Dragon is being added to Xbox Game Pass! This open world action RPG is the eighth main installment to the iconic Yakuza franchise. Get ready to crack some underworld skulls against a stunning backdrop of modern day japan with dynamic turn-based combat. Check out Yakuza: Like a Dragon on Xbox Game Pass today!

BATTLEFIELD 2042

Xbox showcased the first preview of gameplay footage for Battlefield 2042. Enter the next era, experience all-out war and adapt to the dynamically changing environments. Take on massive battles in multiplayer mode with support for up-to 128 players on Xbox Series X.

Battlefield 2042 will be released 22nd October 2021. Pre-order it in-store or online here.

HADES

What’s the best way to get through Hell? Walk straight through, but don’t forget to bring a weapon. The Game-of-the-Year dungeon crawler was originally released on PC and Switch. After the gleaming reviews and many awards, Hades will be available on consoles too.

Hades will be available on August 13 2021 and will be on Xbox Game Pass from launch. Pre-order online or in-store.

A PLAGUE TALE: REQUIEM

A sequel to the award-winning Plague Tale: Innocence has been announced which will be released in 2022 on Xbox Series X and PC. Xbox Game Pass members will get to enjoy the game on launch day for free.

You can pre-order the survival horror stealth game here or in-store.

REDFALL

From the creators of Dishonoured 2, Redfall is an open-world immersive shooter where you can play alone or with friends. The action-packed trailer showcased magic, vampires and a post-apocalyptic world.

RedFall is an Xbox exclusive and will launch Summer 2022. Can’t wait to get your hands on it? Pre-order online or in-store..

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