As part of this year’s Tokyo Game Show, Microsoft streamed an Xbox Broadcast featuring a load of new games coming to Xbox consoles in the near future.
Xbox consoles don’t traditionally sell well in Japan, but it’s clear Microsoft is aiming to appease players in the country. That’s why Forza is moving to Japan, and Call of Duty will feature maps inspired by the country.
Here are all the announcements from the Xbox Tokyo Game Show Broadcast.
First look at Gungrave Gore Blood Heat
A remake of the 2002 PS2 game, today we got a first look at Gungrave Gore Blood Heat – a third-person action shooter with extravagant gore. It’s been built in Unreal Engine 5 for improved visuals and will be released on Xbox Series X/S, as well as PS5 and Steam.
Gemma Chan stars in IOI’s 007 First Light
Following an extended look at the game from PlayStation, we got another look at IOI’s Bond game First Light that’s out on 27th March next year. Here, Xbox revealed Gemma Chan (Marvel’s Eternals, Crazy Rich Asians) will play Dr Selina Tan – MI6’s Head of Tactical Simulation, a new character specifically created for 007 First Light.
A look at Double Dragon Revive
Arc System Works is updating the classic beat ’em up Double Dragon – here we saw its story mode as well as a load of missions and episodic stories in its Extra Mode. It’s out on 23rd October across Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC (Steam, Epic).
Hold hands in Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly
Next up was Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, a remake that will let characters hold hands at last, which wasn’t possible in the original PS2 and Xbox versions. The graphics and sound have been updated for improved skin textures and 7.1.4 sound. There are also new filters for your camera to help you defeat spirits. It’s out early next year on Xbox Series X/S, as well as PS5, Switch 2 and PC (Steam).
Pokémon wannabe Aniimo
A new trailer for Aniimo showed off a load of Pokémon-esque critters, but with barely any gameplay it’s hard to tell what this game even is. The designs are quite cute at least. It’s available to pre-register now.
Sudden Strike 5 will have BIG GUNS
Out next year, war game Sudden Strike 5 will have a number of new features like BIG GUNS. Isn’t that to be expected?
The Monster Hunter Stories games come to Xbox
Monster Hunter Stories 3 was recently announced at the Nintendo Direct, but will additionally be available on PlayStation and Xbox on 13th March. It’s the latest in Capcom’s turn-based RPG spin-off, but the first two games will also be coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on 13th November.
Protect Bruce Lee in Hitman
Bruce Lee is today joining Hitman World of Assassination as the latest Elusive Target. He’s not actually a target, though, but an ally, so you’ll need to neutralise anyone else attempting to kill him. The update is available on all platforms from today until 20th November.
Swery is rubbish at Hotel Barcelona
Hotel Barcelona launches tomorrow – it’s the latest game from Hidetaka “Swery” Suehiro (Deadly Premonition) and Goichi “Suda51” Suda (No More Heroes). The 2D horror action game has both co-op and PvP multiplayer, as shown in this trailer, but Swery keeps losing – poor guy.
Dragon Quest 1+ 2 HD-2D Remake features brand new area
The remake of Dragon Quest 1 and 2 will feature the Ocean Floor for the first time, a brand new expansive area inhabited by mermaids. How do you get there? In a ship encased in a bubble, of course. The game will be released on 30th October on Xbox Series X/S, as well as PlayStation consoles, Switch consoles, and PC (Steam, Windows).
Rhythm Doctor has just one button
One of the most interesting reveals, Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game (obviously) that features just one button. It’s “the easiest game you’ve ever played,” the trailer boasts. Looks like there’s comedy mixed in with the cute pixel art – it’s out on 6th December across Xbox Series X/S and PC (Steam).
Travel across Japan in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
World Update 20 is out now in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, adding a whole load of locations and landmarks from across Japan. It means you’ll be able to fly over the likes of Tokyo, Osaka and way beyond in great detail – it’s available now for free.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven out now
This remake of the classic Square Enix RPG is available now on Xbox Series X/S, and there’s even a free demo to check it out – your save data will carry over. The remake is already out on PlayStation and Switch and has been well-received.
Yet another life sim is on the way
They’re everywhere these days. Starsand Island is a cute anime life sim game that’ll be out on 1st February. I’m not sure exactly how this will differentiate itself from others of the genre, but it does at least have an adorable panda and capybara playing on Xbox controllers, so that’s nice? It’s coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC (Steam).
Yet another dark fantasy game is on the way
Project Evil Bane won’t be out until 2027, but it looks like some sort of dark fantasy multiplayer game. The cinematic trailer showed a group of players battling giant creatures, using swords, guns, and magical grappling hooks. It’s coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Ninja Gaiden 4’s difficulty options detailed
The Ninja Gaiden series is notorious for its difficulty, but this fourth game in the series will expand out in both directions. For newcomers, there’s a new Hero Mode with auto-guard and auto-dodge assists you can toggle at will. You can also change difficulty at any point, while the standalone Training Mode will let you practice your combos. For experts, there’s Master Ninja which cannot be switched to midgame and will be particularly tricky, requiring deadly precision. Gameplay for this looks very cool! It’s out on 21st October across Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
Mistfall Hunter is dark fantasy extraction
Mistfall Hunter’s game director Haoliang “HAO” Zhang introduced this dark fantasy extraction game, following its recent beta test. It looks particularly atmospheric – judging by some beautiful artwork at least. It’s heading to Xbox Series X/S and PC, but there’s no release date yet.
Winter Burrow out in November
Cut mouse survival game Winter Burrow received a release date – it’s out on 12th November across Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It’s like a deadlier Animals of Farthing Wood.
Evangelion collaboration coming to Terminull Brigade
An Evangelion collaboration is on its way to free-to-play roguelike Terminull Brigade on 31st October. Never heard of it? A quick check on Steam shows the game has a Mostly Negative rating from players, which just about sums up this showcase
Japan arrives in Age of Mythology Retold
It’s called Heavenly Spear and will be available from 30th September on all platforms.
Shoot your friends in a cat cafe in Call of Duty Black Ops 7
The next in the Call of Duty series will get a bunch of multiplayer maps inspired by Japan, so no wonder they were revealed at the Tokyo Game Show. The country is a “major region woven across the entire experience”, apparently, and its 2035 setting presents a near-future merging tradition and innovation. Two maps were named: firstly Toshin, a Tokyo-esque metropolis that includes a cat cafe among the neon lights, and Japanese castle Den. It’s out on 14th November.
Forza Horizon 6 will bring Japan to life “like never before”…
…but it wasn’t actually shown. The next in the racing series will be out in 2026, but this was just a quick tease before it’s fully unveiled next year.
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