Inside Xbox | Massive News
Today,
on a special Gamescom episode of Inside Xbox broadcast live from
Cologne, Germany, we gave fans a closer look at some of the year’s
biggest upcoming games, revealed new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass,
showed off some new enhancements to Age of Empires II DE, pulled the curtain back on new accessories, and much more. For a
full recap, read on below or watch the replay of Inside Xbox episode above.
Gears 5
We
revealed the all-new Gears 5 Horde mode, which adds new gameplay
features and the Ultimate abilities to this signature mode. Every Horde
character will have a unique Ultimate ability; this extends to
cross-over characters like Sarah Connor from “Terminator Dark Fate,” and
Kat and Emile from the newly announced Halo: Reach Character Pack
(included in Gears 5 Ultimate Edition). Additionally,
we’re extending our collaboration with AAPE, so if you missed the tease
that dropped at E3, you’ll have another chance on August 30. Lastly, we
confirmed the Gears 5 is now available for pre-purchase on Steam and
will launch on all platforms at the same time.
More Great Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass
Gamescom
2019 marked a huge day for Xbox Game Pass, with eight new games
announced, including three huge titles that will be available today! Devil
May Cry 5 and Stellaris: Console Edition join Xbox Game Pass for console and Age of Empires: Definitive Edition joins
Xbox Game Pass for PC.
August 19
·
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Xbox
Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)
·
Devil May Cry 5 (Xbox Game
Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)
·
Stellaris (Xbox Game Pass
for Console, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC)
August 22
·
Ape Out (Xbox Game Pass
PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)
·
Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Xbox
Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)
August 27
-
Bard’s Tale IV (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game Pass
Ultimate)
August 30
-
Blair Witch Project (Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Game
Pass Ultimate)
X019
At
E3 we announced X019, our global celebration of all things Xbox, will
be coming to London this November and here at Gamescom, Xbox’s
Aaron Greenberg revealed that X019 will take place November 14-16 at
the Copper Box Arena in London, UK with a special episode of Inside Xbox
kicking off all the incredible news, world-premieres and reveals on
November 14, followed immediately by Xbox FanFest.
On
November 15 and 16, X019 will include never-before-seen playable demos,
developer panels, Xbox gear, and incredible experiences we can’t
wait to reveal later this year. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday,
September 24. Tickets will be priced at £19 per session with all
proceeds going to charity. For more info on how you can attend X019,
read the full
recap of our news here.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Gets
a Release Date
Helping to kick off our X019 celebration, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will
launch November 14, 2019. You can pre-order right now for $19.99 and it
will also be available for Xbox Game Pass for PC which includes the 4K
remaster, complete with a brand-new campaign, and all the expansions and
content from the original release.
The team also announced that Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will
be released on Steam as well, and even better, it will support
cross-network play between Steam and the Microsoft Store, so you can
play with anyone, regardless of what platform you or they own the game
on. For fullt details, check out our
full news post here.
Gears POP!
Gears POP!, the
free-to-play, real-time multiplayer
mobile entry in the Gears franchise will be available on Android, iOS,
and Windows 10 in just three days on August 22. The team also confirmed
that cross-saves will be enabled across all three platforms, so you can
move from one device to another and maintain
all your progress. You can pre-register today, so you’re all set when
the game releases on August 22
Hardware/Accessories Announcement
Controller
reveals are something of a tradition on Inside Xbox, and at Gamescom we
brought two brand-new entries to show off to the world.
The aptly named Night-Ops Camo Special Edition brings a rugged look to
the fore with a black, grey, and metallic gold camouflage pattern, as
well as etched trigger grips to help your fingers stay on point in even
the tensest encounters.
The
team also unveiled the Xbox Wireless Controller – Sport Blue Special
Edition, which leaps off the shelf with a vibrant blue design with
metallic accents and a rubberised diamond grip. Read our full
announcement here.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Season
4 News
Xbox’s
Chris Charla was joined by Console Producer Koo Sung Jeong and Console
Community Lead Ray Kim, from the PUBG Corporation to debut
the Season 4 update for PUBG.
One of the biggest changes in Season 4 is a massive, stunning visual update to the original PUBG map,
Erangel. Many of the famous landmarks, such as Military Base and Mylta
Power have seen upgrades and beyond the new look and feel, fans can
expect newly balanced weapons and vehicles. And keep a sharp eye out, as
secret clues have been added that help develop
the lore of Erangel and give fans a sense of what happened on this
dangerous island.
We
also announced a much-requested feature, cross-platform play for
console! This will allow Xbox players to join matches and compete
against
PlayStation players, enabling matchmaking to draw from a larger pool
globally and offer more competition for players. The PUBG team is aiming
to have the cross-platform play feature on the Pubic Test Server (PTS, a
free download from the Microsoft Store) in
late September and release to live servers in October
Season
4 also introduces Survivor Pass: Aftermath, which allows players to
unlock over 100 rewards, as well as brand new cooperative missions,
which allow the community to work together to accomplish special
milestones to unlock new rewards.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint PVP
Reveal
Leading off the show was the reveal of Ghost War, the intense, tactical 4v4 competitive multiplayer mode that will launch with Ghost
Recon: Breakpoint on October 4. Ghost War, which will take
place on dedicated servers, rewards communication and cooperation within
teams amongst the open and diverse maps on offer. The Shared
Progression system also ensures that whether you’re
playing PVE or PVP your character is always evolving and progressing.
Wasteland 3 New Gameplay Trailer
Wasteland 3 also
debuted a trailer chock full
of brand new gameplay, including the first look at the mysterious
Patriarch, who lures your Desert Ranger from the post-nuclear wastes of
Arizona with a promise of aid if you can help rescue his land from the
grips of his three bloodthirsy children. The new
trailer also showcased the first footage of the Kodiak, an upgradeable
battle-truck that will play a key role in the game. We also saw the new
precision strike system, where players will be granted a first-person
view, allowing them to target enemy weak points,
adding an additional tactical layer to a series known for its strategic
approach to combat.
Empire of Sin Reveal
At E3 Romero Games and Paradox Interactive gave us a glimpse at the noir stylings of 1920s Chicago in their upcoming title, Empire
of Sin, but at Gamescom we were treated to an interview
with both Brenda and John Romero, who provided a first in-depth look at
the gameplay that will drive your experience through the criminal
underworld.
Metro Exodus: The Two Colonels
Metro Exodus debuted its first major story
expansion, The Two Colonels,
which harkens back to the series’ roots with a tense, claustrophobic
journey through Novosibirsk. As the name suggests, you’ll take control
of two brand-new protagonists,
Colonel Khlebnikov, who you’ll journey with in the last days of his
life, and Colonel Miller, who will investigate what befell his fallen
comrade.
The
Two Colonels will also offer a brand-new tool for exploration and
eradication: the flamethrower! Like the classic Tikhar, you’ll need
to pump up the flamethrower to maintain its power and effectiveness.
This first expansion is the first or two promised new storylines, with
the even larger Sam’s Story set to release in early 2020.
Destiny 2
The upcoming Shadowkeep expansion for Destiny
2 returns players to the moon, and Bungie Game Director Ben
Wommack was on hand to not only discuss the mischief Eris Morn is
getting into, but also reveal a definitive look at the final Finishers
that Guardians will wield when the expansion drops
on October 1. Likewise, we got a better look at how fans will be able
to increase their personal challenge level to create their elite
Guardian.
Trailers Galore!
Our
special Gamescom edition of Inside Xbox was also home to a series of
incredible new trailers for some of this year’s most anticipated
games, including a terrifying new look at the Blair Witch Project, available on Xbox Game Pass on August 30, a fresh look at the always popular MyCareer mode for NBA
2K20, an in-depth overview of the world of The Surge 2, and a full breakdown of the factions and diplomacy that drive the drama and action in the much anticipated action RPG Greedfall.
For a look at all the incredible new trailers coming out of Gamescom, be sure to check out youtube.com/xbox.
Thanks
for tuning in earlier today to watch this special Gamescom episode of
Inside Xbox live from Cologne, Germany. Stay tuned to Xbox
Wire throughout the show for even more Xbox gaming news.
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20th August 2019