Summary of the Xbox presentation at Gamescom 2021 -apkrig

Even before the start of Gamescom, he managed his own Xbox presentation. It has already been announced in advance that we should not expect another load of titles, but rather news and additions to games and projects already announced, either directly from Microsoft or partner studios. Microsoft Flight Simulator is a matter of course, again the second part of Dying Light with the subtitle Stay Human or Forza Horizon 5 appeared, the emphasis was again, of course, on the Game Pass subscription. Although the determination of the release date of the expected Halo Infinite hung in the air, we didn’t see it today, but it was still an interesting show.

Forza Horizon 5

So that car enthusiasts and Forza fans can’t wait any longer on November 9, they were given an eight-minute demonstration of Mexico in all its beauty with beautiful panoramas, blue skies, rocky shores, endless asphalt and dusty roads, a snowy volcano and a dense and vibrant life. jungle. There were also two title cars of the whole game, the Mercedes-AMG ONE and the 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands, and thanks to the partnership, their features could be accurately translated into the game and the player will be able to feel them alone as soon as he gets behind the wheel.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Immediately afterwards, Microsoft launched a number of new features into its Flight Simulator, which will be enriched with new pieces of the world with the help of a lot of satellite data. We can look forward to sophisticated 3D cities, specifically Frankfurt and Wuppertal in Germany, Basel in Switzerland and Graz and Vienna in Austria. This addition includes more than a hundred local monuments and locations, but of course a number of airport improvements, and will arrive free of charge as early as September 7.

In addition, we can look forward to the historic German aircraft Junkers Ju 52, which will arrive as part of a series of DLC focused on local aviation legends. Junkers will be released on September 7 and will cost $ 15. In November, we will see an electric plane with a vertical takeoff and landing VoloCity, which is intended as a taxi of the future.

Perhaps the biggest surprise, however, was the announcement of a new competitive multiplayer race, Reno Air Races. Although there was also talk of a planned Top Gun-inspired expansion during the broadcast, we still didn’t learn anything new about it, as the developers explained that it was subject to secrecy, as was the film itself, which is not scheduled to have its delayed premiere until the fall.

Age of Empires IV – Hands on History: The Trebuchet

Developers from World’s Edge reminded during the event that Age of Empires IV will be released on October 28, but during today’s presentation they focused on the accompanying documentary content. These will be short videos that are intended to tell the player in an entertaining way how the siege equipment worked, how medieval armor was made, what it took to shoot a lighted arrow and much more. So far, we have only been able to hear about this content from the developers, but in the example you can look at the analysis of the operation of the trebuchet, which also demonstrates the quality and mood of other similar videos. Age of Empires IV will be available on PC at the end of October via versions from Windows Store and Steam.

Streaming from the cloud on Xbox

Xbox One and Xbox Series players will get access to xCloud this Christmas. Testing is scheduled to begin in the fall. Thanks to this, you can play games on the older Xbox, which are now only available on the Xbox Series S and X. As with other platforms, playing from the cloud will be part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Players can try the games immediately without having to download and install them. Resolutions up to 1080p and 60 fps will be supported. In this way, Microsoft Flight Simulator, which is currently only available on PC and Xbox Series, will work on Xbox One.

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Psychonauts 2

Despite the fact that the continuation of Psychonauts is coming out tomorrow, the Double Fine studio, led by designer Tim Schafer, of course also had its space. We looked at more footage from the game in the launch trailer and learned about the pitfalls that the developers faced during the preparations for Psychonauts 2. As Schafer himself said, it was not easy to follow up after such a long time, but in the end we managed to move the whole story, invite a set of completely new characters and put together another adventure in the brains of individual characters, which just does not resemble anything. In addition, the main character Raz has three new abilities, with which he can influence a whole group of Psychonauts or, for example, combine two abilities together. Psychonauts 2 will be released on August 25 on PC, PS4, Xbox One and in an optimized version also on Xbox Series. The game will also appear in the Game Pass menu from tomorrow.

Crusader Kings III

The third part of the popular Crusader Kings strategy, which was released only on a PC last year, will also look at the new consoles. The console version for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 is being developed by Lab42 in collaboration with the original creators of Paradox Interactive. Unlike the computer version, they offer a few customizations that are designed specifically for each console. In the case of the Xbox, for example, it is a quick switch to YouTube to find a tutorial for the game, in the case of the PlayStation it is a special response to the DualSense driver, which makes you feel the tense moments in the game. However, the exact date of issue has not yet been determined.

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Right at the beginning, we got another look at the expected Dying Light 2, which showed the so-called, as the creators call it, the modern Middle Ages. Of course, the new demonstration also includes parkour and an exciting combat system, which supports complex animations, and the city environment itself, which is based on its verticality and possibilities of movement in all directions. The release date is still valid on December 7, both on the PC and on the console of the new and old generation.

Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation

The second DLC, this time called Cult of the Holy Detonation, is heading to Wasteland 3. As the name suggests, the expansion will revolve around a cult that worships the so-called holy detonation. Mutants and zombies are entering the world of Wasteland, which players will have to face around Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado. And it won’t take long, as the mutated cultists will arrive on October 5, of course as part of the Game Pass.

State of Decay 2: Homecoming

State of Decay 2 expects a free Homecoming update on September 1, which will open up the world more and allow you to explore it. The Trumbull Valley location from the first part was fully remastered and in addition expanded with new locations. In total, there will be six bases to explore, new melee weapons with additional options to eliminate enemies, and a story that will complement the one from the base game and expand Heartland with new characters and plots.

Stray Blade

The 505 Games and Point Blank Games studios have jointly embarked on the development of the action RPG Stray Blade, which we should expect next year. The advantage of the game is to be a constantly changing environment affecting the gameplay, thanks to which players will always face new challenges. A fast-paced combat system with an emphasis on strategy and epic battles will complement an adventure full of explorations of ancient ruins and the search for relics that need to be destroyed. Every action and all action has consequences, so everything around will change with regard to the progress of the game. Stray Blade is aimed not only at the Xbox Series X and S, but also at the PlayStation 5 and PC through Steam and Epic Games.

The Gunk

After a year, the action adventure The Gunk is also commemorated. Although the new trailer lasts only a minute, it still captivates with its visuals and atmosphere, as it does not focus on combat, but on exploring the planets and gradually clearing the alien landscape, thanks to which the world comes to life again with colors. However, it is not yet clear exactly when space travelers will be able to deal with space “gunk” dirt, but it is certain that players on both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S ai PC will see via Game Pass.

Into the Pit

The show experienced a dark fantasy rogulite action from a first-person perspective Into the Pit. Head to the village, which is surrounded by dark magic and is surrounded by stories about the demonic portal, and save those who survived the rampage of demons. The release is scheduled for October 19 and, along with other Humble Games games, will be part of the Game Pass subscription from day one.

Neverwinter: Jewel of the North

The free-to-play MMORPG Neverwinter welcomed the bard as part of the new Jewel of the North expansion in July, and now the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players can enjoy this new class. songs go hand in hand with magic and battle. Your singing and music not only support allies, but can also hurt opponents. And the music is not just any kind, because its playing and creation is really in your hands, so there is no need to engage in fierce battles, just to attract your new audience.

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