At the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 event, a flurry of new games and three impressive gaming consoles were announced: the Xbox Series X All-Digital Edition, an upgraded version of the Xbox Series S, and the Xbox Series X “Galaxy Black” Special Edition.
Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Gaming consoles and new releases
Let's analyze each release in detail:
- Xbox Series X All-Digital Edition: is a variant of the Xbox Series X without a disc drive, available in “robot white” color and with 1TB of internal storage. This edition, while retaining the same performance and features as the disc model, comes at a more affordable price of $449.99, which is $50 cheaper than the standard version.
- Xbox Series X “Galaxy Black” Special Edition: introduces 2TB of storage and a unique design with a cosmic-inspired pattern in silver, gray and green tones. This limited edition includes a matching controller and is available for $599.99.
- The new version of the Xbox Series S console: brings a significant improvement in storage space, going from 512GB to 1TB. This change allows users to store more games and apps, and the price of the console is $349.99.
Information about new games and expansions was also revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase, including:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – This edition adds 16 new multiplayer maps and will be available on all platforms via Game Pass. The event detailed the multiplayer mode.
- Doom: The Dark Ages – An engaging prequel detailing the origins of the Doom Slayer.
Exciting details about upcoming titles and expansions were also revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase event, including:
- Gears of War: E-Day – An origin story about humanity's first encounters with the Locust Horde.
- State of Decay 3 – A long-awaited return of the zombie-themed survival series.
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard – A fresh adventure that introduces seven new recruitable companions.
- Starfield: The Shattered Space – An expansion that brings new dangers and equipment to the Starfield universe.
Other important announcements include:
- Fable – A fantasy game created by Playground Games, planned for release in 2025, starring Humphry on a mission to save Albion from an enigmatic threat, where the player's decisions are central to the story.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – Scheduled to release on PC and consoles on November 12, 2024.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – An exciting trailer has been revealed, but with no official release date.
- Perfect Dark – A relaunch of the classic series, developed by The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics, featuring a single-player experience where Joanna Dark takes place in Cairo.
Microsoft continues to expand the Xbox universe with titles like “Fable” and “Perfect Dark,” which promise to deliver captivating and engaging stories. Meanwhile, the hardware announcements at Xbox Games Showcase 2024, including the storage upgrade for Xbox Series S, reflect the company's commitment to adapt to the changing needs of gamers.
