We're so close to E3 we can almost taste it. Excitement levels are rising here at Pure Xbox as we hope to begin to see Xbox's first-party studios deliver on the promises made over previous years. We've seen CG trailers for games such as Fable and Forza Motorsport, but we're ready to see the games in action. Xbox also has the gargantuan task of showing an improved version of Halo Infinite, after the fallout from last year's reveal.
Not only that, but since last Summer, we've seen Bethesda and a bunch of other studios enter the fold after the purchase of Zenimax Media. As a result, there's a ton more content we're eager to see. Rumours have ramped up considerably over the past few weeks for Starfield, and to be honest, we're just ready to see the game - regardless of when it's releasing.
While all our hopes and dreams probably won't be shown at E3 this year, we're confident it's going to be a strong showcase - especially with the fact that Xbox will be teaming up with Bethesda for a joint showcase. Personally, we'd be happy just to see the release date of Halo Infinite and Psychonauts 2 as a bare minimum, but we also expect to hear of some new Xbox Game Pass titles, too.
But what do you think Xbox has up its sleeve this year? Last year was a bit of a weird one with the emission of E3, but it's back and hopefully better than ever. What would be your dream showcase?
Got any thoughts on Xbox at E3 this year? Let us know in the comments below.
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They have to show Starfield gameplay. That's a must! If it isn't launching this year like some say, then they need another big hitter to be coming out this year. Can't just rely on a game that was supposed to come out last year as the only big title in the fall... Curious to see what this new unannounced game is. Also, think we might see some form of Ubisoft+ with Game Pass as a big reveal.
It's definitely going to be a content-rich showcase with little filler, that's for sure. Non-stop showing of trailers for upcoming video games like Starfield, Game Pass titles being announced whereof a good chunk is coming out the same day as the showcase (perhaps Psychonauts 2 is one of those) and special announcements such as Game Pass coming to Switch are things that I'm personally expecting.
I have a strong feeling this will be Microsoft's best E3 of all time.
Dates/release quarters. There are a bunch of games Xbox teased last year. I would be excited if there were firm releases for at least 4 of them within the next year.
I imagine Halo Infinite being ready for public showing with a Christmas release. I’d like Forza Horizon 5 to make a showing as well. 4 has ran its course now despite the amazing support it has had since launch.
I wouldnt mind seeing Everwild.
Tons of indie game pass news. Some big obsidian news. Game pass on the Switch? I'm just excited to see news directly from Microsoft and E3 in general.
Hoping for games with gameplay which have release dates or windows within the next 18 months (i.e. no later than 2022). Very vague hopes, sure but those not being present are the 2 biggest problems with big Xbox events in general.
My dream is that Microsoft comes out with a pink Series S. I know that it will never happen, so realistically, I'm expecting some news on Halo Infinite and a TON of indies.
I'm hoping that 12 Minutes will get a release date, for very soon after the announcement. And unless they've said otherwise, it should still be launching on GamePass.
It was revealed at E3 2 years ago, and all reports have said it's out soon, so I'm hopeful this is all reasonably likely.
Hellblade 2 surely has to be there. A new Viva Pinata would be a great surprise
I have no clue. Do hope we get so see something about Starfield, but am more interested in seeing announcements about games like Persona coming over to Xbox than I care about exclusive content right now.
Most my favorite games have been third parties and never been crazy about how many seem attached to PS.
The challenge here is even though logically I believe there should be a slew of game’s coming in the next 18 months (There’s too many studios with multiple teams and too little that’s been released from these relative to the number they have for there not to be), sadly I believe Covid has caused delays that we haven’t really grasped yet (ex. I bet without Covid Starfield is ready to ship this fall). Also we’ve heard reports of several studios moving to unreal 5 and/or starting new teams and extra projects which means a longer development cycle because those teams are on their first go. I feel like we will experience some underwhelming feelings as a result of these and the BIG shows are gonna be 2022 and 2023.
However, thinking optimistically, I feel like they have a couple in house surprises up their sleeves, like Banjo for instance. Similar to how Battletoads was a surprise last year. Also like @SegataSanshiro said, Compulsion is a studio that has been eerily quiet for not having released a game since 2017. Theirs could be about ready to go. I do think a Hellblade 2, Forza, Fable, Perfect Dark, and Gears will all be absent because of shifting to UE5 and long development cycles.
Some things that might show up:
Obsidian stuff (Outer Worlds 2 announcement. Avowed gameplay. Grounded major expansion)
Compulsions surprise game
Banjo surprise from a second party studio
One of InExiles rpg games teased
Minecraft Dungeons, Sea of Thieves expansions.
What I am pretty sure we will see:
Everwild gameplay for first time, Halo Infinite, Starfield, Psychonauts 2 alongside surprise release, and a State of Decay 3 (the one I’m most excited for next to Halo).
Notice I mostly didn’t touch Zenimax stuff. I don’t know much about them. But I do feel like if it’ll be an amazing show this year it will have been Zenimax carrying them.
Tom Cruise arrives on stage driving a flaming motorcycle (or spaceship) and announces he's going to star in the next huge Xbox exclusive!!!!
Either "Starfield" or more likely "Psychonauts 2 - the Scientology edition".
Or..... a much better looking "Halo" is being released at Christmas.
Blinx the cat 3 or its worst E3 ever... Sorry my Nintendo side kicked in then.
Agreed with @SegataSanshiro. Compulsion should have something to show. I'd like to see some Project: Mara gameplay as well and maybe put a name on whatever inXile is working on.
@SegataSanshiro I would be okay with any of those doing Banjo!
@ObeseChihuahua2
XGS has 23 studios working on over 30 different projects and you're hoping for a pink Series S announcement? 😂🤣😡
Mostly I want games and dates. Let's see the fruits of their labours buying all the studios.
Plus when I can get hold of a series X. Some stock update would be lovely
Game Pass for Switch :[
@gingataisen Hey, a guy can dream.
I hope that at least 50% of the games they show are not cross gen games, then I will be happy
I hope we get to see some gameplay, and a release date for Avowed.
I also hope for a Fallout 5 reveal, but that’s maybe unlikely because Bethesda is probably too busy with Starfield and Elder Scrolls VI to be working on a third major title simultaneously.
Actual gameplay this time hopefully 🤞🏻
Starfield and Avowed gameplay!
@LtSarge I love your optimism! They have been hinting it will be big so fingers crossed they deliver
I’m expecting a lot of braggadocio and hype and excited hyperbole about some ok games, and Halo, Psychonauts, and Starfield, which probably will deserve the excitement. But what I’m hoping for is a thrilling showcase of an exclusive line-up that put the first year of the Series in the dust.
Why are no one counting MS Flight Simulator coming to Xbox this summer? I think it’s huge.
Plus announcements for projects going into 2022 such as Starfield, Wolfenstein 3, Ark 2 etc.
Hope to see some gameplay trailers of games announced. What xgs publishing is up too. The rumored kojima deal revealed if true. Banjo and conkers!! Xbox needs it's own platformers and it has many characters to use. A rebooted jet force Gemini.
There was an image of someone receiving a package from Compulsion recently so i imagine they have a game ready to go like some have speculated. Luckily I'm not looking for more games to play (backlog is growing every month it seems) so I'm going into this with 0 expectations and will be happily surprised.
I'd say they open with Halo Infinite and also show us FH5, Starfield, maybe we get another look at avowed.. What ever they show us it's gonna be a Thriller showcase..
a Series X you can actually buy?
Grim Dawn I hope
My predictions/ guesses after too much coffee and being up with the kids since 6.30
Announcements
New Banjo
Alan Wake sequel
Gears 6
Game Pass for Switch in some form (Hol 2021)
IO Xbox exclusive
Another Studio splurge - Warner’s potentially after all the stuff over there the last few weeks.
Ubisoft to Game Pass by end of year
Date Teaser Trailers(2022/3)
Fable
Perfect Dark
Final Fantasy VII remake
Unnamed Kojima horror series
Avowed
Indiana Jones
Everwild
Involved Trailers for 2021/2
Halo Infinite (Campaign Aug/ multiplayer Nov/Dec)
Psychonauts 2 (Shadow Drop)
Forza (2021)
Starfield (2022)
Wolfenstein (2021)
The Ascent (2021 - possible Shadow Drop)
12 Minutes (2021 Shadow Drop)
Crossfire X (2021)
Scorn (2021)
Flight Sim (2021)
Game Pass indie sizzle reel
FPS Boost sizzle reel
New Fallout game by Obsidian.
I can hope, right?
I'll stick my expectation to Klobrille's prediction
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