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[IbizaPocholo]

 

[spons]

Confirmed then. We don't even need Microsoft to say anything, this is basically the announcement.

 

[R3TRO]

Ngl...It's hard to care about anything MS has going on these days.

 

[PSFore]

It's got to be this week unless they want to challenge Thanksgiving

 

[Montauk]

"Here at Xbox, in conjunction with our partners, we are unbelievably proud and excited to announce 15 new studio closures, 12,000 layoffs and over 1000 new overpriced DLCs across our extensive catalogue of games"

 

[Baemono]

To announce random games thzt will be cancelled several years later and a bunch of B- tier games coming day one on 30$ Game Pass ?

 

[Montauk]

Ngl...It's hard to care about anything MS has going on these days.

An odd sentiment to express when we're just about to enter 2026, the Year of Xbox.

 

[KenaiPhoenix]

They can sent the email with the important points later

It is hard to write this but, I dont think they have anything of value to show.

 

[Montauk]

They should announce that they are acquiring Sony for one trillion dollars.

 

[PSFore]

They can sent the email with the important points later

It is hard to write this but, I dont think they have anything of value to show.

Well they can have a good show if they convince third parties to debut games on their showcase. At this point, I'm not sure why you wouldn't go with a Nintendo or Sony event instead.

 

[R3TRO]

An odd sentiment to express when we're just about to enter 2026, the Year of Xbox.

Is "Year of the Xbox" in the room with us right now?

 

[Kacho]

Silent Hill 2

 

[Montauk]

Is "Year of the Xbox" in the room with us right now?

Err no, it's not 2026 yet.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

It's got to be this week

 

[Moses85]

The Nail in the coffin

 

[Montauk]

The Nail in the coffin

Available with Xbox Play Anywhere(TM).

 

[rkofan87]

An odd sentiment to express when we're just about to enter 2026, the Year of Xbox.

with game you can you also play on ps5 lol

 

[Montauk]

with game you can you also play on ps5 lol

You'll be eating your words in 2026 - the Year of Xbox.

 

[rkofan87]

i will watch it

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Gotta try and sell the terrible COD.
Hope E-Day is shown with launch details but that might be the Game Awards.

 

[Seomel]

Hoping for that Born from a wish dlc. Also I swear to god, when the fuck will Yoko Taro announce his new game

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Gotta try and sell the terrible COD.
Hope E-Day is shown with launch details but that might be the Game Awards.

Precisely this. I wonder if they will actually learn a lesson from Nintendo's marketing strategy.

 

[Punished Miku]

Before or on Nov 21st when Silent Hill 2 comes out.

 

[Negotiator101]

It's a partners showcase so that's no first party right?

 

[Darkkahn]

It's a partners showcase so that's no first party right?

You can be partner with yourself.

 

[//DEVIL//]

Eh pass .partners show. Some Ubisoft garbage with a single Japanese game and Indies.. I'm out

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Unless it involves an Xbox Magnus reveal, I sleep.

 

[CuteFaceJay]

Still waiting for his call on the RDR2 on Switch 2....

 

[Steve Holt]

"Here at Xbox, in conjunction with our partners, we are unbelievably proud and excited to announce 15 new studio closures, 12,000 layoffs and over 1000 new overpriced DLCs across our extensive catalogue of games"

Let them compete!

 

[Magic Carpet]

Unless it involves an Xbox Magnus reveal, I sleep.

Magnus is what I want to know about. They need to release info before gamers start buying Steam Machines and saying 'Microsoft Who'.

 

[Fess]

Unless it involves an Xbox Magnus reveal, I sleep.

Partner showcase - ROG Xbox Magnus X

 

[SpokkX]

What does this even mean anymore?

Partner showcase means we get to see third party games... the ones that still come to Xbox?

 

[MisterXDTV]

Microsoft Partner Showcase = PS5 Games

LOL

 

[Kikorin]

Partner showcase for MS is MS itself too at this point.

 

[Negotiator101]

Microsoft Partner Showcase = PS5 Games

LOL

Mostly Gamepass day 1 and yes you PS5 owners can pay full price day 1

 

[Woopah]

So its a show just for Xbox third party games?

 

[SmurfMustard]

Microsoft Partner Showcase = PS5 Games

LOL

All games from Sonys last State of Play that release on XBox

LOL

 

[Durin]

I care more about Valve's announcement on how much the Steam Controller is gonna cost, than this.

 

[MisterXDTV]

All games from Sonys last State of Play that release on XBox

LOL

Too bad their consoles are discontinued at this point...


LOL

 

[Orbital2060]

What does this even mean anymore?

Partner showcase means we get to see third party games... the ones that still come to Xbox?

A recap of the latest partner showcase from 2024:

Here's a recap of the last Xbox Partner Showcase from October 17, 2024: it featured 15 games, including expansions, surprise launches, and world premieres. Highlights included Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, FBC: Firebreak, Subnautica 2, and indie surprises like Animal Well and Blindfire. Xbox Wire Kotaku

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Key Announcements from October 2024 Partner Showcase

• Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Expansion
  
  • First gameplay reveal of the second expansion.
  • Connects the Alan Wake universe with Control through the Federal Bureau of Control storyline.
  • Released October 22, 2024 Xbox Wire.
• FBC: Firebreak
  
  • A multiplayer spin-off from Control.
  • First-ever gameplay reveal closed the showcase Xbox Wire.
• Subnautica 2 Teaser Trailer
  
  • Confirmed Early Access in 2025.
  • Introduced optional co-op mode Xbox Wire.
• Animal Well
  
  • Mystery-platformer blending Metroidvania-style exploration with unique puzzles.
  • Surprise release: available immediately on Xbox during the showcase Xbox Wire.
• Blindfire
  
  • A pitch-black FPS where vision is the key mechanic.
  • Released in Xbox Game Preview the same day Xbox Wire.

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Other Notable Reveals

• Sega and several indie developers showcased upcoming projects.
• The event was short (about 25 minutes) but packed with trailers and gameplay footage Kotaku.
• In total, 15 games were featured, spanning Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Game Pass Xbox Wire.

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Why This Matters

The October 2024 showcase set the tone for how Xbox uses these Partner events: short, focused bursts of third-party news, surprise launches, and Game Pass updates. With the next showcase expected in November 2025, fans are anticipating similar surprises—most notably the Silent Hill 2 Remake reveal.


Would you like me to list all 15 games shown in October 2024 so you get the complete picture of what was announced?


Sources: Xbox Wire Kotaku

 

[DeepEnigma]

You can be partner with yourself.

 

[Saint Boot Gaming]

Ngl...It's hard to care about anything MS has going on these days.

I sadly have not enjoyed Xbox since the original and 360. I really miss Jade Empire, Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, Phantasy Star Universe, Fable trilogy, Bullet Witch, 99 knights, Dead or Alive 2 and 3, DOA Xtreme beach Volleyball, Infinite Undiscovery, and Venetica.

 

[Unknown?]

An odd sentiment to express when we're just about to enter 2026, the Year of Xbox.

Phil said it will be the best lineup in Xbox history!

 

[rkofan87]

Phil said it will be the best lineup in Xbox history!

that you can also play on ps5

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[Montauk]

The megabombs are coming

 

[LordOcidax]

Partner showcase: Switch 2 and PS5 are going to eat good.

 

[Baemono]

Mostly Gamepass day 1 and yes you PS5 owners can pay full price day 1

 

[Bernkastel]

Microsoft is buying Ubisoft

 

[adamsapple]

I guess this is where the announcement and release of the SH2 remake Xbox port will happen.

Considering it's supposed to launch next week per that leaked store page info.

Silent Hill 2

Before or on Nov 21st when Silent Hill 2 comes out.