Everything shown in the Xbox Partner Preview for October 2024

In case you missed it, Xbox just wrapped up its Xbox Partner Preview for October, which ran for just over 25 minutes and included gameplay trailers and world premieres for upcoming third-party titles headed to the Xbox. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that not all of the titles shown are Xbox exclusive. Let’s take a dive into everything shown in the Xbox Partner Preview for October 2024 in the order they were shown!

Alan Wake 2: The Lake House DLC Launch Trailer

The first major DLC expansion for Alan Wake 2, titled The Lake House, is just ten days away from release. Xbox kicked off this Xbox Partner Preview with a launch trailer for the expansion that shows off gameplay players can expect as Agent Estevez, the main character in the DLC who has been sent to investigate a mysterious facility on the shores of Cauldron Lake. It looks like more eerie Remedy Entertainment goodness…you know, Alan Wake, and I’m so for it.

Cronos: The New Dawn revealed

Not even 10 days after the release of Silent Hill 2, which Zoey Handley felt was a worthwhile new perspective on the original, developer Bloober Team has revealed their next project to be Cronos: The New Dawn. Described as a pulse-pounding third-person survival horror game, the majority of the trailer was cinematic. According to Bloober Team, players will delve deep into the heart of a deadly struggle against overwhelming foes with combat-driven gameplay as they uncover the mystery of a twisted time travel story. We get a brief glimpse of gameplay at the end—well, a character walking through a pit of mangled corpses—and my initial reaction is certainly Dead Space vibes.

Blindfire enters Early Access today

Developed and published by Double Eleven, Blindfire is an online multiplayer FPS set in a shadowy underworld where the ultra-wealthy bet on illicit bloodsports while the contestants taking place in those bloodsports are lured in by the promise of riches and glory. Sounds like modern-day gladiator battles! In either solo or team matches up to 8 players, players must compete in dark close-quarter arenas rigged with traps, relying only on the rare muzzle flash or explosion to light the way. It’s a very interesting concept for a competitive shooter, and the cyberpunky-bright neon color vibrancy looks really sick. Early Access for Blindfire starts today on both Xbox Series X|S and PC via Game Preview.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Naval Combat reveal

Look, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA, you already had me with Pirate Yakuza, but now you’re telling me there’s naval combat too? In the trailer, we see Ichiban and his crew sailing the seas and engaging in naval combat that in a way looks like the Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag follow-up we all deserved but certainly didn’t get. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is set to launch on February 21, 2025.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire headed to consoles

Previously only confirmed to be headed to PC via Steam, 1930s classic cartoon-inspired FPS MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is also headed to all consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. In this classic noir-styled retro shooter, players will wield an arsenal of mid-century weapons like the Revolver, Tommy Gun, a Hammer, and even Dynamite as they run and gun and juhmp and dodge through the dangerous and corrupt city. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will release in 2025 on all platforms.

Subnautica 2

Subnautica is finally getting co-op! As a huge Subnautica fan, this reveal may have been my favorite of the showcase. The actual trailer itself is a brief cinematic teaser, which seems to be standard these days for initial teaser announcement trailers. But just the confirmation of its existence is enough for me. As much as I loved the original Subnautica, I wasn’t as big of a fan of Subnautica: Below Zero. Then again, I don’t like the cold. In the sequel, players will be able to team up in online co-op with up to three friends as they explore the deeps building bases, crafting tools, and studying exotic underwater lifeforms. Subnautica 2 is headed to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass via Early Access in 2025.

Animal Well out now on Xbox

Developed by solo developer Billy Basso and published by Bigmode, the publishing company created by popular Youtuber videogamedunkey, puzzle platformer Animal Well is on Xbox as of well…now. Animal Well is one of Destructoid’s rare 10/10 scores for the year with Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp praising how much there is to do in Animal Well while still retaining its indie charm. Animal Well is also available on Switch, PS5, and PC.

EDENS ZERO

The hit Hiro Mashima manga EDENS ZERO is headed to consoles and PC with an Action RPG adaptation. Developed and published by Konami, EDENS ZERO relives the story of the manga as players explore an open-world planet and adventure across the Sakura Cosmos. All the characters from the manga are present in this fast-paced anime-styled space adventure. EDENS ZERO is coming to consoles and PC in 2025.

Eternal Strands Gameplay trailer

The beautiful fantasy action-adventure game, Eternal Strands, showed off more of its “Cast and Combine” gameplay feature in this trailer. Players can cast and combine frost, flame, and kinetic magic to take down massive 25-meter foes in what looks like Dark Souls meets Monster Hunter style gameplay. It’s also giving me serious Dauntless vibes. Eternal Strands releases on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in early 2025. It will also be available Day One on Game Pass.

Mistfall Hunter

Developer Bellring Games revealed its upcoming third-person action PvPvE extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter. Set in a dark and mysterious Nordic-inspired continent filled with mystical creatures, lots of loot, and the ability for players to seek and claim glory. The extraction genre seems to be getting a ton of releases lately, but I have to admit, Mistfall Hunter looks like a more RPG-centric Hunt: Showdown. Yes, please. Mistfall Hunter releases on Xbox and PC in 2025. A PC open beta is starting soon.

Wheel World Gameplay

In this wheelie cool looking open world action adventure game, players take on the role of young cyclist Kat and hop on their bike with one purpose in mind: to save Wheel World from total collapse. Players can customize their bike as they race around the open world looking for rare parts, beautiful vistas, and hidden secrets in order to perform The Great Shift ritual and save the world. Seems like a lot of pressure for a young cyclist. Wheel World is set to launch in Early 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It will also be available Day One on Game Pass.

Phasmophobia finally headed to consoles

The super popular previously PC-exclusive horror game Phasmophobia is finally coming to consoles. Like for real. Players can join up to three friends and explore various paranormal environments while trying to determine which ghost is haunting the area. Phasmophobia has long been rumored to be coming to consoles, but after a series of delays, players were wondering if it still was. Well, the answer is yes. Phasmophobia releases on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on October 29, 2024.

The Legend of Baboo

Developed by Permanent Way Game Co. and published by Midwest Games, The Legend of Baboo is an action-adventure game inspired by the Eastern Fable story of Sepehr and Baboo. Together the boy and his fluffy pup must work together to save their island from a demonic invasion. Players will use the two characters to swing, jump, climb, and ride through enchanted environments as they solve puzzles across the landscape. The Legend of Baboo releases on Xbox and PC in 2025.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers gameplay

This action packed gameplay trailer for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers highlights the games intense combat against wicked bosses. Developed by Leenzee and published by 505 Games, WUCHANG is a soulslike action RPG set in the land of Shu during the late Ming Dynasty, a time plagued with war across various factions while a mysterious illness spawns monstrous creatures. This is one that I’ve pushed to the back of my mind previously due to all the recent soulslike releases, but this gameplay trailer has my attention now. The deflection/parry system looks extremely well done which is always a good feature for me when it comes to soulslikes. WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers releases on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC in 2025. It will also be available Day One on Game Pass.

FBC: Firebreak

Rounding out and finishing up the October 2024 Xbox Partner Preview is a new game reveal: FBC: Firebreak, another title being developed and published by Remedy Entertainment. Clearly set in the same universe as their other titles (Alan Wake, Control), FBC: Firebreak is a 3-player co-op first-person shooter set in the enigmatic Federal Bureau of Control (FBC). A deadly siege of otherworldly forces plagues the Bureau’s headquarters, and only the adaptable response unit—Firebreak—has the skills to handle the problem. It looks like a chaotic good time, and quite frankly, I’m down for anything that takes place in this universe. FBC: Firebreak will release in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S and PC. It will also be available Day One on Game Pass.

So what do you think about the October 2024 Xbox Partner Preview? Any game trailers that caught your eye as we start to close out and head into 2025? Let us know what you plan on checking out!

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