Today's Xbox Direct was full of announcements in advance, a great surprise that is sure to please fans. There were a lot of rumors and finally…
As expected, Xbox held a big Developer Direct conference to talk about some games coming to the console, but only. As expected, DOOM The Dark Ages was at the party and finally revealed its release date to us by showing us some very impressive gameplay. He was accompanied by Chiaroscuro expedition 33 who also gave us a great announcement, as well South of midnightanother particularly promising atypical game that once again surprised everyone with its incredible artistic direction. Ah, and yes, he had good news to tell us too. Finally, Xbox had a few surprises in store for us, including a big game announcement that wasn't leaked before the conference.
DOOM The Dark Ages made it to the Xbox Showcase
Id Software's shooter ruined everything during its presentation. We already had the right to a gameplay that was ultra dynamic and extremely rough, supported by a metal soundtrack that also promised to be very heavy. The game was intended to be significantly different from DOOM Eternal, but the essence of the license obviously hasn't changed one iota. The game took the opportunity to make a big announcement: DOOM The Dark Ages will be available from May 15, 2025 on PC, Xbox Series and PS5 as well as in Xbox Game Pass. The date has been agreed, bring out the big guns.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33, the RPG to watch closely
As soon as it was announced, everyone agreed with Clair Obscur Expedition 33, if only because of the artistic direction that is already selling us dreams. When we first approached the game we were particularly taken with it, but also with its turn-based gameplay with a touch of QTE that powers everything. The game promises to be surprising in more ways than one. Rest assured you won't have to wait long to form your own opinion, as Clair Obscur Expedition 33 launches at XXXXX on Xbox Series, PC and PS5, as well as on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
South of Midnight, a new artistic gem
Compulsive games (We are happy about a few) returns to the fore with a brand new game South of Midnight. An action RPG game that caused a stir when it was announced due to its artistic direction. The studio has actually decided to offer unique animations halfway between traditional animation and stop motion. The result is captivating, but also disturbing for some. Anyway, the game showed up again during this Xbox Direct to show us what it's capable of and gave us a great announcement. South of Midnight will be released on April 8, 2025 on Xbox Series and PC, but also on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
And the big surprise of this Xbox Direct is…
The big surprise of this Xbox Direct didn't sell us the dream in vain, because it is the big return of a beloved and too long forgotten license, Ninja Gaiden. Team Ninja has teamed up with Platinum Games (Bayonetta, Nier Automata, etc.) to bring to life Ninja Gaiden 4, a new game that already promises some very, very difficult combat. It's great. Ninja Gaiden 4 is expected for fall 2025 on Xbox Series, PC and PS5.
And as if it wasn't enough to revive the saga with a new game, Team Ninja also brings back one of the best episodes of the series: Ninja Gaiden 2 in a completely redesigned black version with great explosions from Unreal Engine 5. The icing on the cake Available today on Xbox and PC, but also on Xbox Game Pass.
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