Microsoft recently hosted its second Xbox Partner Preview event, showcasing upcoming third-party games for Xbox consoles, Windows PCs and PlayStation, even though you didn't see the logo of Sony's console anywhere during the show.
11 Bit Studios, who previously signed a deal to bring their games to Xbox Game Pass, were at the show with their big upcoming games like the sci-fi adventure The Alters and city builder Frostpunk 2.
In case you missed the event, we've compiled the most important things about these two exciting reveals, including trailers for you to catch up on below.
The Alters: New Gameplay Trailer
11 Bit Studios unveiled a thrilling new trailer for The Alters, featuring intense gameplay moments, and stunning visuals. The gameplay trailer showcases Jan Dolski's journey as he navigates a dangerous planet, using various iterations of himself to survive.
The Alters looks like one of the most unique games we've ever seen and it's certainly high on our list of most anticipated titles.
Frostpunk 2: Release Date and Trailer
11 Bit Studios also revealed the release date for Frostpunk 2, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the best city-building strategies of all time.
Frostpunk 2 is set to launch on July 25 for PC and will be available on Game Pass from day one. The game is also coming to consoles, both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation, at a later date.
The new trailer offers insights into pre-order bonuses, including access to a closed beta and early access to the story mode for Deluxe Edition pre-orders.
These announcements showcase the diversity and excitement of upcoming titles for Xbox and PC players, offering a range of genres and experiences to look forward to in the coming months and years. Stay tuned for more updates and trailers as these games near their release dates.
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