Microsoft’s January Xbox Developer Direct has been and gone, bringing first looks and long-awaited release news for some of the company’s most highly anticipated titles. MachineGames’ Indiana Jones and The Great Circle was the biggie of course, showcasing first gameplay and featuring confirmation of a 2024 release, but there was more besides, with Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Avowed, and Oxide Games’ Ara: History Untold all putting in an appearance.
And if you missed the showcase – which included a surprise visit from Square Enix to offer another look at this year’s Visions of Mana – you’ll find a brisk round-up below.
Obsidian shows off more Avowed and it’s launching this autumn
We’ve known Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed was aiming for a 2024 release for a while, but the studio has now narrowed that launch window down a little further, announcing that Xbox Series X/S and PC players will be able to get their hands on the first-person fantasy RPG this autumn.