Xbox Fans Should Circle February 24

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Summary

  • Microsoft is hosting a new ID@Xbox showcase on Feb. 24 at 10am PT.
  • The event features indie devs like PlayStack and Dontnod and teased new reveals like the next Balatro collaboration.
  • A recent Xbox Developer Direct showcased major games like South of Midnight and DOOM: The Dark Ages.

Microsoft announces when their upcoming ID@Xbox showcase will take place, revealing participation from developers such as PlayStack and Dontnod, along with hinting at fresh announcements. The early part of 2025 has been bustling for Microsoft, marked by new game releases and the ongoing implementation of their multiplatform approach.

Kicking off the year with enthusiasm, Microsoft unveiled a fresh Xbox Developer Direct Showcase in 2025, spotlighting several significant games slated for release that year. The event provided an in-depth glimpse at titles such as “South of Midnight“, “Expedition 33“, and “DOOM: The Dark Ages“. The showcase also included a few unexpected moments, with Team Ninja not only announcing “Ninja Gaiden 4“, but also sneakily releasing an updated version called “Ninja Gaiden 2 Black“. Microsoft isn’t stopping there as they have confirmed another ID@Xbox showcase later this month.

Microsoft, along with IGN, is preparing to unveil numerous upcoming indie video game projects during their ID@Xbox event on February 24th. This event often highlights smaller, independently developed titles and it seems there will be a lot of exciting news revealed. One of the games they’ll be showcasing is a new collaboration for the popular card game, Balatro, which already has several projects in progress.

ID@Xbox Showcase Start Date and Time

  • Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST

According to the announcement, this event seems to have a lengthy lineup since 15 independent studios have already been confirmed for the presentation. Some of these indies are Curve, Team17, Thunder Lotus, Raw Fury, Daedalic, and others. Notably, Don’t Nod is also part of this event, a studio that fans will recognize from franchises like Life is Strange, Remember Me, and more. It’s anticipated that Don’t Nod will unveil fresh details about their upcoming adventure game titled Lost Records: Bloom & Rage at the show.

Even though Microsoft keeps unveiling new plans and announcements, it’s clear that their transformation into a multi-platform publisher is ongoing. Previously exclusive Xbox games are now making their way onto other consoles for a broader gaming experience. Not long ago, Microsoft confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will be available on PlayStation in the Spring, along with cross-play functionality and special DualSense features. Moreover, the developers at Playground Games are working on an exciting free content update called Horizon Realms, which promises to assemble a carefully selected collection of popular content, along with some unexpected surprises.

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2025-02-04 18:22