Microsoft is bringing Starfield and Forza to Gamescom but won’t be available to play
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Players will get to experienceMicrosoft’s biggest-ever booth at Gamescom this year as the publisher is gearing up to bring two big names, among others, to the convention.
You’ll be able to find bothStarfieldandForza Motorsporton the show floor this year via “exclusive theatre presentations” - but, sadly, these two big-name releases won’t be available to play.
However, luckily, there will still be a ton of new games to enjoy, and with 25 playable games on Microsoft’s bumper booth, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There’sArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon,Persona 5 Tactica, andCyberpunk 2077 Phantom Libertyexpansion.
Players will also be able to experienceTowerborne,Payday 3,andStalker 2for the first time. We got to samplePayday 3in all its preview gloryalready, finding that this title is one hell of a good time, “it feels like you’re pulling off actual robberies”. While theclosed beta begins this weekfor players onXbox Series X|S and PC.
When it comes to first-party Xbox games, players can expect to seeMicrosoft Flight SimulatorandThe Elder Scrolls Onlinein some capacity. Although nothing from the 2024 Xbox lineup will be appearing this time around. It’s hardly surprising as we’ve already had not one but three showcases this year.
These showcases gave us glimpses into a number of titles, but the stand out was the dedicatedStarfieldDirect which demoed a bunch of new features in the game. In this, we got to see 45 minutes of new features, including apreview of character creationandmap sizewith some ofthe best rocks fans have ever seen.
The other two showcases gave players a glimpse of several different titles that are set to come toXbox Series X|S,Xbox One, and PC. Whether it’sPersona 5 TacticaorPhasmophobia, players can expect a ton of games, new and old, in 2024 from Xbox.
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