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In recent news, Xbox has unveiled a lineup of independent video games set to hit consoles and PCs this year. During the ‘ID@Xbox Showcase 2024’ event, titles such as 33 Inmortals, Commandos Origins, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage were showcased.
One of the highlights was 33 Immortals, a cooperative ‘roguelike’ game developed by Thunder Lotus Games. Set to launch with a closed beta on May 29, this action-packed title lets players team up with up to 32 friends to fight against monsters and final bosses while surviving God’s final judgment.
Another game announced was Astor: Blade of the Monolith, developed by C2 Game Studio. Scheduled for release on May 30, this hack-and-slash ARPG follows Astor as he investigates the mysteries of the planet Gliese and uncovers the truth behind his ancestors’ disappearance.
Xbox also revealed Commandos Origins, the new installment in Claymore Game Studios’ war saga set in World War II. Players will take on the role of protagonist Jack O’Hara and his companions as they embark on historically authentic war missions. The closed beta for Commandos Origins is slated for this summer.
Centum, an enigmatic 8-bit adventure game developed by Serenity Forge, was also introduced at the event. This challenging game requires players to navigate mysterious environments and make decisions while being guided by a deceptive narrator. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage by Don’t Nod, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, and updates for Palworld and Vampire Survivors were also showcased.
The event further revealed upcoming releases like Keylocker, Stampede: Racing Royale, Times & Galaxy, Fera: The Sundered, and several others that add to the diverse range of independent games set to arrive on Xbox platforms in coming months.
In conclusion, Xbox continues to support independent developers and bring unique gaming experiences to its console platform through its lineup of upcoming releases this year.