As the much awaited second Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct showing unfolds before your eyes today, get ready for an incredible day. Don't miss the excitement as four ground-breaking first-party titles that are coming to PC, Game Pass, and Series X/S consoles will feature longer gameplay and rare developer insights.
MachineGames' Indiana Jones release, Obsidian's much anticipated Avowed, Oxide Games' mysterious Ara: History Untold, and Ninja Theory's engrossing Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will all be highlighted. Expect an engaging experience, and who knows, maybe you'll discover a few surprising things along the way.
Set your calendars for 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. GMT, when this incredible show begins. Watch the exciting event live on Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube, among other platforms. Xbox's YouTube feed is neatly placed at the top of this page for a seamless viewing experience.
Microsoft says the following will be covered in today's presentation:
Indiana Jones game: MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, will reveal their upcoming Indiana Jones game, an action-adventure that puts players in the leather jacket of the legendary archaeologist. Developer_Direct will showcase more than 10 minutes of game and developer insights, including details about the game’s setting and story, how fans will actually play as Indy, additional details from his next globe-trotting adventure, and the premiere of the first gameplay trailer.
Avowed: The team at Obsidian will share the first deep dive into the gameplay experience fans can expect in Avowed, their upcoming fantasy action RPG, set in the fantastical, vibrant Living Lands. Learn more about how Obsidian’s expertise in building worlds with deep themes, dynamic gameplay, and thoughtful reactivity come to life in Avowed where players will have agency to make choices to shape every step of their adventure.
Ara: History Untold: Hear from the leads at Oxide Games – a studio founded by veterans of the strategy genre and the creators behind classic strategy titles including Civilization V – as they unveil exclusive new gameplay and share more details about the inspiration, key features, and road ahead for their upcoming historical grand strategy game.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II: Ninja Theory take us behind the scenes at their studio in Cambridge to give us some insight on how they are crafting Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. The team will speak to the ambition and meticulous care involved in creating Senua’s journey of survival.
It's important to remember that there won't be any Activision Blizzard game updates during this showcase. But don't worry—Blizzard has other ideas. Prepare to explore the world of Diablo 4 Season 3 during today's dedicated developer live stream, which begins at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. GMT.
Not only that, but ZeniMax Online Studios will give a stand-alone Elder Scrolls Online presentation soon after the Developer Direct. This presentation, which is slated to begin at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. GMT, is expected to reveal the game's upcoming major chapter, which is expected to be released later this year. Get ready for an incredible day full of gaming discoveries and thrills.