Summer Game Fest 2024 is a wrap, but we're not done yet!
Goooooooooooood morning Xbox and PCfam! And welcome to the beginning of our live SGF 2024 / Xbox Games Showcase 2024 coverage here at Windows Central.
With E3 dead and buried, the focus is shifting over to a variety of marketing events taking place in LA this week, across Summer Game Fest 2024 itself hosted by Geoff Keighley, into the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 this Sunday, June 9th.
There are a ton of other events to check out and keep track of beyond those, though. With Day of the Devs, the Devolver Direct, Latin American Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and various others throughout the show. We have a full guide on how to watch everything over here.
RELATED: How to watch EVERYTHING at Summer Game Fest 2024.
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| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Summer Game Fest 2024 (FINISHED) | June 7 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET |
| Day of the Devs | June 7 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET |
| Devolver Direct | June 7 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET |
| Future of Play Direct | June 8 at 8am PT / 11am ET |
| Wholesome Direct | June 8 at 9am PT / 12pm ET |
| Latin American Games Showcase | June 8 at 10am PT / 1pm ET |
| Women Led Games Showcase | June 8 at 11:30pm PT / 2:30pm ET |
| Future Games Show Summer Showcase | June 8 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET |
| Xbox Games Showcase & Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct | June 9 at 10am PT / 1pm ET |
| PC Gaming Show | June 9 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET |
| Ubisoft Forward | June 10 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET |
Summer Game Fest 2024 itself is a wrap, but it's now leading into Day of the Devs, which you can check out at the stream above.
Summer Game Fest 2024 was a solid show with over 55 titles from developers of all shapes and sizes. From the reveal of Valorant on Xbox and PlayStation, to new details from Atlus' Metaphor: ReFantazio. We also got the reveal of cross-play for Monster Hunter Wilds, the announcement of Civilization 7, the shadow drop for Alan Wake 2's DLC, and much, much more. See below for the live blog portion of this article, and join us later on for more live coverage of the SGF 2024 festivities.
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That's a wrap for Wholesome Direct 2024!
There are a lot of cozy titles headed to Xbox and PC in the near future. I for one am excited to play several of these game on my ROG Ally. Anything with adorable visuals and retro-style games, in particular, seem perfectly suited to gaming handhelds.
We'll be back tomorrow to cover Xbox Games Showcase 2024, so be sure to come back then!
Tracks of Thought dropped on Steam today!
You play as a little ladybug on a train who discovers that you and everyone around you has "forgotten something important." The title is a play on words since the point of the game is to help other passengers with their troubles, but you don't always agree on things. One of seven passengers will accompany you, and you'll have to find ways to reach a consensus on decisions. This is done through card battles and other minigames.
Tracks of Thought just dropped on Steam today, so you can play it right now!
WATCH: Tracks of Thought trailer
Petit Island is coming to Xbox and Steam sometime soonYou play as a bipedal cat who wanders around a gorgeous island where you'll meet other islanders and discover your grandfather's memories. It looks incredibly cute and it's coming to Xbox, Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch sometime "soon".
WATCH: Petit Island trailer
SOPA - Taleof the Stolen Potato is coming to Game Pass, Xbox, and PC
This looks like it's going to be a whacky adventure filled with crazy lizards. Miho is asked to get a potato for his grandmother only to end up in a magical place filled with talking animals. It's coming to Game Pass, Xbox, and PC sometime in August 2024.
WATCH: SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato trailer
Travellers Rest is getting an update this July
This pixel graphics life sim is getting an update this July that will add more features including a story. Altogether, it will allow players to farm, gather materials, run a tavern, explore, buy unique items, go fishing, and more.
WATCH: Travellers Rest City and Story Update trailer
Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge just released during the Wholesome Direct on Steam and Xbox
This adorable farming sim has you take care of frogs by providing them with facilities and taking part in mini-games. It looks ridiculously cute and it's just dropped on Steam.It's also
WATCH: Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge trailer
POOOOL is a fun puzzle game that just dropped on Steam
Based on what we saw during Wholesome Direct, it feels like POOOOL's mechanics are somewhat similar to the successful Suika Game that hit Nintendo Switch last year. You're basically playing pool, but with various balls of different shapes and colors. If the same colors strike together, they form into a larger, different colored ball. See howhigh of a score you can get before running out of space.
WATCH: POOOOL trailer
Littlelands also has a free demo currently on Steam
This upcoming cozy sandbox game gives off Animal Crossing vibes but with more camera angles. It looks like you can fish, talk to various creatures, collect bugs, go exploring, and much more.
WATCH: Littlelands trailer
Dungeons of Hinterberg is a action RPG heading to Xbox and PC
This colorful adventure has players running around the a whacky and colorful world and diving into its dungeons. You'll be able to do a lot of different things during your travels. It's releasing for Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and PC on July 18, 2024.
WATCH: Dungeons of Hinterberg trailer
You can check out the demo for ILA: A Frosty Glide on Steam
This wintery game has you playing as a witch who can platform around with the help of her broom. There are various characters to discover and mysteries to uncover. There is currently a demo for it on Steam.
WATCH: ILA: A Frosty Glide trailer
Caravan SandWitch is a casual exploration game with a demo on Steam
In this colorful game, you'll be able to wander through an intriguing land while interacting with interesting characters.
WATCH: Caravan SandWitch trailer
You can wishlist Mythmatch on Steam
In this game, you play as Artemis as you work to rebuild Ithaca and interact with mortals. It has a cute 2D art-style that's somewhat reminiscent of the original Zelda games.
WATCH: Mythmatch trailer
Wholesome Direct 2024 is about to start!
Wholesome Direct 2024 is about to start and promises to show over 70 video games. This is Rebecca Spear and I'll be highlighting some titles that are coming to Xbox and PC.
WATCH: Wholesome Direct 2024 livestream
And that's a wrap on Summer Game Fest!
Geoff Keighley showed off over 50 games at this year's show, of titles of all shapes and sizes. The vast majority of the titles showcased here were from smaller studios, however, and I expect some of the bigger "heavy hitters" will probably be at Xbox's show on Sunday.
Thanks for joining us. We'll be posting cool new trailers from Day of the Devs and Devolver Direct, and then moving into ongoing coverage tomorrow as we head towards the main event this Sunday.
— Jez Corden
Phantom Blade Zero is getting another showcase.
The dark soulslike samurai action RPG looks absolutely fantastic again, showcasing a variety of attacks, twisted demonic entities, alongside a Sekiro-like stagger and parry system. The game will be available for hands-on play at Gamescom 2024. The game is slated to launch in 2025 for PlayStation and PC.
WATCH: Phantom Blade Zero Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
We now have Monster Hunter Wilds developers up on stage.
Monster Hunter Wilds is heading to Xbox, PC, and PS5 in 2025. Capcom says they're looking to emphasize immersion with the latest iteration of the classic action RPG franchise, Capcom also said that Monster Hunter Wilds will be playable to the public for the first time at Gamescom 2024 in August.
The new trailer showcases mounted combat, with players battling some corkscrew-shaped lizards that swim in the desert sand as though it was liquid. The mobs create sand traps like an antlion and can use cliffs to take snipes at hunters from afar. The trailer also showcased an electric bat wyvern-looking thing.We also learned that Monster Hunter Wilds will have cross-play.
WATCH: Monster Hunter Wilds Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Additionally, Capcom confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds will feature full crossplay between Xbox, PC, and PlayStation, a first for the series.
Crossplay CONFIRMED!As announced at Summer Game Fest, crossplay is coming to Monster Hunter Wilds! No matter where you are, hunters are stronger together. #MHWilds pic.twitter.com/pmxYOk2QntJune 7, 2024
Riot Games and the Valorant team are on stage now. It seems as though the game is finally coming to consoles, after a long period of PC exclusivity.
Valorant is a tactical hero shooter that combines elements of Overwatch and Counter Strike.
Valorant is indeed coming to PlayStation and Xbox Series X|S, with a limited beta on June 14, 2024. It's planning to launch on console later this year.
WATCH: Valorant Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Pocketpair's Palworldis getting a major update
Palworld is adding a whole new island with a Japanese-inspired theme, complete with new pals to collect, environments to explore, and items to build.
With the Palworld Sakurajima Update, Xbox will get dedicated servers, finally, with a new level cap and new subspecies options to collect. They're also adding new raids and a new Stronghold, called Oil Rig, on top of a competitive battle Arena. There's also a new faction alongside a new boss as well. The Sakurajima update drops on June 22nd, 2024.
WATCH: Palworld Sakurajima Update Summer Game Fest trailer
🌸Palworld Sakurajima Update - June 27th🌸🧭New Island🐸Tons of new Pals and subspecies!🔥Challenge a new raid and hard-mode bosses!⚓Plunder an enemy oil rig!🚀Expanded building, new level cap and more!🤝Xbox Dedicated Servers!⚔️Arena!🌸...and more! Coming June 27th!🌸 pic.twitter.com/fQMNkl4NoCJune 7, 2024
We saw a cool new trailer for Kunitsu-gami: Path of the GoddessWe're now being treated to a new trailer for Capcom's Kunitsu-gami: Path of the Goddess, with spectacular visuals and unique combat gameplay.The game is set to launch July 19, 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.
WATCH: Kunitsu-gami: Path of the Goddess Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Remedy just shadow-dropped the Alan Wake 2 DLC "Night Springs"
That's right, Alan Wake 2 DLC releases June 8, 2024. We also learned that physical versions of Alan Wake 2 are on the way this fall.Night Springs will be available tomorrow on June 8th, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Night Springs looks like it is a collection of "What if" scenarios (three, to be exact) that doubles down on Alan Wake 2's more eclectic elements.
WATCH: Alan Wake 2 Night Springs Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Here’s your first look at the Alan Wake 2 Physical Collector’s Edition. Who’ll be buying this one? Raise your hands🤚🏼 pic.twitter.com/tAGQS6aOiEJune 7, 2024
Cairn looks like a challenging adventure
Cairn is an upcoming climbing survival simulation narrative game, which tries to recreate the extreme difficulty and life-threatening danger of mountaineering.
WATCH: Cairn Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Sonic x Shadow Generations was given a launch date of October 25th. Blending modern and classic Sonic gameplay, Sonic x Shadow Generations is a remaster of the original Sonic Generations, with some extra bits and pieces.
WATCH: Sonic x Shadows Generations Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Among Us devs announce new Outer Sloth publishing label
Inner Sloth, the developers of Among Us just announced their own publishing label, "Outer Sloth," with a variety of publishing deals to help fund other indie developers.There was also a brief tease of the Among Us TV show.
WATCH: Inner Sloth devs at Summer Game Fest 2024
We got a new trailer for The First Descendant
This is a hotly anticipated sci-fi service title from Nexon. It's a crazy free-to-play co-op looter-shooter with a Warframe feel. The game is set to debut on July 2nd, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Steam.
WATCH: The First Descendant Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Black Myth Wukong confirmed that the Xbox Series X|S version of the game is delayed due to "optimization" issues. It sounds like another instance where the Xbox Series S version of the game will be blamed for causing hold ups, following on from Baldur's Gate 3 lsat year.
pic.twitter.com/RWXV8IrZwqJune 7, 2024
Additionally, the developers confirmed that the physical versions of the game will not contain a disc, owing to distribution issues.
Black Myth: Wukong physical versions won't launch with an actual disc due to "limitations" in distribution/export + being their first global release, developer Game Science says.They're "actively working on resolving these issues".➡️ https://t.co/pP18huc2B2 #BlackMythWukong pic.twitter.com/q4oPERWH8eJune 7, 2024
We got a new trailer for KILLER BEAN, a solo title from one of the digital artists who worked on The Matrix movies.
Play as a Killer Bean, literally, in a Max Payne-like third-person shooter complete with bullet time slo-mo.
WATCH: Killer Bean Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
This is Killer Bean, a third person roguelike shooter from single developer Jeff Lew! @Real_KillerBean #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/hKY9uLv8VtJune 7, 2024
Next we have the first gameplay from upcoming Japanese horror action game "Slitterhead."
The gameplay looks a little stiff in this build, but the concepts are absolutely spectacular. It seems you can possess any NPC or even pets in the game, and mutate your body to battle the game's creatures, which also sprout from hapless NPC victims into grotesque insectoid mutants.
WATCH: Slitterhead Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Next up, we have a new trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 from Warhorse.
As a direct sequel to the original, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a historical RPG from medieval mainland Europe. With enhanced combat, modern tech and visuals, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is targeting 2024.
WATCH: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is up now to wishlist on Steam
Hasbro just debuted a retro-inspired side-scrolling beat em up Power Rangers game, that looks truly fantastic. With monsters and characters from the original American version of Power Rangers, this looks like one for millennial fans of games like Streets of Rage and Golden Axe.
WATCH: Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Steven Blumhouse of "Insidious" movie fame has just announced a variety of upcoming horror games from his new indie horror publishing label.
From a twisted-looking version of Stardew Valley to wild analog PS1 graphics survival horror, Blumhouse Games will be one to watch for horror fans.
The sequel to Five Nights of Freddy is on the way, according to Blumhouse. He wants to apply the Blumhouse movie approach to indie horror games, and try to curate a platform for the scariest and most "subversive" games possible.
Fear the Spotlight is a "90s horror experience" narrative horror game, to debut at Day of the Devs after the SGF showcase.
WATCH: Blumhouse Games Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Delta Force: Hawk Ops revealed with a glimpse at gameplay
Geoff Keighley gave us a glimpse at Delta Force: Hawk Ops, and revealed that the premium campaign mode has the license to not only recreate the original Black Hawk Down game, but also recreate scenes from the classic Ridley Scott movie.
Delta Force: Hawk Ops is a free-to-play multiplayer shooter that riffs on Battlefield and Call of Duty, while also staying faithful to the nature of the original classic games of the late 90s and early 00s. The last Delta Force game launched all the way back in 2009.
WATCH: Delta Force: Hawk Ops Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
New characters for Street Fighter 6 shown off in anime-style
Next, we have a new anime trailer for Street Fighter 6, showing off some new characters.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is up on stage, with Atlus developers on deck to discuss the game.
From the creators of Persona, Metaphor: ReFantazio is a franchise that ditches Persona's modern climbs for something more fantastical. Characters transform into "archetypes," taking on job roles like dark knight, dragoon, gunner, cleric, ninja, commander, sniper, magic seeker, merchant, and many more to slay foes. There will be more than 40 types of archetypes to unlock, with some having "evolved" advanced versions, unlockable through the game.
The new trailer debuts some of these archetypes, complete with Xbox marketing.
You acquire archetypes by forming social links with party members. The UI will look familiar for those who have played Persona. The game launches on October 11, 2024, on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
WATCH: Metaphoir ReFantazio Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 gets another trailer
Another brief trailer for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine continues to make the game look utterly fantastic, coming September 9, 2024.
WATCH: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Starry Studio debuts some brief gameplay for Once Human, coming June 9th.
Teams of four players will battle mutants across space and time in a sci-fi service that looks similar to titles like Destiny or Remnant.
WATCH: Once Human Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Black Myth: Wukong continues to look excellent.
Summer Gamefest 2024 revealed the launch date for Black Myth: Wukong, set for August 20, 2024, complete with a collector's edition statue and various preorder bonuses. Black Myth Wukong is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
UPDATE: Wukong will miss Xbox at launch and physical copies won't have discs
Civilization 7 has been announced by Firaxis!
Coming day and date to PC and consoles in 2025, Civilization VII (Civ 7) will be shown off in full this August. Firaxis hailed the game's fans, who have stuck with the turn-based strategy franchise for over 30 years. Little was shown beyond the logo, but we should get more detials on the game this August, potentially around Gamescom 2024.
WATCH: Civilization VII Summer Game Fest 2024 teaser trailer
Neva is a gorgeous platformer coming out this year
Next, we have adventure platformer sequel Neva, from Devolver Digital.It looks just as heartwarming as the original, and Geoff noted to tune in to the Devolver Direct a little later to learn more.
WATCH: Neva Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
More info for Star Wars Outlaws coming Monday
Geoff gave us a glimpse at Star Wars Outlaws, the open-world Star Wars title from Ubisoft. The gameplay footage was brief, but Geoff said the game will be shown off in greater detail at Ubisoft Forward on Monday.
WATCH: Star Wars Outlaws Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Cuffbust looks like a whacky fun multiplayer
Next up we have "Cuffbust," a multiplayer escape game from the solo indie developer of Choo Choo Charles. In this game, you play as one of three cute koalas trying to escape from a prison. Use a variety of tools and systems to escape from a maximum security cartoon prison. It looks like an excellent party game, from Two Star Games.
WATCH: Cuffbust Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
The next game is the long-awaited Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions sports game from the Harry Potter universe, coming to Xbox and PC on September 3rd.It's nice that we'll be getting a dedicated Quidditch game considering this sport was missing from the recent Hogwarts Legacy RPG.
WATCH: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champtions Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
No More Room in Hell 2
The next game is a perma-death survival multiplayer title from Torn Banner, the developers behind Chivalry 2.
"No More Room in Hell 2" is coming to early access on Halloween, 2024.
The game has been in development for a long time, but it looks like it's finally ready to go public.
WATCH: No More Room in Hell 2 Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
LEGO Horizon Adventures is an upcoming co-op
The first game reveal is a LEGO version of Horizon from PlayStation and Studio Gobo. The game looks Diablo-esque with an isometric camera view, not dissimilar to the likes of Minecraft Dungeons.
LEGO Horizon Adventures is coming to PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year. Xbox is, hilariously, omitted.
WATCH: LEGO Horizon Adventures Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer
Summer Game Fest has officially started!
Geoff Keighley is up on stage, introduced as "creator of The Game Awards."
"Are you ready to see some video games?!" Says Geoff. I know I am. Geoff refers to the reality the industry is facing right now, asking publishers to treat their developers better. Geoff noted that many of this year's biggest hits came from smaller teams and even individual developers.
Geoff has been criticized on social media for the costs involved with hosting trailers in SGF, but has also been praised for the "free" slots offered to indie titles. The fact Geoff has started off the show with a homage to indie developers seems to be a reaction to that feedback.
Summer Game Fest is about to kick off, with Gamespot journalists discussing possibilities in the pre-show. There are rumors of Resident Evil 9 or rumored Code Veronica remakes showing up. There are rumors that Dragon Age: The Veilguard (formerly Dreadwolf) could appear, Persona 6, Monster Hunter Wilds, and various others.
We've been told not to expect anything Xbox-related specifically at the SGF 2024 show. Microsoft will focus its efforts on its own show on June 9, Sunday.
Redditor discovers Amazon's New World MMO is coming to consoles?Sneaking out just ahead of SGF 2024 itself, it seems that Amazon's New World MMO is coming to consoles.
New World had some initial interest but died off quite quickly as the Twitch sponsorship streams expired. New World had some interesting ideas but, like a lot of MMOs, struggled a bit with its endgame. The game's Twitter account is also teasing big announcements for their SGF 2024 presentation, which could bring some cool new features to help its console launch down the road.
What the hell? It on my ps store page from r/newworldgame
Summer Game Fest 2024: Rumors abound
This year's Summer Game Fest 2024 is an interesting one. In the post-E3 world, SGF 2024 is beginning to solidify its place as the event's replacement, with dozens of exhibitors from the smallest indie teams to the biggest AAA studios.
Windows Central is on the ground at the event, for SGF 2024, the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, the Black Ops 6 Direct, Ubisoft Forward, and others. We don't have the biggest team in the universe, but we have some absolutely spectacular opportunities to bring you exclusive information across the next few days.
we are the first ones at #summergamefest pic.twitter.com/uULPY4FTyBJune 7, 2024
SGF 2024 is being held at LA, with the showcase itself played to a live audience and across YouTube from 2PM PT. Geoff Keighley, the show's creator, has downplayed the event on social media, but that hasn't stopped the rumor mill swirling about everything from Hollow Knight Silksong, to Persona 6, to Ubisoft's long-awaited Splinter Cell remake, and beyond. What are you hoping to see?
