Xbox & Bethesda Showcase LIVE: Starfield, Forza, Halo and all the latest Xbox news

Is Microsoft ready to show off the Battle Royale mode in Halo Infinite?

It’s now been over six months since launch infinite radianceHopefully, the title will appear on the Xbox & Bethesda Game Show this weekend. Halo developer Infinite 343 Industries continues to work on the live service for free-to-play multiplayer, while Season 2 is currently underway and Collaborative campaign support group to participate in the test This July.

343 Industries has also partnered with specific company Affinity for future Halo Infinite content, which we understand is new content. A multiplayer experience inspired by Battle Royale, featuring the evolution of Halo. First described in a report from Xbox Senior Editor Jez Corden in January, the mode is in development Under the code name Tatankadeals with giants such as Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone.

It is currently believed that Tatanka could focus on Season 4, which was recently delayed to early 2023, following changes to the Halo Infinite roadmap. While 343 Industries probably won’t announce any new games this week, it sets a precedent teaser It means he could have something to see on the June 14 extended broadcast. – Matt brown

morning! We’ve just started our second day of reporting around the Xbox & Bethesda Game Show this weekend. I check in earlier than the rest of the squad from London, to see the latest developments at night, for what could be a busy day for tomorrow’s big show.

We recently learned that the Xbox & Bethesda Game Show will be spinning for him about 95 minutes, indicating that the duo has a busy event in the works. While the June 12 broadcast will host the big hitters, don’t forget that Microsoft has a second event with another 90 minutes to follow on June 14.

We’re also seeing some alleged “leaks” of the Xbox event circulating online this morning, most of which are completely fake. However, if you want to go blind this weekend, we recommend staying offline as soon as possible. We will continue to provide the latest as it happens. – Matt brown

Indiana Jones May Return to Xbox Showcase

While it’s unclear which Microsoft-owned studios have a seat on Sunday’s show, MachineGames, best known for its work on Wolfenstein games, could be one of those. MachineGames has now commented on the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, fueling speculation for an appearance during the show. We are looking forward to Sunday [sic] Show “Developer” Listing via LinkedIn† “I hope you’re all ready!”

MachineGames joined Xbox as part of Bethesda acquisition as licensing work continues Indiana Jones game with Lucas film. View can provide project update After the unveiling in 2021, if it coincides with the upcoming Indiana Jones movie coming out in June. The third installment in the recent Wolfenstein series is also expected to be in the pipeline, following the 2017 release of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. – Matt brown

Microsoft Says Xbox & Bethesda Show Lasts 95 Minutes

Those who have been anticipating the length of Xbox and Bethesda’s gaming offerings need not ask any further. The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase lasts about 95 minutesAccording to a new Twitter post from Aaron Greenberg, Xbox Marketing Director. That’s just over an hour and a half of ongoing ads and trailers for upcoming Xbox games.

While we have a running time now, we’re still guessing which games will come out on Sunday. Don’t forget to Microsoft Organize an extensive show on June 14thlasting approximately 90 minutes, which is expected to provide a deeper look at some of the games showcased during the main event. – Zachary Body

Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC Leaks Before Its Reveal

A few weeks ago I discussed what Playground Games could plan First Forza Horizon 5 DLC Expansion† Now, just days before Xbox and Bethesda premiere the games, a premature update to the game’s Steam slate has leaked. Forza Horizon 5 expansion called Hot Wheels.

While Microsoft was quick to remove promotional materials, you can’t erase them from the web. It looks like Playground Games is teaming up with the Mattel brand again in the Hot Wheels crossover, dating back to the days of Forza Horizon 3.

Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, but it seems likely that Forza Horizon 5 will make an appearance during the Xbox & Bethesda Game Show to reveal the new DLC. We can also expect more details on what’s included and when the expansion will be available. – Zachary Body

Xbox Cloud Gaming TV app launches on Samsung TVs this month

Xbox Cloud Gaming continues to expand at a steady pace and now connects mobile phones, PCs and Xbox consoles to Microsoft’s streaming platform. Televisions are the latest to join the growing cloud empire, thanks to a New Xbox TV app heads to 2022 Samsung TV lineup From June 30. Microsoft also confirmed its plans to launch a streaming-only Xbox, dubbed internally Xbox “Keystone” It represents a more affordable entry point into the Xbox ecosystem.

Microsoft continues to pay Xbox cloud games The next big innovation is Xbox low-latency online game streaming, along with the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. These now fall under “Xbox Everywhere,” an umbrella term for the emerging ecosystem away from traditional console hardware.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is likely to play a pivotal role throughout Xbox and Bethesda’s game offerings, helping the catalog of future games reach the widest possible audience. Expect Xbox Cloud Gaming to appear more frequently this weekend along with the latest Xbox Series X consoles | s. – Matt brown

Xbox ‘Meet or Exceed’ 5 new games in the next 12 months

Microsoft is going to the Xbox & Bethesda Game Show next weekend Bet on at least five new games the next 12 months. And in a press release ahead of Sunday’s broadcast, the company said it plans to “meet or exceed” the number of new games released in the past fiscal year. This means Xbox and Bethesda will submit five or more projects before June 2023.

The announcement suggests we may see more challenging release dates at Microsoft’s June 12 conference, including titles slated for later this year. The next Delay to Starfield and RedfallRedmond has a content calendar loophole for the remainder of 2022. Forza Motorsport can help fill this gap and we expect to learn more about other titles in the near future. – Matt brown

Kind regards! It’s an incredibly fun time of year for gamers on Xbox and PC, with the impressive gaming offerings from Xbox and Bethesda just around the corner. I will update this space with the latest announcements and disclosures as we receive them, and I may share some of my own thoughts as well.

I lead a lot of coverage for Minecraft, Forza Horizon, and Forza Motorsport here at Windows Central, but I’m also a fan of all things video games, especially Xbox games. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next few weeks. — Zachary Boddy, Windows Central Games news writer

In case you missed it, Summer Game Fest, the inaugural game event of season not-E3 but-yet-Sorta-E3, recently made some new game announcements ahead of the Xbox & Bethesda show. You can catch up All Summer Games Festival announcements In the full round of the event.

Highlights of the event for Xbox owners included the first gameplay demos of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and The Callisto Protocol, as well as a new trailer for Marvel’s Midnight Suns. Xbox Game Pass It also got several new additions for Day 1, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge on June 16, and Routine, an upcoming sci-fi horror game score from DOOM’s Mick Gordon.

Microsoft’s limited offering also indicates that it is blocking these heavy hitters, which only raises expectations for the June 12 offering. – Matt brown

Everyone is welcome – and thank you for participating! It’s that time of year again and we’re only two days away from the Xbox & Bethesda Game Show.

We’re expecting a big reveal from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks this weekend, including highly anticipated updates on upcoming projects like Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Redfall, as well as a handful of surprises. If you’re an Xbox fan, don’t miss this one.

We have just started our live coverage of the weekend. On Friday, we’ll cover the latest news so far, with exclusive insight into what’s coming from Microsoft in the coming days. You can expect to follow regular updates before anything happens crazy in one day. – Matt Brown, Windows Central Senior Games Editor