Xbox has struggled with consistency and maintaining a steady stream of exclusives. After a turnaround in 2023, Xbox’s 2024 first-party game lineup is looking to be its most compelling in years, thanks to a successful Developer_Direct showcase.
The main highlight of the latest Developer_Direct were four first-party-developed or -published games: Avowed, Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga, Ara: History Untold, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. These games offer a diverse range of experiences and have set high expectations for Xbox’s upcoming releases.
Notably, the showcase displayed gameplay and provided release windows for all four games, giving a clearer first-party slate for the whole year. With this momentum, Xbox may be off to a better start than other gaming platforms this year.
Microsoft is also hinting that there may be more games in store for 2024, indicating a potentially strong year ahead for Xbox. However, there are concerns surrounding game quality and potential releases on competitor platforms that Xbox needs to address.
With potential for Xbox to shine in the gaming space this year, the focus needs to be on execution and maintaining the newfound consistency that Xbox found in 2023.
It appears that Xbox has the tools it needs to succeed, and the success of this Developer_Direct is a strong indicator of that potential.
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