Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2023 Recap: From Horror To RPGs - All You Need To Know

During the Xbox Digital Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2023, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) made several announcements focusing on Japan and Japanese-inspired games.

"Japan will always have a special place in my heart for pioneering innovative ways to play, from the Game Boy, to PSP, to the Switch," Xbox's head Phil Spencer said.

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This is the full list of announcements, as reported by IGN:

• Hotel Barcelona: Microsoft unveiled "Hotel Barcelona," a horror-action game developed in collaboration with Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro and Goichi "Suda51" Suda, set to release in 2024 on Xbox Series X and S.
• Octopath Traveler 2: An Xbox version of the RPG "Octopath Traveler 2" was announced for early 2024, expanding on Square Enix's partnership with Microsoft to bring more Japanese games to the platform.
• Forza Motorsport: Microsoft showcased "Forza Motorsport" and its Hakone course, set for release on Oct. 10 for Xbox Series X and S, along with inclusion in Game Pass.
• Fallout 76: Bethesda's "Fallout 76" introduced an Atlantic City update, split into two releases, with the first part arriving on Dec. 5, including new locations, factions, missions, and rewards.
• The Elder Scrolls Online: ZeniMax Online Studios announced the Japanese release of "The Elder Scrolls Online" on Nov. 15, 2023, with the Necrom expansion coming to consoles in February.
• Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy: This classic series is coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on Sept. 26, with "Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy" arriving on Jan. 25, 2024.
• Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi: Microsoft introduced "Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi," a fantasy adventure with Japanese influences, coming soon to Xbox and PC.
• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes: A spiritual successor to Suikoden, this game is set to launch into Game Pass on April 24, 2024.
• Capcom's Exoprimal: The co-op dinosaur-killing game will receive Season 2 on Oct. 18, featuring new content and a Street Fighter 6 crossover.
• Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: An action RPG based on the popular anime and manga, releasing on Sept. 28 for Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
• Like a Dragon Gaiden: This title is confirmed for Xbox Game Pass on Nov. 9, with "Like a Dragon: Ishin!" coming to Game Pass later in 2023.
• Mineko Night Market: The cute adventure game will be available on Game Pass and PC Game Pass on Oct. 26.
• My Lovely Empress: The third installment of the "My Lovely" series is expected in 2024 on Xbox consoles and Windows PC.
• Palworld: Described as "Pokemon with guns," this monster-collecting RPG is set to arrive on Xbox and Windows PC in 2024.
• Party Animals: The co-op game "Party Animals" features Ori and Naru from the Ori series as playable characters.
• Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica: These Persona games received new trailers and are set to launch in early 2024 and Nov. 17, 2023, respectively, across various platforms, including Game Pass.
• PUBG: Battlegrounds: A new trailer showcased changes coming to the Erangel map in October, promising more dynamic gameplay.
• Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty DLC: The "Conqueror of Jiangdong" expansion for "Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty" is set to release on Sept. 27, featuring new weapons, enemies, bosses, and a crossover with "Lies of P."

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