At its blowout E3 2018 press conference, Microsoft revealed 50 games, including 15 world premieres, 18 exclusive games, and a new Halo.
Xbox. Needs. Games.
And hey, don’t forget: A first-party Xbox One exclusive is also a PC exclusive in 2018. Read on to see what’s in store.
And hey, did you see that the main character has a grappling hook for an arm?
A shame it was delayed to early 2019, but hopefully the end result is as ambitious as it looks.
Much more interesting though was the second trailer, which showed actual game footage—along with Ubisoft’s trademark “Fake Gamer Chat” dubbing. Awkward voiceover aside, there were some pretty amazing locations to admire—what looks like Air Force One crashed into the middle of a pond, and then the four agents sprinting towards the Capitol at the end.
It’s true though, and even better: Famed RPG writer Chris Avellone is working on it. Apparently “choices” will be a big part of the sequel, with you navigating between multiple factions and thus affecting the city in various ways. For instance, turning over a water supply to the Peacekeeper faction allows them to clean up the streets, but also turns them into a sort-of tyrannical police force. Siding against the Peacekeepers prevents that future, but makes the streets more dangerous.
Look for it in 2019.
This is another Square Enix joint, so expect to see more during tomorrow’s press conference.
I have a meeting scheduled with CD Projekt during the show proper, so stay tuned for more thoughts later this week. For now, enjoy the trailer.
