Second Xbox Partner Preview Announcement Summary: Final Fantasy XIV for Xbox Release Set for March 21, and More

Microsoft streamed the second Xbox Partner Preview on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 3:00 AM JST.
We will summarize the announcements from the event, including Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Final Fantasy XIV.

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Second Xbox Partner Preview

The second Xbox Partner Preview was held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 3:00 AM JST.
Latest information on 14 titles was revealed over approximately 30 minutes.

Final Fantasy XIV

The official release date for the hit MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV by Square Enix for Zboxhas been set for Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Furthermore, the Starter Edition will be offered as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate benefit for a limited time from Thursday, March 21, 2024, to Friday, April 19, 2024.

The Final Fantasy XIV for Xbox had somehow never been realized until now.
It is a joyful announcement, especially since expectations were high following past comments from the producer and director, Naoki Yoshida.
Of course, it also supports cross-play with the PC and PlayStation versions.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

Capcom's completely new title has had its official Japanese name set as Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.
It is a single-player game featuring beautiful graphics and a fascinating, fantastical worldview.

It was revealed that it is scheduled for release in 2024 and will be added to Xbox Game Pass starting from launch day.

The Sinking City 2: Rises From the Deep

Frogwares' new title, The Sinking City 2: Rises From the Deep, has been announced.
The previous game, The Sinking City, is a horror adventure game released in June 2019.
It is inspired by the world of author Howard Phillips Lovecraft, known for the Cthulhu Mythos.

Persona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass

An expansion pass to further enjoy Persona 3 Reload, which SEGA released on Friday, February 2, 2024, has been announced!
It includes an additional scenario depicting the epilogue of the main story from the perspective of the anti-shadow weapon Aigis, as well as dungeons, BGM, and costumes.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends of the Zone Trilogy

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which includes GSC Game World's cult classic shooters S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, has been released.
It is a survival horror FPS set in the remains of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Unknown 9: Awakening

Unknown 9: Awakening is a new action-adventure game from Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., developed by Montreal-based Reflector Entertainment.
The release of a Japanese version has also been confirmed, and the newly released announcement trailer shows combat utilizing the protagonist Haroona's mysterious abilities.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU

The Metroidvania-style adventure game Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is scheduled for release on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Explore a mystical world alongside ancient shamans and sacred spirits based on the lore of Bantu culture.

Roblox Griefville: Survive the Nightmare!

Chucky appears on the gaming platform Roblox!
Described as a "spine-chilling interactive experience," this work is inspired by classic horror movies that gained worldwide popularity in the 1980s and 90s, brought back to life for the modern era.

Creatures of Ava

Inverge Studios' new title Creatures of Ava has been revealed.
It is an action-adventure where you tame the creatures of the planet Ava to protect the ecosystem and save the star from a life-consuming infection.

Monster Jam Showdown

Monster Jam Showdown, where you can enjoy thrilling off-road racing, is scheduled for release in 2024.

The Alters

The Alters is a sci-fi game that fuses elements of adventure, survival, and base building.
To escape from a planet with a harsh environment where even sunlight is deadly, you create the Alters—other versions of yourself—to face difficulties.

The First Berserker: Khazan

Based on the worldview of Nexon's Dungeon & Fighter, The First Berserker: Khazan focuses on the story of the betrayed hero Khazan.
The released footage allows you to feel the weight of the combat.

Frostpunk 2

The city-survival game Frostpunk 2 is set 30 years after the Earth has become a frozen wasteland.
It is scheduled for release on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Sleight of Hand

Sleight of Hand from Riffraff Games is a third-person stealth game.
A captivating cinematic trailer with a hard-boiled atmosphere has been released.