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X019 kicked off with the biggest episode of Inside Xbox
\never, celebrating all things Xbox with an incredible slate of news, including
\nover ten Xbox Game Studios games on stage, three brand new games revealed from
\nXbox Game Studios, and four more world premiere titles from developers around
\nthe world.<\/p>\n

Inside Xbox was also home to big news from Xbox Game Pass (with 21 titles from developers in the ID@Xbox program coming day one with Xbox Game Pass) and Project xCloud, as well as for revealing great new Black Friday deals for the holiday season. Read on for the full recap news from the show.<\/p>\n

Obsidian Tackles the Survival Genre with Grounded<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

During the show, Obsidian debuted a trailer introducing Grounded<\/em> \u2013 a brand-new Xbox Game Preview title launching in Spring 2020 with Xbox Game Pass. Studio Design Director Josh Sawyer and Senior Programmer Roby Atadero joined us to share the inspiration behind Grounded<\/em>\u2019s development before Obsidian became part of Xbox Game Studios. We also received insight into how Obsidian is injecting narrative and RPG elements into the survival genre with this title. Obsidian closed by highlighting the importance of community involvement for the on-going development of Grounded<\/em>. Grounded <\/em>launches on Xbox One digitally through Xbox Game Preview and with Xbox Game Pass, the Microsoft Store, and on Steam this upcoming spring. For full details, check out our Grounded announcement post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Project xCloud Coming to Windows 10 PCs and New Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n

We announced that more than 50 new titles from over 25 of our valued partners will join the Project xCloud public preview, such as Madden NFL 20<\/em>, Devil May Cry 5<\/em>, and Tekken 7<\/em>. In 2020, we\u2019ll bring Project xCloud to Windows 10 PCs, and we\u2019re collaborating with a broad set of partners to make game streaming available on other devices as well. We\u2019re also expanding support to more Bluetooth controllers, including the DualShock 4 wireless controller and game pads from Razer. Moreover, in 2020, we are expanding the Project xCloud preview to new markets, will enable gamers to stream Xbox games that they already own or will purchase, and will add game streaming from the cloud to Xbox Game Pass. For all of our Project xCloud announcements, take a look at our X019 Project xCloud post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rare announces its next New
\nIP Everwild<\/strong><\/p>\n

Executive producer, Louise O\u2019Connor, appeared on Inside Xbox and shared a glimpse of Everwild<\/em>, the next new IP from Rare. The team are passionate about creating something special and this first reveal is just a taste of the magical, natural world the team at Rare are bringing to life. There will be more to share at a later date, for now to watch the trailer again, head over to www.xbox.com\/games\/everwild or take a look at our full Everwil<\/a>d<\/a> announcement<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The Seabound Soul and Fire comes to Sea of Thieves<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Inside Xbox, Sea of Thieves<\/em> debuted details for the game\u2019s latest FREE monthly update arriving on Nov. 20 \u201cThe Seabound Soul,\u201d This update features an all-new, lore-focused Tall Tale quest for players looking to play their part in a thrilling story. Join Captain Pendragon to uncover the mystery of the feared ship, the Ashen Dragon, and reveal the secrets of a sinister new threat. This update also brings the heat to Sea of Thieves with the introduction of firebombs! This explosive ammo can be thrown or loaded into cannons to put a fiery panic in the hearts of opposing crews in both Adventure and in The Arena. To find out more go to www.seaofthieves.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Save Big on Xbox Consoles, Games, and More this Black
\nFriday<\/strong><\/p>\n

The stage is set for big savings this holiday season. From the hallowed halls of X019 came the reveal of Black Friday deals on Xbox hardware: the Xbox One X, Xbox One S, and Xbox One S All Digital Edition consoles are all up to $150 off! You can also get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $1 and get Xbox Game Studios titles for up to 50% off. Finally, select Xbox Wireless Controllers are up to $20 off and we\u2019re offering $10 off Xbox Design Lab Controllers. For complete details, head on over to our Black Friday announcement post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Xbox Game Pass at X019: Announcing New Games and the
\nUltimate Holiday Offer <\/strong><\/p>\n

On today\u2019s Inside Xbox, we unveiled over 50 games coming to Xbox Game Pass. Read more here<\/a> for complete details on these titles and their availability with Xbox Game Pass. We also revealed the Xbox Game Pass holiday offer: starting November 14, get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $1. And for the first time, eligible Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in select markets will also get 1 month of EA Access, 3 months of Discord Nitro, and 6 months of Spotify Premium as part of their member benefits. For all of our Xbox Game Pass news, take a look at our X019 Xbox Game Pass post<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Peeling Back the Layers of Bleeding Edge<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On Inside Xbox, a new trailer for Bleeding Edge<\/em> was revealed by Creative Director Rahni Tucker, along with the March 24, 2020 launch date and pre-order. Pre-order incentives include Closed Beta access on February 14, 2020 and Punk Pack bonus in-game cosmetics. Bleeding Edge <\/em>will be available with Xbox Game Pass. For complete details, check out our X019 Bleeding Edge blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DONTNOD Narrative in Tell Me Why<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

On Inside Xbox, Xbox Game Studios revealed Tell Me Why<\/em>, an exclusive new narrative adventure from DONTNOD Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved Life is Strange franchise. All of Tell Me Why<\/em>\u2019s gripping chapters will release Summer, 2020. For more information please visit www.tellmewhygame.com<\/a> and take a look at our Tell Me Why announcement post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Halo: Reach<\/em>
\nComing to Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> on December 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Inside Xbox, 343 Industries Community Director Brian Jarrard appeared onstage to announce that Halo: Reach<\/em> lands in Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> on December 3. Along with sharing a stunning, all-new new launch trailer, Brian announced that all six titles in Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> can be purchased up-front on PC for $39.99 with Halo: Reach<\/em> available for individual purchase for $9.99. Halo: The Master Chief Collection isavailable with Xbox Game Pass. On console, players can get the updated Halo: The Master Chief Collection<\/em> bundle, which includes the Halo 3: ODST<\/em> campaign and Halo: Reach<\/em>, for the same price. What\u2019s more, Brian announced that players can get started today by pre-installing on Xbox Game Pass or pre-ordering on either the Microsoft Store or Steam. To find out more, go to xbox.com\/halo<\/a>.  <\/a><\/p>\n

The Sky\u2019s the Limit in New Footage from Microsoft Flight
\nSimulator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, we shared an all-new trailer for the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/em> with new footage of the realistic world, authentic aircraft and real-time dynamic weather in this next generation simulator being developed in partnership with Asobo Studios. We\u2019ve also just announced our first wave of aircraft manufacturing partners! For more details and to keep up with all the latest news on Microsoft Flight Simulator, visit https:\/\/www.flightsimulator.com<\/a> or head on over to our Flight Simulator partnership announcement post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Future of Strategy is Revealed in the First Gameplay
\nTrailer for Age of Empires IV<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, the newly named studio World\u2019s Edge revealed the first ever gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated upcoming game, Age of Empires IV<\/em>, which included a special visit from studio head Shannon Loftis for an in-depth discussion about the future of the dedicated franchise. Shannon also introduced a brand-new launch trailer to celebrate the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition,<\/em> which includes remastered 4K graphics and a new expansion, The Last Khans<\/em>. You can play Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition<\/em> starting today on Xbox Game Pass, Windows 10, and Steam. Want to learn more? Take a look at our X019 Age of Empires update post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Taking a Deeper Look at Minecraft Dungeons<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Minecraft players were pumped to see Minecraft Dungeons<\/em>
\nExecutive Producer David Nisshagen live on our stage to show us the all-new
\ngame. He talked through some key facets of never-before-seen gameplay as Game
\nDirector M\u00e5ns Olson and Senior Producer Nathan Rose did a live demo of this new
\nand exciting experience!<\/p>\n

Minecraft Earth<\/em><\/strong> Celebrates Early Access with Pop Up
\nEvents <\/strong><\/p>\n

In
\ncelebration of the game\u2019s continued early access rollout, we unveiled \u201cMobs at
\nthe Park\u201d<\/a> at X019 \u2013 the one-of-a-kind, life-sized statues of interactive
\nmobs popping up in New York City, London and Sydney starting on Saturday,
\nNovember 16<\/strong>. The statues are life-sized creations of the Muddy Pig,
\nMoobloom and the all-new, amazingly-festive Jolly Llama which will feature a
\nscannable QR code to play an exclusive new adventure built by the Minecraft
\nEarth<\/em> development team and allow players to receive exclusive access
\nto the Jolly Llama in-game before it\u2019s globally available in December. The
\npop-ups will be live in three locations around the world \u2013 Hudson Yards in New
\nYork City<\/strong>, the Queens Walk in London<\/strong> and Campbell\u2019s Cove in Sydney
\n<\/strong>\u2013 during the weekends of November 16-17, November 23-24 and November
\n30-December 1, from 10am-7pm local time. Everyone can stay tuned to Minecraft.net<\/a> or @MinecraftEarth<\/a> for more
\ninformation.<\/p>\n

Explore Wasteland 3<\/em>\u2019s Post-Apocalyptic World in
\nMay 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

inXile Studio Head Brian Fargo appeared on Inside Xbox to
\ndebut an all-new trailer for Wasteland 3<\/em>, showing us some incredible new
\ngameplay footage and unveiling the release date of May 19, 2020. On stage,
\nFargo explained the origins of this 80s-inspired post-apocalyptic world, as
\nwell as the brand-new story that will take place in the frozen wastes of
\nColorado. He also shared how the partnership with Xbox has helped to allow the
\nteam to make Wasteland 3<\/em> the biggest and best game of the franchise,
\ndemonstrated by their recent award of best RPG at Gamescom. You can pre-order Wasteland 3<\/em>
\ntoday<\/a> on Xbox One or Windows 10. Wasteland 3<\/em> will also be available
\non console and PC on day one with Xbox Game Pass.<\/p>\n

Get Blown Away by the First Glimpse of CrossfireX<\/em>
\nGameplay<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inside Xbox host @BennyCentral took us on a global journey from Seoul to Finland to Seattle to meet the teams working on CrossfireX<\/em>, followed by the debut of a gameplay teaser trailer that gives fans just a taste of this massive FPS coming exclusively to Xbox in 2020. Stay tuned to xbox.com\/CrossfireX for all the latest game news. <\/p>\n

Catch the Drift in KartRider: Drift<\/em> on Xbox One<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for the ultimate challenge, DS Choi from the KartRider: Drift<\/em> team unveiled what you\u2019re looking for with their latestgame.<\/em> Pro racers and league champions Hojun Moon and Insoo Park demonstrated this racing experience by taking us through outrageous conditions at breakneck speeds with customizations to boot, proving this game will challenge even the most road tested when it comes to Xbox One.<\/p>\n

Final Fantasy Series
\nJoins Xbox Game Pass and Kingdom Hearts Classics Coming to Xbox One<\/strong><\/p>\n

Square Enix Developers Shinji Hashimoto and Ichiro Hazama appeared on Inside Xbox to announce that the Final Fantasy series on Xbox including Final Fantasy VII<\/em>, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered<\/em>, Final Fantasy IX<\/em>, Final Fantasy X\/X-2 HD Remaster, Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age<\/em>, Final Fantasy XIII<\/em>, Final Fantasy XIII-2<\/em>, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII<\/em>, and Final Fantasy XV<\/em> will be coming to Xbox Game Pass on Console and PC starting in 2020. Also, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix<\/em> and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue<\/em> will come to Xbox One in 2020. Finally, a new Kingdom Hearts 3<\/em> demo is available starting today, November 14 on Xbox One \u2013 click here to download it now.<\/p>\n

We Feel the Force with an Exclusive Look at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier today,
\nElectronic Arts and Xbox debuted the co-created Become a Jedi video to kick off
\nthe X019 broadcast of Inside Xbox, as an invitation for all gamers to Jump In
\nand indulge your ultimate Jedi fantasy. Following, Respawn Game Director Stig
\nAsmussen provided an exclusive look at new gameplay leading into the game\u2019s
\nlaunch on November 15.<\/p>\n

Enter the
\nCriminal Underworld of the Critically Acclaimed Yakuza Series on Xbox One<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today on Inside Xbox, Sega announced that Yakuza<\/em> is coming soon to Xbox Game Pass. In a new trailer debuted today on the show, Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio\u2019s cult classics Yakuza 0<\/em>, Yakuza Kiwami 1<\/em>, and Yakuza Kiwami 2<\/em> were revealed to be coming to Xbox for the first time. If you want to learn more, head over to our X019 Yakuza announcement post<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Strap in for a
\nNew Look at Planet Coaster <\/em>on Xbox One<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thrills, chills, and
\npopcorn spills! Planet Coaster<\/em> showcased its latest gameplay trailer for
\nthe fans at X019.<\/p>\n

Play Around in
\nPurgatory in West of Dead<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Developer Raw Fury announced West of Dead<\/em>, which
\nlets you step into the boots of the dead man William Mason (voiced by Ron
\nPerlman) and descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this
\nfast-paced twin-stick shooter that\u2019ll put your skills to test. Dodge behind
\ncover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated
\nhunting grounds. The Wild West has never been this dark. Sign up for the Open
\nBeta today at westofdead.com.<\/p>\n

Build a Village in a Twisted Mirrored Universe in Drake
\nHollow<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The
\nMolasses Flood announced their next game, Drake Hollow<\/em>, a cooperative
\naction village building game set in the Hollow \u2013 a blighted mirror of our world
\n\u2013 in which you build and defend villages of Drakes, the local vegetable folk.
\nEither solo or with friends, you explore a procedurally generated world of
\nislands trapped in poisonous aether. You gather supplies, build networks to
\nbring them back to your camp, find and rescue Drakes in the wilderness, raise
\nthem, and defend them from attacks by a menagerie of feral beasts. You need to
\nbalance your time carefully: what supplies are most crucial at any given
\nmoment, what does your village need: more resources to keep the Drakes thriving
\nor more defenses to help protect them while you explore.<\/p>\n

Experience a Supernatural Crisis in the
\nUpcoming Anthology Series Last Stop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Stop<\/em> is
\nthe new game from Variable State, creators of the award-winning Virginia<\/em>,
\nand will be published by Annapurna Interactive. The game is a single-player
\nthird-person adventure set in present-day London, where you play as three
\nseparate characters whose worlds collide during a supernatural crisis. Last
\nStop<\/em> is an anthology connecting three stories in one, centered on secret
\nlives, the ties that bind, and how magic can be found in the mundane.<\/p>\n

Embark on a Multidimensional Journey in The
\nArtful Escape<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A fresh, new peek of The Artful Escape<\/em> was also unveiled during Inside Xbox. Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive, The Artful Escape<\/em> tells the story of Francis Vendetti as he embarks on a multidimensional journey to create his stage persona. The Artful Escape<\/em> is an action-adventure, narrative driven, musical-laser-light-battle kind of videogame with dazzling visuals, killer music, and a soulful message about what it means to find your true self.<\/p>\n

We hope you enjoyed the show, and we\u2019ll see you next time!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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