Xbox Tokyo Game Show Highlights: Must-See Announcements
The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 brought some exciting announcements and trailers for gamers. While it was light on big news, there were plenty of updates to keep fans engaged. Let's dive into the highlights from the event!
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Trailer
We got a brand new look at the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, including characters like Revolver Ocelot and Colonel Volgin. The game looks like a 1:1 replica of the original, but with stunning visuals. There's still no release date for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.
Overwatch 2 and My Hero Academia Mashup
Popular anime My Hero Academia is getting a collab with Overwatch 2. This means more costumes for characters like D.Va. However, fans are starting to lose patience with these crossovers, wanting more meaningful updates instead.
Age of Mythology Retold: Immortal Pillars Expansion
Age of Mythology Retold is getting an expansion featuring Chinese gods. This upgraded version of the classic RTS now includes new visuals and features, and it's available on Xbox Series X|S. No release date for Immortal Pillars yet.
StarCraft I and II on Game Pass
Blizzard's sci-fi real-time strategy games, StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2 Campaign Collection, are coming to Game Pass PC and Ultimate on November 5. Console ports might be in the future.
Tanuki Pons Summer
The makers of Cursed to Golf are back with a new game, Tanuki Pons Summer. This cozy sim mixes construction with BMX tricks and various minigames. The world is cel-shaded and inspired by Japanese small towns. No release date yet.
Threads of Time
Threads of Time is a gorgeous-looking HD-2D RPG announced during the showcase. While retro-style RPGs can be hit or miss, this one looks incredible and has fans excited.
We Love Katamari Reroll on Game Pass
We Love Katamari Reroll: Royal Reverie, an update on the colorful ball-rolling PS2 classic, is now available on Game Pass for Standard and above subscribers.
FragPunk Beta
Hero shooter FragPunk is getting a closed beta in October. The game features special powers and light deck-building mechanics. The art style is a mix of realism and bubblegum comic strip. We'll see if it lives up to the hype as it gets closer to launch.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories
Producer Junzo Hosoi gave fans a deep dive into Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories. This is the first game in the Atelier series to appear on Xbox, and it looks like the most ambitious yet.
Synduality Echo of Ada
Synduality Echo of Ada, a PVPVE third-person extraction shooter with AI companions and custom mechs, is set to release on January 24, 2025. The game has a lot of elements but looks promising.
Fallout 76: Adorable Pets
Fallout 76 players are finally getting regular pets. While players have tried to domesticate Deathclaws, they will now be able to have dogs, cats, and other furry companions join them in their campsites. The update is expected in December.
Suikoden Remasters
The Suikoden I and II remasters have resurfaced and look stellar. The HD overhauls will include fast-forward options and an optional streamlined combat mode, making old-school RPG grinding easier.
All You Need is Help
Q-Games, known for the Pixel Junk franchise, is back with a multiplayer party game called All You Need is Help. It looks like 3D Tetris where you are the pieces. It's out today on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and also joining Game Pass PC and Ultimate.
Slitterhead Trailer
Slitterhead, from the original director of Silent Hill, showed off its possession mechanic in the latest trailer. The horror survival game lets players take control of other NPCs. It's out on November 8.
The Starbites: Taste of Desert
The Starbites: Taste of Desert is a turn-based sci-fi RPG featuring mechs and a decent art style. Players rummage across a desert for junk and fight stuff. The look is reminiscent of Mega Man Legends.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
The Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake will include a new class called Monster Wrangler. This class lets players learn and use enemy abilities and scout out monsters for arena battles.
Final Fantasy I through VI on Xbox
Every classic Final Fantasy game is now available on Xbox Series X|S. The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection brings the first six games to the console. While it's not a Game Pass addition yet, it's a great addition for Xbox fans.
Mana Game Bonanza on Game Pass
Square Enix announced a bunch of Mana ports for Xbox. Trials of Mana and the HD remaster of Legend of Mana are now available on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass PC and Ultimate.
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