Microsoft’s first ID@Xbox Showcase for 2023 featured 11 video games from indie builders, together with Game Pass hit Vampire Survivors, Coffee Talk Episode 2, and extra. Here’s every part that was proven.
The April ID@Xbox Showcase provided up quite a few bulletins for indie video games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC this yr, together with a few video games coming to Game Pass. If you missed the present and fancy catching up on all 11 bulletins, check out the listing down beneath — we even received a take a look at some DLC coming to one of many greatest video games on Game Pass!
Cassette Beasts
Described as a “turn-based RPG with an 80’s vibe,” Cassette Beasts is a Pokémon-inspired monster catching sport that explores the fantastical world of New Wirral. The newest gameplay trailer launched us to one of many companions we’ll meet on our journey, Kayleigh, and gave us a take a look at how you can acquire, fuse, and rework our monster mates.
Developed by Bytten Studio and revealed by Raw Fury, Cassette Beasts will launch on April twenty sixth for PC and PC Game Pass, whereas its Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass variations will arrive later this spring.
Closer the Distance
Slice-of-life sim Closer the Distance explores the impact tragedy has on the connections between family and friends. We’ll assist a younger lady known as Angela in taking care of her family members after a deadly automobile accident within the city of Yesterby as they try to return to phrases with their loss and work via their grieving course of. The decisions Angela makes will decide the destiny of the city and the individuals she’s attempting to assist.
Closer the Distance is developed by Osmotic Studios and revealed by Skybound Games. We do not have a launch date but, but it surely’ll be coming to Xbox Series X|S quickly.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
In this sequel to 2020’s charming Coffee Talk, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly will as soon as once more see us return as a barista pleased to lend their ear to prospects that simply desire a chat with their brew. We’ll be knocking up quite a few concoctions as we assist the coexisting orcs, succubi, people, and extra within the fantastical model of Seattle. Lo-fi beats will set the tone, and we’d even see some acquainted faces stroll via our espresso store door.
Developed by Toge Productions and revealed by Chorus Worldwide, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly arrives on April twentieth for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
The Explorator
Rocking a cel-shaded artwork fashion, The Explorator is impressed by old-school FPS video games and sees us exploring a mystical island generally known as Ospolis. It could be harmful to discover, due to the roaming goblins and monsters, however legends say that Ospolis sits atop the misplaced metropolis of Atlantis, so exploring the far-reaching tunnels that harbour the creatures might be definitely worth the threat.
Developed and revealed by Remnant Studio, The Explorator does not have a launch date but however might be launching on Xbox Series X|S.
Homestead Arcana
Aided by our trusty acquainted Huckleberry, we’ll tackle the function of a farming witch trying to uncover the mysterious look of a lethal substance generally known as Miasma in Homestead Arcana. By utilizing nature magic to assist heal the land, rising a spread of vegetation to assist energy our spells, and crafting new gear, we’ll discover the vary and cease the unfold of Miasma.
Homestead Arcana is developed by Serenity Forge and revealed by Skybound Games, launching on April twenty first for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, in addition to launching straight into Xbox Game Pass.
Kabaret
Filled with fantastical characters, Kabaret is a visible novel that tells the story of a boy cursed to be a monster in a world of monsters. We’ll spend our time chatting to fellow monstrosities to be taught their tales and partake in a number of mini-games.
Developed and revealed by Persona Theory Games, Kabaret is now out there on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
The Karters 2: Turbo Charged
As the identify suggests, The Karters 2: Turo Charged is a kart racing sport, providing a slew of sport modes that may be loved in native and on-line multiplayer. Featuring power-ups, difficult tracks, and frantic racing motion, you may want to shine your abilities when you hope to make it to the highest.
The Karters 2: Turbo Charged is developed and revealed by Pixel Edge Games, and might be heading to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One later this yr.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox
Exploring the methods Benedict and his demon companion discover the deepest a part of limbo and combat their method via quite a few enemy factions, the newest trailer for The Last Case of Benedict Fox has us excited for its launch. Combat is just one a part of the enjoyable on this sport, and it seems to be prefer it’ll be an thrilling journey certainly!
The Last Case of Benedict Fox is developed by Plot Twist and revealed by Rogue Games. It’ll launch straight into Xbox Game Pass when it arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on April twenty seventh.
Lil’ Guardsman
Playing as a 12-year-old hero by the identify of Lil, we’ll be overlaying our father’s shift on the guard shed to resolve the destiny of over 100 guests to our citadel. Lil’ Guardsman is a deduction journey sport, which is able to see us figuring out the destiny of the dominion by the alternatives we make — will you let a customer in, ship them to the cells, or zap them into items? The selection is yours.
Developed and revealed by Hilltop Studios, Lil’ Guardsman will launch someday later this yr for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Omega Strikers
Using rocket boosts, tofu as a weapon, and slime for slinging, Omega Strikers is a 3v3 free-to-play “footbrawl” sport. Knocking your opponents out of the world is all the time a very good technique when trying to attain targets, and with a collection of vibrant Strikers to select from, it seems to be like there might be a ton of enjoyable available!
Omega Strikers is developed and revealed by Odyssey Interactive, launching on April twenty seventh for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Vampire Survivors: Tides of the Foscari DLC
The second DLC pack for Xbox Game Pass smash-hit Vampire Survivors, Tides of the Foscari heads to Western Europe for some extra chaos impressed by fairy tales and folklore. With rolling hills and woodland areas stuffed with demons, spirits, angels, magical beasts, and extra, it seems to be like we’ll be in for an additional adrenaline-fuelled rush.
Vampire Survivors is developed and revealed by Poncle, and its Tides of the Foscari DLC will launch on April 13 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for $1.99.
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