Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct: New Releases and Updates

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct focused on the latest entry in the popular first-person shooter franchise with a campaign set during the end of the Cold War and new features like Comnimovement and 16 new maps at launch.
Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion and Overwatch 2 updates were also announced.
Xbox Games Showcase held during Summer Game Fest 2024 with announcements for Indiana Jones game, Microsoft Flight Simulator update, and Avowed RPG demo.
Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct: New Releases and Updates

Microsoft's Xbox division held an event during Summer Game Fest 2024, known as the Xbox Games Showcase. The showcase included several major announcements for upcoming games and updates to existing ones. Here are some of the highlights:

Xbox Games Showcase Announcements

  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a new game from Xbox Game Studios set in the Indiana Jones universe, is scheduled to launch this year.
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 received an update with new features and content.
  • Avowed, an open-world RPG from Xbox Game Studios, was shown off with a lengthy gameplay demo.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Activision held a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct. The event focused solely on the latest entry in the popular first-person shooter franchise. Here are some key takeaways:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

  • The game is set during the end of the Cold War and will be released on October 25, 2024.
  • Treyarch and Raven Software developed the game, with Raven Software handling the campaign.
  • The campaign includes a new safehouse that serves as a hub for players to configure upgrades and select missions.
  • Multiplayer includes a new 'Comnimovement' feature allowing more control over movement, as well as 16 new maps at launch.

Other Announcements Several other announcements were made during the Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct. Here are some additional highlights:

  • Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion was shown off with a gameplay demo.
  • Overwatch 2 received an update with new heroes and maps.

Overall, the Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct provided fans with a wealth of information about upcoming games and updates. Stay tuned for more coverage as these titles approach their release dates.



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    • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released on October 25th, 2021.
    • The game is set in the early '90s during the end of the Cold War.
    • Treyarch and Raven Software developed Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
    • The campaign includes a new story set after Black Ops Cold War with flashbacks to Black Ops 2.
    • Raven Software developed the campaign and added '90s gadgets and equipment.
    • The campaign includes a new safehouse that serves as a hub for players to configure upgrades and select missions.
    • Black Ops 6 multiplayer includes a new ‘Comnimovement’ feature allowing more control over movement.
    • 16 new maps are available at launch, with 12 core maps and four strike maps.
    • Classic Prestige is back in Black Ops 6 for progression over and over.
    • Zombies fans can enjoy the round-based mode with two new maps and a mix of weapons and upgrades.
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    • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Avowed are scheduled to launch this year
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    • Xbox Games Showcase will be broadcasted on Sunday, June 9 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CEST.
    • Xbox Games Showcase can be watched on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook and the Xbox ASL Twitch channel.
    • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a new game from Xbox Game Studios that will launch this year.
    • Call of Duty Direct follows the Xbox Games Showcase on the same channels at approximately 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CEST.
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