Yesterday, a new ID@Xbox Showcase took place, focused on new indie games for Xbox platforms in the coming months. For Xbox fans, the presentation offered a glimpse into several exciting new games that could have flown under the radar. Fans hoping to see big first-releases from parties like Starfield and Redfall should have been better informed before the show, but there were still several exciting games announced and showcased.
That is, some of the games revealed yesterday at ID@Xbox Showcase will not be released for a few more months. Where, fans received two exciting releases from Game Pass today in the form of Tunic and Paradise Killer. Surprise Game Pass releases are always a cause for excitement, particularly those that have a little hype around them. The tunic has been long-awaited and now subscribers will have a chance to try it on for themselves.
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Games announced at ID@Xbox Showcase
Kicking off the event at the ID@Xbox Showcase, Xbox Game Pass subscribers were treated to two great new games: Tunic and Paradise Killer. Tunic was already scheduled for release, but the game was not previously announced for Xbox Game Pass. Paradise Killer developer Fellow Traveler also announced that three other games will launch on day one of the service: Kraken Academy!!, Sleeping Citizen, and Beacon Pines. Kraken Academy!! is scheduled to come out on March 22nd, while the other two games are listed as "coming soon".
Escape Academy brings Escape Rooms to Xbox
Escape rooms have been a huge success over the last few years, and there have been several attempts to replicate the experience in a digital format. Escape Academy brings the concept to Xbox, offering online and local co-op. True to its title, the game puts players in the role of a "star student" on a campus full of interesting puzzles to conquer.
In addition to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, iam8bit Presents will bring Escape Academy to PC, PS4 and PS5 later this year.
The “R” in RPG stands for “Randy Savage”
The RPG genre has expanded to include sports like tennis and golf over the years, so why not fight too? That appears to be the concept for WrestleQuest, coming this summer from Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Games. While WrestleQuest features iconic wrestlers like “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and Andre the Giant, the game puts players in the role of a rookie instead. The game should offer wrestling fans something fun and different from standard WWE fare when it launches this summer.
WrestleQuest will be released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Lost Eidolons will be released in the third quarter
Fans who prefer tactical RPGs to wrestling RPGs will want to keep an eye out for Lost Eidolons. Set in a world known as Artemesia, Lost Eidolons puts players in the role of Mercenary Eden as he attempts to defeat Emperor Ludivictus. The game appears to offer players a deep narrative, plenty of customization options, and more when it launches in Q3. Xbox users will have the chance to participate in a closed beta test for the game next month.
Developed by Ocean Drive, Lost Eidolons is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Trek to Yomi shows impressive combat
With beautiful black and white style, Trek to Yomi puts players in the role of Hiroki, a samurai who must defend his home and those he cares about. Developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital, the game is scheduled for release later this year on Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PC, PS4 and PS5.
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