The Game Awards came with a lot of new announcements for Xbox players, and the list is staggering. While there were rumors of some, many were completely new and were unexpected. There were so many that it was hard to keep up with them, but they were definitely worth going back to and checking on again.

Every game announced seems like it will do incredibly well. There's a lot of hope that there will be no delays for games where release dates were given, but that could always be the case. For now, the fans are just lucky to have gotten mentions of what there is to keep an eye out for and what's coming in the future.

1 The Witcher 4

The Long Awaited Sequel

Ciri appears to be the main character in The Witcher 4, as shown at The Game Awards. She looks like she's rescuing a woman her father and village sacrificed. Ciri is dressed in Geralt's Witcher gear and carries swords that look a lot like Geralt’s. She also wears a necklace that she went to the same school as Geralt, the School of the Wolf. Fans of the series should be excited to see her taking a lead role after The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

She prepares really well for the fight, using the same potions that Geralt used when he fought monsters. She also effectively uses her witcher spells against a creature that looks like a mix of a spider, a wolf, and a witch. She defeats it just like we would expect her to. It looks like she has the potential to be a great main character. Unfortunately, her father ends up killing her, and it seems like Ciri sees the townspeople as if they were monsters. However, we hear Geralt's voice again.

2 Elden Ring Nightreign

The Sequel To A Game of the Year Winner

Elden Ring Nightreign was revealed at The Game Awards. It is a new co-op action-adventure game from Bandai Namco and From Software. The game is supposed to come out in 2025. It looks like a worthy sequel to Elden Ring, and it likely builds on everything that Elden Ring started. From the trailer, fans could see the combat and new areas shown.

It looks like the same hectic fighting except with players fighting together. Since it is a co-op game, there has to be at least a party of two. However, it looks like some scenes have up to four players helping the main player. Otherwise, it seems like an improvement to the original Elden Ring.

3 The Outer Worlds 2

From The Developers of Fallout New Vegas

Obsidian has returned with The Outer Worlds 2 at The Game Awards, and apparently, it took three times as long to make. Players should expect high quality from it then, as this was the same developer who brought fans Fallout: New Vegas, one of the most well-loved of the series. From just the trailer, it looks like it has a lot of the action players have come to expect.

While Microsoft bought Obsidian, this will not be exclusive to Xbox. However, the Xbox will likely get this as a day-one game on Game . This is usually how games from studios under Microsoft are released. There wasn't much shown in the trailer besides combat, but it looks like it is similar to the original The Outer Worlds. This is expected from a sequel, but there's likely a lot more coming.

4 Split Fiction

A Whole New Sci-Fi Idea

Split Fiction is a new cooperative game created by Josef Fares that looks different from his earlier games. In the story, two writers named Mio and Zoe find their stories connected through a glitch at a publishing company that makes stories come alive. This leads to a gameplay experience that switches between a dark sci-fi world and a magical fantasy land. Players control both characters and can enjoy different types of gameplay, including fighting with laser swords, using magic spells, jumping over obstacles, and even encountering flying farting pigs.

The game features much better graphics than Hazelight's previous titles and feels like a full action-adventure game. On top of the main story, there are optional side missions with even more weird and funny situations, adding to the game's replay value. The cooperative elements are central to the game, with great design in the levels. It will be released on March 6, 2024.

5 FragPunk

A New 5v5 Shooter Has Arrived

FragPunk is a fast-paced 5v5 shooter game focusing on firefights. Each match lasts about 2.5 minutes and requires players to have good aim and quick reactions. Players can choose from 12 different heroes, each with their own special abilities, and equip them with one of 17 weapons that have unique features.

A key part of the game is the Shard Card system, which includes over 100 cards that can change how the game plays in each round. These cards can affect things like how players move or the way they fight, making every game feel different. Some cards might let players jump higher, switch team roles, or even bring players back to life. With bright graphics and a variety of maps, FragPunk seems like it will be a fun game to play once it releases.

6 Killing Floor 3

A Third Installment For Players

In the year 2091, players take on the role of specialists fighting against the monstrous creatures created by the Horzine Corporation in Killing Floor 3. It’s a thrilling first-person shooter that can be played solo or with up to six players. Players will face waves of increasingly tough enemies that AI enhances. As players go through the game, they earn money that can be used to unlock skills and a wide range of weapons, including flamethrowers and katanas.

Killing Floor 3 offers a lot of customization options, with hundreds of modifications, gadgets, and skills to make the gameplay unique to each player. Players will explore various dangerous environments where they can use traps to gain an advantage over enemies. The game also features a system that enhances the realism and brutality of the combat. Players must survive these challenges to protect the future of humanity, coming in March 2025.

7 Borderlands 4

We've Been Gone Too Long

Borderlands 4 was revealed at The Game Awards and takes place on a new planet called Kairos, which has been damaged by a collision with Pandora's moon. This chaos has led to the rise of the Rippers, a group led by Queen Callis, who are in conflict with the Timekeeper and his followers. Players can choose from four new Vault Hunters to fight against the Rippers and the Timekeeper's forces in this dangerous environment.

The game features improved looter-shooter gameplay with lots of loot, flexible combat, large boss fights, and returning characters like Claptrap. It will allow two players to play together on the same screen and up to four players online. Borderlands 4 should be great for those who want the classic Borderlands experience with new elements and a fresh story set in the war-torn world of Kairos. The game is expected to be released after April 2025.

8 Splitgate 2

Another New Halo Killer?

Splitgate 2 is the sequel to the well-known free arena shooter game that focuses on using portals to fight enemies. Players, known as Aces, can use these guns to teleport around the maps and outsmart their opponents in fast-paced battles. The game includes different modes involving objectives, various maps, and customizable weapons.

Players need to use portals strategically to surprise enemies, make quick moves in the air, and change the tide of fights. Players can friends to play in different modes, including a new 24-player Multi-Team-Mayhem mode that promises fun and chaotic large battles. The main goal is to get better at using the portals to win against other players. Overall, Splitgate 2 looks like a worthy sequel to a game that could have been the Halo killer.

9 Project Century

A New Project From The Yakuza / Like A Dragon Developer

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for the Like a Dragon games, announced a new action game called Project Century at The Game Awards. Set in Japan in 1915, the game features intense and engaging fighting, as shown in a recently released trailer. While there aren't many details yet, the graphics look impressive, and the gameplay seems to be in line with the studio's previous work.

The trailer gives a short preview of the game's atmosphere and combat style, hinting at a gritty and immersive experience. Project Century is just one of several projects from the studio, suggesting they have an exciting future ahead. Although we don't know everything about the game yet, early indicates it could be a captivating historical action title.

10 Onimusha: Way of the Sword

A Very Dormant Series

Capcom has announced a new game called Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which will be released in 2026. This is the first main game in the series since 2006 and brings back a franchise known for its sword fighting and dark fantasy settings inspired by Japan's Sengoku period. This newest entry seems like it will be faithful to the other games.

The series started in 2001 with Onimusha: Warlords and had several releases in the early 2000s before going quiet, except for a remake in 2019. Way of the Sword aims to capture the historical-fantasy action fans loved, aiming for a return to the engaging gameplay that made Warlords popular. A gameplay trailer looks amazing and shows off the deadly combat the games are known for.