Xbox and Bethesda Showcase: What was announced?
Time to see the new Forza in all its glory.
The latest Microsoft and Bethesda Developer Direct has been aired and the development teams have showed what games are on the way soon to Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass.
While there weren't too many surprises, the showcase gave us extended gameplay for the new Forza Motorsport, Redfall, Minecraft Legends, and new details on The Elder Scrolls Online and more. It was nice to see them all in action once more.
Starfield, though, was a no-show as expected. Microsoft has confirmed it is working on a separate, standalone show for Bethesda’s sci-fi extravaganza.
If you’re keen to watch the Developer Direct and catch up with those juicy reveals, read on below to discover everything that was announced during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, when the Developer Direct aired, and how to watch it.
When is the Xbox and Bethesda showcase? UK start time
The Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct aired in the UK on Wednesday 25th January 2023 at 8pm GMT.
If you didn't catch the live stream, err, live, then we've got good news for you: Microsoft uploaded the full thing immediately and it's even in spiffy 4K.
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How to watch the Xbox and Bethesda showcase in the UK
You can watch the Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct in its entirety below:
Watching it this way is arguably better than having caught it live, as it is not streaming so is in a higher bit rate and is available to watch in 4K. You shouldn't have to put up with the video randomly pausing and crashing watching it this way and you can pause the action whenever you need to. A more comfortable viewing experience, if we do say so ourselves.
What was announced in the Xbox and Bethesda showcase?
During the Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct, the Minecraft Legends release date was confirmed, along with a new look at gameplay. Redfall received a similar treatment. More of the new Forza Motorsport was showcased but we didn't get a release date. The Elder Scrolls Online's next major update and expansion, Necrom, was detailed, too.
Finally, a brand-new game from Tango Gameworks was announced: Hi-Fi Rush. This action-adventure game looks oh so stylish (see: image above) and uses rhythm based gameplay to make for a truly memorable experience. Better yet, this new game is available now on Xbox Game Pass and on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
As expected, Starfall didn't make an appearance, but it was a little disappointing not to see any update on the Indiana Jones game from Bethesda or the new Fable. Maybe next time, eh?
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Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).
