New Lineup of Independent Video Games to Launch on Xbox this Year: From Roguelikes to ARPGs, There’s Something for Everyone!

In recent news, Xbox has unveiled a lineup of independent video games set to launch on their consoles and PC this year. During the ‘ID@Xbox Showcase 2024’ event, titles such as 33 Immortals, Commandos Origins, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage were showcased.

One of the standout games highlighted was 33 Immortals, a cooperative ‘roguelike’ video game set to launch with a closed beta on May 29. Developed by Thunder Lotus Games, this action-packed title allows players to team up with 32 friends to fight against monsters and final bosses while surviving God’s final judgment.

Another game announced was Astor: Blade of the Monolith, developed by C2 Game Studio, scheduled for release on May 30. In this hack-and-slash ARPG, players will follow Astor, a warrior investigating the mysteries of the planet Gliese and uncovering the truth behind his ancestors’ disappearance.

Xbox also revealed Commandos Origins, the new installment in the war saga developed by Claymore Game Studios and set in World War II. Players will take on the role of protagonist Jack O’Hara and his companions, embarking on historically authentic war missions. The closed beta for Commandos Origins is slated for this summer.

The event introduced Centum, an enigmatic 8-bit adventure game developed by Serenity Forge, challenging players to navigate mysterious environments and make decisions to escape with a deceptive narrator guiding them. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage by Don’t Nod was also showcased alongside Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter and updates for Palworld and Vampire Survivors.

Upcoming releases like Keylocker, Stampede: Racing Royale, Times & Galaxy, Fera: The Sundered were announced during the event adding to the diverse range of independent games set to arrive on Xbox platforms in the coming months.

Overall, it looks like Xbox is bringing together some exciting independent video games that are sure to keep gamers engaged throughout the year. With so many great titles lined up for release soon it’s hard not to be excited about what’s ahead!