Xbox & Bethesda E3 Showcase Announcements: Starfield, Halo Infinite, Diablo 2

The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase is finally over, and it was packed to the brim with new game announcements and updates. Microsoft took to the stage to announce new details around Halo Infinite, a new Forza Horizon game, and a whole lot more from other third-party developers. On the other hand, Bethesda showcased a new Starfield trailer, a new game from Arkane Studios, and detailed updates to several of its existing games, like Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online. Suffice to say, both companies brought their best to the show, revealing tons of new games to look forward to this year and beyond. Below, we've rounded up all of the news for you to catch up on everything that happened.

You can rewatch the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase in the embed above or GameSpot's Twitch account. It's also available on both Twitch and YouTube.

All The Announcements

Starfield Is Coming In 2022

Bethesda finally revealed the release date for Starfield in a brief trailer that followed an astronaut preparing to lift off from an alien planet. All the while, a monologue plays, discussing the endless frontier of space. The game will be an Xbox exclusive is will come to Game Pass on day one.

• Starfield Release Date Set For November 11, 2022 As Exclusive To Xbox And PC
  

Debut Gameplay Footage For Stalker 2; Release Date Confirmed

Microsoft gave us a glimpse at debut footage for Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl. It's a sequel to an iconic fan-favorite post-apocalyptic first-person shooter from 2007--which in itself was the chief influence for the Metro game series.

• Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl Launches In April 2022, On Xbox Games Pass At Launch

New Trailer For Back 4 Blood

A new trailer introducing Back 4 Blood's PvP mode was showcased, giving us an even closer look at the upcoming Left 4 Dead successor. According to Microsoft, it's coming to Game Pass on day one.

• Back 4 Blood Will Launch On Xbox Game Pass On October 12

Contraband

A new game was briefly teased to the tune of Steely Dan's "Do it Again." Developed by Avalanche Studios, the trailer was relatively vague about its premise, but we know that it'll be a co-op open-world game.

• Contraband Announced, Open-World Game From Avalanche Studios

New Battlefield 2042 Gameplay Trailer

EA may not be participating at E3 2021, but it did provide Microsoft with a new Battlefield 2042 trailer to showcase at the event. The footage gave us a closer look at how the game will play.

• Battlefield 2042 Gameplay Trailer Shows Operators In Action In 128-Player Matches

Yakuza Like A Dragon Is Coming To Game Pass

The Yakuza franchise continues to cement its place on Xbox platforms with Yakuza: Like a Dragon coming to Xbox Game Pass. This essentially puts all mainline entries in the series on the service, giving you little excuse not to experience Sega's cult-favorite Japanese crime-drama action games.

• Yakuza: Like A Dragon Is Out Now On Xbox Game Pass

12 Minutes Gets A Release Date

The upcoming indie top-down thriller puzzle game 12 Minutes got a release date.

• 12 Minutes Launching August 19 For Xbox Series X/S, PC, Game Pass

New Psychonauts 2 Trailer; Release Date Confirmed

After several delays, we finally know when Psychonauts 2 is coming. Alongside a release date, we also got to see a new trailer for the upcoming platformer.

• Psychonauts 2 Launches August 25, Available On Xbox Game Pass

Doom Eternal Is Getting A Next-Gen Console Upgrade

Like many of Bethesda's other games, Doom Eternal will be getting a free next-gen upgrade exclusively available on Xbox Series X. It will be optimized for the console with 60fps and ray tracing.

• Doom Eternal Next-Gen Upgrade Hits Xbox Series X And Xbox Series S June 22

Somerville Is A New Indie Atmospheric Platformer Coming In 2022

Somerville is an upcoming atmospheric indie platformer developed by Jumpship-- a studio founded in collaboration with Playdead's Dino Patti, who worked on the aforementioned Limbo and Inside.

• Somerville Gets Atmospheric New Trailer At E3 2021

New Fallout 76 Expansions Are Coming

Bethesda took a moment to show off what's next for Fallout 76 Players, including two new upcoming expansions: Steel Reign and Return to the Pitt.

• Fallout 76 Expansion Steel Reign Coming July 7, The Pitt Returns In 2022

Hades Is Coming to Xbox

The critically-acclaimed Hades is coming to Xbox Series X|S. It's also releasing on Game Pass on day one.

• Hades Comes To Xbox On August 13, Launches On Xbox Games Pass

New Halo Release Window Confirmed; Multiplayer Gameplay Revealed

One of the biggest questions on people's minds in the lead-up to this event was whether or not we'd finally get confirmation of Halo Infinite's release date.

• Halo Infinite's First Multiplayer Footage Revealed, As Holiday 2021 Release Date Confirmed

ESO Online Is Also Getting A Next-Gen Console Upgrade

Like Doom Eternal, The Elder Scrolls Online is getting a next-gen upgrade exclusively on Xbox Series X|S.

• New Elder Scrolls Online Trailer Shows Off New Visual Upgrades For Xbox Series X, Releases June 15

Party Animals Is A Goofy Physics-Based Brawler Coming To Game Pass

Party Animals is launching on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. It appears similar to the fan-favorite party brawler Gang Beasts.

• Party Animals Launching On Xbox Game Pass In 2022

Diablo 2: Resurrected Release Date Confirmed

The upcoming Diablo 2: Resurrected got a release date, and it's coming soon. It's worth noting the game will also be arriving on PlayStation platforms.

• Diablo 2 Resurrected Coming To Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC September 23

Plague Tale Sequel Is Announced

A Plague Tale: Innocence is getting a sequel in the form of A Plague Tale: Requiem. It'll be coming to Xbox Series X|S on launch day sometime in 2022.

• A Plague Tale: Requiem Is Out On Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, Game Pass In 2022

Forza Horizon 5 Is Announced, Set In Mexico

Forza Motorsport 8 isn't out yet, but that didn't stop Microsoft from revealing a new Forza Horizon game. Set in Mexico this time around, Forza Horizon 5 aims to give players more new cars and events to race in across a sprawling world.

• Forza Horizon 5 Out November 9, 2021, For Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Far Cry 6 Gets New Gameplay Trailer

While Ubisoft gave us a glimpse at Far Cry 6's story during its E3 2021 presentation, we got to see more gameplay during the Xbox Bethesda stream.

• Far Cry 6 Gets New Gameplay Trailer At E3 2021 Xbox Bethesda Showcase

Slime Rancher 2 Is Announced

A sequel to the fan-favorite Slime Rancher was announced. The new first-person life simulator adventure game looks to amp up the visuals and mechanics of its predecessor.

• Slime Rancher 2 Revealed During E3, Coming 2022

Jack Sparrow Is Coming To Sea Of Thieves

In an oddly fitting move, Rare's Sea of Thieves will be getting a new expansion featuring Jack Sparrow from Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean. Sea of Thieves players won't have to wait long for it, as it's coming on June 22.

• Sea of Thieves Update Adds Captain Jack Sparrow And Original Pirates Of The Caribbean Story

Shredders Is A New Snowboarding Game Coming In 2021

Snowboarding fans looking for a new-gen take on the sport can finally hit the slopes on PC and Xbox Series X, as Shredders has just been revealed.

• Snowboarding Game Shredders Announced For Xbox, Coming December 2021

New Trailer For Atomic Heart

Developer Mundfish's first-person shooter Atomic Heart got a new trailer, which didn't reveal a release date but, at least, confirmed the game will be available at launch on Xbox Game Pass.

• Atomic Heart Gets New Trailer At Xbox Bethesda Showcase E3 2021, Coming To Game Pass

Replaced Is A Pixel-Art Dystopian Thriller

It's not especially clear what's happening in the reveal trailer for Replaced, but it looks incredibly compelling. It has a distinct style that mixes pixel art, side-scrolling gameplay, and high-quality 3D and lighting effects.

• Replaced Bringing A Gorgeous Pixel Art Dystopia To Xbox Game Pass In 2022

Grounded Is Getting A New Update

The Honey-I-Shrunk-The-Kid-esque survival game, Grounded, is getting a free update packed with new features. Players won't have to wait long too, as it's coming at the end of June.

• Grounded: Shroom & Doom Update Adds Pets, A Terrifying 8-Legged Boss, And More

The Outer Worlds 2

A brief teaser trailer confirmed The Outer Worlds 2. While not much was shown, the trailer is worth a watch for its sassiness alone.

• The Outer Worlds 2 Announced For Xbox And PC, Coming to Games Pass

New Trailer For The Ascent

The Ascent is one of the earlier Xbox Series X|S reveals from Microsoft when it was first discussing the platform last year. As such, it got a new trailer during the stream, giving us another look at how this isometric Cyberpunk action game is shaping up.

• The Ascent Gets New Trailer During Xbox Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase, Releases on July 29, 2021

New Age Of Empires 4 Trailer

A new trailer for Age of Empire IV was showcased, offering another look at the latest game in the long-running RTS franchise.

• New Age Of Empires IV Trailer Shows Multiple Factions, October 28 Release Date For PC

Among Us Adds 15-Player Lobbies

A brief trailer confirmed that Among Us will be getting expanded lobby settings among other new modes.

• Among Us To Add 15-Player Lobbies, Confirmed at E3 2021 Xbox Bethesda Showcase

Eiyuden Chronicle Release Window Confirmed; Spin-Off Announced

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an upcoming spiritual successor to the cult-favorite Suikoden RPG series. A side-scrolling action-focused spin-off was also announced, likely to tie folks over who are eagerly awaiting the main game's release.

• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Coming In 2023 To Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S; Getting A Top Gun Tie-In

After being a PC exclusive for quite some time, Microsoft Flight Simulator is finally coming to Xbox Series X|S. It's also getting a free add-on themed around the fan-favorite Top Gun franchise.

• Microsoft Flight Simulator Touches Down on Xbox Series X|S July 27, 2021, Top Gun Tie-In Announced

Arkane Reveals New IP Called Redfall; Confirmed As An Xbox-Exclusive

Redfall is a new open-world cooperative immersive-sim developed by Arkane Studios--the developer behind Dishonored and Prey. It puts you and your friends up against a legion of vampires.

• Redfall, A New Xbox Exclusive Shooter From Arkane Coming In 2022, Revealed At E3

The Xbox Mini Fridge Is Coming

Microsoft capped off its E3 2021 presentation with a new trailer for its upcoming Xbox Series X-themed mini-fridge. Yes, you read that right.

• Xbox Mini Fridge Gets "World Premiere" Trailer At E3 2021

For everything else happening this E3, check out our guide for the event featuring a full schedule and list of presenters.