Xbox Partner Preview announced for October 17: Alan Wake II, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza & more

Xbox have announced a Partner Preview showcase for later this week, featuring updates on games from SEGA, 505 Games and Remedy.

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The Xbox Partner Preview never fails to deliver when it comes to unveiling thrilling gaming news from the industry's top talent worldwide. This year’s showcase promises fresh game reveals, exciting release date announcements, and exclusive new gameplay footage for titles that are just around the corner. Whether you're a fan of AAA blockbusters or indie gems, there’s usually something for everyone.

Xbox Partner Preview this Thursday

On Thursday, October 17 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT), Xbox will present a 25-minute show featuring updates and new announcements from their partners. Here are the big highlights we know about so far:

  • Gameplay from Alan Wake II's next expansion, The Lake House.
  • A new trailer for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
  • First look at a number of bosses in the dark-fantasy action game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

That's all we know about so far, but they've promised that in total, there will be over 12 trailers. Based on the named publishers, Remedy Entertainment, Sega, and 505 Games,we might also get an update on Sega's upcoming remakes like Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio, or even Control 2 from Remedy.

You can watch the showcase on any of the following channels:

The event will be in English, but subtitles will be available in the following languages: Arabic (MSA), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, French, Canadian French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, Mexican Spanish and Turkish. There will also be a version of the show with Audio Descriptions (AD) in English and American Sign Language (ASL) on Xbox’s YouTube channel.

What games or announcements are you hoping for?

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