Here are all the announcements from the first day of Gamescom 2022

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Here are all the announcements from the first day of Gamescom 2022

Gamescom 2022

Missed out on all the announcements from the opening day of Gamescom 2022? We've got yous covered. Microsoft got united states underway with the declaration that Windows 10 volition exist coming to the Xbox One former in Novermber, bringing DirectX 12 to the console. Members of the preview programme will be able to admission information technology in September.

DVR, backwards compatibility and Chatpad:

During the conference, Microsoft revealed that over-the-air DVR features will be coming to the Xbox One in 2022, with a dedicated section showcasing all the recorded shows. The characteristic volition permit you to remotely schedule and record shows thanks to Instant On, stream from the Xbox One to Windows x devices, and download locally.

In gaming-related news for the console, Microsoft has announced that all future Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles will exist backwards compatible, allowing you to play Xbox 360 titles on the Xbox One. If you have an Xbox One but not the Xbox 360, you tin can still claim the free two titles a month under the Games with Gold program and play them on your console. The characteristic is set up to go live in November with over 100 games available at launch.

Microsoft also announced a new accessory for the Xbox Ane, called the Chatpad. The accompaniment adds a keyboard to your Xbox One controller, allowing you to communicate with your friends on Xbox Live with ease. The Xbox One Chatpad launches Nov 3, and is now bachelor for pre-society for $34.99:

Pre-order Xbox One Chatpad for $34.99

Check out the video below for all the announcements from Microsoft's Gamescom 2022 briefing:

Xbox One Elite Controller, Halo 5 bundle and Seagate'southward 2TB HDD

Microsoft had the Xbox Ane Aristocracy Controller — which will retail in October for $150 — available for demo at the venue, and Richard Devine was able to take a closer look at the controller:

A second look at the Xbox Ane Elite Controller

There were a few controllers in Ford livery besides on display, with the only drawback being that they won't go on sale someday presently:

Ford-themed Xbox I controllers

Microsoft also showcased a limited-edition black and silvery Halo five: Guardians Xbox One bundle, which is essentially a 1TB Xbox One with a custom paint job:

Here'south a offset look at the Halo five: Guardians Xbox 1 package
Pre-order Halo 5: Guardians Xbox I parcel from the Microsoft Store ($499)

The latest game in the Halo universe, Halo Wars 2, was as well showcased, with the game set to launch in the fall of 2022 on the Xbox One and Windows 10:

For those worried about running out of storage on their Xbox I, Seagate has announced a 2TB external hard bulldoze that will exist available later this calendar month for $109.99:

Seagate'south 2TB external hard drive for the Xbox One

Games, games and more games

Before the consequence, Microsoft teased that it would showcase the "greatest games lineup in Xbox history," and in that regard, the Redmond giant managed to deliver. Microsoft announced a series of independent titles that will exist available for the Xbox I later on this yr. Upcoming games include Cities: Skylines, Train Simulator, Thimbleweed Park, State of Mind, Worms WMD and much more:

Forza Motorsport 6 is scheduled to launch September fifteen as an Xbox One exclusive, with the game featuring over 450 cars and up to 24 players in multiplayer mode:

New trailers for But Crusade 3 and Rainbow Six: Siege were likewise released:

Minecraft developer Mojang — which is now owned by Microsoft — appear that information technology would bring Oxeye Game Studio'due south colorful platformer Cobalt to the Xbox 1 and Xbox 360:

Breakthrough Break, the activeness game from Remedy, will be finally released for the Xbox One on April 5, 2022:

A bevy of titles were likewise announced for the Xbox One preview program, including Sheltered, Ark Survival Evolved and We Happy Few:

Other titles that were announced include Killer Instinct Season iii, which will be available in March 2022, and Deep Silver's Homefront: The Revolution, which will launch its multiplayer beta this winter.

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