By There will be over 40 in all
Xbox is treating us to another special “demo fest” next week via the ID@Xbox program, with over 40 upcoming games set to receive playable versions on the Xbox Store from September 9th to September 30th.
They’re keeping most of the details under wraps for now, but we do know of four games that will be featured in the list – and those are Echo Weaver, Mina the Hollower, The Jackbox Party Pack 11 and Yooka-Replayee.
Here’s a bit of what Xbox is saying about the event:
“Exciting news – Indie Selects is bringing you a monster new Demo Fest next week. From September 9-30, players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One can dive into more than 40 demos, including upcoming titles and games with new content. Whether you’re eager to try something new or get a sneak peek at games coming in future, this demo event is one you won’t want to miss!”
As usual, the idea behind this “ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest” is to provide early glimpses at games that are still very much in development, so most of the demos will actually disappear at the end of September.
We’ll be back on September 9th with the full list of titles, but for now, here are more details on those four games:
Echo Weaver
A time loop metroidBRAINia where time is your best resource and secrets are your only upgrades. You’re the last of the Weavers, a remnant of a ruined society trapped in a glitching time loop. Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.
Mina The Hollower
Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
The Jackbox Party Pack 11
The pack is back! The Jackbox Party Pack 11 transports your game night with 5 new games! Destroy wholesome jokes in Doominate, record your voice in Hear Say, create kookiness in Cookie Haus, sleuth through social clues in Suspectives, and collaborate with your crew in Legends of Trivia!
Yooka-Replayee
Embark on an epic open-world 3D platforming collectathon adventure with Yooka and Laylee! The search for Pagies starts anew in Yooka-Replaylee, the enhanced definitive version of the beloved indie darling with all new challenges, secrets, mechanics, and accessibility options.
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Fraser is the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of Xbox and beyond.