ID@Xbox returns on 20 October with 18 games
The IGN and Xbox showcase begins at 17:00 UTC, with trailers, gameplay and premieres for Xbox and PC.
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Smaller games with ideas worth a closer look.
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Vaultbreakers has a free PvE demo; PvPvE alpha follows
Play the Steam demo solo or with up to two friends. A separate alpha test adds rival players on 15–22 October; the ordinary demo has no confirmed expiry.
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Echo Weaver: the shortcut is what you remember
A metroidvania built around short lives, remembered routes and knowledge that survives the loop.
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Deep Dish Dungeon opens on 13 October
Exploration, cooking and camp life meet in a dungeon adventure you can play alone or with friends.
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Beyond These Stars: a city with a living foundation
A city on a space whale, with the developer’s revised release date set for 16 October.
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Permafrost is now in Early Access
The frozen survival game is available for solo play or co-op with up to four players.
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