The Xbox Series X reveal is being seriously stretched out

Tune in May 7 for Xbox Series X game reveals

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We’re about to receive a tidal wave ofXbox Series Xnews on May 7, butMicrosoftalso has plans to stretch out its next-gen announcements throughout the rest of this year.

That’s why it’s launching Xbox 20/20, a series of monthly updates that will keep the dialog with gamers going, well after May 7’s event is over.

In ablog poston Xbox Wire, Microsoft outlined its goals for 2020. Chief among them is to launch Xbox Series X andHalo Infinitethis holiday season, and to continue to supportXbox Game Passfor console and PC.

Project xCloudis also expanding into new countries and will be available on more devices soon, beforebecoming a part of Xbox Game Pass– as if the service wasn’t tempting enough already.

All aboard the hype train

Xbox 20/20 begins, then, with a first-look at next-gen titles from third-party studios on May 7. We already know that we’ll seeAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, but expect some big surprises and “world premieres” as well.

We’ll also hear about more games that will utilizeXbox Smart Delivery, which ensures that you’ll always play the best versions of the games you own. If you buy the Xbox One version ofCyberpunk 2077, for example, Xbox Smart Delivery will grant you the suped-up Xbox Series X version for free when it releases.

In July, Microsoft will focus on titles from its very own Xbox Game Studios, which means we’ll finally get to see moreHalo Infinitealong with brand new game announcements. Microsoft also notes that all 15 of its studios are working on next-generation Xbox Series X andXbox Game Passgames, and the development teams are doing their best to get their games ready for the console’s release.

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Fresh new sound

In a final nugget of new information, Microsoft has shown off a new Xbox sound that is likely to greet players when they boot up the console. It’s a subtle change, granted, but it only serves to build our excitement for Microsoft’s next-gen console.

Adam was formerly TRG’s Hardware Editor. A law graduate with an exceptional track record in content creation and online engagement, Adam has penned scintillating copy for various technology sites and also established his very own award-nominated video games website. He’s previously worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor and once played Halo 5: Guardians for over 51 hours for charity. He is now an editor at The Shortcut.

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