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Microsoft has offered a closer look at games coming to the Xbox over the next year, and unveiled a range of new bundles and accessories.
The gaming giant used a live episode of its Inside Xbox broadcast to preview a range of the biggest games – including new trailers for Devil May Cry 5 and Metro Exodus, among others.
There was also big news for battle royale game and Fortnite rival PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), which Microsoft revealed was leaving the Xbox Game Preview programme on September 4 to become a fully fledged release.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection was confirmed as the latest high-profile set of games to be joining the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, where users can play hundreds of games each month.
The man. The myth. The legend.Play Halo: The Master Chief Collection on @XboxGamePass starting September 1: https://t.co/dlB6PjVq32 #gamescom #XboxGC pic.twitter.com/02Pkk3n4y1
— Xbox (@Xbox) August 21, 2018
Away from the software, there were plenty of hardware and accessory announcements too, including a whole host of new Xbox One console bundles for both the One S and One X console, combining it with games such as Shadow Of The Tomb Raider, Forza Horizon 4, Fallout 76 and Battlefield V.
The Xbox Design Lab, where gamers can create their own customised Xbox One controllers, has also added some new skins for players to choose from when designing their unique controller.
The annual gaming event in Cologne opens to the public on Wednesday, when more than 350,000 fans are expected to visit the convention over the coming days to try out the latest games.
