Forza in Japan and More: Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast

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Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Highlights: Forza Japan Debut, Ninja Gaiden 4 Sneak Peek, More

Microsoft unveiled a host of updates and new game announcements during its Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 stream, featuring 25 titles. The full stream is available for viewing. Highlights from the event included a teaser for Forza heading to Japan in 2026, a sneak peek at Ninja Gaiden 4, and a Japan-focused worldwide update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. New gameplay for the Age of Mythology: Heavenly Spear expansion was showcased, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 unveiled two new multiplayer maps set in Japan. Fallout 76 also celebrated the best C.A.M.P.s created by Japanese players. Several titles are joining Game Pass, including Forza, Terminull Brigade, and Winter Burrow. Most of these games will support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to seamlessly switch between console, PC, and the new portable ROG Ally, which launches on October 16.

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025: Square Enix Returns Romancing Saga 2, Bond Debuts with Gemma Chan, More Games on ROG Ally and Game Pass

Partner studios also delivered significant announcements for Xbox platforms. Square Enix confirmed the return of Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven, and Io Interactive announced Gemma Chan will star as the lead in 007 First Light. Capcom provided further details on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Additionally, Square Enix, Pocketpair, and Arc System Works are bringing their games to ROG Ally and Game Pass. Playground Games previously teased that the next Forza Horizon game, set in Japan, will launch in 2026, aiming to immerse players in Japan’s vibrant streets and culture.

Age of Mythology: Heavenly Spear – Ninja Gaiden 4 Unleashed in Japan

Age of Mythology: Heavenly Spear The new expansion for Age of Mythology, Heavenly Spear, is set to launch on September 30. This expansion transports players to Japan, introducing new gods, monsters, powers, and a fresh narrative. The story follows Yasuko, a farmer’s daughter who discovers a magical spear, thrusting her into a new destiny. Amidst brewing war and chaos, Yasuko must uncover the spear’s secrets before Kagemasa, a formidable warlord, can seize it to trap the sun goddess Amaterasu and claim divinity for himself. Heavenly Spear is available for preorder, and owners of Age of Mythology: Retold – Premium Edition will receive the expansion at launch. Ninja Gaiden 4

Ninja Gaiden 4: Redefining Difficulty with Accessible Modes and Challenging Extras

Ninja Gaiden 4 introduces a re-envisioned difficulty and accessibility system designed to support players of all skill levels. It offers three core difficulty options—Hero, Normal, and Hard—along with helpful features like Auto Evade, Auto Block, and Auto Assist. For those seeking the ultimate challenge, Purgatory Tests and Ultimate Master Ninja mode are available. The Deluxe Edition includes The Two Masters DLC and additional skins, with the Dark Dragon Descendant Yakumo available as a preorder bonus. Ninja Gaiden 4 releases on October 21 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5, and will be available day one on Game Pass. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Exploring Japan in Den and Toshin Maps (Open Beta Oct 5-8)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 takes players to Japan, presenting one of the series’ most vibrant and culturally rich settings while maintaining classic Black Ops gameplay. Developers shared details on two of the eighteen launch maps inspired by Japan: “Den,” a sprawling Japanese castle complex blending tradition with 2035 technology, and “Toshin,” set in a neon-lit Tokyo featuring a cat café and karaoke room, playable in the upcoming beta. The open beta runs from October 5 to 8, with early access beginning October 2 for eligible Game Pass subscribers and those who preordered. Black Ops 7 launches globally on November 14. Fallout 76 Community Showcase

Fallout 76’s Update Highlights & Japanese Player Showcase at Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

Fallout 76 has seen several major free updates this year, including “The Ghoul Within,” which allows players to transform into ghouls; “Gone Fission,” enabling fishing; and the recent “C.A.M.P. Revamp,” offering simplified building rules and a new workshop interface. These updates, developed in response to player feedback, aim to foster creativity, teamwork, and community engagement. The Fallout development team appeared at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show to express gratitude to the Japanese player community for their engagement with each update, showcasing some of the most impressive C.A.M.P.s created by Japanese players. A full recap of the show is available on Xbox Wire.

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