Xbox's presence at E3 2021 has been confirmed. This year's electronic entertainment expo is going to be an all-digital event, free of charge for any gamers who wish to tune in. Xbox is just one of the many major gaming companies confirmed for the event, with Nintendo, Konami, Ubisoft, and more also presenting at the show. Xbox has had a great start to the new console generation with its new consoles being received well, and the Xbox Game Pass library continues to expand. A lot of eyes are on Xbox this coming June, and the company could have some announcements lined up for fans.

Several major companies are confirmed for E3 2021, which is expected to be a big weekend filled with gaming news and reveals. E3 this year is going to be an all-digital event due to the ongoing pandemic. Several key gaming industry players haven't been confirmed for the event: The likes of Sony, Square Enix, and EA haven't committed to the event, likely in favor of hosting independent presentations. Xbox has a large share of the spotlight going into the event, and fans could be in store for some exciting news.

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Bethesda Game News

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Bethesda is known to take its time with game development, but the timing could be right for the studio to show off one of its new projects. With The Elder Scrolls 6 likely years away from release, Bethesda could show off Starfield gameplay for the first time. At E3 2018, the company officially announced the game, and save for a few unverified leaks, there hasn't been much official news since. An unverified leak has claimed that Starfield could launch this year. While this should be taken with a grain of salt, it could be indicative that Starfield has come a long way and E3 could be the right time for it to be formally shown.

New Additions to Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass had had some high-profile additions in recent months, like the Bethesda catalog and Outriders launching on the subscription service on day one. E3 could be the perfect time for Xbox to announce further additions to the Xbox Game Pass library. It has been rumored that Ubisoft+ services might be added to Game Pass, which could be another big win for the subscription service. With the focus Xbox Game Pass has been receiving in recent months, players can reliably expect the announcement of new Xbox Game Pass titles at E3.

Halo Infinite News

Xbox's flagship series, Halo, will have a new sequel coming before the end of 2021. While there are likely months to go before the title is released, E3 is the perfect platform for Xbox to unveil more about Master Chief's latest adventure. Halo Infinite will have several betas, and E3 might be a fitting place for Xbox to announce the start of these tests. There's always a chance that new footage will be unveiled as well, considering it has been months since the last gameplay video was released. Halo Infinite was delayed so that the developer has more time to polish it, and E3 2021 would be a good time to show off the results thus far.

Some News From Obsidian Entertainment

Obsidian Entertainment is another one of Microsoft's recent big acquisitions. The studio is currently working on Avowed, an action RPG spin-off of Pillars of Eternity. It's unknown when Avowed will be released, as most presume it's a large project and there has been little information revealed from the game.

E3 could be the time for Obsidian to show off its Elder Scrolls successor, although it's hard to measure how much of the title could be shown off. Avowed isn't the only project Obsidian has in the works, as Josh Sawyer has confirmed he's working on something new at the studio. Nothing specific has been confirmed about the title, but there's always a chance that an announcement could take place at the event in June.

Game Announcements and Surprises

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Xbox has a bunch of other IPs and studios that could take center stage. The upcoming Perfect Dark reboot could easily receive a new trailer, as well as the new Fable, Hellblade 2, and several other titles under the Xbox Game Studios banner. Xbox has amassed an impressive collection of studios to develop games, and any number of them could have some news to share at E3. E3 tends to be a time where developers and publishers like to make some surprise announcements, so players could expect some unexpected game reveals and news as well.

E3 2021 could be an exciting time for gamers. The virtual event will be held between June 12-15, 2021, and is sure to be littered with exciting gaming news. Xbox, in particular, is in a strong position this year where it could feasibly show off some anticipated titles in more detail, and pull the curtain back on other titles. Xbox gamers have a lot to look forward to when the trade show kicks off this June.

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