Yesterday, during the ID@Xbox FanFest Showcase, which was held in partnership with IGN, Microsoft unveiled several news tidbits from third-party developers.
Arguably, the most important was the announcement of the release date for Revenge of the Savage Planet. This is the sequel to Journey to 2020’s Journey to the Savage Planet, which earned a positive reception, including an 8/10 score here on Wccftech from Nathan Birch:
Anybody pining for more Metroid Prime needs to put Journey to the Savage Planet at the top of their list. The game has a few rough edges and its sense of humor might not be to all tastes, but it captures that inviting, adventuresome Metroid spirit better than anything I’ve played in a while. This Savage Planet will pull you into its orbit if you give it half a chance.
However, getting a sequel going wasn’t easy at all for the developers. Typhoon Studios was acquired by Google shortly prior to the game’s release, but in early 2021, following Google’s divestiture from its Stadia initiative, the studio was shut down alongside others. Later that year, former members of Typhoon, including Game Director and Writer Alex Hutchinson, established a new developer called Raccoon Logic and were able to secure the rights from Google to produce a sequel. Revenge of the Savage Planet launches on May 8 for Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC, and will be included with Game Pass on day one.
Another big news story from the ID@Xbox FanFest Showcase was the new trailer for Lies of P: Overture, the highly anticipated DLC for the acclaimed Soulslike game. In this expansion, players encounter a mysterious artifact that transports them back to Krat in its final days of grandeur. In the shadow of an impending tragedy, their mission is to explore the past and uncover its dark secrets, haunted by surprises, loss, and vengeance. The developer says the choices made will ripple through the past and present in the world of Lies of P, revealing hidden truths and leaving lasting consequences. Lies of P: Overture will launch this Summer.
The ID@Xbox FanFest Showcase also included several other announcements:
ID@Xbox FanFest Reveals Revenge of the Savage Planet Date, Lies of P: Overture Trailer, and More
