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Andrew Williams

Xbox Partner Preview: when and how to watch - and what to expect

Xbox will hold another of its Partner Preview events on Thursday, October 17. 

It’s one of the best and snappiest ways for Xbox fans to discover what’s coming up on the release schedule.

We’ve been told this Xbox Partner Preview will last around 25 minutes. That may not sound long, but it’s enough time to cram in many titles thanks to the shorter length of the teasers used during these events. 

Will you have a half-hour to spare on Thursday evening or any time after that?

Here’s everything you need to know about the Xbox Partner Preview. 

When is the Xbox Partner Preview?

The Xbox Partner Preview begins at 6pm on Thursday, October 17. 

How to watch the Xbox Partner Preview

The YouTube Xbox channel is the best place to check out the Partner Preview. It broadcasts the show at 4K resolution, 60 frames per second. 

You’ll see only a Full HD stream elsewhere, although some may prefer the active chat discussion that will doubtless kick off on Twitch. You can also watch it via the Xbox Twitch channel or through the gaming content creators who often live-react to these shows. 

The event will be available to watch on digital channels including YouTube and Twitch afterwards.

What games will be at the Xbox Partner Preview?

As the name suggests, this show is about third-party developers rather than those already part of Xbox Game Studios. 

More than a dozen new trailers will be shown, including those of titles from Remedy, Sega and 505 Games. 

Games already teased on the Xbox Wire blog include Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and the Lake House expansion DLC for Alan Wake 2. 

Other upcoming titles that could feature include Sonic x Shadow Generations; Life Is Strange: Double Exposure; Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl; Dragon Age: The Veilguard; and the remasters of the first two Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver games.

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