Skip to main content

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast as it happened: Forza Horizon 6 and NO confirmed price for ROG Xbox Ally

Xbox is making me nervous

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025
(Image: © Xbox)

Following a huge PlayStation State of Play yesterday, the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast just happened, and it's making me nervous.

Let me be clear: it's not because of the games. A strong slate was announced here, including Forza Horizon 6, Gungrave G.O.R.E Blood Heat, Hotel Barcelona and Rhythm Doctor. On top of that, the surprise updates like a Bruce Lee Elusive Target in Hitman are having me itching for this day shift to finish so I can play.

But the cause for concern is the ROG Xbox Ally. In my time testing it, it's clear this could be the best Windows gaming handheld (also, shoutout for making it clear that all games announced at the show will be playable on it)... But no price? THIS close to launch!?

I know Microsoft has been in the business of raising the prices of Xbox Series S and X recently, and we did get a supposed UK price leak of the standard ROG Xbox Ally. But by this point, Xbox should really be in a position to bite the bullet and tell us how much these systems are going to cost.

And in my mind, that's either because of a plan that my younger self working in marketing would never understand, or it's nerves. I hope I'm proven wrong. Here's everything that got announced.

WATCH THE BROADCAST

[English - 4K] Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast - YouTube [English - 4K] Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast - YouTube
Watch On

EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED

Forza Horizon 6 - Official Teaser Trailer | Tokyo Game Show 2025 - YouTube Forza Horizon 6 - Official Teaser Trailer | Tokyo Game Show 2025 - YouTube
Watch On
  • Forza Horizon 6 goes to Japan — launching 2026
  • Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake launches early 2026
  • Gungrave Gore Blood Heat revealed
  • Agent 47 must protect Bruce Lee in a new Hitman Elusive Target
  • The whole Monster Hunter Stories series is coming to Xbox: 1 and 2 on November 14, 3 on March 13, 2026
  • Rhythm Doctor revealed and is dropping on December 6
  • Hotel Barcelona gets a multiplayer mode and releases tomorrow
  • Age of Mythology: Heavenly Spear expansion launching September 30
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta starting October 2 with Japan-set multiplayer maps
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator gets a Japan World update
  • Ninja Gaiden 4 gets easier difficulty and training mode — launching October 21
  • Gemma Chan joins 007 First Light cast
  • Aniimo gets even more creatures
  • Double Dragon Revive deep look — launching October 23
  • Dragon Quest I & II Remake arrives October 30
  • Mistfall Hunter is getting a second map soon
  • Project Evilbane gets a second trailer showing 4-player combat
  • Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven shadow drops today
  • Starsand Island brings cozy gamers together with DIY building and farming
  • Sudden Strike 5 brings RTS combat in 2026
  • Winter Burrow brings a cozy story on November 12

LIVE UPDATES

Refresh

おはよう (good morning)

ROG Xbox Ally

(Image credit: Future)

Welcome to the live blog! If you're just waking up and need to stay silent (as to not wake your significant other) or maybe you're working and need a less distracting way to stay up-to-date, I'm your silent reporter providing to-the-second coverage of everything that gets announced!

One thing that seems to be most likely (based on what I'm hearing) is a price announcement for the ROG Xbox Ally. I tested it back at Gamescom 2025, and was subsequently blown away by how much extra performance a streamlined version of Windows 11 can actually bring.

But one thing that's made me nervous is one question: how much is it going to cost? Microsoft's hesitancy to tell us gave me pause, but we may finally get a number.

BREAKING: Forza Horizon 6 confirmed - see you in Japan in 2026!

Jumping the gun and getting me instantly more hyped for the Xbox broadcast, we just got confirmation of Forza Horizon 6! The game is heading to Japan and launching in 2026.

Given GTA 6's release date, I'd say you can expect this to drop either early next year or late — just to dodge that entertainment juggernaut. Forza Horizon is easily one of my favorite games to just jump in and drive. It's a great reprieve from all my other more serious sim racing exploits, so you best believe I'm a Day One player,

ROG Xbox Ally price leaks give us a shocking indication

ROG Xbox Ally

(Image credit: Future)

There have been several price leaks on the run up to the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, and one thing is clear: whatever worries I may have had over the cost of this thing may have been slightly exagerrated.

A leak from UK retailer Argos puts it at £499 for the Ally. That's Steam Deck territory for the lower end model. That doesn't answer the question about US pricing, but if we were to lift the price difference of the original Asus ROG Ally between UK and US, that puts my guess solely on somewhere around the $550 mark.

Now, what about the Ally X? That's the unknown for the enthusiast machine. Given the MSI Claw A8 is currently £849 in the UK, I wouldn't be surprised if a similarly specced machine like this gets the same price tag. But hoping there's a little bit of Xbox subsidaztion here to absorb some of that blow and get this into as many people's hands as possible.

Otherwise we may well be looking at a thousand-dollar machine.

Time to gear up?

Gears of War: E-Day

(Image credit: Microsoft)

We're just 15 minutes from starting the showcase, and there's another game I've been thinking about. Gears of War: E-Day looks like a potentially spectacular rebirth of the series — going back to the glory days. Could we see some gameplay and maybe a release date? Possibly.

PERSONAAAA!

Persona 4 Revival - Teaser Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase 2025 - YouTube Persona 4 Revival - Teaser Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase 2025 - YouTube
Watch On

Persona 4 Revival got a teaser trailer at Xbox Games Showcase earlier this year. Given we're at the Tokyo Game Show, it only makes sense in my mind that we get a release date for this title.

The PlayStation State of Play yesterday excelled at giving us dates and release windows, so one can hope that a date on this steals my heart.

Is the game playable on ROG Xbox Ally? What to look out for

Persona 4 Revival

(Image credit: Microsoft)

Microsoft has gone big with the "This is an Xbox" campaign, to the point that I've been left question "am I an Xbox?" But when is an Xbox not an Xbox?

That's a more philosophical question for you to mull over, but more specifically, since the ROG Xbox Ally runs on Windows 11, there are certain titles that will not work. That's where Xbox Play Anywhere comes in — a rather consumer-friendly move where you can buy once and play anywhere.

If you see that "Xbox Play Anywhere" label in the bottom corner of a splash screen, then you know it'll be on everything. I'll do my best to keep up with it too!

Just vibes

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

The stream has started, and I'll be honest, the vibes are immaculate from the background music. Very zenlike chillhop electronic vibes that are sure to put the Lofi Girl on blast.

Final predictions list

Xbox logo

(Image credit: Microsoft)

Y'all want to see it? OK here are my final predictions 3 minutes out from the show:

  • ROG Xbox Ally/X price and preorder announcement
  • In depth gameplay preview of Forza Horizon 6: January date
  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth date: Game Pass drop later this week
  • Gears of War E-Day trailer: Fall 2026 launch window
  • Persona 4 Revival release date: March 2026

The rest looking at leaks seems to be a bit up in the air!

Here we go!

The show is starting. Let's see what the Xbox crew has to show!

Phil is here!

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

No easter eggs on shelves this time, but there is a neon cat...whatever that may mean!

So help me God if Stray 2 is announced...

GUNGRAVE IS BACK!

Fully rebuilt from the ground-up, Gungrave G.O.R.E Bloodheat looks set to bring super over-the-top shooter action all over again!

More Bond news

007 First Light is getting another look. Set for March 27 2026, we now know that Gemma Chan will be busy working in Q Labs as Dr. Selina Chan.

Double Dragon returns in October

Full graphical remake brings Double Dragon back to life on October 23

FATAL FRAME IS BACK

Easily one of the most under-appreciated horror games in my group of friends, I now have another chance to make sure they recognize how incredible Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly is, as a remake is set to launch in early 2026.

Animo appears

Next up, there's a new trailer for Animo. Looking like a pretty great exploration Genshin-style title.

Sudden Strike 5

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

Time to get strategic in historical combat, as Sudden Strike 5 comes 2026.

Time for a Fallout 76 update

All the vault dwellers in Fallout 76 are getting a shoutout with their impressive creations and new tools including a relaxed C.A.M.P builder.

Monster Hunter Stories!

Looks like they're all making the jump to Xbox, as Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 launch on November 14.

Play it day one with Game Pass. Stories 3 comes in March.

Time for a new contract, 47.

Agent 47 is now defending...BRUCE LEE!?

This should be an insanely cool Elusive Target, and you can play it today.

ROG Xbox Ally mentioned, but no price (yet)

We got a little bit of talk about the ROG Xbox Ally and a repeat of the october 16 release date, but no price... Let's wait and see. Xbox has baited us before!

Hotel Barcelona

From the minds behind No More Heroes, looks like we're getting a multiplayer side-scroller — Hotel Barcelona — launching tomorrow! Looks like something your friends can jump in at any time.

Dragon Quest is on the way

A 2.5D Dragon Quest. Look forward to a return to Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D remake on October 30.

Time to get rhythmic!

Time for something weird! It's a rhythm game with one button to press — packing a striking visual style that I honestly vibe with!

Rhythm Doctor is coming December 6

Japan is looking beautiful in Microsoft Flight Simulator!

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

You can tell just how much has gone into mapping Japan in this much detail! Microsoft Flight Simulator is getting this update Today

Alongside this, the YAMC-11 aircraft is coming to the game too.

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

JRPGs are so back, and this is looking rather good! Romancing Saga 2 is available today.

Time to go farming

A world builder with farming elements that looks rather pretty to say the least! Starsand Island is coming on February 1.

Evilbane

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

A new hack'n'slash is set for 2027

Time for Ninja Gaiden 4!

Launching October 21st (and as predicted, we've got more gameplay to look at). And oh boy, it's looking pretty.

Also shoutout to Hero Mode — a new easier difficulty mode that is completely customizable as you learn. I used to be good at Ninja Gaiden, but in my mid 30s, I've definitely lost a step!

Mistfall Hunter

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

Currently in third beta, Mistfall Hunter is picking up steam as a Soulslike with the visual flair to boot. New content is coming including new locations, and more fearsome enemies.

Winter Burrow

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

An interesting top down adventurer with hand-drawn graphics.

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

Now for some PVP (or PVE) multiplayer action — courtesy of a Terminull Brigade that is coming October 31st. Evangelion expansion on November 30

Age of Mythology heads over to Japan

RTS action that looks to be grand in scale with new Japanese forces. Age of Mythology's expansion comes September 30

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

18 new maps are coming to Black Ops 7 at launch, and some are heavily inspired by historic, present day and a futuristic vision of Japan. Beta starting next week!

It's time for one more Xbox Game Studios announcement

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

Saving the biggest til last from looks of it...

Forza Horizon 6 time!

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025

(Image credit: Xbox)

Already teased on Instagram, but its time for a closer look

Wait....that's it!?

We just got a launch year

And the show is over...

Some good announcements here, but the lack of a price on ROG Xbox Ally is making me nervous (again). Let me flip this into a recap of everything we saw.