Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following February 2024's Nintendo Direct

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Including another Game Pass confirmation!

Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following February 2024's Nintendo Direct

As you may have seen earlier today, Nintendo held a special "Partner Direct" featuring two Xbox exclusives that are making the jump to the Switch, but we also saw announcements for various Nintendo games that are coming to Xbox!

This includes an upcoming Xbox Game Pass title in the form of Another Crab's Treasure, while the highly-anticipated platformer Penny's Big Breakaway was given a shadow drop - meaning it's available today on the Xbox Store!

Here are all the Xbox-related announcements and trailers from February's Nintendo Direct:

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  1. 1.Another Crab's Treasure - April 25 (Xbox Game Pass)
  2. 2.Contra: Operation Galuga - March 12
  3. 3.Penny's Big Breakaway - Today! (February 21)
  4. 4.Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (June 21)
  5. 5.Star Wars Battlefront - Classic Collection (March 14)

Another Crab's Treasure - April 25 (Xbox Game Pass)

"Another Crab’s Treasure is a soulslike adventure set in a crumbling underwater world plagued by a mysterious curse. As Kril the hermit crab, you’ll need to wear the trash around you as shells to withstand attacks from enemies many times your size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back your repossessed shell, and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean."

Contra: Operation Galuga - March 12

"The legendary Contra series is back! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the '80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode!"

Penny's Big Breakaway - Today! (February 21)

"Penny’s Big Breakaway is AVAILABLE NOW! Swing, whirl, ride & soar your way to a breakout performance all while evading the Emperor’s penguin army!"

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (June 21)

"Venture back into a post-apocalyptic Tokyo with an all-new storyline featuring new locations, demons, and choices to make in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance."

Star Wars Battlefront - Classic Collection (March 14)

"Play the classic STAR WARS Battlefront games on modern consoles, online and offline in this complete classic collection."

We may end up learning of more games from February 2024's Nintendo Direct that are confirmed for Xbox over the next few hours, so you'll continue to see updates to this article if that ends up proving the case.

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