Gamescom 2015 Recap: Microsoft’s big Xbox One announcements

Before Microsoft took to Gamescom 2015 they teased that Crackdown, Quantum Break and Scalebound would be mentioned at the event and that there would be a number of "new game reveals for both Xbox One and Windows 10."  When all is said and done, Microsoft delivered on their promise.

Since there was tons of information revealed during the event, it would be easy to miss out on some of the news. Don't let the title of this article fool you, you won't find only 'big' announcements here – you will find them all, from independent releases to Halo news to Xbox One accessories.

For everyone late to the party or half-listening during the event, here's everything we grabbed from the conference:

Xbox One Features/Components:

• Backwards compatibility is coming to the Xbox One this November
• The Xbox One is getting full-featured DVR functionality
• Halo 5: Guardians 1TB Xbox One available for pre-order
• The Xbox One got a Chatpad! Here's the release date and price

Game release dates/windows and gameplay:

• Quantum Break got a release date and gameplay
• Mojang's Cobalt has an estimated time of arrival
• Crackdown 3 gameplay showed off multiplayer and destructible environments
• Halo 5: Guardians Arena multiplayer was shown off
• Scalebound debuted action-packed gameplay
• Dark Souls 3 gameplay revealed bosses and backstabs
• ARK: Survival Evolved and Scalebound highlighting Xbox One and Windows 10 ID@Xbox releases
• Homefront: The Revolution cinematic trailer and beta revealed
• Killer Instinct Season 3 announced for March 2016 with new guest characters
• Just Cause 3 got a new trailer

General announcements/details:

• Halo Wars 2 Announced for Xbox One and Windows 10
• FIFA 16 getting 60 new Legend cards