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The annual Summer Game Fest event has, as always, proven to be an exciting celebration of the video game medium, with countless different developers announcing and showing off their latest upcoming titles in shows like the big Summer Game Fest presentation, Day of the Devs, and others.
For Xbox fans, however, the best event of all is Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase — a livestreamed 90-minute display of various titles from Xbox Game Studios and others that are coming to players across Xbox consoles, Windows PC, Xbox Game Pass, and other platforms in the coming months. Once it ends, it will be immediately followed by the Gears of War: E-Day Direct, a 30-minute showcase of The Coalition's highly anticipated prequel.
Can't watch the show live or just want to follow along with all the reveals? I've got you covered here with a full overview of all the big announcements, new trailers, release date drops, and more — all of it covered live as it drops.
Where and how to watch the Xbox Games Showcase 2026
We have a detailed overview of how to watch the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, but the quick and dirty answer is that you can do so by tuning into Xbox's official livestreaming channels across various different platforms. These include YouTube.com/Xbox, Twitch.tv/Xbox, Twitch.tv/XboxASL, and Facebook.com/Xbox.
Generally, YouTube has better overall visual quality, but Twitch streams are several seconds ahead. I prefer watching on YouTube myself, but in the end, just go with whatever you prefer.
Everything announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Below, you'll find my live coverage of everything announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 presentation, including world premieres, new trailers, release date information, and more.
I'll be updating this article frequently as the show goes on, so make sure to refresh the page to keep up with the latest news!
Gears of War: E-Day is an Xbox exclusive!
Ahead of the full Gears of War: E-Day Direct that will give a deeper look at the big Xbox shooter, Microsoft kicked off the Xbox Games Showcase with action-packed gameplay and cinematics from one of the prequel's early missions. Notably, the game's release date was confirmed to be October 6, and it was also confirmed to be an Xbox console exclusive.
Fable
Playground Games' upcoming reboot of Fable got a sweet new trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase that gave fans a closer look at the more serious side of the fantasy RPG. It's coming to Xbox, PC, and PS5 in February 2027 after a recent delay to get its release date away from GTA 6's, and preorders are available now.
Halo: Campaign Evolved's release date confirmed
Halo Studios' Unreal Engine 5-based remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo: Campaign Evolved, got its rumored July 28 release date confirmed by a new trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase presentation. The trailer featured a look at the game's three new prequel missions that take place before the main campaign and prominently feature Sergeant Johnson.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Resonance: A Plague Tale legacy is the next action-adventure game in Asobo Studio's beloved Plague Tale series, and got a new trailer at Xbox Games Showcase 2026 that revealed it's officially coming to Xbox, PC, and Game Pass on August 27 this year.
Persona 4: Revival
Persona 4: Revival, a long-awaited remaster of the fan-favorite JRPG, is coming February 18, 2027 to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Xbox Game Pass with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Notably, preorders are live now for those that want them!
State of Decay 3 is coming next year
We've been waiting for State of Decay 3 for ages now, and the Xbox Games Showcase brought news that it's finally coming to Xbox, PC, Game Pass, and PS5 in 2027. It was delivered alongside a lengthy trailer full of gameplay and cinematics zombie game fans should definitely check out.
Sea of Thieves Season 20 and Custom Seas
Rare's long-running live-service pirate game, Sea of Thieves, got a new trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase for the Season 20 update coming June 18. Among other things, the update will bring Custom Seas that allow players to curate any kind of experience they want in their own special lobbies.
Metro 2039 is headed our way next year
4A Games' big new Metro game, Metro 2039, was first revealed during Xbox First Look and has now gotten a huge gameplay reveal during Xbox Games Showcase as well. The trailer also revealed it's now set to release in February 2027.
Bad Magpie
One of Xbox's world premieres at the show was Bad Magpie, a game in which you play as a mischievous magpie in a charming stylized world. It's giving series Untitled Goose Game vibes, and is coming to Xbox, PC, and Game Pass in 2027.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember
One of my favorite Soulslikes in recent years, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, is getting a full sequel with Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember. It's coming to Xbox and Xbox on PC with Xbox Game Pass availability and Xbox Play Anywhere support, with a planned release window of early 2027.
Senua
The third game in the beloved Hellblade saga, Senua, was announced during Xbox Games Showcase with an intense and cinematic trailer that's sure to be one of the show's best. It's coming to Xbox, PC, Game Pass, and other platforms next year.
Fallout 76's new Infestations update
Fallout 76's new Infestations update got a trailer at Xbox Games Showcase. For everything you need to know about it, check out our full coverage of the patch's contents.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is getting a "Revelations" DLC
The acclaimed 2025 Xbox shooter DOOM: The Dark Ages is getting a new Revelations DLC expansion this summer. Specifically, it's scheduled to release on all the game's platforms on July 7.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour
The high-octane action-driving series is back with Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new title headed to Xbox and Xbox on PC coming in 2027. It's not on Game Pass, but will support Xbox Play Anywhere.
Age of Empires: Raiders of the North expansion
The historical RTS Age of Empires IV has a new expansion on the way. Specifically, it's the viking-themed Raiders of the North DLC, which is scheduled to come to the game in Fall 2026.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 gets officially announced
After being leaked and rumored numerous times in the past several weeks, Minecraft Dungeons 2 — a new hack-and-slash ARPG set in Mojang's Minecraft universe — got a formal, official announcement. It's coming to Xbox platforms, PC, Game Pass, PS5, and Switch 2 on September 29, 2026.
Magicians: The Devil's Deal
This dark, magical title challenges you to "become the ultimate trickster" with stage magic-inspired powers and the ability to steal those of rival magicians. It's headed to Xbox and Xbox on PC in 2027, with Xbox Game Pass availability and Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Valor Mortis
This first-person action game is set "in a twisted vision of the Napoleonic Wars" and puts you in the boots of William, a former soldier that rises from the dead and wields supernatural abilities against frightening monstrous entities. It's coming on September 24, 2026 to Xbox, PC, and Cloud Gaming as well as Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere.
The Thieves Guild is back in The Elder Scrolls Online
Zenimax Online Studios showed a trailer for The Elder Scrolls Online Season 1 at the Xbox Games Showcase, highlighting how it's going to return to the Thieves Guild for the first time since 2016. Read further details about the update here.
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
Vivarium
Persona 6
ATLUS had quite a surprise reveal to share at Xbox Games Showcase: the announcement of Persona 6, the next mainline entry in its legendary JRPG series. The tone of the trailer was surprisingly a little dark, which may speak to the overall tone of the game itself.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond is coming in 2027
Spyro returns! The next game in the series, A Realm Beyond, is headed to Xbox, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PS5, Switch 2, and both Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere in Spring 2027, and follows Spyro as he embarks on "his journey to discover a way home is interrupted by the arrival of a vicious invading force known as the Scavs."
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