The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 has now come to a close, delivering a huge lineup of announcements. On the 25th anniversary of Xbox, the company doubled down on its “play anywhere” vision, announcing that nearly every major title announced is coming to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Xbox is ensuring that no matter whether you’re playing on an Xbox Series X|S, on a handheld like the ROG Xbox Ally, or playing on mobile via the cloud, you get to experience their biggest upcoming releases.
Gears of War: E-Day
The Coalition took center stage with a brutal gameplay debut for Gears of War: E-Day, confirming an October 6 release date. This highly anticipated origin story chronicles the emergence of the Locust threat through the eyes of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago. Pre-orders secure access to the Open Beta on August 6, 2026, and the full game will stream day one on Game Pass.
Fable
Playground Games’ Fable reboot is coming February 23, 2027 (early access February 18). A stunning new trailer has revealed Isabel, the Hero of Wraithmarsh, voiced by Hayley Atwell, and teased the return of the iconic villain Jack of Blades. Best of all, it’ll be fully playable via Xbox Cloud Gaming day one.
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo Studios confirmed that Halo: Campaign Evolved is launching on July 28, 2026, complete with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. A new “New Missions” trailer showcased Operation: METEORITE, a sneaky UNSC operation featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Focus Entertainment showed off Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel taking place 15 years before the original game, releasing August 27. Players will guide Sophia through close-quarters combat and emotional puzzles on a mysterious island. It is confirmed for a day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass.
Persona 4 Revival
Atlus revealed that Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of the beloved classic featuring updated visuals and modern quality-of-life improvements, is launching February 18, 2027. Fans can jump back into Inaba day one via Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud.
State of Decay 3
Undead Labs finally showcased gameplay for State of Decay 3, launching in 2027. The open-world survival game features four-player shared-world co-op where players must collectively build settlements and battle a dynamic “blood plague” zombie threat. This massive sandbox will be fully playable on Xbox, PC, and Cloud.
Sea of Thieves: Season 20 (Custom Seas)
Rare announced Custom Seas is coming to Sea of Thieves on June 18. This massive free update allows players to control their server rules, create custom game modes (like Rowboat Royale), and utilize a free camera mode for storytelling, fully playable via the cloud.
METRO 2039
The post-apocalyptic Metro franchise returns with METRO 2039 in February 2027. Capturing incredible, atmospheric visual detail, players must survive the lies and propaganda of a dystopian Moscow underground using stealth, brutal combat, and custom weaponry like the Shatun.
Bad Magpie
Indie developer Milktooth announced Bad Magpie, a delightfully chaotic title coming in 2027. The game casts players as a mischievous, one-winged magpie spreading fire and mayhem across an idyllic world. It will land day one on Xbox Game Pass, offering a perfect, bite-sized cloud-streaming experience on portable devices.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember
Team NINJA announced the brutal action-RPG sequel Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember for early 2027. Featuring evolved Chinese martial arts, players will battle humans and demons across vast battlefield zones. To help players catch up, the original Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has officially joined Xbox Game Pass today.
JOIN US
Start your very own doomsday cult in JOIN US, an open-world survival cult simulator launching in March 2027. Supporting 1–4 player co-op, the game mixes follower management, chaotic combat, and dark comedy. It will launch directly into Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud.
Senua
Ninja Theory shocked fans with the surprise reveal of Senua, a standalone action-adventure spin-off set in the Hellblade universe coming in 2027. Set after the events of the second game, Senua must fight her way through a fractured vision of purgatory. The game shifts toward tactical, multi-enemy melee combat and will be on Game Pass on day one.
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations
Hell has officially frozen over in the upcoming DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations campaign expansion, launching July 7. Players will guide the Slayer through a purgatory wasteland to reclaim his freedom, utilizing the brand-new Chain Spear to rip through demonic forces. Handheld players can hop in on day one with PC Game Pass and Xbox Cloud.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour
Sega is taking its classic arcade series global in 2027 with Crazy Taxi: World Tour. Set to The Offspring’s “All I Want,” the trailer showed off high-speed, international driving across five distinct cities. Featuring multiplayer racing and car customization, this revival is bound to make an excellent handheld companion when it releases.
Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North
The Vikings and Scots are joining the battle in Age of Empires IV via the Raiders of the North expansion later this year. This RTS update adds two major civilizations, custom biomes, and unique masteries, ensuring players can command their empires on PC and cloud.
Minecraft Dungeons II
The blocky dungeon crawler returns in Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29. Players will face the terrifying Twisted Warden across new biomes with expanded character customization options. With cooperative cloud play, it’s the perfect game to stream to your phone or tablet for quick co-op sessions with friends.
Magicians: The Devil’s Deal
Wield deadly magic as a fallen stage magician in Victorian London in Magicians: The Devil’s Deal. This narrative-driven, first-person action game tasks you with utilizing illusions and supernatural powers to escape the nightmare of Theatreland. It will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass in 2027.
Valor Mortis
Valor Mortis marches onto Xbox and Game Pass on September 24, 2026. This brutal, first-person, Napoleonic-era Soulslike features Vincent Cassel voicing Napoleon Bonaparte. Players rise from the dead to wield supernatural powers against horrifying monsters, making for a gritty experience that’s day-one cloud-ready.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Season One
Launching July 8, The Elder Scrolls Online: Season One brings a new Thieves Guild storyline and sailing mechanics. Crucially for handheld users, ESO is now included with PC Game Pass, making it a fully compatible Xbox Play Anywhere title for cross-save play on devices like the ROG Ally.
Fallout 76: Infestations
Post-apocalyptic Appalachia has been overrun in the free Infestations update, which is live today! Players can fight through infested territory to earn 4-star legendary gear. A new reward season, Appalachia Under Siege, is also live today on Game Pass.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
The sky is calling with World Update 22: US National Parks, bringing photorealistic coverage to over 30 US national parks. Coming later this Fall, players can also jump into the fast-paced National Championship Air Races. This ambitious simulator is highly optimized for Xbox Cloud.
Where Winds Meet
The highly anticipated Wuxia open-world action RPG, Where Winds Meet, is available on Xbox starting today! Players can define their own Chinese martial arts style in a massive 10th-century historical sandbox. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get exclusive launch benefits, ahead of the Hidden Mountain expansion arriving this July.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin (Dead Cells) announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is coming October 15. This 2D action-exploration sequel features Rose Belmont utilizing fast-paced, tarot-based Arcana skills to save Paris from Dracula. It’s a gorgeous side-scrolling platformer that will feel right at home on handheld screens.
Vivarium
Developed by Studio Meadowflower and published by Serenity Forge, Vivarium is a cozy, anime-inspired life simulator coming in 2027. Set in an explorable terrarium world, its non-linear narrative and cozy slice-of-life gameplay will make this highly relaxing title perfect for handheld streaming via Game Pass.
Persona 6
Atlus officially teased Persona 6, promising a bold new chapter for the legendary RPG franchise. This standalone adventure is confirmed as a day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond
For the first time in nearly two decades, the purple dragon is back in a fully original adventure. Toys for Bob announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond for Spring 2027. Featuring true dragon flight that allows players to freely soar through expansive environments, this vibrant platformer will be an absolute treat to stream to portable screens via Xbox Cloud.
Clockwork Revolution
Developer inXile entertainment returned to show off a deeper look at Clockwork Revolution, their highly reactive, time-bending steampunk RPG. The new trailer introduces the Rotten Row Hooligans on a heist gone wrong, forcing you to use the “Chronometer” to alter history and survive the brutal city of Avalon. It is set to launch day one on Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (DMZ)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is officially hitting Xbox, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming on October 23. This year’s showcase gave us our first look at the highly anticipated, revamped DMZ experience. Players will drop into an active sandbox conflict zone to scavenge, negotiate, and extract advanced military technology.
There’s a lot to be excited about this holiday outside of the games for hardware fans. Xbox has announced the release of the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console and the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. Launching in November, they sport a nostalgic translucent design that calls back to the iconic original green of the 2001 console, as well as classic ABXY colors and bumpers that pay homage to the black and white buttons of the original “Duke” controller.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 proved that Xbox is fully committed to removing hardware barriers. By ensuring that almost every major first-party and partner title will support Day One Xbox Cloud Gaming, handheld and cloud gamers have a spectacular couple of years ahead of them.
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