Xbox just announced a new Xbox Partner Preview for this Thursday, March 26. The showcase will focus on upcoming games from third-party partners, with Sega, GSC Game World and Owlcat Games already confirmed for the lineup.
Xbox confirmed that Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, along with more announcements and world premieres will be part of the event. They also confirmed there will be Xbox Game Pass news during the show, which usually ends up being one of the bigger takeaways once it’s all done.
Partner Preview events tend to move pretty quickly, so expect a steady run of trailers and updates rather than long segments. We will update this article with every announcement once the show airs on March 26. For now, here is everything you need to know before it starts.
When and How to Watch Xbox Partner Preview
The Xbox Partner Preview takes place Thursday, March 26 at 10am Pacific. That works out to 1pm Eastern and 6pm in the UK. It lands right in the middle of the day for North America, so it is easy to jump in live or keep it on while you are doing something else.
You can watch the presentation on the official Xbox channels. Here is where the stream will be available:
- YouTube.com/Xbox
- Twitch.tv/Xbox
- Twitch.tv/XboxASL
- TikTok.com/@Xbox
Plenty of options there whether you are watching on your TV, phone or just leaving it open in a browser.
What to Expect From the Xbox Partner Preview
Xbox has already locked in a few titles ahead of the show. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will probably pull a lot of attention, especially since every update on that game tends to get people talking. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is another one to keep an eye on, mainly to see how that universe is shaping up in game form.
Stranger Than Heaven is also confirmed, though it is still a bit of a question mark going in. That usually means there is room for something new, and these Partner Preview events almost always sneak in a few surprises along the way.
Xbox also confirmed there will be Game Pass updates during the broadcast. That can be anything from a day-one release to a smaller addition that ends up sticking around longer than expected.
All Xbox Partner Preview Announcements (Updated After the Show)
We will update this section with every reveal, trailer and Xbox Game Pass announcement once the Partner Preview goes live on March 26. Everything shown during the broadcast will be listed here so you can catch up quickly without watching the full stream.
Check back after the event for the full rundown.
Final Thoughts Before the Showcase
This one feels like a typical Partner Preview. Not a huge, drawn-out showcase, but a tighter update with a handful of games getting time to show something new. Those usually end up being easier to sit through without missing anything important.
The mix of confirmed games and surprises should keep it interesting. Even if you are mostly tuning in for Game Pass news, there is usually at least one game that ends up sticking with you after the show.
We’ll update this article as soon as the show wraps on March 26 with the full list of announcements in one place.
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