Missed the Xbox Games Showcase 2026? Here’s the Full Recap of All 22 Announcements

Here’s the complete rundown of every game and reveal from Microsoft’s 25th anniversary show:

• Gears of War: E-Day -> First gameplay trailer for the prequel from The Coalition, putting Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago back at the Emergence Day. Launches October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC as an Xbox Console Exclusive. Open beta kicks off on August 6, 2026 for Xbox and PC players.
• Halo: Campaign Evolved -> Halo Studios drops a faithful remake of Halo: Combat Evolved with 3 brand-new missions featuring Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson. Launches July 28, 2026 on Xbox, Steam and PlayStation 5. Early access begins July 23 for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
• Fable -> Fresh trailer from Playground Games confirms Hayley Atwell as the main antagonist of the fantasy RPG. Launches February 23, 2027 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The first expansion Order of the Hero is bundled with the Premium Edition priced at $100.
• Persona 6 -> World premiere from Atlus with a cryptic green-themed teaser confirming the sixth mainline entry. The game promises a standalone story with a possible horror twist hinted at in early press coverage. No release date communicated yet.
• Persona 4 Revival -> Atlus drops the long-awaited remake of Persona 4 with detailed visuals inspired by Persona 3 Reloaded. The signature Baton Pass combat system is confirmed to make its return. Launches February 18, 2027.
• Senua -> Ninja Theory reveals the next entry in the Hellblade franchise, but won’t call it Hellblade 3. The heroine is trapped in a form of purgatory with combat-heavier gameplay than the previous two entries. Drops in 2027 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, designed as a standalone entry point for newcomers.
• Spyro: A Realm Beyond -> Toys for Bob reveals the first all-new Spyro game in nearly 18 years. The purple dragon faces an invading force known as the Scavs and gains a new free-flight mechanic across environments. Launches spring 2027 on PC and consoles, with Tom Kenny back on voice duty as Spyro.
• State of Decay 3 -> Undead Labs drops the first proper gameplay trailer for its open-world survival sequel after years of silence. The game leans into settlement building, community management, and a smarter, more aggressive zombie threat. Playable solo or in 4-player shared-world co-op, launching in 2027.
• Clockwork Revolution -> Steampunk first-person RPG from InXile Entertainment, set in a Victorian world with time-travel mechanics that let players rewrite history. Announced as an Xbox Console Exclusive for 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC Steam and Microsoft Store. Day-one in Game Pass.
• Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember -> Team Ninja officially announces the sequel to its hit Soulslike. Drops in early 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy -> Franchise prequel by Asobo Studio, putting a young Sophia front and center as the new protagonist. The game digs into the secrets of her past with a heavy focus on melee combat. Launches August 27, 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
• DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations -> First expansion for the latest DOOM by id Software, dropping the Slayer wounded, betrayed, and locked in the prison of his own mind. The brand-new Chain Spear weapon grapples enemies from a distance, paired with a revamped shield. Hits July 7, 2026 with new demons and deeper puzzles.
• Crazy Taxi: World Tour -> SEGA officially confirms the comeback of the cult 2000s franchise with a global twist. The Offspring is back on the soundtrack, just like in the original. Drops in 2027 on PC and consoles.
• Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse -> Fresh 2D Action-Exploration Castlevania from Konami, co-developed with Evil Empire and Motion Twin. The story takes place 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, in late 1400s Paris, and follows the young Rose Belmont. Launches October 15, 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 -> First official look at the new DMZ mode, a fresh extraction shooter experience set in the Modern Warfare universe. Players deploy into an evolving combat zone to extract with their loot. The mode is positioned as a major new pillar for the franchise’s multiplayer.
• Minecraft Dungeons II -> Release date and fresh gameplay revealed for Mojang‘s dungeon-crawler sequel. Drops in September 2026 on all platforms, day-one in Game Pass.
• Where Winds Meet: Hidden Mountain -> The free-to-play Wuxia ARPG from Everstone Studio (NetEase) lands on Xbox today. The new Hidden Mountain expansion adds a brand-new map and martial arts content. The expansion is set for July 2026 with exclusive bonuses for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
• Vivarium -> Hand-drawn life-sim adventure from Meadowflower Studio (published by Serenity Forge) with visuals straight out of a Studio Ghibli film. Players explore a pocket terrarium world with a non-linear narrative shaped by their choices. Launches in 2027 on Xbox Series, PC and PS5, day-one in Game Pass.
• Magicians: The Devil’s Deal -> New narrative fantasy FPS from Uppercut Games published by Focus Entertainment. The game blends BioShock and Dishonored aesthetics with a late 19th century stage magic setting. Launches in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC Steam, day-one in Game Pass.
• Bad Magpie -> Reveal trailer for indie studio Milktooth‘s strange experimental project, featuring a one-winged magpie setting a meadow of flowers on fire. Launches in 2027 on Xbox Series X|S and PC, day-one in Game Pass.
• Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent -> French tactical RPG adapted from the Descent board game by Fantasy Flight Games. Available right now on PC.
• Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection -> Collector hardware bundle headlined by the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition with a translucent design that calls back to the iconic OG Xbox green. The pack also includes the Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition sporting the original ABXY colorway and bumpers honoring the black and white buttons of the legendary Duke controller. Available November 2026 in select markets.

The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 marks a turning point for Microsoft with the return of Xbox Console Exclusives on major titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, a clear signal of the new direction set by CEO Asha Sharma after Phil Spencer‘s departure in February 2026. The 25th anniversary celebration leans heavily on flagship franchises (Halo, Gears of War, Fable, DOOM) while doubling down on nostalgic comebacks (Spyro, Crazy Taxi, Castlevania).

On the partner side, Atlus lands the show’s biggest punch with the simultaneous reveal of Persona 6 and the dated Persona 4 Revival. Ninja Theory keeps the Hellblade franchise alive with Senua, and Toys for Bob delivers the first all-new Spyro in nearly 20 years. The lineup locks in a stacked first half of 2027 for Microsoft, all backed by Game Pass Ultimate.