Following the January 2026 Xbox Developer Direct, Xbox hosted another Partner Preview in late March 2026, the first under new Xbox head Asha Sharma, to bring new information on upcoming games from third-party partners, new reveals, and Xbox Game Pass announcements which will further cement this year as a banner year for the brand.
Here's everything announced during the event.
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Official Livestream
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Everything Announced
New Reveals
- Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish – This first-person action-RPG from Teyon (RoboCop: Rogue City) is set in the World of Darkness universe will see players hunt down vampires in the franchise's dark and gripping world. Launches during Summer 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Game Pass.
- Alien Deathstorm – A new sci-fi action-horror FPS from Rebellion set in a colony whose inhabitants survival is threatened by violent weather conditions and alien creatures. and overrun by aliens. Arriving in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud as well as on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
- Artificial Detective – A post-apocalyptic adventure from Vivix starring a robot detective and a human child, the only one left, in a city of rogue machines. Releasing in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud.
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse – The next entry in the popular series is a co-op roguelite FPS for 1 to 5 players featuring multiverse versions of Sam Stone sporting different abilities. Coming in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass.
- Moosa: Dirty Fate – A gritty Korean action-adventure from Iggymob set in a plague-ridden 17th-century Korea. Launching in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass.
- Vaunted – A sci-fi tactical RPG featuring turn-based planning and real-time execution to open up unique opportunities, and a story told by three unreliable narrators. Arriving in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC.
- Ascend to Zero – A cyberpunk-inspired pixel-art action roguelike with time-bending mechanics. Launches July 13, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Game Pass.
Major Updates & Gameplay Deep Dives
- Stranger Than Heaven – The new look at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's next game confirmed five historical eras (1915, 1929, 1943, 1951, 1965) and five Japanese cities. A dedicated "Special Look" broadcast that will delve deeper into the game's mechanics is set for May 6. Launches on a yet to be confirmed date on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC.
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope – The first major story expansion for the game developed by GSC Game World focuses on Skif and the conflict between Freedom and Duty, bringing players to new regions, including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Launches Summer 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud.
- The Expanse: Osiris Reborn – Owlcat Games debuted a new look at the game focusing on the player's role as the captain, and announced a Closed Beta that will begin on April 22, 2026, for Founders who are supporting the game's development ahead of its yet-to-dated launch.
Xbox Ports & Release Date Confirmations
- Hades II – The critically acclaimed roguelike officially hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass April 14, 2026.
- Dispatch – The episodic superhero workplace comedy (currently on PC/other consoles) is coming to Xbox consoles and Microsoft Store this Summer 2026 with Play Anywhere support.
- Frog Sqwad – The 8-player physics platformer where players will have to collaborate to secure enough food for the Swamp King (previously announced PC only) arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass in June 2026.
- Wuthering Waves – The popular story-rich action-RPG launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass Xbox in July 2026 with exclusive Game Pass Ultimate perks.
- The Eternal Life of Goldman – This hand-drawn platformer is coming in 2026 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass. A demo is available to download right now on Xbox.
- Super Meat Boy 3D – The classic platformer goes 3D will deliver a new, engaging take on the series' experience on March 31, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass.
- Grave Seasons – This unique serial-killer farming sim from Perfect Garbage arrives on August 14, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass.
- Bluey’s Happy Snaps – A family-focused photo-adventure game inspired by the Bluey TV show. Arriving Fall 2026 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Game Pass.
- Forever Ago – This emotional road-trip narrative adventure launches Fall 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Game Pass.
Last updated: March 27, 2026
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