Xbox Games Showcase 2026: All Major Announcements and Trailers

The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 delivered an exciting two-hour presentation, offering first looks at some of the platform's biggest upcoming releases. From the highly anticipated Gears of War: E-Day to a brand-new Spyro adventure, the event was packed with world premieres and release date confirmations. Xbox also celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special edition console, the X25, featuring a translucent design inspired by the original Xbox from 2001.

Gears of War: E-Day

Release date: October 6 (Open beta on August 6)

Gears of War: E-Day took center stage, showcasing the first-ever gameplay footage. The game depicts the moment the Locust Horde emerges from the underground. Notably, E-Day will be an Xbox console exclusive, marking a shift away from sharing major titles with PlayStation. It will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, cloud gaming, and Game Pass, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Pre-orders grant early access to the Open Beta starting August 6.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved

Release date: July 28

The remastered campaign of the original Halo arrives in just weeks. Halo: Campaign Evolved includes three new missions, with Operation: METEORITE revealed in the latest trailer. Pre-orders offer up to five days of early access. The game launches on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Game Pass, Steam, and PlayStation 5, with Standard, Premium, and Collector's Editions (the latter priced at £153).

Fable

Release date: February 23, 2027

A new Fable trailer introduced Hayley Atwell as the villain Isabel, who is obsessed with righting Albion's wrongs. The trailer also teased the return of Jack of the Blades. Fable will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and PS5, with early access via the Premium Edition.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Release date: October 23

After Black Ops 7's disappointing launch, Call of Duty returns to the Modern Warfare series. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game revives the DMZ mode, an extraction shooter experience first seen in 2022. Modern Warfare 4 launches on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Battle.net, Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5, with cloud gaming and Play Anywhere support.

Senua

Release date: TBC 2027

A surprise reveal, Senua continues the Hellblade series with a "bold new step" according to Ninja Theory. The action-adventure gameplay forces tactical combat decisions as Senua navigates a fractured purgatory. The game arrives on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Game Pass, and PlayStation 5.

Spyro: A Realm Beyond

Release date: Spring 2027

The first original Spyro game in nearly two decades features a new look but retains voice actor Tom Kenny. Developed by Toys for Bob, the game grants Spyro the ability to fly. It launches on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, cloud gaming, Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection

Celebrating 25 years of Xbox, the collection includes a limited edition X25 console with a translucent design and a matching wireless controller. The collection releases in November 2026.

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Other Announcements

Clockwork Revolution (2027): Xbox console exclusive steampunk RPG with time-warping consequences.
Minecraft Dungeons II (September 29): New environments, tougher enemies, and wider customization.
State of Decay 3 (Spring 2027): Solo and co-op shared world gameplay.
Metro 2039 (February 2027): Post-apocalyptic Moscow gameplay revealed.
Persona 6 (TBC) and Persona 4 Revival (February 18, 2027): New teaser and release date confirmed.
Resonance: A Plague Tale (August 27): New gameplay and release date.
Where Winds Meet (out now): Free-to-play Wuxia RPG with exclusive Game Pass benefits.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember (early 2027): New action RPG from Team NINJA.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour (2027): First major game in the series since 2002.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (October 15): Release date confirmed.
Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North (2026): Two new civilizations and new content.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Season One (July 8): New Thieves Guild storyline.
Fallout 76: Infestations (out now): Latest update released immediately.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (Autumn 2026): US National Parks and Air Races update.
Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations expansion (July 7): New content teased.
Sea of Thieves Season 20 (June 18): New season announced.