XBOX Games Showcase 2026 just concluded, reinforcing our mission to bring you great games, demonstrate the return of XBOX, and show the future of play. The showcase brought new titles, new hardware, new accessories, and new ideas – but also celebrated the past, as legendary franchises and characters rubbed shoulders with never-before-seen experiences.
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of XBOX, and we made sure to celebrate in style with the announcement of the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition and XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. Drawing inspiration from the original XBOX, both are packed with details reflecting 25 years of XBOX and the community that’s been with us along the way.
As part of our focus on the return of XBOX, we also announced that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be XBOX console exclusives. These are not timed exclusives. Games already announced for multiplatform releases will stick to that plan – we’re committed to investing in and growing XBOX both on console and beyond.
From our first-party studios, we saw world premieres for Senua, Spyro: A Realm Beyond and DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations, got a new trailer for Fable (and its lead villain, played by Hayley Atwell), revealed release dates and brand new gameplay for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Minecraft Dungeons II, showed off fresh looks at State of Decay 3 and Clockwork Revolution, and offered a peek at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4‘s DMZ experience.
And, of course, we saw the first-ever gameplay trailer for Gears of War: E-Day, the upcoming origin story from The Coalition – and followed that up with Gears of War: E-Day Direct, as the development team themselves offered an in-depth look at the story, gameplay, and history of this hugely anticipated return from one of XBOX’s most legendary franchises.
From our partners across the globe, there was so much more besides. From ATLUS, we got a release date trailer for Persona 4 Revival, and the hugely exciting announcement of Persona 6. We also saw the world premiere of Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, an action-packed release date announcement for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a first look at METRO 2039 gameplay, and included a surprise release in the form of Where Winds Meet – among many, many others.
Want to catch up on everything from the show? Read on for every single announcement and reveal from XBOX Games Showcase 2026:
New Hardware and Accessories
New XBOX 25th Anniversary Console and Controller
We’re introducing the XBOX 25th anniversary collection. Inspired by the look and feel of the original XBOX console with subtle tributes to the journey we’ve been on with the community.
The XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition brings a translucent design to XBOX Series X, drawing inspiration from the original XBOX and a translucent OG Green so many players remember. The XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition showcases 25 years of play from the original ABXY colors, to the timeless green, including the bumpers honoring the original black and white buttons on the original “Duke” controller.
The console and controller will be available as a limited-edition collection in select markets in November, with the controller also available separately. For more details, check out our dedicated XBOX Wire article.
Upcoming Titles from Our First-Party Studios
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Shows Off New Extraction Experience, DMZ
XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, and is XBOX Play Anywhere. Also available on Battle.net – see developer website for other platforms
Today you got a first look at the new DMZ experience in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Players will deploy solo or with a squad into a volatile conflict zone as an off-the-books asset tasked with recovering advanced military technology left in the wake of war.
Loot, fight, negotiate, betray, and extract with whatever you can carry in a living combat sandbox where every run is a risk, every encounter is a choice, and no two deployments play out the same way. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23.
Learn more about the world, gameplay, and features coming with DMZ on XBOX Wire.
Clockwork Revolution’s New Trailer Shows Bullets, Burlesque, and Butterfly Effects
XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, included with Game Pass, and is XBOX Play Anywhere – see developer website for other platforms
Clockwork Revolution returned after last year’s bombastic, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink trailer with a deeper look at inXile entertainment’s reactive, time-bending steampunk RPG. This time, we’re introduced to Morgan’s gang, the Rotten Row Hooligans, as a heist goes sideways and puts them on a collision course with the ruthless Lady Ironwood.
In the chaos, Morgan discovers the Chronometer after being hurled into the past by Prentice — your companion throughout your adventure — and is forced into a desperate fight to survive, rewrite history, and shape a better future. From the grit of the Tangle to the spectacle of Avalon’s underbelly, burlesque halls, and back-alley gunfights, this is a world where every decision echoes forward, and time itself is a weapon. Find out more in our XBOX Wire article.
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations Revealed – Coming July 7
XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Battle.net – see developer website for other platforms
Hell freezes over in DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations, an all-new campaign expansion unleashing a brutal new chapter of the Slayer’s saga.
Thrust into a merciless purgatory, the DOOM Slayer confronts haunting truths to reclaim his freedom across new levels with deeper puzzles, fearsome demons and intriguing mysteries. The all-new Chain Spear expands the dimensions of combat, granting the Slayer a deadly combination of power and mobility.
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations launches July 7. Play DOOM: The Dark Ages today with XBOX Game Pass as well as across XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC with XBOX Play Anywhere.
Fable Launches February 23, 2027 – New Trailer Introduces Hayley Atwell as Isabel
XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, included with Game Pass, and is XBOX Play Anywhere – see developer website for other platforms
In the latest trailer for Fable, Playground Games introduced an important new character in the story: Isabel, the Hero of Wraithmarsh.
Isabel, brought to life by the amazing Hayley Atwell, is a powerful Hero with a tragic past. A former pupil of Guildmaster Humphry the Golden, her obsession with righting Albion’s wrongs has driven her to darkness in her search for answers.
Yet Isabel isn’t the only dark force looming over Albion. The trailer also teased the return of the legendary Jack of Blades, one of the most iconic characters from the original Fable. We’re excited for players to find out more about Jack’s role in our reimagined Albion. You can find out more about Isabel, as well as 10 other major characters, in XBOX Wire’s cast reveal feature.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Albion on February 23, 2027, with early access for the Premium Edition beginning February 18. Find out more and pre-order now at fablethegame.com.
Gears of War: E-Day – Emergence Begins October 6
XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, included with Game Pass, and is XBOX Play Anywhere – see developer website for other platforms
Revealed center stage at XBOX Games Showcase, the world premiere gameplay demo for Gears of War: E-Day dropped viewers into the terror of E-Day – the moment the world fell and the bond between Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago began. The Gears of War: E-Day Direct followed with a deeper look, pairing the series’ brutal tone with gameplay that feels like Gears but plays like new.
Pre-order today to secure early access to the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, beginning August 6, 2026.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches July 28
XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, included with Game Pass, and is XBOX Play Anywhere – see developer website for other platforms
Halo Studios confirmed that Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026, with up to five days of early access beginning July 23. Pre-orders are available now across XBOX, Steam, and PlayStation, with the game also available day one with XBOX Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The segment also debuted the New Missions Trailer, offering the first look at Operation: METEORITE, the three new missions included with Halo: Campaign Evolved, featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson on a clandestine UNSC operation behind enemy lines. Find out more about Operation: METEORITE, all the available editions (including a spectacular Collector’s Edition), and more on XBOX Wire.
Minecraft Dungeons II Offers a New Adventure on September 29
XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, included with Game Pass, and is XBOX Play Anywhere – see developer website for other platforms
Drop your pickaxe and grab a sword because Minecraft Dungeons II is back with an all-new adventure, unexplored lands, mysterious locations, and a growing threat to the Overworld. We revealed an exclusive new trailer featuring gameplay from the sequel to the hit dungeon crawler. New environments, tougher enemies – including the terrifying Twisted Warden – and more ways to customize your character with new items.
Minecraft Dungeons II arrives on September 29. Pre-order today and get two hero skins, the Twisted cape, and the Twisted chicken pet!
Senua: A Bold New Step for the Hellblade Universe in This 2027 Action-Adventure
XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, included with Game Pass, and is XBOX Play Anywhere – see developer website for other platforms
Senua was a surprise reveal at the show, a new action-adventure game from Ninja Theory, set in the Hellblade universe. Senua, a Celtic warrior, is trapped between life and death in a fractured vision of purgatory. She must fight to reach the afterlife and reunite with those she loved and lost, battling forces that threaten everything she believes in.
The announce trailer showcased bold new action-adventure gameplay, with tactical combat challenging you to overcome multiple enemies by mastering a range of weapons and special focus abilities. In world born from Senua’s mind, players can look forward to exploring a vivid, interconnected world with fantastical boss fights and puzzles of perception.
Set after the events of Hellblade II, existing fans will love this fresh new direction, while offering the perfect entry point for new players when it arrives next year. We spoke to Ninja Theory to find out more and answer the biggest questions about Senua right here on XBOX Wire.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Is the First Original Spyro Game in Almost Two Decades
XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud, included with Game Pass, and is XBOX Play Anywhere – see developer website for other platforms
Toys for Bob announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first completely original Spyro game in almost 20 years.
Following the success of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, the studio is bringing the iconic purple dragon back in a brand-new adventure featuring a new world, expanded exploration, and gameplay innovations – while true dragon flight allows players to freely soar through the game’s environments. Longtime Spyro voice actor Tom Kenny returns, with Toys for Bob promising more details on the highly anticipated title in the months ahead. Spyro: A Realm Beyond takes flight in Spring 2027 – find out more in ou
