The 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase has concluded, revealing a packed lineup of new titles, exclusive announcements, gameplay updates, and more. The one-hour presentation offered a comprehensive look at what's to come for Xbox and PC players.
Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch as a console exclusive for Xbox Series X/S and PC on October 6, 2026. Set 14 years before the original Gears of War, players will control Marcus Fenix and Bravo Squad during the Locusts' Emergence Day. The campaign will feature 4K/60 FPS with hardware-based ray-tracing, and multiplayer will support 120 FPS.
Further details emerged for several other anticipated titles. Fable, starring Hayley Atwell as Isabel Hero Of Wraithmarsh, is slated for February 23, 2027, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Halo: Campaign Evolved will release on July 28, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, featuring prequel missions. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy arrives August 27, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, putting players in the role of Sophia.
Persona 4 Revival is scheduled for February 18, 2027, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with its first gameplay trailer shown. State of Decay 3 is also set for 2027, launching across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Sea of Thieves will introduce "Custom Seas" in its Season 20 update, allowing for custom multiplayer modes and multi-crew hangouts.
Metro 2039 is planned for 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, showcasing new gameplay and the character "Fuhrer Hunter." Bad Magpie will launch in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S and PC, described as an open-world action game where players embody a one-winged magpie. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember is set for 2027, heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, featuring a new Phoenix ability.
Join Us, a 1-4 player co-op survival experience, is planned for Xbox Series X/S and PC with no release date yet. Senua, an action-adventure game in the Hellblade universe, is also targeting 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. An expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages, titled Revelations, is set to release on July 7, 2026, introducing a new javelin weapon.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour is coming in 2027 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, marking a new entry in the series. The Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection, celebrating the original 2002 console, will launch in November. Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition will introduce two new civilizations, the Vikings and the Scots, this fall.
Minecraft Dungeons II is scheduled for September 29, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Magicians: The Devil's Deal, a first-person action game with Dishonored-like elements, will be an Xbox Series X/S and PC exclusive in 2027. Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike set during the Napoleonic Wars, will launch September 24, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
In other updates, The Elder Scrolls Online begins its restructured seasonal approach on July 8. Fallout 76's "Infestations" update is available now, adding new legendary weapons and armor mods. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's World Update 22 arrives July 4, 2026, adding numerous National Parks and Monuments. Where Winds Meet is now available on Xbox Series X/S, with a "Hidden Mountain" expansion planned.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will release on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, set 23 years before Castlevania III. Vivarium is coming in 2027 to Xbox Series X/S and PC. Persona 6 was revealed with a green color theme, though details remain scarce. Spyro: A Realm Beyond is set for Spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, pitting Spyro against the invading Scavs.
Clockwork Revolution is a 2027 Xbox console exclusive for Series X/S and PC, featuring a time travel mechanic. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, including its DMZ mode, is slated for October 23, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.