January 22, 2026 · organised by Microsoft · 4 games, 1 premieres
Xbox opened 2026 with four longer developer segments: Playground Games' first real look at Fable and the Japan-set Forza Horizon 6 with a May 19 date, Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation, and a surprise reveal of Double Fine's pottery brawler Kiln.
Official Announce Trailer
Double Fine's surprise: a 4v4 online brawler where the pot you throw on the wheel decides your armour and abilities. Out this spring.
Gameplay Teaser Trailer
First gameplay of Japan, the largest and densest Horizon map yet, customizable garages and 550 cars; out May 19, PS5 later in 2026.
Game Freak explains Emma, her blight powers and the dog Koo, whose skills come from a time-slowing menu; summer 2026, day one in Game Pass Ultimate.
Gameplay Teaser
First in-depth look at Playground's Albion: character creation, the new morality system, combat and the living NPC population. Autumn 2026, also on PS5.
