The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 and the Gears of War: E-Day Direct just concluded, and we got to see some amazing trailers and announcements during both shows. If you missed the showcase, we have a complete recap for you below featuring all trailers, news, and announcements.
Everything Announced During XBOX Games Showcase 2026
Gears of War: E-Day
XBOX started the showcase strong with our first look at Gears of War: E-Day and also announced its release date. It is coming out on October 6, 2026. It is also an Xbox console exclusive game and will be playable with Xbox Game Pass on day one.
Fable
Next up, we got a brand-new look at Fable. It is launching on February 22, 2027.
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo: Campaign Evolved showcased new missions for its upcoming launch. It launches on PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, PS5, and Xbox on July 28, 2026. Pre-orders are now open
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio announced the release date of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy in its new trailer. It is coming out on August 27, 2026.
Persona 4: Revival
Pre-orders for Personal 4: Revival are now live for XBOX platforms. It launches on February 18, 2027.
State of Decay 3
State if Decay 3 received a new trailer at the showcase, revealing the first-ever look at the gameplay. No release window was announced at this point.
Sea of Thieves
Custom seas are coming to Sea of Thieves on June 10, 2026, in Season 20.
Metro 2039
We got our first official look at Metro 2039’s gameplay. Metro 20239 launches on February 23, 2027, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud and PS5.
Bad Magpie
It is slated for release in 2027 on XBOX and will be playable Day One with Xbox Game Pass.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember
KOIE TECMO showcased a new trailer for Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, a brand-new title coming to Xbox Series X|S, Cloud, PC and PS5 in 2027.
Join Us
Join Us is a brand-new game where you build your cult, recruit new members, and build your compound. It launches on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Cloud in March 2027.
Senua
Senua is the third game in the epic saga, and it is coming out in 2027 on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Fallout 76 Infestations Free Trial and Daily Rewards Trailer
Fallout 76 is offering free daily rewards from June 7 to June 15, 2026.
DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations
DOOM: The Ages – Revelations is a brand-new expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages and is coming to all platforms on July 7, 2026.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour
Crazy Taxi: World Tour is the brand-new title in the chaotic, nostalgic franchise. It launches in 2027.
Xbox Series X25 Anniversary Edition
Microsoft is releasing a special edition Xbox Series X for its 25th Anniversary.
Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North Expansion
Age of Empires IV is getting a brand-new expansion, Raiders of the North. It arrives in Fall 2026.
Minecraft Dungeons II
Minecraft Dungeons is getting a sequel, Minecraft Dungeons II, and it arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 on September 29, 2026.
Magicians: The Devil’s Deal
Magicians: The Devil’s Deal is a new magician game in which you will become the ultimate trickster. It comes out on Xbox Series X|S and PC soon.
Valor Mortis
Valor Mortis is a set in the twisted vision of the Napoleonic Wars where you play as William, a former soldier who rises from death and must confront the true cost of destiny, loyalty, and empire. It is coming on XBOX on September 24, 2026.
The Elder Scrolls Online – The Thieves Guild
The Thieves Guild is coming back to The Elder Scrolls Online.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
World Update 22 brings US National Parks to the game on July 4, 2026, along with National Championship Air Races in Fall 2026.
Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is now available on Xbox Series X|S, MS Windows, and Cloud, with the Hidden Mountain update arriving in July 2026
Castlevania Belmont’s Curse
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches October 15, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S and Cloud.
Vivarium
Vivarium is a brand-new life-sim adventure featuring beautiful hand-illustrated art inspired by anime classics. Vivarium launches on Xbox Series X|S, MS Windows and Cloud in 2027.
Persona 6
We got a small teaser for Persona 6, for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond
We are getting a new Spyro game next year, and we got a small teaser trailer with some gameplay thrown in the mix as well. Spyro: A Realm Beyond launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud and PC in 2027.
Clockwork Resolution – The Heist
We got a brand-new look at Clockwork Resolution, which is now slated for release in 2027.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
The show concluded with a first look at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ mode.
Gears of War: E-Day Direct
The main showcase was followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct, which not only featured new trailers about the game but also revealed tons of new information about it.
Complete XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Direct and Gears of War: E-Day:
If you want to watch the entire XBOX Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War: E-Day Direct, we have it linked below:
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Which announcement, trailer, or news caught your eye during today’s XBOX Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War: E-Day Direct? Let us know in the comments section below.
