Tag: 2026
Feature 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In 2026
Updated for February!
Update: As mentioned, we're updating this feature on a monthly basis, and it's now been adjusted for February. We've taken a few games away, added a few in, and changed a handful of dates around for games like Forza Horizon 6. With 2026 now starting to kick into gear, it's time to look ahead at what this year has in store for...
News Here's A Look At The Updated Xbox Game Studios Roadmap For 2026 And Beyond
Following Xbox Developer Direct!
As we tick over into 2026 and move forward from Xbox Developer Direct, Microsoft's games pipeline for this year and beyond is looking a bit more certain - which means yep, you guessed it, Xbox fan Klobrille has dropped their latest Xbox Game Studios roadmap for the current year and
Feature Fable Could Finally Be Xbox's Big 'Game Of The Year' Contender, But There's One Problem
Hey, hey I wanna be a rockstar
There's been a long-running narrative for some time now that Xbox never quite seems to make the Game of the Year cut, particularly at The Game Awards showcase that happens each and every December. There's no doubt that Microsoft has produced some great games in recent years, but that big TGA award always seems to...
Guide Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Event Date, Start Times & What To Expect From The Showcase
It's going to be a big show for Microsoft
It's almost time for Xbox Developer Direct 2026! Yep, this year's edition of the team's January showcase takes place this week, with three games confirmed for the show already. So, we're going to gather up all the details you need to know for this next Xbox showcase, including when it begins, which games...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About Xbox Game Pass In 2026?
Is it still your primary way to play Xbox games?
It's been a good few months now since Microsoft overhauled its Xbox Game Pass service, with Premium taking hold as the platform's mid-tier option whilst Ultimate got a bunch of ne
Feature Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
It might be 12 years old, but it's still alive and kicking!
Although it didn't get much attention at the time, the Xbox One celebrated its twelfth anniversary just a couple of months ago on November 22nd, and it's amazing to say that this once-panned console is still very relevant in 2026! Yes, Microsoft might not be making first-party games for it...
News Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In February 2026
Some early predictions
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in February 2026? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but...
News StarCraft, Wolfenstein 3 & Fallout New Vegas Remake Could All Be In The Works Over At Xbox
With other big games also mentioned
As we shared earlier today in relation to Developer Direct, well-known Xbox reporter Jez Corden has put out a huge report/predictions piece on the future of Xbox in 2026 and beyond — and it namedrops some absolutely massive releases, even if they're still to be confirmed by their respective Microsoft development...
Feature Five Reasons Why 2026 Is One Of The Most Important Years In Xbox History
Get set for a busy 12 months
Ah, January 1st. A clean slate! A chance for everyone to start afresh and see where the next 12 months takes them. That's particularly important in the case of Xbox, as following an up-and-down 2025 which featured plenty of highs and plenty of lows, we're now entering a milestone year that promises historic moments...
Guide Xbox Game Pass In 2026: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games
Xbox Game Pass is already starting to fill up for 2026, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2026, you've come to the right place! Below, we've picked out the complete list of games announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2026 so far, and we'll keep updating this as more are announced...
Feature Xbox Game Pass Is Looking Great For 2026, But Only Six Games Have Release Dates So Far
A quick look at what's to come
With Xbox Game Pass getting a big overhaul a few months ago, all eyes are on Microsoft to deliver a big lineup in 2026 - particularly for Ultimate subscribers who are now paying $30 a month for the privilege of being subscribed. When it comes to Xbox first-party, we have some massive games planned for next year...
News Gears Of War: E-Day Is The Coalition's 'Most Ambitious Game Yet'
"Entirely built from scratch in Unreal Engine 5"
As part of Xbox's end of year message for 2025, developer The Coalition told Xbox Wire that Gears of War: E-Day is the team's "most ambitious game yet" - as it strives to build an experience that "feels like Gears and plays like new". Touching on what its 'most looking forward to
News Gears Of War: E-Day Confirmed For 2026 In New Xbox Game Pass Ad
"With Xbox Game Pass, play your way..."
Although it's been long assumed that Gears of War: E-Day was set to launch next year, the game hadn't gotten an official release window from Xbox - until now. Yep, a new Game Pass ad that premiered during The Game Awards has confirmed that Gears: E-Day is indeed coming out in 2026. You can see the tiny little
News Xbox Announces Developer Direct Showcase For January, Teases 'A Lot' Of Game Releases In 2026
Playground Games will definitely be part of Dev Direct
In the midst of everything happening at The Game Awards this evening, Variety has suddenly come out with a Matt Booty interview that reveals the Xbox Developer Direct showcase will officially be returning in January of 2026. Booty says there's way too much to fit into one show, but confirms...
News Xbox Teases 2026 Game Pass Lineup As It Delivers The Service's Final Update Of 2025
Game Pass is done with updates this year
Earlier today, Microsoft dropped its December Xbox Game Pass roundup - with 14 games coming to multiple tiers of the service in the next few weeks. The update stops at December 11th with the addition of Bratz: Rhythm & Style, and that's seemingly going to be our final XGP update for 2025 as the team begins to...
News 20+ Games Are Already Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In 2026
An impressive early lineup!
Can you believe it's just two months until the end of the year?! We've been quietly building an Xbox Game Pass list for 2026 since the first titles started being announced in the summer, and it's already grown into a really impressive lineup. There are loads of big hitters in here - Halo: Campaign Evolved, Forza Horizon...
Opinion Xbox Series X Still Hasn't Been Fully Utilised Yet, But 2026 Could Be The Year
So many proper 'next-gen' games coming
It's weird to make such a statement, but, I genuinely don't believe Xbox Series X has been properly taken advantage of almost five years into its lifecycle, and I'm surely not alone in that feeling. In recent years, we have finally started to see the cross-gen period fizzle out — which is good news for...
