Last updated on March 26, 2026
The wait is finally over and we’re diving straight into the Xbox Partner Preview March 2026. Honestly, these third-party showcases are often better than the main events because they cut the fluff and get right to the games we’ll actually be playing soon. I’m tracking every single reveal live as it happens, so if you can’t watch the stream, just keep refreshing this page for the latest updates on Game Pass arrivals and world premieres.
I’ve got my eyes glued to the screen for Ryu Ga Gotoku’s newest project, Stranger Than Heaven—those devs never seem to miss. We’re also expecting some fresh footage from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 expansion and a better look at The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. It’s shaping up to be a packed thirty minutes of trailers, and I’ll be right here breaking down what’s worth your hype and what’s just filler. Let’s see what Microsoft’s partners have cooked up for us this time.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish
Hunter: The Reckoning is making a comeback with a brand-new game, more than 20 years after its last tabletop RPG adaptation. The new entry, Hunter: The Reckoning Deathwish, published by Nacon, is set to launch on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC in summer 2027.
Whutering Waves
Kuro Games is finally bringing Wuthering Waves to Xbox after its earlier release on PS5 and PC. The free-to-play open-world RPG with gacha mechanics is set to land on Xbox Series X/S this July.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Owlcat Games is working on The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a Mass Effect-style RPG set for spring 2027. A closed beta arrives next month, but only for higher-tier editions.
Grave Seasons
What happens when a cosy farming sim gets twisted by a supernatural serial killer? That’s the idea behind Grave Seasons. Alongside farming and relationships, you’ll also investigate murders in the town of Ashenridge. Developed by Perfect Garbage and published by Blumhouse Games, it launches on Xbox Series X/S on August 14.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse
After four years, Croteam brings back Serious Sam in Serious Sam: Shatterverse. The game delivers chaotic co-op action for 1 to 5 players across shifting worlds, launching on Xbox Series X/S later this year.
Stranger Than Heaven
Stranger Than Heaven has looked impressive since its early days as Project Century. The story spans multiple eras and cities, delivering a large-scale narrative with open-world elements and real-time combat similar to Like a Dragon. There’s no release date yet, but it’s confirmed for Xbox Series X/S.
Super Meat Boy 3D
16 years after first showed up with its brutal gameplay, the series is finally going 3D. Team Meat has set the release for March 31, hitting PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Forever Ago
Annapurna Interactive has revealed Forever Ago, a more personal road trip story from German indie studio Third Shift. You follow Alfred heading north after a tragedy, using a camera to piece things together. It’s out this autumn on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC.
Ascend to Zero
Ascend to Zero developed by Flyway Games, the game lets you freeze time in combat, steal seconds from enemies, and use powerful weapons and items. It launches on July 13 for Xbox Series X/S, Game Pass, and PC.
Dispatch
Dispatch is a witty and chaotic superhero comedy, it will launch to Xbox Series X/S this summer.
Alien Deathstorm
Alien Deathstorm, the latest from, an off-world colony battles a catastrophic mega-storm while being overrun by bloodthirsty aliens. It’s coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC next year.
Frog Sqwad
Panic Stations’s Frog Sqwad is a chaotic multiplayer for up to eight frogs, swinging through sewers and solving physics puzzles. It launches on Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass this June.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps
The animated series Bluey returns with Bluey’s Happy Snaps, a photo-powered adventure where players explore familiar spots, play with toys, and capture fun moments with Bluey’s camera. Coming this autumn to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
STALKER 2
Players will explore two new regions, including the Chornobyl plant, discover new weapons and gear, and tackle new quests and hubs. Coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC this summer.
MOOSA: Dirty Fate
Iggymob presents Moosa: Dirty Fate, a sword-swinging adventure with terrifying monsters set in 17th-century Korea. Players face a curse and must save their people. Coming to Xbox Series X/S, Game Pass, and PC next year.
The Eternal Life of Goldman
Weappy Studio’s The Eternal Life of Goldman features hand-drawn visuals and follows an old man and his walking stick on a whimsical adventure. It’s playable now on Xbox Series X/S and will also arrive on Game Pass.
Vaunted
Vaunted is a tactical RPG blending explosive action with turn‑based planning and real‑time moments. It follows a failed expedition with unreliable narrators, odd allies, and unique abilities. The game is slated for Xbox and PC in 2026, with no specific release date yet.
Hades 2
This time, Supergiant Games puts players in the role of Zagreus’ sister, Melinoe, in Hades II. It launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass on April 14.
Artificial Detective
Closing out the showcase was the world premiere of Artificial Detective, a post‑apocalyptic adventure featuring a robot sleuth and a lone human child solving the mystery of humanity’s disappearance. The game is expected to arrive in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and cloud.
I write for Need4Games, mostly keeping track of what’s coming next. I cover showcases and release updates, put together quick lists when you just want the highlights, and I’ll post Steam deal roundups when the sales get wild. I play a lot of games, so I tend to look at games through that lens. No overthinking, just: what it is, why it’s interesting, and if it’s actually worth your time. I also stream now and then on Twitch.
