Each Microsoft Sport Introduced on Xbox and PC in 2026

When it got here to video video games, 2025 was a reasonably good yr for Xbox.

We noticed the triumphant return of Ninja Gaiden with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Ninja Gaiden 4. Obsidian Leisure launched two video games: The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed. The Gears of Battle franchise made its return. We additionally noticed the discharge of extra first-party Xbox video games on the PS5.

What’s outstanding is that there are even larger video games on the horizon this yr. So with that in thoughts, we need to take a glimpse at what we will anticipate from Xbox this yr. Listed below are all of the Microsoft video games at the moment introduced for Xbox and PC, slated to launch in 2026.

9

Towerborne

Launch Date: February twenty sixth, 2026

Developer Stoic, finest recognized for The Banner Saga franchise, is ready to launch its first recreation in eight years.

Towerborne, initially deliberate to be a free-to-play recreation, is a “absolutely priced” ($24.95) side-scroller motion RPG beat ’em up that has been in Early Entry for over a yr.

Up to now, most early impressions are optimistic, particularly relating to the gameplay. The beat ’em up style has seen some nice video games as of late, most not too long ago Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Seeing one other potential hit within the style warms my old-school retro coronary heart. Towerborne will launch concurrently on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5.

8

Forza Horizon 6

Launch Date: Could nineteenth, 2026

It is exhausting to imagine that it has been 5 years because the launch of Forza Horizon 5. To be truthful, when you’re a PS5 proprietor, it was simply final yr, however the level stays. We’re at a degree within the Forza franchise the place the Horizon video games are higher than the “conventional” Motorsport collection.

I would not be stunned to see that pattern proceed with Forza Horizon 6, which is lastly taking the collection to Japan. After the success of Forza Horizon 5 and the open world playground that was Mexico, followers have all of the expectations on this planet to see what an open world Japan will seem like.

Given the optimistic reception that the PS5 model of Forza Horizon 5 had, proving that the gameplay nonetheless holds up at present, Forza Horizon 6 has all of the makings of one other smash-hit racer. At the moment, it is slated for a 2026 launch for PC and Xbox this Could, with a PS5 date nonetheless “TBA.”

7

Kiln

Launch Date: Spring 2026

One of many surprises from this yr’s Xbox Developer Direct is the announcement of Kiln, the newest recreation from Tim Schafer’s Double Superb Productions.

In typical Double Superb style, Kiln takes a novel, over-the-top idea and finds a approach to make it your personal. I can not consider anybody else able to making a pottery recreation sound enjoyable. Then once more, technically, Kiln is an, and I quote, “on-line, multiplayer, pottery social gathering brawler.”

Given Double Superb’s observe document of efficiently implementing distinctive concepts mixed with enjoyable social gathering video games ( you, Gang Beats), Kiln is definitely considered one of my most anticipated multiplayer video games of 2026.

6

Fable

Launch Date: Autumn 2026

Regardless of the quantity of hype I’ve for Forza Horizon 6, it isn’t my most anticipated 2026 Xbox title from Playground Video games. That might be the long-awaited reboot of Fable.

First introduced in 2020, the return of Fable brings again considered one of Xbox’s finest unique franchises. Ironic, contemplating the corporate’s present stance on unique video games (they do not see a degree in them), however the level stays. When it really works, Fable is likely one of the finest motion RPGs you may play. The unique didn’t dwell as much as the hype, but it surely’s nonetheless a stable Xbox RPG, and Fable 2 is even higher.

Now the franchise is now not underneath the purview of Peter Monyleux and his lofty guarantees. We all know what Playground Video games is able to, and I can not wait to see what they do with this one.

5

Gears of Battle: E-Day

Launch Date: 2026

The Gears of Battle franchise made its wonderful return in 2025 with Gears of Battle: Reloaded, the remaster of the unique Gears of Battle recreation.

It seems that Gears of Battle remains to be a blast to play, which is sweet information since we’re getting a prequel later this yr. Gears of Battle: E-Day takes place 14 years earlier than the occasions of the unique recreation and follows Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago in the course of the occasions of Emergence Day, when the Locust Horde emerged and attacked the floor world of Sera.

E-Day has lengthy been an vital second in historical past for the Gears of Battle franchise, and taking part in by means of the occasions that formed the world of Gears of Battle has been a very long time coming. Positive, there’s nonetheless that unresolved cliffhanger following Gears 5, however for now, it is simply good to see that the franchise nonetheless has a spot on the Xbox launch calendar.

4

Halo: Marketing campaign Advanced

Launch Date: 2026

Fable and Gears of Battle aren’t the one main Xbox franchises with new video games in 2026.

Halo could not have the identical cache and status at present that it did previously, however Halo: Fight Advanced remains to be probably the greatest FPS video games of all time. Although the shooter noticed a remaster in 2011 with Halo: Fight Advanced Anniversary, Halo: Marketing campaign Advanced is a from-the-ground-up remake of the unique Halo recreation. Count on reworked degree design, mission construction, and the introduction of recent talents to the Fight Advanced marketing campaign, first launched in later entries within the collection.

Along with releasing on Xbox and PC in 2026, it would even be coming to the PlayStation 5.

3

Grounded 2

Launch Date: TBA

One among Obisidian Leisure’s greatest strengths for Xbox and Microsoft has been their capability to give attention to a number of initiatives concurrently.

Along with releasing Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, the studio additionally launched Grounded 2 in Early Entry. A sequel to the cult basic survival recreation, Grounded 2 delivers extra of the “Honey, I Shrunk the Youngsters” fashion of gameplay, the place you are tasked with being shrunk right down to the scale of an ant and surviving in a public park.

Grounded 2 appears to up the ante with a bigger world, a stronger narrative, and much more to see and do. Technically, once more, the sport is already out in Early Entry, with a small probability of a 1.0 launch in 2026. Do not maintain your breath, although; the primary Grounded was in Early Entry for 2 years.

2

Clockwork Revolution

Launch Date: TBA

We have reached the portion of the 2026 Xbox video games listing the place these titles do not have an official launch date. The sport most certainly to be launched this yr is inXile Leisure’s Clockwork Revolution.

For lack of a greater time period, Clockwork Revolution appears quite a bit like a Steampunk model of BioShock. After all, that is not a foul factor. If something, I am hoping that we see extra of this recreation sooner relatively than later, particularly because it was first revealed in 2023.

2025 noticed a gameplay trailer launch in the course of the Xbox Video games Showcase in June, so there’s an opportunity Clockrock Revolution launches in 2026.

1

State of Decay 3

Launch Date: TBA

State of Decay 3 was first introduced in 2020 by means of a cinematic trailer. Since then, nonetheless, it has been principally radio silence, most likely as a result of it was introduced throughout preproduction.

We all know that the sport is utilizing Unreal Engine 5. By way of concrete particulars, nonetheless, it is nonetheless a thriller.

On the one hand, the sport wasn’t canceled as a part of the mass layoffs from Microsoft and Xbox in 2025. Alternatively, the truth that we have seen or heard nearly nothing concerning the recreation in 5 years is a trigger for concern. Who is aware of, perhaps it will be a shadow drop this yr?