Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: Biggest Announcements and Reveals

Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 Highlights

The latest Xbox Partner Preview put the focus on third-party studios and packed a lot into its 30-minute runtime. Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games stood out during the broadcast, with fresh looks at Stranger Than Heaven, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. But those weren’t the only reveals. The showcase also delivered a long list of new games, release windows, platform details, and several Xbox Game Pass announcements.

Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish Reveal

Kicking off the showcase was Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, a new first-person action game set in the World of Darkness. The game follows a team of hunters tasked with taking down a dangerous vampire who is posing as a law enforcement officer. It is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud in Summer 2027.

Wuthering Waves Xbox Release Date

Wuthering Waves is coming to Xbox Series X|S in July 2026. This open-world action-RPG centers on recovering lost memories and joins the lineup of anime-inspired free-to-play games featured on Xbox.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Beta and Game Pass Launch

A new gameplay showing for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gave a closer look at the third-person action-RPG. The showcase also confirmed that the game’s beta begins on April 22, with a release window set for Spring 2027. It will be available as an Xbox Play Anywhere title for PC and console, and it is also scheduled for a day-one Xbox Game Pass launch.

Grave Seasons Release Date and Demo

Grave Seasons blends farming sim mechanics with a darker angle. It launches on August 14 for PC and console and will be available as both an Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere title. Developer Perfect Garbage also confirmed that a demo is on the way.

Serious Sam: Shatterverse Announced

A brand-new Serious Sam game was revealed with Serious Sam: Shatterverse. The game features five versions of Sam from across the Shatterverse, each with a distinct ability and a selection of weapons. Together, they are up against the series’ god-like antagonist, Mental. The game is slated to arrive later this year for PC and console.

Stranger Than Heaven New Trailer Details

RGG Studio’s new IP, Stranger Than Heaven, got a new trailer that revealed a story spanning five different time periods and five unique cities. The studio also said more details will be shared during another Xbox Presents broadcast on May 6.

Super Meat Boy 3D Release Date

Super Meat Boy 3D is arriving on March 31 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. The platformer will also be available through Xbox Game Pass, giving players quick access to the latest entry in the series.

Forever Ago Coming to Xbox Game Pass

Forever Ago is a narrative adventure centered on Alfred as he revisits places from his past. Described as a single-player road trip with emotional highs and lows, the game is set to launch on PC and console in Fall 2026. It will also be available through Xbox Game Pass.

Ascend to Zero Release Date and Gameplay

Ascend to Zero is a new roguelite built around time-based combat. Players can freeze enemies for a few crucial seconds, using time itself as a weapon. The game also features a cyberpunk and pixel-art-inspired visual style. It launches on July 13 for PC and console as both an Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Game Pass title.

Dispatch Xbox Launch Details

Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud in Summer 2026. The release includes the full series of episodes following a former superhero who ends up working a desk job as a dispatcher for a team of reformed supervillains-turned-superheroes. It will also support Xbox Play Anywhere.

Alien Deathstorm World Premiere

Alien Deathstorm made its world premiere during the event. The first-person adventure puts players in a fight for survival against violent weather and terrifying alien creatures in a storm-blasted off-world colony. The game is headed to PC and console and will launch as a day-one Xbox Game Pass title.

Frog Sqwad Release Window

Frog Sqwad is a cooperative game where players join frog companions to explore the sewers and gather food for the Swamp King. It launches in June 2026 for PC and console and will be available as an Xbox Play Anywhere title as well as through Xbox Game Pass.

Bluey’s Happy Snaps Announced for Xbox

Bluey’s Happy Snaps sends Bluey and Bingo on a new adventure built around discovering new locations, photographing Australian wildlife, and recording everything in a scrapbook. The game launches in Q3 2026 for PC and console and will be included with Xbox Game Pass.

Stalker 2: Cost of Hope DLC Revealed

A new expansion for Stalker 2 was announced with Cost of Hope DLC. The reveal teased a conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions, along with a mix of new and iconic locations to explore. The expansion is scheduled to launch in Summer 2026.

Moosa: Dirty Fate Reveal

Set in feudal Korea, Moosa: Dirty Fate introduced a world threatened by a powerful force that has pushed people toward extreme methods of survival. The third-person action game also stood out for its painterly visual direction. It is set for release in 2027 on PC and console as both an Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Game Pass title.

The Eternal Life of Goldman Demo and Launch Window

A new trailer for The Eternal Life of Goldman offered another look at its magical, hand-drawn world inspired by fairy tales and myths. The platformer remains on track for a 2026 release and is also set for a day-one Xbox Game Pass launch. A demo is available now.

Vaunted PC Release Window

Vaunted is a tactical RPG that mixes in dynamic gameplay elements. Its story follows an expedition that goes hilariously wrong and is retold by three deeply unreliable narrators. The game is scheduled to launch on PC later in 2026.

Hades II Xbox Release Date

Hades II is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud on April 14. The roguelike sequel sends players into the Underworld to fight the forces of Chronos, the Titan of time. It will launch as both an Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Game Pass title.

Artificial Detective Closing Reveal

The final reveal of the Xbox Partner Preview was Artificial Detective. This third-person adventure mixes post-apocalyptic themes with a highly stylized presentation. Players step into the role of a robot detective trying to solve what happened to humanity, with only a single human child remaining. The game launches in 2027 for PC and console and will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 Games List