Live Updates: All Announcements from March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview
Microsoft hosted the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview livestream to highlight third-party projects coming to Xbox. The presentation began at 10am PT / 1pm ET on YouTube and Twitch. Filmogaz.com provided Live Updates: All Announcements from March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview during the show.
Event overview
The show focused on third-party games headed to Xbox consoles and Game Pass. Developers shared new trailers, gameplay, betas, and release windows. Several titles received firm dates or seasonal launch windows.
Major premieres and release dates
- Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish — Global premiere for this first-person action game set in the World of Darkness. It targets summer 2027.
- Wuthering Waves — Kuro Games confirmed an Xbox arrival in July 2026. It will come to PC, Cloud, Game Pass, and Xbox Series X|S.
- The Expanse: Osiris Reborn — Owlcat revealed gameplay, plus a beta on April 22, 2026. The release window is spring 2027.
- Grave Seasons — Perfect Garbage and Blumhouse Games set a release date of August 14, 2026. A demo will arrive ahead of launch.
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse — The new entry lands in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Stranger Than Heaven — Ryu Ga Gotoku revealed footage showing five eras across five cities. More arrives during an Xbox Presents special on May 6.
- Super Meat Boy 3D — The 3D platformer launches March 31, 2026. Platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Dispatch — The episodic superhero game will reach Xbox platforms in summer 2026. It appears on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Cloud.
- Alien Deathstorm — Rebellion showed a first trailer for this atmospheric first-person adventure. It is due in 2027.
- Frog Sqwad — The friendslop co-op game narrowed its window to June 2026 for Xbox platforms.
- Bluey’s Happy Snaps — A picture-taking adventure set for fall 2026. Platforms include PC, multiple Nintendo systems, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope — GSC Game World announced this DLC for Heart of Chornobyl. It launches in summer 2026 and centers on Duty versus Freedom.
- Vaunted — A new stylish sci-fi tactical RPG revealed at the show. It is slated for Xbox on PC before 2027.
- Hades 2 — Supergiant confirmed an Xbox release on April 14, 2026. It arrives on Xbox on PC, Cloud, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Artificial Detective — A first look at this third-person robot detective game closed the show. It targets a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Betas, demos and follow-ups
Several developers shared playable milestones. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will run a beta on April 22, 2026. Grave Seasons will offer a demo before its August launch.
Upcoming showcases
Ryu Ga Gotoku plans a dedicated showcase on May 6. That presentation will expand on Stranger Than Heaven. Filmogaz.com will report further details live.
Platforms and Game Pass
Many announced projects will appear on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. Several titles will also join Game Pass. Cloud support featured in multiple reveals.
Coverage for this roundup was written by Michael Cripe for Filmogaz.com. Follow ongoing updates for new trailers and release confirmations.
