Microsoft just wrapped up the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview after bringing 30 minutes of reveals for games like Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Hades 2, and more.
Although the presentation was only about half an hour long, Microsoft still managed to fill every second with news about games from its third-party partners. While Ryu Ga Gotoku showed up to unveil the five-era setting of Stranger Than Heaven and the first major S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 expansion, other highlights included an Xbox release date for Hades 2 and a first look at Rebellion’s Alien Deathstorm.
With nearly 20 announcements for Xbox fans to comb over, there was a lot to talk about during today’s showcase. Thankfully, we were able to gather all of the biggest news from the show for you here. You can see everything announced at the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview below.
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Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish Reveal Trailer Promises Return to the World of Darkness
The Xbox Partner Preview for March 2026 kicked off with the global premiere of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, a new first-person action game set in the World of Darkness universe. Footage from the game, which is due out in summer 2027, follows a group of hunters as they track down a vampire masquerading as a cop.
Wuthering Waves Sets July 2026 Release Window for Xbox Platforms
After coming to PC, mobile devices, and PlayStation 5 over the last few years, developer Kuro Games is finally bringing Wuthering Waves to Xbox. Players will see its action-RPG gameplay come to Xbox on PC, Cloud, Game Pass, and Xbox Series X | S sometime in July 2026.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Sets Beta and Launch Schedule With New Gameplay
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a third-person action RPG set in The Expanse universe, was one of the few games we knew would have some presence during today’s Xbox Partner Preview. Owlcat Games stopped by the show to deliver a fresh look at gameplay while promising to deliver a beta April 22, 2026, with its release window now also set for spring 2027.
Blumhouse Sets Grave Seasons Release Date for August 2026
Developer Perfect Garbage and publisher Blumhouse Games are bringing cozy gaming fans something they didn’t even know they wanted: horror. Grave Seasons, a farming sim with a dark twist, showed up for the Xbox Partner Preview to show off a new trailer, a release date of August 14, 2026, and a demo, which is coming soon.
Serious Sam Makes Unexpected Return in Shatterverse Later This Year
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is real, and it’s coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S in 2026. In its first trailer, we see the franchise’s explosive gameplay return as Sam Stone works with alternate versions of himself to once again battle Mental.
Stranger Than Heaven Trailer Reveals Multiple Eras With More to Be Revealed in May
Like a Dragon developer Ryu Ga Gotoku kept its promise to show up for the Xbox Partner Preview by revealing brand-new footage of its upcoming video game, Stranger Than Heaven. While its release date remains a mystery, the showing did come with the reveal that its story will take place across five different time periods and five unique cities. Expect RGG to unveil more when Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven premieres May 6.
Super Meat Boy 3D Release Date Brings a Gaming Icon Into New Spaces Next Week
Super Meat Boy 3D has long promised to bring one of the biggest names in indie games somewhere new, and now, thanks to its new trailer, we know that its release date is set for March 31 – next week. The wait for crushing 3D platforming comes to an end in just a few days when the game launches for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S.
Forever Ago Trailer Shows Off Serene Story Beats With Fall 2026 Launch Window
Forever Ago, a new narrative story from the minds at Third Shift and Annapurna Interactive, revealed more about how it will let players step into the shoes of Alfred as he embarks on a road trip adventure. Today’s trailer teases just flashes of moments of loss and regret ahead of its launch for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S fall 2026.
Ascend to Zero Trailer Bends Time With Action-Roguelike Gameplay and July Release Date
One of the more breakneck gameplay videos from today’s stream arrived in the form of the new Ascend to Zero trailer. Now set with a July 13, 2026, release date, players can expect to climb through its block-y worlds on PC and Xbox Series X | S.
Dispatch Swoops Onto Xbox Summer 2026
Dispatch made headlines when it brought its episodic superhero story to gaming fans on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 over the last few months, and now, it’s making plans to come to Xbox, too. Players on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox on PC, and Cloud can expect to learn more about Robert Robertson III when Dispatch launches summer 2026.
Rebellion Dares Players to Survive Extraterrestrial Weather in First Trailer for Alien Deathstorm
The Atomfall and Sniper Elite team at developer Rebellion is back with another atmospheric first-person adventure: Alien Deathstorm. This aptly-named title gave players a sneak peek at the violent weather and swarms of aliens that will threaten their survival when it launches in 2027.
Frog Sqwad Leaps Onto Xbox With June 2026 Release Window
Self-described friendslop co-op game Frog Sqwad has announced plans to jump to Xbox. While today’s trailer gave fans a look at how they’ll be able to use their tongue to solve puzzles (and mess with their friends), it also narrowed its launch window from 2026 to sometime in June.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps Brings an Animated Icon Back to Gaming in Fall 2026
Bluey and Bingo are at it again in Bluey’s Happy Snaps, a picture-taking adventure set in the world of everyone’s favorite blue heeler pup. Players can look forward to capturing special moments when it launches for PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S fall 2026.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope DLC Announced With Summer 2026 Launch
Developer GSC Game World returned for a cameo at the Xbox Partner Preview to announce that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting DLC called Cost of Hope. This first major expansion for its radioactive sequel plops players in a conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions for an all-new story. Expect to see it launch summer 2026.
Moosa: Dirty Fate Reveal Trailer Highlights Cutthroat Action in Feudal Korea
Gritty action was the true star of the reveal trailer for Gungrave G.O.R.E. developer Iggymob’s next game, Moosa: Dirty Fate. Set against a the backdrop of a bloody Feudal Korea, the footage highlighted third-person sword combat ahead of plans to launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S in 2027.
The Eternal Life of Goldman Trailer Mixes Old-School Animation With Whimsical Platforming Alongside New Demo Launch
Weappy and THQ Nordic presented some of the more memorable visuals from today’s showcase with the debut of a new trailer for their dreamy platformer, The Eternal Life of Goldman. It’s now coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S in 2026, with a demo out today.
Vaunted Revealed as Stylish New Sci-Fi RPG Coming Later in 2026
One of the Xbox Partner Preview’s world premieres was Vaunted, a new game that promises tactical RPG gameplay, unreliable narrators, and unique alien characters. It’s due out on Xbox on PC sometime before 2026 comes to a close.
Supergiant Brings Game of the Year Contender Hades 2 to Xbox Next Month
Melinoë began her mission to bring death to Chronos when Hades 2 launched for PC and Nintendo Switch consoles in September, and now, it’s coming to Xbox, too. Now set with an April 14, 206, release date, Hades 2 is primed to bring its critically acclaimed action-roguelike gameplay to Xbox on PC, Cloud, and Xbox Series X | S.
Artificial Detective Puts a Magnifying Glass Up to the Post-Apocalypse in First Trailer
The Xbox Partner Preview came to a close with a first look at Artificial Detective, a third-person adventure game starring a robot detective. Its debut trailer reveals a story that digs into the disappearance of humanity, teasing a case that players will get to crack wide open when launch arrives for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S in 2027.
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