Another instalment of Xbox Partner Preview aired today, delivering news and updates from our third-party partners around the globe with world premieres, new content, and much more.
The 30-minute broadcast was presented by our show voiceover artist – and the voice of Dispatch‘s Robert Robertson – Aaron Paul. We showed off 19 upcoming games – including 7 never-before-seen titles – 14 of which will be playable day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The broadcast kicked off with the world premiere of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, an upcoming first-person action game set in the World of Darkness universe, and concluded with another world premiere – Artificial Detective, a post-apocalyptic adventure featuring a robot sleuth and his young human sidekick.
Also in the show – a world premiere of Alien Deathstorm, the next first-person shooter from Rebellion set on a volatile alien world, and more details on Stranger than Heaven, the upcoming action-adventure title from RGG Studio. Even better – both of these titles will be available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
We also announced “Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven” – a new show where you’ll hear from some of the very special cast and creators of the game as they pull back the curtains for the first time on the world, story and intertwined characters within. The broadcast takes place on May 6. Find out more details about that show here.
There’s also new DLC coming to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2,which we showed a first look at, plus a whole host of other amazing games heading to Xbox in the very near future – including Hades 2, Dispatch, Super Meat Boy 3D, and many more.
If you didn’t catch the broadcast live, don’t fret, here’s our handy recap of everything announced during the show. Read on for more:
Alien Deathstorm
New from Rebellion (Atomfall, Sniper Elite) is Alien Deathstorm, an atmospheric first-person adventure where second-to-second survival hinges on responding to a monstrous, constantly shifting threat on a storm-blasted off-world colony. In the world premiere, we got a first glimpse of a settlement ravaged by violent weather conditions, and terrifying alien creatures, where figuring out what happened quickly evolves into a fight for survival.
Alien Deathstorm is heading to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available with Xbox Game Pass. Following the reveal, we spoke to Rebellion to dig deeper into the game’s setting, story and more, which you can read right here.
Artificial Detective
Our show closed with the world premiere ofArtificial Detective – a stylish, post-apocalyptic adventure. In the trailer, we meet a wise-cracking robot detective, tasked with his greatest case yet – finding out why humanity has disappeared. One twist in the mystery – a single human child has been left behind, and the pair must work together to solve the case, and save humanity, in an explosive third-person action adventure we can’t wait to see more of.
Artificial Detective arrives in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title. Learn more about the game in our interview with its developers, diving into the background and ideas behind the game, here.
Ascend to Zero
Bend time to save the world in Ascend to Zero. In this action roguelike, time is your ultimate weapon, and you are able to manipulate it to gain an edge in battle. Freeze foes in their tracks, gain a second or two to reset and reload, and make the most of your moments to utilize skills, abilities, and refine your run in this cyberpunk-inspired, pixel-art setting.
Ascend to Zero launches July 13, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available with Xbox Game Pass.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps
Explore the world of Bluey through a whole new lens in Bluey’s Happy Snaps!
Join Bluey and Bingo for a big, exciting adventure and capture all your favorite moments using Dad’s special camera. Discover brand-new locations from the show, snap picture-perfect poses of Australian wildlife, and get hands-on with ‘Play for Real Life’ activities. It’s all recorded in your one-of-a-kind scrapbook, featuring hundreds of collectibles to unlock!
Bluey’s Happy Snaps arrives for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud in Fall 2026. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available with Xbox Game Pass.
Dispatch
The episodic superhero hit is coming to Xbox! In Dispatch, you play Robert Robertson III – formerly known as the superhero Mecha Man – who is forced into a desk job as a dispatcher for a team of reformed villains-turned-superheroes after his iconic mech suit is destroyed. In this narrative-driven game with a comedic twist, you’ll manage a team of misfit heroes assembled to tackle emergencies across the city, all while navigating interpersonal relationships and the turbulence of office politics.
The full collection of episodes arrives this Summer on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title. You can learn more about this narrative adventure from developer AdHoc Studio here.
The Eternal Life of Goldman
Jump into a whimsical platformer coming to Xbox later this year. As the titular Goldman, you’ll explore a magical, hand-drawn world inspired by fairytales and myths. Your mission is to kill The Deity, a mysterious, fearsome creature that everyone knows about, but no one has ever seen. Equipped with his trusty cane and a unique host of abilities, Goldman must adventure across this vibrant landscape, each area and level lovingly crafted and colored by hand using classic frame-by-frame techniques.
The Eternal Life of Goldman launches in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and will be available with Xbox Game Pass. Even better – a demo is available today!
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
We got a fresh look at gameplay for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, alongside news that a beta for the title is coming on April 22, 2026, and that the game’s release window is now set for Spring 2027.
In this third-person action-RPG set in James S.A. Corey’s iconic universe, the power balance between Mars, and the Belt is on the edge of collapse. As your own custom Captain, you’ll gather a crew and forge your own path through a volatile solar system shattered by conflict.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available with Xbox Game Pass. Find out how to access the Beta, plus more details about the game, in our post here.
Forever Ago
Follow Alfred on a journey to unlock memories of his life in Forever Ago, an upcoming narrative adventure. Revisit beautiful locations from Alfred’s past, meet characters, and document his story with photographs in a single-player road trip that explores broken dreams, loss, and regret – but also courage, hope, and the power of friendship.
Forever Ago launches Fall 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available with Xbox Game Pass.
Frog Sqwad
Slapstick puzzle-platformer Frog Sqwad is hopping onto Xbox! Work with your friends to explore the sewers and secure food for The Swamp King. Use your exceptionally sticky, froggy tongue to traverse levels and bring back enough snacks to hit the food quota for the king – lest you become the food quota. With support for up to 8 players, it’s a fun co-hop-erative (sorry) option for your next game night.
Froq Sqwad launches June 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available with Xbox Game Pass.
Grave Seasons
Grave Seasons launches August 14, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud – and will be launching day one with Xbox Game Pass as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. In the latest trailer for this farming sim with a terrifying twist, your old cellmate writes an ominous letter about the new town you just moved to, Ashenridge. While it seems warm and welcoming at first, something is amiss beneath the surface.
In addition to the game’s release date being announced, developer Perfect Garbage also announced that a public demo is arriving soon – stay tuned for more details.
Hades II
The sequel to the critically acclaimed roguelike is coming to Xbox! As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll journey through a vast and ever-deepening mythical realm, battling the forces of the Titan of Time with the full power of Olympus at your side. Hades II builds upon its predecessor in a number of ways – new locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld once again.
Hades II launches April 14 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available day one with Xbox Game Pass. Find out more about the game and its grand Xbox debut in our article, here.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish
We opened the show with the world premiere of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, an upcoming first-person action game set in the World of Darkness universe. This atmospheric first trailer follows a team of hunters out to take down a dangerous vampire masquerading as law enforcement, before teasing some other locations you’ll explore.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is heading to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud in Summer 2027 – and will arrive as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. We have even more to share about the game in our interview with the developers.
Moosa: Dirty Fate
We saw another world premiere in Moosa: Dirty Fate, an upcoming action title set in Feudal Korea. An unknown, powerful force has swept your land, and with fields and crops withering to dust, the people have turned to the most extreme methods of survival. It’s up to you to track down the threat and save your subjects.
Painterly Korean-inspired landscapes paired with slick third-person combat gave us a first glimpse into Moosa: Dirty Fate, coming 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available with Xbox Game Pass.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse
Serious Sam is back in an explosive new shooter, unveiled today. In this new installment, five alternate-universe Sams must come together, work together and save the Shatterverse from the antics of the series’ god-like antagonist, Mental. The five Sams, all with their own unique abilities, must face off against hordes of ferocious enemies while taking advantage of a rich arsenal of powerful weapons. True to Serious Sam form, it looks like fantastic fun.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is on the way this year for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope DLC
Something huge is about to happen in the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone. GSC Game World has given us a first look at the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 in this announcement trailer.
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope DLC will let you take part in the conflict between two iconic factions of the Zone — Duty and Freedom. Visit the iconic Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the Iron Forest region, as well as other new locations across the Zone in this massive story that can take more than 20 hours to explore.
The DLC arrives this Summer for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud – find out much more in our breakdown from the developers.
Stranger Than Heaven
Stranger than Heaven is the next brand-new title from RGG Studio and, in a new trailer, we learned for the first time that the game’s story takes place across five different time periods, and five unique cities.
Want to find out more? We also announced “Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven” – a brand-new broadcast that will dive deeper into the setting, story, characters and much more, taking place on May 6.
Get the details of the upcoming show from our follow-up Wire post here.
Super Meat Boy 3D
Our favourite tiny meat sack is back in Super Meat Boy 3D, and there’s not much longer to wait – it’s coming on March 31! Experience a new take on the tough-as-nails platformer in a whole new dimension, test your reflexes against precise jumps and obscene obstacles, and uncover the secrets dotted across levels that get more and more brutal as you progress.
Super Meat Boy 3D will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and available with Xbox Game Pass.
Vaunted
Vaunted is another world premiere we showed today – a tactical RPG with explosive action and dynamic combat where turn-based planning is paired with real-time action to open up unique opportunities. Unravel the story of an expedition gone horribly wrong with the help of three extremely unreliable narrators, powerful weapons, unique special abilities, and a band of questionable allies.
Vaunted is coming to Xbox on PC later in 2026, keep an eye out for more details.
Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich action-RPG built around exploration and freedom, heading to Xbox Series X|S. You awaken as Rover with no memory, and join a diverse group of Resonators as you search for your past. Wuthering Waves’ vibrant, anime-style open world becomes your playground through a sleek selection of traversal mechanics – Rover can soar, swing, slide, and speed across areas on a motorbike to explore the world and battle foes with ease.
Wuthering Waves arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Xbox Game Pass in July 2026. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
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