What to Expect From Xbox’s January Showcase

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Based on previous years, the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 is likely to take place in late January, with January 22 emerging as a strong possibility. Microsoft typically announces the event a week or two in advance, often revealing some of the games that will appear.

Beyond Playground Games’ projects, Microsoft has no shortage of potential showcases. Titles like Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and other first- and second-party releases targeting 2026 could make appearances. As with past events, most showcased games are expected to launch day one on Xbox Game Pass, reinforcing Microsoft’s growing momentum heading into 2026.

[Nahid Hossen]

If RDR2 goes free on Epic, that would be one of the biggest giveaways ever.

[Abdul Khan]

Expecting updates, surprises, and hopefully some strong release windows.