Microsoft presented the main new products for 2026 during the Developer_Direct event, focusing on four productions intended for Xbox consoles, PC and Game Pass.
Forza Horizon 6, developed by Playground Games, will be available from May 19, 2026. The setting is Japan, with a map featuring different biomes and a higher density than previous chapters in the series. The car fleet at launch will include 550 models, including the 2025 GR GT Prototype and the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Among the new features of Forza Horizon 6 Features include customizable garages, The Estate feature, and Drag Meets and Horizon Time Attack modes. The title will be coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026.
Fable is scheduled for release in Fall 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5. The new installment in the series, developed by Playground Games, reimagines the Albion setting with an updated choice-and-consequence system. Footage shown showcased the character customization system and combat against various creature types. Fable will be available on day one in the Game Pass Ultimate catalog.
Game Freak has announced that Beast of Reincarnation will be released in summer 2026. It is an action RPG set in 4026 AD in a post-apocalyptic Japan. The story follows Emma, who can manipulate vegetation, and her canine companion Koo. The gameplay of Beast of Reincarnation It combines the protagonist's real-time attacks with a tactical menu that slows down time for the dog's abilities. The game offers three selectable difficulty levels.
Kiln, developed by Double Fine, is a 4-on-4 multiplayer brawler scheduled for release in spring 2026. The game is based on the creation of ceramic armor using a virtual potter's wheel; the physical characteristics of the artifacts determine their combat abilities in the arena. In addition to Xbox and PC platforms, Kiln It will be released on PlayStation 5 and Steam. A closed beta phase is planned before launch.
All the titles presented support the Xbox Play Anywhere feature. The event also referenced the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Xbox brand, confirming that new information on Gears of War: E-Day e Halo: Campaign Evolved.