Nothing like an Xbox Partner preview to find out the next news about Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass; especially focusing on the best studies for Microsoft platforms.
Third-party games star in this event: from well-known releases, such as Reanimal, 007: First Light or the promising Tides of Annihilation.
We analyzed the progress of these and other games at the event, with all the news and surprises. And dates, lots of dates! Pay attention to what’s coming next in the Xbox ecosystem.
ROG Xbox Ally X

ROG Xbox Ally X is the most powerful version of the first generation of the Xbox console, manufactured by Asus and with the Windows 11 operating system.
Armatus
First surprise of the event! An action game that combines hack n’ slash and shooting, in apocalyptic environments and against monsters of all types. Prepare to die again and again in 2026, on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
The Mount: Omen of Cthulhu
What do you think a cooperative adventure with a Lovecraftian setting? This is the proposal for this multiplayer title, which will arrive in the summer of 2026.
Dave the diver
In the end! You can now enjoy Dave the Diver on Xbox, both Series X/S and Xbox PC. What is more, In the Jungle expansion will arrive in early 2026.
Crow
What would these events be without a metroidvania? The impressive Crowsworn will be available on Xbox and PC (also available for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2) on a date to be determined.
Eco Generation 2
Apocalypse, robots, turn-based combat and an original mix of 3D graphics and pixel art: The award for the most innovative game at the event goes to Echo Generation 2, which will arrive on an undisclosed date for Xbox and PC.
Vampire Trackers
Vampire Survivors turns into a turn-based role-playing game with cards, dungeons and roguelite elements. It will come to all platforms “when it’s ready,” its creators say.
007: First Light
James Bond wouldn’t be the same without his Aston Martin, and this new trailer focuses on the Valhalla, the car model he’ll drive in the IO Interactive game. Remember: It will go on sale March 27, 2027.
Search on the road
A group of aliens decide to collect data from humans in the most unusual way: by running a gas station. A hilarious management sim coming to Xbox and PC in early 2026.
Total chaos
First shadow fall of the event: Total Chaos, a stunning first-person survival horror, comes to Xbox Series, PC and Game Pass starting today.
RESANIMALS
The leak is confirmed: the news from the authors of Little Nightmares, REANIMAL, will arrive on February 13, 2026.
Erosion
The pixelated western of Erosion is coming to its debut on PS5, Xbox Series and PC, in addition to Game Pass. We can enjoy it in 2026.
Zoopunk
Through a spectacular trailer, the creators of FIST present their new gameset in the same universe. Zoopunk looks brutal and will arrive on all platforms on an undisclosed date.
Clover
Another premiere now available on Game Pass, Xbox and PC: this roguelite slotwhich promises to be the new sensation after the balatro.
Hitman World of Murder
Eminem (and Slim Shady) join Hitman in the game’s next free mission. Available on all platforms December 1st.
Tides of Annihilation
New trailer for Tides of Annihilation, the overwhelming action game set in a ruined England. Jennifer English voices the protagonist, in a game that will arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, with no specific date yet.
Raji: Kaliyuga
All the mystique and mystery of India take shape in Raji: Kaliyuga, the impressive conclusion of the event. Available for Xbox Series X/S and PC, as well as Game Passwhen his debut happened… Whatever!
And that was our Xbox Partner Preview summary. Which event game do you prefer? Tell us in the comments!