Microsoft has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will launch on October 6th, 2026. While initially it seemed like this game may also come to PS5, it is now the first game in a renewed push from Microsoft to have console exclusives once again. 

Xbox head Asha Sharma confirmed the game's exclusivity, making the decision to only bring the game to Xbox consoles, as well as PC via multiple storefronts. Clockwork Revolution, the next game from InXile, will also be an Xbox console exclusive, but the likes of Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved will still come to PS5.

The new gameplay demo for Gears of War E-Day gives us an in-depth look at what to expect from the new game. As expected, the campaign will follow Marcus and Dominic as they begin to fight the Locust during their first arrival on Earth. Gameplay is supposed to be reminiscent of the original game, but with an important evolution on the cover system, allowing for more dynamic and interesting levels.

While the gameplay showcase primarily focused on the campaign, Gears of War E-Day is also going to ship with full multiplayer, including classic PvP modes, alongside a revamped co-op horde mode with support for up to 12-player matches. There will be an open beta for the multiplayer modes in August, so keep an eye out for that if you want to try before you buy.

Gears of War E-Day will be available for PC via Steam and the Xbox App / Windows Store, as well as on Xbox Series X/S consoles. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will get full access to the game at launch.

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All the way back in 2019, Microsoft kicked off the announcements for this current generation with a teaser for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. Finally launching many years later in 2024, the sequel was met with a somewhat mixed reception owing to its relative lack of gameplay. The team at Ninja Theory seem to have taken this feedback to heart, officially unveiling ‘Senua’ alongside what appears to be tons more gameplay opportunities.

Making the surprise announcement during Microsoft’s recent Xbox Games Showcase, Ninja Theory officially showed off Senua.

The 3rd entry in the studio’s Hellblade series, this upcoming 2027 title is described as “a new action-adventure set in the Hellblade universe” in which “Senua, a Celtic warrior, is trapped between life and death in a fractured vision of purgatory. She must fight to reach the afterlife and reunite with those she loved and lost, battling forces that threaten everything she believes in.”

While it is too early to tell, the trailer shared does seem to show off plenty more gameplay opportunities when compared to the previous entries, including moments of stealth, more free-flowing combat and what appears to be dynamic enemy placements.

This matches previous rumours from earlier this year, in which it was claimed that a new Hellblade game was in development with a focus on being “a bit more interactive than Hellblade 1 and 2.”

Of course, we will have to wait for a bit more of a concrete look at gameplay before coming to any conclusions, but it seems as though Ninja Theory have taken feedback from Senua’s Saga and will be doubling down on gameplay for this upcoming entry.

Senua officially comes to Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and Steam sometime in 2027.

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2026 is a big year for Xbox. Alongside the many different sweeping changes which are being conducted both behind-the-scenes and directly as a result of fan feedback, this year represents the Xbox’s 25th anniversary. As they have done for previous milestones, Microsoft have now announced the limited edition Xbox Series X25 – featuring a throwback translucent green design.

Officially announced during the recent Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft showed off the Xbox Series X25 – a limited edition console celebrating the brand’s 25th anniversary in the gaming industry.

Arriving this November, the console includes a ton of hallmarks to the early 2000s gaming space, featuring a bright green translucent case for both the console itself and the controller. 

Additionally, the classic ABXY buttons have been redesigned to look closer to the original, with the Xbox button taking on a green glow – calling back “to the moment the first green ‘X’ burst onto the scene.”

Neither a price nor a unit count has been provided, and so we will have to wait and see how plentiful this limited edition system winds up being. That said, if you already own an Xbox Series X, Microsoft will also be selling the controller separately.

Official pricing and pre-order details are said to be provided “soon” so make sure to keep an eye out if you are wanting to get your hands on this special bit of hardware.

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The ‘rebooted’ DOOM trilogy has seen a ton of success following the release of its first entry back in 2016. Since then, each successive entry has taken a different approach when it comes to gameplay – for better or for worse depending on your preferred style. Taking yet another swing at evolving the formula, ID Software have officially announced and dated DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations, a campaign expansion featuring an unmasked DoomSlayer and his “all-new deadly Chain Spear.”

Officially announced during Microsoft’s recent Xbox Games Showcase, DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations is “an all-new campaign expansion that unleashes a brutal new chapter of the Slayer's saga.”

Set to release in just under a month on the 7th of July, this upcoming chapter sees the Slayer “wounded and betrayed” being “thrust into a merciless purgatory only escapable by confronting haunting truths and forging new strength with the help of a mysterious ally.”

Of course, DOOM is all about the gameplay, and in this regard Revelations is taking things in a different direction to the base game, offering players a brand new ‘Chain Spear’ which allows for increased mobility, directional movement and a breather from the base game’s focus on blocking. Additionally, ID Software have promised “deeper puzzles” and “new demons” alongside a ton of mysteries.

Last but not least, the expansion will also introduce the ‘Ripatorium 3.0’ adding 3 new maps; additional enemies; new weapons and ‘deeper’ customisation.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations officially launches on the 7th of July. No price has been provided, but all those who purchased either the premium edition or the collector’s bundle will receive the DLC for ‘free’ upon launch.

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In the nearly-a-decade since the initial release of ATLUS’ beloved Persona 5, there have been plenty of leaks and rumours discussing the next mainline entry in this now iconic series. Finally, after releasing a bunch of P5 spin-offs and crossing over with countless other IPs, ATLUS has officially announced that Persona 6 is real and is in development – though no release date was provided.

Making the announcement during Microsoft’s latest Xbox Games Showcase, ATLUS gave us our first official look at Persona 6. While details remain light, the colour scheme for this entry is a bright neon green, contrasted by the dark and dreary visuals of what appeared to be a cemetery.

Additionally, the teaser included some very Resident Evil-esque horror imagery, suggesting that the atmosphere for P6 will be more oppressive when compared to previous entries.

Of course, the Persona series has always toed the line between scary and chill vibes, and so we will have to wait and see what Persona 6’s more social aspects will look like. That said, based on what little we have seen so far, ATLUS is taking the series into a darker direction – perhaps closer to the stylings of its sister series Shin Megami Tensei.

Either way, with Persona 5 first releasing all the way back in 2016, it is exciting to know that Persona 6 is actually real and will come out sooner or later on current-gen Xbox, PlayStation and PC (and will be a day-one Game Pass addition).

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This year's Xbox Games Showcase was a good one for fans of the Persona series, as the presentation delivered not only the first proper look and release date for Persona 4 Revival, but also dropped the official announcement of the next main entry in the series, Persona 6. Unfortunately, the roughly 1-minute-long teaser showed very little of the game, preferring to go all-in in the eeriest atmosphere we have seen for the series to date, surpassing even the cryptic Persona 5 teaser with its question challenging players to break their chains and obtain emancipation and freedom. This choice seems deliberate, […]

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Where Winds Meet arrived on PC and PS5 in November 2025, and shortly after on iOS and Android mobile devices in December 2025. Today, as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 for Summer Game Fest, it is finally arriving on Xbox Series X/S consoles. The open-world action adventure from publisher NetEase and developer Everstone Studio was shadow-dropped during today's event, and you can go download and play it on your Xbox Series consoles, now. It's a free-to-play adventure that you'll be able to reach through the Xbox PC app, Xbox Cloud and an Xbox Game Pass subscription as it […]

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February 2027 is setting out to be a month to remember for role-playing game fans all over the world, as it will see Fable and Persona 4 Revival square off in the span of a few days. A new trailer shown during the Xbox Games Showcase confirmed that the remake of the fourth entry in the series by Atlus will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 18, 2027, as previously rumored. This is the same day Fable will become available in early access reserved for those with the Premium Edition, and 5 days before its […]

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Xbox kicked off its Xbox Games Showcase 2026 with Gears of War: E-Day, to help tee up the specialized direct event the game would have after the showcase by revealing its October 6, 2026, release date and the fact that it would be an Xbox console exclusive, as was rumoured hours before the showcase. After seeing every major Xbox franchise make its way to PlayStation and in some cases, Nintendo, E-Day marks the return of Xbox console exclusives, though it's not entirely certain how far this new approach to exclusives stretches. We just saw Forza Horizon 6 arrive on PS5 […]

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Fable was supposed to be among the games launching in this packed 2026, but Xbox and Playground Games eventually had to delay the game to early 2027 to avoid releasing too close to Grand Theft Auto VI. During today's Xbox Games Showcase, we learned that the next entry in the series will launch on February 23, 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, with early access for the Premium Edition starting from February 5. Besides confirming the game's release date, today's trailer introduced Isabel (played by Hayley Atwell), the Hero of Wraitmarsh and the game's […]

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It's been almost six years since the announcement of State of Decay 3, but the long wait might soon pay off. In April, developer Undead Labs opened registrations for a limited Alpha test that took place in May; now, with three days left before the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Windows Central's Jez Corden shared that the game will not only be featured there but will also showcase its newfound triple-A feel. It's almost certain we'll see State of Decay 3 at the showcase too, given that it's already in private Alpha testing with a small subset of the community alongside […]

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Ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase as part of Summer Game Fest 2026, the first batch of Xbox Game Pass games for June 2026 has been revealed, and so far its a wave of indie games to start the month with a heavy-hitting JRPG in Persona 5 Royal. 'So far' is the key phrase though, because it wouldn't be a surprise if there are some shadow-drop reveals set for the upcoming showcase. Of course, it's never a guarantee, but Xbox has made a habit of including shadow-drop releases in its showcases, with games players can download on the service immediately […]

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The Xbox Games Showcase returns to the Summer Games Fest season this year, but while the format remains the same, everything at the company has changed. With a new leadership team, led by head Asha Sharma, and the goal of reclaiming fans' goodwill following the disastrous "Everything is an Xbox" campaign, this year's showcase marked a sort of new beginning for the entire brand, returning to console exclusives. Official Livestream Everything Announced First-Party & Xbox Game Studios Highlights Partner & Global Developer Showcases Last updated: June 8, 2026

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Xbox has announced it will once again host a showcase during Geoff Keighley's annual Summer Game Fest event, which is set to return this year from June 5 to 8 in Los Angeles. Xbox's event will take place on June 7, 2026, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BT, and just like last year's show was followed by a dedicated look at The Outer Worlds 2, this year's show will be followed by a dedicated look at Gears of War E-Day. The showcase will be what we've come to expect - a look at gameplay from upcoming titles […]

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