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Xbox Confirms Developer Direct 2026 Showcase for Later This Month — Here Are the Games to Expect

  • Xbox announced the fourth Developer_Direct livestream for January 22 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, featuring news and gameplay as part of its 25-year celebrations.
  • The Developer_Direct platform is a pre-recorded livestream led by studios, focusing on a smaller slate to preview this year’s slate with developer-led segments on official Xbox channels.
  • More specifically, Xbox highlighted two Playground Games projects: Fable and Forza Horizon 6, with the latter getting a deep-dive on its Japan setting, while Game Freak presents Beast of Reincarnation starring Emma and Koo.
  • Viewers can expect the gameplay debut of Forza Horizon 6 and revealed features, plus the first extended look at Fable and developer-led gameplay footage this month.
  • After last summer's Xbox showcase, this will be the first Developer Direct of 2026; Xbox hinted 2026 will be major for players with franchise returns and new titles, but it remains unclear if surprises will appear.
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Gamespot broke the news in United States on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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