Xbox has announced a new presentation and confirmed exactly when players can expect news about upcoming Game Pass additions and Microsoft gaming devices.

Xbox has repeatedly stated that 2026 will be a historic year for Microsoft’s gaming division. The Redmond-based company is entering a crucial phase for its future and has started January with news that will please many fans. After teasing the event in a December interview, the tech giant has now officially confirmed that a wave of announcements, new features, and surprises is on the way through a Developer Direct. Best of all, the exact date and time have now been revealed.

Developer Direct

Mark your calendars: the 2026 Developer Direct will take place on January 22 at 7:00 PM CET. Xbox has relied on this format in recent years to showcase projects from both Xbox Game Studios and external partners, and this January’s event will be no different. According to Xbox Wire, players will get a closer look at highly anticipated titles such as Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and other games coming to Game Pass and Xbox devices.

More specifically, viewers can expect the following highlights:

• Fable Xbox promises “the first in-depth look” at the fantasy RPG, one of the most anticipated games of 2026. The showcase will feature “stunning gameplay” alongside developer commentary, offering deeper insight into the world of Albion and the game’s core mechanics.

• Forza Horizon 6 A gameplay segment will reveal new features and demonstrate how Japan comes to life in the latest installment. The Playground Games team will also share details about the experience currently in development.

• Beast of Incarnation The action RPG from Game Freak will also be featured, with new information about the protagonist Emma, including details about her “innovative plant manipulation abilities.”

Xbox Sets Its Sights High for 2026

2025 has not been Xbox’s strongest year. In recent months, the company has made headlines for Game Pass price increases and lower-than-expected Xbox Series console sales. Even so, those leading the gaming division are looking ahead to 2026 with optimism, emphasizing ambitious plans tied to the brand’s 25th anniversary. This period will be used to present Xbox’s “future” to the world, fueling speculation and rumors about new devices, entirely new games, and strategies designed to capture players’ attention.

In any case, the January 22 Developer Direct marks the starting point for Xbox in 2026. With players set to get a first look at several anticipated titles and ongoing projects, there are plenty of reasons to tune in to Xbox’s official channels during the event.

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