Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 - Here's Everything That Was Announced

Here’s a summary of the major announcements from the Xbox Partner Preview in March 2026: The Eternal Life of Goldman: Weappy Studio's hand-drawn platform adventure is getting a demo on Xbox Series X|S and will come to Xbox Game Pass. Hades 2: Supergiant Games announced that the sequel to 2020's Hades will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass on April 14. This installment features Zagreus's sister, Melinoe, as the main protagonist. Vaunted: Lost Lake Games is developing this new tactical RPG, which combines real-time shooting with turn-based combat. Set in a vibrant galaxy filled with treasure hunters and crime syndicates, Vaunted will be available on PC and PC Game Pass later this year. Hunter: Grave Seasons: Perfect Garbage, published by Blumhouse Games, premiered a new trailer for this farming sim with a dark twist. Hunter: Grave Seasons will release on August 14, 2026, with a demo coming soon. The Reckoning - Deathwish: This all-new first-person action game, based in the World of Darkness universe, is scheduled to release in the summer of 2027 and will be available on PC and PC Game Pass in the fall of 2027.

Moosa: Dirty Fate: Iggymob developed this action game, which is set in 17th-century Korea and features sword-based combat against terrifying monsters. Revolving around themes of revenge, responsibility, and ambition, Moosa: Dirty Fate will be released on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and PC in 2027. Artificial Detective: Vivix's debut title is a decopunk action game set in a city overrun by rogue machines. Featuring survival, combat, and sandbox elements, the game boasts visuals created by veterans from companies behind Call of Duty, Control, Dead Space, and Love, Death & Robots. Artificial Detective is slated to arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2027. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope: GSC Game World is releasing an expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The expansion adds dozens of hours of content, including new regions, weapons, and missions within the Chornobyl Zone. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope will be available this summer for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Bluey's Happy Snaps & Quest for the Golden Pen - Autumn & Spring Arrivals on Multiple Platforms

Bluey's Happy Snaps: Based on the popular animated series Bluey, this adventure game focuses on photography. Players can explore familiar locations, play with toys, and capture moments using Bluey's camera. Bluey's Happy Snaps will be released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC this fall. Bluey's Quest for the Golden Pen: The first Bluey game, also based on the animated series, is scheduled for release in May 2026. These announcements highlight the diverse range of gaming experiences coming to the Xbox ecosystem, as showcased during the Xbox Partner Preview.

In Case You Missed It

In our latest gaming news roundup, Marcus Thompson has been keeping tabs on the Tomb Raider series. First, he published "Developer of Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics Announces More Layoffs" (March 19, 2026), diving into the fourth wave of job cuts at the studio and its implications for their current projects and future plans (). Then, he followed up with "New Tomb Raider Games Not at Risk" (March 20, 2026), revealing that despite these layoffs, Lara Croft's upcoming adventures remain secure (). Meanwhile, Carlos Mendoza has been exploring the intriguing world of SpaceMolt in his captivating article "The Game Where You're the Trainer and Your AI Plays for You 24 Hours a Day" (March 25, 2026), delving into this innovative MMORPG where humans act as managers while autonomous AI agents form factions, trade resources, and even develop their own religion ().