Xbox announced earlier that today’s Partner Preview would show new looks at Stranger Than Heaven, a look at the upcoming expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and a new look at The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, but that wasn’t everything that the Preview would focus on. Xbox said there would be new reveals and more. Here is a rundown of everything that was announced today.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is an upcoming action RPG based on the horror TTRPG from White Wolf’s World of Darkness. Players will take on the role of someone who is discovering the secret world of monsters lurking in the shadows in New York. As the player dives deeper into this new world, they’ll group up with others in cells to take on the supernatural. Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish will release in Summer 2027.
Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is set to make its way to Xbox platforms in July 2026. Players take on the role of a Rover with no memory, and join a diverse group of Resonators as they search for their past. Game Pass members will get access to exclusive benefits.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
A new gameplay trailer was released for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a third-person action RPG set in James S.A. Corey’s iconic universe. Players will assume the role of a custom Captain and gather a crew and forge their own path through a volatile solar system shattered by conflict.
A demo will be available starting on April 22, 2026, for those who purchased the Miller’s Pack or the Collector’s Edition of the game. The beta contains a full mission taken directly from the game.
Grave Seasons
Grave Seasons, the upcoming farming simulator with its own terrifying twist is set to release on August 14, 2026. A demo will be coming soon.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a new title in the Serious Sam franchise. Five alternate-universe Sams must come together, work together and save the Shatterverse from Mental, the god-like antagonist. Each Sam will have their own unique abilities as they face off against hordes of ferocious enemies while taking advantage of a rich arsenal of powerful weapons. The game will release this year.
Stranger Than Heaven
RGG Studio released a new trailer for its brand-new title, Stranger Than Heaven. The trailer showcases the game’s five different eras across five different cities. There was also a new look at the game’s brutal, highly dynamic combat systems with everything from weaponry, grappling, one-versus-many fights, and environmental interactions shown off.
Stranger Than Heaven will get a special look diving deeper into the setting, story, characters, and more on May 6, 2026.
Super Meat Boy 3D
Super Meat Boy 3D, the new take on Super Meat Boy’s frantic platforming action is set to release on March 31.
Forever Ago
Forever Ago is an upcoming narrative adventure following Alfred on a journey to unlock memories of his life. Alread will revisit beautiful locations from his past, meet characters, and document his story with photographs in a road trip that explores broken dreams, loss, and regret – but also courage, hope, and the power of friendship.
Ascend to Zero
Ascend to Zero is an action roguelike where time is the ultimate weapon. Players will be able to manipulate time to gain and edge in battle by freezing foes in their tracks, gain or second or two to reset and reload, and make most of the moment to utilize skills, abilities, and refine their run in this cyberpunk-inspired, pixel-art setting.
Dispatch
Dispatch, the episodic superhero hit is making its way to Xbox this Summer. Players will take on the role of Robert Robertson III – formerly known as the superhero Mecha Man. He is forced into a desk job as a dispatcher for a team of reformed villians-turned-superheroes after his iconic suit is destroyed.
Alien Deathstorm
Alien Deathstorm is an atmospheric first-person adventure where second-to-second survival hinges on responding to a monstrous, constantly shifting threat on a storm-blasted off-world colony.
Frog Sqwad
Frog Sqwad is coming to Xbox in June. Friends will work together to explore the sewers and secure food for The Swamp King. Players will use their exceptionally sticky, froggy tongue to traverse levels and bring back enough snacks to hit the quota.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps
In Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Bluey and Bingo will have a big, exciting adventure capturing all of their favorite moments using Dad’s special camera. Bluey and Bingo will discover brand-new locations from the show, snap picture-perfect poses of Australian wildlife, and get hands-on with ‘Play for Real Life’ activities. The game is set to release Fall 2026.
S.T.A.K.L.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope
Cost of Hope is the first major expansion for S.T.A.K.L.E.R. 2. Players will take part in a conflict between two iconic factions of the Zone – Duty and Freedom. Players will visit the iconic Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the Iron Forest region, as well as other new locations across the Zone in this massive story that can take more than 20 hours to explore. Cost of Hope will launch this Summer.
Moosa: Dirty Fate
Mossa: Dirty Fate is an upcoming action title set in Feudal Korea. An unknown, powerful force has swept your land, and with fields and crops withering to dust, the people have turned to the most extreme methods of survival. It’s up to you to track down the threat and save your subjects. The game will launch in 2027.
The Eternal Life of Goldman
The Eternal Life of Goldman follows the titular Goldman as he goes off to kill the Deity, a mysterious, fearsome creature that everyone knows about, but no one has ever seen. Equipped with his trusty cane and a unique host of abilities, Goldman must adventure across this vibrant landscape, each area and level lovingly crafted and colored by hand using classic frame-by-frame technique in this magical, hand-drawn world inspired by fairytales and myths. The game is launching in 2026 and a demo is available today.
Vaunted
Vaunted is a tactical RPG with explosive action and dynamic combat where turn-based planning is paired with real-time action to open up unique opportunities. Vaunted follows the story of trying to figure out what went wrong during an expedition as three extremely unreliable narrators with powerful weapons, unique special abilities, and a band of questionable allies.
Hades II
The latest god-like roguelike is making its way to Xbox and PlayStation on April 14. As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll journey through a vast and ever-deepening mythical realm, battling the forces of the Titan of Time with the full power of Olympus at your side.
Artificial Detective
In Artificial Detective, players take on the role of a wise-cracking robot detective tasked with figuring out why humanity has disappeared – alongside a single human child that has been left behind. The pair must work together to solve the case, and save humanity. Artificial Detective launches in 2027.