The Xbox Games Showcase for Summer Game Fest was jam-packed with console-exclusive releases and new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass this year and beyond. From a celebration of legendary franchises, to a glimpse into the future of gaming, here’s everything you missed at the showcase!
Xbox-exclusive Gears of War E-Day arrives on October 6, 2026
The world premiere gameplay demo for Gears of War: E-Day dropped viewers into the terror of E-Day – the moment the world fell and the bond between Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago began. The Gears of War: E-Day Direct followed with a deeper look, pairing the series’ brutal tone with gameplay that feels like Gears but plays like new.
Fable releases February 23, 2027 with Hayley Atwell as Isabel
In the latest trailer for Fable, Playground Games introduced an important new character in the story: Isabel, the Hero of Wraithmarsh. Brought to life by the amazing Hayley Atwell, this former pupil of Guildmaster Humphry the Golden has an obsession with righting Albion’s wrongs, one that has driven her to darkness in her search for answers.
Yet Isabel isn’t the only dark force looming over Albion. The trailer also teased the return of the legendary Jack of Blades, one of the most iconic characters from the original Fable.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy prequel game arrives August 27, 2026
Set 15 years before the events of the first game in the series, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy follows Sophia on a dangerous journey across a mysterious island haunted by ancient myths and buried secrets. The gameplay shows how this game blends intense close-quarters combat, exploration, and emotional storytelling, expanding the universe of A Plague Tale while uncovering the terrifying origins of forces long hidden in the shadows.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC launches on July 7, 2026
Thrust into a merciless purgatory, the DOOM Slayer confronts haunting truths to reclaim his freedom across new levels with deeper puzzles, fearsome demons and intriguing mysteries. The all-new Chain Spear expands the dimensions of combat, granting the Slayer a deadly combination of power and mobility.
Senua expands the Hellblade Universe this 2027
Senua was a surprise reveal at the show, a new action-adventure game from Ninja Theory, set in the Hellblade universe. 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. The game is set after the events of Hellblade II.
Magicians: The Devil’s Deal presents world premiere trailer
Revealed as a world premiere, Magicians: The Devil’s Deal is a narrative-driven first-person action game set in the twisted realms of Theatreland, a nightmarish reimagining of Victorian London – and it comes to XBOX in 2027. In the trailer, players discovered Jacob, a fallen stage magician bound by a pact with the Devil, wielding deadly magical abilities to escape his enemies.
METRO 2039 reveals first gameplay trailer, launching February 2027
The METRO 2039 first gameplay trailer featured footage captured completely in-game with jaw-dropping visuals, showing how the action and story unfolds across a dystopian post-apocalyptic future. With a blend of first-person shots and custom camera angles, fans got a first look at the Fuhrer Hunter, the man who has washed the Metro in lies and propaganda to gain the ultimate power.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches on October 15, 2026
Set 23 years after 1989’s Castlevania: Dracula’s Curse, this new sequel depicts the growth of a young Rose Belmont – daughter of Trevor – and marries the classic structure of Castlevania with modern enhancements, including enhanced freedom and speed, tarot-based Arcana skills, and more.
Atlus announces Persona 6; Persona 4 Revival available to pre-order now
The much-anticipated Persona 6 brings everything beloved about the series into a bold new standalone story. Besides that, Persona 4 Revival features enhanced visuals, improved gameplay, modern aesthetics, and quality-of-life updates that bring the classic to life like never before. Pre-orders are now available ahead of launch on February 18, 2027.
