Xbox Partner Preview: everything announced at the showcase

The latest Xbox Partner Preview has concluded, giving us fresh looks at Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku's upcoming title, Stranger Than Heaven, in addition to the isometric RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and a reveal of a Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl DLC.

Despite plenty of rumors and predictions, there wasn't a release date for the previously announced Persona 4 remake. The long-awaited The Witcher 3 DLC, which is rumored to be in the works, also didn't appear.

If you're only just joining us after the fact, here's a full list of everything announced:

• Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish — Summer 2027
• Wuthering Waves — July 2026
• The Expanse: Osiris Reborn — Spring 2027
• Grave Seasons — August 14, 2026
• Serious Sam: Shatterverse — 2026
• Stranger Than Heaven — More info on May 6
• Super Meat Boy 3D — March 31, 2026
• Forever Ago — Fall 2026
• Ascend to Zero — July 13, 2026
• Dispatch — Summer 2026
• Alien Deathstorm — 2027
• Frog Sqwad — June 2026
• Bluey's Happy Snaps — Fall 2026
• Stalker 2 Cost of Hope DLC — Summer 2026
• Moosa: Dirty Fate — 2027
• The Eternal Life of Goldman — Demo today
• Vaunted — 2026
• Hades 2 — April 14, 2026
• Artificial Detective — 2027

When is the Xbox Partner Preview showcase

The Xbox Partner Preview showcase takes place today, March 26, 2026, at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 5PM GMT.

How to watch the Xbox Partner Preview showcase

There are multiple ways to watch the Xbox Partner Preview showcase.

This includes via the official Xbox YouTube channel and Twitch page.

An ASL version of the stream is also available via a dedicated XboxASL Twitch account.

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2026-03-26T17:46:12.769Z

That's officially a wrap! Head back up to the top of this page for a full list of everything that was announced.

2026-03-26T17:34:07.286Z

It looks like that's everything we're going to see today. No Persona 4 Revival, that's a shame.

2026-03-26T17:33:09.284Z

It's out in 2027, and is also coming to PC and PS5.

2026-03-26T17:32:46.936Z

Artificial Detective now, some kind of post-apocalyptic mystery game that has you playing as a robot detective.

Creepy, shard-like enemies on screen now - plus evil robots.

It looks like this it's going to feature third-person combat, and some kind of human child companion.

2026-03-26T17:31:02.576Z

It'll launch on April 14, 2026. And is also coming to PlayStation 5!

2026-03-26T17:30:27.806Z

Okay here's a big one! A port of Hades 2 is being shown.

This current Switch 2 and PC exclusive is great, so I'm glad more players will be able to experience it.

2026-03-26T17:29:52.763Z

That's called Vaunted, out 2026.

Surely we're nearing the end of the show now? Come on Xbox, give us Persona 5!

2026-03-26T17:29:23.366Z

A sci-fi third-person action title now, with a colorful cast of characters each with their own unique abilities.

2026-03-26T17:28:19.915Z

It's The Eternal Life of Goldman, with a demo out today!

2026-03-26T17:27:44.883Z

Definitely getting Cuphead vibes from this - it looks like this is going to be a particularly challenging game, with intense boss fights.

2026-03-26T17:26:39.178Z

Now some kind of indie platformer about an old guy. It looks pretty cute!

2026-03-26T17:26:11.475Z

A soulslike indeed! At least if the combat we're being shown is anything to go by.

It's called Moosa Dirty Fate, an presumably we'll hear more as we near it's 2027 launch.

2026-03-26T17:24:41.414Z

Some kind of zombie game set in historical Korea? It looks gory and a bit grim, so I'm thinking this might be some kind of soulslike.

2026-03-26T17:23:13.749Z

Now we're getting our look at Stalker 2! A new DLC here, known as Cost of Hope. It'll be out this year too, which is good news for fans of the survival game.

2026-03-26T17:21:04.745Z

Bluey Happy Snaps, a photography game based on the hit cartoon series, is being shown now. Obviously this is a game for young children, but the graphics do look particularly nice!

Out this year in Fall.

2026-03-26T17:20:08.109Z

A Falls Guys-esque multiplayer experience now, with whacky physics and a bright, cartoony art direction.

The name? Frog Squad, out June 2026.

2026-03-26T17:19:11.101Z

It's set in space, with what seems to be some survival mechanics? Alien Deathstorm is the name, and it's dropping some time in 2027.

2026-03-26T17:18:15.452Z

A new Rebellion FPS up next. These are the devs behind the Sniper Elite games, so they know a thing or two about shooting.

2026-03-26T17:17:33.321Z

Yep, that's the Dispatch port

Dispatch is officially coming to Xbox platforms, dropping on Summer 2026.

2026-03-26T17:16:33.828Z

A fast-paced metroidvania looking-project on show now.

We're seeing an upgrade system, plenty of top-down hack-and-slash combat.

Ascend to Zero is the name, dropping on July 13, 2026.

2026-03-26T17:15:36.147Z

It seems like aging is going to be a core theme in this game, which we now know is called Forever Ago and coming out in Fall this year.

2026-03-26T17:14:44.969Z

A cute looking game from Annapurna Interactive now!

I'm getting a combination of Life is Strange and Firewatch vibes from this one, which certainly isn't a bad thing.

2026-03-26T17:13:49.613Z

As predicted that's Super Meat Boy 3D - dropping on March 31, 2026.

2026-03-26T17:13:33.905Z

Real-world guy on screen now, this is not a drill.

He's raging over some 3D Super Meat Boy game, presumably a new entry.

2026-03-26T17:12:20.779Z

More details to be revealed on May 6th apparently, with a special look at the game hosted by Xbox.

2026-03-26T17:11:55.747Z

More on Stranger Than Heaven now, a new game from the Yakuza devs.

Yep, I'm getting Yakuza vibes with this one - albeit in a fresh setting that spans five whole eras and multiple cities.

Loads of combat being shown here, and a fair amount of in-game food!

2026-03-26T17:10:45.714Z

A new Serious Sam game? Now this is a pleasant surprise.

It looks like the shooter series is is going in a more multiplayer-focused direction in this one, which might be fun given its very eclectic tone and fast pace.

It's called Serious Sam Shatterverse!

2026-03-26T17:09:06.058Z

Yep, that's Grave Seasons - out on August 14, 2026. There's a demo coming soon.

2026-03-26T17:08:32.611Z

Boat on screen! New indie pixel farming sim?

Ah it's that horror-themed one, I think.

2026-03-26T17:07:31.566Z

Now we're getting that look at The Expanse: Osiris Reborn that we were promised. I'm enjoying the graphics here, which are definitely a step up from developer Owlcat's usual isometric style in terms of realism and fidelity.

We're seeing plenty of the combat, which is some quite polished looking third-person action.

It'll also be out in Spring 2027, with a closed beta this April.

2026-03-26T17:05:29.955Z

Wuthering Waves is coming to Xbox! With some 'exclusive benefits' for Xbox Game Psss subscribers. Nice!

2026-03-26T17:04:47.171Z

Now on to an anime title! A free-to-play gacha perhaps?

2026-03-26T17:04:01.353Z

Hunter The Reckoning - Deathwish! A Nacon published game here, coming later this year.

2026-03-26T17:02:59.655Z

Definitely some kind of horror game, with a creepy vampire police officer.

It's a Vampire the Masquerade game!

2026-03-26T17:02:10.023Z

Now on to first reveal... Something set in New York? Intriguing. Let's see what this is.

2026-03-26T17:01:08.613Z

The countdown is on! And an on-screen message has revealed that the stream will be thirty minutes long.

2026-03-26T16:58:19.708Z

It's happening everyone! The stream is just beginning, so get ready for the announcements to start trickling in...

2026-03-26T16:53:56.153Z

Votes are pouring in for Persona 4 Revival

Poll votes are pouring in, and it's not really that surprising that Persona 4 Revival is topping the results so far.

Don't forget to have your say too before the stream begins in just a few minute.

2026-03-26T16:51:44.831Z

What about that Witcher 3 DLC?

One of the most common predictions I've seen on gaming forums thus far is the reveal of a new The Witcher 3 DLC. An expansion has been rumored to be in the works for some time, and is expected to come out before the confirmed The Witcher 1 remake.

Hopefully we'll be treated to a trailer today...

2026-03-26T16:48:06.942Z

Persona 4 Revival is my strongest prediction

If I had to pick just one prediction that I think is the strongest, it's that Persona 4 Revival is going to get a new release date trailer soon.

The game was first revealed more than nine months ago at an Xbox Games Showcase and we haven't heard anything since.

It's definitely the right time for a new update, and Xbox has already confirmed that Sega titles will be appearing today.

2026-03-26T16:45:40.450Z

Just 15 minutes to go!

Hello everyone!

Dash here to take the reigns, though Rob hasn't gone anywhere - he's going to be providing support by grabbing screenshots throughout the show.

There is now just 15 minutes to go until the stream begins, so take your seats and get ready.

2026-03-26T16:40:50.939Z

What are we expecting to see?

Well, this is the big question, right?

We know from teaser at the beginning of the YouTube video and the official blog that we will see or get updates on Stranger Than Heaven, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.

In terms of rumored appearances, might we see Persona 4 Revival? Or maybe even the hotly-rumored new DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?

It really is up in the air otherwise and we're not sure what to expect. What about you, let us know in the comments what you're hoping to see!

2026-03-26T16:35:02.404Z

Here's where you can catch it

Today's Xbox Partner Preview stream will be available in the usual main places of YouTube and Twitch.

You'll want to head over to the official Xbox YouTube channel and Twitch page for the main streams, while you can also catch an ASL version of the stream via a dedicated XboxASL Twitch account.

Time to get Xbox-y!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of today's Xbox preview Event.

Rob, Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming, here, and together with my colleague Dash, we're going to give you all the key information, details, and build-up to today's event, as well as reactions, and rolling coverage once it starts.

Speaking of which, it's only 30 minutes until go-time now, so it's worth starting to get in position!