From 'Forza Horizon 6' to the long-awaited 'Fable' reboot, here's what went down during the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase.

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Microsoft has revealed Xbox Developer Direct for this year. The presentation is scheduled on January 22, 2026, streaming at 10 AM PST. What Will Be On The Direct? They have announced three games to be ...

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Playground Games and Game Freak will headline Xbox’s upcoming Developer Direct broadcast. The Forza developer, Playground, will be showing off Forza Horizon 6 and the long-in-development new Fable ...

The new installments in two of Microsoft’s biggest Xbox franchises are releasing this year. The new installments in two of Microsoft’s biggest Xbox franchises are releasing this year. is a senior ...

Xbox had previously confirmed that they would once again host a Developer Direct event in the new year, and now we know that it’ll be going down on January 22. Then, we can expect updates on Fable, ...

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Microsoft has confirmed plans for a significant Xbox Developer Direct showcase in January 2026 after a relatively quiet The Game Awards. While Microsoft-owned Blizzard announced the next Diablo 4 ...

Microsoft’s Xbox is heading into The Game Awards Thursday with 10 nominations and major promotional plans for the second season of its “Fallout” TV series on Amazon. The company also had some big news ...