Jan 23, 2026
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Playground Games showcases the Forza Horizon 6 map, introducing Double Fine Kiln and Fable with its playable example
From Fable to Forza Horizon 6 via Tim Schafer's new stuff, we're rounding up all the announcements from Xbox Developer Direct 2026.
Playground Games Shows Forza Horizon 6 Map, Double Fine Extends Kiln and Fable Its Playable Trailer
The latest Xbox Developer Direct, which is the format chosen by Microsoft's gaming division to bring news related to the upcoming home release to the public, shed some light on what's in store for Xbox gamers.
Forza Horizon 6
The show opened on a high note with 'Forza Horizon 6', Playground Games' open-world racing game, detailed.The developers have shown their players the payoff in Japan, with a map that aims to be the largest and densest in the franchise, in addition to the seasonal system with the most prominent results in each area of the map, the largest city area.
There is also room to check out the customizable garage and new activities such as Drag Meets and Horizon Time Attack Circuits.In this case, the fleet will be extensive, with more than 550 cars to drive as you speed through the streets in the sunshine.The game will release on May 19, 2026 on PC, Xbox SeriesThe PS5 edition has been confirmed, but will arrive later in 2026.
Reincarnation Beast
Without giving up its presence in Japan, the show moved into the 'Beast of Reincarnation' category, Game Freak's action RPG under the name Fictions, bringing enjoyment with each new show.This time around, the protagonist is Emma, her dog Ko takes on a central role, and we know that his farming skills will be used in both action and warfare.The game is set in post-apocalyptic Japan in 4026, and its combat system combines real-time and slow-motion mechanics to deliver Koo action.
For that launchThere is no confirmed date yet.But we've already seen how the game interacts with many of the game series, including fighting giant wolves.The game will release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass in the summer of 2026, but there's no specific date yet.
Beast Reincarnation Game
For weeks now there has been speculation about the production of an unannounced title from the team led by the legendary Tim Shaffer.Well, it was 'Kiln', a new project from Double Fine Productions, presented by Shaffer himself.It's a 4v4 multiplayer team fight where you create ceramic warriors with the potter's wheel and control them in battle, with physics and lots of destruction available.
The goal is to deliver water to stop the opponent's tube.The game will be available in Spring 2026, but before that the program will be accessible through a closed beta to be announced soon, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Game Pass.
The Oven - Announce Trailer
The icing on the cake was provided by "Fable", which shows part of its renewal proposal through several series collected from the game.Among other elements, the character creator could be seen, some battles were shown to teach the combat system and examples were included to understand the freedom that is intended to be offered to the players, with the options to start a family, buy buildings and iron works, to mention a few.
The reputation and consequence system has also been dropped, with different reactions if your actions are visible or invisible.Again, we don't have an official release date, but 2026 is confirmed. It will launch on PC, Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on the same day in the fall.
Comic drama teaser
25th anniversary of Xbox
The event ended with a reminder that 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Xbox, a symbolic date for the brand, as the first console arrived in November 2001. In addition to the four direct titles, Microsoft revealed that the year will bring more news related to the historical franchises and "Gears of War: E-Day" and "Halo: Campaign Evolved" were explicitly mentioned, both of which are scheduled for 2026.
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