2026 is going to be an incredible year for Xbox players - you might even call
it a... fabled year.
The fourth installment of our Developer_Direct broadcast on January 22nd, bringing
news, new gameplay, and insights directly from the incredible teams working on titles
coming this year.
Sci-fi survival game
Blind Descent
announces electronic composer Corvad for its intense soundtrack.
Known for gritty industrial techno featured in The Batman and The Penguin, Corvad delivers
heavy mechanical rhythms and dark energy to heighten the tension of exploring an infected
Martian underworld.
Developed by Pokuch and published by META Publishing, the game will launch in Early Access
on PC via Steam in 2026 with console versions planned for full release.
1/10/2026
[ Source: META Publishing ]
Radiolight
Supernatural thriller
Radiolight
achieves Steam Deck Verified status for seamless portable play.
Inspired by Firewatch and Stranger Things, the game lets players control alcoholic cop Ethan
investigating a missing child in the eerie 1980s Ashwood Creek National Park, uncovering dark
secrets via radio signals.
This solo-developed indie title features a suspenseful narrative, stylized visuals, captivating
characters, and exploration filled with supernatural mystery.
1/10/2026
[ Source: Iceberg Interactive ]
Torchlight: Infinite
Action RPG
Torchlight: Infinite
receives a major gameplay revamp and visual upgrades with the SS11 Vorax season.
Players fight infected monsters, use Vorax Substance for custom monster incubation and arena
battles to maximize loot, plus new systems like Grafting, Core Organ extraction and endgame
gambling.
The update adds Vendetta’s Sting Hero Trait for Cateye Erika, enhanced visuals with redesigned
icons, UI and VFX, plus model revamps for several heroes.
1/10/2026
[ Source: XD Games ]
Avowed
First-person fantasy RPG
Avowed
launches on PlayStation 5 on February 17th, exactly one year after its Xbox Series X|S and
PC debut, with Avowed arriving at a reduced price.
The release includes the major Anniversary Update featuring a new questline, expanded
companion stories, improved visuals with ray tracing and 120Hz support, plus quality-of-life
enhancements.
This move expands the acclaimed title's audience as part of Microsoft's multi-platform strategy
while delivering the definitive version to new players.
1/10/2026
[ Source: Obsidian Entertainment ]
Grand Theft Auto VI
Open-world action-adventure
Grand Theft Auto VI
faces potential delay from its November
19th, 2026 target as Rockstar Games worries about content complete status.
The massive project, featuring protagonists Lucia and her partner in a Vice City-inspired
world, has seen multiple postponements to meet quality standards.
While official statements affirm confidence, significant work on story, missions, and map
remains, possibly pushing launch to 2027.
1/10/2026