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Developer_Direct kicked off 2026 with new gameplay and developer insights for four games coming to Xbox, all of which players can enjoy this year.
Playground Games, Game Freak and Double Fine showed off Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and surprise announcement, Kiln.
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Turn-based 4X strategy
Astro Protocol
from Null Vector Studios launches on February 9th on Steam for Windows, Linux and macOS.
Command one of six unique factions in hour-long matches, exploring galaxies, colonizing planets,
building space stations and engaging in tactical hex-based combat across randomized tech trees
and anomalies.
Every tile counts with intricate production chains, adjacency bonuses, minor faction alliances
and high-stakes decisions in a challenging roguelite-style 4X experience.
1/26/2026
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Roguelike chess-builder
Gambonanza
forms dream-team co-publishing alliance between Stray Fawn, Sidekick Publishing and ATEO
for a global PC and mobile launch later this year.
Reimagine chess on a condensed board with over 150 synergistic gambits, tactical
upgrades, dynamic reserve system and high-impact rounds in a vibrant pixel art
roguelike adventure.
The public playtest goes live today with a Steam Next Fest demo coming soon, building
on successful past collaborations from TerraScape to Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot.
1/26/2026
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Roguelite infection adventure
Winnie’s Hole
launches in Steam Early Access today from Twice Different.
Play as a virus spreading through Winnie’s body using tetromino shapes to mutate cells,
trigger combo-driven semi-auto combat and explore randomized cellular worlds in a dark
yet charming reimagining of classic characters.
The game features evolving virus types, strategic turn-based gameplay with fast-paced action,
and a roadmap of continuous updates including new biomes, mutations and story content.
1/26/2026
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Roguelite strategy
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes
receives new gameplay overview video from Dotemu and Alt Shift.
Command humanity's ragtag fleet fleeing Cylon pursuit, balancing scavenging, fleet
management, internal sabotage detection and tactical decisions across ever-changing
runs.
Adapt through meta upgrades, unlock squadrons and weapons while facing brutal odds
in a narrative-driven fight for survival launching later this year on PC.
1/26/2026
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Anime-style co-op extraction shooter
Hell Express
announced by Arc Games and new studio Full Metal Bagel for PC and consoles.
Join Hell Express delivery crew in Limbo for high-risk PvE missions with 1-4 players,
scavenging treasures, upgrading gear and vehicles while surviving supernatural threats
in a chaotic afterlife.
Developed by veterans from The Last of Us Part II and Assassin’s Creed Origins, the title
features unique character abilities, squad-based action and rich storytelling with a alpha
playtests upcoming soon.
1/26/2026
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Turn-based tactics game
NORSE: Oath of Blood
delayed to February 17th.
Follow young warrior Gunnar on a quest for vengeance against his father's murderer in dark
age Norway, rebuilding a settlement, gathering allies and commanding warbands in tactical
battles.
The title features character-driven narrative by Giles Kristian, settlement management,
historically grounded Viking world and haunting soundtrack.
1/24/2026
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Medieval fantasy visual novel
Utopia: Birth of the Heroes
announced by Mana Core Game Studios for a Steam launch in 2026 with Chapters 0-2 playtest
available now.
Follow three protagonists with distinct visions of utopia in a war-torn arcane realm, making
morally charged choices that shape personal arcs, relationships and the fate of kingdoms
across multiple narrative paths.
The story-driven title features deep emotional themes, evocative soundtrack by Peter Reid
Jones and multiple outcomes for strong replayability.
1/24/2026
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Narrative RPG
Aether & Iron
announced by Seismic Squirrel for PC launch in Spring 2026 with a free demo now
available.
Step into the shoes of smuggler Gia in an alternate decopunk 1930s New York,
customizing aether-powered vehicles for turn-based combat while recruiting
companions and making choices that shape the city's fate amid conspiracy.
Level Hustle, Smarts and Brass abilities, explore secret paths, upgrade rides
with hidden compartments and weapons, and experience full voice acting in a
visually striking art deco world.
1/24/2026
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Classic 2D beat-em-up MMORPG
Dungeon Fighter Online
launches the “Inae Dusk War” raid update featuring new semi-raid content.
Join an eight-player flexible party raid with Intrusion mechanics to interrupt bosses, plus
Verge of Doom dungeon variant for high-value rewards, character balance patches and new events
with honorary cosmetics.
The update adds quality-of-life improvements, farming content, Frost Kingdom winter avatars
sale, and special shops offering end-game items for free-to-play adventurers.
1/24/2026
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Stretchy precision platformer
Gooey
launches on PC and Mac from Turbo Pixel Studios.
Control a lab-grown green goo hero stretching and swinging through over 50 agility courses,
mastering physics-based movement to navigate electric barriers, pits and high-speed tubes
for combo runs and collectibles.
The built-in level editor with full Steam Workshop support lets players create, share and
play custom challenges from combo gauntlets to speedrunning tests.
1/24/2026
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