Xbox has announced when the next Developer Direct showcase will go live. Taking to the official Xbox Wire this morning, it won’t be long before we get another official look at Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and more.
Xbox officially announces next Developer Direct
After the big Xbox game showcase last summer, followed by a few dedicated showcase to cap off 2025, Xbox has now announced the first Developer Direct of 2026 – the 4th installment of the series.
The Developer Direct platform is essentially a pre-recorded livestream coming directly from the developers who created the games featured in the show. They tend to zero-in on a smaller selection of games to offer a more in-depth look at actual gameplay and design philosophy.
2026 is going to be an incredible year for Xbox players – you might even call it a… fabled year. To celebrate, we’re kicking it off with the fourth installment of our Developer_Direct broadcast on January 22, bringing you news, new gameplay, and insights directly from the incredible teams working on titles coming this year.
While there is usually a surprise or two somewhere into the stream, Xbox is giving us a pretty solid idea of what to expect for this month’s showcase.
Xbox 25th anniversary year is upon us and the show will feature some of its “most legendary franchises, which rub shoulders with a brand new title from one of Japan’s most beloved studios.”
More specifically, we will be getting a closer look at two titles from Playground Games – an extended look at Fable as well as the gameplay debut of Forza Horizon 6. We will also be heading over to Tokyo for the first in-depth look at the Beast of Reincarnation game that was first revealed last summer.
Whether or not Xbox has any surprises in store beyond that is unclear. The next Developer Direct will go live at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET on January 22.
Fable – Playground Games welcomes players back to the fairytale land of Albion, with the first in-depth look at Fable – one of 2026’s most anticipated titles. Devs from the Playground team will unveil the magic and mischief that awaits players in this fresh new beginning for the franchise, including a first look at some stunning new gameplay. Of course, the core themes of Fable will all be there – choice, consequence, drama, action, British humor and (of course) chickens, all reimagined for existing fans and new players alike.
Forza Horizon 6 – The Forza team from Playground Games will share a deep-dive on the much-anticipated Forza Horizon 6 as the open world racer takes players to the beautiful and contrasting landscapes of Japan. The segment will deep-dive into a very first look at gameplay, including reveals of new features – and how Japan comes to life in this stunning new installment.
Beast of Reincarnation – Join us as we delve into Game Freak’s intense one-person, one-dog action RPG. For the first time, Game Freak will reveal details of our protagonist Emma’s innovative plant manipulation actions and gameplay with her canine companion, Koo. In Beast of Reincarnation, a profound and dangerous world unfolds in post-apocalyptic Japan. Discover the development secrets behind its creation in Developer_Direct.
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