US EditionAfter a Relatively Quiet The Game Awards, Microsoft Says It Has a Packed Xbox Developer Direct Coming in January 2026
Microsoft plans a January Xbox Developer Direct to reveal numerous 2026 titles, including Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and Halo, with more games than can fit in one show, said Matt Booty.
- Microsoft confirmed plans for a January Xbox Developer Direct next year to preview multiple titles slated for 2026.
- After a muted Game Awards 2025 showing, Microsoft explained Xbox saved big reveals for the Xbox Developer Direct next month and has more content than fits in one show.
- Playground Games will appear as Booty confirmed the UK studio will feature updates on at least one game, likely Forza Horizon 6 and potentially Fable.
- Microsoft may follow January with separate showcases, as Booty called 2026 a banner year for Xbox and indicated follow-up individual showcases could give titles enough spotlight.
- Third‑party studios dominated The Game Awards 2025, with Sony's Saros trailer confirming April 30, 2026, and South Of Midnight moving to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 next year.
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Xbox Quietly Teases January 2026 Developer Direct, Setting the Stage for Fable & Forza Horizon 6
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Forza Horizon 6 Set to Appear at January 2026 Xbox Developer Direct
Forza fans have something to be excited about. Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty just confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will appear on Xbox Developer Direct in January 2026. Apart from a trailer, Microsoft has been really quiet about Forza Horizon 6. All we know is that it’s set to release in early 2026, and the game is taking place in Japan. A lot of fans expected something about the game at The Game Awards. It’s one of the biggest events of th…
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