Xbox Developer_Direct ’26 set for January 22

Microsoft will host “Xbox Developer_Direct ’26” on January 22 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English, Audio Descriptions, American Sign Language, Japanese) and Twitch.

The broadcast will feature in-depth looks at the following titles:

• 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. Developers 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.