Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
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Xbox Partner Preview highlights – Alien Deathstorm, Bluey's Happy Snaps and more
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase highlighted several upcoming games, including Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Stranger Than Heaven, Alien Deathstorm, Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Cost Of Hope, Hades 2, Dispatch, and Artificial Detective. The event also confirmed ports for Hades 2 and Dispatch on Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026 - All the News and Reveals
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase featured over 30 minutes of content from third-party developers, revealing new trailers and release windows for numerous upcoming games. Highlights included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, Dispatch, Alien Deathstorm, Frog Sqwad, Bluey's Happy Snaps, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion, Moosa: Dirty Fate, The Eternal Life of Goldman, Vaunted, Hades 2, and Artificial Detective.
Stalker 2’s first expansion officially revealed, and it's taking us to the power plant where it all began
GSC Game World has revealed the first expansion for Stalker 2, titled "Cost of Hope," set for release this summer on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The non-linear expansion will feature two new regions, including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and will run parallel to the main game's story, focusing on a conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions.
Xbox Partner Preview live build-up: latest news ahead of the game showcase
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase is scheduled for March 26, 2026, and will feature updates on highly anticipated titles. Expected reveals include Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven, the isometric RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and an update on Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The event will be streamed on official Xbox channels.
"Massive Nonlinear" Stalker 2 Expansion Announced, Coming This Summer
GSC Game World announced the first expansion for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, titled Cost of Hope, which is set to release this summer for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This massive nonlinear expansion will offer dozens of hours of new gameplay, introducing new stories, characters, and regions, including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Iron Forest.
Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: All The Big Announcements
The Xbox Partner Preview showcase revealed new titles and updates from third-party developers. Announcements included Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Wuthering Waves, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Grave Seasons, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, Stranger Than Heaven, Super Meat Boy 3D, Forever Ago, Ascend to Zero, and Dispatch. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass and as Xbox Play Anywhere titles.
Xbox Partner Preview stream set for Thursday with Stranger Than Heaven & The Expanse confirmed
Microsoft announced an Xbox Partner Preview stream scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, at 5 PM UK time. The event will feature an in-depth look at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven and Owlcat Games' action-RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Updates on STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl and other upcoming Xbox, PC, and Game Pass titles will also be presented.
Xbox Showcase Announced For This Week With "Brand-New Reveals," Game Pass News
Microsoft has announced an upcoming Xbox Partner Preview event scheduled for March 26, featuring new reveals and news about titles from Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games. The showcase will include world premieres and Xbox Game Pass announcements, with confirmed games such as Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. This event marks the first digital showcase under new Xbox leadership with Asha Sharma as Microsoft Gaming CEO.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed with Clair Obscur Leading the Pack
BAFTA has revealed the nominees for the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with numerous nominations across various categories including Artistic Achievement, Debut Game, and Best Game. Other nominated titles include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The winners will be announced on April 17th.
The best FPS games 2026: genre-defining shooters
This article lists and describes the best First-Person Shooter (FPS) games available on PC, highlighting their unique features and impact on the genre. It covers a range of titles from classics like Half-Life 2 and Quake to modern hits such as Valorant and Doom: The Dark Ages, also touching on upcoming releases.
