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From Frogspawn to Frog Sqwad: The Making of A Sticky, Snacky New Multiplayer Game
Developer Panic Stations shares insights into the creation of their upcoming multiplayer puzzle-platformer, Frog Sqwad. The game, which features up to 8 players as frogs with sticky tongues, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud in June 2026, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass. The article details the team's focus on maximizing fun per minute and the development of core mechanics like tongue physics and procedural generation.
Rebellion’s Alien Deathstorm Storms Xbox Game Pass in 2027
Rebellion has announced Alien Deathstorm, a new game set to launch in 2027 across multiple platforms including Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5. The title will be available day-one on Xbox Game Pass, highlighting Rebellion's strategy for broad accessibility and a polished release.
Dispatch Coming to Xbox Play Anywhere: Find Out More About This Unique, Beloved Adventure
The superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming this Summer. It will also be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, allowing players to buy it once and play on both Xbox and PC.
Ascend to Zero – Introducing This Unique Time-Bending Roguelike
Flyway Games announced that their time-bending action-roguelike, Ascend to Zero, will launch on July 13, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud. The game will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available day one with Xbox Game Pass. Ascend to Zero features strategic time manipulation and rapid progression as players attempt to save humanity from a mechanical invasion.
Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the multiplayer shooter Terminal War inspired by The Last of Us Factions, the rhythm-based dungeon crawler GridBeat, and the card-battling soccer sim Nutmeg. Other featured titles include the metal-themed roguelite Devil Jam, the stock market simulator Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and the co-op tower defense game Salvation Denied.
Hades II Arrives on Xbox Game Pass in April With Play Anywhere Support
Hades II will launch on Xbox platforms and PC on April 14, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass and support for Xbox Play Anywhere. The game will be the most polished version to date, including all post-launch updates and new gameplay features like a sprint ability and Magick system. This release marks a significant addition to Xbox Game Pass's lineup, offering flexibility for players across console and PC.
Hades II Arrives on Xbox Game Pass in April With Play Anywhere Support
Hades II will launch on Xbox platforms and PC on April 14, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass and support for Xbox Play Anywhere. The game will be the most polished version to date, including all post-launch updates and new gameplay features like a sprint ability and Magick system. This release marks a significant addition to Xbox Game Pass's lineup, offering flexibility for players across console and PC.
Stalker 2: Cost of Hope Expands Heart of Chornobyl This Summer
GSC Game World has announced that the first major story expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, titled Cost of Hope, will launch in Summer 2026. The expansion will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation 5, and will feature new regions, faction conflict, and a new chapter in Skif's story focusing on the Duty versus Freedom conflict.
SEGA® UND MICROSOFT KÜNDIGEN „XBOX PRESENTS: EIN EXKLUSIVER EINBLICK IN STRANGER THAN HEAVEN” AN – AUSSTRAHLUNG AM 7. MAI
SEGA and Microsoft have announced "Xbox Presents: An Exclusive Look at Stranger Than Heaven," a special broadcast set to air on May 7, 2026. The event will showcase new gameplay and details about the upcoming title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, which spans five cities and five eras of Japan. Stranger Than Heaven will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Alien Deathstorm Announced as Rebellion’s New Action Horror Game, Launching in 2027
Rebellion has announced Alien Deathstorm, a new first-person action horror game set for a 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. The game will be available on Game Pass from day one. Players will take on the role of a Combat Engineer investigating a remote colony devastated by a catastrophic storm and alien creatures.
Stranger Than Heaven Gets A Divine Two-Minute Trailer | Console Creatures
SEGA of America released a new trailer for Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming brawler, Stranger Than Heaven. The game will feature five distinct eras and fictionalized cities inspired by real locations. A special deep dive event in partnership with Xbox is scheduled for May 6, 2026. Stranger Than Heaven will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series, PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Dispatch Xbox Version Revealed At Xbox Partner Showcase, Releasing Summer 2026
AdHoc Studios revealed that the workplace comedy game Dispatch will be released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud in Summer 2026. The game, which follows Robert Robertson III as he dispatches superheroes, has sold 2 million copies in its first month and garnered 3 million players last year.
Stranger Than Heaven Gets a Special Xbox Showcase on May 6, New Trailer Reveals Five Cities and Five Eras
SEGA and Microsoft have announced a dedicated Xbox Presents broadcast for Stranger Than Heaven on May 6, 2026. A new trailer revealed the game's story spans five cities and five eras in Japan, and it will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, supporting Xbox Play Anywhere.
Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summer
The narrative superhero comedy game Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud this summer. Developed by AdHoc Studio, a team of ex-Telltale developers, the game features interactive narrative and management simulation elements. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title and is expected to include all content, unlike a previously censored Nintendo Switch port.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse will hit Xbox platforms this year
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a new co-op roguelite entry in the FPS franchise, developed by Behavior Interactive. Up to five players will team up to face waves of enemies, with upgrade options available each run. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud sometime this year.
Yakuza studio's new RPG, Stranger than Heaven, will span five distinct time periods and five Japanese cities
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio revealed new details for their upcoming RPG, Stranger than Heaven, at the Xbox Partner Preview. The game will feature five distinct time periods and five Japanese cities, with a dedicated broadcast planned for May. Combat systems, including melee weapons and one-versus-many fights, were showcased, and the game is confirmed for Xbox Series X/S, PC, Xbox Cloud, and Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Partner Preview: March 2026 – All the Announcements from Our Amazing Partners
The Xbox Partner Preview showcased 19 upcoming games from third-party developers, including world premieres of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, Alien Deathstorm, and Artificial Detective. Many titles, such as Stranger Than Heaven and Hades II, will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The event also provided updates on DLC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and revealed release windows for numerous other games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud.
Hades II Xbox Release Date Set for April 14 With Game Pass at Launch
Supergiant Games announced that Hades II will launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud on April 14, 2026, also featuring Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere support. The release will include all post-launch patches and additional content. Players control Melinoë on a quest to defeat the Titan of Time, utilizing infused weapons and boons from the gods.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Cost of Hope Expansion Set for Summer 2026 Release - GameHaunt
The first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, titled Cost of Hope, is set to release in Summer 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Developed by GSC Game World, this expansion will serve as the opening chapter of a new trilogy, introducing new story content, deadly zones like the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and Iron Forest, and a renewed conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Gets First Major Story Expansion
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is receiving its first major story expansion, titled S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC, and PlayStation 5. This non-linear expansion will add dozens of hours of gameplay, featuring two new regions, the Chornobyl Nuclear reactor and the Iron Forest, and will be released this summer.
