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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.
The Eternal Life of Goldman Coming to Xbox Game Pass at Launch, Demo Out Now
THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio announced that The Eternal Life of Goldman will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, with a demo now live on Xbox and the Microsoft Store. This side-scrolling platformer, described as challenging, is set for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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.
Yakuza Dev Partners with Xbox for Stranger Than Heaven, Confirms Deep Dive for May
RGG Studio, the developer behind the Yakuza series, has partnered with Xbox to promote its upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven. A trailer showcasing edited gameplay revealed the game will span five time periods and five Japanese cities. A dedicated deep dive presentation for Stranger Than Heaven is scheduled for May 6th, though the game will also be released on PlayStation 5.
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.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's first 'massive nonlinear' expansion, Cost of Hope, launches this summer
GSC Game World announced that the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, titled Cost of Hope, will launch this summer for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. This massive nonlinear expansion will feature protagonist Skif and introduce two new regions, forming a new narrative arc within the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga.
Review: Crimson Desert (PS5) - A Generational Open World Buried in Early Access Cruft - PS
Crimson Desert is a fantasy open-world adventure with the potential to be special, despite narrative shortcomings. Pearl Abyss's game offers an engrossing smorgasbord of systems and mechanics that form an intoxicating whole, presenting a unique experience on PlayStation 5.
Wuthering Waves Xbox Series Release Set for July
Kuro Games announced that the free-to-play action RPG Wuthering Waves will be released on Xbox Series in July. The game is already available on PC, iOS, and Android, with PlayStation 5 and Steam versions having been released previously.
Stalker 2's first major story expansion is coming this summer with two new regions and 'dozens of hours of…
GSC Game World has announced the first major story expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, titled Cost of Hope. This expansion will introduce two new regions, including the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, along with new weapons, gear, mutants, and anomalies. Cost of Hope is expected to launch this summer and is described as the middle chapter of a planned second trilogy of story DLCs.
"If we focus too much on casual players, that would take away the bite": Nioh 3 may be an easier Soulslike, but Team Ninja considers "really good" players when testing
Team Ninja producers Kohei Shibata and Fumihiko Yasuda discuss the difficulty of Nioh 3, explaining that while they aim for a challenging experience, they also consider players who are not experts in action games. They reference Elden Ring as an example of a Soulslike that achieved broad appeal without compromising its core design, emphasizing that focusing too much on casual players could diminish the signature bite of Team Ninja's action titles.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn launches in spring 2027
The third-person action RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, is set to launch in spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Further details about the game's release were not immediately available.
Owlcat's Mass Effecty sci-fi game The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gets a release window, a closed beta date, and a Game Pass promise
Owlcat Games has announced that its Mass Effect-inspired sci-fi RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, will launch in Spring 2027. A closed beta will be available starting April 22nd for those who pre-purchase specific editions, and the game will be a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn – Learn More About Gameplay, New Companions, the Closed Beta, and the Release Window
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is set to launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one. A closed beta for Xbox Series X|S will begin on April 22, 2026, offering players a chance to experience new gameplay, companions, and the 'Exploits' combat system. The game draws inspiration from the book and show's realistic portrayal of humanity's expansion into space, featuring choices with long-lasting consequences.
Wuthering Waves coming to Xbox Series in July
Kuro Games announced that the free-to-play open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves will be released on Xbox Series consoles in July. The game is already available on PC and mobile platforms.
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Publisher Nacon and developer Teyon have announced Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Further details about the game's genre and release window are expected soon.
How You’ll Go From Prey to Predator in Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is a new action-RPG from Teyon, building on their work with RoboCop: Rogue City. The game draws heavily from the World of Darkness TTRPG setting and features a deep character creator, branching narrative, and multiple approaches to quests, including combat, stealth, and dialogue. It is set to release in Summer 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Review: Crimson Desert (PS5) - A Generational Open World Buried in Early Access Cruft - PS
Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 offers an engrossing open-world adventure with a vast array of systems and mechanics that create an intoxicating whole. Despite narrative shortcomings, the game has the potential to be special, providing a unique experience unlike any other.
Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Launches Now!
Techland has released Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition and a major free content update for Dying Light: The Beast on March 26. The Restored Land mode introduces a challenging solo experience with permanent consequences, where zombies and loot do not respawn, and survival mechanics are intensified. Players can also enable a "One Life" option for an even greater challenge, with special rewards for completion. The update also includes new vehicular challenges called Roadkill Rallies, new quests, finishers, achievements, and numerous gameplay and performance enhancements.
Saros hands-on report: intense sci-fi action in a beautiful, deadly alien world
Housemarque's upcoming PlayStation 5 title, Saros, offers intense sci-fi action with a cosmic horror twist. Players will embody Enforcer Arjun, who resurrects upon death to continue exploring the alien planet Carcosa. The game features deep combat mechanics involving weapon switching, a unique shield system that absorbs enemy projectiles, and an 'eclipse' mechanic that increases risk for greater rewards.
Review: Crimson Desert (PS5) - A Generational Open World Buried in Early Access Cruft
Crimson Desert is an ambitious open-world action RPG for PlayStation 5 that offers a vast and dynamic world but is hampered by an impenetrable early game and a lack of quality-of-life features, feeling akin to an early access release. Despite its flaws, the game's depth in exploration, combat, and various systems is compelling, though technical performance on the base PS5 is significantly problematic, requiring post-release support.
