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Xbox Partner Preview Locks In 2026 Dates, Surprise Drops and Game Pass Adds Across Third-Party Slate

The showcase spotlighted Microsoft’s strategy to pair day-one subscriptions with single-purchase cross-platform access.

Overview

  • Microsoft’s 30-minute stream confirmed every featured title as Xbox Play Anywhere, enabling one purchase across console, PC and supported handhelds.
  • Reanimal launches February 13, 2026, and 007: First Light is set for March 27, 2026, following a trailer that confirmed the Aston Martin Valhalla.
  • Total Chaos released today for Xbox and other platforms, and CloverPit also arrived on Xbox with Game Pass availability.
  • Dave the Diver is now on Xbox, with the In the Jungle DLC slated for early 2026 for all platforms.
  • New and returning franchises expanded the lineup, including Armatus, Echo Generation 2, Vampire Crawlers (day one on Game Pass), Roadside Research (Game Pass in 2026), The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, Raji: Kaliyuga, Crowsworn and Erosion, plus a Slim Shady Elusive Target for Hitman.