Microsoft has confirmed its next Xbox Partner Preview, and the showcase will stream this Thursday with updates on several upcoming games. The event focuses on third-party titles, including major publishers and indie studios, and it continues Microsoft’s regular format of sharing new gameplay, reveals, and Game Pass announcements in a short, focused presentation.
The showcase will go live on March 26 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern, and 5pm UK time. Microsoft will stream the event on its official Xbox YouTube channel in 4K at 60 FPS, while Twitch streams will run at 1080p 60 FPS. The company will also provide accessibility options, including English audio descriptions and American Sign Language streams.
According to Microsoft, the event will include “news on upcoming games from partners including Sega, GSC Game World and Owlcat Games, plus brand-new reveals, world premieres and Xbox Game Pass announcements.”
What to expect from the showcase
Sega’s Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will present its new noir title Stranger Than Heaven, which was earlier known as Project Century. The studio behind the Like a Dragon series plans to give a closer look at its next project.
Owlcat Games will return with another update on The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The action RPG, based on the popular sci-fi series, has drawn strong interest, and this showcase could bring a release date.
GSC Game World will also appear with an update on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The developer is expected to share new details, and there is speculation about a possible expansion reveal.
Microsoft also teased “brand-new reveals and world premieres,” which suggests a few surprises during the event. Many of the featured titles are expected to support Xbox Play Anywhere and launch day one on Xbox Game Pass.
