Fable is expected to be released on PS5, potentially day and date with its Xbox and PC versions, as it has been in development for PlayStation for some time, with official confirmation anticipated during the upcoming Developer Direct event.
A secret fourth game is rumored to be part of the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, described as a promising indie title from a third-party publisher, with additional speculation about Fable's development for PS5. The event is scheduled for January 22nd, and more details are expected to emerge.
Next week on Xbox features a diverse lineup of new game releases from January 12 to 16, including simulators like Bus Driving Simulator: EVO and SimRail, horror titles such as DreadOut Remastered Collection and Apartment No 129, puzzle and adventure games like Bob The Brick Breaker and Kejora, and other genres including RPG, platformer, and casual games, available across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass.
Microsoft's Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2026, starting with the upcoming Developer Direct showcase on January 22nd, where new games like Fable and Forza Horizon 6 will be featured, along with the reveal of the 'Xbox 25' logo.
A poll asks fans to rank their excitement for upcoming Xbox games revealed at the Developer Direct, including Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and a mysterious fourth game, highlighting high anticipation and potential surprises.
An industry insider suggests there will be a secret fourth game at the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct on January 22, 2026, although few details are known and the insider personally isn't excited about the potential game. Previous years have featured surprise titles, and rumors hint at possible new projects from Microsoft's teams, but nothing is confirmed yet.
Towerborne, an Xbox Game Studios side-scrolling action RPG, is shifting from a free-to-play, always-online model to a paid game with offline capabilities, offering a complete experience without monetization mechanics, and will launch on February 26th for $24.99 (standard) and $29.99 (deluxe).
Microsoft announced the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 for January 22nd, featuring gameplay reveals for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation, with potential surprises, all to be streamed live.
Xbox's Developer_Direct on January 22 will showcase gameplay and updates for upcoming titles including Fable, Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, and Beast of Reincarnation from Game Freak, highlighting new features and studio insights.
In January 2026, Xbox Game Pass adds a variety of new titles including Brews & Bastards, Mio: Memories in Orbit, and Resident Evil Village, while removing games like Neon White and Road 96 on January 15. The update features both returning favorites and recent releases, with new waves of titles expected later in the month.
This article provides a roundup of current Xbox sales as of January 6, 2026, highlighting discounts on various games, bundles, and DLC for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, with some discounts reaching up to 90%.
Xbox is partnering with V (formerly VIDAA) to bring the Xbox app and cloud gaming to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered smart TVs in 2026, allowing Xbox Game Pass subscribers to stream a wide range of games directly on their TVs for more flexible gaming options.
Nearly three years after its initial launch, Hi-Fi Rush is finally getting a physical Xbox Series X release with three editions available for pre-order through Limited Run Games, including standard, special, and collector's editions, with shipping scheduled between July and December 2026.
2025 has been the worst year on record for Xbox console sales in the UK, with a 39% decline, amid broader declines across the gaming hardware industry, while Sony's PS5 sales have also decreased but less sharply. The year has been challenging for Xbox due to hardware sales drops, layoffs, canceled games, and marketing constraints, though Microsoft plans to showcase upcoming titles in a future stream.
Amazon is offering discounts on Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X|S, making it more affordable to expand storage for upcoming 2026 titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Halo. These cards allow direct game play from the expanded storage, saving space on the internal SSD, with prices reduced to as low as $139.99 for 1TB and up to $404.98 for 4TB. The deals are available at Amazon and Best Buy, providing a cost-effective way to manage game storage for Xbox gamers.