"Microsoft has a big year ahead for Xbox as it marks its 25-year milestone. After the tough decision to release more Xbox games on rival consoles two years ago, 2026 is a chance to refocus on the platform and celebrate some of Xbox's biggest franchises. It's also an opportunity for Microsoft to define its vision for the future of Xbox, after months of confusion from fans and plummeting Xbox hardware sales."
"Xbox kicked off 2026 with its annual Developer Direct last month, a preview of some of the games it's publishing this year. Microsoft is lining up its "four horsemen" for 2026: Forza, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War. These franchises have been the driving force behind Microsoft's own Xbox games over the past 25 years, and I'm told there's a big effort internally to ensure all four games debut on time this year."
Microsoft will concentrate on Xbox in 2026 to celebrate the platform's 25-year milestone with new games, hardware, and a renewed platform focus amid falling hardware sales. The company is prioritizing four major franchises—Forza, Halo, Fable, and Gears of War—as core releases for the year, aiming to debut all four on schedule. Forza Horizon 6 is scheduled for May 19th, Halo: Campaign Evolved is tentatively targeting a summer release, Fable is planned for fall, and Gears of War: E-Day is set for the second half of 2026. Internal efforts aim to align development timelines to meet those launch windows.
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