The characters, worlds, and stories from developers from across the world have
shaped every stage of Xbox’s evolution, what’s possible and where we go next.
As we celebrate 25 years of Xbox this year, we want to give a special thank you
to the developers, past and present, who have helped define Xbox’s legacy.
Precision platformer Play Faster designed specifically for competitive speedrunning has been announced by Goblimp Games and Byzantium.
Short 5-8 minute runs focus on repetition routing and mechanical mastery with deterministic movement momentum dashes and chaining techniques that evolve from simple clears to deep optimization challenges.
Built-in speedrunning tools include high-precision timer replays shadow runs practice modes instant restarts and online leaderboards with anti-cheat validation for fair competition.
3/26/2026
[ Source: Byzantium ]
Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu
Chaotic party racer Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu launches into Steam Early Access on April 17th with three new stages revamped graphics create-a-contestant mode and photo mode.
Race through bizarre Japan-inspired obstacle courses hurling fruit dodging hazards and causing spectacular wipeouts against eccentric contestants in physics-driven mayhem.
Early Access will receive major updates including online multiplayer new stages contestants and weapons based on community feedback while supporting solo play with bots and local multiplayer.
3/26/2026
[ Source: Onion Soup Interactive ]
Annalog
NES Metroidvania Annalog has already reached its first stretch goal on Kickstarter just one day after launch by The Retro Room Games.
Explore a post-apocalyptic world reprogramming machinery solving open-ended puzzles and facing bosses while choosing to restore or destroy the fallen civilization in this fully finished cartridge-compatible game.
Features include tight platforming battery-backed saves thirteen regions eight bosses multiple endings and physical in-box rewards with manual soundtrack and credits for backers.
3/26/2026
[ Source: The Retro Room Games ]
Taxi Chaos 2
Arcade taxi racing game Taxi Chaos 2 gets a retail physical edition, releasing May 29th for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 with pre-orders now available.
Players take the wheel as Vinny in chaotic San Valeda, battling robot TaxiBots tanks and obstacles while delivering fares using different cab types, upgrades, abilities, and dynamic city shortcuts.
The sequel features story mode and a arcade mode with changing daily challenges, multiple fare types, and intense action as human drivers fight back against the AI takeover.
3/26/2026
[ Source: GS2 Games ]
Farming Simulator 25
Farming simulation Farming Simulator 25 expands with the new Vredo Pack introducing overseeding slurry injection machines and wild boar threats.
The pack adds 12 machines from Vredo and Evers Agro allowing players to restore grassland boost yields through better soil nutrition and protect crops from boar damage.
Available now on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S the Vredo Pack is also included in the Year 2 Season Pass alongside future 2026 content.
3/26/2026
[ Source: GIANTS Software ]
Dracamar
3D platformer Dracamar inspired by PS2 classics and Mediterranean culture has been postponed for PC and consoles due to technical issues but is still expected in the coming weeks.
Players control three teenage characters Caliu Foc and Espurna across 15 regular and 5 bonus levels to fight the evil dragon King Crad rescue magical Okis and rebuild island bridges with Moki-balls.
The colorful family-friendly adventure features eye-candy visuals hidden collectibles challenging bosses and positive themes of friendship unity and harmony with nature.
3/26/2026
[ Source: Petoons Studio ]
Project Motor Racing
Racing sim Project Motor Racing receives major Update 2.0 overhauling the simulation with a redesigned UI improved driving physics and enhanced career mode.
The update brings revamped handling tyre behaviour robust online racing with anti-cheat and license points plus visual and stability improvements based on community feedback.
The japanese GT500 Pack DLC arrives March 31st as the first official content alongside a limited-time promotion offering up to 50% off the game.
Play as Daoist priestess Shunlin who teams up with allies and her pet Mimi to protect the martial arts kingdom of Kayu during the Tournament of Valor amid conflict betrayal and romance.
The teen-rated otome title features an exclusive edition with six keychains available only from the Aksys Online Store.
3/26/2026
[ Source: Aksys Games ]
PlayStation Spring Sale
The yearly PlayStation Store Spring Sale has started and offers heavily reduced prices on numerous top titles until April 22.
Highlights include ASTRO BOT, Gran Turismo 7, Helldivers 2, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Baldur’s Gate 3, Battlefield 6, and EA SPORTS FC 26.
The digital deals are available in the PlayStation Store with regional differences and some individual titles ending earlier.
3/26/2026
[ Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment ]
Dragon Ruins
Retro-style dungeon crawler RPG Dragon Ruins is now available for pre-registration on Android and pre-order on iOS ahead of its April 2nd release.
Players assemble a 4-member party from 12 unique classes to explore a 3D dungeon with auto-mapping fast-paced auto battles and face an ever-evolving dragon boss.
The single-player experience offers pixel art charm relaxing exploration endless replayability and classic dungeon crawling with upgrades and gear progression.
3/26/2026
[ Source: Graverobber Foundation ]
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Keylocker
Turn Based Rhythm JRPG Keylocker announces physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch releasing in 2026 by Serenity Forge and Tesura Games.
Play as singer B0B0 in a cyberpunk world using music-powered rhythm combat inspired by Mario & Luigi and Chrono Trigger with skill trees multiple endings and seamless battles.
Standard and Collector’s Editions include sticker sheet soundtrack download plus exclusive items like CD pin poster and standee now available for pre-order.
3/25/2026
[ Source: Serenity Forge ]
Albion Online
Sandbox MMORPG Albion Online launches worldwide on Xbox Series X|S on April 21 bringing its full player-driven medieval fantasy world to console for the first time.
The console version features optimized controller support rebuilt interfaces dedicated menus and full cross-platform play on shared servers with seamless account linking and no loss of progress.
New Xbox players can jump in instantly while existing accounts convert to unlock full cross-platform functionality across PC and mobile.
3/25/2026
[ Source: Sandbox Interactive ]
Maximum Football
Free-to-play football sim Maximum Football launches Pre-Season 6: Training Camp with a free limited-time mini battle pass available now on all platforms.
Players can earn rewards including a new Training Camp stadium Max Coins and other goodies by completing challenges while enjoying gameplay optimizations stability fixes and polish.
The update prepares for Season Pass 6 coming in Spring and continues refining the customization-focused football experience across multiple modes.
3/25/2026
[ Source: Maximum Entertainment ]
Sintopia
God-Sim Management Sintopia lets players oversee the bureaucratic cogs of hell as the newly appointed administrator.
Re-educate sinners by choosing to help the Humus folk in the Overworld with 10 spells or focus on managing punishments factories and quotas while facing the 7 deadly sins.
The darkly comedic builder features a fully voiced campaign with 4 difficulties sandbox mode and launches on Steam April 16th.
3/25/2026
[ Source: Team17 ]
Destiny 2
Action MMO Destiny 2 launches its annual Guardian Games event pitting Titans Hunters and Warlocks against each other in medallion collection and competition.
This year's edition features a remixed Rushdown mode with randomized bosses daily rotations three exclusive weapons and a full reward track with new shader ship emblem Ghost Shell and holofoil weapons.
A Magic The Gathering crossover also arrives with class-specific armor ornaments inspired by Planeswalkers plus themed cosmetics and emotes now available in Eververse.
3/25/2026
[ Source: Bungie ]
Inky Blinky Bob
Surreal action-adventure Inky Blinky Bob launches today on Steam, letting players pilot a weaponised hot air balloon across a hostile island chain riddled with biotech horrors.
As a detective probing mysterious signals from Quantum Corp, explore abandoned settlements and labs on foot or by air, scavenging resources to upgrade the balloon and weapons while battling mutants in brutal close-range combat.
The game blends psychological horror with absurdist humour in a stylised world, culminating in an epic showdown against the titular Inky Blinky Bob, a grotesque flying octopus-balloon monster dominating the skies.
3/21/2026
[ Source: Eldelic Games ]
Hard West 2
Occult Wild West tactics game Hard West 2 is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing turn-based combat infused with dark magic and supernatural threats to consoles.
Players lead outlaw Gin Carter and his posse on a quest to rob the mysterious Ghost Train and reclaim his soul, battling demons and undead across diverse frontier landscapes with revolver duels and dynamic shootouts.
The game emphasizes tactical depth through unique posse abilities, mysterious card-based poker hand builds, Bravado kill chains for extra actions, and impactful choices that affect loyalty and survival in a brutal, unforgiving Weird West.
3/21/2026
[ Source: Ice Code Games ]
Realm of Ink
Ink-style action roguelite Realm of Ink joins the Steam Spring Sale with a 10% discount through March 26, coinciding with the major Ink-Stained Spring Update for its Early Access version.
The update introduces the Affinity System for deeper character connections, revives Endless Mode after the true ending with escalating challenges, and refines combat feedback plus new boss arena viewpoints for greater immersion.
With all five story chapters now live, players control swordswoman Red defying scripted fate through evolving combat forms, Ink Gems, deadly pets, and rebirth progression ahead of the full 1.0 launch on May 26 across multiple platforms.
3/21/2026
[ Source: 4Divinity ]
Lords of the Fallen
Dark fantasy action-RPG Lords of the Fallen has surpassed 2.5 million copies sold worldwide.
The 2023 title achieved this milestone after crossing 2 million sales in August 2025, bolstered by over 70 post-launch updates and the major Version 2.5 release in December that added Veteran Mode and refined enemy encounters.
CI Games celebrates the achievement as a key step forward, with community feedback shaping Lords of the Fallen II, set for release later in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
3/21/2026
[ Source: CI Games ]
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
Open-world anime RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin builds massive launch hype with the “50 Elizabeths in L.A.” event featuring 50 cosplayers parading at L.A. LIVE on March 14.
The spectacle, inspired by the series' iconic Forest of White Dreams scene, included photo zones, gameplay demos, giveaways, and a live broadcast to connect with North American fans ahead of the grand launch.
Now in early access on PlayStation 5 and Steam since March 17 with positive player feedback, the game expands to mobile and all platforms on March 23, offering tag combat, co-op boss battles, and exploration in Britannia.