The strategic move to steer clear of GTA 6, a pattern clearly evident during earlier industry showcases, remained the focal point of the recent Xbox Games Showcase.
The newly unveiled lineup is strategically spread across the coming months, with launch dates ranging from mid-summer through to early next year:
- DOOM: The Dark Ages — Revelations: July 7
- Halo: Campaign Evolved: July 28
- Minecraft Dungeons II: September 29
- Gears of War: E-Day: October 6
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse: October 15
- Metro 2039: February
- Fable: February 23
A variety of additional titles remain in development without definitive release dates, with industry projections pointing toward a 2027 rollout.
In an official statement, Xbox leadership explicitly confirmed that the decision to push Fable into next year was driven by an exceptionally congested release schedule, specifically acknowledging the massive market footprint of Grand Theft Auto VI.
This is year is packed with incredible games for XBOX players to enjoy, from Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 to Control Resonant, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Grand Theft Auto VI. In order to plan our game launches through the… pic.twitter.com/eNXiA9ebn4
— XBOX (@XBOX) May 29, 2026
Asha Sharma, who assumed the role of Xbox CEO earlier this year with a mandate to refocus the brand on its core strengths and exclusive content, offered high praise for Rockstar’s upcoming title. She noted that she is thoroughly impressed by the project, viewing it as a milestone in contemporary pop culture—an achievement that Xbox is eager to support and honor.
Source: gta.com.ua