A new report details Microsoft's strategy for major 2026 game launches, including summer and fall windows for Halo, Fable, and Gears of War titles. The company aims to steer clear of Grand Theft Auto 6's November release. Separate leaks suggest an imminent PlayStation 5 port for Starfield.
Microsoft's Xbox division is gearing up for a strong 2026 lineup, building on successful releases from the previous year. According to a February 5 report from The Verge, key projects include a remaster of the original Halo, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, slated for a summer launch. Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel to the series, and the long-delayed Fable reboot are both targeting a fall window.
Xbox is strategically timing these releases to avoid overlap with Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6, set for November 19. The report notes that marketing for GTA 6 will begin in summer, reducing the likelihood of delays, prompting Xbox to adjust its schedule accordingly. Forza Horizon 6 is an exception, planned for May, well ahead of the competition.
Other developments include Double Fine's Kiln, an online pottery game, expected in April. Starfield, Bethesda's 2023 sci-fi RPG, will receive new content soon, with a PlayStation 5 port rumored for reveal in the near future. A leak from insider Graczdari, reported by Polish site PPE on the same day, claims the PS5 version launches April 7, backed by verified product codes licensed to Microsoft, though no official product details exist yet. Rumors of a Starfield 2.0 overhaul persist, following a 2024 expansion and no major 2025 updates; YouTubers like MrMattyPlays have previewed it privately but cannot disclose details.
Additionally, a Fallout 3 remaster remains in development, despite no announcement after Amazon's Fallout show finale. This comes as Microsoft increasingly ports first-party titles to PlayStation, shifting from exclusive strategies.
