Microsoft has revealed details for its upcoming Xbox Partner Preview, a digital showcase focused on third-party games set for Thursday, November 20, 2025. The event will feature new footage for 007 First Light, Tides of Annihilation, and Reanimal, along with brand-new reveals and Game Pass announcements. All highlighted titles will support Xbox Play Anywhere for cross-platform play.
Event Overview
The Xbox Partner Preview is a broadcast highlighting upcoming games from third-party developers, including IO Interactive, Tencent, and THQ Nordic. Scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. UK, the event will stream on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. The YouTube feed will be in 4K at 60fps, with other platforms at 1080p 60fps. Live subtitles will be available in languages like Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, and Mexican Spanish. Audio descriptions and American Sign Language versions will follow on YouTube and Twitch.
Featured Games
Viewers can expect an exciting first look at content for 007 First Light, IO Interactive's James Bond game. Tides of Annihilation, a dark fantasy epic from Eclipse Glow Games under Tencent, will show an extended gameplay trailer. Reanimal, the new horror adventure from the creator of Little Nightmares published by THQ Nordic, will receive a fresh look. All games are confirmed as Xbox Play Anywhere titles, allowing seamless play across Xbox consoles, PC, and supported handhelds with shared progress.
Additional Details
The show will be narrated by Jennifer English, who voices protagonist Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation. Xbox promises release date announcements, new gameplay footage, world premieres, and Game Pass updates. Post-event, Xbox Wire will publish recaps, deep dives, and behind-the-scenes stories. As stated in the official announcement, 'Xbox Partner Preview is all about bringing you news from our partners across the globe.'
