The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will air live on April 16 at 12pm PT, featuring announcements and updates for over 50 games including seven world premieres. Hosted by Jane Douglas, the 60-minute event will stream across multiple platforms partnered with IGN. Publishers and developers have teased several highlights in advance.
Galaxies has announced details for its Spring Showcase 2026, set to broadcast live on April 16, 2026, at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMT. The event, running approximately 60 minutes, will showcase announcements and updates from major publishers, studios, and developers, with seven world premieres confirmed. Viewers can watch on IGN.com, IGN's YouTube, Facebook, Twitter/X, Twitch, IGN mobile apps, Eurogamer, VG247, and Rock Paper Shotgun, as IGN partners with Galaxies for the stream. Jane Douglas returns as host. Bandai Namco plans a new gameplay trailer for Sword Art Online JRPG Echoes of Aincrad, while Focus Entertainment will feature Yerba Buena, the final DLC for Atomic Heart. Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios spotlight MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and Supermassive Games offers a deep dive into Directive 8020, its cinematic sci-fi horror adventure. Team 17 reveals the release date for tactical roguelite Wardrum and shows Hell Let Loose Vietnam, a 50v50 FPS. Shiro Games presents Spacecraft, Farever, and Frostrail, plus an unannounced project from Shiro Unlimited. Additional updates include Wired Productions' When Sirens Fall Silent, Hotel Architect, and Task Time; Saber Interactive's Bus Bound; Digital Sun's ReVamp; Jagex's Old School RuneScape; and a new RPG from astragon Entertainment and PQube. Other titles like Phasmophobia, Rivage, and world premieres from Alawar and Rebel Pixel are expected, alongside news from studios including Head Up Games and Snowcastle Games. Chris Thomas, Galaxies founder, stated: “Amazing games can come from anywhere, which is why Galaxies was created to give these titles a moment in the spotlight, whether they were made by a triple-A studio or a solo developer. We've handpicked 50 titles from passion projects to blockbuster reveals to create a 60 minute show that is bursting with surprises. Our North Star is to give gamers a reason to be excited and I can't wait to see how the global gaming community reacts to our third event.”
