Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Will Be Followed By Gears of War: E-Day Direct

Xbox has announced its future roadmap of gaming the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. According to the official announcement, this showcase will be followed up by a feature about Xbox's Gears of War: E-Day Direct. Apart from the revelation of the upcoming titles coming from studios belonging to the Xbox family, we will also see the return of Xbox FanFest this year.

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Announced

The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on Sunday, June 7, 2026. During the showcase, fans will get the latest news and first gameplay looks at the upcoming franchise and indie titles on Xbox. It will feature first-party studios directly under the Xbox umbrella as well as third-party partners worldwide.

The Xbox Games Showcase 2026, announced on June 7, will be available in over 40 languages along with American Sign Language, British Sign Language, and English audio descriptions. The broadcast will be on Xbox's official YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. For more updates surrounding the franchise ecosystem, readers can also check out PUBG: Blindspot Shutting Down, which covers recent developments related to the tactical shooter’s Early Access closure.

Deep Dive Into Gears of War: E-Day Direct and Xbox FanFest Returns

After the Xbox Games Showcase concludes, the broadcast will feature one of Xbox's most legendary franchises, Gears of War. The Coalition Studio is working on a game based on the origin story of the Gears of War saga. In the Gears of War: E-Day Direct, the studio team will talk about Emergence Day while offering new details, gameplay, and insights about the title coming later this year.

Xbox is also planning to celebrate its 25th anniversary in a special way. They have announced that Xbox FanFest will return, providing a look back at the last 25 years. They will also reveal future plans going forward. U.S. residents who are above 18 years of age can participate in the Xbox FanFest event to get a chance to win free tickets to attend the showcase. The event will end on April 12, 2026. Additionally, Krafton has already shared long-term plans for its flagship battle royale, detailed in the PUBG Battlegrounds 2026 Roadmap, outlining upcoming features and seasonal updates.

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Timings

The Xbox Games Showcase followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct will begin on the following airtimes in local time zones:

• PDT: June 7, 10am

• EDT: June 7, 1pm

• BST: June 7, 6pm

• CEST: June 7, 7pm

• JST: June 8, 2am

• AEST: June 8, 3am

Moreover, the double feature will also be available in over 40 languages as well as American Sign Language, British Sign Language, and English audio descriptions. They will be broadcast on Xbox's official channels on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook.

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