Xbox Dev Direct 2026 Was Great, And One Game Clearly Stole The Show

My wife, who typically isn’t a gamer but becomes obsessed with games she really likes (Split Fiction, It Takes Two, Rise of the Tomb Raider) announced to me last night that she will “definitely be playing this” when Fable releases later in the year. The Fable franchise means nothing to her, but she’s fascinated by what she’s seen so far, and that kind of thing is surely music to Microsoft’s ears. Make no mistake, the Fable reboot isn’t just about appealing to fans of the series, but creating a huge audience of brand-new ones as well.

So, yeah — I love Xbox Developer Direct, and this year’s version was no exception! Fable was the standout for me, but Forza Horizon 6 looked amazing too, Beast of Reincarnation will likely be a fantastic Xbox Game Pass addition, and I expect Double Fine to impress us once again with the creative multiplayer brawler Kiln.

Do you agree that Fable stole the show, or was something else more impressive to you? Come and let me know in the comments section, and I’ll also throw the poll down below for anyone who missed it last night.