30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In March-December 2026
Update: As mentioned, we’re updating this feature on a monthly basis, and it’s now been adjusted for March. We’ve taken a few games away, added a few in, and changed a handful of dates around for games like Replaced.
With 2026 now starting to kick into gear, it’s time to look ahead at what this year has in store for us! There are hundreds and hundreds of games that will be releasing on Xbox in 2026, and we’ve whittled down the current list into just 30 Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S titles that we’re most looking forward to this year as things stand.
We do this every year, of course, but things are a little different for the 2026 version. Firstly, we’re sticking to just the official descriptions rather than just waffling on about each game ourselves — this means we have more time to constantly keep updating the article with new additions (and taking older ones out) on a monthly basis, which should hopefully prove useful as the year rolls on. You’ll also find trailers for each game in this big list, although you can also click on the game pages to get more information and other news articles we’ve covered for them.
As mentioned, these are far from the only games releasing on Xbox this year, and in addition to this article, we provide weekly and monthly guides tracking them all. There’s also an Xbox Game Pass in 2026 guide that’s obviously focused around every single Game Pass title announced for this year.
Let’s get cracking with 30 Xbox Series X|S games to look forward to in 2026!
“The full remake of the second installment in the FATAL FRAME (PROJECT ZERO) series titled FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO II: Crimson Butterfly. This Japanese-style horror adventure game follows twin sisters who become lost in an abandoned village haunted by vengeful spirits. Using the Camera Obscura—a device that can capture and seal away the impossible—they fight ghosts as the story unfolds.”
- Release Date: March 12, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
“Take control of one of the commandos, team up with your friends and send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-be back to the underworld. Choose the class that matches your playstyle, pile into your favorite ride, and unload an array of gunfire, grenades, special abilities, and freaking katanas as you save the planet.”
- Release Date: March 12, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
“The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.”
- Release Date: March 13, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
“Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Take on the role of the Greymane Kliff and embark on a journey across the continent to reclaim everything you’ve lost. Explore uncharted lands, encounter mysterious factions, and experience firsthand a world that is as breathtaking as it is merciless.”
- Release Date: March 19, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
“The saga of Max and Chloe, and the fate of Caledon, is yours to decide! Play as both Max and Chloe as an all-new story builds towards an epic climax.”
- Release Date: March 26, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
“REPLACED is a 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer set in an alternate 1980s America, with free-flow action combat and a deep, dystopian story. You play as R.E.A.C.H. – an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against its own will, striving to adjust to human life, in and around Phoenix-City.”
- Release Date: April 14, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? Yes
“MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is an action-packed first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. Its black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. Unravel layers of corruption with a thrilling noir-fueled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully-loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.”
- Release Date: April 16, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
“Capcom’s newest IP—PRAGMATA. It is the near future, and protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana, must work together as they make their way through the cold lunar research station.”
- Release Date: April 17, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
“Take control of He-Man, Man-At-Arms, and Teela in a fast-paced, magic-brawler that blends the crunch of arcade classics with the high-fantasy action of the animated series.”
- Release Date: April 28, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
“Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations. Unleash bone-breaking combos through fast combat and smart defensive tactics to leave a trail of blood and destruction. Land vicious Super moves and Ultimates to leave your opponents in a mess of blood.”
- Release Date: April 30, 2026
- Xbox Game Pass? No
