As always, 2026 xbox Games Showcase was full of interesting video games, Xbox Game Pass announcements, and some cool transparent Xbox consoles/controllers that had a very early 2000s feel. But as fun as these reveals were, the biggest thing to come out of the event was the confirmation that Xbox console exclusives were coming back. Confirming a rumor from industry insider Jeff Grubb and proving that the recent Walmart listing is outdated, the announcement directly addresses one of the Xbox community's biggest wishes. And one of the two confirmed console exclusives is — Gears of War: E-Day — This is especially interesting considering recent PlayStation releases.
hopeful, Bioshock: Infinite-good night clockwork revolution It's also only available on Xbox consoles. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027.
To be clear, not all Xbox Game Studios PlayStation ports have been suddenly canceled. Even if a game is announced for Sony's console family, it will still be released on PlayStation. fableFor example, it's scheduled to launch on PS5 as planned. However, this does not mean that future releases in the same series will do the same. Gears of War That seems to prove it. Maybe it's coming in the future Gears of War: E-Day This could be a perfect example of what will happen to most Xbox franchises going forward, with Microsoft pulling the rug out from under Sony.
17 games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in 2026 Xbox Games Showcase
As is usually the case with Microsoft Showcases, Xbox Game Pass subscribers now have a whole new suite of games to look forward to.
How Gears of War: Reloaded Forces Players' Hands on PS5
Apparently, the change in Xbox's leadership has led to a new plan to evaluate its games one by one for multi-platform release. This means there were almost certainly no plans to give PlayStation fans a taste of the Xbox franchise before telling them they'd need an Xbox console to see the other games in the series. Still, this is exactly what has been happening since then Gears of War: E-Day is no longer available on PlayStation 5. Coincidence or not, this is smart business. Reloaded Now it appears as a kind of Trojan horse.
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When Hell Frozen Over Gears of War: Reloaded Following its release on PlayStation 5 in August 2025, players assumed they would be able to enjoy it too. E-day At the Sony console down the street. As a result, they likely bought into the hype for the franchise, picked up a remaster of the original game, and fell in love with the characters and world. But to experience something different Gears of War Games, including upcoming games E-dayNow they have to buy an Xbox (or a gaming PC with solid specs). Basically, Xbox is reaching a new audience. Gears of War To drum up interest, I'm now telling that same audience that if they want to see more, they should buy the Series X or the soon-to-be-released Project Helix. And it's safe to assume that this won't just apply to: gear IP or whatever.
Xbox could be using the same Trojan horse tactics as Halo and Fable.
The new item is fable Remasters of franchises and originals halo A launch on the PlayStation 5 was set in stone as this announcement was made before Microsoft moved on from its failed “everything is Xbox” campaign. However, likewise Gears of War: ReloadedThese games can serve as mere teasers of the wider franchise. The next Halo game has already been announced, so hopefully PlayStation fans will love it. Campaign EvolutionThey have no choice but to get another console to play the new stuff. And if Playground Games sticks the landing fableconjugation fableWith the release of a promising game showcase trailer, PlayStation fans may be tempted to buy an Xbox again when the sequel isn't coming to PS5 and PS6.
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Although there was a point in time when PlayStation players had expectations; Halo: The Master Chief Collection and classic fable It's now highly unlikely that the trilogy will end on PS5. Any PlayStation fan will probably end up with a remaster of the first entry in an Xbox franchise with two stories and the first entry in a long-running reboot. This allows Microsoft to repaint what many fans felt was a mistake as a tactical business decision to lure fans away from the competition. The move to console exclusives seems well-timed. Gears of War We will maintain our relationship with the Xbox brand and franchises. halo and fable You can just follow along.
