New Xbox games on the way: Game Studios Publishing prepares two releases for 2026

Xbox Game Studios Publishing is preparing two unannounced multi-platform games that will arrive in 2026.

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Although Xbox already has a powerful release calendar for the coming months, the creative machinery of its studios continues to churn out new ideas with an eye on the next few years. We’ve just learned that Xbox Game Studios Publishing is working on two new multi-platform games that will arrive at some point in 2026, and which have yet to be officially announced.

The information comes from the LinkedIn profile of a Senior Game Producer in Xbox’s publishing division, where they mention leading two development pipelines for new titles slated for 2026. Additionally, they specify that these are cross-platform experiences, suggesting that they won’t be exclusive to Xbox, or at least not entirely.

Two New Xbox Games for 2026 Still Unannounced

The same profile also mentions work on Ara: History Untold and Contraband, two titles already known within the Xbox Game Studios Publishing catalog. However, these two new Xbox games for 2026 have yet to appear on any official roadmap, and haven’t been publicly linked to any specific studio.

Among the tasks described by the producer are milestone planning and roadmap development, LiveOps integration, quality and inclusion supervision, and support for strategic publishing decisions. All signs point to these being ambitious projects with a clear long-term focus and destined for global release.

Highlighted tasks in this profile include:

• Milestone management and roadmap planning

• LiveOps integration and budget tracking

• Accessibility, quality, and inclusion supervision

• Support for strategic publishing decisions

If Xbox maintains its release pace, 2026 could be another strong year for the brand, and these two new projects could play a key role in expanding its multi-platform catalog. We’ll be keeping an eye out for any leaks or official announcements in the coming months.