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Xbox 2026 Exclusives Guide - Fable, Gears E-Day & More

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Xbox 2026 Exclusives Guide - Fable, Gears E-Day & More
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Xbox 2026 Exclusives Guide

The 25th Anniversary Year!

2026 marks Xbox's 25th anniversary, and Microsoft is celebrating with their biggest year of releases ever! Fable returns, Gears goes back to the beginning, and even Halo is coming to PlayStation for the first time.


📅 2026 Release Calendar

Major Xbox Releases

GameExpected ReleasePlatforms
Fable2026Xbox, PC
Gears of War: E-Day2026Xbox, PC
Halo: Campaign Evolved2026Xbox, PC, PS5
Forza Horizon 6Late 2026Xbox, PC
Clockwork Revolution2026Xbox, PC
Fallout 3 RemasterLate 2026Xbox, PC

🧙 Fable

The Legendary RPG Returns

Developer: Playground Games (Forza Horizon)

What We Know:

  • Fantasy RPG reboot
  • Signature British humor
  • Open-world exploration
  • Action combat system
  • Deep story choices

Why It's Exciting:

  • Series dormant for years
  • Playground's first RPG
  • Modern AAA production
  • Xbox's answer to Elder Scrolls

Game Pass: Day One ✅


⚙️ Gears of War: E-Day

Back to the Beginning

Developer: The Coalition

Setting:

  • Prequel to Gears of War 1
  • 14 years before original game
  • Emergence Day events
  • Origin story focus

Story:

  • Marcus Fenix's past
  • Dom Santiago returns
  • Locust first contact
  • Tragedy and survival

Expectations:

  • Next-gen visuals
  • Classic Gears gameplay
  • Enhanced cover mechanics
  • Multiplayer included

Game Pass: Day One ✅


🎮 Halo: Campaign Evolved

The Remake of a Legend

Developer: Halo Studios

Built In: Unreal Engine 5

Historic Moment: This will be the first Halo title on PlayStation 5!

What's Included:

  • Complete Halo: Combat Evolved remake
  • Modern graphics and effects
  • Updated animations
  • Classic gameplay preserved

Platforms:

  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Windows PC
  • PlayStation 5 (first ever!)

Anniversary Significance:

  • 25th anniversary of Xbox
  • Full circle moment
  • Massive fan service

Game Pass: Day One ✅


🏎️ Forza Horizon 6

Racing Paradise Returns

Developer: Playground Games

Rumored Setting: Japan

Expected Features:

  • Stunning open world
  • Hundreds of cars
  • Four seasons weather
  • Festival atmosphere
  • Online multiplayer

Speculation:

  • Japanese car culture focus
  • Mountain roads (touge)
  • Urban environments
  • Rural landscapes

Game Pass: Day One ✅


⏰ Clockwork Revolution

Time-Bending Steampunk Adventure

Developer: inXile Entertainment

Genre: First-person immersive RPG

Setting:

  • Steampunk universe
  • Time-manipulation powers
  • Retro-futuristic world
  • Alternate history

Gameplay:

  • RPG progression
  • Time-travel mechanics
  • Combat and exploration
  • Player choice stories

Game Pass: Day One ✅


☢️ Fallout 3 Remaster

The Wasteland Returns

Developers: Bethesda + Virtual Studios

Engine: Unreal Engine 5

Expected Release: End of 2026

What to Expect:

  • Complete visual overhaul
  • Modern mechanics
  • Quality of life updates
  • Preserved story and quests

📺 Xbox Multiplat Changes

Games Coming to Other Platforms

Microsoft's new policy: First-party games will eventually appear on PlayStation and Nintendo!

Same-Day Releases on PS5:

  • Keeper
  • The Outer Worlds 2
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
  • Ninja Gaiden 4

Why This Matters:

  • Larger audiences
  • Game Pass focus
  • Industry shift
  • Player choice priority

🎮 Game Pass Value 2026

All Xbox Studios = Day One

Confirmed Day One Releases:

  • ✅ Fable
  • ✅ Gears of War: E-Day
  • ✅ Halo: Campaign Evolved
  • ✅ Forza Horizon 6
  • ✅ Clockwork Revolution
  • ✅ And more...

Game Pass Tiers:

TierPriceFeatures
Core$9.99/moOnline + some games
Standard$14.99/moGame library + online
Ultimate$19.99/moPC, Console, Cloud, Perks

📊 Third-Party on Xbox 2026

Major Multiplatform Releases

GTA 6 (November 19, 2026)

  • Biggest game of the year
  • Day one on Xbox Series X|S

Code Vein 2 (January 30, 2026)

  • Anime Souls-like sequel

Resident Evil Requiem

  • Raccoon City return

Crimson Desert

  • Open-world action RPG

🏆 Xbox Ecosystem Benefits

Play Anywhere Advantages

Cross-Buy:

  • Buy once, play on Xbox AND PC
  • Shared save data
  • Single purchase

Cloud Gaming:

  • Play anywhere with internet
  • Phone, tablet, browser
  • No hardware limits

Smart Delivery:

  • Automatic best version
  • No extra purchases
  • Future-proof

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Fable exclusive to Xbox?

A: Xbox and PC, likely coming to other platforms eventually.

Q: Halo on PlayStation - really?

A: Yes! Halo: Campaign Evolved will release on PS5.

Q: When does Forza Horizon 6 release?

A: Expected late 2026, possibly Holiday season.

Q: Are all Xbox games on Game Pass Day One?

A: Yes, all Xbox/Bethesda Studios games.

Q: Is Xbox still making exclusives?

A: Yes, but with a focus on eventual multiplat availability.

Q: How much is Game Pass Ultimate?

A: $19.99/month for console, PC, and cloud.

Q: Can I play Xbox games on PC?

A: Yes, through Windows/Steam and Game Pass.

Q: Is Fallout 3 Remaster confirmed?

A: Reported and expected, not 100% official.


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🎯 The Bottom Line

Xbox's 25th anniversary year is STACKED!

With Fable finally returning, Gears going back to its roots, and Halo making history on PlayStation, 2026 is a celebration of everything Xbox. Game Pass makes it all accessible Day One.

The future of Xbox is here!


Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Game on! 💚

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