Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation will also be in the spotlight. Microsoft has confirmed that the next Developer Direct livestream will be broadcast on January 22 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. This is the fourth Developer Direct to date, and, as with previous livestreams, viewers can expect updates and new gameplay for several upcoming titles. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the Xbox brand, and Microsoft has confirmed that Playground Games will show off gameplay footage for Forza Horizon 6 and a new look at the long-in-development Fable. Pokemon developer Game Freak will also reveal more of its upcoming game Beast of Reincarnation. More details about the game's protagonist, Emma, and her ability to manipulate plants in the dangerous landscape of post-apocalyptic Japan will be revealed. The year ahead looks to be a big one for Xbox, as Microsoft is also releasing Halo: Campaign Evolved for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Beyond Xbox, 2026 also marks the 40th anniversary of Bethesda and the 35th anniversary of Blizzard. We'll also see the return of BlizzCon in September, and Blizzard has teased that 2026 will be its "biggest" year yet. Latest in Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Boss Highlights PlayStation Success, Talks Bringing Halo To PS5 Xbox Developer Direct Confirmed For January 2026, But It Won't Have Everything How Forza Horizon 6 Aims To Get Its Japanese Details Right