The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 airs in June and will be followed by a 'deep dive' into the Gears of War franchise with the E-Day Direct here's when you can tune in and what to expect

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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:11:14 +0000

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Microsoft has announced plans for its annual Xbox Games Showcase this summer, along with a Gears of War: E-Day Direct.

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of War: E-Day Direct Microsoft has announced plans for its annual Xbox Games Showcase this summer, along with a Gears of War: E-Day Direct.

The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is scheduled to air on June 7 at 10AM PT / 1PM
ET / 6PM BST and will be followed immediately by a "deep-dive" into the
return of the Gears of War franchise with the Gears of War: E-Day Direct showcase. To watch both livestreams, viewers can tune in on Xbox's official social channels, like YouTube , Twitch , Xbox ASL Twitch , and its Facebook . Article continues below You may like Xbox confirms Developer Direct 2026 showcase for later this month here are the games to expect Summer Game Fest officially returns this summer with all-new game announcements here's when you can watch the showcase The Future Games Show Spring Showcase airs this week here's how to watch and what games to expect from the 90-minute presentation

The main showcase is expected to offer "first gameplay looks and huge news on upcoming titles" from Microsoft's first-party studios and third-party partners, including games "from the biggest franchises to soon-to-be indie darlings."

Immediately after, Xbox will "go even deeper on one of the games coming later this year", Gears of War: E-Day , directly from developer, The Coalition Studio.

The game was officially revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase in 2024 , so it's a high likelihood we'll finally hear a release date announcement and see new gameplay.

"Gears of War: E-Day Direct will take players into the start of Emergence Day, offering new details, gameplay and insights about the hugely anticipated origin story to the Gears of War saga," Microsoft said in an Xbox Wire post. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
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To celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary, the company is bringing back Xbox FanFest and will include a look back at the last 25 years, "alongside a forward view of whats next".

The Xbox Games Showcase is typically a huge event filled with exciting
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