Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will take place on June 7, and it’ll be followed by a Gears of War: E-Day Direct.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will feature news, reveals, and gameplay for both first-party Xbox titles and third-party games (though an Xbox Partner Preview was held just a few days ago). This includes games at every caliber, including some of Xbox’s biggest franchises and new indie releases.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 is also celebrating the 25th anniversary of Xbox, and the Xbox FanFest at Showcase is returning as part of that. Fans can enjoy the experience in person in Los Angeles, California, where they’ll learn about the history of Xbox as well as what’s coming in the future.
There’s a sweepstakes that fans in the United States can enter now to get free tickets. More information on it can be found here.
That’s not all — after the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, a Gears of War: E-Day Direct will be aired. This will be an in-depth look at the next game in the Fears of War franchise from the development team itself.
The Direct will feature gameplay, new details, and developer insights about Gears of War: E-Day, which will be the origin story to the popular Gears of War saga.
Fans can tune in to the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and the Gears of War: E-Day Direct on June 7, 2026, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time. It’ll be streamed on several official platforms, including YouTube and Twitch.










