Xbox Partner Preview returned today, shining a light on our third-party partners with world premieres, new announcements, DLC reveals and much more. During the 30-minute broadcast, we revealed five brand new games, released three that you can play today, and announced nine new titles that will be playable day one on Game Pass Ultimate -from partners such as IO Interactive, Poncle, THQ Nordic, and Future Friends, alongside other powerhouse developers.<\/p>\n
The broadcast kicked off with the world premiere of Armatus<\/strong>, the upcoming third-person action-roguelike from publisher, Fictions, ande wrapped up with the announcement of Raji: Kaliyuga<\/strong>, a surprise sequel to 2020\u2019s action-adventure game, Raji. We also showed a world premiere of Vampire Survivors studio, Poncle\u2019s new game, Vampire Crawlers. <\/strong>Even better \u2013 all three of these titles will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. We also saw <\/strong>new DLC and an Xbox release for Dave the Diver<\/strong>, plus a first look at the wild new Eminem Elusive Target mission heading to Hitman: World of Assassination <\/strong>next week, among many others.<\/p>\n All of the games featured in today\u2019s show are Xbox Play Anywhere, which means you\u2019ll be able to play across console, PC and supported gaming handhelds with just one copy of the game.<\/p>\n Additionally, we also announced that full screen experience\u2014originally available on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X\u2014is generally available tomorrow (November 21) across all gaming handhelds currently in market. Plus, we\u2019re expanding FSE to more Windows 11 PC form factors through the Xbox and Windows Insider programs soon.<\/p>\n If you missed it, don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here with a recap of everything announced during the show. Read on for more:<\/p>\n 007 First Light<\/strong><\/p>\n James Bond is of course, synonymous with fast cars packed with wild gadgets, and 007 First Light plans to honor that legacy with the inclusion of what else but a slick Aston Martin. The trailer showed a first look at the Aston Martin Valhalla, a state-of-the-art sports coup\u00e9 with a few \u201cspecial\u201d modifications (guns) built in especially for on-duty 00 Agents. It looks as though this car will become a much-needed sidekick to young Bond\u2019s activities in 007 First Light \u2013 and you can floor it over to our post to read more about the franchise\u2019s long-running legacy with iconic vehicles.<\/p>\n 007 First Light launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on March 27, 2026.<\/p>\n Armatus<\/strong><\/p>\n We got a first look at the worldwide premiere of Armatus, a third-person roguelite shooter from Counterplay Games. The trailer introduces us to a mysterious event known as The Vanishing, which has ended the world. Armatus sees you become a masked warrior, summoned and magnificently armed, to defeat the demonic horrors wandering the ruins of Paris. Your motivations are a mystery for now, so we\u2019re excited to see what Armatus\u2018 narrative has in-store. You can also read more on Xbox Wire about the gothic horror inspiration and background of Armatus right here.<\/p>\n Armatus launches in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. It\u2019ll also be available day one via Xbox Game Pass.<\/p>\n CloverPit<\/strong><\/p>\n Gamble for your life (quite literally) in CloverPit, the roguelite where every spin contributes to your survival. Locked in a room with a slot machine and an ATM, you must play to pay off your debts and not be plunged into the depths below via a trap door. With a host of odd prizes and curious items that can trigger big wins, combos and boost your luck, every run ends up different and more compelling than the last. Find out more about CloverPit\u2019s gripping loop, plus information about the upcoming DLC, here on Xbox Wire.<\/p>\n And the ultimate jackpot \u2013 CloverPit is out today! Play it on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud, and via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium.<\/p>\n Crowsworn<\/strong><\/p>\n This stylish action platformer blends tight traversal mechanics with fluid combat manoeuvres, and we got to see a little more of it in action during today\u2019s Crowsworn gameplay trailer. The world of Fearanndal is under a terrible curse, and it\u2019s up to you to fight through hordes of monsters and unravel the mysteries of this forsaken land. Uncover secrets, upgrade your abilities, and enhance your loadouts as you progress through this gorgeous metroidvania.<\/p>\n Crowsworn launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud, and will also be playable day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.<\/p>\n Dave The Diver + In The Jungle DLC<\/strong><\/p>\n Dave the Diver arrives on Xbox today! Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC players can dive into this deep-sea RPG and explore the Blue Hole by day, and run a thriving sushi restaurant by night. Its whimsical setting combined with a deeply moreish gameplay loop is an absolute must-play. We also got a look at In The Jungle, a new expansion that sees our titular marine hero Dave exploring solid ground, riding through jungle settlements, and doing battle against a fierce, giant crocodile. Read more about the inspiration behind Dave the Diver, here on Xbox Wire.<\/p>\n Dave The Diver is available today on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and is optimized for handheld devices. In The Jungle arrives early 2026.<\/p>\n Echo Generation 2<\/strong><\/p>\n Developer Cococumber has unveiled a sequel to voxel adventure Echo Generation, and it looks interesting indeed. Echo Generation 2 is bringing back the first game\u2019s spooky, supernatural setting, as well as its explosive turn-based combat against cosmic horrors and raging robots. We\u2019re also seeing welcome inspiration from many beloved \u201980s and \u201990s action movies, including a Gremlins-esque battle sidekick. It looks like great fun, and we\u2019re curious to see more.<\/p>\n Echo Generation 2 is coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Xbox Game Pass.<\/p>\n Erosion<\/strong><\/p>\n We showed the world premiere of Erosion, an isometric action game set in a stylish, western-themed voxel world. The trailer showed us a super interesting mechanic \u2013 when you die, you respawn 10 years later. In the time that passes, the world around you has changed, and other characters have gotten older, creating an urgency to find what you\u2019re looking for. It\u2019s a curious concept, and we\u2019re looking forward to seeing more.<\/p>\n Erosion is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Xbox Game Pass, and will launch into Xbox Game Preview on PC in spring 2026.<\/p>\n Hitman World of Assassination<\/strong><\/p>\n The next Hitman World of Assassination Elusive Target mission is on the way, and it\u2019s a truly fantastic concept. This job sees Agent 47 tasked with hunting down none other than the alter ego Slim Shady, at the request of\u2026 yes, rapper, Eminem himself. In this world, the younger Slim Shady has become an entirely separate, violent entity, and our intrepid assassin is tasked with taking him out by the real Eminem, in fear that his own creation will come for him. We\u2019re truly excited for this one \u2013 pop over to our post for more insight into how Eminem\u2019s Elusive Target mission came to life.<\/p>\n The Mound: Omen of Cthulu<\/strong><\/p>\n A team of explorers ventures deep into an unwelcoming land in this upcoming co-op horror game. In this new gameplay trailer for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, the expedition arrives on a mysterious coastline shrouded by dangerous jungles and supernatural forces beyond comprehension. Inspired by the inexplicable (un)realities of H.P. Lovecraft\u2019s original stories, The Mound challenges players to work together and navigate shifting perceptions of reality to survive the horrors and uncover the treasures that lie within.<\/p>\n The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu arrives in summer 2026, and will be available on Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>\n Raji: Kaliyuga<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re thrilled to reveal a brand-new sequel to Raji: An Ancient Epic, the multi award winning indie action-adventure title, set in ancient India. Set six years after the original game, Raji: Kaliyuga expands on the conflict, portraying not just a war among mortals but a cosmic struggle involving gods, asuras, and mystical forces. You play as Raji and her younger brother Darsh as dual protagonists that you\u2019ll control during different parts of the story. The sequel also makes bold new strides into a new genre, pivoting from the first game\u2019s isometric interpretation of ancient India, into a full third person action-adventure, and we can\u2019t wait to see more! For now, you can read more about how developer Nodding Heads Games is bringing this ambitious sequel to life, here on Xbox Wire.<\/p>\n Raji: Kaliyuga is slated to launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. It\u2019ll also launch day one on Xbox Game Pass.<\/p>\n Reanimal<\/strong><\/p>\n From the creators of Little Nightmares \u2013 Reanimal is a darkly inviting co-op horror where you play as a brother and sister on a mission to rescue their missing friends and escape their home, which is now shrouded in horrors. As the duo, you\u2019ll venture through a twisted world brimming with monsters and secrets. In this new trailer, we saw some new locations in this uniquely atmospheric setting, as well as some new gameplay mechanics that you\u2019ll use to explore and survive this harrowing adventure.<\/p>\n Reanimal launches February 2026, and will be available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud and is available to preorder today. If you can\u2019t wait until then, a demo for Reanimal is available to play today.<\/p>\n Roadside Research<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever wanted to be an alien working undercover at a rural gas station, well, that\u2019s incredibly specific\u2026 and we\u2019ve got the game for you. Roadside Research is a comedic co-op simulator where you\u2019ll do just that, with the aim of gathering intelligence on humans. Day to day, you\u2019ll be responsible for running the shop, stocking shelves, and appearing normal, while secretly conducting research on your customers. However, if you arouse too much suspicion, the government will show up, jeopardizing your Earthly mission. It looks like great fun, especially with friends.<\/p>\n Roadside Research launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud in Q1 2026,and it\u2019ll be available day one via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.<\/p>\n Tides of Annihilation<\/strong><\/p>\n Next up, we saw some incredibly cool gameplay from Tides of Annihilation, an upcoming fantasy action-adventure title inspired by Arthurian Legend. The trailer shows off an entire boss battle from start to finish, with protagonist Gwendolyn battling a giant winged entity, using abilities that allow her to shift through different realities to gain an edge in the fight. It\u2019s a mesmerizing scene, complete with cinematic moments to add more flair to the frenetic combat.\u00a0 For a full breakdown of what\u2019s happening during that epic, reality-bending boss fight in the trailer, head over to our deep dive here.<\/p>\n Tides of Annihilation is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud \u2013 stay tuned for news on a release date.<\/p>\n Total Chaos<\/strong><\/p>\n From the creator of Turbo Overkill comes Total Chaos, a first-person survival horror brimming with mysteries to solve and monsters to kill\/avoid\/scream at. In this eerie, atmospheric world, you\u2019ll scavenge materials to craft makeshift weapons, and battle against horrific creatures as you unfurl a nightmare narrative. The gameplay trailer alone looks tense and truly unnerving, but fortunately, you don\u2019t need to wait to experience the horrors for yourself.<\/p>\n Surprise! Total Chaos is available today, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.<\/p>\n Vampire Crawlers<\/strong><\/p>\n Poncle, the creator of Vampire Survivors, is back with a brand-new game announcement inVampire Crawlers \u2013 a first-person, deckbuilding, roguelike dungeon crawler brimming with the developer\u2019s trademark chaotic approach. Many of your favorite familiar upgrades are featured \u2013 the bible, the whip, and of course, the garlic. It\u2019s a fresh, interesting twist on the Vampire Survivors look and feel, with that same compelling, \u201cone more go\u201d appeal we know and love. Want to know more? Stick with Xbox Wire to read our exclusive interview with Poncle about building your future favorite time sink.<\/p>\n Vampire Crawlers is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud and Game Pass Ultimate soon \u2013 keep an eye on Xbox Wire for news on a release date.<\/p>\n Zoopunk<\/strong><\/p>\n Take control of a ragtag group of sky-faring, traditional-weapon-wielding anthropomorphic animals in Zoopunk, a new action game from TiGames, and part of the universe introduced by the acclaimed F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch. This new trailer sees one character on the hunt for an enigmatic object called \u201cSpark\u201d, before being captured by a rival group looking to take it for themselves. We also got a look at the fast-paced, third-person combat, which sees the characters pulling off different acrobatic moves and explosive abilities in battle.<\/p>\n Zoopunk looks like a fun, sci-fi romp, and it\u2019s coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud in 2027.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Xbox Partner Preview returned today, shining a light on our third-party partners with world premieres, new announcements, DLC…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":393033,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[186746,186747,186748,186749,186750,186751,58123,186752,186753,186754,186755,158,186756,186757,186758,67,132,68,186679,186759,186760],"class_list":{"0":"post-393032","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-007-first-light","9":"tag-armatus","10":"tag-clover-pit","11":"tag-crowsworn","12":"tag-dave-the-diver","13":"tag-echo-generation-2","14":"tag-erosion","15":"tag-hitman-world-of-assassination","16":"tag-raji-kaliyuga","17":"tag-reanimal","18":"tag-roadside-research","19":"tag-technology","20":"tag-the-mound-omen-of-cthulu","21":"tag-tides-of-annihilation","22":"tag-total-chaos","23":"tag-united-states","24":"tag-unitedstates","25":"tag-us","26":"tag-vampire-crawlers","27":"tag-xbox-partner-preview","28":"tag-zoopunk"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115583979676428219","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=393032"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/393032\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/393033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=393032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=393032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=393032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}