Xbox Partner Preview: Alien Deathstorm, Serious Sam: Shatterverse, and All New Games Unveiled at the Event

During the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview, Microsoft showcased a plethora of games destined for its ecosystem in the short to medium term. The 30-minute broadcast, narrated by actor Aaron Paul, unveiled a total of 19 titles. Of these, fourteen will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one, and nine were world premieres. Below, we delve deeper into these brand-new games first revealed at the Xbox Partner Preview.

Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish

The event kicked off with the announcement of Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, a first-person action game set within the World of Darkness universe. This initial preview hints at a story where a team of hunters aims to eliminate a vampire disguised as a law enforcement officer.

Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is slated for release in Q3 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud. It will also support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing users to access the game on both console and PC with a single purchase and share save files.

Alien Deathstorm

Rebellion, the studio behind franchises like Sniper Elite and the upcoming Atomfall, unveiled Alien Deathstorm. This first-person survival adventure places players in an off-world colony ravaged by extreme weather and hostile creatures.

The objective is to investigate the colony's events while fighting for survival. The game will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud, and will be available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers from day one.

Serious Sam: Shatterverse

The Serious Sam franchise makes a comeback with Shatterverse. This installment centers on the collaboration of five versions of "Sam" from alternate universes, who must unite to stop Mental, the series' recurring antagonist.

The trailer from the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview revealed that each of the five Sam variants possesses unique abilities, complementing the franchise's signature heavy weapon arsenal. The core focus remains on frantic combat against massive enemy hordes. Serious Sam: Shatterverse is expected to arrive on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud in 2026, featuring Xbox Play Anywhere compatibility.

Artificial Detective

Artificial Detective, which concluded the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview, is a third-person post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure. The story follows a robot detective attempting to solve the mystery behind humanity's disappearance.

During its investigation, the robot encounters what appears to be the sole surviving human child, who becomes its companion. The title blends puzzle-solving elements with action sequences and is scheduled for release in 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud.

Moosa: Dirty Fate

Set in feudal Korea, Moosa: Dirty Fate is an action game with a visual aesthetic inspired by traditional Korean painting. The story places the player in a land where an unknown force has destroyed crops, forcing the populace to take extreme measures to survive.

Players assume the role of a warrior tasked with tracking this threat. The gameplay features third-person combat and exploration of stylized landscapes. Its launch is estimated for 2027 on Xbox and PC platforms, including availability on Xbox Game Pass.

Vaunted

Vaunted, another new title unveiled at the event, is a game that blends tactical RPG with action elements. Its combat combines turn-based planning with real-time execution, and its story is presented through three unreliable narrators recounting a failed expedition. This title is set to launch first on PC in late 2026.

The Eternal Life of Goldman

The Eternal Life of Goldman is a platformer featuring a completely hand-drawn visual style, utilizing frame-by-frame animation techniques. Its story draws inspiration from fables and myths, with protagonist Goldman needing to use his staff and various abilities to find and defeat a mystical creature known as "The Deity."

This new game from the March Xbox Partner Preview is expected in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud. A demo is currently available on Steam and other online stores.

Frog Sqwad

Aimed at cooperative play, Frog Sqwad is a slapstick physics-based platformer and puzzle game. The objective is to explore sewers to collect food for the "Swamp King." Players use the frogs' sticky tongues to traverse levels. The game supports up to eight players in co-op mode and is set to launch in June 2026 on Xbox Game Pass, with Xbox Play Anywhere compatibility confirmed.

Bluey’s Happy Snaps

In Bluey's Happy Snaps, players embody the characters Bluey and Bingo in a photography-focused adventure. Using a special camera, players can capture moments in locations based on the original TV series and collect items in a virtual scrapbook. Bluey's Happy Snaps is slated for release on current and previous-gen Xbox consoles, PC, and Game Pass by the end of 2026.