By Olivia Davies Nintendo fans have been feasting on the two directs that broadcast yesterday and today, but that doesn’t mean that Xbox players can’t reap some of those rewards too.
We have compiled a list of new titles that have been announced that will be appearing on Xbox in 2026 and 2027.
Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon Classic HD | Today
A thousand adventures in one! — Discover the roots of the Mystery Dungeon series!
Originally released only in Japan, the first entry in the Mystery Dungeon series and prequel to Torneko: The Last Hope is finally making its international debut!Set after the events of DRAGON QUEST IV, this is the story of Torneko, a man who dreams of becoming the world’s greatest weapons merchant. One day, he hears rumors of a mysterious dungeon said to contain incredible treasures. In search of a legendary treasure that no one has ever managed to bring back, Torneko sets out for the Mystery Dungeon.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World | Demo Drops Today
The free playable demo of DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World allows you to experience the game from the start of the story up to the conclusion of events in Witherwood as you get to grips with recruiting, raising, and synthesizing monsters. For playing the demo, you can receive an item set for use in the full game. And, if you keep your save data from the demo, you’ll be able to transfer up to 8 monsters from your main party and reserves into the full game.
Fading Echo | September 17th 2026
Fading Echo is a fast-paced elemental action-adventure RPG where creativity drives combat. Manipulate water, trigger chain reactions, and shift through surreal worlds as One, a young Legend on a mission to save a dying desertscape land from the grip of the Paradox corruption.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea | November 2026
Become a magical Merfolk and explore the underwater worlds in Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea, the new expansion for Disney Dreamlight Valley releasing this November.
Become friends with Milo Thatch, Captain Jack Sparrow, and Megara as you embark on an adventure to reach a faraway kingdom across the sea and discover strange echoes of its past. This expansion brings a brand-new epic storyline, new unique Biomes to explore, and new underwater areas to uncover and fully customize!
Hela: Of Mice and Magic | December 1st 2026 | Xbox Game Pass
When the Kind Witch can no longer care for the forest alone, she shares a little of her magic with the smallest of companions. See how her mouse familiars—and their magical Froggy Backpacks—came to be.
From the creators of the Unravel series, Hela is a heartfelt 3D open-world adventure. Explore a living playground inspired by Northern Sweden, solve playful puzzles using your Froggy Backpack and magical remedies, and play solo or in co-op.
Danganronpa 2×2 | January 14th 2027
Danganronpa 2×2 includes a brand-new scenario based on Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The setting and cast of characters remain the same, but a certain incident triggers a completely different chain of events with different victims, culprits, and tricks. This new scenario offers a volume of content on par with the original.
The original scenario of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair has been updated with new visuals and production value for modern game systems. Players will experience the shocking story, revamped to deliver a more beautiful and satisfying gameplay experience.
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United | February 17th 2027
Experience a full remake of Romancing SaGa 3, featuring fully realized 3D graphics, refined gameplay systems, new musical arrangements, voice acting, and more. Choose from eight different protagonists and embark on a turn-based RPG adventure as you uncover the fate of the Child of Destiny.
Eternal Anima | March 4th 2027
Experience a dramatic time-travel adventure that spans generations in this legacy-driven JRPG! In a world that erased its own history, you’ll have to chart a course into the past, forge uneasy alliances, take down grand enemies, and alter the course of catastrophic events. Use unique abilities like Psychometry to inherit ancestral abilities lost to time, and Future Sight to manipulate the field of battle. Can you save the past and free the present?
Mega Man Dual Override | Spring 2027
Proto Man returns as a playable character, joining his brother in Mega Man: Dual Override! Witness some of Proto Man’s unique abilities in the latest trailer, including Custom Chips, close combat techniques, and a powerful Override to overwhelm enemies.
Metal Slug Ultimate Collection | 2027
The side-scrolling action series METAL SLUG is back with 10 titles!
Enjoy online multiplayer with players around the world, challenge others through online rankings, and relive the series with an expanded collection of classic content.
Explore the gallery—featuring a wealth of artwork and music from across the series—and take on the enhanced Combat School Mode, where you’ll complete missions while interacting with your instructors.
For the first time ever, the elusive location test version of the original METAL SLUG—once thought to be lost to history—will be officially included, over 30 years after its debut!
For all new game announcements and Xbox related news, stay tuned to Xbox Nation!
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