
Not many people could say that 2025 was a spectacular year for Xbox. While we saw the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally and some fun exclusives like Avowed and Blue Prince, there were Xbox Game Pass price rises, and even the console ended up costing more. We also saw exclusives like Gears of War and Forza Horizon 5 make their way to PlayStation 5 reducing the must-have reasons to own an Xbox in the first place.
But with a new year ahead, Xbox seems keen to dust itself off and make 2026 a much bigger year for the brand. As confirmed by Jason Ronald, VP of next generation at Xbox, there are a "lot of exciting things" ahead – and he might be right. Here's a look at what we can expect from Xbox in 2026.