Following the January 2026 Xbox Developer Direct, Xbox is set to host another Partner Preview in late March 2026, the first under new Xbox head Asha Sharma, to bring new information on upcoming games from third-party partners, new reveals, and Xbox Game Pass announcements which will further cement this year as a banner year for the brand.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
Official Livestream
When and Where to Watch
The next Xbox Partner Preview event will begin on Thursday, March 26, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 5pm UK / 6pm CET. The event will be available to stream on the following platforms:
Official Xbox YouTube Channel (4K, 60 FPS stream – optional subtitles for over 30 languages)
Official Xbox Twitch Channel (1080p, 60 FPS stream)
Official Xbox ASL Twitch Channel (1080p, 60 FPS stream)
Runtime
An official runtime hasn’t been confirmed. Going by past Partner Preview events, the runtime is expected to be roughly 30 minutes.
What to Expect
The March 26 official announcement confirmed three of the games that will be shown during the event.
Stranger Than Heaven
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