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Xbox has started to reveal approximate release windows for several high-profile first-party projects, suggesting 2026 will be a packed year for the platform. Forza Horizon 6 is set for May and Fable is aiming for the autumn, while additional timing nudges have been shared for Halo, Gears, Kiln and extra Starfield material. A recent report from The Verge’s Tom Warren says Microsoft is reinforcing teams and schedules to try to keep all of these launches on track.

  • Forza Horizon 6 — The open-world racer is confirmed to arrive in May 2026, giving players a clear early-year highlight on the Xbox calendar.
  • Fable — The long-awaited reboot is still penciled in for fall 2026, remaining one of the major headline releases toward the back half of the year.
  • Halo, Gears and Kiln — Xbox has teased broader windows for these franchises, but precise dates weren’t provided. Expect more specific announcements as development milestones are met.
  • Starfield content — In addition to new titles, Microsoft is planning further Starfield updates or expansions during 2026, expanding support for its single-player sci-fi hit.
  • Behind the scenes — Reporting indicates Microsoft is allocating resources and coordinating internal schedules to try to avoid slips; whether that pays off will become clearer as publishers start locking down hard dates.
Source: Pure Xbox https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/02/xbox-release-windows-teased-for-halo-gears-kiln-and-new-starfield-content-in-2026