Six new game demos have appeared on Xbox so far in 2026, with three of those releases classed as major titles. One of the most notable additions is Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Tides.

The Microsoft Store's "Game Demos" section now prioritises the most popular demos rather than listing the newest arrivals first. The change means newly added demos can fall to the bottom of the page on initial release and only climb the list as interest builds.

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The altered ordering has drawn attention because it reduces immediate discoverability for smaller or less-publicised demos, while established AAA releases tend to dominate the top positions. Players looking for the latest demos should be aware that recent additions may be harder to spot without manually scrolling through the entire list.

The information was reported by Pure Xbox. Full details and the complete list of recent demo additions are available at the original report: Pure Xbox.

The store's sorting change is likely to shape demo visibility throughout 2026 as player-driven popularity continues to influence which titles gain early traction on the platform.