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It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the new releases, so let’s take a look at the biggest Xbox games expected in 2026. Here’s hoping it’s a fantastic year for gaming!

Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake have largely stopped after a trusted source suggested the project may be paused. While fans await official news, someone involved with the game recently shared a memory about the PlayStation 2, pointing out just how powerful that console was for its time.

In June 2025, Sunrise, the original studio behind the classic anime Ronin Warriors, announced a brand new sequel. Though the show, which first aired in Japan in 1988, previously received three shorter follow-up series, this sequel is much larger in scope. It aims to introduce the beloved characters and story to a new generation with modern animation while still appealing to longtime fans with a touch of nostalgia.

David Goldfarb, the lead designer and writer for Bad Company 2, recently shared on social media the reason why the game ends on a cliffhanger. The ending was meant to lead into Bad Company 3, a sequel that was ultimately never released.

The Xbox Developer Direct is happening on January 22nd at 1 PM Eastern Time / 10 AM Pacific Time / 6 PM in the UK. It will showcase upcoming games from Xbox Game Studios and other developers. Last year’s event highlighted titles like Ninja Gaiden 4, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. As Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, Microsoft is teasing a fantastic year for gamers, and the Developer Direct kicks it all off.

Recently, we’ve learned a lot about the third part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Developers say the game is nearly finished and consider this installment to be a complete title. Now, there’s also talk of remaking another classic: Final Fantasy 6, originally released in 1994.

Reverse: 1999 is a fascinating free-to-play RPG on Steam that blends time travel with a compelling story about how society changes throughout the 20th century. It’s a turn-based game where you control a group of characters, and the battle system is similar to the popular deck-building game Slay the Spire. But it’s more than just a strategy game – it also features a rich narrative with unexpected twists. If you’re looking for a new free game on Steam and want something different from popular titles like Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail, Reverse: 1999 is definitely worth checking out.

The world of Naruto has changed significantly in the Boruto series, and many longtime fans aren’t happy about it. Boruto has made drastic changes, even removing key characters like Naruto and Sasuke from central roles. At the end of the first part of Boruto, Naruto was sealed away by Kawaki and hasn’t reappeared since. He’s been declared dead to the world, meaning Konoha has lost its most powerful Hokage, as far as everyone believes.

Games with detailed towns and cities feel more alive and immersive, and hidden areas with rewards make them even better. Many open-world gamers want the freedom to explore, and these games deliver that experience in abundance.

As a huge manga fan, I honestly believe Eiichiro Oda is the absolute best mangaka ever, and the most successful too! What’s truly amazing is how he’s kept the quality of One Piece unbelievably high for almost thirty years! If anything, it feels like the series is improving with each year, which is just incredible. While One Piece is already a massive phenomenon and will definitely become even more famous during its final arc, it’s also a little bittersweet knowing that this amazing story is eventually coming to a close.