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The Xbox Developer Direct has returned for 2026! While Microsoft kindly gave us all an early heads up on some of the games appearing – Fable (finally!), Forza Horizon 6<\/a> and Beast of Reincarnation. The showcase has given us an excellent look at the gameplay for each game and the new features you can expect to enjoy in returning titles like Forza Horizon 6. Like any good showcase, there was a nice surprise too!<\/p>\n

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The Xbox Developer Direct has returned for 2026! While Microsoft kindly gave us all an early heads up on some of the games appearing – Fable (finally!), Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation. The showcase has given us an excellent look at the gameplay for each game and the new features you can expect to enjoy in returning titles like Forza Horizon 6. Like any good showcase, there was a nice surprise too! 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