Xbox at Gamescom 2026: The First Info

TL;DR | Key Highlights

• Official Presence & Booth: Microsoft has officially confirmed its return to Cologne, Germany for Gamescom 2026 with a dedicated Xbox booth for hands-on gameplay.
• Playable Lineup: Visitors will get early access to upcoming titles including Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Minecraft Dungeons II.
• Xbox FanFest Returns: The event marks the return of Xbox FanFest, offering exclusive experiences and activities for the global gaming community.
• Live Broadcast Schedule: Official streams feature developer interviews, gameplay reveals, and new trailers airing Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 27, starting at 4 PM CEST.
• As tradition dictates, Microsoft will officially be present at Gamescom 2026 with a massive booth in Cologne, Germany.

Attendees will be able to get hands-on experience with upcoming titles and, in some cases, check out early game builds. Microsoft has already confirmed a lineup that includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Fable, Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, METRO 2039, STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, and Alien: Isolation 2.

The event also marks the return of Xbox FanFest, bringing together members of the global gaming community for exclusive experiences.

For those attending remotely, Microsoft will host live broadcasts on Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 27, starting at 4 PM CEST. Expect developer interviews, special guests, gameplay reveals, new trailers, and more.

I will embed the streams right here on GoodGamePass.com and post recaps of all major reveals as soon as possible. If you prefer the official channels, you can watch everything live on Twitch and YouTube.