Microsoft sets the next Xbox Partner Preview for March 26

Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox Partner Preview for March 26, 2026, using the upcoming digital showcase to highlight games from third-party partners rather than first-party Xbox studios. In its reveal, Xbox says the broadcast will include updates from Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games, along with brand-new reveals, world premieres, and Game Pass announcements.

The show is scheduled to begin at 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern, and 5 PM UK time on March 26. For viewers in South Africa, that works out to 7 PM SAST. Microsoft says the presentation will stream across Xbox channels on YouTube and Twitch.

Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and The Expanse are already confirmed

Xbox has already named several of the games set to appear in the presentation. According to the company, viewers will get an in-depth look at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Stranger Than Heaven, an update on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and another look at The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an action RPG set in the world created by James S.A. Corey. Microsoft also says more first looks and announcements are planned for games coming to Xbox consoles, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass.

That gives the March 26 stream a broader mix than a single-game spotlight. Rather than focusing on one publisher or franchise, Xbox is framing this Partner Preview as a multi-game event centered on outside publishing partners and upcoming third-party releases.

Xbox is also promising accessibility options and a full recap

Microsoft says the main YouTube/Xbox stream will be available in 4K at 60 fps, while other channels will run at 1080p and 60 fps. The company also says live subtitle support will be available in a wide range of languages, and that the event will include Audio Descriptions, American Sign Language, and British Sign Language options. Xbox says a full recap will go live immediately after the event ends, with localized versions to follow in several languages.

In separate Xbox news, Microsoft has also begun rolling out new console customization features to select Xbox Insiders, including support for more Home groups, custom user colors, per-game Quick Resume controls, and greater profile badge visibility in the Guide as the company continues refining the Xbox Series X and Series S experience.