Xbox Partner Preview March 2026: How to Watch, Start Time, and What to Expect
- Yash Choudhary
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
Xbox fans will not have to wait much longer for new updates, as Microsoft returns its popular Xbox Partner Preview event. This special showcase features exciting titles from third-party studios, providing a sneak peek at upcoming releases for Xbox consoles, PC, and Game Pass.
With dozens of gaming events already taking place this year, and it's still early today's livestream builds on that momentum. Unlike January's Developer Direct, which focused on first-party studios, this Partner Preview highlights external developers and upcoming projects.
Xbox Partner Preview Start Time
The livestream kicks off globally on March 26 at the following times:
1 PM ET
5 PM BST
10 AM PT
2 AM AEST (March 27)
How to View the Xbox Partner Preview
The event will be streamed live online, making it accessible to people all over the world. Viewers can tune in via Xbox's official channels, including:
Accessibility features like sign language interpretation and audio descriptions make for a more inclusive viewing experience.
What to Expect in Today's Showcase
This edition of the Xbox Partner Preview promises a full slate of updates, reveals, and surprises from major industry partners. Renowned studios such as Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games have confirmed their participation.
The following are some of the expected highlights of the event:
A closer look at Stranger Than Heaven, a new project by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
New updates on Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
A new trailer for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an action RPG set in a popular sci-fi universe.
In addition to updates on previously announced titles, viewers can anticipate brand-new game announcements. As usual, Microsoft is expected to announce which of these games will be available on Game Pass from day one.
This is the fifth Xbox Partner Preview, and the format has consistently delivered both exciting announcements and meaningful updates. For fans of third-party developers and upcoming releases, today's event promises to be another must-see.
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