Xbox Partner Preview set for March 26 featuring Stranger Than Heaven, Stalker 2 and more

Published: 19:24, 23 March 2026
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Xbox Partner Preview set for March 26 featuring Stranger Than Heaven, Stalker 2 and more
Xbox Partner Preview livestream scheduled for March 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 5 PM UK on YouTube and Twitch

Key Points from the Article

  • Confirmed games include Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
  • Showcase will feature third-party game updates, reveals, and gameplay from partner studios like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games
  • Expected to include Xbox Game Pass day one launch announcements and multiple short focused segments rather than one long presentation
Xbox Partner Preview livestream scheduled for March 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 5 PM UK on YouTube and Twitch

Xbox Partner Preview returns on March 26 with new reveals, updates on STALKER 2, Stranger Than Heaven, and fresh Xbox Game Pass announcements.

Xbox today officially announced its next Partner Preview livestream, which is happening later this week on March 26. You can expect to see previews on third-party titles coming to Xbox in the future, including new updates, reveals, and deep dives.

It’s another small step for Xbox in its efforts to showcase its partner studios and let players know what’s coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass in the near future.

When and Where to Watch

Xbox Partner Preview is streaming live worldwide on March 26 starting at:

  • 10 AM PT
  • 1 PM ET
  • 5 PM UK time

You can watch it on Xbox’s YouTube and Twitch channels. The YouTube stream will be broadcast in 4K @ 60fps. Other streaming platforms will be at 1080p.

Confirmed Games and Highlights

Microsoft has already announced a few titles we can expect to see during the showcase: 

  • Stranger Than Heaven
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
  • The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

One thing we can bank on is Xbox Game Pass being featured. Just like last year’s showcase, we can expect to see multiple titles launching on day one alongside new surprise games.

Expect announcements from partner studios like Sega, GSC Game World, and Owlcat Games as well.

What to Expect From the Showcase

Partner Preview Showcases typically have multiple short games focused segments as opposed to one long drawn out presentation. With that in mind we can expect:

  • Deeper dives into select titles 
  • Focused gameplay showcases 
  • Fewer filler segments, more game content

With games like these and new IPs coming from partner studios, this could be one of the biggest third-party showcases we see leading into the next few months of 2026.  


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