Microsoft confirmed that Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day will launch in 2026, while the new Fable title has slipped to a 2027 release window. The announcement arrived alongside details about the Xbox Showcase event scheduled for June 8, 2026, where gameplay trailers are expected.
Microsoft confirms release windows for major Xbox titles while scheduling a June showcase event
Halo: Campaign Evolved serves as a faithful modernized remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign. It runs on Unreal Engine 5 and retains the core story while introducing three brand-new prequel missions featuring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson.
- Game Release Date: 2026
- Fable Release Date: 2027
- Engine: Unreal Engine 5
- New Content: Three brand-new prequel missions featuring the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson
The game joins other major Xbox releases in the 2026 lineup, including Gears of War: E-Day, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, Control Resonant, Star Wars Galactic Racer, and Grand Theft Auto VI. Microsoft positioned this slate as a packed year for console players.
Fable's delay to 2027 stands out because the title has received more recent in-game footage than Halo or Gears of War. The last trailer for Fable appeared in January 2026, whereas Gears of War showed gameplay footage back in 2024, making the scheduling decision appear counterintuitive.
The Xbox Showcase on June 8, 2026, will likely provide deeper looks at these upcoming titles. Microsoft has not yet released pricing or specific day-of-release dates for Halo: Campaign Evolved beyond the 2026 year window.
Source: Halo
