IGN has partnered with ID@Xbox for another year to bring you all the exciting indie reveals from the ID@Xbox 2026 Showcase. For those wanting to watch the show live, tune in on April 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET across IGN platforms.
Otherwise, check out all the major reveals below, including exclusives from Vaporworld, Mistfall Hunter, and many more!
Standout Titles from the ID@Xbox 2026 Showcase
Action and RPG Highlights
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is an upcoming musical game featuring a Lovecraftian vibe, developed by Friday Sundae. In this title, players work to restore a peaceful English hotel by day, only to encounter sinister creatures by night. The game features a deep story with humor and musical flair, arriving on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and PC.
Mistfall Hunter is a dark fantasy action extraction RPG where you and up to three fellow Gyldhunters venture into the Gyldenmist. You must battle monstrous foes and rival teams to return with valuable gear. This title arrives in July 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, and will be available at launch via Xbox Game Pass.
For fans of strategy, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors is available now! This strategy deck-building action card battler can be found on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Game Pass, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), and PS5.
Exploration and Adventure
Vapor World: Over The Mind offers a fresh look at gameplay in this narrative-driven Souls-like platformer. It will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, and Xbox Game Pass, with additional releases on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PS5. Keep an eye out for a demo arriving in June 2026.
Other notable adventures revealed during the ID@Xbox 2026 Showcase include:
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: A sci-fi action adventure set in the Astroneer universe, coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Aphelion: A sci-fi adventure where astronaut Ariane must rescue her partner on a frozen planet; arriving in 2026 for Xbox and PS5.
- Lofsöng: An exploration game set in a brutalist world guided by sound, coming to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox on PC.
- RV There Yet?: A co-op adventure about driving an RV home, arriving in May 2026 for Xbox and Cloud (available now on Steam).
Multiplayer and Sandbox Experiences
Albion Online is available now on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox on PC, featuring a player-driven economy and intense PvP battles. If you prefer deck-building, Echo Generation 2 arrives on May 27, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Cloud.
For those seeking chaos, Crashout Crew features physics-based online co-op for up to 4 players, launching May 28, 2026, on Xbox and PC. Additionally, Tears of Metal brings a medieval hack-and-slash roguelike experience to Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass.
Upcoming Release Calendar
As the ID@Xbox 2026 Showcase demonstrated, there are plenty of dates to mark on your calendar:
- May 2026: RV There Yet?
- May 27, 2026: Echo Generation 2
- May 28, 2026: Crashout Crew
- June 2026: Vapor World: Over The Mind (Demo)
- July 2026: Mistfall Hunter
Finally, keep an eye out for Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, the upcoming escape room puzzle adventure that promises new challenges in solo or co-op play.
