Microsoft Reveals Forza Horizon 6 and Fable Details During Xbox Showcase

Microsoft announced release windows and platform expansions for major titles including "Forza Horizon 6" and the "Fable" reboot during the Xbox Developer_Direct. Playground Games confirmed that both flagship titles will launch on PlayStation 5 following their 2026 debuts on Xbox and computers. The showcase also featured "Kiln" from Double Fine and "Beast of Reincarnation" by Game Freak, highlighting a broader strategy of cross-platform availability.Design Director Torben Ellert detailed that the new racing title will feature over 550 cars and a sprawling map set in Japan including Tokyo. The fantasy reboot in Albion will include deep social systems such as marriage and property ownership alongside a moral choice mechanic that impacts the environment. Both games aim to provide a fresh start for their respective franchises while utilizing the technical capabilities of modern consoles and computer hardware.Game Freak revealed that "Beast of Reincarnation" focuses on a protagonist named Emma and her dog companion Koo as they navigate a post-apocalyptic version of Japan. Double Fine showed gameplay for the pottery-based brawler "Kiln" where players compete in teams of four to capture water and douse enemy fires. These titles will all support cross-platform progression and achievements through the Xbox Play Anywhere program across multiple devices and cloud services.