Xbox rumored to announce new game at Gamescom 2026

Industry insiders are speculating that Microsoft may announce a new game during Gamescom 2026. According to reports from NateTheHate and Jez Corden, the announcement is expected to be a new entry in an existing intellectual property (IP) rather than a hardware reveal or a technical feature.

Key details from these rumors suggest the project is being developed by a studio outside of Microsoft, though the IP itself belongs to the company. Insiders have explicitly ruled out several major titles, stating the announcement will not be related to Banjo-Kazooie, Fallout, or The Elder Scrolls 6.

The Gamescom event begins with the Opening Night Live ceremony on August 25, hosted by Geoff Keighley. While the specific title remains unconfirmed, community speculation has pointed toward franchises such as Ori, Quantum Break, or Killer Instinct.