New ID@Xbox Digital Showcase Premiering April 23rd in Collaboration with IGN
Xbox has partnered with IGN to host the next major ID@Xbox showcase, a digital event dedicated entirely to upcoming indie games and mid-sized titles arriving on Xbox and PC. The livestream is scheduled to air this coming Thursday, April 23rd, 2026.
This broadcast, which follows on the heels of the successful October 2025 presentation, is a cornerstone event for showcasing the diversity and creativity of the indie development community.
When to Watch
You can catch the action live across all of IGN’s standard broadcast channels. The event begins at the following times:
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10:00 AM PT (Pacific)
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1:00 PM ET (Eastern)
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5:00 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
What to Expect: Confirmed Titles
While IGN and ID@Xbox have promised "exclusive trailers, new looks, and gameplay from titles headed our way in the future," a selection of specific games has already been confirmed for the presentation.
Expect deeper dives or new announcements for:
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DON'T NOD's Aphelion: A brand-new cinematic sci-fi adventure from the creators of Life is Strange.
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Mistfall Hunter: A third-person, extraction-based action RPG that combines PvP and PvE elements.
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Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive: Continued updates on the highly anticipated action RPG based on the massive anime franchise.
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There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: A unique blend of hotel restoration simulation and investigative ghost hunting.
In addition to these confirmed titles, ID@Xbox always leaves room for surprises, which will likely include new game reveals or release date announcements from a variety of independent developers.
What We Know So Far
TBA confirmed that the game is being built for TBA, with improved visuals, new mechanics, and environments designed around the storybook theme.
We wanted to create a world that feels like stepping into a storybook — full of wonder, surprises, and discovery around every corner.
— TBA
