Microsoft has announced a new Partner Preview showcase for March 26th at 10 AM PT. Itâs focusing on titles from third-party publishers and developers, including Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studioâs Stranger Than Heaven.
It will receive an âin-depth look,â which could finally provide more details on its gameplay and story. Other titles like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will receive ânew looksâ, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting an âupdate.â Perhaps weâll finally learn when the release windows for its story expansions and multiplayer, nearly 1.5 years after its original launch.
Microsoft also promises new reveals, âworld premieresâ, and even Game Pass announcements, so thereâs plenty to look forward to. Deep dives and behind-the-scenes details will also be revealed for âselect titlesâ on Xbox Wire, in case you want to dig even deeper into their development.
Stranger Than Heaven doesnât have a release date, but Sega previously said it would launch during or after fiscal year 2027. Persona 4 Revival is slated for the same window, and given how it was announced during last yearâs Xbox Games Showcase, what are the odds that it appears during the Partner Preview?
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is also intriguing because Owlcat Games previously confirmed closed beta access for those who pre-purchased the Millerâs Pack for $79.99. Perhaps it will finally reveal plans for the same. As always, stay tuned for more details and live coverage this Thursday.


This sounds exciting! The Xbox Partner Preview is always a great opportunity to see whatâs coming up. Looking forward to the insights on Stranger Than Heaven!