The ID@Xbox Showcase for April 2026 just concluded with over 22 indie game premieres, announcements, and updates, set to come to Xbox. Here’s a breakdown of the event’s happenings.
Everything Announced At ID@Xbox Showcase April 2026
Biggest Announcements
Mistfall Hunter Takes Players To the Hollow Woods in July 2026
Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE Jeju Island Story Update Coming Soon
Aphelion Drops Ariane Log Trailer Ahead of April 28 Release
Crashout Crew From PEAK Devs Comes Crashing In On May 28
Game Reveals
Golf With Your Friends 2 Arrives in Fall 2026
Totopia, A Cozy, Do-It-All Party Platformer Game, Coming Soon
Kalanoro, The Crazy Lemur Band Game, Comes This Summer
Lofsöng Is A Puzzle Adventure Across A Brutalist Earth
Release Dates and Demos
Beastro Puts Together Cozy Life Sim and Tactical Deckbuilding, Coming on May 21st
Tears of Metal Is A Medieval Hack-and-Slash, Demo Now Available
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Zooming in July
Echo Generation 2 Brings Players Through The Cosmos On May 27
Vapor World: Over The Mind Enters Early Access In June 2026
Game Updates
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is Coming to Xbox Game Pass
Screenbound Brings 2D and 3D Together In One Quirky Platformer
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Confirmed Day One on Xbox Game Pass
Coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass
Albion Online Now Available on Xbox
inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories. Opens its Doors This April 30, 2026
Deep Dish Dungeon, A Co-Op Dungeon Crawling Food Adventure, Arrives in Fall
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School Announces Day One Release on Xbox Game Pass
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard is Now Available on Xbox Game Pass
RV There Yet? Heads to Xbox Game Pass this May 2026
Biggest Announcements
Mistfall Hunter Takes Players To the Hollow Woods in July 2026
Mistfall Hunter is a dark fantasy-themed third-person action extraction RPG set to launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 sometime in July. Its trailer showed snippets of its intense gameplay against the horrors of the Glydenmist and its army of Gyldenized creatures called the Corroded.
As it leads up to its July global launch, Mistfall Hunter will also be holding an open beta test in June, with recruitment details to follow.
Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE Jeju Island Story Update Coming Soon
Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is gearing up for a large update coming sometime this Q3 2026. Called the Jeju Island update, it will detail the storyline arc of the same name from the acclaimed manhwa series in full action-RPG style. As shown in the trailer, players will be able to challenge the powerful Ant King through adrenaline-pumping battles once the update rolls around.
Sometimes along with the update, the game will also make its way to the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 5, around fall.
Aphelion Drops Ariane Log Trailer Ahead of April 28 Release
Aphelion, a cinematic sci-fi-themed action-adventure, dropped a trailer featuring one of their protagonists, Ariane, ahead of its slated release on April 28th. In this tale, ESA (European Space Agency) astronauts Ariane and Thomas venture to the frozen planet of Persephone to find a new place for humanity, only to crash-land on its surface, separating them from each other.
The trailer showcases an emotional snippet of Ariane’s trials and tribulations as she explores the beautiful but hostile planet, hoping to be reunited with her partner, all while making sure she survives the alien presence that seeks to harm her.
Aphelion will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on its launch date, with day-one access provided to Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
Crashout Crew From PEAK Devs Comes Crashing In On May 28
Crashout Crew is an upcoming online physics-based co-op game set to release on May 28th. From Aggro Crab, developers of PEAK and Another Crab’s Treasure, up to four players work together as employees of De Nile Shipping and fulfill orders of chaotic and absurd proportions across challenging stages.
Crashout Crew will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam on its launch date, along with day-one access for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
Game Reveals
Golf With Your Friends 2 Arrives in Fall 2026
Golf With Your Friends 2 brings fun and unpredictable party golf gameplay to Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 this fall.
The fan-favorite title comes back bigger and better with six new courses, new cosmetics like hole explosions for each successful putt and more hats, trails, and accessories for your golf ball, a progression system with unlockable cosmetics, and even a whole new level editor for the creative golfer who would want to make their own challenging maps to share.
Totopia, A Cozy, Do-It-All Party Platformer Game, Coming Soon
Totopia is a free-to-play digital playground title where players can do it all—be whoever, do whatever. This do-it-all party hub welcomes players to a fun experience, whether it be reigning victorious across 100+ party game maps, eliminating dastardly Bitrots in combat, or something as relaxing as building dream houses, fishing, and tending to plants at Pulse Avenue.
A playtest is scheduled for May 7th, and those interested in joining the upcoming playtest can now register on the game’s official Steam page.
Kalanoro, The Crazy Lemur Band Game, Comes This Summer
Kalanoro is an action-adventure game that puts players in the shoes of Kalakely, a young Kalanoro (Malagasy humanoid spirit) who ends up creating a misfit band with crazy lemurs in an attempt to save their home island of Lemuria from the evil witch Raneny. Heavily inspired by Madagascar’s folklore and vibrant artistic scene, players will be dashing and jumping through colorful, diverse biomes across the island, befriending locals and saving Lemurian artists while also taking down Raneny’s minions with flashy, hair-based powers and quirky weapons like slippers, frying pans, and signposts.
Set for release sometime this summer, the game will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Lofsöng Is A Puzzle Adventure Across A Brutalist Earth
Lofsöng is an art-driven, exploration-themed puzzle-adventure game where players traverse a haunting but charming brutalist alternate Earth, a landscape of grey dust and ashes. As the nameless childlike protagonist, they traverse the ruined planet with their shapeshifting origami companion, aiming to reach the epicenter of it all and to find out what really happened. The game will feature no dialogue, no map—only dozens of important monuments to decipher and hidden pieces of the Earth they once knew to uncover.
The game has yet to reveal a release date or window, but it is confirmed to launch on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Release Dates and Demos
Beastro Puts Together Cozy Life Sim and Tactical Deckbuilding, Coming on May 21st
Beastro blends cozy life simulation elements with deckbuilder combat in this charming fantasy adventure title where not all heroes wield swords—sometimes, they wield spoons. As Panko, a young and talented chef in the peaceful village of Palo Pori, players must whip up dishes for the world’s protectors, called the Caretakers, and tend to their needs. Pair the Caretaker’s favorite flavors with magic and skills through cooking delightful dishes, developing new meals and combos along the way.
Beastro is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and PlayStation 5, with day-one access available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on May 21, 2026.
Tears of Metal Is A Medieval Hack-and-Slash, Demo Now Available
Tears of Metal’s demo is available to play on its official Steam page. The game is a medieval-themed hack-and-slash co-op roguelike where players, alongside friends, can eliminate hordes of invading enemies, fighting to reclaim the motherland island from further destruction. As the squad advances, the world’s secrets will be revealed, such as the reason for the appearance of the mysterious Dragon Meteor and why there was an enemy invasion in the first place.
Tears of Metal will be available on Steam and Xbox Series X|S, with a release date or window to follow.
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Zooming in July
Get ready to compete in explosive, adrenaline-pumping races in SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed. The sequel to the beloved classic, players compete against up to eight rivals across 2D maps in fiery competition or else get knocked into a flaming wall of fire. They can use a variety of power-up skills and wits to outrun and claim victory. Play with friends in local couch co-op for some chill party game fun or compete with other players online through different multiplayer modes.
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed comes to Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in July 2026.
Echo Generation 2 Brings Players Through The Cosmos On May 27
Sci-fi deckbuilder RPG Echo Generation returns with its sequel, aptly named Echo Generation 2, sending players on another exciting odyssey through the cosmos. A family vacation gone wrong, Jack ends up tangled in a mystery of hidden experiments, strange realities, and the overwhelming truth behind the cosmos. Build a space-adventuring crew and powerful decks, battle against cosmic enemies, and hopefully find the way back home.
Echo Generation 2 arrives on Steam and Xbox Series X|S, with Day One access available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
Vapor World: Over The Mind Enters Early Access In June 2026
Narrative-driven souls-like platformer Vapor World: Over The Mind is set to enter its Early Access phase sometime in June, available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and through an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Players step into the shoes of the mysterious protagonist, a young boy shrouded in mystery and clouded with missing memories, who finds himself stuck in a dark dream created by the Vapor World, a machine that allows humans to delve into the world of dreams. Initially a way to save mankind, it quickly became a shadow of its own self, instead taking on a sinister form. The game prides itself on being completely hand-drawn, from the character models to the enemies, creating an eerily beautiful 2D world.
Game Updates
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is Coming to Xbox Game Pass
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is a story-rich adventure set in a dilapidated English hotel. What begins as a game about renovating the protagonist’s newly inherited estate soon turns supernatural, as players encounter talking cats and ghosts while uncovering secrets buried beneath the building’s crumbling walls. As revealed during the id@Xbox Showcase, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand will be available on Xbox Game Pass when it releases soon.
Screenbound
Screenbound takes a unique spin on the platformer genre by seamlessly blending 2D and 3D gameplay into one vibrant platforming experience. After discovering a mysterious device known as the Qboy, players must navigate tricky levels while switching between a retro-style 2D perspective and a full 3D world.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Confirmed Day One on Xbox Game Pass
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is a multiplayer-focused adventure set in the Astroneer universe, built around cooperative expeditions across deep space. Players operate from the ESS Starseeker, a massive space station that serves as a central hub for planning missions, preparing equipment, and interacting with other explorers.
From there, crews deploy into a range of star systems to complete planet-wide objectives within defined time windows, navigating hostile alien environments, unusual lifeforms, and environmental hazards. Between expeditions, progression comes through tool upgrades and coordination aboard the Starseeker. It will release sometime in 2026 on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Coming To Xbox and Xbox Game Pass
Albion Online Now Available on Xbox
Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG that has been running since 2017, built around a fully player-driven world where almost everything ties back to its economy and community. There are no fixed classes, as roles are determined entirely by equipped gear, allowing players to switch playstyles freely depending on activity.
The game leans heavily into risk-based open-world PvP, especially in zones where death can mean losing all carried gear. Around that sit gathering, crafting, trading, and large-scale guild warfare over territory and resources, all feeding into the same interconnected system. It is available on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile devices.
inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories. Opens its Doors This April 30, 2026
inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories. is a cozy simulation game centered around a small-town convenience store in the heyday of 1990s Japan. Players engage in conversations with regulars in the neighborhood while sifting through and organizing products on shelves. The game is coming out on April 30, 2026, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
Deep Dish Dungeon, A Co-Op Dungeon Crawling Food Adventure, Arrives in Fall
Deep Dish Dungeon is a dungeon-crawling adventure best played with a friend. With its 2-player co-op system, players traverse labyrinthine corridors teeming with monsters and secrets waiting to be unraveled.
What sets Deep Dish Dungeon apart from other dungeon crawlers is its emphasis on metroidvania and survival elements. Players must stave off death by crafting the necessary tools for survival and cooking the right ingredients to make it through another day. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass day one sometime this Fall 2026.
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School Announces Day One Release on Xbox Game Pass
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School brings back the familiar escape room puzzles from its 2022 original. This sequel takes things to the next level by going fully open world. It also features a free campaign with a selection of handcrafted levels that poke and prod your brain.
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one when it releases sometime in 2026.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard is Now Available on Xbox Game Pass
Poncle’s Vampire Survivors spin-off, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard amps up the roguelike deckbuilding experience by adding their own addictive twist. The game was released on April 21, 2026 and it is currently available on Xbox Game Pass.
RV There Yet? Heads to Xbox Game Pass this May 2026
RV There Yet? is making its way to Xbox Series X|S sometime in May 2026. After finding massive popularity on Steam, the cooperative adventure game will arrive on Xbox systems as part of Xbox Game Pass, bringing this roadtrip "friendslop" title to new levels of hilarity and heartfelt camaraderie.
Everything We Know About ID@Xbox April 2026
Goes Live On April 23rd, 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT
The ID@Xbox went live on 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT on their official YouTube channel. It ran for approximately 50 minutes, showcasing 22 released and upcoming indie-led games.
Check out the table below to see when the livestream will start in your region!
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Friday, April 24, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Friday, April 24, 2026, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Friday, April 24, 2026, 1:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Friday, April 24, 2026, 2:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Friday, April 24, 2026, 1:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, April 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
