Fable and Forza Horizon 6 headline new Xbox Developer Direct
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Key Points:
- Xbox's upcoming Developer Direct will air on January 22, 2026, at 1 PM ET, focusing primarily on deeper looks at Fable and Forza Horizon 6, with an unexpected appearance from Game Freak showcasing Beast of Reincarnation.
- The Fable segment aims to reassure fans by maintaining the series' familiar tone and confirming its release window within 2026, following years of development by Playground Games.
- Forza Horizon 6 will receive a more substantial gameplay reveal, addressing prior criticism of its brief and leaked Tokyo Game Show 2025 showcase, with emphasis on its Japan setting.
- Game Freak will present Beast of Reincarnation, highlighting a modern and ambitious project that diverges from its traditional Pokémon
