The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 is scheduled for later this month, promising announcements and updates for more than 50 games. This includes seven world premieres from leading publishers, studios, and developers across the gaming industry.
With so much to anticipate, we're here to guide you on how and when to tune in, what to expect, and more details about the event.
IGN is partnering once again with Galaxies to broadcast the stream on our channel. You can watch it live on April 16, 2026, at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMT. The show is expected to last about 60 minutes and will be available on the following platforms:
Hosted by Jane Douglas, the Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will feature announcements and updates on over 50 games, including those seven world premieres from top industry names.
While surprises are in store, some of the games set to appear have already been revealed. Bandai Namco will debut a new gameplay trailer for the Sword Art Online JRPG Echoes of Aincrad. Focus Entertainment will highlight Yerba Buena, the final DLC for Atomic Heart. Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios will showcase MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and Supermassive Games will offer an in-depth look at its cinematic sci-fi horror adventure, Directive 8020.
Team 17 will present its hardcore 50v50 FPS Hell Let Loose Vietnam and announce the release date for the tactical turn-based roguelite Wardrum. Shiro Games will feature Spacecraft, Farever, and Frostrail, along with revealing an unannounced project from its Shiro Unlimited label.
Updates are also expected on Wired Productions' When Sirens Fall Silent, Hotel Architect, and Task Time; Saber Interactive's Bus Bound; Digital Sun's ReVamp; Jagex's Old School RuneScape; and a new entry in a beloved RPG franchise from astragon Entertainment and PQube.
Fans can look forward to appearances by Phasmophobia, Rivage, World of Tanks: HEAT, HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME, 33 Immortals, The Caribou Trail, Sovereign Tower, Scramble Knights Royale, Second Stone, Casual Loop, 83, Forever Skies, The Merlies, Witchspire, Akatori, and world premieres from Alawar and Rebel Pixel.
Additionally, expect more news from Jagex, Head Up Games, Business Goose, Flat28, Numor Games, Relate Games, Delivery Crew, Endflame, Zeitgeist Studio, Black Lantern Collective, 6Side Studio, Upstream Arcade, Talent Digital Art, Cavalier Game Studios, and Snowcastle Games.
Chris Thomas, Galaxies Founder, commented: "Amazing games can come from anywhere, which is why Galaxies was created to give these titles a moment in the spotlight, whether they were made by a AAA studio or a solo developer. We've handpicked 50 titles from passion projects to blockbuster reveals to create a 60-minute show that is bursting with surprises. Our North Star is to give gamers a reason to be excited, and I can't wait to see how the global gaming community reacts to our third event."
While waiting for this new show, be sure to check out everything announced from the Galaxies Showcase 2025 from October of last year.
