“It really is coming along”: Xbox games head Matt Booty was asked which upcoming game from Microsoft stands out — here’s what he said (and why I agree)
Xbox Chief Creative Officer Matt Booty praised InXile and its upcoming game Clockwork Revolution, stating the team “punches above their weight” when discussing Microsoft’s first-party gaming lineup. The comments highlight Xbox’s confidence in its portfolio of upcoming releases for 2026.
Microsoft has several major first-party titles in development for its console and PC gaming ecosystem. Among the confirmed upcoming games are a Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, Playground Games’ Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and Gears of War: E-Day. These titles are positioned as some of Xbox’s biggest releases for the year ahead.
Booty’s specific endorsement of Clockwork Revolution and InXile underscores Microsoft’s commitment to the studio as part of its gaming portfolio. The diverse range of games in development—spanning remakes, racing, action-RPGs, and shooters—demonstrates Microsoft’s strategy to offer varied gaming experiences across multiple genres for both console and PC audiences through its Xbox ecosystem.