“There’s other beats coming up in the year”: Xbox games chief hints Marvel’s Blade could be shown later in 2026 after missing the Xbox Games Showcase
Marvel’s Blade, a single-player third-person action-adventure game developed by Arkane Lyon (Dishonored, Deathloop) and published by Bethesda, was notably absent from Xbox’s Games Showcase presentation during Summer Game Fest. The event featured major Microsoft titles including Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, and upcoming RPGs Fable and Clockwork Revolution.
However, Xbox’s games chief has indicated that Marvel’s Blade may still be revealed later in 2026, suggesting the game remains in active development. The title casts players as the iconic vampire hunter anti-hero from Marvel Comics.
The absence from Microsoft’s premiere gaming showcase sparked industry discussion about the game’s status. Xbox leadership’s confirmation of additional reveals planned for 2026 suggests the studio and publisher remain committed to eventual release, even with timing still unconfirmed.
This reflects an industry trend toward staggered game announcements throughout the year rather than concentrating reveals at single events. With multiple showcase opportunities remaining in 2026, Xbox appears to be strategically spacing out announcements to maintain audience engagement across various presentations.