5 Key Takeaways From Xbox’s Developer Direct

Microsoft held its first Developer Direct of 2026 on Thursday, spotlighting four games, including one previously unannounced. It was a strong effort all the way around, so let’s drill down on the five most important things to focus on:

5) Double Fine Is Developing a New Game

Industry legend Tim Schafer made an unscheduled appearance during the Direct, announcing that the team at Double Fine, which just released Keeper in October, is already deep into making another new title, Kiln.