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CRITICAL REFLEX and Wrong Organ have brought Mouthwashing to consoles, while Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems is moving ahead with a feature film adaptation of the psychological horror game.
Released October 29, the game is now available on PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox. It is also included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC. Players can explore the damaged interplanetary freighter Tulpar as its five crew members face dwindling supplies, isolation and increasingly unstable perceptions of what is happening around them.
The film adaptation is being directed by Karyn Kusama, whose credits include Jennifer’s Body and Yellowjackets. Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay are writing the screenplay. Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill and Vince Cheng will produce through Crooked Highway. Plot details have not been announced.
Mouthwashing first arrived on PC in 2024. Its console debut expands the story to a wider audience, while the film brings the Tulpar crew’s descent into paranoia to a new format.
Where Winds Meet Officially Available on XBOX and Game Pass Now, Unveiling Massive New "Hidden Mountain" Expansion at XBOX Games Showcase
GUANGZHOU, China – (June 7, 2026) – Everstone Studio announced that its hit free-to-play Wuxia open-world ARPG, Where Winds Meet, is officially available right now on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and XBOX Cloud, joining the XBOX Game Pass library on day one. Having already amassed over 80 million players worldwide since its initial debut, the studio celebrated this major console milestone at today’s XBOX Games Showcase by unveiling its next massive update: a sneak peek at the upcoming third major expansion, "Hidden Mountain."
Where Winds Meet XBOX Launch & “Hidden Mountain” Expansion Reveal Trailer:
Where Winds Meet is an epic open-world Wuxia ARPG that lets players forge their own legend in 10th-century China, battling with distinctive martial arts and unique weapons across a breathtaking, seamless landscape in rich solo, co-op, and PvP adventures.
The Horizon Expands: First Look at the "Hidden Mountain" Expansion
Fresh off the success of the "Hexi" and "Imperial Palace" expansions, the newly revealed "Hidden Mountain" expansion continues the mission to offer players a different gaming experience.
The 3D Vertical landscape: This massive new region introduces a breathtaking, multi-layered landscape that further expands the open-world exploration, rewarding curious players with hidden surprises, deep secrets, and traversal challenges at every elevation.
The mysterious Mohist Sect: Perched high among these treacherous peaks lies the secretive Mohist Sect. The introduction of this legendary faction brings entirely new mysteries, advanced martial arts mechanics, unique gameplay loops, and major narrative twists to the ongoing Wuxia epic.
New Hand Guard Discipline: This fast-paced martial art that players have long anticipated for delivers explosive close-quarters combat. Blending rapid pursuits with relentless counter-attacks when enemies slip up, it channels accumulated inner will into a single, devastating blow capable of shattering anything in its path.
Built Exclusively for the XBOX Living Room Experience
To celebrate its console debut, Where Winds Meet boasts extensive hardware optimization for peak performance, alongside a custom controller collaboration and exclusive rewards for XBOX Game Pass members. Key highlights include:
Custom-designed Controller: An exclusive, custom-designed XBOX Wireless Controller, meticulously styled to capture one of the game's most emotionally resonant and iconic images, and reflect the elegant yet lethal aesthetics of the Wuxia universe.
XBOX Optimization: Full Smart Delivery support with an overhauled UI and enlarged text scaling for couch-friendly readability. Features full HDR, AMD FSR 2 (4K upscale on Series X / 2K upscale on Series S), and deep memory optimizations for stable, fluid frame rates during high-speed exploration and intense sword clashes.
Day One Game Pass Ultimate Perks: XBOX Game Pass members can claim a rich starter pack. Phase 1 starting from June 7 to July 23 (PT) featuring 450 Echo Jade, 90,000 Coins, and essential progression items like Attune Stones, Lingering Melodies and Pillow Pills.
The winds are calling. Grab your controller now, and we will see you in the Jianghu today!
There’s something refreshing about an Xbox Developer Direct that leans into the people behind the games. No smoke, no mirrors—just developers explaining why they made certain decisions and how those ideas turn into something you’ll eventually play. As someone who appreciates seeing the other side of the controller, showcases like this always land well with me.
This year’s Developer Direct delivered a mix of expected heavy hitters, pleasant surprises, and at least one game that made people in the room collectively lean forward in their chairs.
Let’s get into it... after the Xbox Developer Direct 2026! Grab some popcorn and enjoy:
Forza Horizon 6 looks fantastic—full stop, and I can only imagine how fun it will be with a race wheel.
So Playground Games is finally taking the series to Japan, and the massive open world looks tailor-made for players who just want to hit the road and soak in all up. From neon city streets to winding mountain routes, this feels like one of those entries that understands why people keep coming back to Horizon.
The stamp collection system adds a smart layer of replay value, encouraging exploration instead of just racing from point A to point B. Meanwhile, a fully customizable garage and the ability to build and personalize your estate gives players a stronger sense of identity (from left field). Friends can swing by, check out your setup, and admire your rides before or after races—and that social element feels like it’s being pushed further than ever.
I’m not a street racer, although I do love jumping behind the wheel and cruising the streets of Orlando (or wherever I am), but the new meet-up options absolutely give off accurate street-racer vibes. And as you saw in the closing of that segment... there was a head turning moment shown where a mech walks up and stands near the back of a car—leaving just enough ambiguity to get people talking. The appearance of the Gundam makes me wonder if this ties into anything, especially considering past invitations tied to the Gundam Factory Yokohama.
Is it speculation? Absolutely. Is it fun speculation? Also... yes.
Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Steam—and it’s shaping up to be one of the strongest Horizon entries yet. You don’t take one step forward only to take two steps back, and this feels like clear... momentum.
You play as Emma, accompanied by Koo, both share a mysterious Blight Power that evolves through a skill tree. As attributes level up, abilities to increase Tracking Shot, Hair skills, and Entanglement Overdrive come into play, allowing for different combat and exploration styles.
From what was shown, players can:
Run in to take enemies head on
Use stealth like a shinobi
Or send Koo in first to soften targets
The developers described it as a “one-person, one-dog action RPG”, and honestly, that pitch works. The malefacts you face look threatening, the tone feels heavier, and the mechanics suggest real flexibility in how encounters unfold. Do you want in on the action?
No one walked into this Direct expecting Kiln, and that’s exactly why it stood out.
From Double Fine, this is an only-multiplayer pottery brawler—yes, you read that right—that leans fully into creative chaos. It’s playful, odd, and unmistakably Double Fine in tone. You’ll be shaping clay, battling others in various arenas, and probably laughing while doing it.
Be careful though—the fun just might… crack you up.
Kiln fires up in Spring 2026 on PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and it looks like one of those games that exists purely to remind us that games can still surprise us.
No shade to the rest of the lineup, because plenty of these games looked solid—but Fable was clearly the game people were most excited about.
Out of the 30+ players we spoke to here in Orlando, FL, Fable topped the list.
According to Conar Cross, Art Director at Playground Games, Albion will “truly be open world,” allowing players to explore the land seamlessly for the first time. That alone is huge for a franchise built on charm, choice, and consequence.
Then there’s the question posed by Ralph Fulton:
“What does it mean to you, to be a hero?”
That question hits at the heart of Fable. Your character, your playstyle, how you treat others, where you work, what you buy, who you date or rent to—it all feeds into your reputation. Be generous and kind, or be an absolute dirtbag. Albion will remember. Not sure how it would affect you affect you, but...
I can already see players sinking a crazy number of hours into shaping a hero—or villain—that reflects their decisions. Come Autumn 2026, we’ll all find out how we choose to proceed.
Fable launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PS5, and Steam.
If you don’t own a console or gaming PC, Xbox made it clear that you can play anywhere. With the right Fire TV Stick, players can access these games without a console or PC—and many others—through Xbox Game Pass, alongside everything else the Fire TV ecosystem offers. So if a game checks off enough boxes for you, don't feel stuck... exercise your options.
Thanks for checking out our Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Recap... Game on.
