Xbox confirms nine new game demos for Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase

12 articles · Updated · VICE · Apr 27

The confirmed demos include Grounded 2, Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Gungrave Gore: Blood Heat, Valor Mortis, Erosion, Don’t Fret, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now.
Each demo offers unique gameplay experiences, ranging from 15 minutes to an hour, with genres spanning co-op battles, creature collecting, survival horror, and roguelike adventures.
This announcement expands on earlier Play Days lineup reveals and highlights Xbox’s commitment to offering diverse, early-access content to fans and developers during the major June gaming event.

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