The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 is set to take place later this month and will feature announcements and updates for over 50 games, including seven world premieres from some of the biggest publishers, studios, and developers in the games industry.
There is a lot to look forward to, and we’re here to let you know how and when to watch the show, what to expect, and much more.
How to Watch the Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026
IGN will once again be partnering with Galaxies to carry the stream on our channel, and you’ll be able to watch it live on April 16, 2026 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMT. The show is scheduled to run roughly 60 minutes, and you can watch it with us on the following platforms;
- IGN.com
- IGN’s YouTube
- Twitter / X
- Twitch
- IGN mobile apps
- Eurogamer
- VG247
- Rock Paper Shotgun
What to Expect From the Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026
As previously mentioned, the Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026, hosted once again by Jane Douglas, will feature announcements and updates on over 50 games, including seven world premieres from some of the biggest publishers, studios, and developers.
While there will be plenty of surprises in store, a few of the games that will appear have been revealed.
Bandai Namco will be showing off a new gameplay trailer for Sword Art Online JRPG Echoes of Aincrad, Focus Entertainment will feature Yerba Buena, the last DLC for Atomic Heart, while Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios will launch a spotlight of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and Supermassive Games will give us a deep dive into its cinematic sci-fi horror adventure called Directive 8020.
Team 17 will show off its hardcore 50v50 FPS Hell Let Loose Vietnam and share the release date for the tactical turn-based roguelite Wardrum, while Shiro Games will bring Spacecraft, Farever, and Frostrail, alongside revealing an unannounced project from its Shiro Unlimited label.
We’ll also get updates on Wired Productions’ When Sirens Fall Silent, Hotel Architect, and Task Time, Saber Interactive’s Bus Bound, Digital Sun’s ReVamp, Jagex’s Old School RuneScape, and a new entry in a beloved RPG franchise from astragon Entertainment and PQube.
Fans will also be able to look forward to appearances by Phasmophobia, Rivage, World of Tanks: HEAT, HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME, 33 Immortals, The Caribou Trail, Sovereign Tower, Scramble Knights Royale, Second Stone, Casual Loop, 83, Forever Skies, The Merlies, Witchspire, Akatori, and world premieres from Alawar and Rebel Pixel.
Last but not least, expect even more news from Jagex, Head Up Games, Business Goose, Flat28, Numor Games, Relate Games, Delivery Crew, Endflame, Zeitgeist Studio, Black Lantern Collective, 6Side Studio, Upstream Arcade, Talent Digital Art, Cavalier Game Studios, and Snowcastle Games.
“Amazing games can come from anywhere, which is why Galaxies was created to give these titles a moment in the spotlight, whether they were made by a AAA studio or a solo developer,” said Chris Thomas, Galaxies Founder. “We’ve handpicked 50 titles from passion projects to blockbuster reveals to create a 60 minute show that is bursting with surprises. Our North Star is to give gamers a reason to be excited and I can’t wait to see how the global gaming community reacts to our third event.”
While you wait for this newest show, be sure to check out everything announced from the Galaxies Showcase 2025 from October of last year.
Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst, Instagram, and TikTok, and listen to his show, Talking Disney Magic.
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