ID@Xbox Showcase October 2026: All Xbox Announcements
Image: Xbox / Aspyr (official store key art via GamingBible)
Microsoft's ID@Xbox x IGN showcase streamed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, revealing 18 indie games headed to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass. The headline announcements were Shrek 2 Remastered, dated November 10, 2026, and The Wolf Among Us Remastered, launching digitally October 29, 2026. Several showcase titles are confirmed day-one on Xbox Game Pass.
Key Takeaways
- Shrek 2 Remastered launches November 10, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S with Photo Mode, Cheat Mode, and pre-order discounts through November 9.
- The Wolf Among Us Remastered launches digitally October 29, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with a new Noir Mode.
- Mouthwashing joins Game Pass on October 29, while Scramble Knights Online lands day-one on Game Pass October 26.
- ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut arrives November 3 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.
ID@Xbox Showcase October 2026: Every Confirmed Game
The ID@Xbox showcase October 2026 presentation, produced in partnership with IGN, covered 18 games with trailers, gameplay, and world premieres. Xbox Wire's October 20 post-show recap confirms that many of the featured ID@Xbox titles will support Xbox Play Anywhere, so players can enjoy them across console and PC at no extra cost. Here are the biggest announcements:
| Game | Platforms | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Shrek 2 Remastered | Xbox Series X|S | November 10, 2026 |
| The Wolf Among Us Remastered | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One | October 29, 2026 |
| Mouthwashing | Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox One, Game Pass | October 29, 2026 |
| Scramble Knights Online | Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Game Pass | October 26, 2026 |
| ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC | November 3, 2026 |
| Arctic Eggs | Xbox Series X|S | Out now |
| Red Kiss | Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass day one | Coming soon |
Shrek 2 Remastered: November 10 release date, pre-order discount
Shrek 2 Remastered, developed by Aspyr and based on the DreamWorks Animation film, is now available for pre-order on Xbox Series X|S ahead of its November 10, 2026 launch. Players who pre-order through November 9 get up to 20% off with an Xbox Game Pass membership, or 10% off without one. The cult-classic co-op brawler returns with improved graphics, a new Photo Mode for capturing timeless snapshots, and a Cheat Mode for unlocking cheats. Players journey through the fairytale kingdom of Far Far Away, from Shrek's swamp to Fiona's castle.
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Image: Critical Reflex / Wrong Organ (via Siliconera)
The Wolf Among Us Remastered launches October 29 on Xbox
The Wolf Among Us Remastered brings Telltale's acclaimed detective thriller back to Fabletown with a brand-new story trailer revealing Bigby's redesigned werewolf form. The definitive edition remasters Bigby's first investigation with enhanced visuals, upgraded animation and audio, an all-new Noir Mode, behind-the-scenes bonus content, and playable deleted scenes restored from the original 2013 production. It launches digitally October 29, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Image: Steam store screenshot (via niklasnotes)
Game Pass day-one additions from the showcase
Several showcase titles are confirmed for Xbox Game Pass on day one. Scramble Knights Online, an MMO-lite action RPG set in the shared online kingdom of Terracott, launches October 26, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass, where players team up for quests, dungeons, and loot. The psychological horror drama Mouthwashing comes to Game Pass on October 29 alongside its Xbox One, Series X|S, and PC launch. Red Kiss, a Cold War vampire-spy tactical RPG, will arrive day one on Game Pass with Play Anywhere support. Arctic Eggs, the frosty Critical Reflex cooking sim, shadow-dropped on Xbox Series X|S during the show.
When does Shrek 2 Remastered release on Xbox?
Shrek 2 Remastered releases on November 10, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, and it is available for pre-order now. The pre-order discount runs through November 9, 2026, offering up to 20% off for Xbox Game Pass members and 10% off for non-members. The remaster includes Photo Mode, Cheat Mode, improved graphics, and the return of the original's co-op adventure through Far Far Away.
Is The Wolf Among Us Remastered coming to Game Pass?
The Wolf Among Us Remastered is launching as a digital release on October 29, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, but Xbox has not announced a Game Pass release for it. The showcase did confirm plenty of other Game Pass additions, including Mouthwashing on October 29, Scramble Knights Online on October 26, Red Kiss, and Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game in early 2027.
FAQ
What was announced at the ID@Xbox showcase October 2026?
The showcase revealed 18 indie games, headlined by Shrek 2 Remastered (November 10, 2026) and The Wolf Among Us Remastered (October 29, 2026), plus Game Pass additions Mouthwashing, Scramble Knights Online, Red Kiss, and ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut.
Is Shrek 2 Remastered coming to Game Pass?
Xbox has not confirmed Shrek 2 Remastered for Game Pass, but Game Pass members get up to 20% off the pre-order through November 9.
What is ZERO PARADES: Director's Cut?
It's ZA/UM's award-winning espionage RPG starring spy Hershel Wilk, with around 40,000 words of new story, Backstage Mode, and full English voice-over, launching November 3 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.
Where can I watch the ID@Xbox October 2026 showcase?
The showcase streamed October 20, 2026 in partnership with IGN, and the full recap is available on Xbox Wire with trailers for every announced game.
Sources: Xbox Wire — ID@XBOX x IGN Showcase Recap · Press Start — Everything Announced At The October 2026 ID@XBOX Showcase
Screenshots: Xbox / Aspyr; Critical Reflex / Wrong Organ; Steam
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