October 20, 2026 — The latest ID@Xbox and IGN showcase delivered plenty of distant release windows, but it also put several indie games on the calendar. Here are the firm dates players can act on now.
Available now: Arctic Eggs
The surreal frying game Arctic Eggs is available today on Xbox Series X|S. It was part of a Critical Reflex lineup that also included Mouthwashing and No, I’m Not a Human.
October 26: Scramble Knights Online
Scramble Knights Online launches October 26 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. The cooperative “MMO-lite” action RPG will also arrive in Game Pass on day one.
October 29: Mouthwashing and The Wolf Among Us Remastered
Mouthwashing comes to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox One and Game Pass on October 29. The psychological horror story follows the stranded crew of a space freighter.
The same day, The Wolf Among Us Remastered launches digitally on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Telltale’s updated edition adds enhanced visuals, upgraded animation and audio, a Noir Mode, behind-the-scenes material and restored playable scenes.
November 3: Zero Parades: Director’s Cut
ZA/UM’s espionage RPG Zero Parades: Director’s Cut reaches Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on November 3. The definitive edition adds roughly 40,000 words of story, Backstage Mode and full English voice-over.
November 10: Shrek 2 Remastered
Shrek 2 Remastered arrives on Xbox Series X|S on November 10. Pre-orders are open, with Microsoft advertising a 20% discount for Game Pass members and 10% for non-members through November 9.
December 4: A Game About Digging a Hole Together
A Game About Digging a Hole Together launches December 4 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and Game Pass. The sequel expands the minimalist digging-and-upgrading loop into cooperative play.
Other showcase announcements are further out: Croak is targeting March 2027, while Magenta Down, Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game, VANRAN and Waveling Island currently have broader 2027 windows. Players should treat every release date as subject to change, but the seven entries above are the clearest near-term takeaways from the show.
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Xbox Wire: ID@Xbox x IGN Showcase recap (October 20, 2026)
