Ten games slated for release on Xbox Game Pass later this year will offer playable demos during Steam Next Fest, beginning February 26th. The event allows players to experience upcoming titles before their full launch on the subscription service.
Steam Next Fest, a week-long event, provides a platform for developers to showcase their games and gather feedback through hundreds of free demos and developer interactions, according to Steam’s official event page. This year’s festival features a wide range of titles, from action-RPGs to ghost-hunting simulations.
The inclusion of Xbox Game Pass titles in Steam Next Fest highlights a growing trend of cross-platform promotion. While the specific games receiving demos have not been publicly named, the initiative offers potential subscribers a preview of the content available through the service. GameSpot has compiled a list of 30 demos available during the festival, though This proves unclear how many of these will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have access to the full versions of these games upon their release, with the demos serving as an early access opportunity. A comprehensive list of all games planned for release on Game Pass in 2026 is currently being maintained by GG.deals, though it does not specify which titles will be featured during Steam Next Fest.
