The New Game+ Showcase, a creator-driven showcase built to slot into the early 2026 calendar, premieres on January 8 with hours of trailers, gameplay, and interviews.
The stream begins at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET on January 8 and is expected to run roughly three and a half hours. The organizers say the debut will feature 45 games, mixing AAA and indie reveals, new trailers, and gameplay segments.
Highlights
- Start time: 1 PM PT / 3 PM CT / 4 PM ET on January 8, 9 PM GMT, and 8 AM AET on January 9.
- Where to watch: the showcase will stream on Twitch, YouTube, X, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Confirmed games: titles listed for the show include Crimson Desert, Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy, Atomic Heart 2, Dinoblade, and Grounded 2.
Start times by region
| Time Zone | New Game+ Showcase Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 1 PM 1 January 8 |
| Central Time (CT) | 3 PM 1 January 8 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 4 PM 1 January 8 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 9 PM 1 January 8 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 8 AM 1 January 9 |
How to watch
The organizers will simulcast the event across major social platforms so viewers can pick their preferred stream. Twitch is often a step ahead for live showcases because its feed updates fastest for many viewers, which helps if avoiding spoilers matters.
What to expect from the lineup
The debut bill mixes previously announced releases with fresh reveals. Confirmed appearances include Crimson Desert, Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy, Atomic Heart 2, Dinoblade, and Grounded 2. Developer partners named for the show include Mundfish, NetEase Games, Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, and THQ Nordic.
With 45 games on the schedule, the show aims to cover a broad slice of the release calendar. Expect a mix of gameplay segments, developer interviews, and world premieres, spread across the three and a half hour runtime.
X, Bluesky, YouTube, and Instagram have live updates during the show.
