Xbox’s Matt Booty Previews Forza Horizon 6, Modern Warfare 4

On the Official Xbox Podcast, Xbox gaming chief Matt Booty outlined several titles Microsoft plans for 2026, specifically naming Forza Horizon 6 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as highlights of next year’s slate.

Booty described Forza Horizon 6 as a major new entry in the Forza Horizon series and confirmed it will be among Xbox’s 2026 offerings. He referenced the franchise’s appeal to racing players during his remarks.

On Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Booty identified the title as another key release for 2026 and noted its place within a major annual franchise for the publisher and developers involved.

Booty addressed the rest of the 2026 lineup in broader terms, saying additional first- and third-party announcements are planned. He explained Microsoft intends to use the Xbox Games Showcase as the primary event to share release timing, trailers and gameplay reveals.

He answered questions about the format and scheduling for the Games Showcase but did not provide a full public release calendar during the podcast. Booty indicated more specifics will arrive through showcase presentations and subsequent promotional windows.

Booty leads Xbox Game Studios and coordinates development and public communications for the company’s internal teams. The podcast appearance served as an early briefing for players and investors ahead of the formal showcase events.

Microsoft has used the Xbox Games Showcase in past years to reveal release dates, gameplay footage and partnerships. Booty said the company will rely on that event to provide further details on Forza Horizon 6, Modern Warfare 4 and other titles slated for 2026.