Roadside Research Locks In Early 2026 Launch and Confirms Xbox Game Pass Debut
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Roadside Research is bringing its four-player alien gas station chaos to Xbox Series X | S and Xbox Game Pass in Q1 2026, alongside its PC release, as reported by IGN South Africa.
Gas station alien chaos is officially heading to console. According to a recent report by IGN South Africa, publisher Oro Interactive and developer Cybernetic Walrus have expanded the platform lineup for Roadside Research, adding Xbox Series X | S alongside the previously announced PC release. The comedic cooperative game, which lets groups of four go undercover as extraterrestrials running a mundane pit stop, is now slated to launch in the first quarter of 2026.
The update dropped alongside a fresh trailer during a recent Xbox Partner Preview event, bringing the exciting news that the title will also be available on Xbox for PC and Cloud at launch. Crucially for community growth, the game is locked in for an Xbox Game Pass release right out of the gate. For a multiplayer title relying heavily on squad coordination and emergent comedic moments, securing a spot on Game Pass on day one is a massive win for building an active player base immediately.
Cooperative games live and die by how easily you can pull your friends into a session, and cross-platform accessibility combined with a subscription service launch removes the usual friction of getting a squad together. Whether you are playing on a high-end rig, a console in the living room, or streaming on the go, Roadside Research is positioning itself to be the next big weekend hangout game when it arrives early next year.
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Original article: IGN South Africa