Xbox has confirmed that its next Partner Preview showcase is dropping later this week, and Aussie fans will need to set their alarms if they want to catch it live. The stream is expected to spotlight third-party titles heading to Xbox platforms over the coming months, along with a few surprises Microsoft has reportedly lined up from smaller studios.

While Xbox hasn’t teased any specific games ahead of time, Partner Preview events usually shine a light on everything from AA action titles to indie projects that deserve a bit more attention. If you’ve watched the previous showcases, you’ll know the format is pretty quick: rapid-fire trailers, short developer segments, and a solid look at what’s landing on Game Pass.

Here’s exactly when the show kicks off around Australia:

Australian Times

• 05:00am AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra) – Friday
• 04:00am AEST (Brisbane) – Friday
• 04:30am ACDT (Adelaide, Darwin) – Friday
• 02:00am AWST (Perth) – Friday

Yes, it’s another early one for the east coast, but late-night (or very early morning) streams are nothing new for Xbox fans here. The showcase will run across Xbox’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as through regional social media accounts.

Xbox hasn’t said how long the Partner Preview will be, but previous ones have landed somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes short, sharp, and dense with game reveals. With 2025 slowly approaching its final stretch, this might be the last chance to see what third-party publishers have cooking before the new year.

We’ll keep an eye on the announcements and break down the biggest reveals once the stream wraps.