Time to mark those next-generation calendars as Microsoft is ready to debut the first gameplay footage of, well, games running on Xbox Series X hardware. As part of the next Inside Xbox stream set to take place on Friday May 8 at 1am AEST.

As per the announcement the focus will be on "next-gen gameplay from our global developers partners" so those looking for an in-depth Halo: Inifinite reveal will probably have to wait a little longer. On that front Xbox executive Aaron Greenberg has added that "Xbox Game Studios teams are hard at work on some big summer plans", pointing to Microsoft's digital E3-style showcase that is reportedly taking place in June.

You want to see games for the Xbox Series X? We want to show you games for the Xbox Series X.

Check out First Look next-gen gameplay from our global developers partners within #InsideXbox on Thursday, May 7 at 8am PT. pic.twitter.com/xVdgIeRBJX

— Xbox (@Xbox) April 30, 2020

But, that's not to say we won't be getting the goods. Ubisoft has confirmed that the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay trailer will be a part of next week's Xbox Series X showcase after last nights epic cinematic debut. Alongside more third-party goodness no doubt.