Microsoft has officially announced its plans for June, setting the stage for an exciting Xbox Games Showcase 2025, followed by a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. The company traditionally holds a June event to unveil its upcoming Xbox game lineup, and this year is no exception. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific Time, 1pm Eastern Time, and 6pm UK time.
During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, attendees can expect to see a wide array of upcoming titles from Microsoft’s first-party studios, as well as exciting new games from third-party partners around the world. This showcase promises to offer a comprehensive look at what's on the horizon for Xbox gamers.
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What might Microsoft reveal at the showcase? The company has numerous projects in the pipeline, including the highly anticipated new Fable, now delayed to 2026, the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile’s Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband from the Just Cause series developer, Rare's Everwild, The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day, Hideo Kojima’s OD, and Undead Labs' State of Decay 3. Additionally, Double Fine, known for Psychonauts, is working on a new title.
On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty game is expected later this year, alongside various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July, which might be featured at the showcase.
As for Bethesda, fans are eager to learn about the next steps for Starfield, particularly regarding its PlayStation 5 release date. There's also anticipation for updates on The Elder Scrolls 6.
Moreover, there's potential for Microsoft to tease new Xbox hardware. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, the showcase might still touch on Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.
Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This event, inspired by previous directs like the 2023 Starfield Direct and the 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, will dive deep into The Outer Worlds 2. Developed by Obsidian, fresh off the release of Avowed, the direct will showcase new gameplay, details, and developer insights. The Outer Worlds 2 is slated for release later in 2025, and a release date announcement is highly anticipated during the showcase.
The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, with no in-person theater experience for fans and media this year. However, Microsoft assures that the livestream will provide comprehensive coverage, ensuring fans worldwide have access to all the latest updates and announcements.
Here are the local time zones for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct:
- PDT: June 8, 10am
- EDT: June 8, 1pm
- BST: June 8, 6pm
- CET: June 8, 7pm
- JST: June 9, 2am
- AEST: June 9, 3am
