Microsoft has officially announced its plans for June, confirming an Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. As is tradition, Microsoft will host its June showcase to unveil upcoming Xbox games, and 2025 is no exception. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will provide a comprehensive look at upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios. Additionally, fans can expect to see exciting new games from third-party partners worldwide. Microsoft emphasized that the showcase will feature a diverse array of titles, ensuring something for every type of gamer.
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So, what can we anticipate from Microsoft this year? The company has an impressive lineup of games in development. This includes the much-anticipated new Fable, which has been delayed to 2026, the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile's Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband from the Just Cause developers, Rare's Everwild, recently visited by Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer, The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day, Hideo Kojima's OD, and Undead Labs' State of Decay 3. Double Fine, known for Psychonauts, is also crafting a new title.
On the Activision Blizzard front, fans can look forward to a new Call of Duty game later this year, alongside various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July, which might make an appearance at the showcase.
As for Bethesda, could this be the moment we finally learn what's next for Starfield? We're still awaiting a PlayStation 5 release date confirmation. Might we also catch a glimpse of The Elder Scrolls 6?
There's also the possibility of Microsoft revealing new Xbox hardware. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, this year's showcase might be too early for detailed announcements. However, Microsoft could discuss Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.
Following the successful formats of the 2023 Starfield Direct and 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, Microsoft will host a The Outer Worlds 2 Direct immediately after the Xbox Games Showcase. Developed by Obsidian, fresh off the release of Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will offer an in-depth look inside Obsidian Entertainment, showcasing new gameplay, details, and developer insights. The sequel to the award-winning, first-person sci-fi RPG is expected to launch later in 2025, and a release date announcement seems likely during the showcase.
The airtime for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct in local time zones is as follows:
- PDT: June 8, 10am
- EDT: June 8, 1pm
- BST: June 8, 6pm
- CET: June 8, 7pm
- JST: June 9, 2am
- AEST: June 9, 3am
Microsoft has confirmed that both the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, meaning there will be no in-theater experience for fans and media this year. However, Microsoft promises that the livestream will deliver all the essential information about the future of Xbox, accessible to viewers worldwide.
