Microsoft Sets Xbox Games Showcase 2025 for June, Featuring The Outer Worlds 2 Direct

Microsoft has set the stage for an exciting June, announcing the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Staying true to tradition, Microsoft will unveil its latest offerings for Xbox during its annual June event. Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time, when the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed.

This showcase promises to highlight a diverse array of upcoming titles from Microsoft’s first-party studios, alongside thrilling new games from third-party partners worldwide. With such a broad scope, fans can expect to see everything from blockbuster hits to indie gems.

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What might Microsoft have in store? The lineup is packed with highly anticipated titles currently in development. Fans are eager for updates on projects like the new Fable, now delayed to 2026, the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile's Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband from the Just Cause developers, Rare's Everwild, The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day, Hideo Kojima’s OD, and Undead Labs' State of Decay 3. Don't forget about the new game from Psychonauts developer Double Fine.

On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty game is on the horizon for later this year, alongside various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July and might feature in the showcase.

Bethesda fans are also on the edge of their seats, hoping for news on what’s next for Starfield and possibly a PlayStation 5 release date confirmation. There's also the tantalizing prospect of an update on The Elder Scrolls 6.

Beyond the games, there’s buzz about potential new Xbox hardware. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, Microsoft might tease third-party Xbox-branded handhelds during this year's showcase.

Following the main event, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This sequel, crafted by Obsidian Entertainment hot on the heels of Avowed, promises new gameplay, detailed insights, and a closer look at the development process. With The Outer Worlds 2 slated for a 2025 release, fans can likely anticipate a release date announcement during the showcase.

The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, ensuring that fans and media from around the globe can tune in without missing out. Here are the airtimes for these eagerly awaited events in local time zones:

• 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 assures that the livestream will cover all you need to know about the future of Xbox, no matter where you're watching from. Get ready for an unforgettable showcase that promises to elevate your gaming experience to new heights.