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

Microsoft has officially announced its plans for June, confirming the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. As is tradition, Microsoft's June showcase will spotlight the latest in Xbox gaming, and 2025 is no exception. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is scheduled to be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.

The showcase will provide an in-depth look at upcoming titles from Microsoft’s first-party studios, alongside exciting new releases from third-party partners around the world. Microsoft promises to unveil a diverse array of games that will captivate Xbox fans globally.

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What can we expect from Microsoft? With a robust lineup of games in development, the possibilities are thrilling. From the eagerly awaited new Fable, now delayed to 2026, to 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, the list is extensive. Double Fine, the creators of Psychonauts, are also crafting a new title, adding to the anticipation.

On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty game is slated for later this year, accompanied by various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July, potentially making an appearance at the showcase.

For Bethesda fans, there's hope for news on the next steps for Starfield, especially with the awaited PlayStation 5 release date. There’s also the tantalizing possibility of a glimpse at The Elder Scrolls 6.

Beyond software, Microsoft might tease new Xbox hardware. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, the 2025 showcase could still offer insights into Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.

Following the successful model of the 2023 Starfield Direct and 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, Microsoft will immediately follow the Xbox Games Showcase with The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Developed by Obsidian, fresh from the release of Avowed, this direct will offer an exclusive look inside Obsidian Entertainment, showcasing new gameplay, details, and developer insights. The Outer Worlds 2, a sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG, is expected to launch 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 available to watch online, with no in-person theater experience this year. Microsoft assures fans that the digital livestream will deliver all the essential updates on what's next for Xbox, accessible from anywhere in the world.

Here are the local time zones for the event:

• PDT: June 8, 10am
• EDT: June 8, 1pm
• BST: June 8, 6pm
• CET: June 8, 7pm
• JST: June 9, 2am
• AEST: June 9, 3am