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

Microsoft has firmly set its sights on June, announcing an Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. As is tradition, Microsoft will unveil its latest and greatest in gaming during its annual June showcase, and 2025 is no exception. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is scheduled to be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, beginning at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.

The showcase promises to offer a comprehensive look at upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios, alongside exciting new games from third-party partners around the world. This event is a must-watch for fans eager to see what's on the horizon for Xbox gaming.

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What might Microsoft have in store? The company has a robust lineup of games in development, including the much-anticipated new Fable (slated for 2026), the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile's Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband by 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. Double Fine, known for Psychonauts, is also crafting 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, launching in July, might also feature in the showcase.

As for Bethesda, fans are eagerly awaiting news on what's next for Starfield, including a potential PlayStation 5 release date. There's also the possibility of a glimpse at The Elder Scrolls 6.

In terms of hardware, while it might be too early for details on the rumored next-gen Xbox console and Xbox handheld expected in 2027, Microsoft could tease Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.

Following the successful format 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 off the release of Avowed, this direct will dive deep into the world of The Outer Worlds 2, offering new gameplay, details, and insights directly from the developers. With a release expected later in 2025, fans might finally get a concrete release date during the showcase.

The airtime for the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct in various 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, forgoing traditional theater experiences for fans and media. However, they've promised that the livestream will deliver all the essential updates and insights on what's next for Xbox, accessible to fans worldwide.