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

Microsoft has exciting plans lined up for June, with the confirmation of the 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 will be no exception. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is scheduled to be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific Time, 1pm Eastern Time, and 6pm UK Time.

The showcase will provide a comprehensive look at upcoming titles from Microsoft’s first-party studios, as well as an array of exciting new games from third-party partners around the globe. Microsoft promises that the event will showcase a diverse range of games, ensuring something for every type of gamer.

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Microsoft has a robust lineup of games in development, including highly anticipated titles like the 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, The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day, Hideo Kojima’s OD, and Undead Labs' State of Decay 3. Additionally, Double Fine, the developer behind Psychonauts, is crafting a new game.

On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty game is expected later this year, along with various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July and might be featured in the showcase.

As for Bethesda, fans are eager to learn about the next steps for Starfield, especially regarding its PlayStation 5 release date. There's also anticipation for updates on The Elder Scrolls 6.

There's always the possibility that Microsoft might reveal new Xbox hardware. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, the showcase could 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 host a The Outer Worlds 2 Direct immediately after the Xbox Games Showcase. This event will delve into Obsidian Entertainment's latest project, showcasing new gameplay, details, and developer insights for The Outer Worlds 2. Given that the game is slated for a 2025 release, fans can expect to learn the official release date during the showcase.

Here are the airtimes for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct in various 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 has confirmed that both events will be digital-only, meaning there won't be an in-person theatre experience for fans and media this year. However, the company assures that the livestream will cover everything fans need to know about what's next for Xbox, regardless of where they're watching from.