Microsoft has confirmed its lineup for June with an exciting Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, set to captivate gamers worldwide. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time. This event promises a comprehensive look at upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios, alongside a selection of new games from third-party partners around the globe.
The showcase is poised to reveal a wealth of eagerly awaited games currently in development. Titles such as the new Fable, 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 are all on the horizon. Additionally, Double Fine, the team behind Psychonauts, is crafting a new game, adding to the excitement.
On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty title is slated for later this year, with further releases from Blizzard expected. Fans can also look forward to the launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 in July, which may feature in the showcase.
Bethesda enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting updates on Starfield, particularly the confirmation of its PlayStation 5 release date. There's also anticipation for news on The Elder Scrolls 6.
While new Xbox hardware announcements might be premature for this year's showcase, Microsoft might discuss Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies, given rumors of a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld slated for 2027.
Following the tradition set by the 2023 Starfield Direct and 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, Microsoft will transition from the Xbox Games Showcase directly into The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This event will provide an in-depth look at the much-anticipated sequel from Obsidian, fresh off the release of Avowed. Attendees can expect new gameplay, detailed insights, and a closer look at the development process from the creators of this award-winning, first-person sci-fi RPG. With The Outer Worlds 2 set to launch later in 2025, a release date announcement seems imminent.
The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be available exclusively online, ensuring fans around the world can tune in at the following times:
- 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 its digital-only livestream will deliver all the essential updates on the future of Xbox, accessible from anywhere in the world.
