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

Microsoft has confirmed its plans for June 2025, including an Xbox Games Showcase and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is set to be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific Time, 1pm Eastern Time, and 6pm UK time. This event will showcase upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios as well as exciting new games from third-party partners worldwide.

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Microsoft has a robust lineup of games in development, which may be highlighted during the showcase. This includes highly anticipated titles such as the new Fable (delayed to 2026), the Perfect Dark reboot, Clockwork Revolution from inXile, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband by the developers of the Just Cause series, Everwild from Rare, Gears of War: E-Day from The Coalition, OD by Hideo Kojima, and State of Decay 3 from Undead Labs. Additionally, Double Fine is working on a new project.

On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty game is slated for later this year, alongside various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July, making it a likely candidate for the showcase.

From Bethesda, fans are eager to learn about the next steps for Starfield, especially with the anticipated PlayStation 5 release date. There's also curiosity about what's next for The Elder Scrolls 6.

There's always the possibility of Microsoft unveiling new Xbox hardware. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, the showcase might still touch on Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.

Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, focusing on the upcoming sequel from Obsidian Entertainment. This direct will offer an in-depth look at new gameplay, details, and developer insights. Given that The Outer Worlds 2 is expected to launch later in 2025, a release date announcement seems probable during the event.

The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only, ensuring fans worldwide can access all the latest updates and announcements from the comfort of their homes. 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

Microsoft promises that the livestream will provide comprehensive coverage of what's next for Xbox, ensuring fans are well-informed regardless of their location.