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

Microsoft has confirmed its exciting lineup for June, featuring the highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This annual event, renowned for unveiling upcoming Xbox titles, is set to take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 10am Pacific Time, 1pm Eastern Time, and 6pm UK Time.

The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will showcase an array of upcoming games from Microsoft's first-party studios, along with a diverse selection of titles from third-party partners worldwide. Fans can look forward to getting a glimpse of the latest developments in the gaming world, including long-awaited projects and new surprises.

Microsoft's development pipeline is brimming with potential showstoppers. Titles such as the new Fable, now 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 among the eagerly awaited projects. Additionally, Double Fine, the creators of Psychonauts, are working on a new game, adding to the excitement.

On the Activision Blizzard front, fans can expect news on the latest Call of Duty title slated for release later this year, alongside various projects from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, launching in July, might also be highlighted.

Bethesda enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating updates on Starfield, particularly regarding its PlayStation 5 release date, and potential news on The Elder Scrolls 6. While it may be too early for details on the next-gen Xbox console and Xbox handheld, expected in 2027, Microsoft might tease third-party Xbox-branded handhelds.

Following the success of previous focused events like the 2023 Starfield Direct and 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct right after the Xbox Games Showcase. Developed by Obsidian, fresh from the release of Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct promises an in-depth look at new gameplay, detailed insights, and developer commentary. Given its expected release later in 2025, a release date announcement seems highly likely.

The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be available exclusively through digital livestream, ensuring fans around the world can access all the latest updates and announcements. Local time zones for the event are 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 assures that the livestream will provide comprehensive coverage, keeping fans informed no matter where they are watching from.