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

Microsoft has confirmed its plans for June, announcing an Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Staying true to tradition, Microsoft will unveil its latest gaming developments in a June showcase, set to stream live on Sunday, June 8, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.

The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 promises an exciting glimpse into upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios, alongside new releases from third-party partners worldwide. With a robust lineup of games in development, attendees can look forward to updates on highly anticipated titles such as the new Fable (delayed to 2026), the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile's Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband, 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 studio behind Psychonauts, is working on a new project.

On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty game is slated for later this year, complemented by various releases from Blizzard. Fans can also anticipate the launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 in July, which might feature in the showcase.

Bethesda enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting news on what's next for Starfield, especially with the PlayStation 5 release date still pending. There's also curiosity about potential updates on The Elder Scrolls 6.

While new Xbox hardware, including a next-gen console and a handheld, is rumored for 2027, the 2025 showcase might be too early for detailed announcements. However, Microsoft could discuss Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.

Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, similar to previous focused events like the 2023 Starfield Direct and 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct. This direct will offer an insider's look at Obsidian Entertainment's development process for The Outer Worlds 2, including new gameplay, details, and developer insights. With a planned release later in 2025, the showcase could reveal the game's release date.

Both events will be digital-only, ensuring fans and media worldwide can access all the latest Xbox updates without a physical theatre experience.

Airtime for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct in local 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