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

Microsoft has solidified its plans for June, confirming both an Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. As is tradition, Microsoft hosts a June showcase to unveil upcoming Xbox games, and 2025 is no exception. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is scheduled to be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.

The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 promises to offer an exciting look at upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios, along with a selection of incredible new titles from their third-party partners around the globe. This event is set to be a digital-only experience, ensuring that fans and media can enjoy the latest updates from the comfort of their homes, no matter where they are in the world.

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So, what could Microsoft have in store for us? With an extensive lineup of games in development, the showcase could feature eagerly awaited titles such as the new Fable (recently delayed to 2026), the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile’s Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband from the developers of the Just Cause series, 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 developers behind Psychonauts, are also working on a new project.

On the Activision Blizzard front, fans can expect to see a new Call of Duty game later this year, along with various releases from Blizzard itself. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, set to launch in July, may also be featured. From Bethesda, there's potential for updates on what’s next for Starfield, including a much-anticipated PlayStation 5 release date, and perhaps a first look at The Elder Scrolls 6.

Moreover, there's always the possibility of Microsoft unveiling new Xbox hardware. Although a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are reportedly planned for 2027, this year’s showcase might hint at Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.

Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft will present The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This event will take viewers inside Obsidian Entertainment, offering new gameplay, details, and insights from the developers behind the sequel to the award-winning, first-person sci-fi RPG. With The Outer Worlds 2 expected to launch later in 2025, the Direct may reveal its release date.

The airtime for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct in various local time zones is 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 has assured that the livestream will provide everything fans need to know about the future of Xbox, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience for viewers worldwide.