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

Microsoft has set its sights on June 2025, officially announcing the Xbox Games Showcase and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Staying true to tradition, Microsoft will unveil the latest and greatest from the Xbox world on Sunday, June 8, at 10am Pacific Time, 1pm Eastern Time, and 6pm UK Time. This event promises an exciting look at upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios, alongside a selection of impressive games from third-party partners worldwide.

What can we expect to see? Microsoft has a packed lineup of games in development. Fans can anticipate updates on highly anticipated projects such as the new Fable, the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile's Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband by the Just Cause series developer, 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 crafting something new.

On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty game is slated for later in 2025, and Blizzard has several releases lined up. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, launching in July, might also make an appearance. Bethesda fans are eagerly awaiting news on what's next for Starfield, especially regarding its PlayStation 5 release, and there's always the chance of a glimpse at The Elder Scrolls 6.

Hardware enthusiasts should keep an eye out, too. While next-gen Xbox consoles and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, Microsoft might tease third-party Xbox-branded handhelds at this year's showcase.

Following the main event, Microsoft will dive into The Outer Worlds 2 with a dedicated Direct. Developed by Obsidian, fresh off the release of Avowed, this Direct will offer an in-depth look at new gameplay, detailed insights, and developer commentary for the sequel to the acclaimed first-person sci-fi RPG. With The Outer Worlds 2 expected to launch later in 2025, a release date announcement seems likely.

Both the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, ensuring that fans worldwide can tune in and catch all the latest Xbox news, no matter their location.

Here are the local times 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 deliver everything fans need to know about the future of Xbox gaming.