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

Microsoft has exciting news for gamers as it gears up for a thrilling June event, featuring the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Known for its annual June showcase, Microsoft will continue this tradition in 2025, with the Xbox Games Showcase scheduled for Sunday, June 8, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time. This event promises to unveil a diverse lineup of upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios, alongside exciting new games from third-party partners worldwide.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Highlights

Microsoft's showcase is set to offer a sneak peek at numerous highly anticipated games currently in development. Fans can expect updates on titles such as the new Fable, delayed to 2026, the Perfect Dark reboot, Clockwork Revolution from inXile, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband by the Just Cause developers, Everwild from Rare, Gears of War: E-Day from The Coalition, Hideo Kojima's OD, and State of Decay 3 from Undead Labs. Additionally, Double Fine, the creators of Psychonauts, are working on a new project.

On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty title is expected later this year, and Blizzard is set to release several games. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is slated for a July launch and might feature prominently in the showcase.

Bethesda fans are eagerly awaiting news on Starfield, particularly its PlayStation 5 release date, and possibly the first glimpse of The Elder Scrolls 6.

There's also buzz about potential new Xbox hardware announcements. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, Microsoft might tease third-party Xbox-branded handhelds during the showcase.

The Outer Worlds 2 Direct

Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, diving deep into Obsidian's latest project. Fresh off the release of Avowed, Obsidian will showcase new gameplay, detailed insights, and developer stories for this eagerly awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG. With a release expected later in 2025, the direct might also reveal the official launch date.

Event Details

Both the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, ensuring a global reach without a traditional theatre experience. Microsoft promises that the livestream will deliver comprehensive updates on the future of Xbox, accessible from anywhere in the world.

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

Mark your calendars for June 8, 2025, and get ready for an immersive experience into the future of Xbox gaming.