Microsoft has officially announced its annual gaming presentation schedule, continuing its tradition of summer game reveals with a digital-only event that will spotlight upcoming titles from both first-party studios and third-party partners.
Xbox Games Showcase Returns With Familiar Format
Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will take place on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time. Following the main showcase, viewers will be treated to a dedicated presentation focused on The Outer Worlds 2, continuing the double-feature format Microsoft has employed in recent years. The 2023 showcase featured a Starfield Direct, while 2024 included a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct. This year's event will be entirely digital, with no in-person theater experience for fans or media.
Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Details:
- Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
- Time: 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST / 7pm CET / 2am JST (June 9) / 3am AEST (June 9)
- Format: Digital-only event
- Platforms: Twitch, Twitch ASL, YouTube, Facebook
The Outer Worlds 2 Takes Center Stage
The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will provide an in-depth look at Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming sci-fi RPG sequel. Microsoft promises the presentation will reveal new gameplay, details, and developer insights, straight from the people making the sequel to the award-winning, first-person sci-fi RPG. With The Outer Worlds 2 expected to launch later in 2025, this direct will likely include a specific release date announcement. This focused segment comes as Obsidian is fresh off the release of their fantasy RPG Avowed.
Potential First-Party Reveals
Microsoft has numerous high-profile games in development across its expanded studio portfolio that could make appearances during the showcase. Possibilities include inXile's Clockwork Revolution, The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband from the Just Cause developers, Rare's Everwild, State of Decay 3 from Undead Labs, and Hideo Kojima's mysterious OD project. While Fable was recently delayed to 2026, it might still receive some attention during the presentation.
Potential Game Reveals:
- The Outer Worlds 2 (Obsidian Entertainment)
- Clockwork Revolution (inXile)
- Gears of War: E-Day (The Coalition)
- Perfect Dark reboot
- Ninja Gaiden 4
- Contraband
- Everwild (Rare)
- State of Decay 3 (Undead Labs)
- OD (Hideo Kojima)
- Call of Duty 2025
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
- Starfield PS5 release date
Activision Blizzard and Bethesda Expectations
Following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, viewers can expect updates on franchises from this branch of the company. A new Call of Duty title is traditionally released annually, and various Blizzard projects could be featured. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, launching in July, might also make an appearance. From the Bethesda side, fans are eager for news about Starfield's PlayStation 5 release date and potentially early glimpses of The Elder Scrolls 6, though the latter might still be too far from completion for a substantial reveal.
Hardware Possibilities
While Microsoft reportedly has plans for next-generation Xbox consoles and an Xbox handheld device targeting a 2027 release, this year's showcase may be too early for detailed hardware announcements. However, the company might use the opportunity to discuss Xbox-branded handheld devices from third-party manufacturers, expanding the ecosystem beyond traditional consoles.
How to Watch
The Xbox Games Showcase followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be available across multiple streaming platforms including Twitch (including an ASL version), YouTube, and Facebook. Microsoft has promised that its digital presentation will provide everything you'll need to know about what's next for Xbox, no matter where in the world you're watching.