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

Microsoft has confirmed its plans for June, announcing an Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This event follows Microsoft's tradition of hosting a June showcase to unveil upcoming Xbox games. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is scheduled to be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.

The showcase promises to provide a glimpse into the future with upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios, as well as exciting new games from third-party partners around the world. Microsoft's lineup includes highly anticipated games such as the new Fable, delayed to 2026, the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile’s Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband by 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, known for Psychonauts, is working on a new project.

On the Activision Blizzard front, fans can look forward to a new Call of Duty game later this year and various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July, which may also be featured. Meanwhile, Bethesda enthusiasts are eager for updates on Starfield, especially regarding its PlayStation 5 release date, and possibly a sneak peek at The Elder Scrolls 6.

There's also speculation about new Xbox hardware announcements. Although a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, Microsoft might discuss Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies during this showcase.

Following the main event, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, showcasing the much-anticipated sequel from Obsidian, fresh off the release of Avowed. The direct will offer new gameplay, details, and developer insights, potentially including a release date for The Outer Worlds 2, expected later in 2025.

The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only, ensuring fans worldwide can access all the latest updates on Xbox's future, without a physical theater experience this year. Here are the local time zones 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 assures that the livestream will provide comprehensive coverage of what’s next for Xbox, catering to fans globally.