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

Microsoft has confirmed its plans for June, announcing the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. The company typically hosts a June event to showcase upcoming Xbox games, and this year is no exception. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.

The showcase will feature a variety of upcoming titles from Microsoft’s first-party studios, as well as exciting new games from third-party partners around the world. Microsoft has a robust lineup of games in development, including the new Fable (delayed to 2026), the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile’s Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband from 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, known for Psychonauts, is working on a new title.

On the Activision Blizzard front, fans can anticipate a new Call of Duty game later this year, alongside various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, set to launch in July, might also be featured.

Bethesda enthusiasts are eager for updates on Starfield, especially regarding its PlayStation 5 release date, and possibly a glimpse of The Elder Scrolls 6. There's also the possibility of Microsoft unveiling new Xbox hardware. Although a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are slated for 2027, Microsoft might discuss third-party Xbox-branded handhelds during the showcase.

Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft will present The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This event will delve into Obsidian Entertainment, showcasing new gameplay, details, and developer insights for the sequel to the acclaimed first-person sci-fi RPG. The Outer Worlds 2 is expected to launch later in 2025, making it likely that a release date will be announced during the showcase.

The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, with no in-person theater experience for fans and media. Microsoft assures that the livestream will provide all necessary information about upcoming Xbox developments, accessible to viewers worldwide.

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