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

Microsoft has confirmed its plans for June, announcing an Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. As is tradition, Microsoft will host its June showcase to unveil upcoming Xbox games, and 2025 will be no exception. 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 will provide a glimpse into the future of gaming with titles from Microsoft's first-party studios, as well as exciting new games from third-party partners worldwide. Microsoft promises a diverse lineup that will cater to a wide range of gaming enthusiasts.

What might Microsoft reveal? The company has a robust slate of games in development, including the highly anticipated new Fable, which has been delayed to 2026, the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile's Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband from the Just Cause developers, 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 creators of Psychonauts, are working on a new project.

On the Activision Blizzard front, fans can look forward to a new Call of Duty game later this year, alongside various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July, potentially making an appearance at the showcase.

Bethesda fans are eagerly awaiting news on what's next for Starfield, including a possible PlayStation 5 release date. There's also anticipation for updates on The Elder Scrolls 6.

While it might be too early for details on the rumored next-gen Xbox console and Xbox handheld expected in 2027, Microsoft could discuss Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.

Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, continuing the trend set by the 2023 Starfield Direct and 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct. The Outer Worlds 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, will feature new gameplay, details, and developer insights. Given its expected release later in 2025, a release date announcement seems likely.

The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, ensuring fans worldwide can access all the latest updates and announcements from the comfort of their homes. 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 deliver comprehensive coverage of what's next for Xbox, no matter where you are in the world.