Microsoft has officially announced its plans for June, setting the stage for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. The company traditionally uses its June event to spotlight upcoming Xbox titles, and this year's showcase is no exception. Scheduled for Sunday, June 8, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time, the event will be livestreamed for global audiences.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 promises an exciting lineup, featuring new titles from Microsoft's first-party studios as well as a selection of games from third-party partners around the world. Attendees can look forward to seeing what's next from a variety of developers, including anticipated titles such as the new Fable (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, known for Psychonauts, is working on a new project.
On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty game is expected later this year, alongside other releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, set to launch in July, might also be highlighted. From Bethesda, fans are eager for updates on Starfield, including a potential PlayStation 5 release date, and perhaps a glimpse at The Elder Scrolls 6.
While new Xbox hardware like a next-gen console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, this year's showcase might not reveal specifics. However, Microsoft could discuss Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party manufacturers.
Following the main showcase, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, building on the success of previous focused events like the Starfield Direct and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct. This segment will dive deep into The Outer Worlds 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, which recently released Avowed. The direct will offer new gameplay, details, and insights directly from the developers, with a release date expected later in 2025.
Both the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, ensuring fans worldwide can access all the latest news and updates from the comfort of their homes.
Here are the local times 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
