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

Microsoft has exciting news for gaming enthusiasts, confirming both an Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct for June. As part of their annual tradition, Microsoft will unveil upcoming Xbox games during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, scheduled for a livestream on Sunday, June 8, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time. This event promises to showcase a diverse array of titles from Microsoft's first-party studios and third-party partners worldwide, ensuring a thrilling lineup for fans.

With a robust portfolio of games in development, speculation is rife about what Microsoft might reveal. Notable titles in the works include the much-anticipated new Fable game, delayed to 2026, alongside the Perfect Dark reboot, Clockwork Revolution from inXile, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband from the Just Cause developers, Rare's Everwild, Gears of War: E-Day by The Coalition, Hideo Kojima's OD, and State of Decay 3 from Undead Labs. Additionally, Double Fine is crafting a new game to add to the mix. On the Activision Blizzard front, fans can look forward to a new Call of Duty title later in the year, and Blizzard's various releases. July will see the launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, which might also feature in the showcase. From Bethesda, there's anticipation around updates on Starfield and potentially The Elder Scrolls 6.

There's also buzz about new Xbox hardware. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are slated for 2027, this year's event might touch on Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.

Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This event, inspired by previous direct showcases like the Starfield Direct and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, will offer an in-depth look at The Outer Worlds 2. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, fresh off their release of Avowed, the direct will provide new gameplay, details, and developer insights. Given that The Outer Worlds 2 is expected to launch later in 2025, there's a strong chance we'll see a release date announced during the showcase.

Both events will be digital-only, ensuring fans around the globe can tune in without missing out. Here are the airtimes for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct in various 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

Microsoft assures that its livestream will deliver all the essential information about the future of Xbox, accessible to fans worldwide.