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

Microsoft has exciting plans lined up for June 2025, with the announcement of the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. The Xbox Games Showcase is set to be a pivotal event, showcasing a wide array of upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios as well as thrilling new games from third-party partners around the world.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Details:

• Date and Time: The event will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific Time / 1pm Eastern Time / 6pm UK Time.
• Content: Expect to see a diverse lineup of games in development, including titles like the new Fable (delayed to 2026), the Perfect Dark reboot, Clockwork Revolution from inXile, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband by the Just Cause developers, Rare's Everwild, Gears of War: E-Day from The Coalition, Hideo Kojima’s OD, State of Decay 3 by Undead Labs, and a new project from Psychonauts developer Double Fine.
• Activision Blizzard and Bethesda: A new Call of Duty game is expected later in 2025, alongside various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July and might be featured. There's also anticipation around Bethesda's next moves, possibly including updates on Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6.
• Hardware Speculation: While new Xbox hardware like a next-gen console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, Microsoft might touch on Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.

The Outer Worlds 2 Direct:

Following the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This event, focusing on Obsidian's sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG, will offer new gameplay, details, and developer insights directly from the team at Obsidian Entertainment. Given that The Outer Worlds 2 is slated for release later in 2025, a release date announcement is highly anticipated.

Event Airtime Across 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

Both the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, ensuring that fans worldwide can access all the latest updates and announcements from the comfort of their homes. Microsoft promises a comprehensive experience that will cover everything fans need to know about the future of Xbox gaming.