Xbox Showcase 2025 Set for June With Outer Worlds 2 Direct

Microsoft has finalized its June 2025 lineup with two major events—the Xbox Games Showcase followed by an Outer Worlds 2 Direct presentation.

The tech giant has confirmed its annual mid-year gaming showcase tradition will continue as scheduled, with the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 airing Sunday, June 8 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT.

The showcase promises previews of Microsoft's first-party studio projects alongside "groundbreaking new titles from global third-party partners."

What to Expect at the Showcase

Microsoft's development pipeline remains robust with several anticipated titles including:

• The rebooted Fable (now targeting 2026 release)
• Perfect Dark revival
• inXile's steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution
• Ninja Theory's action-packed Contraband
• Rare's mysterious Everwild project
• The Coalition's Gear of War: E-Day
• Hideo Kojima's experimental horror title OD
• State of Decay 3 from Undead Labs
• An unannounced Double Fine production

Activision Blizzard will showcase upcoming Call of Duty and other franchise updates, while Bethesda may finally reveal new details about Starfield updates or The Elder Scrolls VI.

Hardware Possibilities

While next-gen Xbox consoles and a Microsoft handheld device aren't expected until 2027, the company might preview third-party Xbox-branded portable gaming devices.

Outer Worlds 2 Direct

Following the main showcase, Obsidian Entertainment will present an in-depth look at The Outer Worlds 2, featuring exclusive gameplay footage, development insights, and likely a final release date for this anticipated RPG sequel.

Viewing Information

Both presentations will stream digitally with these global times:

• PDT: 10am June 8
• EDT: 1pm June 8
• BST: 6pm June 8
• CET: 7pm June 8
• JST: 2am June 9
• AEST: 3am June 9