Microsoft Announces Xbox Games Showcase 2025 in 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. This annual event, traditionally used to unveil upcoming Xbox titles, will take place on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time. The showcase will be livestreamed, offering a digital-only experience packed with insights into what's next for Xbox.

The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 promises to showcase a diverse array of upcoming games from Microsoft's first-party studios as well as exciting new titles from third-party partners worldwide. Fans can look forward to updates on highly anticipated games currently in development, including the new Fable (delayed to 2026), the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile's Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband by 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 that might be highlighted.

On the Activision Blizzard front, expect news on the next Call of Duty installment and other releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July and could be featured as well. From Bethesda, there might be updates on Starfield, including its long-awaited PlayStation 5 release date, and perhaps a glimpse at The Elder Scrolls 6.

While new Xbox hardware announcements might be premature, given the planned release of a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld 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, spotlighting the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. Fresh off the release of Avowed, the direct will offer new gameplay, details, and developer insights. Given that The Outer Worlds 2 is slated for release later in 2025, a release date announcement seems highly probable.

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 has confirmed that both events will be digital-only, ensuring fans worldwide can access all the latest updates and announcements from the comfort of their homes.