Microsoft has announced its June lineup, confirming both the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct event.
Continuing its annual tradition, Microsoft will host its June showcase to unveil upcoming Xbox titles, with Xbox Games Showcase 2025 scheduled for Sunday, June 8 at 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT / 6 PM BST.
The event will highlight upcoming releases from Microsoft's first-party studios alongside exciting reveals from global third-party partners.
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What surprises might Microsoft have in store? The company has numerous projects underway, including the delayed Fable reboot (now targeting 2026), Perfect Dark's revival, Clockwork Revolution from inXile, Ninja Gaiden 4, Just Cause developers' Contraband, Rare's Everwild (recently visited by Phil Spencer), Gears of War: E-Day from The Coalition, Hideo Kojima's OD, State of Decay 3 from Undead Labs, plus new titles in development at Psychonauts creator Double Fine.
From Activision Blizzard, expect a new Call of Duty this year alongside Blizzard releases. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4's July launch could also feature.
Bethesda might finally reveal Starfield's future plans, possibly including PlayStation 5 details or updates on The Elder Scrolls 6.
While next-gen Xbox hardware announcements may be premature (with rumored 2027 releases), Microsoft could discuss third-party Xbox-branded handheld devices.
Following previous Direct formats like Starfield (2023) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (2024), Microsoft will present The Outer Worlds 2 Direct after its main showcase. Obsidian Entertainment, fresh from Avowed's release, will showcase new gameplay, developer insights, and likely confirm a 2025 launch date for this sequel to their award-winning sci-fi RPG.
Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct schedule 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
Microsoft confirms both events will be digital-only streams this year, promising comprehensive coverage of Xbox's future plans accessible worldwide.
