Microsoft has set the stage for an exciting June, with the confirmation of the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Staying true to tradition, Microsoft will host its June showcase to unveil the latest in Xbox gaming, and this year is no exception. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is scheduled for a livestream on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific Time, 1pm Eastern Time, and 6pm UK Time.

The showcase promises an in-depth look at upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios, alongside a selection of exciting new games from third-party partners worldwide. With a rich lineup of games in development, anticipation is high for what Microsoft might reveal. Notable projects include the eagerly awaited new Fable (now 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, known for Psychonauts, is working on a new title.

On the Activision Blizzard front, fans can look forward to a new Call of Duty release later this year, alongside various titles from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, set to launch in July, might also feature prominently. As for Bethesda, there’s speculation about updates on Starfield, particularly regarding its anticipated PlayStation 5 release date. Could we also get a glimpse of The Elder Scrolls 6?

Hardware enthusiasts might be hoping for news on new Xbox hardware. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, Microsoft might tease Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies during the showcase.

Following the success of previous focused events like the 2023 Starfield Direct and the 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, Microsoft will host The Outer Worlds 2 Direct immediately after the Xbox Games Showcase. This event will dive deep into Obsidian Entertainment's latest project, offering new gameplay, details, and insights from the developers behind the sequel to the acclaimed first-person sci-fi RPG. With The Outer Worlds 2 slated for a 2025 release, fans can expect a potential release date announcement during the showcase.

The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, ensuring that fans and media worldwide can tune in without the need for a physical theater experience. Microsoft assures that the livestream will provide all the essential updates on what's next for Xbox, no matter where you are watching from.

Airtime for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct in local 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