Microsoft has exciting plans lined up for June, with the announcement of the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. As is tradition, Microsoft will host its June showcase to unveil the latest in Xbox gaming, and 2025 is no exception. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK time.

The showcase promises to give fans a glimpse into the future of Xbox gaming, featuring upcoming titles from Microsoft's first-party studios as well as exciting new games from third-party partners worldwide. Microsoft stated, "in addition to incredible new titles from our third-party partners across the globe."

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What might Microsoft reveal at the showcase? The company has a robust lineup of games in development, including the highly anticipated new Fable, now delayed to 2026, the Perfect Dark reboot, inXile's Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Contraband from the Just Cause series developer, Rare's Everwild, which Phil Spencer recently visited, 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 title.

On the Activision Blizzard front, a new Call of Duty game is expected later this year, alongside various releases from Blizzard. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July, potentially making an appearance at the showcase.

As for Bethesda, fans are eager to learn more about the future of Starfield, especially with the awaited PlayStation 5 release date confirmation. There's also anticipation for news on The Elder Scrolls 6.

There's always the possibility of Microsoft unveiling new Xbox hardware. While a next-gen Xbox console and an Xbox handheld are rumored for 2027, the showcase might be too early for such announcements. However, Microsoft could discuss Xbox-branded handhelds from third-party companies.

Following the success of the 2023 Starfield Direct and 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, Microsoft will follow the Xbox Games Showcase with The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Developed by Obsidian, fresh off the release of Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will offer an in-depth look at the game, including new gameplay, details, and developer insights. The sequel to the award-winning, first-person sci-fi RPG is slated for release later in 2025, and fans can expect a release date announcement during the showcase.

Here are the local time zones for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct:

• 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 the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be digital-only events, meaning no in-theater experience for fans and media this year. However, Microsoft assures that the livestream will provide "everything you’ll need to know about what’s next for Xbox, no matter where in the world you’re watching."