Microsoft has officially announced its summer gaming showcase plans, confirming both the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct presentation.
Xbox Summer Showcase Returns
Continuing its annual tradition, Microsoft will host the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 on Sunday, June 8 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST. The event promises reveals from Microsoft's first-party studios alongside major third-party announcements.
Potential Highlights
Speculation surrounds several anticipated titles that may appear:
- The rebooted Perfect Dark from The Initiative
- Clockwork Revolution from inXile Entertainment
- The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day
- Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed follow-up
- State of Decay 3 from Undead Labs
- Possible updates on Starfield's future content
Special Focus: Outer Worlds 2 Direct
Following the main showcase, Obsidian Entertainment will present a deep dive into The Outer Worlds 2 through a dedicated Direct presentation. The studio recently launched Avowed and is poised to reveal new gameplay details and developer insights about this sequel to its acclaimed sci-fi RPG.
Worldwide Broadcast Times
| Region | Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PDT) | June 8, 10am |
| Eastern (EDT) | June 8, 1pm |
| UK (BST) | June 8, 6pm |
| CET | June 8, 7pm |
| Japan (JST) | June 9, 2am |
| Australia (AEST) | June 9, 3am |
Microsoft confirms this will be a digital-only event without live theater screenings, promising fans worldwide equal access to all announcements through the official livestream.
