Microsoft announced the date for the comapny’s 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, along with a special presentation on The Outer Worlds 2, the sequel to the 2019 game. The Showcase will be streamed on June 8, 2025. This will fall during Summer Game Fest 2025. It is also about when the company used to share its E3 presentations, back when the event existed.
It’s unknown what Microsoft has planned for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Like previous years, it will show off what’s in development across the various Xbox studios, including those at Bethesda and Activision. Microsoft have also confirmed that third-party games will have a presence in the line-up. The focus will likely be on Xbox Series X titles, though we have seen Xbox One games appear in the past during these types of presentations too.
The only game confirmed is The Outer Worlds 2, which will be the focus of an additional second presentation after the main showcase. This is nothing new for Xbox, as the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase featured a dedicated showcase for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and 2023 featured a special Starfield presentation going over the Bethesda game. With this presentation, it’s clear that Microsoft expects The Outer Worlds 2 to be the company’s big holiday release for this year. If this is the case, it will be the second Obsidian project to release in 2025, alongside Avowed.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be streamed through the official Xbox channels on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook. It will start at 10am PDT/1pm EDT/6pm BST/7pm CEST on June 8, 2025. EDT/6pm BST/7pm CEST. The Outer Worlds 2 Direct showcase will follow immediately afterwards. The presentation will be available in 40 languages, along with British and American Sign Language and English audio descriptions. The Outer Worlds 2 Direct showcase will follow immediately afterwards.
Published: Apr 9, 2025 11:30 am