Microsoft has officially announced the return of the highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase 2025, set to take place on June 8 (or June 9, depending on your time zone). This year’s event will feature a double-header digital presentation, spotlighting a range of upcoming titles from Xbox’s first-party studios—headlined by a focused The Outer Worlds 2 Direct.

Following the successful format of past showcases like Starfield Direct and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, this year’s event will dive deep into The Outer Worlds 2, offering an in-depth gameplay reveal and a behind-the-scenes look at Obsidian Entertainment’s development process.

While details on other game announcements remain under wraps, speculation is swirling. Fans are hopeful for updates on Playground Games’ Fable reboot, rumored for a 2026 release, as well as sneak peeks at upcoming titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Xbox has hinted that more surprises are in store, reinforcing the event’s reputation as one of the premier stages for major game reveals.

How to Watch the Xbox Games Showcase 2025

The event will stream globally across Xbox's YouTube and Twitch channels, along with other media platforms. Here's when to tune in:

• United States – June 8, 10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT

• United Kingdom – June 8, 6:00 PM BST / 7:00 PM CEST

• Australia – June 9, 3:00 AM AEST / 2:30 AM ACST / 1:00 AM AWST

• New Zealand – June 9, 5:00 AM NZST

Whether you're in it for the world premieres, gameplay reveals, or franchise updates, Xbox Games Showcase 2025 promises to deliver a lineup worth watching. Just don’t forget to set those reminders—and keep expectations in check for maximum enjoyment.