Everything We Know About the Xbox Games Showcase 2025

As Summer Game Fest 2025 hits full throttle, all eyes are now on Microsoft’s flagship event. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is set to deliver big reveals, major updates, and a dedicated The Outer Worlds 2 Direct segment. With just hours to go, here’s everything you need to know about the show — from timings to rumors to what might be next for Game Pass.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Date and Time

The event kicks off on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Here’s when you can tune in:

Where to Watch the Xbox Showcase

You can watch the event live on Xbox’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.

Showcase Duration and Format

• Main Showcase: ~60 minutes
• Outer Worlds 2 Direct: ~30–45 minutes
• Total runtime: ~90 minutes

Expect cinematic trailers, first-party exclusives, and in-depth developer commentary.

Confirmed: Outer Worlds 2 Direct

Immediately after the main showcase, a dedicated presentation for The Outer Worlds 2 will go live. It will include:

• Gameplay walkthrough
• Narrative details
• Developer insights from Obsidian

Rumored and Expected Announcements

Here’s what’s heavily rumored to appear or receive updates:

• Gears of War: E-Day – Possibly alongside a remastered Gears collection
• Gears of War: Reloaded – Microsoft is finally going to show us this multiplatform version of the first Gears of War title during this stream.
• Fable Reboot – New trailer likely, though full release expected in 2026
• State of Decay 3 – First proper gameplay footage
• Clockwork Revolution – inXile’s steampunk RPG might make its first big splash
• Perfect Dark – Update or teaser from The Initiative expected
• Hollow Knight: Silksong – Wildcard entry; potential reappearance
• Ninja Gaiden 4 – PlatinumGames’ next entry reportedly in development
• Marvel’s Blade and Everwild – Possibilities remain, though less confirmed
• Persona 4 Remake – We may see the rumored Persona 4 Remake during the showcase.

What the Xbox Game Showcase Might Focus On

Microsoft is likely to double down on:

• Game Pass expansions
• Cross-platform releases
• Cloud streaming and unified library features
• Support for Xbox handheld devices

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