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Xbox Games Showcase is an event that Microsoft holds to show off upcoming games and trailers that will be available on Xbox consoles. Similar to Nintendo Direct or PlayStation State of Play, the games showcase will highlight both first-party developed games and third-party partners. The company also plans to give an extended preview of Outer Worlds 2, returning to the dual-feature format of the past. The last Xbox showcase took place in June of 2024, so it will have been nearly a year between presentations.
Xbox Games Showcase Backed By Hype
Given the normal layoff between presentations, the announcement of the upcoming Xbox games showcase predictably has fans excited. As is typical, Microsoft holds a once-a-year showcase each June, and it is set this year to be live-streamed on Sunday, June 8, starting at 10 am PST, 1 pm EST, in the same week as the Summer Games Fest. The showcase will feature upcoming games as well as a longer look at The Outer Worlds 2. The second part of the presentation will air immediately following the first.
In the The Outer Worlds 2 portion of the presentation, Xbox says to expect, “The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will bring you inside the walls of Obsidian Entertainment, revealing new gameplay, details, and developer insights, straight from the people making the sequel to the award-winning, first-person sci-fi RPG.” This is similar to the last two years, when Starfield and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 got a feature, respectively.
Beyond that, there is no clear expectation for what other games may be given trailers or deeper looks. Fans have begun speculating, though. Among the most rumored or hoped-for titles include Fable, Clockwork Revolution, Ninja Gaiden 4, Gears of War E-Day, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Elder Scrolls 6, State of Decay 3, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. They could even reveal a next-generation console or handheld. Unfortunately, without any more information, it is simply a guessing game, but that guesswork is enough to keep fans engaged and wishful.
Final Thoughts
As with every year, the Xbox Games Showcase should deliver excitement and anticipation for some upcoming titles across any genre. Each fan will have something to be drawn to. With the console wars dying down a bit, most games will not be exclusive to Xbox. Rather, the presentation will showcase the best that gaming has to offer, and the experience should get gamers hyped for what is to come in the industry. Timing it with the Summer Games Fest again will give fans something to talk about for weeks to come.
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