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The Xbox brand is navigating an intriguing year. With the explosive launch of Doom: The Dark Ages and several Microsoft-published titles making waves on PlayStation, the future of It feels more open-ended than ever. But one thing’s for sure: all eyes are on the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase, set for Sunday, June 8, as it promises fresh updates from Microsoft’s first-party studios and key development partners.
Adding to the hype, the main presentation will be followed by a dedicated Direct focused on The Outer Worlds 2—Obsidian Entertainment’s highly anticipated RPG sequel.
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🎥 How to Watch the Xbox Games Showcase + The Outer Worlds 2 Direct
You’ve got plenty of options for tuning in. The showcase and Outer Worlds 2 Direct will stream live on:
- GameSpot YouTube
- Xbox’s YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook
- Bethesda’s YouTube and Twitch
- Obsidian Entertainment’s YouTube
For the best experience, YouTube streams will support 4K at 60fps.
And in a first for It events, the showcase will also air live on TikTok, with real-time commentary by It host Ethan Rothamel and TikTok creator Senpapi Gabe.
🕙 Start Time – Xbox Games Showcase & The Outer Worlds 2 Direct
Here’s when the action starts, depending on your region:
- 10 AM PT
- 1 PM ET
- 6 PM BST
- 3 AM AET (June 9)
The showcase kicks off first, and once it wraps up (usually around 60 minutes), the Outer Worlds 2 Direct will begin—expected to run 30–45 minutes.
🔮 What to Expect
So far, The Outer Worlds 2 is the only confirmed spotlight, but that doesn’t mean we won’t get some surprise reveals.
Here’s what might show up:
- Gears of War: E-Day – Previously teased, this could be the big return to Xbox’s flagship franchise, possibly with a confirmed release window.
- Perfect Dark Reboot – The long-awaited return of Joanna Dark may finally get a gameplay trailer or more development insights.
- Fable (Playground Games) – While the reboot was recently delayed to 2026, we could still get a fresh look or short teaser to hold us over.
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 – A summer update is coming, so this might be the spot where Ninja Theory outlines what’s included and when it drops.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – With DLC titled The Order of Giants on the way, this could be the perfect time for a trailer and release date.
- Call of Duty (Activision) – No official word yet on this year’s CoD, but rumors suggest a futuristic Black Ops entry. A reveal here wouldn’t be surprising.
🎮 Why It Matters
Xbox’s recent strategy—branching out to other platforms while beefing up Game Pass and studio output—has left fans curious and cautious. This showcase could mark a turning point, setting the tone for what’s next in the Xbox ecosystem.
Whether you’re an Xbox loyalist, a PC gamer, or just watching from the sidelines, this event could have major implications for the future of Microsoft’s gaming division.
