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Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Slated for June 8
Microsoft has announced its annual Xbox Games Showcase, scheduled for June 8, promising a double feature for gaming enthusiasts. This year’s presentation will once again be paired with a dedicated deep-dive into The Outer Worlds 2, airing immediately following the main showcase. Gamers can anticipate new announcements and updates on upcoming Xbox titles.
Xbox Showcase Timing and Format
The Xbox Games Showcase will take place during the week of Summer Game Fest, commencing at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. Continuing the format from previous years, this event will be a digital-only presentation. This means the showcase is pre-recorded content, offering a polished viewing experience for online audiences worldwide.
The Outer Worlds 2 Direct: Gameplay and Developer Insights
Following the pattern established with previous dedicated showcases like the Starfield and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Directs, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct is expected to unveil fresh gameplay footage and provide further details about the highly anticipated RPG. Viewers can look forward to an inside perspective from Obsidian Games, gaining insights directly from the developers crafting this new installment in The Outer Worlds universe. Initially announced in 2021, the game offered its first glimpse of gameplay during The Game Awards in December of last year.
The Outer Worlds 2
Recap of the 2024 Xbox Showcase and Potential Game Lineup
The previous Xbox Games Showcase in 2024 was a significant event, revealing new titles such as Gears of War: E-Day and Mixtape. It also delivered development updates and gameplay demonstrations for eagerly awaited titles that have been in development, including Perfect Dark, State of Decay 3, and Fable, which recently faced a delay to 2026. Furthermore, the showcase highlighted third-party games like Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.
There is a strong possibility that some, or even most, of these titles will make a return appearance at this year’s showcase, offering further progress updates or potentially new trailers. Additional games that could be featured include Ninja Gaiden 4, being published by Xbox Game Studios, the noir action stealth deck-builder Sleight of Hand, an Xbox console exclusive, and the cozy survival adventure Winter Burrow. Gaming fans are encouraged to tune in on June 8 to discover the full lineup of announcements and reveals.
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