Xbox plans to showcase The Outer Worlds 2 in a manner similar to Starfield at the Games Showcase 2025.
Obsidian Entertainment
This year’s Xbox Games Showcase is set to be streamed on Sunday, June 8 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET, immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. If you have been eager for more details about the sequel to Obsidian’s 2019 quirky space RPG, this is your opportunity.
According to Xbox, this showcase will follow the trends of its 2023 and 2024 events, providing an in-depth look at the most significant game of the showcase — in this instance, Outer Worlds 2 — and will “take you inside Obsidian Entertainment, unveiling new gameplay, information, and insights from the developers.”
In addition to a more detailed look at Outer Worlds 2, the showcase will offer viewers “a glimpse at upcoming titles from various first-party studios, along with exciting new titles from our third-party partners worldwide.”
Outer Worlds
Unsure of when the show will broadcast in your timezone? Xbox has provided the following schedule:
PDT: June 8, 10 AM
EDT: June 8, 1 PM
BST: June 8, 6 PM
CEST: June 8, 7 PM
JST: June 9, 2 AM
AEST: June 9, 3 AM
As the event is digital-only, the only official places to watch are Xbox-approved channels. You can catch it on YouTube, Twitch, or Facebook, with livestreams available in both American and British Sign Language for those with hearing impairments.
As anticipated, Xbox remains vague about the exact games that will be featured in this showcase. Don’t expect much in terms of hardware updates, so temper your expectations for the rumored Xbox handheld. However, we can hope to see more information on anticipated titles like Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4, Shadow Labyrinth, Marathon, among others.
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