Xbox fans worldwide should mark their calendars for Sunday, June 8, as Microsoft is set to host its annual Xbox Games Showcase, immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This double-feature livestream event promises an in-depth look at upcoming titles and developer insights, kicking off at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern / 6 PM UK time.
The Annual Xbox Games Showcase
The event will commence with the highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase. This year, the showcase will be a digital-only affair, designed to bring all the latest announcements directly to viewers no matter their location. Attendees can expect to see a diverse range of upcoming cloud titles. Including new reveals from Xbox’s acclaimed first-party studios, alongside exciting new games from third-party partners across the globe. Following the successful dedicated showcases for Starfield in 2023 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in 2024, this year’s format continues the tradition of focused presentations.
Deep Dive into The Outer Worlds 2 Direct
Immediately following the main showcase, the spotlight will shift to Obsidian Entertainment for The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. This dedicated segment will offer an exclusive look inside the development of the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG. Viewers can anticipate new gameplay reveals, detailed information about the game, and direct insights from the developers themselves, providing a comprehensive understanding of what’s next for the beloved franchise.
How to Watch
The June 8 double feature will be accessible through a variety of platforms and will cater to a global audience with support for over 40 languages. Additionally, American Sign Language, British Sign Language, and English Audio Descriptions will be available. Fans can tune in via the following channels:
Global Broadcast Times
To ensure fans worldwide can easily find their local start time, the broadcast schedule for the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct is as follows:
- 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
This exciting double-feature broadcast also marks the beginning of a week-long celebration of Xbox content. Xbox Wire, The Official Xbox Podcast, and the Xbox YouTube channel will all feature ongoing coverage, including updates, exclusive additional details, and deep-dive analyses of many of the games presented during the show.
We will be following the showcase eagerly, so stay tuned for all the cloud gaming goodness.
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