Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase 2025 delivered a packed lineup of reveals, hardware announcements, and long-awaited updates—but also left fans buzzing about what didn’t appear. The event opened with a first look at The Outer Worlds , set for release on October 29, 2025, and followed up with a rapid-fire series of trailers for both new and returning franchises.
Among the headline announcements was Call of Duty: Black Ops , officially coming to Xbox, PC, and PlayStation later this year, with a cinematic trailer teasing a return to the franchise’s alternate history roots. Atlus confirmed the much-rumored Persona Remake, and Team Cherry finally showed a new trailer for Hollow Knight: Silksong, though a release date is still pending Game Freak, known for Pokémon, introduced Beast of Reincarnation, a post-apocalyptic action RPG slated for 2026..
In hardware news, Microsoft revealed two new handheld consoles: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, launching holiday 2025 and promising seamless access to Xbox and PC libraries on the go.
Other highlights included a detailed look at the steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution, the announcement of Grounded (July 29, 2025), and glimpses of indie favorites like Super Meat Boy 3D and Planet of Lana II. Yet, notable absences—such as Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and Elder Scrolls VI—sparked speculation about future showcases.
The showcase wrapped with a tease for Xbox’s 25th anniversary in 2026, hinting at even bigger reveals to come.
