The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 delivered a packed lineup of world premieres and first-party exclusives on Sunday, June, starting at a.m. Pacific / p.m. Eastern. The two-hour event, streamed live on Xbox’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, was immediately followed by an in-depth presentation of The Outer Worlds, which is set for release on October 29, 2025.
Fans were treated to new trailers and gameplay for highly anticipated titles, including The Outer Worlds and several surprise announcements from both Xbox studios and third-party partners. However, some expected games such as Gears of War: E-Day and Hollow Knight Silksong were notably absent from the show, sparking speculation about future reveals.
Rumors ahead of the event suggested possible appearances from Ubisoft with projects like Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake and Splinter Cell Remake, as well as updates from ATLUS on Persona titles, but not all rumored games made the final lineup.
Xbox also confirmed the existence of a new Xbox Portable device, developed in partnership with Asus, set to launch later this year With a strong focus on Game Pass, the showcase highlighted that many newly announced titles will be available on the subscription service at launch.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 reinforced Microsoft’s commitment to delivering a diverse portfolio of games, keeping fans eager for more—especially those still waiting for updates on missing favorites.
