The Xbox Games Showcase returns on June 7th at 10 AM PST with yet another line-up of “gameplay looks and huge news on upcoming titles” from first-party developers. Of course, it will feature announcements from “third-party partners around the globe,” whether it’s the “biggest franchises” or “soon-to-be indie darlings.”
But the biggest attraction is probably what follows immediately after – the Gears of War: E-Day Direct, which promises new gameplay and “insights” into the prequel. Hopefully, this is closer to the deep dives for The Outer Worlds 2 and Starfield rather than, say, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
It could also mean a release date for E-Day, which is confirmed for 2026. While Microsoft has yet to announce a launch window, it’s allegedly arriving in the second half of the year. The goal is reportedly to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6, but with Halo: Campaign Evolved seemingly launching before September, and Fable confirmed for this Fall, it’s becoming pretty crowded for Xbox fans.
Of course, this year’s Showcase will also see the return of the Xbox FanFest. Since it’s taking place on Xbox’s 25th anniversary, you can expect a look back at the brand’s history and a “forward view of what’s next.”
In the meantime, Xbox Game Studios has two releases in the coming months: Double Fine’s Kiln on April 23rd and Playground Games’ Forza Horizon 6 on May 19th. Check out three cars confirmed for the latter, including the 2022 Honda e, here.
