Xbox Confirms Summer Showcase Led By The Outer Worlds 2, Replacing Starfield

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Summary

  • Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will focus on The Outer Worlds 2, not Call of Duty or Starfield.
  • Obsidian’s RPG now in the spotlight signals a strategic shift for both Xbox and the studio.
  • The Outer Worlds 2 will redefine itself with brand-new gameplay and a chance to distance from Bethesda.

2025 sees Microsoft formally announcing the next Xbox Games Showcase. Unlike previous years, neither Call of Duty nor Starfield will be the centerpiece of this event. Instead, a separate Direct broadcast is planned for Obsidian’s eagerly anticipated sci-fi sequel, The Outer Worlds 2, following the main presentation.

As excitedly shared through Xbox Wire’s official update, I eagerly await the global premiere of the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, set to stream live on Sunday, June 8th, starting at 10 AM Pacific Time (PT) or 1 PM Eastern Time (ET). Can’t wait to see what gaming marvels they have in store for us!

This year’s focus on The Outer Worlds 2 signifies a significant change in strategy for both Xbox and Obsidian Entertainment, positioning role-playing games as their main focus, effectively taking over the role previously held by Bethesda Softworks in this genre.

For the very first time, an Obsidian Role-Playing Game (RPG) took center stage at Xbox’s largest summer showcase, indicating a possible direction for Microsoft’s dominance in the RPG genre.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Gameplay Reveal

In The Outer Worlds 2 Developer’s Briefing, you can expect entirely fresh gameplay, behind-the-scenes commentary from Obsidian themselves, and exclusive insights into the team’s creative process. Regarding the game release date, the developers are keeping secret details, however, it aligns with recent conjecture pointing towards a potential debut in late 2025 or early 2026.

As a passionate gamer, I’m eagerly anticipating the upcoming showcase as it presents an exceptional opportunity for The Outer Worlds 2 to carve out its unique identity. While the original game was a good start, it didn’t quite reach genre-defining heights. However, with a larger budget, advanced technology, and a chance to break free from Bethesda’s influence, I’m hopeful that the sequel will deliver the refined experience that gamers like me have been yearning for.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Headlines Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds 2

After being showcased in the last two summer highlights for games releasing in 2023 (Starfield) and 2024 (Call of Duty: Black Ops 6), the studio’s focus and success with recent releases such as Pentiment, Grounded, and Avowed have now placed Obisidian firmly under the limelight.

Although Starfield has been grabbing the spotlight, The Outer Worlds 2 is now stealing the show. Fans are interpreting this as strong evidence that Obsidian isn’t just a dependable RPG developer, but also Xbox’s top consistent RPG creator.

2019-2025 Obsidian Entertainment Lineup: The Outer Worlds, Grounded, Pentiment, Avowed, and The Outer Worlds 2 – quite a remarkable collection if I may say so myself.

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2025-04-09 18:39