Summary
Xboxannounced the date of its upcoming June showcase and teased a special deep-dive to reveal a new installment of a “beloved franchise.” This announcement has led to a whirlwind of speculation among players, who are waiting for more information about which gameXboxwill unveil during its next showcase.
In the past few years,Microsoft has been acquiring a large variety of studios. FromSea of Thievesdeveloper Rare toMinecraft’s Mojang and Bethesda, Xbox now owns some of the most prominent game studios. Microsoft purchased Activision-Blizzard-King for a staggering $68.7 billion in January 2022, adding various titles such asCall of Duty,Candy Crush Saga,World of Warcraft, andOverwatchto its portfolio.
Xbox confirmed that its next Games Showcasewill air on June 9 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. On top of unveiling the upcoming games coming out on Xbox, this Xbox Games Showcase will be immediately followed by another livestream focusing on the new installment of a popular gaming franchise. This showcase will be the first one to feature games from Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios, on top of the games from Xbox’s third-party partners.
When is the Xbox June Showcase?
While Xbox hasn’t officially stated which popular game franchise will get a new installment, rumors are growing about thepotential games featured in this Xbox Games Showcase. Fans are expecting the reveal ofGears of War 6. Others expect a closer look atCall of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War, as well as the confirmation of whenCall of Dutygames will join Xbox Game Pass. Another game that could get its own showcase isState of Decay 3, the zombie game whose release date remains a mystery.
Thelatest ID@Xbox Digital Showcase, which aired on April 29, put the spotlight on indie games heading to Xbox and PC. This showcase gave updates on popular titles likePalworldandVampire Survivors, which will both get massive updates that will bring new content for players to discover. During the livestream, players had the opportunity to see more of various upcoming indie games, such asDungeons of Hinterberg,Promise Mascot Agency,Hangry, andTails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, among others. Microsoft also confirmed over 20 games coming soon to Xbox Game Pass, includingPalworld Arena,Cat Quest 3,Volcano Princess, andThe Rewinder.
Microsoft Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X boasts the fastest CPU and GPU configuration currently available for a current-generation console while offering 1TB of fast SSD storage for users out of the box.It comes with an Xbox Series S|X controller, a power cord, and documentation along with a trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the box.
