From exciting new games to groundbreaking hardware, the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 emphasized a player-centric vision. This year’s presentation was a celebration of creativity, innovation, and accessibility—culminating in the reveal of a new handheld Xbox device and a broad lineup of titles for console, PC, and the new Xbox Ally.

Seamless Play Across Platforms

Every title featured in the showcase is part of the Xbox Play Anywhere program, allowing a single purchase to unlock gameplay—along with progress and achievements—across Xbox consoles, PC, and the Xbox Ally devices at no extra cost.

The showcase also introduced the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds, set to release later this year. These devices enable players to access their entire game libraries from Xbox, Battle.net, and third-party storefronts—extending gaming freedom beyond traditional platforms. Notably, Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch on both Xbox Ally and Game Pass, and all games featured in the showcase will be fully supported on Xbox Ally.

Major Game Reveals from First-Party Studios

The event featured a powerful slate of first-party titles, including:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 

Set in 2035, this installment dives deep into psychological warfare, introducing a co-op campaign, enhanced multiplayer, and a chilling new chapter in Round-Based Zombies.

The Outer Worlds 2 

A deeper dive into Arcadia’s collapse revealed expanded RPG systems, new companions, and enhanced combat, arriving October 29.

Grounded 2 

Launching into Game Preview and Steam Early Access on July 29, this sequel brings players out of the backyard and into suburban chaos, introducing rideable bugs and refined tools.

Ninja Gaiden 4 

Releasing October 21, this high-octane ninja saga fuses Team Ninja and PlatinumGames' strengths, featuring Yakumo and a brutal new combat system.

Gears of War: Reloaded 

A remastered definitive edition lands August 26, offering cross-play, cross-progression, and a multiplayer beta beginning June 13.

Clockwork Revolution 

A new trailer showcased the gritty steampunk world of Avalon, where players time-travel to challenge a twisted future.

Keeper 

Arriving October 17, this surreal third-person adventure from Double Fine stars a sentient lighthouse in a mystical island journey.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 

Order of the Giants DLC – Expands the story with a mysterious Roman underworld launching September 4.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 

A remake launches July 11 with the Foundry Demo available now via pre-order or Game Pass.

Highlights from Development Partners

Global partners also brought major reveals:

Final Fantasy XVI 

Available on Xbox today.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade – Coming this winter.

Persona 4 Revival 

A remake of the classic JRPG was officially announced.

High On Life 2 

Coming to Game Pass this winter.

Super Meat Boy 3D 

Returns in early 2026 with expanded 3D gameplay.

Planet of Lana II 

Launching in 2026, it doubles the size of the original with enhanced creature interaction.

At Fate’s End 

A story-driven action-adventure from the Spiritfarer team focused on familial conflict and mythic combat.

Invincible VS 

A 3v3 tag fighting game from Skybound’s Quarter Up, launching in 2026.

Aniimo 

An open-world ARPG featuring magical creatures, with a PC beta coming this year.

Beast of Reincarnation 

Game Freak’s action-RPG set in a post-apocalyptic Japan.

Aphelion 

A cinematic sci-fi narrative grounded in real-world space science from Don’t Nod.

The Blood of Dawnwalker 

A dark fantasy RPG starring a half-vampire antihero.

Cronos: The New Dawn 

A new survival horror experience from Bloober Team, arriving this fall.

Mudang: Two Hearts 

A tactical action-adventure set in post-reunification Korea, releasing in 2026.

There Are No Ghosts at The Grand 

A cozy musical mystery set in a haunted English hotel.

Expansions & Live Game Updates

Age of Mythology: Retold 

Heavenly Spear – Adds the Japanese pantheon and a new 12-mission campaign this fall.

The Elder Scrolls Online 

Seasons of the Worm Cult – Adds new story and gameplay systems on June 18 for consoles.

Fallout 76 – Gone Fission 

Introduces fishing to the Wasteland with monthly fish species and seasonal content.

Sea of Thieves – Season 17: Smugglers’ Tide 

Launching in August, this season focuses on dangerous contraband voyages.

Looking Ahead

Phil Spencer concluded the show with a major announcement: Xbox's 25th anniversary celebration in 2026 will bring several anticipated titles, including a new Fable, the next Forza, Gears of War: E-Day, and "the return of a classic that’s been with Xbox since the beginning."

The showcase was followed by the Outer Worlds 2 & Grounded 2 Direct, providing an in-depth look at the new systems, storylines, and gameplay mechanics shaping both games.

Mark the calendar for Sunday, June 8, 2025, as the Xbox Games Showcase returns with a major livestream event, starting at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern / 6 PM UK time. Following the format of previous double-feature events—such as Starfield Direct in 2023 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct in 2024—this year’s presentation will include back-to-back programming, beginning with the Xbox Games Showcase and followed immediately by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct.

The Showcase promises a broad look at upcoming titles from Xbox’s first-party studios, along with exciting new projects from third-party developers around the world. This year’s event will be entirely digital, accessible via livestream for audiences across all regions.

Immediately after the main showcase, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Obsidian Entertainment’s highly anticipated sci-fi RPG sequel. Expect fresh gameplay reveals, narrative insights, and commentary from the development team bringing the universe of The Outer Worlds to life once again.