Xbox Games Showcase Set for June 7, 2025; No Project Helix Reveal Planned
The Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT (6:00 PM BST, 7:00 PM CEST, 10:00 AM PDT). The event will be followed by a dedicated presentation for Gears of War: E-Day.
Microsoft has confirmed that its next-generation console, Project Helix, will not be featured in the showcase.
Event Format and Schedule
- Pre-Show: Live coverage and commentary will begin at approximately 12:30 PM EDT (5:30 PM BST).
- Main Showcase: The primary event will feature announcements and updates on various game titles.
- Post-Show: Following the main event, a separate, in-depth segment will focus specifically on Gears of War: E-Day.
Platform and Leadership Context
The showcase will be broadcast on YouTube and Twitch. The event takes place following a change in Xbox leadership in April 2025, with Asha Sharma assuming the role of head of the division.
Confirmed and Expected Content
Confirmed Absences
"There won't be Helix news. Helix will not be in this showcase. We want to get everything about that right." — Matt Booty, Microsoft Studios head, confirming Project Helix will not be discussed.
Project Helix: Microsoft Studios head Matt Booty confirmed the next-generation Xbox console will not be discussed.
Expected Titles (Based on Multiple Reports)
Multiple sources have reported the following games are likely to appear, though Microsoft has not officially confirmed all of them:
- Gears of War: E-Day (deep-dive post-show)
- inXile Entertainment's Clockwork Revolution
- State of Decay 3
- A Halo remake
- The delayed Fable
- A rumored Spyro reboot by Toys for Bob
Speculated Potential Reveals
Reports also indicate that unannounced games, such as The Elder Scrolls VI and a Blade game by Arkane Studios, may be shown.