After Sony presented the State of Play, Microsoft followed suit on Sunday. And according to a well-known insider, Microsoft is launching a major counterattack with the Xbox Games Showcase: Fans can look forward to nothing less than one of the best events in recent years.
On Tuesday evening Sony invited to a new edition of State of Play and delivered a convincing program: In addition to plenty of gameplay „Marvel’s Wolverine“ or the world premiere of „Until Dawn 2“ cared above all „God of War Laufey“ for a successful surprise at the end of the show.
Accordingly, Microsoft is now under pressure to act, as it will be launching the big one next Sunday Xbox Games Showcase will refill. But if you believe a well-known insider, you can be happy. On June 7th at 7 p.m. our time, the presentation should deliver exactly what the fans want: a fireworks display of games.
“One of the best shows in years”: The forecast for the Xbox Games Showcase
So it was Windows Central journalist and industry expert Jez Corden who set the bar for Sunday’s Xbox Showcase in his latest Article now particularly high. Accordingly, viewers can look forward to “an absolute mountain of content” that will be shown for the first time.
He then added euphorically that it would be a show “that, in my opinion, could be remembered as one of the best Xbox showcase events in years.”
But what will be shown on Sunday evening? With CCO Matt Booty already confirming that the focus is on games that will be released within the next twelve months, Corden already has a few guesses.
“Long-term projects” like „The Elder Scrolls 6“ or „Fallout 5“ are therefore left out. However, an appearance by is considered certain „Fable“after the release date was most recently pushed back to February 2027. And also „Clockwork Revolution“the steampunk shooter from inXile is considered set after it was recently briefly listed on Game Pass.
Also seems like a safe candidate „Halo: Campaign Evolved“ to be. However, Corden isn’t sure whether Master Chief won’t be there on Friday Summer Game Fest as Microsoft may want to position the shooter more as a multiplatform title.
State of Decay 3 is said to have made the “AAA jump”.
In addition, after a long period of radio silence, something new is finally coming „State of Decay 3“ be shown. And according to Corden, fans can be happy – the zombie spectacle has finally made the “AAA leap”. He emphasized, “From what I’ve heard… it sounds like Undead Labs has really nailed the ‘AAA feel’ that was missing from State of Decay 2.”
Additionally, Corden tips that the story expansion too „Doom: The Dark Ages“ is shown, which has been a long time coming, but also one enormous scope should offer. Various Activision brands and one are also hotly traded „Fallout 3“-Remake, while Corden personally hopes for a new one „Banjo-Kazooie“ hopes.
It would also be a highlight „Marvel’s Blade“which has been around for years „Dishonored“-makers of Arkane is in development and there has hardly been anything to see about it so far. However, Corden suspects that a deeper insight might be a little too early.
As far as hardware is concerned, Microsoft had already made it clear that no news on Project Helix – i.e. the next Xbox – should be expected. But according to Corden, there is a good chance that the new Xbox Elite Controller 3 will be shown after the device has already been released a leak noticed by regulatory authorities.
It starts with the big Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday evening, June 7th, 2026, at 7 p.m. our time. Also don’t forget: There will be a direct afterwards „Gears of War: E-Day“which promises extensive insights into the dark shooter and will probably also reveal the release date and details about a possible PS5 version.
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