The next Xbox Games Showcase has been officially confirmed by Microsoft. The firm announced on its blog that the summer edition would launch on Sunday, June 9 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
There will be a mysterious “[REDACTED] Direct” that comes after the event, although it’s probably not that mysterious. The teaser logo appears to be lifted directly from the Call of Duty series, and there have already been rumors circulating that this year may see the release of the military shooter’s next iteration. As “a special deep-dive into the next installment of a beloved franchise,” Microsoft described the direct event.
Further squashing any intrigue, The Verge says it’s confirmed the event will focus on Activision-Blizzard’s long-running franchise. This will be the first Xbox showcase with the Call of Duty maker officially within Microsoft’s grasp.
The company wants to turn heads with its new post-acquisition portfolio, and Xbox will use the entire week (which coincides with Summer Game Fest) to pump up its lineup. “June 9’s double-feature broadcast also kicks off a week’s worth of coverage here on Xbox Wire and The Official Xbox Podcast, featuring updates and deep-dives on a ton of games,” the company wrote.
iPhonebasket will have all your Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest news in early June.
