On Sunday, June 7, the annual double feature returns, providing a look at what’s next from Xbox and its global partners. The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 begins at 10 a.m. Pacific / 1 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. UK, followed immediately by the Gears of War: E-Day Direct, presented by The Coalition, the studio behind the next mainline entry in one of Xbox’s most iconic franchises.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Xbox, and the showcase is expected to be a major celebration featuring world premieres, new gameplay reveals, updates, and more across a wide range of upcoming projects.
The Xbox Games Showcase will begin at the following times:
PDT: June 7, 10 a.m.
EDT: June 7, 1 p.m.
BST: June 7, 6 p.m.
CEST: June 7, 7 p.m.
JST: June 8, 2 a.m.
AEST: June 8, 3 a.m.
The Gears of War: E-Day Direct will begin immediately after the Xbox Games Showcase concludes.
The showcase and direct will be streamed live on official Xbox channels.