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Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect

You've sat through numerous video game livestreams this week, but at long last, the finish is in sight--the very green finish line that is, as the Xbox Game Showcase is capping off the first week of Not-E3 season with a deep dive into games from across its portfolio of first-party studios and third-party partners. If you're looking to watch, here's everything you need to know about when the event kicks off and what you can expect to see. How to watch the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3exefMMC-z8 You can catch the Xbox Games Showcase through the official YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as on Facebook. GameSpot will also be livestreaming the event, and we've embedded a link here for it. YouTube Twitch Twitch (American Sign Language) Facebook Start time The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will be held on June 7, at the following times: 10 AM PT 1 PM ET 6 PM BST 7 PM CEST 1 AM AWST (June 8) 3 AM JST (June 8) What to expect The one game that we know will definitely be shown is Gears of War: E-Day , as an extended look at the preview will take place right after the main Xbox showcase wraps up. We're also expecting to see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the spotlight, given that its October release date is drawing closer, a fresh look at Halo: Campaign Evolved , and maybe even another sneak peek at Fable following the recent announcement of its delay to February 2027. Throw in some new Game Pass announcements, and we've got a bumper event on our hands. Persona 6 is also rumored to be shown off, according to industry leakers. Beyond that, Microsoft has been pretty tight-lipped so far on what else you can expect from this year's broadcast. The June showcase is typically one of the biggest on Microsoft's calendar, as last year's event saw new looks at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the Persona 4 remake, Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation, and Clockwork Revolution. Third-Party games also feature prominently, and alongside updates to live-service titles like Sea of Thieves, the Xbox Games Showcase is a comprehensive look at the year ahead and beyond. One thing you definitely won't be seeing today? Project Helix , the next-gen Xbox console. Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty has already confirmed that it won't be seen or spoken about, as the Xbox Games Showcase is--fittingly--all about games.