Recap: Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct

The highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct just concluded, leaving fans buzzing with excitement. Here’s a comprehensive overview of all the major announcements and reveals from yesterday’s double feature.

Xbox Games Showcase Highlights

The Xbox Games Showcase, which you can watch on-demand here, brought back some of the most beloved series and introduced thrilling new titles. Among the standout announcements:

• Gears of War: E-Day and Doom: The Dark Ages marked the return of two iconic franchises.
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 offered a fresh look, tantalizing fans with what’s to come.
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle promised an adventurous experience.
• Perfect Dark, State of Decay 3, South of Midnight, and Avowed showcased their latest developments.
• Starfield: Shattered Space was revealed, adding to the excitement.
• World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion received its release date.

This showcase was the first to feature games from a diverse portfolio including Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios, alongside contributions from third-party partners. Players were treated to premieres and updates for dozens of games, many of which will be accessible on Game Pass.

Partner Reveals

From our partners, there were some thrilling premieres:

• A world-premiere gameplay reveal for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.
• Introduction to future party members in the highly anticipated Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
• New updates for Mixtape, Winter Burrow, and Expedition 33.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct provided an in-depth look at the latest installment in the blockbuster series. Fans can view the detailed gameplay reveal here.

New Xbox Series X|S Console Options

In addition to game reveals, three new Xbox Series X|S console options were announced, set to join the current lineup this holiday season. More details on market availability and pricing will be shared in the coming months.

More Information and Official Xbox Podcast Specials

For a complete recap of the Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, check out the full coverage on Xbox Wire. There are also dedicated posts for Gears of War: E-Day, State of Decay 3, and South of Midnight.

Starting Monday, June 10, the Official Xbox Podcast will air a series of specials, offering deeper insights into the showcased games. Episodes will feature discussions with developers and detailed looks at titles like Avowed and Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater. New episodes will drop daily at 1am PHT on Xbox’s YouTube channel and podcast services, easily accessible via Xbox Wire.

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for an exciting lineup of games and hardware from Xbox!