Summary
The annualXboxJune Showcase is returning this year, and recent leaks about what it might entail point to it being a potential game-changer for the green brand.Xboxhas done a lot to rebuild its reputation after the disastrous missteps that occurred during the Xbox One’s early years, and those efforts have really been paying off as of late.
As part of its rebuilding strategy,Xbox has acquired a number of notable studiosto build first-party, console exclusive games for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S family of consoles. It took some time, but Xbox has now established a regular cadence of major new game releases, looking to average about four per year. This combined with the incredibly popular Xbox Game Pass has gone a long way in improving Xbox’s reputation among gamers, and now it seems like the company will be making a big swing for the fences at its June Showcase.
Microsoft has confirmed that theXbox Showcase will return for June 2024, though a specific date has not been announced. Xbox has also kept quiet about what exactly will be shown at the event, but insiders and leakers have potentially let the cat out of the bag when it comes to four potential announcements. If the rumors and leaks are to be believed, it’s possible that Xbox fans will be treated to the reveal ofGears of War 6, a closer look atCall of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War, the confirmation of whenCall of Dutygames will join Xbox Game Pass, and an update on zombie gameState of Decay 3.
Games Leaked and Rumored for the 2024 Xbox June Showcase
Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf Waris the rumored titlefor the 2024Call of Dutygame. Developed by Treyarch, the 2024Call of Dutyis exciting because it’s the firstCoDgame released under the Xbox umbrella, and beyond that, it had more time in the oven than any otherCall of Dutygame in history. Time will tell how the final product turns out, but manyCall of Dutyfans are cautiously optimistic aboutBlack Ops Gulf War. The latest rumors suggest thatCall of Duty: Black Ops Gulf Warwill actually be announced prior to the showcase, but fans will get another look at it during the event.
As far asGears of War 6goes, it’s been said that the game will potentially beas big for the Xbox Series X/S consolesas the originalGears of Warwas for the Xbox 360. There are no specifics as to what fans might be able to expect forState of Decay 3, though it has been teased that the zombie game will be making an appearance at the show, marking the first time fans got a meaty update about it since its initial announcement four years ago.
Of course, it’s always best that fans treat leaks with a grain of salt, and so it may be better to keep one’s expectations in check going into the June showcase. That being said, Xbox has been on somewhat of a roll lately, and so it will be exciting to see what all will be announced come June.
