In a nutshell

• Xbox Games Showcase 2026 airs June 7 at 10 AM PT.
• Followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct, spotlighting Emergence Day.
• Xbox FanFest returns to celebrate Xbox’s 25th anniversary.

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on Sunday, June 7 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM UK, giving fans a look at upcoming titles from Xbox Game Studios and third‑party partners. Players can expect first gameplay reveals, major announcements, and updates across the Xbox ecosystem.

Immediately after the Showcase, Xbox will host a special Gears of War: E-Day Direct, diving deeper into the highly anticipated origin story of the franchise. Developed by The Coalition, the Direct will explore the start of Emergence Day with new gameplay and insights into the next chapter of the saga.

Xbox FanFest Celebrates 25 Years

To mark Xbox’s 25th anniversary, Xbox FanFest makes its return during the Showcase. Fans can look forward to a retrospective of Xbox’s history alongside a preview of what’s next. Ticket giveaways are available via the official Xbox FanFest site, with winners gaining access to exclusive experiences.

The double feature will be streamed globally in over 40 languages, with accessibility options including American Sign Language, British Sign Language, and English audio descriptions. Coverage will continue throughout the week with deep‑dives, podcasts, and extra details on featured games.

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Schedule

Here’s the schedule for the Xbox Games Showcase, followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct in local time zones:

• PDT: June 7, 10am
• EDT: June 7, 1pm
• BST: June 7, 6pm
• CEST: June 7, 7pm
• JST: June 8, 2am
• AEST: June 8, 3am