The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase has been scheduled for June 12 despite E3 no longer happening this year.
The official lineup of the games set to be featured in the event have yet to be released as of writing. However, it has been rumored that Starfield and Redfall will be part of it. Other rumored games include Fable, Contraband, and State of Decay 3.
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase on June 12
The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase happening on June 12 will start at 10 a.m. PDT or 1 p.m. EDT, according to a report by Polygon. It should be noted that this event usually happens alongside E3, but the latter has already been cancelled this year.
Microsoft, who owns both Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks, said in a statement that gamers can expect to learn about "amazing titles coming from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and our partners around the world" during the event.
You can view the tweet by the official Xbox Twitter account regarding the showcase below:
Save the date!
Catch the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase on June 12: https://t.co/dmANSvXrbE | #XboxBethesda pic.twitter.com/AMFhrLhAtC— Xbox (@Xbox) April 28, 2022
Rumored Games That Will Be Part of the Showcase
GameSpot's report states that, as of press time, Microsoft has yet to provide more details about the event, particularly which games are set to be showcased. However, Microsoft's announcement also mentions that the releases to Game Pass for both Xbox and PC will be included.
The report also pointed out that Bethesda Softworks' Starfield is "a safe bet" as the game is set to release on Nov. 11.
Polygon, on the other hand, says in its report that viewers can also expect to see Arkane Studios' Redfall during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase as it is also scheduled for release this year.
Other games that may or may not make an appearance in the showcase include MachineGames' Indiana Jones titles, Playgrounds Games' Fable, and Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed. Microsoft's Forza Motorsport, Avalanche Studios' Contraband, Undead Labs' State of Decay 3, and Rare's Everwild may also be part of the event.
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How to Watch the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase
According to the report by GameSpot, the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will be streamed online through the following channels:
- Facebook.com/Xbox
- TikTok.com/@Xbox
- Twitch.tv/Xbox
- Twitch.tv/XboxASL
- Twitter.com/Xbox
- YouTube.com/Xbox
The event will be broadcast in more than 30 languages, per the report.
Other Game Showcases Set to Happen This Year
Aside from the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, GameSpot reports that Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest is set to make its return this year. The same can be said for Gamescom, which is also reported to have an in-person component.
However, it should be noted that official details have yet to be released for either event as of press time.
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Written by Isabella James
