The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 has officially wrapped up, and it delivered some major hype moments. From the COD: BO7 announcement to the jaw-dropping Xbox handheld trailer, Xbox Showcase 2025 held nothing back. Now that the event is over, here’s a full recap of every big announcement, world premiere, and gameplay reveal.
1. Call of Duty Black Ops 7
Of course, you expect a swerve toward the end of a showcase. After the RE 9 reveal at SGF, I did not think any other announcement could surpass my hype meter. Well, Xbox, you have my respect. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 gets the first official teaser.
2. ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X
Yes, this is Xbox—meet the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X. Sarah Bond highlighted crossplay, Game Pass, and the Xbox Anywhere vision, confirming the handheld runs games from Steam, GOG, and more. The big surprise? Silksong is launching day one, and every game in the showcase will be playable on the Xbox Ally. Exciting stuff, but let’s see how the hardware holds up in hand.
3. Ninja Gaiden 4
Koei Tecmo just hit the stage with what looks like an ultra-violent return to Ninja Gaiden. Expect frantic swordplay, flashy moves, particle explosions, and rapid dashing—it’s pure chaos in motion. Ninja Gaiden 4 is officially coming October 21, 2025, to Xbox, PS5, and PC.
4. Grounded 2
Ride together, survive together—Grounded 2 hits Game Preview on July 29, 2025. Shrunk once more, explore an even larger open world solo or in co-op as you craft, build, and survive—but something sinister still lurks.
5. The Blood of Dawnwalker
Sarah Bond is now hyping up The Blood of Dawnwalker, the latest from Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves, and it’s finally being shown off. Dark, moody vibes, vampires, monsters, swordplay, it’s giving The Witcher meets medieval Blade. Coming in 2026 to Xbox, PC, and PS5.
6. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
I swear I didn’t have this on my bingo card. A sequel to the world of Plague Tale: Legacy is here, showcasing the intensity the original had. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is coming in 2026 to Xbox, PS5, and PC.
7. High on Life 2
Another sequel, yes! Xbox is not holding on. High on Life 2 is coming this Winter to Xbox, PS5, and PC.
8. Outer Worlds 2
Outer Worlds 2 gets a release date at the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2025. And, boy, it will be a bang! Outer Worlds 2 is out on October 29. More information is coming in the Outer Worlds 2 Direct immediately after the Xbox Showcase.
9. Super Meat Boy 3D
Super Meat Boy still holds its place as one of the hardest video games. Well, a 3D sequel is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud. To beat the record for being harder?
10. Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf
The saga continues—Lana and Mui return in a stunning cinematic puzzle adventure that doubles the size and ambition of the original. Launching in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Cloud (day one with Game Pass), Children of the Leaf explores a transformed Novo, where Lana must face her inner demons and a mysterious new threat that challenges their bond like never before.
That wraps up all the major announcements and trailers from Xbox Games Showcase 2025! What did you think of the event? Drop your ratings and thoughts in the comments below, We’d love to hear them.
