June is set to be a blockbuster month in gaming, as Microsoft confirmed a showcase to unveil the upcoming slate of titles.
Microsoftconfirmedan Xbox Games Showcase on June 9 at 10 AM PT, followed by a separate direct for an unnamed franchise. The Vergereportsthat the showcase will feature a newGears of Warinstallment and other confirmed titles such asMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024,Avowed, andIndiana Jones and the Great Circle. Additionally, The Verge’s report suggestsStarfield’s upcoming Shattered Spaceexpansion might get a release date.
Besides an orange wolf logo, there isn’t much to go off for what the mystery show will be about. However, The Verge claims that it will be dedicated toCall of Duty. All rumors point to 2024’sCall of Dutybeing a newBlack Opsseries entry developed by Treyarch. The nextCoDwill reportedly be set in the Gulf War,“with a strong focus on the CIA,”according to Insider Gaming. This is Treyarch’s first mainline franchise entry sinceBlack Ops Cold Warin 2020. The Verge reported that Activision is aiming for a late October release date for the rumoredBlack Opstitle.
On top of that, Insider Gamingreportedthat Verdansk could be a part ofCoD 2024.“IfCall of Dutycontinues its annual trend of a late October – early November release, it suggests that Verdansk is set to return in December 2024,” Insider Gaming said. Microsoft didn’t go into detail about how long the presentation will be, but if this is anything like previous Xbox Showcases, players should be in for a treat.
The annual summer of games showcases is starting to come into focus, as more publishers and companies announce their plans. Geoff Keighley is still set tohost a Summer Game Festthis year, showcase and all, after theofficial death of E3. IGN is alsohosting its own eventthat same weekend.
As for other platforms, Sony has yet to announce a summer showcase. Same goes for Nintendo, who has hosted aPartner Showcaseand several Indie World Showcases this year.
