With E3 right around the corner,Xboxfans are more excited than ever to see what Microsoft has in store for this year’s event, especially asthe company’s recent acquisition of Bethesdasuggests it has plenty to show. Earlier today, the console manufacturer announced exactly when players will get to see both publishers' shows, with the pair set to debut a collaborative broadcast on June 13.
Dubbed theXbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, the event will take place live at 10:00 AM PT on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook. Although there are no announcements regarding what Bethesda and Microsoft are going to show, Xbox’s official Twitter account claims that the event will center on games, world premieres, and new titles slated to make their way to Game Pass.
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It already sounds like a huge event, especially considering both Bethesda andXboxare developing an array of exciting projects that fans can’t wait to see more of. Regarding Microsoft, the console manufacturer has several major games that could turn up during the showcase.
It’s wise to imagineHalo Infinitewill get a huge showing, with the game sitting front and center on the showcase’s teaser image. However, the company also hasForza, Avowed, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, State of Decay 3, Perfect Dark,STALKER 2,and the newFablewaiting in the wings.
Meanwhile, Bethesda has more than its fair share of exciting games to show, whether that’s the recently announcedIndiana Jonesadaptation orStarfield,which has been the source of plenty of recent rumors and speculation. The publisher’s two biggest games slated for this year areDeathloopandGhostwire Tokyo,although both titles will be launching as console exclusives for the PlayStation 5. It’ll be interesting to see whether they make an appearance during the show considering Bethesda will be sharing its time with Microsoft.
The event is sure to be one to watch for Xbox and Bethesda fans, with this being their firstE3under the same roof. The annual convention is already shaping up to be a very different convention this year, going all-digital for the first time. It will be hosted through an online portal, with fans able to visit virtual booths, chat in online forums, hang out in lounges, and even compete through integrated leaderboards. Although the lineup isn’t as stacked as most years, there’s still plenty of big names attending the event, including Nintendo, Square Enix, Capcom, Bandai Namco, Sega, and more. E3 is set to take place between June 12 and June 15.
TheXboxand Bethesda Games Showcaseis slated to take place on June 13 at 10:00 AM PT.
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