Microsoft announces Xbox Games Showcase start time and live streaming details

Microsoft has announced the start time for this summer’s Xbox Games Showcase.

The digital event, which was previously confirmed to be taking place on Sunday, June 11, will begin at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CET.

It’s not clear how long the showcase will last, but it will be directly followed by a Starfield Direct presentation, offering a deep-dive into Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG.

“Join us for some new surprises and first-looks from our incredibly talented internal studios, and our many creative partners around the world,” Microsoft said on Wednesday. “This is the day gamers have been waiting for to see what is coming to Xbox, PC, and Game Pass.

“Starfield Direct will invite you inside Bethesda Game Studios to learn much, much more about Starfield, with tons of new gameplay, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes insider information.”

Further reading

Starfield release delayed until September, showcase scheduled for June

The game was initially planned to release during the first half of the year

The June 11 shows will be viewable on a platforms including YouTube, Twitch and Facebook, and in over 30 languages, plus American Sign Language, British Sign Language and English audio descriptions.

A follow-up stream, Xbox Games Showcase Extended, will air on June 13 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CET. It will feature in-depth interviews focused on the news from the main showcase plus game updates from third-party partners.