It’s no surprise that Xbox Game Studios will get its own game showcase soon. After E3 was canceled, it became inevitable that game studios everywhere would start organizing their own showcases and presentations. Still, it’s exciting to hear thatStarfieldand other upcoming Xbox games will get some major attention soon. There are a lot of promising games in development among Xbox’s list of studios right now, but many of them are total mysteries.Starfieldmay be poised to be a leading figure in the showcase, but it probably won’t be the only game finally showing off gameplay and other details after a long wait.
Playground Games’Fablereboot could be among the games that joinStarfieldat the event and make a splash. Rumors aboutFable’s progress in development inspire optimism that the game will make another appearance soon.Fablealso seems like a strong pairing withStarfield,considering the combination of similarities and complimentary differences that the two games have. Playground’s project isn’t confirmed for the presentation just yet, but it seems like the perfect time fora long overdue status update onFable.BetweenStarfieldandFable,the upcoming showcase could generate a lot of excitement for the Xbox Series X’s future.
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Starfield Shows the Xbox’s Strength
Bethesda’s reputation as a masterful crafter of RPGs makesStarfieldan ideal game to show off at the upcoming showcase. Microsoft has acquired a variety of talented studios in the last few years, but Bethesda stands out as the developer of blockbuster franchises likeThe Elder ScrollsandFallout.Bethesda’s inclusion in the name in the upcoming showcase signifies its importance as a new member of the Microsoft family. Xbox and Bethesda have already celebrated their newfound partnership over the last few years, butaStarfieldgameplay revealat the upcoming showcase would cement the Xbox as Bethesda’s new home.
Starfieldmay be a mystery in many ways, but it’s still a powerhouse title for the Xbox already. Bethesda’s reputation is cause for optimism about its quality, and the spacefaring model stands to make it a highly unique RPG. The number ofStarfieldaspects that Bethesda has left to discuss mean thatStarfieldcan take center stage throughout the show. The more content Bethesda reveals, the better; fans may very well find themselves watching aStarfieldpresentation far longer than the other Xbox game trailers and discussions included in the showcase. Thanks to that,Starfieldreveals are bound to define the Xbox and Bethesda showcase’s reception.
Fable is a Sign of Growth
While Bethesda’sStarfieldis a great sign of the Xbox’s place as a powerhouse in the game industry,Fablehas the power to show off how the Xbox is growing and changing. Playground Games has been a part of Xbox Game Studios for a few years now, continuing to producehigh qualityForza Horizontitles, butFableis its next big project. Microsoft could have given theFableIP to one of its RPG experts like Obsidian Entertainment, but instead, it’s encouraging Playground Games to diversify its skills.Fable’s presence at the upcoming showcase would be a great representation of positive growth within Microsoft’s game studios.
Similarly,Fableis a great example of Microsoft’s interest in helping old IPs grow and reinvent themselves. Thanks to new developers and a powerful new home console,Fableis bound to change in a lot of ways, butthat reinvention will makeFablefreshfor new and old fans alike. Microsoft is encouraging similar changes with the upcomingPerfect Darkreboot. Playground Games’Fableis a symbol of Xbox Game Studios' potential to approach old IPs creatively, meaning it would be a powerful show of potential at the upcoming showcase.
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Teamwork at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase
FableandStarfieldtogether would be an excellent pair of stars for the showcase. They may both be Xbox RPGs, but their difference in themes and character would make them complimentary contrasts.Starfieldis a new, serious sci-fi IPfrom a well-known RPG developer, whileFableis a lighthearted, classic fantasy RPG being revived by a genre newcomer. Those contrasting statuses, as well as their mutual statuses as highly anticipated games, mean they can work together to make the Xbox showcase very well-rounded.
If they both appear, odds are thatStarfieldwill get a little more attention thanFablesinceStarfield’s release date is starting to draw near, but both games have the potential to reveal a lot of information. Both games need major gameplay reveals, andStarfieldcould show off all the ways that it improves on previous Bethesda RPG systemswhileFablefinally provides fans with a release window. Xbox Game Studios members have a lot to show off, from Obsidian’sAvowedto The Initiative’sPerfect Dark,butFableandStarfieldin particular have the chance to shine.
The Xbox Showcase’s Possibilities
Odds are good that the new Xbox and Bethesda showcase will be packed with content, since it’s filling the void left behind by E3’s cancellation. It’s hard to say for sure which Xbox games will be there and which won’t, butStarfieldat least seems like a shoo-in.Fableseems like it has a decent chance of appearing too, since Playground has beenworking onFablefor a few yearsnow. There’s no doubt thatStarfieldhas a lot to share when it’s only a few months away from release, andFablesurely has at least a few details worth sharing at this point as well.
It’ll be interesting to see what kinds of precedents the upcoming showcase sets for future Xbox presentations. It may be that Bethesda gets top billing in a lot of other future presentations, leading shows withinformation aboutThe Elder Scrolls 6orFallout 5while other Xbox studios flesh out the showcase with their own content. Alternatively, Bethesda may take the charge this time, then step back afterStarfield’s release; other studios may stand in the limelight while Bethesda works on future projects. The amount of timeStarfieldgets compared to other titles will be especially enlightening. While hugeStarfieldreveals would be great, hopefully it shares the stage withFable.
Starfieldreleases July 23, 2025 for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
