The presentation styled after Xbox's previous "Redacted Direct" is likely showcasing the new Call of Duty. The upcoming Xbox Games Showcase in 2024 has just been announced, with Microsoft hinting at an extensive exploration of a yet-to-be-revealed game reminiscent of the Starfield Direct from last year. The teaser strongly hints that the upcoming "Redacted Direct" will be dedicated to the forthcoming Call of Duty title.
Xbox has described this Redacted Direct as "an in-depth examination of the forthcoming chapter of a much-loved series," set to broadcast right after the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. A promotional snap features a badge-like emblem with three canine heads in orange superimposed on a picture of the US Capitol. Upon close inspection, an Activision logo is partially visible at the image's bottom right.
Following the merger with Activision, Microsoft has stated this will be the "inaugural Showcase to display games from our combined collection of studios, including Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios." Given that Call of Duty releases new entries yearly, it would be surprising if this year deviated from tradition, making the 2024 Xbox Showcase an appropriate platform for such a revelation.
Furthermore, there have been whispers that Call of Duty 2024 might return to the Black Ops storyline, a theory supported by the orange and black palette of the teaser. For those requiring more concrete evidence, Tom Warren of The Verge has reported based on internal sources that the Direct will predominantly feature the new COD installment.
The Showcase, along with the full Summer Game Fest itinerary for 2024, is poised to reveal an array of exciting new titles for the Xbox Series X that many are eagerly anticipating.