Summer Game Fest 2025 returns in June to fill the vacuum left by E3 — could it relaxation in peace — and might be joined by an extended record of showcases from the likes of Xbox and tireless impartial organizers who will placed on exhibits like Day of the Devs and Healthful Direct.
This yr’s Summer Game Fest and Not-E3 extravaganza could look just a little lighter, although. Publishers like Sony, Nintendo, and Ubisoft haven’t but confirmed their model of occasions — PlayStation Showcase, Nintendo Direct, and Ubisoft Ahead, respectively — however a few of which will change as we method what would usually be E3 season.
On this information to Summer Game Fest and not-E3 2025, we’ll run down the conference schedule, with dates and times throughout time zones in North America and Europe, and what to anticipate from each. (This story might be up to date with new occasions and particulars as they’re introduced.)
The place to observe: YouTube, Twitch
When it begins: Friday, June 6, at 2 p.m. PST/5 p.m. EST/10 p.m. BST
Summer Game Fest 2025 kicks issues off on Friday, June 6. Geoff Keighley’s annual showcase of the massive video games coming in 2025, 2026, and past will stream dwell from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. SGF 2025 is predicted to run about two hours.
With its give attention to the sorts of video games that will usually be reserved for E3 showcases previous, count on the most important reveals of AAA sequels, surprises, and world premiere exclusives to indicate up at Summer Game Fest 2025. Additionally, most likely count on an look from Hideo Kojima. Right here’s all the things that was introduced at SGF 2024, for an concept of what to anticipate.
Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Version
Picture: Day of the Devs, Summer Game Fest
The place to observe: YouTube, Twitch
When it begins: Friday, June 6, at 4 p.m. PST/7 p.m. EST/12 a.m. BST
The Summer Game Fest version of Day of the Devs will stream dwell on June 6, at 4 p.m. PST/7 p.m. EST/11 p.m. GMT, instantly after SGF 2025 wraps. Day of the Devs, a non-profit co-production from Double Tremendous Productions and iam8bit, will reveal and spotlight among the finest, most inventive indie video games from all kinds of creators. In search of one thing unique and possibly just a little bizarre? Then don’t miss this present.
Picture: Healthful Video games
The place to observe: YouTube, Twitch
When it begins: Saturday, June 7, at 9 a.m. PST/12 p.m. EST/5 p.m. BST
You wanna get cozy? Let’s get cozy. Healthful Direct returns Saturday, June 7, promising “a vibrant lineup of inventive, uplifting, and emotionally resonant video games from builders of all sizes from all over the world.”
Future Video games Present Summer Showcase
Picture: Future
The place to observe: YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok
When it begins: Saturday, June 7, at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST/9 p.m. BST
The Future Video games Present Summer Showcase guarantees to focus on “among the most fun video games on the horizon,” with world premieres, unique sport demos, developer interviews, and new trailers from greater than 40 video games. Confirmed to look are Supermassive Video games’ Directive 8020, Hangar 13’s Mafia: The Outdated Nation , and Crisol: Theater of Idols from Blumhouse Video games. Actors Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer will host this yr’s Future Video games Present Summer Showcase.
Picture: Microsoft
The place to observe: YouTube, Twitch, Facebook
When it begins: Sunday, June 8, beginning at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST/6 p.m. BST
Microsoft’s Xbox Video games Showcase 2025 might be streamed dwell on Sunday, June 8, beginning at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST/6 p.m. GMT. The Xbox group guarantees a take a look at upcoming titles from Xbox Game Studios and third-party companions.
Instantly following the Xbox Video games Showcase, Obsidian Leisure will get its personal The Outer Worlds 2 Direct showcase, providing a deep dive into this yr’s extremely anticipated sci-fi RPG sequel.
Picture: Future
The place to observe: YouTube, Twitch, Facebook
When it begins: Sunday, June 8, at 12 p.m. PST/3 p.m. EST/8 p.m. BST
PC Gamer’s PC Gaming Present will present PC video games — and nothing however PC video games — on Sunday, June 8. Organizers say that this yr’s PC Gaming Present might be “brimming with exclusives, bulletins, world premieres and behind the scenes developer interviews,” viewers can sit up for over 50 video games on PC, Steam Deck, Linux and MacOS this season of summer time occasions and broadcasts—within the one and solely present designed solely to have fun all issues PC gaming.” Some 50 video games might be showcased, with publishers Ubisoft, Failbetter Video games, Devolver Digital, and Astra Logical confirmed to look.
PlayStation State of Play/PlayStation Showcase
Graphic: James Bareham/Polygon
Sony Interactive Leisure hasn’t introduced a PlayStation Showcase or State of Play occasion for the Summer Game Fest/Not-E3 season, although it sometimes holds one in late Might or early June. In accordance with frequent leaker Jeff Grubb, Sony has a State of Play showcase within the works for someday in June.
Graphic: Polygon
Nintendo additionally sometimes has a Nintendo Direct presentation someday in mid-to-late June, although the corporate has not but introduced such an occasion for 2025. However since Nintendo is about to launch Swap 2 on June 5, don’t be shocked if it has extra to indicate concerning the next-gen console’s lineup close to or after launch.
