Fearing the spread of the new Corona virus, ESA officially canceled E3 2020 on March 11. The publishers are already preparing for this and are now quitting their turn digital events to introduce new games. Here we collect all known replacement events and dates. As soon as there is new information, we will update the article.
Microsoft
Phil Spencer officially announced on Twitter that an Xbox digital event will be held. Details regarding the appointment should follow in the coming weeks.
E3 has always been an important moment for Team Xbox. Given this decision, this year we'll celebrate the next generation of gaming with the @Xbox community and all who love to play via an Xbox digital event. Details on timing and more in the coming weeks https://t.co/xckMKBPf9h
– Phil Spencer (@ XboxP3) March 11, 2020
- Meeting: Still unknown
- Games: Still unknown
Nintendo
Nintendo also planned to be present at E3 2020. So far, they have not announced the cancellation. However, it can be assumed that they will make any announcement via Nintendo Direct in June.
- Meeting: Still unknown
- Games: Still unknown
Ubisoft
Ubisoft also said on Twitter that the decision of the organizer ESA was respected. At the same time, they state that they are now preparing a "digital experience" with which the publisher wants to publish the announcements planned for E3.
An update regarding E3 2020. pic.twitter.com/cThkDIkfVm
– Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) March 11, 2020
- Meeting: Still unknown
- Games: Still unknown
Warner Bros.
The statement that Warner Bros. has something to announce is somewhat less official. They would have participated in E3 for the first time in 2020, according to rumors to announce a Harry Potter role-playing game and a new title by Rocksteady in addition to a new Batman game. It is unknown how they will present the games now.
More news from me: Warner Bros. Games was planning to do an E3 press conference this year for the first time, to talk about Batman, Harry Potter, and Rocksteady's game among others. Remains to be seen what they'll do now https://t.co/OIry5zgB6p
– Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) March 11, 2020
- Meeting: Still unknown
- Games: Supposedly Batman, Harry Potter and a rock steady game
Already in February it was rumored that many publishers will rely on corresponding alternative events. Jason Schreier even assumes that many companies will now notice how little they are dependent on E3. He assumes that the fair will therefore no longer exist in the long term.
Electronic Arts
EA was actually no longer part of the E3 last year. For this reason, the publisher has not yet reacted specifically in response to the cancellation. However, EA always hosts EA Play in the same week and presents its new games via this fan event. So far, however, there is only one statement, but no real plans yet:
"We are keeping a very close eye on the development of the Corona virus around the world. Obviously, the situation is changing every day and we are talking about how it affects our plans for EA Play 2020. We will reveal more very soon."
Devolver digital
The indie publisher Devolver Devolver Digital also commented on the cancellation of the E3. The company mourns the event, but does not want to be deterred by new announcements. Devolver has therefore also announced its own livestream on Twitter and promises even more:
The week of E3 has always been a big part of what we do and are genuinely bummed about the cancelation of the event itself.
Lots to juggle but right now we plan on having a livestream Devolver Direct / press conference and possibly more. pic.twitter.com/nGDAEsIzUs
– Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) March 11, 2020
- Meeting: Still unknown
- Games: Still unknown
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