The big games fair E3 will fail completely in 2020. The organizers announced this when asked by PC gamers. Accordingly, the originally planned "online experience" no longer takes place.
Organizer Electronic Software Association (ESA) had in the course of Corona crisis First announced from the physical exhibition in Los Angeles, but wanted to look for ways to create a virtual replacement.
This variant does not take place either now: As an alternative, ESA wants to »work with exhibitors individual showcases and presentations«To enable. A representative from ESA said:
"Given the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we won't be hosting an online event at E3 2020 in June. (…) We look forward to bringing our industry and community together in 2021 to bring a redesigned E3 to present that highlights new offers and inspires our audience. "
Recently, a major publisher, Bethesda, announced that it would not be able to participate in the fair's online offering. Fans who had been looking forward to news about Elder Scrolls 6 or Starfield should learn more at least in the "coming months".
E3 2021 supposedly already with an appointment
As the website Gamesindustry.biz reports, the organizers of the ESA refer partners to the year 2021. According to this, the fair will then take place from June 15 to 17, 2021.
However, ESA did not want to confirm this date vis-à-vis PC gamers. One will have to wait for a public confirmation of the ESA regarding fixed dates, also because of the current uncertainties due to the global pandemic.
