The Summer Game Fest is the brainchild of Geoff Keighley: an online-only gaming event that makes up for the cancellation of physical events around the world during the pandemic – and with E3 officially cancelled, this year’s show is set to be more popular than ever.
With announcements from Bethesda, Ubisoft, and other major game studios, this will be a major event for the gaming world.
The biggest day will almost certainly be the spectacular giant launch stream, taking place on June 8, which in the past has teased new game reveals, announcements and more. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening, when and how to watch it all.
What is Summer Game Fest?
Summer Game Fest is exactly what it sounds like: a celebration of all things video gaming that takes place throughout the month of June.
Launched in 2020 to compensate for the cancellation of industry events ranging from E3 to the Fortnite World Cup, it returns in 2023 and will include news announcements, in-game events, special playable content and Moreover.
How long does it last?
The Summer Game Fest will begin on June 8, 2023but the end date remains to be confirmed by the organizers.
It may be extended if more events are announced amid the cancellation of E3. Last year’s event took place throughout June, so the same thing could happen again.
How to watch the Summer Game Fest launch stream
The biggest event on the Summer Game Fest calendar is usually the launch event, which will feature “events, announcements, and updates from over 25 of the industry’s leading publishers, platforms, and developers.”
This is truly the only exclusive Summer Game Fest event, as all that follows are other industry events and streams promoted under the Summer Game Fest umbrella.
If you want to watch the launch event live, it’s happening on June 8, 2022 To 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST. The stream will be available on YouTube, as well as Twitch, Facebook, and more.
We’ll embed the stream below once it’s available, so mark the date in your calendar and come back here on June 8 to tune in.
What are the other Summer Game Fest events?
Beyond the launch stream, Summer Game Fest is really a bit like E3: a branded banner that spans events from most of the major game industry publishers and companies this year.
With no official E3 event, it’s likely the Summer Games Fest will have a packed schedule – although only a handful have been announced so far. Here are all of the events officially included in Summer Game Fest right now, along with confirmed times (some are yet to be confirmed):
| Summer Game Fest Schedule | Event date (UK) | UK Time (BST) | EU team (CEST) | US East Coast Time (EDT) | US West Coast Time (PDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch of the Summer Game Fest | June 8, 2023 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 |
| Starfield live | June 11, 2023 | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm |
| Xbox Games Showcase | June 11, 2023 | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm |
| UbiForward | June 12, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | 19:00 | 13:00 | 10:00 |
| Direct return | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm |
We will continue to update this list in the coming weeks as more events are confirmed.
If in doubt, you can always sign up for notifications from the Summer Game Fest site to make sure you don’t miss a thing.
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