There are only a few days left until the start of Summer Game Fest 2024. Time to gather all the information you need. In this article, we're going to tell you where to watch, which studios, publishers, and games you can expect to see, and when the various Showcases and Directs are happening.
The annual celebration of the gaming world, the Summer Game Fest, has established its position as one of the premier events in the industry. Many developers and publishers have chosen this platform to showcase their latest news and releases since the conclusion of E3. The anticipation is high, promising another exciting showcase of gaming innovation.
When & Where
Summer Game Fest 2024 kicks off with the main show on June 7 at 2 pm PT (5 pm ET / 10 pm BST / 11 pm CEST). The multi-day event continues its hybrid format, offering both in-person viewing at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles and live-streaming to viewers worldwide.
The opening show will be hosted by Geoff Keighley, who will ensure an engaging and dynamic experience for all attendees. Additional presentations are scheduled to take place over the next few days.
How & Where To Watch
If you can't be there in person, don't worry. Summer Game Fest 2024 will be streamed live on a variety of platforms. You will be able to catch all the action on YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok, either through the official channel or through the individual platforms of the participating studios and publishers.
Estimated Publishers and Studios Coming
The lineup for Summer Game Fest 2024 features some of the biggest names in gaming. Expect presentations from:
- Amazon Games
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Capcom
- Electronic Arts
- Epic Games
- Focus Entertainment
- Funcom
- Level Infinite
- Meta
- Microsoft / Xbox
- Netflix Games
- Plaion / Deep Silver
- Sony Interactive / PlayStation
- Riot Games
- SEGA
- Supercell
- Take-Two Interactive with 2K and Private Division
- Thunderful
- Ubisoft
- Warner Bros. Games
- ...and many more.
While some major players like Nintendo and CD Project Red will be missing, with such a diverse group of publishers and studios participating, Summer Game Fest 2024 still promises to deliver a variety of gaming content and announcements.
Possible Games Being Discussed:
While details remain under wraps, rumors continue to swirl regarding potential games to announce and discuss at Summer Game Fest 2024. Some titles that have been the subject of speculation are:
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
- Party Animals
- Mecha Break
- Neva
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Palworld
- The First Descendent
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Battle Crush
- Once Human
- The Finals
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Remember, some of these games are just speculation. Anything can happen - many players are still hoping to see games like Mafia 4 or Dragon Age: Dreadwolf at the event.
Event Schedule:
| Event | Date | Starting Time (CEST) | Starting Time (PT) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Game Fest | June 7 | 11:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Live from YouTube Theater, get a look at what's next in video games (the main event). |
| Day of The Devs | June 8 | 1:00 am | 4:00 pm | A in-depth look at exciting new independent games and reveals. |
| Devolver Direct | June 8 | 2:00 am | 5:00 pm | Devolver's annual games showcase. |
| Future of Play | June 8 | 5:00 pm | 8:00 am | A harmless showcase that's fun for the whole family. |
| Wholesome Direct | June 8 | 6:00 pm | 9:00 am | An indie showcase celebrating emotionally resonant video games that inspire optimism, joy, and introspection. |
| Latin American Games Direct | June 8 | 7:00 pm | 10:00 am | Over an hour of world premieres, exclusive trailers and announcements from Latin American game developers! |
| Women Led Games | June 8 | 8:30 pm | 11:30 am | What's next from Women-Led studios, exclusive deep dives, and launch date announcements LIVE on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam! |
| Future Games Show | June 8 | 9:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Future's Summer Showcase of PC and console games. |
| Xbox Games Showcase/Black Ops 6 Direct | June 9 | 7:00 pm | 10:00 am | Xbox reveals what's next, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 direct. |
| PC Gaming Show | June 9 | 10:00 pm | 1:00 pm | PC Gamer's showcase of the latest & greatest in PC games is back for its 10th year. Expect announcements for your favorite games, and a few surprises. |
| Ubisoft Forward | June 10 | 9:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Ubisoft Forward is an online and in-person showcase event presented by Ubisoft, featuring announcements, updates, and previews of upcoming and live games. |