With E3 officially done and dusted, Summer Game Fest is here to take its place as the premier summer showcase for video games. Summer Game Fest is broken up into multiple showcases hosted by major companies like Xbox and Ubisoft, as well as smaller groups of developers like Day of the Devs, Future of Play, and Wholesome Direct.
We’ll be covering all of the biggest announcements throughout the weekend, but you can watch along if you want to see the reveals live. Below, we’ve rounded up all of the major events taking place from June 7 to June 10, including dates, times, and links to watch.
June 7
Summer Game Fest
The flagship showcase of the weekend is Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. Tons of game studios are participating in the event on June 7th, and while it might not be quite as packed with announcements as in some years, there should be many exciting reveals. If there are any huge surprises planned for this weekend, you’ll probably see them here.
Day of the Devs
Right after the Summer Game Fest stream ends, Day of the Devs will begin. This showcase is focused on upcoming independent games, including titles like UFO 50 from Mossmouth, Koira from Studio Tolima, and Screenbound from Crescent Moon Games.
Devolver Direct
In celebration of its mascot Volvy’s 15th birthday, indie publisher Devolver Digital is hosting what is certain to be yet another unhinged game showcase on Friday. One of the only titles confirmed for the event is the “emotionally-charged” action-adventure game Neva, but we’re also hoping to see more of The Plucky Squire, Anger Foot, and The Crush House.
June 8
Future of Play Direct
Future of Play is a creator-led showcase inspired by Toonami, with V-tuber A.I. Melios serving as the host. The fifth edition of the showcase will feature fresh game announcements, never-before-seen trailers, and even some musical guests.
Wholesome Direct
If you need a break from the violence, chaos, and explosions of many modern games, look no further than Wholesome Direct 2024. This gaming showcase is all about “the future of cozy and uplifting gaming with an hour of exclusive footage and announcements from 70+ amazing indie games.” Farming and cute critters over bullets and death, please!
Latin American Games Showcase
The Latin American Games Showcase — presented by Raw Fury, Devolver Digital, and Fellow Travelers — returns to the Summer Game Fest in 2024. This year, we can expect a 90-minute showcase highlighting more than 70 games from all over Latin America.
Women-Led Games
A busy Saturday continues with the Women-Led Games Showcase, which brings recognition to women working in the games industry. The team behind the showcase will also be organizing a Steam Sale to coincide with the event, so be on the lookout for sales.
Future Games Show Summer Showcase
Rounding out the busiest day of the weekend is the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, which is set to feature over 40 upcoming titles, including PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC games. If you’re looking for world premieres, there should be a few here as well.
June 9
Xbox Games Showcase & Call of Duty Direct
If you want to know what Xbox has in store for 2024 and beyond, this is the show for you. We should get updates on some long-awaited games, such as Obsidian Entertainment’s new RPG Avowed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle from MachineGames, and maybe the next Gears of War. Immediately after is the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct.
PC Gaming Show
The PC Gaming Show is celebrating its 10th anniversary this June. There will be over 70 games present, with world premieres, updates for released games, and a fresh look at Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. Also, something about “bear exclusives”?
June 10
Ubisoft Forward
Finally, the weekend wraps up with Ubisoft Forward, where we’ll learn more about Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, XDefiant, and more. Plus, if you watch along on Twitch, you can earn all sorts of in-game goodies for your favorite Ubisoft games.