Summer Game Fest 2024: what to expect and how to watch
Summer Game Fest will reveal new games and focus on previously announced titles
With E3 officially canceled and essentially dead and buried for the foreseeable, Summer Game Fest is stepping in once again to deliver all the latest gaming news and announcements that players expect this time of year. The show begins with the main event, Summer Game Fest Live, which promises to feature several world premieres, unexpected announcements, and some fascinating glimpses of games we’re already super excited about.
Here’s everything you need to know about Summer Game Fest 2024, including how to watch the show, what to expect, and the full schedule so you don’t miss a thing.
How to watch Summer Game Fest 2024 🌞
The main Summer Game Fest show begins today Friday, June 7 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST / 11pm CEST. The show is expected to last around two hours and will include a steady stream of PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC games due to release in the months ahead.
You can watch the show directly on YouTube in 4K or via the Summer Game Fest website and Twitch channel.
Summer Game Fest 2024: what to expect
Geoff Keighley has moved to set expectations before Summer Game Fest begins. In a Twitch Q&A, Keighly said most of the games shown will not be brand new, and the event will mostly focus on existing games. Keighley also ruled out Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Kingdom Hearts 4, GTA 6, The Wolf Among Us 2, Judas, and Five Night’s At Freddy’s from being shown.
Some games that will be shown include Monster Hunter Wilds, Kingdom Come 2 Deliverance, and Metaphor: Refantazio. Expect some surprises, then, but not as many as previous years.
Summer Game Fest 2024 schedule and start times ⌚
There’s more than just one show during Summer Game Fest. Along with the main event, there are also conferences from Devolver Digital, Ubisoft, and Xbox to look forward to as well as many more.
Check out the full Sumer Game Fest schedule events so you don’t miss a thing.
Summer Game Fest
When: June 7
Time: 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST / 11pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
Day of Devs
When: June 8
Time: 4pm PT / 7pm ET / 12am BST / 1am CEST (June 9)
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
Devolver Digital
When: June 8
Time: 5pm PT / 8pm ET / 1am BST / 2am EST (June 9)
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
Future of Play
When: June 8
Time: 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
Wholesome Direct
When: June 8
Time: 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
Future Games Show Summer Showcase
When: June 8
Time: 12am PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST / 9pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
Xbox Games Showcase/Call of Duty Direct
When: June 9
Time: 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
PC Gaming Show
When: June 9
Time: 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm BST / 10pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
Ubisoft Forward
When: June 12
Time: 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST
Where to watch: YouTube, Twitch
Why should you watch Summer Game Fest? 🤔
If you’re interested in the next wave of PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC games, the Summer Game Fest is a great way to find out what’s coming next. It’s always fun to be part of the excitement and fervent conversations that take place, too, and there are usually more than a few surprises that get tongues wagging.
Last updated: June 7, 2024