Summer time Sport Fest is the brainchild of Geoff Keighley: an online-only video games occasion that makes up for the cancellation of bodily occasions all over the world through the pandemic – and with E3 formally cancelled, this yr’s present is ready to be extra in style than ever.
With bulletins from Bethesda, Ubisoft and different main video games studios, it’s set to be an enormous occasion for the gaming world.
An important day will nearly definitely be the enormous kick-off stream spectacular, set to happen on 8 June, which previously has teased new sport reveals, bulletins and far more. Right here’s every part you want to find out about what’s taking place, when, and the best way to watch all of it.
What’s Summer time Sport Fest?
Summer time Sport Fest is strictly what it feels like: a celebration of all issues videogame that runs by means of the month of June.
Launched in 2020 to make up for the cancellation of trade occasions starting from E3 to the Fortnite World Cup, it’s returning in 2023 and can embody information bulletins, in-game occasions, particular playable content material and extra.
How lengthy does it final?
The Summer time Sport Fest will kick off on 8 June 2023, however the finish date is but to be confirmed by organisers.
It’s potential that it could be prolonged if extra occasions are introduced amidst the cancellation of E3. Final yr’s occasion ran all through the month of June, so the identical may occur once more.
Easy methods to watch the Summer time Sport Fest launch stream
An important occasion of the Summer time Sport Fest calendar is often the launch occasion, which is able to function “occasions, bulletins and updates from greater than 25 of the trade’s main publishers, platforms and builders.”
That is actually the one Summer time Sport Fest unique occasion, as every part following are different trade occasions and streams being promoted underneath the Summer time Sport Fest umbrella.
If you wish to watch the kickoff occasion reside, it takes place on 8 June 2022 at 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm BST. The stream might be obtainable on YouTube, in addition to on Twitch, Fb, Twitter and extra.
We’ll embed the stream beneath as soon as it turns into obtainable, so mark the date in your calendar and head again right here on 8 June to tune in.
What are the opposite Summer time Sport Fest occasions?
Past the launch stream, Summer time Sport Fest is mostly a bit like E3: a branding banner that covers occasions from many of the large publishers and firms within the video games trade this yr.
With out an official E3 occasion, it’s probably that the Summer time Video games Fest could have a packed schedule – although solely a handful have been introduced thus far. Listed here are all of the occasions formally included within the Summer time Sport Fest proper now, together with confirmed occasions (some are nonetheless TBC):
| Summer time Sport Fest schedule | Occasion Date (UK) | UK time (BST) | EU time (CEST) | East Coast US time (EDT) | West Coast US time (PDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer time Sport Fest Launch | 8 June 2023 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 |
| Starfield Direct | 11 June 2023 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Xbox Video games Showcase | 11 June 2023 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| UbiForward | 12 June 2023 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 13:00 | 10:00 |
| Devolver Direct | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
We’ll proceed to replace this listing within the coming weeks as extra occasions are confirmed.
If doubtful, you may at all times join notifications from the Summer time Sport Fest website to be sure you don’t miss something.