As June begins, it’s time for a series of exciting video game events! Rising from the remnants of E3, Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest has emerged as the leading gaming event of the year, slightly overshadowing the December Game Awards. Unlike its predecessor, Summer Game Fest is inclusive, showcasing both major titles from AAA developers and smaller indie games through various livestreams. The 2025 event encompasses 15 individual showcases from June 3-9 — you can check the complete schedule online, and we’re currently in the midst of the programming.
We have a dedicated team on-site in LA, complemented by a larger contingent of writers following the livestreams remotely. Expect previews, interviews, and various reactions in the coming days, with the in-person event running from Saturday to Monday, including a wealth of trailers and release date announcements.
Tuesday, June 3
State of Unreal: The Witcher IV and Fortnite AI
This year, Epic Games linked its annual Unreal Fest conference, which last occurred in Fall 2024, with SGF. The event took place in Orlando from June 2-5, featuring over 100 developer sessions focused on Unreal Engine. A notable highlight was the State of Unreal, which kicked off the official Summer Game Fest. Amid impressive tech demonstrations, Epic shared major updates for Fortnite and CD PROJEKT RED’s The Witcher IV.
Wednesday, June 4
PlayStation State of Play: Marvel Tōkon, Silent Hill f, and Lumines
Sony also jumped into the action early with its third State of Play of the year aligned with SGF. This stream featured over 20 games and even a surprise hardware reveal. A standout title showcased was Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a 4v4 tag fighter uniting Marvel superheroes with anime aesthetics, set for a 2026 launch on PS5 and PC.
Friday, June 6
Summer Game Fest Live: Major Announcements
This year’s opening night for Summer Game Fest was notably more exciting, with fewer mobile and MMO advertisements cluttering the presentation. The standout announcement was the another installment in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Requiem, promising a tonal shift from Resident Evil Village. Additional highlights included Project Century, now titled Stranger Than Heaven, showcasing a jazzy new trailer.
Saturday, June 7
Wholesome Direct and Specialized Showcases
The Wholesome Direct illuminated the weekend with delightful announcements, including news about Monument Valley 3 being released for consoles and PCs after its Netflix exclusivity, alongside the quirky shop-management sim Discounty. This event served to highlight an array of independent games, with additional specialized showcases celebrating diverse narratives.
Sunday, June 8
Xbox Showcase: New Handheld, Outer Worlds 2, and Black Ops 7
Wrapping up the weekend was Xbox, which showcased the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds, tailored for gaming on-the-go. While the new title Outer Worlds 2 received a release date and details on enhanced gameplay features, the presentation concluded with a new installment in the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops 7.
On Monday, the Black Voices in Gaming showcase will take place, starting at noon ET, marking the finale of this year’s Summer Game Fest events. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements and updates!
