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The Summer Game Fest 2025 schedule is all set to deliver a thrilling array of announcements, spotlighting new games that we eagerly anticipate playing. With May already here, the countdown to the Summer Game Fest season has begun, promising a series of streams in June.
This year’s festival kicks off with major presentations we know about like Summer Game Fest Live and the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, which promises to delve into the upcoming Obsidian game, The Outer Worlds 2. Other digital highlights include Wholesome Direct, Day of the Devs, and The Future Games Show. As you prepare your calendars, let us guide you through the Summer Game Fest 2025 schedule.
After the recent cancellation of the E3 showcase in 2023, Summer Game Fest – an erstwhile E3 competitor – has now become a pivotal event in the gaming calendar. Hosted by the charismatic Geoff Keighley, known for the annual Game Awards, it promises exciting announcements, updates, and exclusive interviews. Expect dazzling trailers and groundbreaking reveals. For the comprehensive schedule, read on below.
The festival officially launches on June 6 with an initial livestream, followed by captivating showcases over the coming days. SGF: Play Days, a media-focused event, will run from June 7 – June 9.
Access-Ability Summer Showcase returns on June 6 at 8am PDT / 11am EDT / 4pm BST, spotlighting games from underrepresented developers and those promoting accessibility. This 45-minute showcase will feature trailers of over 20 upcoming games, continuing to champion inclusivity in gaming. Tune in on YouTube or Twitch.
The much-anticipated Summer Game Fest Live stream kicks off the same day at 2pm PDT/ 5pm EDT/ 10pm BST, expected to dazzle with “spectacular new video game announcements and surprises” over two hours. The action continues with the Day of the Devs showcase.
This year, Day of the Devs orchestrated by Double Fine and iam8bit, hosted by veteran game designer Tim Schafer, follows immediately after at 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT / 12am BST, offering a feast of indie games. Viewers can tune in via YouTube.
On June 7, Wholesome Direct 2025 returns at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST, packed with indie games that are “artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant,” promising “about 60” new titles with premieres and demos. Catch it on Twitch.
The Future Games Show continues its tradition on June 7 at 1pm PDT / 4pm EDT / 9pm BST, hosted by Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer, featuring premieres and trailers including horror games like Supermassive’s Director 8020. Viewable on YouTube.
The Xbox Games Showcase on June 8 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST is set to showcase Xbox Series X games, revealing exclusive titles from first-party and third-party partners including possible hits like Fable 4 and Perfect Dark. Available for viewing on YouTube.
We can look forward to the Outer Worlds 2 Direct following right after, offering a deep dive into this highly awaited sequel by Obsidian Entertainment. Watch it live on YouTube.
Later on June 8, the PC Gaming Show commences at 12pm PT / 3pm EDT / 8pm BST, unveiling “over 50 games” for PC, featuring exclusive updates from developers like Failbetter Games. Join the stream on Twitch.
For more on what’s anticipated this season, explore our anticipations of upcoming PS5 games and upcoming Switch titles.