The Summer Game Fest Schedule for 2025 is underway. We've already seen some exciting announcements thanks to the likes of the State of Unreal 2025 showcase earlier this week on June 3 - which gave us a look at a tech demo of CD Projekt Red's highly anticipated RPG, The Witcher 4 - along with the and the State of Play June 2025 showcase on June 4 which gave us a host of updates and reveals of new games for 2025 and beyond.
But with the big Summer Game Fest Live showcase kicking off today on June 6, we have a lot more to look forward to in the full Summer Game Fest 2025 schedule. Set to bring us more reveals, announcements and more on the biggest upcoming games, host Geoff Keighley has revealed several game publishers taking part in the showcase and we've already made some Summer Game Fest predictions for 2025 based on what studios are making an appearance.
Following the big show today, there are many more events to mark your calendar for, with the likes of the Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest Edition to follow, along with Xbox Game Showcase 2025 later this week. Plus, Xbox will be followed by a dedicated Direct for upcoming Obsidian game, The Outer Worlds 2, so now's a great time to take stock of all that's ahead so you don't miss any of the gaming goodness as it happens. With a helpful of overview of all of the dates and times for each showcase still yet to come, you can also find a breakdown of where you can watch each stream and what you can expect to see. So read on below to find the full Summer Game Fest schedule for 2025.
What is Summer Game Fest?
Ever since the E3 showcase was permanently cancelled back in 2023, Summer Game Fest - which was once a big E3 competitor - has become the de facto replacement. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, who also brings us the annual Game Awards show at the tail-end of the year, Summer Game Fest features a lineup of showcases that serve up announcements for new games, updates on previously revealed upcoming releases, and interviews with developers - so you can expect to see shiny new trailers, big debut reveals, and more. For everything that's in store for us this year, you can find a schedule list, followed by a detailed breakdown just below.
Summer Game Fest 2025 dates
When is Summer Game Fest?
Summer Game Fest 2025 kicks off on June 6 with the initial livestream, followed by a lineup of showcases in the days after. SGF: Play Days, which is a three-day event for media and content creators, will also take place, with it set to run from June 7 - June 9.
At a glance
Showcase | Date | PDT | EDT | BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
State of Unreal | June 3 | 6:30am | 9:30am | 2:30pm |
State of Play | June 4 | 2pm | 5pm | 10pm |
Access-Ability Summer Showcase | June 6 | 8am | 11am | 4pm |
Summer Game Fest Live | June 6 | 2pm | 5pm | 10pm |
Day of the Devs SGF Edition | June 6 | 4pm | 7pm | 12am (June 7) |
Devolver Digital: Ball x Pit showcase | June 6 | 5pm | 8pm | 1am (June 7) |
IOI Showcase | June 6 | 6pm | 9pm | 2am (June 7) |
Wholesome Direct 2025 | June 7 | 9am | 12pm | 5pm |
Women Led Games | June 7 | 10am | 1pm | 6pm |
Latin American Games Showcase | June 7 | 11am | 2pm | 7pm |
South East Asian Games Showcase | June 7 | 12pm | 3pm | 8pm |
Future Games Show | June 7 | 1pm | 4pm | 9pm |
Green Games Showcase | June 7 | 1pm | 4pm | 9pm |
Frosty Game Fest | June 7 | 4pm | 7pm | 12am (June 8) |
Xbox Games Showcase 2025 | June 8 | 10am | 1pm | 6pm |
The Outer Worlds 2 Direct | June 8 | Directly after the Xbox Games Showcase | Directly after the Xbox Games Showcase | Directly after the Xbox Games Showcase |
PC Gaming Show | June 8 | 12pm | 3pm | 8pm |
Death Stranding 2 game premiere | June 9 | 7pm | 10pm | 3am |
Black Voices in Gaming | June 9 | 9pm | 12am (June 10) | 5am (June 10) |
Summer Game Fest showcases 2025
Below, you'll find a detailed overview of all of the confirmed showcases that will be taking place during the Summer Game Fest 2025 event. We're still waiting on word as to whether Nintendo will be popping up for another Direct showcase - given that the Switch 2 is set to launch shortly after, there's always the chance. We'll be keeping track of any news in this space, so be sure to check back with us!
Tuesday, June 3
State of Unreal 2025
WHEN: June 3 at 6:30am PDT / 9:30 AM EDT / 2:30pm BST
Epic is brining back its annual State of Unreal showcase, which will give us an update on what we can expect next from the Unreal Engine and Epic Games. Promising to give us news reveals, we can also expect to see presentations from Tim Sweeney, Saxs Persson, Bill Clifford, and Hannah Lowry.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
Wednesday, June 4
State of Play
WHEN: June 4 at 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT / 10pm BST
State of Play is back for another exciting showcase that's set to give us a host of news and updates on some upcoming PS5 games. Expected to run for over 40 minutes, we can expect see a variety of games from "creators across the globe" in what will no doubt feature previously announced games alongside some fresh reveals.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
Friday, June 6
Access-Ability Summer showcase 2025
WHEN: June 6 at 8am PDT / 11am EDT / 4pm BST
The Access-Ability showcase is returning to showcase upcoming games from disabled developers, as well as titles that feature accessibility settings and design choices that mean more disabled gamers can play. Expected to run for 45 minutes, the showcase will feature trailers for more than 20 new games set to release in the future.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
Summer Game Fest Live
WHEN: June 6 at 2pm PDT/ 5pm EDT/ 10pm BST
As the big main event, the Summer Game Fest Live stream will showcase "spectacular new video game announcements, surprises, and reveals" over its two hour run time, which means we can expect to see some new games for 2025 and beyond. The livestream will then be followed by the Day of the Devs showcase, which streams immediately after.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
Day of the Devs SGF Edition
WHEN: June 6 at 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT / 12am BST
It's become something of a tradition for the Day of the Devs showcase to bookend the Summer Game Fest Live stream, and this year is no exception. Set to kick off after the Summer Game Fest show wraps up, Day of the Devs from Double Fine and iam8bit is hosted by veteran game designer Tim Schafer, and is set to once again give us a look at a helping of upcoming indie games.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
Devolver Digital - Ball x Pit: The Kenny Sun Story showcase
WHEN: June 6 at 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT / 1am BST (June 7)
Devolver Digital is set to bring us a showcase dedicated to one game and one developer: Ball x Pit from Kenny Sun. According to the press release, it's a game that the Devolver team "themselves can't even put down - hundreds of hours later".
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
IOI Showcase
WHEN: June 6 at 6pm PDT / 9pm EDT / 2am (June 7)
The IOI Showcase is set to give us our first look at the new James Bond game officially titled 007 First Light (previously known simply as Project 007). As a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Hitman series, we'll also hear announcements about Hitman World of Assassination, along with a look at Build A Rocket Boy's narrative-driven action-adventure, MindsEye.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch / TikTok
Saturday, June 7
Wholesome Direct 2025
WHEN: June 7 at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST
Whole Direct is also returning this Summer Game Fest season with more indie game goodness in store. Promising to showcase a "vibrant lineup of artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant games from developers of all sizes from around the world", we can expect to see "about 60" titles with some world premiere reveals, demo announcements, news, and more.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
Women-Led Games: Summer Game Fest Edition Showcase
WHEN: June 7 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST
Returning for its second year as a Summer Game Fest partner, The Women-Led Games Showcase will shine a spotlight on 39 games created by women-led development teams. You can expect to see deep dives on new games along with some release date announcements, and DLC reveals.
Where to watch: YouTube
Latin American Games Showcase
WHEN: June 7 at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST
The Latin American Games Showcase is returning to shine a light on video games being developed in the LATAM region and by Latin Americans. Set to show over 50 titles, this showcase will give us a first look at the future of Latin American video games.
Where to watch: YouTube
Southeast Asian Games Showcase
WHEN: June 7 at 1pm PDT / 3pm EDT / 8pm BST
The Southeast Asian Showcase puts the spotlight on games being developed in studios based in Southeast Asia or identify as SEAsian, including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and more). You can expect to see exclusive reveals, new trailers, and updates on over 45 Southeast Asian games. The showcase
Where to watch: YouTube
Future Games Show
WHEN: June 7 at 1pm PDT / 4pm EDT / 9pm BST
Following on from the spring showcase, The Future Game Show will be returning for an exciting summer showcase that will kick off on June 7. Hosted by Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer, you can expect to see world premieres, new game trailers, and developer interviews, with some big upcoming horror games set to be included such as Supermassive's Directive 8020 and Blumhouse's Crisol: Theater of Idols.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
Green Games Showcase
WHEN: June 7 at 1pm PDT / 4pm EDT / 9pm BST
Summer Game Fest is set to host the first ever Green Games showcase lead by not-for-profit organization PlanetPlay. The show will highlight a selection of games across all platforms that are leading the way in environmental engagement - whether that be through raising awareness in-game, or those that drive sustainability - and spotlight the games industry's growing commitment to the environment.
Where to watch: YouTube
Frosty Games Fest
WHEN: June 7 at 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT / 12am BST (June 8)
Frosty Games Fest is dedicated to showcasing "the coolest" upcoming games made in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as updates on recently released games from ANZ based development teams.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
Sunday, June 8
Xbox Games Showcase 2025
WHEN: June 8, 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST
The Xbox Games Showcase is also returning this year, with a livestream set to air on June 8 that promises to give us a first look at some exciting upcoming Xbox Series X games from "first-party studios, in addition to incredible new titles from our third-party partners across the globe".
Alongside fresh reveals, we can also expect to see updates about previously announced games. With lots of future releases that fall under the Xbox Game Studios list, there's lots of possibilities for this showcase - with the chance at seeing the likes of everything from Fable 4 to Perfect Dark and State of Decay 3 (to name just a few potential appearances).
Where to watch: YouTube
The Outer Worlds 2 Direct
WHEN: Directly after the Xbox Games Showcase 2025
Not unlike the Starfield Direct and the Black Ops 6 Direct in years past, the Xbox Games Showcase will once again be immediately followed by a dedicated showcase that puts the spotlight on a big upcoming release. This time around, we're getting an Outer Worlds 2 Direct, which will give us an in-depth look at the highly anticipated sequel to 2019's The Outer Worlds from Avowed developer, Obsidian Entertainment.
Where to watch: YouTube
PC Gaming Show
WHEN: June 8 at 12pm PT / 3pm EDT / 8pm BST
The PC Gaming show is returning to give us an exciting look at some upcoming PC games set to release in the future. Set to feature "over 50 games on PC, Steam Deck, Linux and MacOS", we can expect "world premieres, exclusive announcements, updates and developer interviews" during the stream, from the likes of Failbetter Games, Ubisoft, and more.
Where to watch: YouTube / Twitch
Monday, June 9
Death Stranding Game Premiere showcase
WHEN: June 9 at 7pm PDT / 10pm EDT / 3am BST (June 10)
Geoff Keighley is set to host a game premiere for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. With a live demonstration of the upcoming sequel, Keighley will be joined by Hideo Kojima and some of the game's cast as they show off the game in action.
Where to watch: YouTube
Black Voices in Gaming
WHEN: June 9 at 9pm PDT / 12am EDT (June 10) / 5am BST (June 10)
Black Voice in Gaming is a showcase that spotlights games and music from Black creators around the world. You can expect to see world premiere reveals as well as interviews with developers and creatives.
Where to watch: YouTube
Look ahead to more exciting releases on the way with our roundup of upcoming Switch games and upcoming Switch 2 games.
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