The Summer Game Fest 2024 schedule is gathering steam, with the official dates for Geoff Keighley's gaming extravaganza now confirmed. Despite E3 now being officially dead, publishers and developers alike are keeping the E3 season alive by basically transitioning to Summer Game Fest and still putting on showcases during the same period.
That's what you'll find below, where we'll go over how the Summer Game Fest schedule 2024 is shaping up, from the big presentations including Summer Game Fest Live to other digital showcases such as the Future Games Show and the Wholesome Direct.
Recent updates
Last update we added in the timings and date for the PC Gaming Show, and adjusted the at a glance view to reflect that.
What is Summer Game Fest?
Summer Game Fest was once a competitor to the big E3 gaming conference held every year in June. The event, organized and presented by Geoff Keighley (of Game Awards fame), begins with a big live stream and then becomes host to exclusive game previews and other announcements.
However, since E3 was officially confirmed completely, permanently dead, at the tail end of 2023 after a whopping 28 years by organizers ESA, Summer Game Fest has now become the de facto E3 replacement.
The event is happening again this year, with companion events like Day of the Devs and our very own Future Games Show happening alongside Keighley's own live event.
Summer Game Fest dates 2024
When is Summer Game Fest?
Summer Game Fest Live will be held on Thursday, June 7, with SGF Play Days - "an invite-only media and influence event" offering hands-on previews with new games scheduled for June 8-10.
At a glance
| Showcase | Date | PDT | EDT | BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Game Fest Live | June 7 | 2PM | 5PM | 10PM |
| Day of the Devs | June 7 | Straight after SGF Live | Straight after SGF Live | Straight after SGF Live |
| Future Games Show | June 8 | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| PC Gaming Show | June 9 | 1PM | 4PM | 9PM |
| Ubisoft Forward | June 10 | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Wholesome Games | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| IGN Live | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Summer Game Fest showcases 2024
Below we'll gather together everyone who's confirmed that they're taking part in the Summer Game Fest schedule for 2024. We're still waiting to see if Ubisoft, Xbox, Bethesda, Nintendo and co. will take part this year, but we'll keep this page updated with all the latest as it happens.
Summer Game Fest Live
WHEN: June 7 at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 10PM BST
Summer Game Fest Live 2024 is appropriately kicking off the Summer Game Fest schedule 2024 with promises of new game announcements, first-looks, and trailers. There's no word on any specific partners yet, but we'll bring you more details as we have them.
Watch on: YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and TikTok
Day of the Devs: SGF Edition
WHEN: Straight after Summer Game Fest Live
This year's Day of the Devs: SGF Edition will feature more than a dozen indie titles that celebrate "the creativity, diversity and magic of video games". It'll air directly after the Summer Game Fest showcase, so just stay tuned for a dose of Double Fine and IAm8Bit presented goodness.
Watch on: YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and TikTok
Future Games Show Summer Showcase
WHEN: June 8 - timing TBC
Our own Future Games Show Summer Showcase is returning for 2024. Although we're not quite ready to announce anything further, we'll bring you more info as soon as we can. For now, get this date in your diary!
Watch on: YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and TikTok
PC Gaming Show
WHEN: June 9 at 1pm PDT / 4pm EDT / 9pm BST / 10pm CEST
The PC Gaming Show, from our sister site PC Gamer, is also making a comeback for 2024 and it's also celebrating its 10th year. Happy Birthday, PC Gaming Show! The showcase will feature over 50 games, including some world premieres, exclusive announcements, developer interviews, and other such excitement.
Watch on: YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and TikTok
Ubisoft Forward
WHEN: June 10 - timing TBC
Ubisoft has confirmed that its Ubisoft Forward event is returning for 2024 on June 10. Although the announcement was very light on the details, but we'd imagine that you should expect to see Star Wars Outlaws (release date still set for TBC 2024) and Assassin's Creed Red there.
Wholesome Direct
WHEN: Date and Time TBC
The Wholesome Direct from the folks over at Wholesome Games is coming back for 2024 too. It's a full length showcase that'll feature "exclusive footage and announcements from cute and cozy indie games". Expect more details on that soon.
Watch on: YouTube
IGN Live
WHEN: June 7-9, exact timings still TBC
This year, as another big name vying to replace E3, IGN is hosting IGN Live, which is what it's calling an in-person, three-day fan event. The site states it will feature "gaming and entertainment creators, developers, publishers, and enthusiasts," but hasn't yet confirmed its official exhibitors. It will include live IGN shows, tournaments, "first looks" at new releases, and some panels too though.
