Summer Game Fest
When is Summer Game Fest 2024: where to watch, how long it lasts, conferences, and everything from Geoff Keighley’s event
Summer Game Fest has taken the spot as the biggest video game event right in the middle of the year. Here’s everything you need to know about it
The balance of the video game industry has been disturbed. Once working like clockwork, summer was “The” time of the year for every company and developer to showcase their new games, their consoles, and their biggest projects for the coming year. But a pandemic later, and with interests clashing, a power vacuum has been created. And Summer Game Fest is here to claim the throne.
The event, organized by industry veteran and journalist extraordinaire Geoff Keighley, is preparing to bring fans all over the world its 5th edition, set to begin on June 7, 2024 with a live showcase of announcements, world premieres, and updates on some of the industry’s biggest players. As is to be expected, many developers will make use of the event to share news about new and upcoming games, capturing the attention of gamers of all kinds. We’ve gathered all of the information we’ve come across in this article, and will continue to update it with everything that is announced in the months running up to the beginning of the event.
Where to watch Summer Game Fest 2024
Summer Game Fest 2024 will kick off with a live showcase, which will be streamed live from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, California. Everything starts on June 7, 2024, with the show going live at 2pm PDT/ 5pm EDT. You’ll be able to attend the event in person, with tickets going on sale on May 7, 2024. However, everyone can watch the live stream through the usual platforms:
How long does Summer Game Fest 2024 last?
The Summer Game Fest 2024 showcase will have an estimated runtime of two hours.
Summer Game Fest 2024 Conferences
In the coming months, the organizers of SGF 2024 will confirm the companies, publishers, and all the participants that will be at the event, in addition to the activities that will take place beyond the main conference. Meanwhile, SGF PlayDays will be an in-person invite-only event taking place in an as-of-yet undisclosed location in downtown Los Angeles, on June 8-10.
Day of the Devs: SGF Edition
The SGF showcase will be immediately followed by a Day of the Devs showcase This show is presented by Double Fine alongside iam8bit, and is typically focused on indie games.
Future Games Show Summer Showcase, June 8
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase will return on Saturday, June 8 (times TBC). Featuring more than 40 exciting upcoming games on PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC, the broadcast will be the most ambitious showcase yet on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, X, TikTok and GamesRadar.
PC Gaming Show, June 9
The PC Gaming Show returns on Sunday, June 9 at 1pm PDT / 4pm EDT / 9pm BST / 10pm CEST. The show will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, Steam and Bilibili. This summer’s broadcast marks the tenth anniversary of the PC Gaming Show and will feature a packed roster of reveals, celebrations and surprises.