Essential Guide to June’s Major Gaming Events
It’s early June, and that means it’s time for video game event season once again. With E3 taking a break for a few years, a variety of showcases and presentations have stepped in to fill the gap, from major productions like Summer Game Fest Live to smaller events like Wholesome Games Direct.
For those who enjoy keeping up with gaming news, this is an exciting time of year. There’s a lot to absorb that will shape the gaming landscape for the rest of the year. However, without a central event like E3, it can be tricky to keep track of all the different happenings over the next several days.
Here’s a rundown of the key events we’ll be watching, along with their broadcast times. We’ll be covering all the announcements from this summer’s gaming event season, so stay tuned for the latest updates. There are even more events happening that we haven’t listed here, so for a more extensive overview, check out the events page for Summer Game Fest.
**June 2nd**
**PlayStation State of Play, 5PM ET**
Sony’s next State of Play virtual showcase kicks off on June 2nd at 5PM ET, and it promises to be substantial. The company has indicated that the show will feature “more than 60 minutes of updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals from top studios worldwide.” Expect a “closer look” at Marvel’s Wolverine, the highly anticipated title from Insomniac Games, set to launch on September 15th.
You can catch the State of Play on PlayStation’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
**June 5th**
**Summer Game Fest Live, 5PM ET**
Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the summer show returns on June 5th at 5PM ET. While Keighley hasn’t revealed any specific games yet, he often teases them on social media leading up to the event. Last year’s showcase included major reveals like Resident Evil Requiem and indie gems like Mixtape, so expect a mix of big franchise announcements and exciting indie titles.
Tune in to Summer Game Fest Live on The Game Awards’ YouTube channel.
**Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Digital Showcase, 7PM ET**
Immediately following Summer Game Fest Live, the indie-focused Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Digital Showcase kicks off at 7PM ET. The event will feature 20 games and 10 premieres, as announced on social media. With sponsors like Annapurna Interactive, Devolver Digital, and Studio MDHR (the creators of Cuphead), there’s a good chance of some exciting news.
Watch the Day of the Devs showcase on The Game Awards’ YouTube channel.
**June 6th**
**Wholesome Direct, 12PM ET**
The Wholesome Direct is all about “uplifting and cozy games,” featuring sponsors like Annapurna Interactive and Netflix. You can catch it on YouTube.
**Future Games Show Summer Showcase, 3PM ET**
This two-hour event will showcase new premieres, exclusive trailers, and an extended gameplay reveal of Exodus, a sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by former BioWare developers. Tune in on YouTube.
**June 7th**
**Xbox Games Showcase + Gears of War: E-Day Direct, 1PM ET**
The major Xbox showcase, the first under new Xbox head Asha Sharma, takes place on June 7th at 1PM ET. This could be a pivotal show, with updates on titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Minecraft Dungeons II. Microsoft has also confirmed more details on Fable, which has been delayed to February 2027. Following the showcase, there will be a dedicated event for Gears of War: E-Day, marking the first new mainline entry since 2019’s Gears 5.
Catch the Xbox Games Showcase on YouTube and Twitch.
**PC Gaming Show, 3PM ET**
PC Gamer’s PC Gaming Show will feature a packed lineup of reveals, demos, and fresh looks at upcoming games that are set to dominate the gaming news cycle in the coming months. Watch it on YouTube.
