Preparations are in full swing in Los Angeles for one of the year’s most significant gaming events: On June 6, 2025, Summer Game Fest will commence its next phase. The venue will once again be the YouTube Theater, with the kickoff slated for 11:00 p.m. local time. Host Geoff Keighley guarantees a blend of world debuts, new trailers, and the first gameplay footage from upcoming blockbuster titles during his live presentation. As is tradition, the event will be broadcast globally on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, X, and TikTok.
Stage, beats & bits – the summer of gaming kicks off
Immediately after the kickoff, the “Play Days” will commence, featuring a three-day hands-on segment for trade press and content creators. More than 40 publishers will showcase their latest titles, a format that has proven to be particularly beneficial for developers and journalists in recent years. A standout highlight this time will be playable preview versions of select AAA games, with initial reviews anticipated to be released over the same weekend.
Summer Game Fest 2025: Industry insights & unexpected new formats
With a new initiative, Summer Game Fest 2025 is offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access: for the first time, the lineup will include a business-to-business format specifically tailored for industry decision-makers. In discussions and roundtables, experts will address today’s critical issues, including artificial intelligence in game development, cloud-based distribution channels, and the obstacles faced by independent studios. The format will be curated by Keighley and Christopher Dring, the former editor-in-chief of GamesIndustry.biz.
Simultaneously, an entire weekend of partner events is unfolding. The Future Games Show on June 7 will unveil over 40 games, hosted by renowned voice actors Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer. The next day, Microsoft will also conduct the Xbox Games Showcase, featuring new content on “The Outer Worlds 2” and possible surprises regarding Game Pass offerings. June 8 promises not only new titles but also strategic insights into the gaming market for the years ahead. Attendees who follow all the events will gain a thorough understanding of the future gaming landscape – compact, interconnected, and visionary.