June 3rd 2024.
The highly anticipated Summer Game Fest, hosted by Geoff Keighley, is finally here and it officially kicks off this Friday. However, this year's event may be a bit quieter than usual due to the cancellation of E3 and the ongoing pandemic. Summer Game Fest has now become the new standard for gaming announcements in a post-pandemic world.
Under the umbrella of Summer Game Fest, there will be numerous presentations including Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase and Ubisoft Forward. But everything will kick off with an extended event hosted by none other than the creator of The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley. This year marks the fifth edition of the event, which first started back in 2020, and it promises to bring a slew of new game announcements and updates for previously revealed titles.
You may be wondering, what can we expect to see at this year's Summer Game Fest? Well, let's take a look at all the confirmed, rumored, and likely candidates for the main show.
During a recent Twitch Q&A, Geoff Keighley shared some exciting news about the upcoming show, confirming the presence of several highly anticipated titles. Fans of Palworld, the breakout hit from January, can look forward to an update on the game, which may include a PvP mode. We also have ReFantazio, a new RPG from the creators of Persona, set in a medieval fantasy world and slated for release on October 16 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Capcom will also be showcasing more of their upcoming game, Monster Hunter Wilds, after its gameplay trailer was revealed in Sony's State of Play. This highly anticipated game is the first main entry in the series since 2021's Monster Hunter Rise and is set to release next year.
But that's not all, 2K has announced that they will be revealing "the next iteration in one of 2K's biggest and most beloved franchises" at the showcase. This could mean anything from a new Mafia or Borderlands game to the next installment in the Bioshock series.
Other confirmed titles include Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero, VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, The First Descendant, Honkai Star Rail, and the Among Us animated series. And there are even more games expected from other confirmed partners such as Epic Games, EA, Sega, and Thunderful, just to name a few.
But what about the games that won't be featured at Summer Game Fest? In the same Twitch Q&A, Keighley also mentioned a few titles that definitely won't be making an appearance, such as Kingdom Hearts 4, Metal Gear Solid Delta, Wolf Among Us 2, and a new trailer for GTA 6. When asked about the possibility of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Keighley seemed unsure, but didn't completely rule it out.
Overall, Keighley explained that the show will primarily focus on updates for existing games rather than new announcements, but there will still be some surprises in store.
There have also been rumors about some unannounced games that may make an appearance at Summer Game Fest. According to reliable leaker Midori, there will be more games from Sony studios shown at the event. And fans have been speculating about a potential collaboration between Lego and Horizon Zero Dawn, which may finally be announced.
Other rumors include a potential look at Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, as Keighley and creator Hideo Kojima have a longstanding friendship. Visions Of Mana, announced back in 2021, is also rumored to make an appearance, though it may also be featured at the Xbox Games Showcase.
And let's not forget about Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, which is expected to be shown in full. Fans are also buzzing about a possible new shooter from Valve, named Deadlock, which may be revealed at Summer Game Fest.
Excited yet? You can catch all the action on YouTube and Twitch starting this Friday, June 7 at 10pm BST in the UK or 2pm PT/5pm ET in the US.
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We can't wait to see what surprises are in store at this year's Summer Game Fest, which promises to be the closest thing to E3. And in other news, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been confirmed for Xbox One and PS4, but don't expect a new Game Pass tier. Plus, there are rumors that Microsoft may allow other companies to make next-gen Xbox consoles. Stay tuned for more updates on all the latest gaming news.
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