Summer Game Fest 2025 returns from June 6 to June 9, featuring over 15 major showcases packed with world premieres, gameplay reveals, and developer interviews. The four-day event will stream globally on YouTube, Twitch, and other platforms, with in-person events in Los Angeles.

Where to Watch

• YouTube: Primary hub for 4K/60 fps streams
• Twitch: Includes ASL interpretation for the Xbox Showcase
• Other platforms: Simulcasts on X (Twitter), TikTok, Steam

In-person: Limited seating for SGF Live and Death Stranding 2 in Los Angeles

Participating Publishers and Developers

Over 55+ studios are confirmed to appear at Summer Game Fest 2025. These include:

• Microsoft / Xbox
• Epic Games
• Obsidian Entertainment
• Double Fine
• Wholesome Games
• Ubisoft
• Devolver Digital
• PC Gamer
• iam8bit
• Nintendo
• PlanetPlay

Expect additional surprise participants from major third-party publishers like Sony, Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Capcom, and a wave of indie labels.

What to Expect: Most Anticipated Reveals & Rumors

While official lists are tightly under wraps, insiders and leakers suggest we may see:

• Fable 4 – A new trailer and potential gameplay showcase.
• Perfect Dark – The first detailed gameplay look since its announcement.
• State of Decay 3 – A deeper dive into its mechanics and world.
• The Outer Worlds 2 – Confirmed for a full gameplay reveal.
• Unreal Engine 5 Titles – Demos pushing the boundaries of photorealism.
• Death Stranding 2 – Kojima’s surreal sequel returns with new gameplay, and cast.
• GTA 6? – While not confirmed, speculation is high that Rockstar may finally drop new footage or a release window.

Indie showcases will likely surface future hits similar to Hades, Cult of the Lamb, and Viewfinder, many of which could receive instant demos or shadow releases.

Why Summer Game Fest Matters

Without E3, Summer Game Fest has fully emerged as the marking event in the middle of the year for gamers. It is more than simply an aggregate of announcements; it is a masterful stage where studios set the tone for the months to come and influencers and fans customarily come together to speculate about the undiscovered highlights.

If new whispers regarding next generation hardware, new IPs, and other updates of long awaited changes have anything to go by, then SGF 2025 has the potential to be one of the most impactful years ever. No matter whether you are a console loyalist, modder PC enthusiast or a handheld gamer, it seems like there is a treat coming out.