The 2024 Summer Game Fest is scheduled to be held on Friday, June 7 and will feature two hours of gaming announcements and updates. In spite of criticism surrounding Summer Game Fest 2023, audiences are excited to see what this year's event will have in store for the video game industry.

Created by game journalist Geoff Keighley, Summer Game Fest began as an online replacement for E3 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the event's popularity, Keighley decided to keep the event running as an annual showcase, with Summer Game Fest now considered by many to be among the top gaming events of the year.

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In a tweet shared by the official Summer Game Fest account, it has been confirmed that this year's show will be held on Friday, June 7 at 2 PM PT. The event will feature two hours of "what's next in gaming" and will be livestreamed from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. In previous years, the event has included major game trailers and industry reveals, so many audiences are already marking their calendars for the big day. Some of the major showcases from last year's Summer Game Fest included gameplay of Alan Wake 2 and Mortal Kombat 1, as well as early looks at now-popular games like Palworld and Lies of P. While there have not yet been any confirmations on which games or studios will be present for Summer Game Fest 2024, the event is already building hype among eager fans.

Summer Game Fest 2024 Date and Time

• Friday, June 7 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET

With the season of video game showcases rapidly approaching, audiences are once again excited for the big announcements that have become synonymous with Summer Game Fest. With E3 officially coming to an end, Summer Game Fest is viewed by many as the cornerstone of summertime gaming updates from AAA studios and indie developers. Major companies like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo continue to host their own events, though many games that appear at these independent showcases sometimes pop up with further details and updates at Summer Game Fest. Audiences already have a number of major titles to look forward to this year, and interested fans will want to stay tuned for updates on what's to come at Summer Game Fest 2024.

Gaming events have evolved over the years, largely moving from in-person conventions to livestreamed showcases. Major video game events continue to draw massive crowds and viewership, and Summer Game Fest continues to grow in scope, impressing wider audiences and becoming a pillar of the video game industry.