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The 2025 Summer Showcase Schedule

by Marcus Stewart on Jun 03, 2025 at 03:31 PM

With the sun out and the temperature rising, it must be summer. That means it's time to stay cool indoors and watch a litany of gaming showcases airing throughout the season. Spearheaded by Summer Game Fest, we've created a schedule listing every notable showcase occurring over the coming months, the date and times they air, and a summary of what they entail. Some are the usual suspects, while other organizations are hosting a showcase for the first time. Be sure to bookmark this page, as it will be updated regularly as new events are announced and airdates are confirmed.

May 27

TinyBuild Connect

Start Time: 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube

What It Is: Indie publisher tinyBuild's dedicated showcase is set to reveal new trailers, demos, and launch dates for several titles. Confirmed games to appear include Kingmakers, Hello Neighbor 3, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, and Of Ash and Steel.

May 29

Thinky Games Direct

Start Time: 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. PT
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: As its name implies, Thinky Games is a website that features and promotes puzzle games of all shapes and sizes. It's first-ever Direct will do the same, featuring exclusive reveals, updates, and trailers for new puzzle games on the horizon.

Indie Quest

Start Time: 4 p.m. PT/7 pm. ET
How to Watch: YouTube

What It Is: If you're a JRPG fan, Indie Quest is the showcase for you. The debut event will host over 40 exclusive trailers for indie JRPGs (introduced by popular YouTube creators), including a tantalizing tease of a “must-see world premiere from a critically acclaimed studio."

May 31

The Horror Game Awards Summer Showcase

Start Time: 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube

What It Is: Founded in 2022, The Horror Game Awards celebrates the best games to scare your pants off, and its summer showcase provides a platform for upcoming scary titles, specifically from smaller/independent creators.

June 3

State of Unreal

Start Time: 6:30 a.m. PT/9:30 a.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: Airing as part of its live Unreal Fest from Orlando, FL, Epic will share what's next for Unreal Engine 5 and the publisher overall. The biggest news is that The Witcher IV will be featured as part of a technology showcase.

Best Indie Games Showcase

Start Time: 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. PT
How to Watch: YouTube

What It Is: The popular YouTube channel established itself as one of the most popular destinations for discovering indie games, and it gets to do so one more year in a larger showcase format. Games confirmed to appear include anticipated titles like Hotel Barcelona, Ruffy and the Riverside, Outbound, and Cattle Country.

The MIX Summer Game Showcase

Start Time: 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: The Guerrilla Collective is partnering with The Media Indie Exchange (MIX) for an online showcase. Expect new game announcements, reveals, and fresh looks at gameplay for upcoming titles.

June 4

Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase

Start Time: 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: The folks at Shacknews are holding their own indie games showcase. The event boasts exclusive trailers and reveals for over 20 titles.

PlayStation State of Play

Start Time: 2 p.m. ET/5 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: PlayStation's presentation will feature over 40 minutes of announcements for upcoming PS5 titles.

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June 6

Access-Ability Summer Showcase

Start Time: 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What Is It: Hosted by Laura Kate Dale, the third-annual showcase spotlights new and upcoming games created by disabled game developers. The event also highlights accessibility game features and settings, celebrating the industry's growing initiative to ensure every person can engage with gaming.

Summer Game Fest

Start Time: 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: The flagship showcase of the summer. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, expect a bevy of "World Premieres" and updates for current and upcoming titles, along with likely quite a few surprises.

Day of the Devs

Start Time: Immediately following Summer Game Fest
How to Watch: YouTube

What It Is: Arguably the premier indie showcase of the season, presented by Psychonauts/Brütal Legend developer Double Fine Productions and collectibles company iam8bit. Previous editions have showcased a litany of exciting and unique titles from smaller/independent developers from various backgrounds.

Devolver Direct: Ball x Pit: The Kenny Sun Story

Start Time: 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: Instead of holding its usual unhinged showcase highlighting multiple games, Devolver Digital is spotlighting a single new title instead: Ball x Pit: The Kenny Sun Story. We have no idea if this game is real or an elaborate joke, but we're looking forward to finding out.

IOI Showcase

Start Time: 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube

What It Is: IO Interactive is holding its first digital showcase to celebrate the studio's 25-year history. Expect details on new content updates for Hitman World of Assassination, the first full reveal for its long-awaited James Bond game, 007 First Light, and one last look at MindsEye (developed by Build A Rocket Boy) before its June 10 launch.

June 7

Wholesome Direct

Start Time: 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: Grab your favorite blanket and kick back with the most relaxed gaming showcase of the summer. A curated selection of roughly 60 titles, ranging from big companies to indie creators, will appear. The event will also provide updates on Wholesome Games Presents titles, Is This Seat Taken? and MakeRoom.

Women-Led Games Showcase

Start Time: 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: This showcase features 39 games developed by women creators and teams. Expect updates on announced titles and world premieres.

Latin American Games Showcase

Start Time: 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: This event, partnered with Summer Game Fest, features world premieres and updates for over 50 titles developed in Latin America.

IGN Live - Day 1 Livestream

Start Time: 12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: IGN's two-day live event will feature new game announcements and other updates on upcoming titles as well as interviews with developers.

Southeast Asian Games Showcase

Start Time: 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: Another Summer Game Fest affiliate event that will showcase over 45 titles created in Southeast Asia. Expect exclusive reveals, new trailers, and updates on

Future Games Show Summer Showcase

Start Time: 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: Voice actors Laura Bailey and Matt Mercer host this year's show, highlighting over 40 AAA and indie games. Notable announcements include a new trailer for Supermassive Games’ Directive 8020, an interview with developer Hangar 13 for Mafia: The Old Country, and a new trailer for Crisol: Theater of Idols from Blumhouse Games.

Green Games Showcase

Start Time: 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube

What It Is: Organized by PlanetPlay and hosted by games journalist Will Freeman, this new event showcases titles leading the charge in protecting and repairing the environment, whether through sustainability or raising awareness. The event also aims to help raise money throughout June to plant over 50,000 trees for reforestation efforts.

Frosty Games Fest

Start Time: 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: This first-of-its-kind showcase specifically spotlights games developed in Australia and New Zealand. As the organizers state, "It’s a hard time to make games right now, and the Frosty team believes the outstanding games from this part of the world deserve more attention. "

June 8

Xbox Games Showcase/The Outer Worlds 2 Direct

Start Time: 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What Is It: Xbox rolls out the ~~red~~ green carpet for its upcoming slate of games. Immediately following the show is a special broadcast dedicated to Obsidian Entertainment's The Outer Worlds 2.

IGN Live - Day 2 Livestream

Start Time: 12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: IGN's two-day live event will feature new game announcements, updates on upcoming titles, and interviews with developers.

PC Gaming Show

Start Time: 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube, Twitch

What It Is: PC Gamer's annual showcase will feature over 50 titles hitting PC, Mac, and Linux in 2025 and beyond. Developers/Publishers confirmed to appear include Ubisoft, Devolver Digital, Astra Logical, and Failbetter Games.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Game Premiere

Start Time: 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube

What It Is: Airing live from the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, Geoff Keighley hosts this special presentation of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Director Hideo Kojima, alongside "special guests," will participate in a panel discussion while fans will be treated to a new gameplay demonstration.

June 9

Black Voices In Gaming

Start Time: 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube

What It Is: The annual showcase celebrating Black game creators (and their games) from around the world makes its return.

July 11

The UploadVR Summer Showcase

Start Time: 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET
How to Watch: YouTube

What Is It: UploadVR's big event promotes emerging virtual reality titles across various platforms, including exclusive announcements and first looks at upcoming titles.

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