This weekend is the start of Summer Game Fest 2024, a four day stretch where various companies and groups will host showcases and broadcasts to show off upcoming video games. But just when are these various events and how can you watch them?
No worries, I’ve gathered all of the information you need to keep up with all of this year’s not-E3 Summer Game Fest live stream showcases including dates and times for the various broadcasts. I’ve also included a section on what to expect from this year’s events if you’re interested.
Not-E3 2024 live stream calendar
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Summer Game Fest 2024 | June 7 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET |
| Day of the Devs | June 7 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET |
| Devolver Direct | June 7 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET |
| Future of Play Direct | June 8 at 8am PT / 11am ET |
| Wholesome Direct | June 8 at 9am PT / 12pm ET |
| Latin American Games Showcase | June 8 at 10am PT / 1pm ET |
| Women Led Games Showcase | June 8 at 12:30pm PT / 2:30pm ET |
| Future Games Show Summer Showcase | June 8 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET |
| Xbox Games Showcase & Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct | June 9 at 10am PT / 1pm ET |
| PC Gaming Show | June 9 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET |
| Ubisoft Forward | June 10 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET |
How to watch Summer Game Fest 2024
TUNE IN: June 7 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET
How to watch Xbox Games Showcase 2024
TUNE IN: June 9 at 10am PT / 1pm ET
NOTE: Xbox Games Showcase 2024 will be immediately followed by the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct.
There are multiple places to watch the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 live stream due to the fact that the now acquired Bethesda and Activision Games accounts are still active. Outside of YouTube and Twitch, you can also watch the broadcast on Facebook.
What to expect from Summer Game Fest 2024 and Xbox Games Showcase 2024
Our own Jez Corden has already written out a detailed article on what to expect from the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, so I suggest giving that a thorough read if you’re interested.
Otherwise, I think it’s a good idea to keep video game expectations low this year. After all, it’s been a rather rough time in the gaming industry, full of dev layoffs and economic struggles. Not to mention, Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards host/founder, Geoff Keighley, has already warned people not to expect a “one more thing” reveal this year (thanks VG247). For those who need a refresher, historically, the most highly anticipated game trailer or an exciting new game announcement has been reserved until the very end as a way to end the showcase on a high note and this is what’s meant by a “one more thing” reveal.
We’ve also be told not to expect Kingdom Hearts 4, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, The Wolf Among Us 2, Judas, or any Five Nights at Freddy’s titles at this year’s Summer Game Fest. (thanks Rock, Paper, Shotgun).
You can also check out our list of upcoming Xbox games and upcoming PC games to get a fuller idea for what might be shown during these live streams.
Game companies that will be at Summer Game Fest 2024
The official Summer Game Fest 2024 website lists these companies as partners, which means many of them will likely take part in game announcements and other news. They are listed in alphabetical order:
- 2K
- Amazing Seasun Games
- Amazon Games
- Annapurna Interactive
- Arc Games
- Atari
- Atlus
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Blumhouse Games
- Bokeh Game Studio
- Capcom
- Day of the Devs
- Deep Silver
- Devolver Digital
- Discord
- Dolby
- Electronic Arts
- Embark Studios
- Epic Games
- Focus Entertainment
- Funcom
- HoyoVerse
- iam8bit Inc.
- Indie Angels
- Innersloth
- Iron Mace
- Jyamma Games
- Level Infinite
- Magic: The Gathering/Wizards of the Coast
- Meta Quest
- NCSoft
- NetEase Games
- Netflix Games
- Nexon
- Niantic
- Party Animals
- Plaion
- PlayStation
- Pocket Pair
- Private Division
- Razer
- Riot Games
- S-Game
- Samsung Gaming Hub
- Sega
- SNK
- Steam
- Sunblink
- Supercell
- Thunderful
- Timi Studio Group
- Torn Banner
- Ubisoft
- Uncapped Games
- Warner Bros. Games
- Xbox
