Summer Game Conference Schedule 2025: Every Showcase And How To Watch
Several gaming showcases are gearing up to show what's next for the industry.
Summer is typically a great time to head outside, enjoy the warmer weather, and work on your tan, but if you're into video games, it's also a season of announcements. Similar to previous years, various developers and publishers are gearing up to reveal what they're working on, as they'll be taking to the internet for a series of livestreams. From indie games to upcoming AAA releases, the next couple of months are going to be a busy--but entertaining--time in the industry.
If you're looking to stay up to date on when these livestreams are being held, we'll be keeping track of everything and updating this post whenever a new livestream is announced. For now, there's a lot to look forward to already as Geoff Keighley's annual Summer Game Fest, the feel-good Wholesome Direct, and the Xbox Games Showcase are all confirmed for this year. A few other events are also coming even sooner--a clever move that will allow these respective initiatives more time to shine.
Here's a closer look at everything on the way.
May 22
Warhammer Skulls
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 9 AM
- ET: 12 PM
- BST: 5 PM
For all things grimdark in video games, the Warhammer Skulls livestream is the place to be. Once again hosted by actor Rahul Kohli, this year's livestream will explore in-development games, provide updates on existing titles, and it will include a few surprises.
Six One Indie Showcase
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 8:50 AM
- ET: 11:50 AM
- BST: 4:50 PM
If you're feeling jaded by the current AAA scene, there are several showcases focused specifically on indie games that you can tune into. Six One Indie is one such example, as it's a celebration of games and the developers who make them. For this one, you can expect 48 indie games to be seen in this 75-minute show.
May 29
Indie Quest
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 4 PM
- ET: 7 PM
- BST: 12 AM (May 30)
This year will see a new digital showcase debut, as Indie Quest is aiming to be a spotlight for independently developed JRPGs. The games have been curated by YouTube channel The Gaming Shelf, and each title will be introduced by popular YouTube creators. For the first showcase, you can expect over 40 exclusive game trailers and one of these will be a world premiere from a "critically acclaimed" studio.
June 6
Access-Ability Summer Showcase
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 8 AM
- ET: 11 AM
- BST: 4 PM
This annual showcase is focused on games made by disabled developers and the accessibility options available in each one. Previous Access-Ability livestreams have not only highlighted these initiatives, but they've also examined how accessibility in video games can be improved upon.
Summer Game Fest
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 2 PM
- ET: 5 PM
- BST: 10 PM
The big all-rounder of the summer gaming season, the Geoff Keighley-hosted Summer Game Fest covers everything from big-budget games to smaller titles. Now in its sixth year, the platform-agnostic showcase will take place from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Day of the Devs
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 4 PM
- ET: 7 PM
- BST: 12 AM (June 7)
Right after Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs will return for another digital showcase. Last year's show saw games like UFO 50, Zoochosis, Cozy Grove 2, and more highlighted, so this could be another year full of previews focused on potential hits.
June 7
Wholesome Direct
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 9 AM
- ET: 12 PM
- BST: 5 PM
Anyone looking to check out upcoming games with good vibes and cozy settings can tune into the Wholesome Direct showcase on June 7. This has been a charming highlight on the gaming event calendar for several years now.
Future Games Show
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 1 PM
- ET: 4 PM
- BST: 9 PM
This year's Future Games Show will be hosted by Laura Bailey (Abby from The Last of Us) and Matthew Mercer (Vincent Valentine from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth). As usual, you can expect world premieres, exclusive game demos, developer interviews, and new trailers from a wide variety of studios. Some of the highlights here will be new trailers for Supermassive Games’ Directive 8020 and Crisol: Theater of Idols from Blumhouse Games, as well as an interview with Mafia: The Old Country developer Hangar 13.
June 8
Xbox Games Showcase
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 10 AM
- ET: 1 PM
- BST: 6 PM
2025 has been a great year so far for Xbox--thanks to releases like South of Midnight and Doom: The Dark Ages--and June will see more details on in-development games revealed. This will cover first-party games and third-party-partner productions, so we're hoping to see what's next for franchises like Perfect Dark, Gears of War, and Forza.
The Outer Worlds 2 Direct
Where to watch
When to watch
- After the Xbox Games Showcase
Bookending the Xbox Games Showcase will be a livestream dedicated entirely to The Outer Worlds 2. New gameplay and details on the sci-fi RPG for Xbox Series X|S and PC will be revealed, and the game is currently expected to launch at some point in 2025.
PC Gaming Show
Where to watch
When to watch
- PT: 12 PM
- ET: 3 PM
- BST: 8 PM
We don't know what we'll be seeing at the PC Gaming Show this year, but we do know there are going to be a lot of games shown off here. The event is promising new looks at over 50 games, including world-premiere trailers and developer interviews.
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