Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest – aka not-E3 – is set to begin this evening at 5 p.m. EDT, and if you’ve been following it, you probably already know that Keighley has been downplaying the show, telling press to expect not major reveals of new games but rather updates and trailers for existing games. That’s probably going to suit the MMORPG fanbase just fine, however, as we’re expecting news from Amazon’s New World (yeah, leaks, we know, sigh), Funcom’s Dune Awakening, Tencent, Nexon, Riot, NetEase, and plenty more. In fact, MOP’s Andrew Ross is on the ground at this weekend’s event, so we’ll have even more coming as the embargoes lift over the next week.
We’ll be updating this post with the highlights of tonight’s keynote show as they happen, so refresh a few times if you’re watching along (or not) at home.
Harry Potter Quidditch Champions is launching September 3rd on console and PC. “Fans and gamers will be able to immerse themselves into the enchanting world of Quidditch through solo play, cooperative online matches with friends or in competitive online player vs. player games. Featuring iconic wizarding world locations, characters, and references that fans will love, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions highlights the rush of flying across legendary arenas as either a Beater, Chaser, Keeper or Seeker in a variety of modes.”
Indie one-man team Two Star Games reveals Cuffbust, a multiplayer prison-break game. MOP’s Andrew, who’s in the audience at the show, tells us that it got a solid reception from attendees.
Post-apocalyptic multiplayer open-world survival game @OnceHuman_ is set to release on July 9, 2024!
Pre-download the limited-time demo on Steam now and get ready to dive into the unknown. https://t.co/A2Tc8VNhlP #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/7nw8AnKp9L
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
Enjoy the reveal of Paper Cult’s next game, Tears of Metal! @papercultgames #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/N4QyacamLT
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
Check out the new trailer for @BATTLE_CRUSH !
📅 Early Access starts June 27th
🎮 Available on Steam, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch
📝 Pre-register now at https://t.co/fDe5ZmZu2a for exclusive rewards
#SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/z2CupXlb2m— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
Save the date: July 2, 2024! That's when The @FirstDescendant finally launches. Wishlist now and get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate looter shooter experience. Be one of the very first Descendants this July.
Wishlist Now ➡️ https://t.co/PiSgCl2ARF pic.twitter.com/hYVb8CtfyN
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
Victoria Tran (@TheVTran) and Forest Willard (@forte_bass) from Innersloth are here to reveal their new indie publishing label… Outersloth! #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/h0h5mByRbr
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
The new Dune: Awakening story cinematic reveals a key moment that changes everything! #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/MzDaTNSlpa
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
Buckle up for Season 3 of THE FINALS on JUNE 13.
Sharpen your katanas and see you in Kyoto. ⚔️#REACHTHEFINALS pic.twitter.com/NF2Hy9IlxP
— THE FINALS (@reachthefinals) June 7, 2024
The eternal isle beckons you … New World: Aeternum from @amazongames is coming to PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC on Oct. 15, 2024 pic.twitter.com/qX6hHzMCsD
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
The unforgiving fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure Dark and Darker is now live on both Steam and Epic Games Store today! #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/UwVx3GhaYl
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
#HyperLightBreaker releases in Steam Early Access later this summer!
Enter the Overgrowth with two friends. Explore open worlds, collect gear and fight brutal monsters in this brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise.
Wishlist today ➡️ https://t.co/1CrtMiPRuE pic.twitter.com/xRxEcG668v
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
Party Animals isn’t new, but it looks like the critters have powered up.
There’s never been a better time to check out @party_animals! The game has come a long way since its release. Can you notice what is new in this trailer compared to nine months ago? pic.twitter.com/rcccHvbnS5
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
Is Skate a multiplayer trick skateboard game? We’re here for it.
Here’s a new look at @Skate from @EA! #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/BmIKud0tYG
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
Here’s the first major update announcement for @Palworld_EN – a whole new island is coming! #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/jW3OU7rbHH
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
Console Limited Beta is on its way. Sign up today for your chance to play.
📝: https://t.co/4qdXRyKvXD pic.twitter.com/GxLUhwCTYi
— VALORANT (@VALORANT) June 7, 2024
Monster Hunter series Producer, Mr. Ryozo Tsujimoto is here to share a very special @monsterhunter Wilds trailer! #SummerGameFest pic.twitter.com/I7wvv9xhvr
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) June 7, 2024
And that’s a wrap folks!
