The Summer Game Fest 2025 countdown has officially kicked off, and it looks like it will be a packed week. With the Nintendo Switch 2 lighting up the gaming scene yesterday (June 5, 2025), SGF arrives right on cue with a week of reveals, surprises, and long-awaited updates.
From major showcases like Summer Game Fest Live and Xbox Games Showcase to beloved events like Day of the Devs, June 6 to June 9, 2025, is shaping up to be a four-day sprint through everything new in gaming. Here’s exactly when the big event begins and what else is lining up around it.
The headline show is set for Friday, June 6, 2025, 5 PM ET and will run for approximately two hours.
You can stream the showcase on The Game Awards’ YouTube and Twitch channels. A countdown timer will appear before it starts. Don’t worry if you miss it — you can watch it later via the archive. Here’s how that lines up around the world:
That’s when Geoff Keighley’s presentation kicks off, featuring game trailers, updates, and developer interviews.
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The event will likely highlight new video game announcements, trailers, and updates. A reveal for Resident Evil 9 from Capcom is likely. Other anticipated titles include Splinter Cell Remake, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, Judas, and more.
Some games like South of Midnight and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 may get DLC news.
Note: The entries are speculative and thus unconfirmed.
While the Sony State of Play on June 4 at 5 PM ET has already happened, there’s plenty more coming in the SGF. The event has a packed lineup beyond just the big names. Here’s the full schedule for all the key showcases:
