After the success of Summer Game Fest 2023, Geoff Keighley has announced the return of the event with even more exciting showcases and game announcements. The recent Summer Game Fest 2023 had an impressive array of game reveals and updates from third-party partners, and Keighley plans to continue this annual tradition in place of E3. This event was established by Keighley in 2020, following the cancellation of E3 and Gamescom during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, it was created in response to E3 and the controversial changes made by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) at that time. Since its inception three years ago, Summer Game Fest has consistently held an annual showcase, while the ESA has yet to host a physical E3 event in recent years. The 2023 showcase featured exciting announcements and trailers from various partners, including HoYoverse, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, and Square Enix. Viewers around the world were impressed with the event, and Keighley has promised more major announcements for fans in 2024.
Summer Game Fest fans can look forward to an exciting return in June 2024, as confirmed by Keighley. The in-person Play Days event will also make a comeback, allowing industry professionals and media to get their hands on the latest games of the year after the live showcase. Keighley hinted at new records being set during this year's event, likely due to the surge in overall viewership on its official YouTube and Twitch channels. To learn more about Summer Game Fest 2024, fans are advised to stay tuned for upcoming announcements from Keighley himself on Twitter and the official Summer Game Fest website.
The positive reception of Summer Game Fest 2024's announcement is a testament to the success of last year's event. Fans have expressed their excitement and anticipation for what the upcoming show will bring, with some hopeful that it will address previous criticisms on the lack of representation. Despite the cancellation of E3 2023, Summer Game Fest 2023 did not disappoint, as it featured exciting announcements such as Honkai: Star Rail and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PlayStation 5. Moreover, the stage reveal of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 further fueled the enthusiasm of fans. Looking forward, fans can expect more exciting news at The Game Awards 2023, which will also be hosted by Geoff Keighley in December.