The Ultimate Guide to Summer Game Fest: All the Rumors and Confirmed Updates

It's that time of year again, as the summer gaming showcase season is in full swing. Kicking things off was the 2023 PlayStation Showcase in May, and now the highly anticipated 2023 Summer Game Fest, hosted by Geoff Keighley, is just around the corner. Gamers around the world are eagerly awaiting the June 8 event, which will be partially in-person and streamed worldwide. With Summer Game Fest taking over E3's spot for 2023, expectations are high for the quality of the show's content. Numerous high-profile games have already been confirmed to have trailers, interviews, and direct gameplay footage at the event, alongside a list of over forty partner companies. While it remains unclear whether all the partner companies will participate in the opening conference, there are sure to be many exciting game announcements at this year's Summer Game Fest.

Everything Confirmed To Be At Summer Game Fest

As Summer Game Fest draws nearer, more and more titles have been confirmed to make an appearance at the event. Fans can expect a full reveal of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3, featuring a "Wilds" theme, as well as EA's Immortals of Aveum and the new MMO Throne and Liberty. While the main focus will be on games, there are some exceptions, such as the airing of a trailer for the third season of Netflix's The Witcher and the appearance of The Last of Us TV show in 2022.

Among the most anticipated titles at the event is Cyberpunk 2077, which will showcase its Phantom Liberty expansion in detail and may even announce a release date. Alan Wake 2 will also make its gameplay premiere at the show after having been recently revealed at the PlayStation Showcase. Both Mortal Kombat 1 and Baldur's Gate 3 are also set to debut their first gameplay, with official channels hyping up the reveals for fans.

Some upcoming games have already been confirmed for Summer Game Fest, but there are still more to come. In addition to the main titles, there are also some interesting miscellaneous games that will be featured. For example, there's Palworld, a Pokemon-like open-world game with a satirical twist. Another game to look out for is Lies of P, a Soulslike game inspired by Pinocchio. As the conference approaches, more teasers are likely to be dropped, so make sure to follow Summer Game Fest on social media to stay up to date.

Games Rumored To Appear At Summer Game Fest

It's anyone's guess as to what surprises will be unveiled at the two hour-long Summer Game Fest Showcase, given the involvement of over forty partners. However, fans are eagerly anticipating the appearance of Kojima Productions, as Hideo Kojima has a track record of making appearances at Geoff Keighley's events. Despite Kojima's recent projects being primarily associated with PlayStation or Xbox, fans are hoping for a glimpse of Death Stranding 2, the Xbox project tentatively titled Overdose, a completely new project, or perhaps even nothing at all. Only time will tell.

Attendees of Geoff Keighley's shows can always expect to see titles from FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, and this year is no exception. Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of FromSoftware's latest title, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, set to release in August, and it's highly likely that it will make an appearance at the show. In fact, attendees at the live Summer Game Fest event may even have the opportunity to try it out for themselves. Another title that fans are curious about is Elden Ring's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. Although it doesn't have a release date yet and is rumored to come out in 2024, some preliminary details may be outlined if it makes an appearance at the show. Meanwhile, fans of Call of Duty are anxiously waiting for the announcement of the next game in the series, rumored to be titled Modern Warfare 3. While it missed its traditional May reveal time slot, it's possible that it could be revealed at Summer Game Fest. However, there are rumors that Xbox and Activision have made plans to hold off the announcement until the Xbox Games Showcase a few days later. Despite all the rumors, both conferences are sure to have plenty of exciting games to showcase.

Konami's announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta and a new HD collection has fans anticipating news on their other popular franchises like Silent Hill and Castlevania. While Metal Gear news may not be likely due to the recent PlayStation Showcase, it would be great to see the revival trifecta completed with a new Castlevania title. Other expected announcements include the reveal of Final Fantasy 16's leaked demo and possibly a new game from Digital Extremes like Warframe or Soulframe. Fans can also look forward to receiving a free Styanax Warframe Drop by linking their Twitch accounts. With so much potential for exciting news, fans can hardly wait for the Summer Game Fest and its associated events starting on June 8.