E3 2023 schedule: here are the games showcases airing this Summer

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The E3 2023 schedule is looking a little different from how many had expected it to look earlier this year. The main reason for this, well, is that E3 2023 has been cancelled officially. While this means that there will technically not be an E3 event this Summer, what has colloquially been referred to as E3 will continue onwards in its wake.

You see, there are showcases coming from Xbox,Starfield, Devolver Digital, and more, over the first two weeks of June. With so much gaming fun packed into this short period, you’ll need a way of knowing all of the start dates and times for each of these E3 2023 showcases.

This page will contain exactly that and will be regularly updated as new showcases and events are announced. As long as they’re set to run in the space left by the E3 2023 event, you’ll find them here. Without further ado, here are the E3 2023 showcases you need to know about this Summer.

E3 2023 schedule: start dates and times for the main events

There are multiple showcases and events airing around where E3 2023 was supposed to be. This includes juggernaut presentations from Xbox and Ubisoft as well as smaller, more bespoke events like the Wholesome Direct. With many referring to this broad schedule as ‘E3 2023’ now, you can see a  list of these main events, alongside their respective start dates and times:

Summer Game Fest 2023 schedule

Let’s start with Summer Game Fest. This one is a biggie, and will likely feature games from all three of the largest publishers. Expect new announcements, as well as updates for games that have long been quiet following their initial reveals.

In terms of what to expect, Summer Game Fest is generally pretty difficult to predict. Pretty much any publisher can book a spot in the show, meaning we’re likely to see a large variety of games, from small indies to AAA powerhouses. Hopefully, this is the right time for BioWare to re-unveilDragon Age 4, which has been sitting dormant for a while. Aside from that,Armored Core 6gameplay would fit well here, as would some new information regardingFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Here’s hoping, anyway.

Day of the Devs schedule

Once Summer Game Fest is over and done with, it’s well worth sticking around for Day of the Devs. The event is a collaboration between Double Fine (Psychonauts) and iam8bit. The reason to catch this presentation is the huge and diverse variety of indie titles that will be shown off. If you’re a fan of weird, wonderful, and innovative video games, Day of the Devs is not to be missed!

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Devolver Direct schedule

Now onto the Devolver Direct, which promises the return of everyone’s favorite mascot: Volvy! Well, we’re pretty sure he’s been made up specifically for this, but nevertheless, the upcoming showcase promises to be wacky, incomprehensible, and genuinely entertaining, all in equal measures. As weird as these events can get at times, there’s no counting the pedigree of the games shown each year.

Are we in for another look at The Plucky Squire, how about Replaced? Time will tell.

Access-Ability Summer Showcase schedule

The Access-Ability Summer Showcase is a brand-new event that will focus on 15 games that promote accessibility support. There will be 40 minutes of announcements, with game code giveaways throughout as well.

All music and trailers are being marked safe for live-streaming, so that other streamers can co-stream along with the event, giving this showing a really inclusive and positive feel. Well worth checking out for those looking to learn about some great new games, and the whole thing will feature ASL, BSL, and Audio Described options as well.

Wholesome Direct schedule

Wholesome Games return in 2023 for another Wholesome Direct, focusing on games with a light, and non-violent spin. Every game shown will have more of a feel-good vibe when compared to the more mainstream shows, with an emphasis on smaller indie titles.

Regardless of what platform you play on, there’s sure to be plenty here for those that enjoy inventive and quirky games. The main difference with this lineup is that the games tend not to depend on action and combat for their main hooks.

Future Games Show schedule

The Future Games Show: Summer Showcase, powered byIntel, will take place on Saturday, June 10, featuring over 50 multi-format games, and hosted by the stars ofMarvel’s Spider-Man. Hollywood voice actors Yuri Lowenthal (Peter Parker) and Laura Bailey (Mary Jane Watson) will host the 70-minute gaming showcase, which will be broadcast on all major streaming platforms, including Twitch,YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter.

This one is being run by the fine folks over at our sister siteGameradar+. Be sure to check in for a huge suite of announcements.

Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct schedule

Xbox will be coming out of the gate swinging this Summer with two presentations, all under one banner. The main event is the Xbox Showcase, which is expected to be filled with some of the Xbox first party lineup that has been noticeably absent from recent showings.

We’re hoping for updates on the long-dormantFablegame, a look atHellblade 2, and perhaps even some sort of news onThe Elder Scrolls 6. Maybe that last one is dreaming a little big, admittedly. Thankfully, we do know one game that will heavily featured in its own direct that will air immediately after the main show. TheStarfieldDirect will finally give us a deep dive on Bethesda’s upcoming space RPG, so make sure you stick around after the Xbox Showcase.

PC Gaming Show schedule

Another one of our sister sites is also hosting a showcase this Summer. PC Gamer will be putting on the PC Gaming Show, which is a must-see for those that play on PC platforms. You’ll be able to jump straight from the Xbox Showcase airing the same day to this one, so it’s sure to be a great one to watch for new games announcements.

Ubisoft Forward schedule

Ubisoft has a bunch of games sitting in its deck currently, with only a handful that have been fully announced so far. There are numerous Assassin’s Creed projects, like this yearsAssassin’s Creed Mirage, as well as the long-delayedSkull and Bones, which is still yet to receive a new release date.

Thankfully, Ubisoft has actually released a teaser trailer for the event, showing off some of the games we will definitely hear more on. You can watch it below, but the headline game appears to beAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Capcom Showcase schedule

Hot off the heels of a great launch forStreet Fighter 6, Capcom is set to hold its very own showcase event on June 12. So far, we know that it will run 36 minutes, and will be a celebration of Capcom’s 40th Anniversary.

In terms of games, things are a little less easy to predict.Resident Evil 4 RemakeDLC would be the best bet here, but then again it’s been a while since we’ve seen a new Monster Hunter game on PS and Xbox consoles…

Xbox Games Showcase Extended schedule

Xbox will be doubling back on its Xbox Games Showcase on June 13, offering an extended look at the games that were revealed during the initial show.

This is a familiar format, with Xbox having previous form in retracing showcase steps in order to offer more insight and information on games. The Extended Showcase will feature in-depth interviews, as well as further updates and news from studios. If Xbox is your platform - or if anything from the first showcase caught your eye - then this extended showcase will be for you.

In terms of other developers, studios, and big publishers, we’re probably down to speculation - EA Play Live could be a thing, but we’re so close now to the above schedule it might be hard to envisage a late entry like that.Sonyhas already gone early this summer, we don’t know whether we’ll get any insights into anynew PS5 games. Elsewhere, Nintendo has confirmed it won’t be doing any E3 2023 presentation too, so ourbest Nintendo Switch gameslist can also rest easy.

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