The E3 2021 is just around the corner with livestream schedules already set. In the overview, we present all the important times for the press conferences that you need to remember.
What’s happening: The E3 2021 takes place digitally. There are plenty of press conferences for you, which will be used to unveil new games or content. In this overview, we show you the most important dates of the event.
Update from June 12: We have updated the schedule for you to see which press conferences are coming up next. If you missed the Ubisoft Forward, you can find the highlights of the Ubisoft stream here.
When does it start? In 2021, E3 runs from Saturday, June 12 to Tuesday, June 15. Everything you need to know about the start of E3 2021.
Do you need to buy tickets? No, you do not need to buy tickets. There will be no pay-content that you can only access if you pay. The content is entirely digital and accessible to all viewers.
How can you watch? The major shows will be streamed on YouTube and Twitch. We will embed the Twitch and YouTube links for the respective show here in the article so you can find the streams right away.
What’s new? A leak about E3 2021 talks about a new Borderlands entry, featuring Tiny Tina as the star.
MeinMMO is the official media partner of E3 2021. This means that Webedia, with its brands MeinMMO, GamePro and GameStar, will accompany the event as the official media partner in the German-speaking area – Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Over 20 hours of live programming are planned during the event at our official Twitch channel monstersandexplosions, where we will show you the press conferences and analyze the new trailers for games.
Schedule for E3 2021 with German times
Below, we show you the events that take place during or around E3 2021:
| Who? | When? |
| June 9 at 4:00 PM | |
| June 11 at 6:00 PM | |
| June 11 at 9:00 PM | |
| June 11 at 10:00 PM | |
| June 12 at 5:00 PM | |
| June 12 at 7:00 PM | |
| June 12 at 8:00 PM | |
| June 12 at 9:00 PM | |
| June 12 at 10:30 PM | |
| June 12 at 11:00 PM | |
| June 13 at 5:45 PM | |
Naraka: Bladepoint | June 13 at 6:30 PM |
| June 13 at 7:00 PM | |
| Square Enix Presents | June 13 at 9:15 PM |
| Warner Bros. Games’ Back 4 Blood | June 13 at 11:00 PM |
| PC Gaming Show | June 13 at 11:30 PM |
| Future Games Show | June 14 at 1:00 AM |
| Broadcast Pre-Show | June 14 at 5:00 PM |
| Verizon | June 14 at 6:00 PM |
| Intellivision | June 14 at 6:45 PM |
| Take-Two Interactive Panel | June 14 at 7:15 PM |
| Mythical Games | June 14 at 8:10 PM |
| Indie Showcase | June 14 at 9:00 PM |
| Freedom Games | June 14 at 9:30 PM |
| VENN | June 14 at 10:00 PM |
| Capcom | June 14 at 11:30 PM |
| Razer | June 15 at 12:00 AM |
| Broadcast Pre-Show | June 15 at 5:00 PM |
| Nintendo Direct and Nintendo Treehouse: Live | June 15 at 6:00 PM |
| Bandai Namco | June 15 at 11:25 PM |
| Yooreka Studio | June 16 at 12:30 AM |
| GameSpot Play For All Showcase | June 16 at 12:35 AM |
| E3 2021 Award Show | June 15 at 1:45 AM |
| EA Play | July 22, time unknown |
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How do you prefer to watch E3 2021? As the official media partner, we are covering the entire E3 2021 live on our Twitch channel MonstersAndExplosions (via Twitch.TV). Our moderators Ann-Kathrin Kuhls, Michael Obermeier, Maurice Weber, and Julius Busch will watch and analyze all press conferences and other reveals with you. Additionally, there will be expert talks on the most important topics, a quiz, and much more. Be there! It starts on Saturday, June 12 at 7:00 PM.
You can find our streaming schedule here.
Ubisoft Forward
When does it start? On Saturday, June 12, at 9:00 PM German time.
What’s happening? It’s still unclear what games will be part of the Ubisoft Forward. However, more information about Far Cry 6, which is set to release this year, is expected. The new Rainbow Six (Parasite) could also be a topic for Ubi Forward.
You can see the highlights of Ubisoft Forward here in our ticker article.
Xbox / Bethesda – Press Conference Date
When does it start? On Sunday, June 13, at 7:00 PM German time.
What’s happening? The show is the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. Over 90 minutes, games for PC and Xbox will be presented. In the teaser image for the show, some characteristics can be seen that may hint at the content of the show, including the Master Chief and possibly also Bethesda’s next big RPG, Starfield.
Starfield Halo and more – What we expect from Microsoft and Bethesda at E3 2021
Nintendo Direct
When does it start? On June 15 at 6:00 PM German time.
What’s happening? Nintendo will have a 40-minute stream for E3 2021. The broadcast will mainly focus on the games set to be released in 2021. Afterwards, there will be three hours of streams showcasing demos.
Players are hoping to see the presentation of a sequel to “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” during the Nintendo Direct stream.
Other press conferences:
We will update this article for you as soon as more info about the press conferences and times become known.
Which of the livestreams are you looking forward to the most and do you already have a specific game presentation in mind that interests you? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other players about E3 2021.
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