In 2026, numerous livestreams, trailer shows, and announcements will take place around the Summer Game Fest. What you need to know about it can be found in our overview.
All known dates of the major showcases at a glance:
- June 2, 2026, 11 PM CEST – Sony State of Play [Youtube | Twitch]
- June 5, 2026, 1 AM CEST – Women Led Games Showcase [Youtube]
- June 5, 2026, 11 PM CEST – Summer Game Fest [Youtube | Twitch]
- June 6, 2026, 8 PM CEST – Green Games Showcase [Youtube | Twitch]
- June 6, 2026, 9 PM CEST – Future Games Show Summer Showcase [Youtube | Twitch]
- June 7, 2026, 6 PM CEST – Wholesome Direct [Youtube | Twitch]
- June 7, 2026, 7 PM CEST – Xbox Games Showcase & Gears of War: E-Day [Youtube]
- June 7, 2026, 9 PM CEST – PC Gaming Show [Youtube | Twitch]
Where you can watch the showcases and streams and what to expect, you can read here.
Last year, for example, a trailer for Chrono Odyssey was shown at the Summer Game Fest:
All important information about the gaming showcases in June 2026
Sony State of Play
What is it? The State of Play is a digital presentation by Sony, in which new games and updates for PlayStation are presented. During the show, trailers, gameplay footage, and new announcements from PlayStation studios and third-party developers are shown. The event will be streamed live and is considered one of the most important gaming presentations around the Summer Game Fest 2026.
Women Led Games Showcase
- Time: June 2, 2026, 11:00 PM CEST
- Available on: Youtube
What is it? The Women Led Games Showcase is a digital trailer show that focuses on games created by women developers and teams with female leadership. New titles, trailers, and updates primarily from the indie and AA sectors will be presented. The goal of the event is to increase visibility for women in game development and highlight their projects.
Summer Game Fest 2026
What is it? The Summer Game Fest has been the focal point for numerous gaming livestreams and showcases since 2020. It is one of the largest gaming events of the year and the most important platform for new game announcements. Developers and publishers from all over the world present new trailers, gameplay footage, and upcoming projects there.
The main event will be streamed live and hosted by Geoff Keighley. Additional presentations are scheduled around the main show, including events from Xbox, indie studios, and PC publishers.
Green Games Showcase
What is it? The Green Games Showcase is a digital game presentation that focuses on environmentally friendly and sustainable themes in the gaming industry. Games that address ecological content or prioritize sustainable production in their development will be showcased. Additionally, developers and studios actively working on more climate-friendly production methods are brought into the spotlight. The show will be streamed online.
Future Games Show Summer Showcase
What is it? The Future Games Show Summer Showcase primarily presents new games. The emphasis is on trailers, gameplay reveals, and interviews with developers of AAA and indie titles. The show is organized by GamesRadar+ and will be broadcast around the Summer Showcase season 2026 during the Summer Game Fest.
Wholesome Direct
What is it? The Wholesome Direct focuses on relaxed, creative, and “feel-good” indie games. It showcases titles that offer calming gameplay, charming aesthetics, and positive themes. The show introduces new games, provides updates on already known projects, and highlights smaller development studios.
Xbox Games Showcase & Gears of War: E-Day
- Time: June 7, 2026, 7:00 PM CEST
- Available on: Youtube
What is it? The Xbox Games Showcase is a digital event by Microsoft that introduces new games for Xbox and PC. The Xbox Game Studios and partner studios display current trailers, gameplay, and new announcements.
A special focus in 2026 will be on Gears of War: E-Day, which explores the events of the first Emergence Day as a prequel to the well-known series. The stream will take place immediately after the Xbox Games Showcase.
PC Gaming Show
What is it? The PC Gaming Show is a digital presentation that focuses entirely on PC games and is organized by PCGamer. It showcases new trailers, gameplay reveals, and updates on upcoming titles from all genres. The show is organized by PC Gamer and brings both major publishers and indie studios to the stage.
At the Summer Game Fest 2026, Aion 2 will also be a topic. The MMORPG is already highly anticipated and is expected to arrive in Europe later this year. Until then, a lot of work remains, and it seems there is still much the developers want to show beforehand: Aion 2 prepares release in the West, coming to the big stage in June
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