June’s premier gaming exhibition unfolds annually under Geoff Keighley’s leadership, offering a digital stage for industry reveals and creative projects.
Marking its sixth consecutive year, the opening ceremony launches the first Friday of summer with subsequent broadcasts carrying through subsequent days. Anticipate reveals from major studios including Microsoft’s Xbox division alongside independent developer spotlights at events like Access-Ability Expo and regional showcases from global creators.
2025 Gaming Event Timeline Overview
Keighley’s production continues dominating June’s gaming calendar following E3’s retirement. The kickoff spectacle promises extensive coverage of studio updates, promotional material, and surprise reveals from various development teams. Microsoft’s subsequent presentation aims to spotlight Obsidian’s upcoming sci-fi RPG among other exclusives.
Current confirmed broadcasts include:
| Conference 2025 Schedule |
Date | UK (BST) |
EU (CEST) |
East Coast US (EDT) |
West Coast US (PDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death Stranding 2 Game Premiere | Sunday 8th June | 3am Monday 9th June | 4am Monday 9th June | 10pm | 7pm |
| PC Gaming Show | Sunday 8th June | 8pm | 9pm | 3pm | 12pm |
| Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct | Sunday 8th June | 6pm | 7pm | 1pm | 10am |
| Frosty Games Fest | Sunday 8th June | Midnight Sunday 8th June | 1am | 7pm Saturday 7th June | 4pm Saturday 7th June |
| Future Games Show Summer Showcase | Saturday 7th June | 9pm | 10pm | 4pm | 1pm |
| Green Games Showcase | Saturday 7th June | 9pm | 10pm | 4pm | 1pm |
| South East Asian Games Showcase | Saturday 7th June | 8pm | 9pm | 3pm | 12pm |
| Latin American Games Showcase | Saturday 7th June | 7pm | 8pm | 2pm | 11am |
| Women-Led Games | Saturday 7th June | 6pm | 7pm | 1pm | 10am |
| Wholesome Direct | Saturday 7th June | 5pm | 6pm | 12pm | 9am |
| IGN Live | Sunday 8th June | 5:30pm to 2:30am Monday 9th June | 6:30pm to 3:30am Monday 9th June | 12:30pm to 9pm | 9:30am to 6pm |
| IGN Live | Saturday 7th June | 6:30pm to 2:30am Sunday 8th June | 7:30pm to 3:30am Sunday 8th June | 1:30pm to 9pm | 10:30am to 6pm |
IGN Live Programming Details
Saturday broadcast window:
- BST: 18:30-02:30+1
- CEST: 19:30-03:30+1
- EDT: 13:30-21:00
- PDT: 10:30-18:00
Sunday coverage period:
- BST: 17:30-02:30+1
- CEST: 18:30-03:30+1
- EDT: 12:30-21:00
- PDT: 09:30-18:00
The Los Angeles-based event at Magic Box @ The Reef offers hands-on demos and celebrity panels. Remote viewers can access programming through IGN’s video platform.
Indie Game Spotlight Events
Developer-focused presentations include:
- Charming Game Expo (BST 17:00): Featuring relaxing simulations and artistic adventures
- Female Developer Showcase (BST 18:00): Highlighting projects with women in leadership roles
- Global Creator Expos: Regional spotlights for Latin America (BST 19:00) and Southeast Asia (BST 20:00)
Environmental consciousness takes center stage at BST 21:00 with ecological impact-focused projects during the Sustainability Expo.
Major Publisher Showcase
Microsoft’s Sunday presentation (BST 18:00) promises insights into anticipated exclusives, potentially including updates from Obsidian’s sci-fi franchise. Following the main event, an in-depth examination of The Outer Worlds sequel will debut.
Upcoming Releases Spotlight
Kojima Productions’ highly anticipated sequel receives dedicated airtime at BST 03:00+1, featuring creator insights and celebrity appearances. The broadcast precedes the game’s late June launch.
