E3 2021 is happening. Pandemic be damned, this June we are getting our favourite corporate ad reel beamed directly into our eyes from around the world, and there are plenty of reasons for game fans to get excited.

This E3 is already being planned, with a large-scale virtual event taking place. Instead of games journalists and influencers gathering in Los Angeles, this time everyone should be able to take part equally in the excitement from home.

In this guide we will be breaking down everything we currently know about E3 2021, and we will be updating this guide with more information on when streams are happening, what you can expect to see, and embed video streams and trailers so you can catch up on the latest information.

When Is E3 2021 And What’s Happening?

E3 2021 is confirmed to take place starting June 12, and ending June 15. The all-virtual event is promising everyone around the world the same access to trailers, exclusive news, interviews, and even game demos, though the details are still scarce.

We’re being promised live press conferences, and a four-day long video stream where we can watch the events unfold live - though I’m hoping it’s not 24 hour, because I really need to sleep.

We know for a fact that in addition to an online web portal, you will also be able to keep up with the E3 action through an upcoming app for your smartphone. As the live show continues viewers will be able to vote on polls and view featured tweets. It sounds like the ESA is certainly attempting to improve the experience for everyone attempting to enjoy E3 from home. You can read more details on the ESA’s E3 2021 plans here.

The Latest E3 2021 News

Here you’ll find the latest news from E3 - keep checking back for the latest updates.

  • E3 2021 Confirmed As Digital Event And Will Be Free For Everyone Ubisoft Forward Will Air On June 12 As Part Of E3 2021 Square Enix Has Announcements Planned For E3’s 2021 Digital Show Activision, Sega, And Bandai Namco Have Been Added To E3 2021’s Lineup E3 2021 Hosts Include Greg Miller, Jacki Jing, And Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez Konami Isn’t Ready To Present At E3 2021, But Has A Number Of Projects In “Deep Development” Sega Confirmed To Appear At E3 2021 Alongside Square Enix, Bandai Namco Summer Game Fest Returns June 10, Features PlayStation, Capcom, Sega, And More Xbox-Bethesda Conference Confirmed For E3 2021 Starfield Will Be At E3, But The Release Date Is Way Off, According To Jason Schreier Koch Media Announces “Koch Primetime” Livestream For Summer Gaming Fest E3 will host an official awards show on the last day of its digital event Devolver Digital Summer Game Fest Showcase Set For June 12 Capcom E3 Digital Showcase Set For June 14 Everything Revealed At Guerrilla Collective 2: Sable, No Longer Home, And More

What To Expect At E3 2021

E3 is less than a month away, but we honestly don’t know enough about what games are going to be there are from which publishers, however we can make some educated guesses, based on previous announcements and circulating rumours. Here’s what we do know.

List Of Confirmed Exhibitors

  • Nintendo Xbox Ubisoft Square Enix Take-Two Capcom Warner Bros. Sega Bandai Namco Gearbox Entertainment Marvelous/Xseed Games Mythical Freedom Games NetEase Games Devious Eye Entertainment Koch Media Deep Silver Devolver Digital

List Of Confirmed Live Conference Dates And Times

Here are the conferences we know are confirmed thus far - we will be updating this list as more is announced.

May

  • Monster Hunter Rise 3.0/Stories 2 - May 26 Sonic The Hedgehog/Sega - May 27, 9am PT, 12pm ET Horizon Forbidden West - May 27, 10pm BST, 2pm PT, 10pm BST, 11pm CEST Dying Light 2 - May 27, 12pm PT, 3pm ET, 8pm BST

June

  • Summer Game Fest - June 10, 11am PT, 2pm ET, 7pm BST, 8pm CEST Koch Primetime - June 11, 12pm PT, 3pm ET, 8 PM BST, 9pm CEST

June 12

  • Ubisoft Forward - 12pm PT, 3pm ET, 8pm BST, 9pm CEST Gearbox/2K Showcase - 2pm PT, 5pm ET, 10pm BST, 11pm CEST Devolver Digital - 1:30pm PT, 4:30pm ET, 9:30pm BST, 10.30pm CEST

June 13

  • Xbox/Bethesda - 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm BST, 7pm CEST Square Enix - 12:15pm PT, 5:15pm ET, 8:15pm BST, 9.15pm CEST Warner Bros. Games Showcase - 2pm PT, 5pm ET, 10pm BST, 11pm CEST PC Gaming Show - 2.30pm PT, 5.30pm ET, 10.30pm BST, 11.30pm CEST Future Games Show - 4pm PT, 7pm ET, 12am June 14 BST, 1am June 14 CEST

June 14

  • Pre-Show E3 - 8am PT, 11am ET, 4pm BST, 5pm CEST Take-Two Interactive - 10.15am PT, 1.15pm ET, 6.15pm BST, 7.15pm CEST Indie Showcase - 12pm PT, 3pm ET, 8pm BST, 9pm CEST Capcom - 2.30pm PT, 5.30pm ET, 10.30pm BST, 11.30pm CEST Razer - 3pm PT, 6pm ET, 11pm BST, 12am June 15 CEST

June 15

  • Nintendo - 9am PT, 12pm ET, 5pm BST, 6pm CEST Bandai Namco - 2.25pm PT, 5.25pm ET, 10.25pm BST, 11.25pm CEST E3 Awards Show - 4.45pm PT, 7.45pm ET, 12.45am June 16 BST, 1.45am June 16 CEST

July

  • Nacon Connect - July 6, 10am PT , 1pm ET, 6pm BST

Games We Expect To See At E3 2021

It’s hard to say which games could make an appearance at E3 this year, but we can make some educated guesses. Here are the games we would like to see, even if we may not actually see them.

  • Donkey Kong Pragmata Forspoken The Last Of Us Remake Resident Evil 4 Remake Final Fantasy 7 Remake 2 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Bayonetta 3 Shin Megami Tensei 5 Halo Infinite Horizon Forbidden West God of War: Ragnarok Spyro 4 Final Fantasy 16 Stray Life Is Strange Elden Ring Starfield Dragon Quest XII

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