Summer is typically a great time to head outside, enjoy the warmer weather, and work on your tan, but if you’re into video games, it’s also a season of announcements. Similar to previous years, various developers and publishers are gearing up to reveal what they’re working on, as they’ll be taking to the internet for a series of livestreams. From indie games to upcoming AAA releases, the next couple of months are going to be a busy–but entertaining–time in the industry.

If you’re looking to stay up to date on when these livestreams are being held, we’ll be keeping track of everything and updating this post whenever a new livestream is announced. For now, there’s a lot to look forward to already as Geoff Keighley’s annual Summer Game Fest, the feel-good Wholesome Direct, and the Xbox Games Showcase are all confirmed for this year. A few other events are also coming even sooner–a clever move that will allow these respective initiatives more time to shine.

Here’s a closer look at everything on the way.

May 22

Warhammer Skulls

Where to watch

• Twitch
• YouTube

For all things grimdark in video games, the Warhammer Skulls livestream was the place to be. Once again hosted by actor Rahul Kohli, this year’s livestream showed off a Boltgun sequel, a Dawn of War remaster, and a new CRPG called Dark Heresy from Rogue Trader developer Owlcat.

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Six One Indie Showcase

Where to watch

• YouTube
• Twitch

If you’re feeling jaded by the current AAA scene, Six One Indie was a great look at smaller games by talented studios. There were 48 indie games shown off during this 75-minute show.

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May 27

TinyBuild Connect

Where to watch

• YouTube

When to watch

• PT: 10 AM
• ET: 1 PM
• BST: 6 PM

TinyBuild Connect Returns on May 27, and this year, you can once again expect to see several announcements for upcoming games from the publisher. The showcase is expected to run for around 30 minutes, and some of the games featured include Kingmakers, Hello Neighbor 3, and Speedrunners 2: King of Speed.

May 29

Thinky Direct

Where to watch

• YouTube
• Twitch

When to watch

• PT: 10 AM
• ET: 1 PM
• BST: 6 PM

Do you enjoy a cerebral challenge in your video games? Then you can look forward to seeing what’s next in the problem-solving genre, as the Thinky Direct will debut this year. This will be an hour-long presentation filled with exclusive trailers and world premieres, and it’ll be followed by a post-showcase livestream.

Evercade Showcase: Volume 4

Where to watch

• YouTube

When to watch

• PT: 12 PM
• ET: 3 PM
• BST: 8 PM

Evercade, the gaming company specializing in retro games and hardware, will be back for another “volume” of fresh reveals.

Indie Quest

Where to watch

• YouTube

When to watch

• PT: 4 PM
• ET: 7 PM
• BST: 12 AM (May 30)

This year will see a new digital showcase debut, as Indie Quest is aiming to be a spotlight for independently developed JRPGs. The games have been curated by YouTube channel The Gaming Shelf, and each title will be introduced by popular YouTube creators. For the first showcase, you can expect over 40 exclusive game trailers and one of these will be a world premiere from a “critically acclaimed” studio.

June 6

Access-Ability Summer Showcase

Where to watch

• YouTube
• Twitch

When to watch

• PT: 8 AM
• ET: 11 AM
• BST: 4 PM

This annual showcase is focused on games made by disabled developers and the accessibility options available in each one. Previous Access-Ability livestreams have not only highlighted these initiatives, but they’ve also examined how accessibility in video games can be improved upon.

Green Games Showcase

Where to watch

• YouTube

When to watch

• PT: 10 AM
• ET: 1 PM
• BST: 6 PM

For something environmentally friendly, you can tune into the first-ever Green Games Showcase on June 7. This event aims to show the gaming industry’s commitment to the environment, entertainment, and sustainability. Spearheaded by the not-for-profit organization PlanetPlay, the Green Games Showcase is a part of the Summer Game Fest lineup, and it’ll feature a curated selection of games that are leading the way in environmental engagement.

Summer Game Fest

Where to watch

• YouTube
• Twitch

When to watch

• PT: 2 PM
• ET: 5 PM
• BST: 10 PM

The big all-rounder of the summer gaming season, the Geoff Keighley-hosted Summer Game Fest covers everything from big-budget games to smaller titles. Now in its sixth year, the platform-agnostic showcase will take place from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

Day of the Devs

Where to watch

• YouTube

When to watch

• PT: 4 PM
• ET: 7 PM
• BST: 12 AM (June 7)

Right after Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs will return for another digital showcase. Last year’s show saw games like UFO 50, Zoochosis, Cozy Grove 2, and more highlighted, so this could be another year full of previews focused on potential hits.

June 7

Wholesome Direct

Where to watch

• YouTube
• Twitch

When to watch

• PT: 9 AM
• ET: 12 PM
• BST: 5 PM

Anyone looking to check out upcoming games with good vibes and cozy settings can tune into the Wholesome Direct showcase on June 7. This has been a charming highlight on the gaming event calendar for several years now.

Future Games Show

Where to watch

• YouTube
• Twitch

When to watch

• PT: 1 PM
• ET: 4 PM
• BST: 9 PM

This year’s Future Games Show will be hosted by Laura Bailey (Abby from The Last of Us) and Matthew Mercer (Vincent Valentine from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth). As usual, you can expect world premieres, exclusive game demos, developer interviews, and new trailers from a wide variety of studios. Some of the highlights here will be new trailers for Supermassive Games’ Directive 8020 and Crisol: Theater of Idols from Blumhouse Games, as well as an interview with Mafia: The Old Country developer Hangar 13.

June 8

Xbox Games Showcase

Where to watch

• YouTube

When to watch

• PT: 10 AM
• ET: 1 PM
• BST: 6 PM

2025 has been a great year so far for Xbox–thanks to releases like South of Midnight and Doom: The Dark Ages–and June will see more details on in-development games revealed. This will cover first-party games and third-party-partner productions, so we’re hoping to see what’s next for franchises like Perfect Dark, Gears of War, and Forza.

The Outer Worlds 2 Direct

Where to watch

• YouTube

When to watch

• After the Xbox Games Showcase

Bookending the Xbox Games Showcase will be a livestream dedicated entirely to The Outer Worlds 2. New gameplay and details on the sci-fi RPG for Xbox Series X|S and PC will be revealed, and the game is currently expected to launch at some point in 2025.

PC Gaming Show

Where to watch

• YouTube
• Twitch

When to watch

• PT: 12 PM
• ET: 3 PM
• BST: 8 PM

We don’t know what we’ll be seeing at the PC Gaming Show this year, but we do know there are going to be a lot of games shown off here. The event is promising new looks at over 50 games, including world-premiere trailers and developer interviews.

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