Summer Game Fest 2025 live build-up: where to watch and everything you need to know before the Geoff Keighley showcase

Summer Game Fest is almost here! It's no E3, but you know what? It might just be the next best thing.

This annual video game event showcases some of the most exciting upcoming video games for all major platforms. Hosted by the charismatic presenter Geoff Keighley it's an enjoyable watch, especially the main opening show.

Started back in 2020, some big titles shown at past events include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, The Last of Us Part 1, Zenless Zone Zero, Black Myth: Wukong, and more.

This year we have no idea what to expect, but some of the most anticipated games include Hollow Knight: Silksong, Arc Raiders, and a potential new Resident Evil title.

This is one gaming event that you won't want to miss, so read on for everything that you need to know about the event - plus my live reactions as things get into gear.

Summer Game Fest 2025 schedule

Here is the full schedule for Summer Game Fest 2025.

June 6:

• PlayStation State of Play
• Access-Ability Summer Showcase
• Summer Game Fest 2025 main show
• Day of the Devs
• Devolver Digital
• IOI Showcase

June 7:

• IGN Live
• Wholesome Direct
• Women-Led Games
• Latin American Games Showcase
• South East Asian Games Showcase
• Green Games Showcase
• Future Games Show Summer Showcase

8 June:

• IGN Live
• Frosty Games Fest
• Xbox Games Showcase / The Outer Worlds 2 Direct
• PC Gaming Show
• Death Stranding 2 Game Premiere

Summer Game Fest main show start time

Only interested in catching the main event? The Summer Game Fest main show (that's the one with Geoff on a stage showing us lots of cool trailers) is set to kick off at the following time:

June 6, 2025 at 5PM ET / 2PM PDT / 10PM BST / 11PM CEST.

Xbox Games Showcase start time

If you just want to watch the Xbox Games Showcase and subsequent Outer Worlds 2 Direct, here's what you need to know.

It takes place on June 8 at 1PM ET / 10AM PT / 6PM BST / 7PM CEST.

Hello and welcome to the beginning of my Summer Geoff Fest - sorry, Summer Game Fest coverage!

The main show is set to kick off tomorrow, and will almost certainly be filled with exciting reveals.

Our team has boots on the ground (well, currently boots in the air as he is still flying over to Los Angeles) ready to cover the event in full.

Here. We. Go...

State of Play recap

Though seperate from the main show - yesterday's PlayStation Sate of Play presentation was part of Summer Game Fest. I covered the event live (absolutely obliterating my sleep schedule in the process) and it was definitely a strong showing.

If you missed the chance to watch it at the time, I've got you covered with a full list of everything announced in the order in which it happened.

Check it out below!

• Lumines Arise, PS5, PSVR 2
• Pragmata, 2026
• Romeo is a Dead Man, 2026
• Silent Hill f, , September 25, 2025
• Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, 2026
• Digimon Story Time Stranger, October 3 2025
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, September 30, 2025
• Baby Steps, September 8, 2025
• Hirogami, September 3, 2025
• Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, September 5 2025
• Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, July 31 2025
• Cairn, November 5, 2025 (demo available today)
• Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, 2025
• Project Defiant fight stick
• Metal Gear Solid Delta, August 28 2025
• Nioh 3, early 2026 (demo available today)
• Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, PSVR 2
• Tides of Tomorrow, Feb 24, 2026
• Astro Bot free DLC later this month + the Astro Bot DualSense returning
• Sea and Remnants, 2026
• Sword of the Sea, August 19
• 007 First Light, 2026
• Ghost of Yotei, gameplay demonstration coming in July
• Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, coming to PS5 and PC in 2026

Who is Geoff Keighley?

If you're interested in Summer Game Fest, then you've undoubtedly heard the name Geoff Keighley more times than you can count. But who exactly is he?

A former game journalist turned present, Keighley had a strong career writing for outlets like Kotaku and GameStop, mainly focusing on long-form deep-dives into major games and studios.

He also frequently appeared on television, becoming a prominent face at events like E3.

Now, he helms his own events and shows acting as both the host and organizer - including the Game Awards and Summer Game Fest.

It's not just Geoff....

Keighley may be the most prominent face of Summer Game Fest, but that doesn't mean he is the only presenter at the event.

He has recently taken to social media to announce his co-host for the main show: Lucy James. James is a prominent face in video content for both GameSpot and Giant Bomb, so seems like a very strong choice.

I know what you're all wondering. Is Geoff Keighley even real?

He may seem like a bit of a mythical figure, but I can confirm that he does in fact actually exist. I've even met him! He attended one of the illustrious, VIP-only Gamescom after parties last year, along with other industry high flyers... and me.

What will we see in the Xbox Game Showcase?

Aside from the main show, the subsequent Xbox Games Showcase is easily one of the biggest Summer Game Fest events. What do I think is going to be in store this year?

When it comes to games, I'm expecting another look at Gears of War: Reloaded, which was announced last month. Some more news on State of Decay 3, which has been in the works for years now, is definitely likely too I think - it's been so long that I would be shocked if we don't get any more info.

I'm also expecting (and personally hoping) for a trailer for the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC. I was a huge fan of the base game, so would love a good reason like this to dive back in.

Carrying on with my Xbox Games Showcase predictions, I'm expecting some new hardware reveals too.

I would be shocked if we don't get news on a new Xbox handheld, as rumors have been suggesting that one has been in the works for awhile now. Rather than something made by Microsoft, I'm expecting a licensed handheld from another manufacturer - potentially a laptop brand like Asus or Lenovo.

There also might be a new Xbox controller revealed. I really, really, really want a new Xbox Elite Controller - as the Elite Series 2 is seriously dated at this point. I won't get into why I don't think its worth its price in 2025 (you can read all about it in my 'here's why you shouldn't buy an Xbox Elite Series 2' op-ed from last year if you're curious), but an update is definitely needed.

Hopefully we'll get an Elite Series 3 announcement soon...

Xbox has posted a little tongue-in-cheek teaser about what's going to be shown in the Xbox Games Showcase...

As you might expect, we're going to see lots and lots of games - followed by a look at The Outer Worlds 2, of course.

It's nearing the end of the day here in the UK, so I'm going to head off soon!

I've got a shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 in my bag, and can't wait to dive in to some Mario Kart World tonight.

I'll be back soon, though, to guide you through the exciting build-up to Summer Game Fest.

See you later gamers.