How long is Summer Game Fest 2023?

The Summer Game Fest 2023, one of the biggest gaming events of the year, only seconded by the annual The Game Awards show, is right around the corner. With thousands of fans worldwide eagerly awaiting the live showcase, hosted on official online platforms simultaneously, the Summer Game Fest 2023 has quickly become one of the most prominent gaming fiestas, especially in the absence of E3.

The event will feature hundreds of big and small publishers and independent developers who will be presenting their upcoming projects alongside updates on already-announced titles. From the recently announced Mortal Kombat 1 to the highly awaited sequel, Alan Wake 2, plenty of games are bound to take the spotlight during the event.

When does Summer Game Fest 2023 start?

The Summer Game Fest 2023 will go live today, June 8, 2023, at the following times (depending on region):

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12 PM PT
3 PM ET
8 PM BST
5 AM (June 9, 2023) AEST

You can watch the live event on the official "thegameawards" YouTube and Twitch channels, alongside its official Twitter account. The event will include 30 minutes of pre-show discussing previously announced games and preparing fans for the barrage of new trailers, announcements, updates, and more.

How long is the Summer Game Fest 2023?

Being an alternative to the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the Summer Game Fest is a lengthy occasion featuring comprehensive showcases. The event usually clocks in at around one and a half to two hours, mostly wrapping up within the two-hour mark, including the pre-show presentation. Much like E3, the annual summer event predominantly showcases new games scheduled for release within the next few months.

Summer Game Fest 2023 Length

Although the event is fairly smaller in scale than The Game Awards, it features almost an equivalent amount of new announcements, trailers, demo showcases, and more. So far, the confirmed games making an appearance during the event are:

NetherRealm Studios' Mortal Kombat 1
Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake 2
Gunfire Games' Remnant 2
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
Hi-Fi Rush (possible DLC/ expansion)
Starfield
Immortals of Aevum
The Talos Principle 2
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (speculated/ not confirmed by PlayStation)

Despite the lack of announcements, more titles are bound to appear during the live event.

About the author

Suman is an Esports and Gaming writer at Sportskeeda and specializes in game reviews, with his area of expertise being action-RPG and soulslike games. With over 50 reviews under his belt, he is a key writer on Sportskeeda’s game review team.

Suman’s deep-rooted knowledge of video games, cultivated over decades of gaming experience, significantly contributes to the quality of his journalism. He dedicates time to thoroughly play and research the games he covers, ensuring a captivating reading experience. Drawing inspiration from renowned gaming journalists like Paul Tassi, Jason Schrier, and also Second Wind's Yahtzee, Suman aspires to excel in his career.

His gaming journey began during childhood, with Super Mario Bros 2 on the NES being his first game. Two decades later, he remains a passionate gamer, favoring solo games on the PC and PS5. While he usually plays one game at a time, he feels the pull to revisit titles like Elden Ring or Armored Core 6.

Outside of gaming, Suman finds solace in the realm of music. Delighting in his favorite video game OSTs, as well as EDM and metal tracks, he unwinds and enjoys his free time. Additionally, he takes pleasure in building PCs as a hobby.

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