With most game companies keeping silent over the last couple of years, all eyes are squarely focused on Keighley's attempt at supplanting E3. Games like Starfield are less likely to emerge due to the recent delay, but it's safe to expect an avalanche of independent reveals from developers worldwide. Though Xbox and Bethesda will undoubtedly show most Western titles at their conference, some titles like the indie cyberpunk title Replaced may finally re-emerge at Summer Game Fest. Though Square Enix and Capcom will be the big ones to watch this year due to the highest-profile announcements anticipated by them, Western developers are no slouches either. A more hopeful dream would be the recent Final Fantasy pixel remasters released on modern consoles. It's also safe to assume that another remaster will pop up for yet another classic Square RPG franchise, possibly one such as a SaGa series title. Though it may seem more prudent to put a more significant focus on Forspoken, these fan bases don't entirely cross over, and hype for the new IP and the classic franchise won't cannibalize on one another. Final Fantasy 16, in particular, is a game many have been waiting for any update on, and the producer of Final Fantasy 16 has promised a trailer soon, and that the title is near completion. Related: Xbox 2022 Showcase Date Proves The Industry Isn't Over E3Īs for the strongest candidates for the reveal, Forspoken and Final Fantasy 16 will likely make subsequent appearances during Keighley's event. Capcom Is One To Watch At Summer Game Fest 2022 However, what is likely is some updates on hotly anticipated titles. A few companies have significant titles expected to be revealed due to the flurry of rumors and leaks over the last two years. Still, the major Sony and Xbox titles will likely stay mostly on their independent showings. It's safe to expect several announcements in these conferences to overlap depending on agreements made with first and third-party studios. Complimentary to Summer Game Fest, Sony will be running the PlayStation State of Play on June 2, with the Xbox and Bethesda showcase three days after Summer Game Fest on June 12. Related: E3 2022's Cancellation Leaves A Hole Summer Games Fest & Xbox Can't FillĪccording to Keighley (in a Twitter spaces conversation reported by Video Games Chronicle), viewers should expect fewer events this year, as many publishers have agreed to showcase their work during the three-hour event on June 9, and others spread amongst the other big conferences. As E3 2022 has been canceled, many have rushed over to Keighley to get the word out for more visibility in an arena with a growing viewer base. The knowledge that many publishers have decided against holding their conferences this year means the showcase is projected to grab even more attention in 2022. However, the event itself didn't feel like a genuine replacement for E3 despite 2021's paltry digital showing. This digital event gives companies the chance to spotlight individual titles and focus less on the schmoozing and courting of developers and press outlets. Geoff Keighley kicked off Summer Game Fest back in 2020, shrugging off the pomp and circumstance of the E3 publisher showcase in favor of a remote option. With that in mind, there's fair reason to speculate this showing will stand tall above the fledgling showcases' initial offerings this year. With several companies opting to participate this year, the showcase seems to be the place to be for gaming news for the year sans Gamescom, Tokyo Game Show, and The Game Awards. Summer Game Fest is on the horizon with big questions surrounding what to expect regarding the E3 replacement for 2022.
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