For completely understandable reasons, E3 didn’t happen in 2020. We received plenty of game news throughout the summer, but it didn’t happen under the familiar banner that’s hyped gamers since 1995. In 2021, E3 returns for what might be the most unpredictable show yet.
Starting June 12, E3 2021 will be an entirely virtual event, already a huge change from prior shows. Instead of press and fans playing games on the show floor, we’ll all watch the happenings via live streams. Also, with the games industry still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many games that might have otherwise been ready to make their grand debuts have likely been delayed.
Over 66,000 people attended the annual E3 video game showcase global event in 2019, but it was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The event will be .