This year's E3 Expo will be held entirely online, broadcasting from June 12 through June 15 across various platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. Despite the challenges posed by this method, multiple game companies large and small have already confirmed their attendance and schedules for the upcoming presentations. However, figuring out when to tune in can be difficult. Here's when to expect the official start of E3 2021.
Although presentations aren't scheduled to officially begin until E3 kicks off on June 12, several companies have announced streams that are set to take place before or after that date. It's relatively common for studios to host events around the general timeframe of E3, turning the week of the expo into nearly a full month of gaming news, announcements and progress updates. Guerilla Collective, for example, plans to host two events showcasing dozens of games, the first of which will be streamed on June 5, well before the official start of E3, with the second following on June 12. 2021's Summer Game Fest will also begin two days ahead of E3 on June 10.
Major companies such as Nintendo and Ubisoft are confirmed to be attending E3 in some shape or form, and Microsoft and Bethesda will deliver their first gaming showcase since their merger early in 2021. Fans are looking forward to news regarding highly anticipated releases such as Starfield, Far Cry 6, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 during this year's conference, and Nintendo confirmed that their E3 direct will reveal several Nintendo Switch games scheduled for 2021 releases. With so much exciting news lined up, viewers are eager to ensure they don't miss out on anything, which is why it's so important that fans make sure they know when exactly to expect E3 to begin.
The official kickoff of 2021's E3 Expo begins with Ubisoft Forward, which will take place at 12 PM PDT on June 12. Most viewers are expecting more gameplay reveals for Far Cry 6, which already received a reveal and updated release date just last week. After extensive delays of the game's anticipated launch, fans are eager to learn more ahead of its October 2021 release. While it's possible more showcases will be held on June 12, some presentation dates haven't yet been confirmed by certain publishers. As such, the next big presentation seems likely to be the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, which will start at 10 AM PDT on June 13 and is set to feature the upcoming gaming lineup born from the Microsoft and Bethesda partnership.
The last official day of the E3 Expo is June 15, and will include the E3 Awards Show. The specific time of this broadcast has yet to be announced, but the show will reportedly be highlighting the 2021 E3 lineup's most anticipated games. This includes the most anticipated game overall as well as each individual publisher's most anticipated title. As is the case every year when it comes to E3, publishers will likely be hosting independent conferences and showcases throughout the remainder of June, so fans who are hoping for news on particular releases should make sure to keep a close eye on the official social and streaming channels of these companies in particular, especially as the start of E3 2021 draws closer.
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