E3 Future Hangs in Balance: Event Canceled for 2024 and 2025

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E3 Future Hangs in Balance: Event Canceled for 2024 and 2025

After being canceled in 2023, the future of E3 is now more uncertain than ever. We are only halfway through this year, yet, the famous gaming event has been confirmed it won’t take place for the next two years, 2024 and 2025. Gamers worldwide will have to wait even longer before they can experience the excitement of E3 once again, if ever. 

Since 1995, E3 has been a renowned and highly anticipated event. It captivated gamers with thrilling news, entertaining moments, and unforgettable experiences. But even such a grand occasion loved by many can’t escape the cruel flow of time and the changes it brings.

In recent years, the popularity of E3 has waned. Many game developers now choose to hold their own digital events instead. Take, for instance, Nintendo’s Direct, Sony’s State of Play, and Microsoft’s Xbox Showcase. These events are specifically tailored to the companies’ audiences. Thus, they have gained prominence as alternatives to the traditional E3 format. And so, E3’s significance has diminished in the gaming world.

According to PCGames, on June 21, the Los Angeles City Tourism Board of Commissioners had a meeting. And it was then that a piece of somber news was realized: E3 will not happen in 2024 and 2025. The dates for the canceled events were June 11, 2024, and June 3, 2025. As a result, this marks the streak of a four-year absence of E3 since 2022.

E3 Future Hangs in Balance: Event Canceled for 2024 and 2025
(Source: PCGames)

During discussions about E3’s future plans in 2023, Stanley Pierre-Louis emphasized the dedication to creating a platform that meets the gaming community’s needs. The President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), organizer of E3, reassured that they are striving to find the right balance for the future of E3.

“We’re committed to providing an industry platform for marketing and convening but we want to make sure we find that right balance that meets the needs of the industry. We’re certainly going to be listening and ensuring whatever we want to offer meets those needs and at that time, we will have more news to share.” 

Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association

Though the disappointment was palpable and the chance is slim, devoted fans are still hoping that E3 would return to its former glory. But now, everything seems like just a fleeting dream.

The absence of E3 for the next two years has created a void in the gaming world. Four consecutive years is not a short time. But gamers are still optimistic about its comeback. Stay tuned for more news from the ESA. Meanwhile, let’s embrace the excitement of gaming by exploring upcoming releases and enjoying the games we already have.

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