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'{{Short description|Virtual video game trade show}} {{Infobox recurring event |name=Electronic Entertainment Experience 2021 |venue=[[Los Angeles Convention Center]] |organizer=[[Entertainment Software Association]] |attendance= |next= |prev=[[E3 2020]] (cancelled)<br/>[[E3 2019]] |country=United States |location=Online |ends=June 15, 2021 |logo=E3 2021 logo.svg |begins=June 12, 2021 |genre= |caption= |image= |logo_size= |logo_alt= |filing=Non-profit}} '''E3 2021''' will be the 26th [[E3]], during which hardware manufacturers, software developers, and publishers from the [[video game industry]] will present new and upcoming products. The event, organized by the [[Entertainment Software Association]] (ESA), is scheduled as a virtual online only event with free access to all, from June 12–15, 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/e3-pushes-forward-with-plans-for-a-digital-2021-event/ | title = E3 pushes forward with plans for a digital 2021 event | first = Andy |last = Robinson | date = February 8, 2021 | accessdate = February 8, 2021 | work = [[Video Games Chronicle]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2021s-digital-show-will-be-free-more-info-coming-soon/1100-6489657/ | title = E3 2021's Digital Show Will Be Free, More Info Coming Soon | first = Eddie | last = Makuch | date = April 1, 2021 | accessdate = April 1, 2021 | work = [[GameSpot]] }}</ref><ref name="gibiz e3 confirmed">{{cite web | url = https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-04-06-nintendo-xbox-and-ubisoft-back-digital-only-e3-2021 | title = Nintendo, Xbox and Ubisoft back digital-only E3 2021 | first= Christopher | last =Dring | date = April 6, 2021 | accessdate = April 6, 2021 | work = [[GamesIndustry.biz]] }}</ref> Virtual events will include keynote sessions from major publishers broadcast from a live stage in Los Angeles, an awards show, and a preview night, as well as helping companies to hold online private meetings with media and businesses. Because of the online-only nature, the event has been rebranded for the year as the '''Electronic Entertainment Experience 2021''' rather than the standard Electronic Entertainment Expo.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-and-xbox-sign-up-for-digital-e3-2021-but-theres-no-mention-of-on-demand-demos/ | title = Nintendo and Xbox sign up for digital E3 2021, but there’s no mention of on-demand demos | first = Andy | last= Robinson | date = April 6, 2021 | accessdate = April 6, 2021 | work =[[Video Games Chronicle]] }}</ref> [[Greg Miller (Internet celebrity)|Greg Miller]], Jacki Jing, and Alex "Goldenboy" Mendez will serve as hosts of the virtual events.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2021-hosts-greg-miller-jacki-jing-and-alex-goldenboy-mendez-announced/1100-6490683/ | title = E3 2021 Hosts Greg Miller, Jacki Jing, And Alex "Goldenboy" Mendez Announced | first = Steve | last = Watts | date = April 28, 2021 | accessdate = April 28, 2021 | work = [[GameSpot]] }}</ref> E3 2021 follows the cancelled E3 2020 event due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], and after the ESA could not work out a replacement event in time. The ESA had intended to hold an in person event in 2021 during its normal June dates, as stated to partners in April 2020, but had to alter their plans due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gurwin|first=Gabe|date=March 11, 2020|title=E3 2021 Is Still Happening Next Year|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2021-is-still-happening-next-year/1100-6474662/|accessdate=March 11, 2020|work=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref><ref name="2021 dates">{{cite web|last=Valentine|first=Rebekah|date=April 3, 2020|title=The ESA sets dates for E3 2021|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-04-the-esa-sets-dates-for-e3-2021|accessdate=April 3, 2020|work=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Lyons|first=Kim|date=2020-04-05|title="Reimagined" E3 2021 scheduled for next June|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/5/21208583/e3-2021-june-coronavirus|access-date=2020-07-29|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref> While the 2021 event will be entirely online, ESA plans to return to an in-person event by 2022. E3 2021 will be free for everyone to attend.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-06|title=E3 2021: Date, how to watch online, companies confirmed and more|url=https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/e3-2021-games-date-livestream-watch-online-4130842|access-date=2021-04-14|website=Trusted Reviews|language=en}}</ref> Among companies confirmed to be participating at the event include [[Nintendo]], [[Microsoft]], [[Capcom]], [[Ubisoft]], [[Take-Two Interactive]], [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]], [[Koch Media]], [[Square Enix]], [[Sega]], [[Gearbox Software]], [[Bandai Namco]], [[Turtle Beach Corporation|Turtle Beach]], [[Verizon]], [[Xseed Games]]/[[Marvelous Inc]], Freedom Games, Devious Eye Entertainment, and Binge.com.<ref name="gibiz e3 confirmed2">{{cite web|last=Dring|first=Christopher|date=April 6, 2021|title=Nintendo, Xbox and Ubisoft back digital-only E3 2021|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-04-06-nintendo-xbox-and-ubisoft-back-digital-only-e3-2021|work=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]|accessdate=April 6, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Bellingham|first=Hope|date=April 20, 2021|title=Square Enix president confirms E3 2021 show|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/square-enix-president-confirms-e3-2021-show/|work=[[GamesRadar]]|accessdate=May 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|date=May 6, 2021|title=E3 2021 Adds Square Enix, Sega, Gearbox; "Major" News Promised|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2021-adds-square-enix-sega-gearbox-major-news-promised/1100-6491086/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f|work=[[GameSpot]]|accessdate=May 6, 2021}}</ref> [[Konami]] had planned to participate but announced later they would not be ready to present at E3 as they were deep into development on several projects which they would reveal at a later time.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nunneley|first=Stephany|date=May 1, 2021|title=Konami won’t attend E3 2021 but is “in deep development” on a number of projects|url=https://www.vg247.com/2021/05/01/konami-wont-attend-e3-2021/|work=[[VG247]]|accessdate=May 1, 2021}}</ref> ==Online events== To host the online event, the ESA will offer a [[mobile app]] and online portal to the public. Members of the media and press will have access to this app and portal on June 7, for a media access week prior to the event. The public will be able to obtain access on June 12. The app and portal will be used for accessing game showcases, developer panels, and press conferences, with some of this content also mirrored onto streaming services.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/13/22433781/e3-2021-virtual-event-free-public-app-online-portal-livestreams | title = Here’s how E3’s all-virtual event will work this year | first = Jon | last = Porter | date = May 13, 2021 | accessdate = May 13, 2021 | work = [[The Verge]] }}</ref> Members of the media were able to register for access starting on May 24, while industry professionals and creators and influencers were able to register on May 31. General members of the public were able to register on June 3.<ref name="eurog e3 reg">{{cite web | url = https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-24-e3-registration-opens-to-fans-next-week | title = E3 registration opens to fans next week | first = Tom | last = Phillips | date = May 24, 2021 | accessdate = May 24, 2021 | work = [[Eurogamer]] }}</ref> <!-- == Featured games == This is a list of notable titles that appeared by their developers or publishers at E3 2021. {| class="wikitable" |valign=top| '''[[Microsoft]]''' '''[[Ubisoft]]''' |} --> == Press conferences == ===Ubisoft=== Ubisoft will hold its Ubisoft Forward online press event on June 12, 2021 at 12 p.m. PDT.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.polygon.com/22385813/ubisoft-e3-2021-forward-time-date-stream | title = Ubisoft announces E3 2021 event | first= Ryan | last =Gilliam | date = April 15, 2021 | accessdate = April 15, 2021 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] }}</ref> ===Gearbox Software=== Gearbox will hold its press conference on June 12, 2021 at 2 p.m. PDT. ===Microsoft/Bethesda=== Microsoft and Bethesda Softworks will hold a joint press conference on June 13, 2021 at 10 a.m. PDT.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.engadget.com/xbox-bethesda-e3-2021-event-date-live-190045190.html | title = Xbox and Bethesda's big E3 show is on June 13th at 1PM ET |first= Jessica | last = Conduit | date = May 26, 2021 | accessdate = May 26, 2021 | work = [[Engadget]] }}</ref> ===Square Enix=== Square Enix will have a press event on June 13, 2021 at 12:15 p.m. PDT.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.vg247.com/2021/06/03/square-enix-presents-e3-babylons-fall/ | title = Square Enix’s E3 show will include an update on Babylon’s Fall, and reveal a new game from Eidos-Montreal | first = Stephany |last = Nunneley |date = June 3, 2021 | accessdate = June 3, 2021 | work = [[VG247]] }}</ref> ===PC Gaming Show=== ''[[PC Gamer]]'' will present its PC Gaming Show event on June 13, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. PDT. ===Capcom=== Capcom's E3 presentation will take place on June 14, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. PT.<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-08-capcoms-e3-showcase-will-include-monster-hunter-and-resident-evil-updates | title = Capcom's E3 showcase will include Monster Hunter and Resident Evil updates | first= Tom | last= Phillips | date = June 8, 2021 | accessdate = June 8, 2021 | work = [[Eurogamer]] }}</ref> ===Take-Two=== Take-Two will host a E3 press conference discussing equality and diversity in gaming and their company on June 14, 2021 at 10:15 am PDT. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-03|title=E3 2021 Schedule Details Revealed As Fan Registration Opens|url=https://e3expo.com/news/e3-news/e3-2021-schedule-and-fan-registration|access-date=2021-06-06|website=Electronic Entertainment Experience|language=en-US}}</ref> ===Nintendo=== Nintendo will hold a [[Nintendo Direct]] for E3 on June 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. PDT, followed by three hours of Nintendo Treehouse Live gameplay about titles discussed in the Nintendo Direct.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/2/22464828/nintendo-e3-event-june-15th-software-exclusive | title = Nintendo’s E3 event will be ‘focused exclusively’ on Switch games | first = Tom | last = Warren | date = June 2, 2021 | accessdate = June 2, 2021 | work = [[The Verge]] }}</ref> ===Bandai Namco=== Bandai Namco will hold a press event on June 15, 2021 at 2:25 p.m. PDT. == Other events == === Guerrilla Collective === The Guerrilla Collective, a group of indie game developers and publishers, held a two-day showcase of new game announcements over June 5 and June 12, 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/watch-the-guerrilla-collective-indie-game-stream-here | title = Watch the Guerrilla Collective indie game stream here | first = Graham | last = Smith |date = June 5, 2021 | accessdate = June 5, 2021 | work = [[Rock Paper Shotgun]] }}</ref><ref name="gc2 day1">{{cite web | url = https://kotaku.com/every-indie-game-shown-during-today-s-guerrilla-collect-1847039951 | title = Every Indie Game Shown During Today’s Guerrilla Collective Showcase | first= Ari | last= Nortis | date = June 5, 2021 | accessdate = June 5, 2021 | work = [[Kotaku]] }}</ref> Games announced during the two-day event included:<ref name="gc2 day1"/> {{col-start}} {{col-3}} * ''Aeon Drive'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''AK-xolotl'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''ANNO: Mutationem'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Beasts of Maravilla Island'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''[[Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night]]'' {{small|(Stadia)}} * ''Chernobylite'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''El Paso, Elsewhere'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Elderand'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Endling'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''The Eternal Cylinder'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Fire Tonight'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Grow: Song of the Evertree'' {{small|(PC)}} {{col-3}} * ''Guild of Dungeoneering: Ultimate Edition'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Industria'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Kraken Academy'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''KungFu Kickball'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Lamentum'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Legend of Keepers: Return of the Goddess'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''The Legend of TianDing'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''The Lightbringer'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Moroi'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''My Lovely Wife'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Omno'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Onsen Master'' {{small|(PC)}} {{col-3}} * ''Rubi: The Wayward Mire'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Run Die Run Again'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Source of Madness'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Super Space Club'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Tamarindos Freaking Dinner'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Tinkertown'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Trifox'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Ultra Age'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Vertigo'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Ynglet'' {{small|(PC)}} * ''Zodiac Legion'' {{small|(PC)}} {{col-end}} === IGN Expo === IGN will hold its IGN Expo event on June 11, 2021, at 1 p.m. PDT. It will feature new game reveals, game-play reveals, and announcements.<ref>{{Citation|title=IGN Expo Returning As Part of Summer of Gaming - IGN|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-expo-2021-announcement|language=en|access-date=2021-05-25}}</ref> === Wholesome Games === Wholesome Games will host its 'Wholesome Direct 2021' event on June 12, 2021 at 10 a.m. PDT. It will feature over 75 indie titles, including currently unannounced games, and games that will release during the show. <ref>{{Cite web|last=Carpenter|first=Nicole|date=2021-05-12|title=Nintendo-style ‘Wholesome Direct’ promises a chill time|url=https://www.polygon.com/22432832/wholesome-direct-75-indie-games-ooblets-moonglow-bay|access-date=2021-05-13|website=Polygon|language=en}}</ref> ===Devolver Digital=== [[Devolver Digital]] will host its own presentation on June 12, 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devolver-announces-e3-2021-showcase-date-june-12/1100-6491308/ | title = Devolver Announces E3 2021 Showcase Date, June 12 | first = Eddie | last =Makuch | date = May 11, 2021 | accessdate = May 11, 2021 | work = [[GameSpot]] }}</ref> === Limited Run Games === Limited Run Games will hold its annual #LRG3 event on June 14, 2021, at 1 p.m. PDT. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-11|title=Limited Run Games #LRG3 2021 presentation announced for June|url=https://nintendoeverything.com/limited-run-games-lrg3-2021-presentation-announced-for-june/|access-date=2021-05-11|website=Nintendo Everything|language=en}}</ref> It will feature over 25 new announcements for games being published physically. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Limited Run Announcing Over 25 Physical Games at #LRG3 2021|url=https://limitedrungames.com/blogs/news/limited-run-games-lrg3-2021-date-time|access-date=2021-05-25|website=Limited Run Games|language=en}}</ref> ===Steam Next Fest=== From June 16–22, 2021, [[Valve Corporation|Valve]] will run its Steam Next Fest, a rebranding of its prior Steam Game Festival which it first ran in 2019. During the event, Valve will have hundreds of game demos available via the [[Steam (service)|Steam]] platform along with livestreams with developers and selected game sales.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.vg247.com/2021/03/24/steam-game-festival-steam-next-fest-june/ | title = Steam Game Festival rebrands as Steam Next Fest, set to take place in June | first = Alex | last= Calvin | date = March 24, 2021 | accessdate = March 24, 2021 | work = [[VG247]] }}</ref> ===Summer Game Fest=== [[Geoff Keighley]]'s second Summer Game Fest is planned to kick off around the same time as E3 2021 and last two months, through [[Gamescom]] in August 2021, featuring a range of promotional events outside of E3. Though Keighley had already stepped away from participating in E3 2020 before its cancellation, he arranged the first Summer Game Fest as a replacement for the cancelled show.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://venturebeat.com/2021/04/02/geoff-keighleys-summer-game-fest-debuts-in-june-with-day-of-the-devs/ | title = Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest debuts in June with Day of the Devs |first = Dean | last = Takahashi | date = April 2, 2021 | accessdate = May 6, 2021 | work = [[Venture Beat]] }}</ref> Sony and the PlayStation brand will have announcements during this event, forgoing E3 as they have done so from previous years.<ref name="eurog e3 reg"/> Among events planned include the first Tribeca Games Spotlight, featuring games that have been nominated for the inaugural [[Tribeca Film Festival]] Video Game award.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/tribeca-festival-unveils-official-games-lineup-including-annapurna-twelve-minutes-1234948692/ | title = Tribeca Festival Unveils Games Lineup Including Annapurna Interactive’s ‘Twelve Minutes’ | first = Tribly | last = Beresford | date = May 6, 2021 | accessdate= May 6, 2021 | work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] }}</ref> Geoff will start off the show with a Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live, featuring special appearances from Jeff Goldblum, Weezer, and a new game reveal by Gearbox Software. [[Koch Media]] will present a showcase on June 11, 2021 at 12 p.m. PDT., as part of the Summer Game Fest.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/saints-row-dead-island-timesplitters-metro-e3-2021-koch-media-showcase | title = Saints Row, Dead Island, and TimeSplitters Parent Company Koch Media Announces Pre-E3 Showcase | first= Adam | last= Bankhurst | date = May 30, 2021 | accessdate = May 30, 2021 | work = [[IGN]] }}</ref> ===EA Play=== [[Electronic Arts]] will have its separate EA Play event on July 22, 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://venturebeat.com/2021/05/11/ea-play-digital-event-set-for-june-22/ | title = EA Play digital event set for July 22 | first = Mike | last = Minotti | date = May 11, 2021 | accessdate = May 11, 2021 |work = [[Venture Beat]] }}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}}{{portal bar|2020s|Video games}}{{Electronic Entertainment Expo}} [[Category:2021 in Los Angeles]] [[Category:2021 in video gaming]] [[Category:Electronic Entertainment Expo|2021]] [[Category:June 2021 events in the United States]] [[Category:Impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic_on_the_video_game_industry]]'