
PRAGMATA E3 2021 UPDATE
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. 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.
