Here’s What We Know Won’t Be at Summer Game Fest
Summer Game Fest is just around the corner, promising a week packed with game announcements, trailers, and updates. However, Geoff Keighley, the mastermind behind the event, has been upfront about some of the things we won’t see during the showcase. While this might disappoint some fans, it does offer a chance to manage expectations and focus on the surprises that might be in store.
No new GTA 6 trailer
Fans who were hoping for a follow-up to the recent GTA 6 trailer will have to wait a little longer. While Rockstar Games has confirmed the game’s development, they haven’t hinted at any new reveals at Summer Game Fest.
No Kingdom Hearts 4
Keighley has explicitly stated that those expecting a glimpse of Kingdom Hearts 4 are setting themselves up for disappointment. The game is still in early development, and it’s unlikely to be featured at the showcase.
No The Wolf Among Us 2
While The Wolf Among Us 2 has been delayed, it won’t be making an appearance at Summer Game Fest. This news comes after a turbulent development cycle, which included a collaboration with Deck Nine that was ultimately cancelled.
No Def Jam game
While unexpected, Keighley has confirmed that a new Def Jam game won’t be revealed at Summer Game Fest. Fans of the franchise will have to wait for another opportunity to see what’s next for the series.
No Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Given Keighley’s past criticisms of Konami, it was already unlikely that a new Metal Gear Solid game would be announced at Summer Game Fest. Konami has not yet publicly confirmed a release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, so it’s safe to assume it won’t be at the event.
No Judas
Ken Levine’s upcoming game, Judas, was first revealed at The Game Awards in 2022. However, Keighley has confirmed that there will be no new updates on the game at Summer Game Fest.
No Beyond Good and Evil 2
Beyond Good and Evil 2, announced back in 2017, remains a mystery. Despite its long development, Keighley doesn’t have any information on the game’s status, and even if it were going to be unveiled, it’s more likely to appear at Ubisoft’s own showcase.
No Five Nights at Freddy’s
With Help Wanted 2 already released and non-VR ports planned for later in June, it’s unlikely that Five Nights at Freddy’s will have a significant presence at Summer Game Fest.
No Hollow Knight: Silksong (probably)
While Keighley didn’t explicitly rule out Hollow Knight: Silksong, he did hint that it’s “gonna be a while” before we see it. Fans hoping for an update on the game shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Probably no Nintendo games
While Keighley didn’t completely dismiss the possibility, Nintendo’s continued absence from Summer Game Fest suggests that we shouldn’t expect any announcements from the company at the showcase. However, Nintendo usually has its own digital showcase in June, so there might be exciting news coming from them later in the month.
No music acts, No Josef Fares, no “one more thing”
Summer Game Fest will also be missing some of the usual extras that are seen at other events. There will be no musical performances, and the notorious Josef Fares won’t be making any surprise appearances. Keighley has also confirmed that there will be no “one more thing” announcement, a tradition of concluding showcases with a final, often unexpected reveal.
While we might be missing out on some of these highly anticipated titles and events, Summer Game Fest is still expected to be packed with exciting news and reveals. Stay tuned for updates on the show, and keep your eyes peeled for unexpected surprises.
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