The Electronic Entertainment Expo, also known as the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo, is going to be cancelled again this year. The organizers of the E3 show have confirmed that the E3 will not be held in June this year. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the world, this year's E3 not only canceled the offline event schedule, but even eliminated the form of online virtualization.
Every year, E3 will become a carnival for gamers around the world, and the world's major game manufacturers and well-known independent game studios will choose to announce new news, release new games, display the relevant details of game works under development, or release some real-world operation videos in this game carnival, which will make players look forward to it more. But this year's E3 cancellation is bound to hit players' enthusiasm again, and the epidemic has changed every aspect of people's lives, even games and electronic entertainment.
According to a statement from the Entertainment Software Association, E3 organizers, the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo will return in 2023. "E3 will return in 2023 with a rejuvenated showcase celebrating new and exciting video games and industry innovations." "Whether viewed from the showroom or your favourite device, the 2023 showcase will bring communities, media and industry back together in a whole new format and interactive experience."
Although E3 2022 is canceled, players are not without gains. Game publishers are increasingly opting out of E3 in favor of hosting their own online events such as Nintendo's Direct Showcase, EA Play Live, and Sony's State of Play. In June there will be a video showcase of the game, including live streams and previously recorded videos from publishers and developers showcasing their upcoming games. The Summer Games Festival will also still be held, with official promises to showcase some of the big games that are coming soon.
Last year's E3 online event saw the debut of Metroid Dread and new footage from the upcoming Elden Ring and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. Today, the official release of Eldon's Ring of Law has been available to a wide range of players, and Zelda Legend: Breath of the Wild 2 has been announced to be postponed to spring 2023.
It is worth mentioning that IGN had earlier reported the cancellation of E3, and now the news is confirmed.