E3 2023 Canceled: Will It Ever Return? – SlashGear

According to an internal email sent by ESA that was later accessed by IGN, the organizers “simply did not garner the sustained interest necessary to execute it in a way that would showcase the size, strength, and impact of our industry.” That’s not surprising at all. Nintendo and Microsoft were the first big dogs to confirm that they will be a no-show at E3 2023, favoring their own in-house events instead. Ubisoft was next, and then we heard that Sega and Chinese gaming giant Tencent have also decided to skip the event. Sony reportedly abandoned its E3 2023 plans because it lacked a catalog strong enough to showcase at the event.

The ESA is still said to view E3 as “a beloved event and brand,” which is a sign that the event might return in the coming years, but don’t hold your breath though. Despite E3 2023’s cancellation, June will still be an eventful month for the gaming community. Microsoft will be hosting the Xbox Games Showcase on June 11, and it will be followed by the highly-anticipated “Starfield” reveal on the same day. Ubisoft Forward Live is happening on June 12 in Los Angeles with in-person and digital flavors. And let’s not forget the Geoff Keighley-hosted Summer Game Fest, which starts on June 8, 2023.