With major gaming events like Game Developers Conference indefinitely postponed over COVID-19 concerns, all eyes are on one of the biggest events of all, E3, and whether it will follow suit. But according to the event’s organizers, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), it’s “full speed” ahead for E3 2020.
In a statement to IGN, the ESA explained that “everyone is watching the situation very closely. We will continue to be vigilant as our first priority is the health, wellness and safety of all of our exhibitors and attendees. Given what we know at this time, we are moving ahead full speed with E3 2020 planning. Exhibit and registrations ales are on track for an exciting show in June.”
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Several gaming events have already been impacted or outright canceled over concerns about COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus. The Taipei Game Show in Taiwan was canceled earlier this year, and following a spate of high-profile dropouts like PlayStation, Epic, Facebook, and many more, GDC also announced it was postponing its annual event in San Francisco, California.
However, with the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States rising, the situation around E3 will likely evolve. But until then, the ESA says E3 will continue as planned.
There will still be some notable absences from this year’s E3 that was announced before the COVID-19 outbreak. PlayStation will once again skip E3 after missing out last year, and so will regular host Geoff Keighley.
Other publishers like Microsoft have confirmed their attendance. E3 2020 will be held on June 9, 2020, through June 11, 2020.
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Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. you can reach him on Twitter.
Source: IGN.com E3 2020 Moving Ahead 'Full Speed', Despite Coronavirus Concerns