E3 has officially ditched its digital-only event this year, which, following the cancellation of its in-person show back in January, means there’ll be no E3 at all in 2022.
E3’s 2022 started to look shaky in January, when show organiser the ESA confirmed it wouldn’t be holding a physical event this year due to potential risks from covid – though several journalists subsequently suggested it had actually been scrapped before Christmas – marking the third year in a row E3’s in-person component has been cancelled.
Instead, there were reports the Entertainment Software Association was once again planning a digital offering in place of this year’s live show – in a similar manner to last year’s virtual event – but the organisation has now confirmed E3 will be skipping 2022 entirely.
“We will devote all our energy and resources to delivering a revitalised physical and digital E3 experience next summer,” the ESA said in a statement shared by IGN. “Whether enjoyed from the show floor or your favourite devices, the 2023 showcase will bring the community, media, and industry back together in an all-new format and interactive experience. We look forward to presenting E3 to fans around the world live from Los Angeles in 2023.”