E3 2019 is nearly upon us, but though the show doesn’t officially start until next week, the big announcements from major publishers and platform holders will
E3 2019 is nearly upon us, but though the show doesn’t officially start until next week, the big announcements from major publishers and platform holders will start coming down the line this weekend. Though the number of publishers hosting press conferences at E3 has slimmed a little bit in 2019, there’s still plenty to look forward to.
Obviously, most of those companies have kept a tight lid on their plans for E3 2019, but thanks to plenty of rumors and reports (along with the occasional hard confirmation from the publishers themselves), we still have a pretty decent idea of what to expect from each of them. Despite the companies that are staying home, it should still be a packed show, so have a look at what we’re expecting to see from some of the biggest names in gaming.
The first entry on the list is the easiest one because Electronic Arts has already revealed what it will be talking about during E3. The company isn’t hosting its traditional E3 press conference, but it will still be there with EA PLAY livestreams in its place. You can check out the full EA PLAY schedule here, with the show running for a little more than three hours on Saturday morning.
There are six games EA plans to cover during E3: Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Madden NFL, FIFA, Battlefield V, and The Sims 4. Of those, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is definitely the one people will be most interested in hearing about, but we’re also going to learn new things about Apex Legends‘ upcoming second season. If nothing else, the start of EA PLAY should be worth watching for both Star Wars fans and battle royale fans.
This is another easy one because Sony isn’t coming to E3 this year. Don’t expect anything but silence from Sony. Instead, have a look at the first details about the PlayStation 5 and cross your fingers in the hope that we’ll get more information soon.
Bethesda is probably going to have a rather tame show this year. Last year, the company covered a ton of ground, announcing Fallout 76, Starfield, and The Elder Scrolls 6. Todd Howard said at PAX East that we aren’t going to see anything from The Elder Scrolls 6 or Starfield at E3, so those of you waiting for more information on either of those titles will have to wait longer.
Of course, Todd Howard could be pulling our legs when he says that Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 won’t be at the show, but those are both still a while out and in recent years Bethesda has shied away from talking about games that are a long way off.
