DAY 2 RECAP: Sunday, June 13
Highlights and news coming out of E3
Day 2 of E3 2021 – the most anticipated video game showcase on the planet – featured presentations from 24 Entertainment, Xbox & Bethesda Games, SQUARE ENIX, Warner Bros. Games and more.
Day 2 Highlights
The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase packed 30 different games into its presentation. Highlights include:
- A new trailer for Halo Infinite showcased its multiplayer mode.
- Sea of Thieves’ new update – A Pirate’s Life – will feature Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean films.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator partnered with Paramount Studios to coincide with the launch of the Top Gun: Maverick film.
- Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios.
SQUARE ENIX announced Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther is coming to Marvel’s Avengers, and offered a look at the Life is Strange Remastered Collection. Warner Bros. Games debuted a Back 4 Blood trailer.
24 Entertainment offered a look into their upcoming title, Naraka Bladepoint. Dean Takahashi hosted an Xbox retrospective panel with Robbie Bach, Shane Kim and Ed Fries. Special appearances from Post Malone and more.
Monday’s Must-See Lineup
All Times Pacific
8:30 a.m. – Pre-Show
9:00 a.m. – Verizon
9:45 a.m. – Intellivision
10:15 a.m. – Take-Two Interactive Panel
11:10 a.m. – Mythical Games
12:00 p.m. – Indie Showcase
12:30 p.m. – Freedom Games
1:00 p.m. – VENN’s Origin Stories with Hector Rodriguez
2:30 p.m. – Capcom
3:00 p.m. – Razer
The full schedule can be seen here. In addition to what’s listed, there will be a wide variety of interviews, panels and other exciting moments that you won’t want to miss. Make sure to tune in for the whole broadcast to catch all the reveals and surprises.
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About E3
How To Watch
The primary hubs to watch the E3 2021 broadcast (outside of the portal) include:
Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook
E3 is the world’s premier event for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned and operated by the ESA, the US trade association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies developing and publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the internet. For more information, visit www.e3expo.com or follow E3 on Facebook @E3Expo or Twitter @E3.
About the ESA
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) serves as the voice and advocate for the U.S. video game industry. Its members are the innovators, creators, publishers and business leaders that are reimagining entertainment and transforming how we interact, learn, connect and play. The ESA works to expand and protect the dynamic marketplace for video games through innovative and engaging initiatives that showcase the positive impact of video games on people, culture and the economy. For more information, visit the ESA’s website or follow the ESA on Twitter @theESA.
