The ESA confirms E3 2022 cancellation

The ESA confirmed the E3 2022 cancellation after a tweet by Razer PR lead Will Powers stating E3 digital has been cancelled for this year.

“Just got an email… It’s official, E3 digital is official cancelled for 2022. Lots of mixed feelings about this…”

Just got an email… It's official, E3 digital is official cancelled for 2022. Lots of mixed feelings about this…

— Will Powers is on Vacation (@WillJPowers) March 31, 2022

The Entertainment Software Association had plans for an in-person E3 this year. However, it cancelled the plans for that E3 event in January due to the continuing health risks of COVID-19. After that announcement, the ESA had not decided then if there was going to be a digital version of the event.

Now, the ESA says it will focus on “a revitalized physical and digital E3 experience next summer.”

The ESA released the following statement:

“E3 will return in 2023 with a reinvigorated showcase that celebrates new and exciting video games and industry innovations.

We previously announced that E3 would not be held in person in 2022 due to the ongoing health risks surrounding COVID-19. Today, we announce that there will also be no digital E3 showcase in 2022.

Instead, we will devote all our energy and resources to delivering a revitalized physical and digital E3 experience next summer. Whether enjoyed from the show floor or your favorite 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.

Look for more news and announcements soon.”

[Sources]: The ESA: ESA Statement on E3 2022 – [Archive] – [Screenshot]. @WillJPowers (Twitter): Just got an email… It’s official, E3 digital is official cancelled for 2022. Lots of mixed feelings about this – [Archive].