E3 organizers: in 2021 the event will be held online and will be 100% free


The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) tweeted that the digital show E3 2021 will be a completely free event for all attendees. In addition, there will be no additional paid-access items at the event. The organizers noted that they worked very hard in order to share their experience for free with everyone who is interested in E3 2021.

It is known that ESA previously planned to add pay-per-view for some elements of the digital show. The premium package would cost $ 35. For these funds, users could receive demo versions of games or some other development of the company. However, major gaming corporations criticized such a plan by ESA, which, most likely, was the reason for the cancellation of paid services.

The event will most likely take place online. The organizers plan to hold it during the week, starting from June 13th. A rather rich program is expected: several two-hour sessions from partners, an award ceremony, broadcasts from game developers and media partners. In addition, there is speculation that the participants will be provided with a demonstration of new gaming applications.

The organizers of E3 2021 are actively promoting the digital show, but it still requires the support of major gaming companies. Despite an attempt to revive the popular gaming trade show, many in the industry have already announced their refusal to attend. Among them, for example, was the Japanese Sony and the organizer of The Game Awards Jeff Keiley. Recent years have been very difficult for the association, in addition to the above, “the ship” left “and EA.

There is no information on what E3 2021 will actually look like. The organizers promised to provide official data in the near future.

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