IGN Live 2025: What to expect from the massive gaming event

IGN Live is the first big gaming event of the season, with playable demos of upcoming games and celebrity panels.
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IGN is stepping up this weekend with a major entertainment showcase packed with high-profile reveals and appearances. The two-day event, IGN Live, will stream online, but if you're in Los Angeles, you can catch it live at the Magic Box @ The Reef. Expect panels, giveaways, demos, meet-and-greets, and plenty of hands-on time with upcoming games. (Yes, there's still time to get tickets.)

With E3 effectively gone, IGN and Summer Game Fest have been working to fill the gap. So, if you're planning to drop by or tune in virtually, here's a look at some of the key names and titles set to take the stage. IGN’s got a running lineup live on its site, but here are a few standouts.

Xbox and Outer Worlds 2 Take the Stage

Xbox is hosting an official watch party at IGN Live, featuring the full Xbox Showcase and a special stream for Outer Worlds 2. Expect first looks and surprise drops.


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Japanese developer Atlus will have RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army playable on-site at the Lenovo booth. This will be a perfect time for fans a chance to experience the Persona 5 developers' 2006 occult cult classic with a modern upgrade.

Norse: Oath of Blood Developer Commentary

A special session will break down the brutal combat and myth-driven design behind Norse: Oath of Blood, complete with dev Q&A.

Animalkind Makes Its Cozy Debut

The upcoming cozy game from Uncommon Games, Animalkind, will show off a new reveal at IGN Live, offering a gentler alternative on a floor filled with high-octane titles.

FBC: Firebreak Live Dev Panel

Developer Mike Kayatta will walk fans through the upcoming FBC: Firebreak, a new entry tied to the Control universe.


Disclosure: IGN Entertainment is a subsidiary of ZiffDavis Inc., which is the parent company of Mashable.

Topics Video Games

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Chance Townsend
Assistant Editor, General Assignments

Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones.

In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky @offbrandchance.bsky.social or by email at [email protected].

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