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E3 2021 will return this June in digital form, and has been backed by Nintendo, Xbox, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two, Warner Bros and Koch Media.

It's a strong line-up, especially with the two platform holders on-board, however there are some notable absentees, including Sony, EA, Activision Blizzard, Sega, Bandai Namco and Square Enix. The event takes place between June 12 and June 15, so there is still time for other publishers to sign up.

This year's show will be online-only, but very little details are available besides that. The press release states that developers will be 'showcasing their latest news and games directly to fans around the world', with the ESA working with media to 'amplify and make this content available to everyone for free'. GamesIndustry.biz understands this may take the form of media-only days and streaming technology.