Summary
- Summer Game Fest 2025 hit 50+ million views with an 89% increase from last year.
- Peaked at over 3 million concurrent viewers across YouTube and Twitch.
- Top game reveals included Resident Evil Requiem, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and Chronicles: Medieval.
SGF 2025 Becomes the Biggest Yet
Summer Game Fest 2025 just set a new record. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event saw a whopping 89% spike in viewership from last year. Over 50 million people tuned in across YouTube, Twitch, and X, with more than 3 million watching at the same time during its peak.
This makes it the biggest SGF since it began in 2020.
According to StreamCharts, YouTube views were up 43% compared to last year, while Twitch viewership climbed 38%. More than 1,300 community streamers also co-hosted the show live.
The average audience and total watch time saw major growth, proving the event’s rising popularity worldwide.
What Made This Year’s Show So Special?
SGF 2025 delivered a packed lineup of new game reveals and trailers.
Fans were especially excited for Resident Evil Requiem, which teased a brand-new cast and confirmed a February 27, 2026, release. Jurassic World Evolution 3 showcased its enhanced park-building mechanics, coming out on October 21, 2025. Another surprise hit was Chronicles: Medieval, featuring a trailer narrated by actor Tom Hardy and mixing strategy with third-person action.
Well, with the record-breaking numbers, Summer Game Fest 2025 is now the second biggest gaming event of the year, just behind Nintendo’s Switch 2 showcase. It’s even ahead of Xbox’s and PlayStation’s June events.
The future looks bright for Geoff Keighley’s summer show, and fans are already hyped for what’s coming next, including The Game Awards later this year.
