E3 2023: Is Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot Suggesting the Expo Will Not Happen After All?

The future of the world’s most popular gaming event, E3, has been in question recently. After it was confirmed that Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony would be skipping this year's virtual edition due to logistical difficulties, the show may not return. However, recent comments from Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot indicate that there is still a chance for an in-person event in 2023.

Guillemot commented during Thursday's Ubisoft earnings call when asked about E3 2023. He stated that "if E3 happens, we will be there, and we will have a lot of things to show." This statement implies that there is still hope for a physical event next year despite the lack of participation from major publishers like Microsoft and Sony. It also suggests that Ubisoft is preparing to showcase some big projects if an in-person expo occurs as expected.

This news comes after ReedPop announced earlier this week their plans for the 2023 digital version of E3, which includes multiple live streams with developers discussing upcoming titles as well as on-demand content available throughout June 15th - 17th, 2023. The virtual edition may not include any traditional spectacles associated with previous years' events. However, it should still provide plenty of entertainment, with large and small studios participating in various activities such as panel discussions or playing previews of upcoming games on Twitch or YouTube channels during those days.

Overall, while many fans are disappointed by Microsoft’s decision to skip out on attending an in-person E3 this year, they can take solace knowing that there may yet be one more chance: Ubisoft appears ready to make its presence felt at an eventual physical showroom if an expo does happen sometime next year - providing gamers with another opportunity see what new titles they've got cooking up behind closed doors ahead of their big releases later down the line!

So far, no official announcement has been made regarding whether or not E3 2023 will go ahead as planned, but given Yves Guillemot's remarks, it looks like there could be good news coming soon for those eagerly awaiting more details about what lies ahead for gaming's biggest annual showcase!