Cancellation of E3 2020
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In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of emergency declared by Los Angeles County in early March 2020, ESA stated then that they were assessing the situation but at the time were still planning on going ahead with the event. The ESA formally announced they had officially cancelled the physical event on March 11, 2020, stating the following:
"Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our fans and supporters. But we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today."
In addition to providing full refunds for participants, the ESA was looking into options for virtual presentations for exhibitors to use during the planned week as an alternative event. It is the first time that an E3 event had been cancelled since its debut in 1995.
The effect is extended when the cancellation of E3 2022 will going to cancel because of two instances: the Omicron variant and the Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest 2022, which does not show up any plans yet.