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Wholesome games are back in force, and the next Wholesome Direct will take place on June 7!

Last year’s Wholesome Direct was great, and in 2025, it has become even more popular. Nearly 1,500 teams sent in submissions for the big event, and this time around 60 titles will be showcased. This year's Wholesome Direct will include news and surprises from amazing studios, including Playstack, btf Games, ustwo games, Wētā Workshop, Electric Saint, and many more.

Here's a look at the 2024 showcase if you needed a refresher:

The showcase will be presented on YouTube and Twitch livestreams as part of Summer Game Fest. Will you be tuning in? Let us know!

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Michael Baker
As a British guy in his mid-thirties, Michael has played and reviewed games as long as he can remember. Narrative Designer at Grimlore Games 2019-2020 (Spellforce 3 franchise, Plarium Games 2023 as Lore Editor). His favourite game genres are strategy, RPG, simulation and RTS.
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