E3 is set to make a return in 2023, but many spectators are wondering which brands are set to make an appearance — namely, Microsoft and Xbox.

Historically, E3 has been one of the biggest gaming industry trade shows and, after a four year hiatus, is set to make a return this June. In the past, the event has offered some of the most exciting gaming reveals across all platforms, generating a huge amount of buzz throughout its run.

But, with in-person events having slowed down over recent years, and with E3's absence, many big brands have taken it upon themselves to host their own digital showcases. From the likes of the Nintendo Direct to Sony's PlayStation State of Play, these brand-owned broadcasts still draw in the crowds with the added flexibility of being broadcast to their own schedule.

E3 2023 will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in June, but will Microsoft be there?

Will Xbox be at E3 2023?

According to a report by IGN, Xbox, along with Nintendo and Sony, will not be part of E3 2023.

These three brands are often the biggest draws for E3 spectators, particular those hoping for some surprise announcements, but each have created their own individual showcases in the past.

Xbox announced previously that it would be returning to LA for its annual summer showcase but, according to IGN, declined to say whether or not it would be part of E3. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer also stated that Xbox would be timing its showcase with E3 at a moment "convenient for press and even consumers", likely to align with the event itself rather than be part of the showfloor.

Xbox's absence from the show may come as a surprise, given the number of large titles such as Starfield that the brand is working on. Xbox and Microsoft have yet to confirm definitively if they will be part of E3 2023.

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