Last year's Devolver Direct was a video presentation for the ages that shone through because of the publisher's unique tone and punk rock-style railing against the industry norm, and it's happening again this year, Devolver Digital has confirmed.

All part of Summer Game Fest, which we (I) are heading to from next week, Devolver's next Devolver Direct already promises to be an outlier where we an expect updates on games known to be in development and, of course, surprises and new announcements.

Devolver Digital, proud purveyors of hand-crafted indie games and weapons-grade chilli dogs, are beyond ecstatic to announce that their critically received, award-snubbing annual presentation will return to surprise and delight gamers around the world on June 8 at 3PM Pacific Time, as part of Summer Game Fest, live at summergamefest.com.

The 2023 edition of Devolver’s marquee marketing event promises new game announcements, playable demos and a host of other surprises including the long-awaited return, reboot and rebirth of the world’s favourite video game mascot… Volvy!

Introduced to the world more than 30 years ago in his first solo game Field Run, Volvy went on to star in a string of hit Devolver games… Hotline Miami, Enter the Gungeon, Gris, My Friend Pedro, Ape Out, Pikuniku, Cult of the Lamb... the list goes on and on. For generations of gamers, this is where it all began. The cultural icon of the gaming industry, more influential than any pop-star or politician.

And on June 8 at 3PM Pacific, Volvy returns.

Join us as we welcome original Volvy creator Ronathan Trodfield to reveal the future of video games. Again.

You can catcn the Devolver Direct at 8AM AEST on Friday, June 9.

Stay tuned for our updates on SGF both during the event itself, and in a big way after.