EGX Rezzed has been postponed until summer 2020 due to the ongoing cornavirus pandemic.

The convention, organized by Eurogamer and Reed Exhibitions, was originally scheduled to take place March 26-28 at Tobacco Dock in London. Along with its sister event EGX, usually held in September, it is one of the largest gaming events in the UK.

In a statement released on the EGX website,

organizers said that tickets purchased for the original dates would still be valid for the new dates, which have not yet been announced. However, EGX also suggests that those who cannot attend the new dates may be able to apply for a refund through the customer service team.

Recently, the UK moved to the second phase of a four-part plan to combat COVID-19, shifting from containment of the infection to delaying the peak to a time when the NHS is less burdened by other seasonal diseases. However, this means that EGX Rezzed could be delayed into an even bigger crisis. According to Patrick Vallance, the UK's chief scientific advisor, the peak of the epidemic is still 10 to 14 weeks away, i.e., summer 2020.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently 132,567 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with the highest numbers in Italy, China, and Iran. In the United Kingdom, there are currently 594 cases and 10 deaths, but this number is likely much higher, as the government has stated that it will not test any more suspected cases of milder disease. [The WHO officially declared the virus a pandemic on March 11.

This is just another in a long list of delays and cancellations caused by the pandemic. Most notably, E3 2020 was cancelled altogether. However, the Tokyo Game Show, scheduled for September, is reportedly still going to take place.

Reedpop, organizer of EGX Rezzed, confirmed that another event, MCM Comic Con Birmingham, will also be postponed. This was to take place on March 21-22 at the Birmingham NEC, but will instead be held on June 27-28.