Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams

The Tokyo Game Show 2024 is set to be a major event, with developers and publishers showcasing new games and providing updates on existing titles. This article provides a detailed overview of the event's schedule, stream contents, and key announcements.

TGS 2024: Key Dates and Streaming Schedule

The four-day event, running from September 26th to 29th, 2024, will feature 21 livestream programs. Thirteen are official exhibitor programs, with English interpretations available for most. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT. The complete schedule is accessible on the official TGS website.

Below is a summary of the daily program schedule:

Day 1 (September 26th): Opening Program, Keynote, and presentations from Gamera Games, Ubisoft Japan, Japan Game Awards, Microsoft Japan, SNK, KOEI TECMO, LEVEL-5, and CAPCOM.

Day 2 (September 27th): CESA Presentation Stage, ANIPLEX, SEGA/ATLUS, SQUARE ENIX, Infold Games (Infinity Nikki), and HYBE JAPAN presentations.

Day 3 (September 28th): Sense of Wonder Night 2024, an Official Stage Program, and a presentation by GungHo Online Entertainment.

Day 4 (September 29th): Japan Game Awards Future Division and the Closing Program.

Beyond the Official Streams:

In addition to the official streams, several developers and publishers, including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix, will host their own separate streams. These independent broadcasts may overlap with the official TGS schedule. Highlights include anticipated reveals for KOEI TECMO's Atelier Yumia, Nihon Falcom's The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria, and Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.

Sony's Return to TGS 2024:

After a four-year absence, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) will return to the main exhibit. While specifics remain undisclosed, their presence alongside major publishers like Capcom and Konami promises significant announcements. However, Sony has previously indicated no major new franchise releases before April 2025.