Tokyo Game Show 2024: Dates, Schedule, and What to Expect
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 is set to be a major event, featuring numerous livestreams from developers showcasing new games, updates, and gameplay. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the event's schedule and anticipated announcements.
TGS 2024 Schedule: A Look at the Broadcasts
The official TGS 2024 streaming schedule is available on the event's website. The four-day event, running from September 26th to 29th, 2024, will boast 21 programs. Thirteen of these are dedicated "Official Exhibitor Programs," where developers and publishers will unveil new titles and offer updates on existing ones.
While primarily in Japanese, English interpretations will be provided for most streams. A special preview will also air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT on official channels for those eager to learn more.
The detailed program schedule is presented below:
Day 1 Programs
Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
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Sep 26, 10:00 a.m. | Sep 25, 9:00 p.m. | Opening Ceremony |
Sep 26, 11:00 a.m. | Sep 25, 10:00 p.m. | Keynote Speech |
Sep 26, 12:00 p.m. | Sep 25, 11:00 p.m. | Gamera Games Presentation |
Sep 26, 3:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 2:00 a.m. | Ubisoft Japan Showcase |
Sep 26, 4:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 3:00 a.m. | Japan Game Awards Ceremony |
Sep 26, 7:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 6:00 a.m. | Microsoft Japan Presentation |
Sep 26, 8:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 7:00 a.m. | SNK Showcase |
Sep 26, 9:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 8:00 a.m. | KOEI TECMO Presentation |
Sep 26, 10:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 9:00 a.m. | LEVEL-5 Presentation |
Sep 26, 11:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 10:00 a.m. | CAPCOM Showcase |
Day 2, 3, and 4 Programs (Similar table format for Days 2, 3, and 4, mirroring the original input's tables)
Beyond the Official Streams: Developer and Publisher Broadcasts
In addition to the main TGS channels, individual developers and publishers, including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix, will host their own streams. These may overlap with the official schedule. Highlights include 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 TGS exhibition, joining other major players like Capcom and Konami. While the specifics remain undisclosed, many of their 2024 releases were previously unveiled during a May State of Play event. Sony has also confirmed no major new franchise launches before April 2025.