Tokyo Game Show 2024 Dates and Schedule: Everything We Know So Far

The Tokyo Game Show 2024 (TGS 2024) promises a diverse lineup of livestreams showcasing game announcements, updates, and gameplay. This article details the known schedule, content, and anticipated announcements.

TGS 2024 Schedule:

The official schedule, featuring 21 programs across September 26-29, 2024, is available on the TGS website. Thirteen programs are dedicated Official Exhibitor Programs, with developer and publisher presentations. While primarily in Japanese, many will offer English interpretations. A preview special streams September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.

Program Schedule Summary: (Note: Full tables omitted for brevity, but the original tables are implied to be present here)

• Day 1 (Sep 26): Opening Ceremony, Keynote, and presentations from Gamera Games, Ubisoft Japan, Japan Game Awards, Microsoft Japan, SNK, KOEI TECMO, LEVEL-5, and CAPCOM.
• Day 2 (Sep 27): CESA Presentation Stage, ANIPLEX, SEGA/ATLUS, SQUARE ENIX, Infold Games (Infinity Nikki), and HYBE JAPAN.
• Day 3 (Sep 28): Sense of Wonder Night 2024, Official Stage Program, and GungHo Online Entertainment.
• Day 4 (Sep 29): Japan Game Awards Future Division and Closing Ceremony.

Developer and Publisher Streams:

Beyond the official streams, individual developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own broadcasts, potentially overlapping with the main 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:

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) returns to the main exhibit after a four-year absence. While specifics remain undisclosed, their May State of Play announcements and statement regarding no major new franchise releases before April 2025 provide context for expectations.