TGS 2024: Dates & Details Unveiled

The Tokyo Game Show 2024 (TGS 2024) is set to be a major event, featuring numerous livestreams from developers and publishers showcasing new games, updates, and gameplay. This article details the known schedule, content, and announcements.

TGS 2024 Schedule Overview:

The official TGS 2024 streaming schedule, available on the event's website, comprises 21 programs across four days (September 26-29, 2024). Thirteen are official exhibitor programs, with many featuring English interpretations alongside Japanese presentations. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.

Program Schedule (Partial):

Day 1 (September 26th): Highlights include the Opening Program, Keynote, presentations from Ubisoft Japan, Microsoft Japan, SNK, KOEI TECMO, LEVEL-5, and CAPCOM.

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

Day 3 (September 28th): Includes Sense of Wonder Night 2024 and a GungHo Online Entertainment presentation.

Day 4 (September 29th): Concludes with the Japan Game Awards Future Division and the Ending Program. (Full schedule available on the official website).

Developer and Publisher 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 may overlap with the official schedule. Expected highlights include Atelier Yumia (KOEI TECMO), The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria (Nihon Falcom), and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Square Enix).

Sony's Return:

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) returns to the main exhibit after a four-year absence. While specifics are limited, Sony's May State of Play announcements and their statement regarding no major new franchise releases before April 2025 provide context for their TGS 2024 presence.