Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 is set to be a major event for gaming enthusiasts, with developers and publishers showcasing upcoming titles and providing updates on existing ones through various livestream programs. This article provides a detailed overview of the event's schedule, content, and key announcements.
TGS 2024: Key Dates and Official Streams
The official TGS 2024 livestream schedule, available on the event's website, features a total of 21 programs spanning four days (September 26-29, 2024). Thirteen of these are Official Exhibitor Programs, offering game announcements and updates from developers and publishers. While primarily in Japanese, English interpretations will be provided for most streams. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
Below is a summary of the daily program schedule:
Day 1 (September 26th): Highlights include the Opening Program, Keynote address, and presentations from major players such as Ubisoft Japan, Microsoft Japan, SNK, KOEI TECMO, LEVEL-5, and CAPCOM.
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 10:00 a.m. | Sep 25, 9:00 p.m. | Opening Program |
| Sep 26, 11:00 a.m. | Sep 25, 10:00 p.m. | Keynote |
| Sep 26, 12:00 p.m. | Sep 25, 11:00 p.m. | Gamera Games |
| Sep 26, 3:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 2:00 a.m. | Ubisoft Japan |
| Sep 26, 4:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 3:00 a.m. | Japan Game Awards |
| Sep 26, 7:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 6:00 a.m. | Microsoft Japan |
| Sep 26, 8:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 7:00 a.m. | SNK |
| Sep 26, 9:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 8:00 a.m. | KOEI TECMO |
| Sep 26, 10:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 9:00 a.m. | LEVEL-5 |
| Sep 26, 11:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 10:00 a.m. | CAPCOM |
Day 2 (September 27th): Features presentations from CESA, ANIPLEX, SEGA/ATLUS, SQUARE ENIX, Infold Games (Infinity Nikki), and HYBE JAPAN.
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 11:00 a.m. | Sep 26, 10:00 p.m. | CESA Presentation Stage |
| Sep 27, 6:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 5:00 a.m. | ANIPLEX |
| Sep 27, 7:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 6:00 a.m. | SEGA/ATLUS |
| Sep 27, 9:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 8:00 a.m. | SQUARE ENIX |
| Sep 27, 10:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 9:00 a.m. | Infold Games (Infinity Nikki) |
| Sep 27, 11:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 10:00 a.m. | HYBE JAPAN |
Day 3 (September 28th): Includes Sense of Wonder Night 2024, an Official Stage Program, and a presentation by GungHo Online Entertainment.
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sep 27, 9:30 p.m. | Sense of Wonder Night 2024 |
| Sep 28, 1:00 p.m. | Sep 28, 12:00 a.m. | Official Stage Program |
| Sep 28, 5:00 p.m. | Sep 28, 4:00 a.m. | GungHo Online Entertainment |
Day 4 (September 29th): The final day features the Japan Game Awards Future Division and the Closing Program.
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 1:00 p.m. | Sep 29, 12:00 a.m. | Japan Game Awards Future Division |
| Sep 29, 5:30 p.m. | Sep 29, 4:30 a.m. | Ending Program |
Additional Developer and Publisher Streams
Beyond the official streams, several developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own separate livestreams on their respective channels. These may coincide with the official TGS schedule. Anticipated highlights include Atelier Yumia, The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Sony's Return to TGS 2024
Sony Interactive Entertainment's return to the main exhibit after a four-year absence marks a significant event. While specifics remain undisclosed, their participation alongside major publishers like Capcom and Konami promises exciting reveals. However, Sony has indicated no major new franchise launches before April 2025.
