Get ready for an exciting lineup at the Tokyo Game Show 2024, where developers and publishers will showcase their latest games through a series of livestream programs. Dive into the schedule, content, and announcements with this comprehensive guide.
Tokyo Game Show 2024 Dates and Schedule: Everything We Know So Far
TGS 2024 Schedule
The Tokyo Game Show 2024 is set to captivate audiences with 21 unique programs broadcast over four days, from September 26 to September 29, 2024. You can access the official streaming schedule on the event's website. Among these, 13 are Official Exhibitor Programs, where developers and publishers will unveil new games and provide updates on existing titles.
While the majority of the presentations will be in Japanese, English interpretations will be available for most of the streams, ensuring a global audience can enjoy the content. Additionally, a TGS 2024 Preview Special will be streamed on the official channels on September 18 at 6:00 a.m. (EDT), offering a sneak peek into what to expect from the event.
Below is the detailed program schedule:
First Day Programs
| 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 |
Second Day Programs
| 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 |
Third Day Programs
| 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 |
Fourth Day Programs
| 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 |
Developer and Publisher Streams for TGS 2024
In addition to the Official Exhibitor Programs, Tokyo Game Show 2024 will feature separate streams from various developers and publishers, including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix. These streams will be available on their respective channels, running parallel to the main event schedule.
Key highlights from these streams include KOEI TECMO's upcoming game, 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 Returns to the Tokyo Game Show this 2024
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is making a grand return to the main exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2024 after a four-year hiatus, joining the ranks of major publishers like Capcom and Konami. Previously, Sony only participated in the Demo Play area for indie games last year. While it's not yet clear what Sony will showcase, many of their 2024 releases were already announced during a State of Play in May. Sony has also confirmed that there will be no major new franchise releases before April 2025.
