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 provides a comprehensive overview of the event's schedule, content, and key announcements.
TGS 2024 Schedule and Streams:
The official TGS 2024 streaming schedule, accessible on the event's website, comprises 21 programs across four days (September 26-29, 2024). Thirteen of these are Official Exhibitor Programs, where developers will unveil new games and provide updates. While primarily in Japanese, English interpretations will be available for most streams. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
The following tables detail the program schedule (Note: Times are in JST and EDT):
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 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 Programs:
Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
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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 Programs:
Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
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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 Programs:
Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
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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 streams on individual channels. These may overlap with the official TGS 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) will return to the main exhibit after a four-year absence, alongside major publishers like Capcom and Konami. While specifics are yet to be revealed, Sony's May State of Play and their announcement of no major new franchise releases before April 2025 provide context for their potential showcase.