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, featuring numerous livestreams from developers showcasing new games, updates, and gameplay. 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 livestream schedule, accessible on the event's website, spans four days (September 26-29, 2024), featuring 21 programs. Thirteen are official exhibitor programs, where developers will unveil new games and updates. While primarily in Japanese, many streams will offer English interpretations. A preview special will air on September 18 at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
Below is a summary of the daily program schedule:
Day 1 (September 26): The day kicks off with the Opening Program and Keynote, followed by presentations from Gamera Games, Ubisoft Japan, Japan Game Awards, Microsoft Japan, SNK, KOEI TECMO, LEVEL-5, and CAPCOM.
Day 2 (September 27): Features presentations from CESA, ANIPLEX, SEGA/ATLUS, SQUARE ENIX, Infold Games (Infinity Nikki), and HYBE JAPAN.
Day 3 (September 28): Includes Sense of Wonder Night 2024, an Official Stage Program, and a presentation by GungHo Online Entertainment.
Day 4 (September 29): Concludes with the Japan Game Awards Future Division and the Ending Program.
Developer and Publisher Independent Streams
Beyond the official streams, several developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host independent streams on their own channels. These may overlap with the official 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 to TGS 2024
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) returns to the main exhibit after a four-year absence, joining major publishers like Capcom and Konami. While specifics are yet to be revealed, it's unlikely to feature major new franchise releases before April 2025, given their previous announcements.
