TGS 2024: Key Release Dates and Schedule

Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams

The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 promises a captivating showcase of games, updates, and gameplay reveals through various developer livestreams. This article provides a detailed overview of the event's schedule and anticipated announcements.

TGS 2024: Key Dates and Official Streams

The official TGS website offers the complete streaming schedule. The four-day event (September 26-29, 2024) will feature 21 programs, including 13 Official Exhibitor Programs. While primarily in Japanese, many streams will include English interpretations. A special preview will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.

Below is a summary of the daily program schedule:

Day 1 (September 26th): Opening Program, Keynote, presentations from Gamera Games, Ubisoft Japan, Japan Game Awards, Microsoft Japan, SNK, KOEI TECMO, LEVEL-5, and CAPCOM.

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

Day 3 (September 28th): Sense of Wonder Night 2024, Official Stage Program, and GungHo Online Entertainment presentations.

Day 4 (September 29th): Japan Game Awards Future Division and the Closing Program.

Developer and Publisher Individual Streams

Beyond the official streams, several developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own streams on separate channels. These may overlap with the official TGS schedule. 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 to TGS 2024

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) will return to the main exhibit after a four-year absence. While their specific showcase remains undisclosed, it's unlikely to feature major new franchise releases before April 2025, given their previous announcements.

The Tokyo Game Show 2024 promises a jam-packed schedule of exciting reveals and updates. Keep an eye on the official website for the most up-to-date information.