Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 promises a spectacular showcase of gaming, with developers and publishers unveiling new titles and providing updates on existing ones through various livestream programs. This article details the event's schedule, content highlights, and key announcements.
TGS 2024: Key Dates and Schedule Overview
The official TGS livestream schedule, featuring 21 programs across four days (September 26-29, 2024), is available on the event's website. Thirteen programs are dedicated to exhibitors, promising game reveals and updates. 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):
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Opening Program |
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Keynote |
| 12:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Gamera Games |
| 3:00 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. | Ubisoft Japan |
| 4:00 p.m. | 3:00 a.m. | Japan Game Awards |
| 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. | Microsoft Japan |
| 8:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. | SNK |
| 9:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | KOEI TECMO |
| 10:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | LEVEL-5 |
| 11:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | CAPCOM |
Day 2 (September 27th):
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | CESA Presentation Stage |
| 6:00 p.m. | 5:00 a.m. | ANIPLEX |
| 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. | SEGA/ATLUS |
| 9:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | SQUARE ENIX |
| 10:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | Infold Games (Infinity Nikki) |
| 11:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | HYBE JAPAN |
Day 3 (September 28th):
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Sense of Wonder Night 2024 |
| 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 a.m. | Official Stage Program |
| 5:00 p.m. | 4:00 a.m. | GungHo Online Entertainment |
Day 4 (September 29th):
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 a.m. | Japan Game Awards Future Division |
| 5:30 p.m. | 4:30 a.m. | Ending Program |
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 streams, potentially overlapping with the main schedule. Highlights include Atelier Yumia, The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki, and 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. While specifics are yet to be revealed, their May State of Play announcement and statement regarding new franchise releases after April 2025 provide context for expectations.
