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. This article provides a detailed overview of the event's schedule, including livestream programs, announcements, and key participating companies.
TGS 2024: Key Dates and Broadcast Schedule
The four-day event runs from September 26th to 29th, 2024, featuring a total of 21 broadcast programs. Thirteen are official exhibitor presentations, showcasing new game reveals and updates from leading developers and publishers. While primarily in Japanese, many streams will offer English interpretation. A special preview stream will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
The complete schedule is available on the official TGS website, but here's a summary:
Day 1 Program Highlights (September 26th): The opening program, keynote, and presentations from Gamera Games, Ubisoft Japan, the Japan Game Awards, Microsoft Japan, SNK, KOEI TECMO, LEVEL-5, and CAPCOM.
Day 2 Program Highlights (September 27th): Features the CESA Presentation Stage, along with presentations from ANIPLEX, SEGA/ATLUS, SQUARE ENIX, Infold Games (Infinity Nikki), and HYBE JAPAN.
Day 3 Program Highlights (September 28th): Includes the Sense of Wonder Night 2024, an Official Stage Program, and a presentation by GungHo Online Entertainment.
Day 4 Program Highlights (September 29th): The Japan Game Awards Future Division and the closing ceremony. (Note: Detailed time slots for each program are available in the tables below.)
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 |
Independent Developer and Publisher Streams: In addition to the official streams, several companies, including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix, will host their own streams. These will feature titles like Atelier Yumia, The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Sony's Return: Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) will be back at TGS 2024 after a four-year absence, participating in the main exhibit. While specifics are yet to be revealed, their presence is highly anticipated.
