Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 promises an exciting lineup of game reveals, updates, and gameplay showcases through various developer livestreams. This article provides a detailed overview of the event's schedule and key announcements.
TGS 2024: Key Dates and Official Streams
The official TGS website hosts the complete streaming schedule. Across the four-day event (September 26-29, 2024), 21 programs will air, including 13 official exhibitor programs featuring game announcements and updates from developers and publishers. While primarily in Japanese, many streams will offer English interpretations. A preview special will stream on September 18 at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
Below is a summary of the daily program schedule:
Day 1 Program Highlights (September 26th):
Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
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Sep 26, 10:00 a.m. | Sep 25, 9:00 p.m. | Opening Ceremony |
Sep 26, 11:00 a.m. | Sep 25, 10:00 p.m. | Keynote Address |
Sep 26, 12:00 p.m. | Sep 25, 11:00 p.m. | Gamera Games Presentation |
Sep 26, 3:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 2:00 a.m. | Ubisoft Japan Showcase |
Sep 26, 4:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 3:00 a.m. | Japan Game Awards Ceremony |
Sep 26, 7:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 6:00 a.m. | Microsoft Japan Presentation |
Sep 26, 8:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 7:00 a.m. | SNK Showcase |
Sep 26, 9:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 8:00 a.m. | KOEI TECMO Presentation |
Sep 26, 10:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 9:00 a.m. | LEVEL-5 Showcase |
Sep 26, 11:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 10:00 a.m. | CAPCOM Presentation |
Day 2-4 Program Highlights (September 27th-29th): (Similar table format for Days 2-4 would follow here, mirroring the provided data)
Beyond the Official Streams: Developer and Publisher Presentations
In addition to the official streams, several developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own separate streams. 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's return to the main exhibit after a four-year absence marks a significant event. While details are limited, it's unlikely to feature major new franchise releases before April 2025.