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 anticipated announcements.
TGS 2024 Dates and Official Streams:
The four-day event, from September 26th to 29th, 2024, will feature 21 official programs, 13 of which are dedicated Exhibitor Programs from developers and publishers. While primarily in Japanese, English interpretations will be available for most streams. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
The detailed schedule is as follows:
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 |
Independent Developer and Publisher Streams:
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 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 return to the main exhibit for the first time in four years. While specifics are yet to be revealed, their presence is highly anticipated.
Stay tuned for more updates as the event draws closer!
