The Tokyo Game Show 2024 (TGS 2024) is set to be a major event, featuring numerous livestreams from developers and publishers showcasing new games, updates, and gameplay. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the event's schedule and anticipated announcements.
TGS 2024 Schedule:
The official TGS 2024 livestream schedule, accessible on the event's website, details 21 programs across four days (September 26-29, 2024). Thirteen are official exhibitor programs, primarily in Japanese but with English interpretation for most. A preview special streams on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
The schedule is as follows:
Day 1 Programs (September 26th):
| 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 |
Day 2 Programs (September 27th):
| 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 (Nikki) |
| Sep 27, 11:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 10:00 a.m. | HYBE JAPAN |
Day 3 Programs (September 28th):
| 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 |
Day 4 Programs (September 29th):
| 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 |
Developer and Publisher Streams:
Beyond the official streams, several developers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own streams, potentially overlapping with the main schedule. Highlights include KOEI TECMO's Atelier Yumia, Nihon Falcom's The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki, and Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Sony's Return:
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) returns to the main exhibit after a four-year absence. While their specific showcase remains unannounced, it's unlikely to feature major new franchise releases before April 2025.
