Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 promises a captivating lineup of developer livestreams showcasing new games, updates, and gameplay. This article details the streaming schedule, content highlights, and key announcements.
TGS 2024 Schedule: A Deep Dive
The official TGS 2024 streaming schedule, featuring 21 programs across four days (September 26-29, 2024), is available on the event's website. Thirteen programs are dedicated to Official Exhibitor presentations, with developers and publishers unveiling new titles and providing updates on existing ones. 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.
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 Schedule
In addition to the main TGS channels, several developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own independent streams. These may overlap with the official schedule. Anticipated 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 Grand Return
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) returns to the main TGS exhibit after a four-year absence, joining industry giants like Capcom and Konami. While their showcase remains undisclosed, their May State of Play announcements and statement regarding no major new franchise releases before April 2025 provide context.
