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, with developers and publishers showcasing new games, updates, and gameplay through various livestream programs. This article provides a complete overview of the event's schedule, content, and announcements.
TGS 2024: Key Dates and Official Streams
The official TGS 2024 livestream schedule is available on the event's website. The four-day event, from September 26th to 29th, 2024, will feature 21 programs, including 13 Official Exhibitor Programs. While primarily in Japanese, English interpretations will be provided 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 Programs (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 Programs (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 Programs (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 Programs (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 |
Additional Developer and Publisher Streams
Beyond the official streams, several developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own separate streams, potentially overlapping with the main schedule. Highlights include Atelier Yumia, The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Sony's Return to TGS 2024
Sony Interactive Entertainment will return to the main exhibit after a four-year absence. While their specific showcase remains undisclosed, it's unlikely to feature major new franchise releases before April 2025.
