Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams
The Tokyo Game Show 2024 promises a captivating lineup of developer livestreams showcasing new games, updates, and gameplay. This article provides a detailed overview of the event's streaming schedule, content highlights, and key announcements.
TGS 2024: Schedule and Broadcasts
The official TGS streaming schedule is available on the event website. Across four days (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, English interpretations will be provided for most streams. A special preview will stream 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Presentation |
| Sep 26, 11:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 10:00 a.m. | CAPCOM Showcase |
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 Presentation |
| Sep 27, 7:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 6:00 a.m. | SEGA/ATLUS Showcase |
| Sep 27, 9:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 8:00 a.m. | SQUARE ENIX Showcase |
| Sep 27, 10:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 9:00 a.m. | Infold Games (Infinity Nikki) Presentation |
| Sep 27, 11:00 p.m. | Sep 27, 10:00 a.m. | HYBE JAPAN Presentation |
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 Presentation |
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. | Closing Ceremony |
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, potentially overlapping with the main schedule. Highlights include Atelier Yumia (KOEI TECMO), The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki (Nihon Falcom), and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Square Enix).
Sony's Return to TGS 2024
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) returns to the main exhibit after a four-year absence, joining other major publishers. While specifics are yet to be revealed, their showcase will likely focus on previously announced titles, given their statement about no major new franchise releases before April 2025.
