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 details the confirmed schedule, content highlights, and key announcements.
TGS 2024 Schedule Overview:
The official TGS 2024 livestream schedule, available on the event website, comprises 21 programs across four days (September 26-29, 2024). Thirteen are official exhibitor programs, with many offering English interpretations despite primarily being in Japanese. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
Detailed Program Schedule: (Note: Times are in JST and EDT)
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 |
Additional Developer Streams:
Beyond the official schedule, several developers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own streams on separate channels. These may overlap with the main TGS 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 promises exciting announcements, though they have stated no major new franchise releases are planned before April 2025.