TGS 2024: Dates, Schedule Released

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 known schedule, content, and announcements.

TGS 2024 Schedule:

The official schedule, available on the TGS website, comprises 21 programs across four days (September 26-29, 2024). Thirteen are official exhibitor programs, with many offering English interpretations alongside the Japanese presentations. A preview special streams September 18th at 6:00 AM EDT.

Program Schedule Summary: (Note: This is a summary; refer to the original for complete details.)

Day 1 (Sep 26): Opening Program, Keynote, and presentations from Gamera Games, Ubisoft Japan, Japan Game Awards, Microsoft Japan, SNK, KOEI TECMO, LEVEL-5, and CAPCOM.

Day 2 (Sep 27): CESA Presentation Stage, ANIPLEX, SEGA/ATLUS, SQUARE ENIX, Infold Games (Infinity Nikki), and HYBE JAPAN.

Day 3 (Sep 28): Sense of Wonder Night 2024, Official Stage Program, and GungHo Online Entertainment.

Day 4 (Sep 29): Japan Game Awards Future Division and the Closing Program.

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 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 Return:

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) returns to the main exhibit for the first time in four years. While their specific showcase remains undisclosed, it's unlikely to feature major new franchise releases before April 2025, given their previous announcements.