Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 promises an exciting 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: Key Dates and Schedule
The official TGS streaming schedule is available on the event website. Running from September 26th to 29th, 2024, the show features 21 programs, including 13 Official Exhibitor Programs. While primarily in Japanese, many streams will offer English interpretations. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
Below is a summary of the 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:
In addition to the official streams, several developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own streams on separate channels. These may overlap with the official 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 returns to the main exhibit after a four-year absence. While specifics are yet to be revealed, their presence promises excitement. Note that Sony has stated no major new franchise releases are planned before April 2025.