The Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams

The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 promises a vibrant showcase of gaming, featuring numerous livestreams from developers and publishers. This article details the event's schedule, content, and announcements.

TGS 2024: Key Dates and Broadcast Schedule

The official TGS streaming schedule is available on the event's website. Running from September 26th to 29th, 2024, the four-day event will feature 21 programs. Thirteen are Official Exhibitor Programs, where developers will unveil new games and provide updates. While primarily in Japanese, English interpretations will be available for most streams. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.

Detailed program schedules (JST and EDT):

Day 1 (September 26th):

(Days 2, 3, and 4 schedules follow a similar table format, omitted for brevity but readily available on the official website.)

Developer and Publisher Streams

Beyond the official streams, several developers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host independent broadcasts. These may overlap 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 (SIE) returns to the main exhibit after a four-year absence. While specifics are limited, their showcase will likely feature titles previously announced (State of Play, May 2024) and will not include major new franchise releases before April 2025.