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 provides a comprehensive overview of the event's streaming schedule, content highlights, and key announcements.
TGS 2024 Schedule and Livestreams:
The official TGS livestream schedule, accessible on the event's website, details 21 programs across four days (September 26-29, 2024). Thirteen are official exhibitor programs, with developers and publishers unveiling new titles and providing updates. While primarily in Japanese, English interpretation will be available for most streams. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
Below is a summary of the daily program schedule (JST/EDT):
Day 1 (September 26): Opening Program, Keynote, Gamera Games, Ubisoft Japan, Japan Game Awards, Microsoft Japan, SNK, KOEI TECMO, LEVEL-5, CAPCOM.
Day 2 (September 27): CESA Presentation Stage, ANIPLEX, SEGA/ATLUS, SQUARE ENIX, Infold Games (Infinity Nikki), HYBE JAPAN.
Day 3 (September 28): Sense of Wonder Night 2024, Official Stage Program, GungHo Online Entertainment.
Day 4 (September 29): Japan Game Awards Future Division, Ending Program.
Developer and Publisher Streams:
Beyond the official TGS channels, individual developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own streams. These may overlap 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 after a four-year absence, joining major players like Capcom and Konami. While specifics remain undisclosed, their presence, following a May State of Play and their announcement of no major new franchise releases before April 2025, generates significant anticipation.
