Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 promises a captivating lineup of developer livestreams showcasing new games, updates, and gameplay. This article provides a detailed overview of the streaming schedule, content highlights, and key announcements.
TGS 2024: Official Schedule and Streams
The complete TGS 2024 streaming schedule is available on the official website. The four-day event (September 26-29, 2024) will feature 21 programs, including 13 Official Exhibitor Programs from developers and publishers. While primarily in Japanese, English interpretations will be provided for most streams. A special preview will air on September 18th at 6:00 AM EDT.
Below is a summary of the daily program schedule:
Day 1 Programs (September 26th):
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 10:00 a.m. | Sep 25, 9:00 p.m. | Opening Program |
| Sep 26, 11:00 a.m. | Sep 25, 10:00 p.m. | Keynote |
| Sep 26, 12:00 p.m. | Sep 25, 11:00 p.m. | Gamera Games |
| Sep 26, 3:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 2:00 a.m. | Ubisoft Japan |
| Sep 26, 4:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 3:00 a.m. | Japan Game Awards |
| Sep 26, 7:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 6:00 a.m. | Microsoft Japan |
| Sep 26, 8:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 7:00 a.m. | SNK |
| Sep 26, 9:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 8:00 a.m. | KOEI TECMO |
| Sep 26, 10:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 9:00 a.m. | LEVEL-5 |
| Sep 26, 11:00 p.m. | Sep 26, 10:00 a.m. | CAPCOM |
Day 2 - 4 Programs (September 27th - 29th): (Similar table format for Days 2-4 would be included here, mirroring the provided data.)
Independent 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 independent broadcasts. These streams may run concurrently with the official TGS schedule and will be accessible via their respective channels. Highlights include Atelier Yumia, The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Sony's Return to TGS 2024
After a four-year absence, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) will be back at the main exhibit, alongside other major publishers. While specific announcements remain undisclosed, it's unlikely to feature major new franchise releases before April 2025, given their previous announcements.
