Last year, the Tokyo Game Show showed signs of revival with the use of the entire Makuhari Messe building for the first time in four years and the return of the cosplay area. Of course, the once-a-year festival will return this year as well! The Tokyo Game Show 20 24 (TGS2024) has been announced.
TGS2024 Announcement
The TGS2024 event presentation was held on Thursday, February 29, 2024. As already announced, TGS2024 will be held over four days from Thursday, September 26 to Sunday, September 29, 2024.
September 26 (Thu.) and 27 (Fri.), 2024 are Business Days, and September 28 (Sat.) and 29 (Sun.) are General Public Days. Please note that on the last day, September 29, 2024 (Sunday), both opening and closing times will be moved up by 30 minutes.
Tokyo Game Show 2023 Results
Last year's Tokyo Game Show 2023 attracted 243,238 visitors, double the number of the previous year, thanks to the use of the entire Makuhari Messe building for the first time in four years, the return of the cosplay area, and an easing of ticket sales. The show was also a great success with the return of the cosplay area and the easing of ticket sales.
The 787 exhibitors, 2,682 booths, and 2,291 titles were all record numbers. More than 80% of the respondents to our survey said they would like to visit the show again, indicating that the Tokyo Game Show has made a complete comeback. We are looking forward to a further expansion of the scale of the show this year.
The theme of the show is "Lead the world with games. "
The time has come back when you can be passionate with all your might. The time when you can enjoy your favorite things with all your might has returned. Now is the time for games to take the lead and make the world more exciting. It's time for games to come into their own. Surprise people with technologies they have never seen before. We need to excite people with ideas they've never seen before. Excite people with stories they've never seen before. Come to the Tokyo Game Show, the largest of its kind in the world. Let's share our feelings together in the home of games. Come on, all the game lovers in the world.
The entire Makuhari Messe will be used again this year!
TGS2024 will be held at Makuhari Messe again this year. Some areas, such as the Family Game Park and Gaming Lifestyle, will be relocated. In addition, the number of exhibitors will be limited in each area to reduce congestion. This adjustment will be helpful, as large booths will attract large numbers of people instead of requiring less distance to travel.
TGSVR has been renamed "TOKYO GAME SHOW Digital World
The digital contents that those who cannot visit Makuhari Messe can still enjoy the unique Tokyo Game Show experience through smartphones and VR devices will be held in 2024 as "TOKYO GAME SHOW Digital World".
TOKYO GAME SHOW Digital World" will be held from September 20 (Friday) to October 6 (Sunday), 2024, around the time of TGS 2024, where visitors can enjoy original booths and contents that can only be realized in virtual space.
Tickets go on sale in mid-July or later.
Ticket sales for visitors are scheduled to begin in mid-July 2024 for Japanese domestic visitors and in late July 2024 for international visitors. We expect a large number of visitors this year, so our first priority is to secure schedules and tickets!
TGS2024 is expected to draw 250,000 visitors
TGS2024" is one of the three major game shows in the world. This year, the organizers have announced that they will work with travel agencies to make it easier for not only gamers and influencers in Japan, but also those from overseas to attend. The real venue is expected to have 250,000 visitors and is designed to ensure that all attendees can enjoy the Tokyo Game Show safely.
The official "TGS2024" website for exhibitors is now open, and things have finally begun to move ahead! Additional information will be released one after another, so keep your eyes peeled for it! Don't forget to keep an eye on your schedule!