The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) announced that the total number of visitors to "Tokyo Game Show 2024 " (TGS2024), which took place at Makuhari Messe from September 26 (Thursday) to September 29 (Sunday), 2024, reached 274,739. The date of "Tokyo Game Show 2025 " (TGS2025) has also been announced!
The total number of visitors to "Tokyo Game Show 2024" was 274,739!
TGS2024" was held for four days from Thursday, September 26 to Sunday, September 29, 2024, and the total number of visitors reached 274,739. This is the second largest number in history, following the 298,690 visitors to the Tokyo Game Show 2018 in 2018, which shows the popularity and influence of TGS these days. A record number of 985 companies and organizations from 44 countries and regions exhibited at TGS2024.
At the event, manufacturers presented new titles for a variety of platforms, including home video game consoles, smart devices, PC, and VR. A wide variety of related products and services reflecting the expansion of the gaming industry were on display. The event stage offered a wide variety of content, including keynote speeches, the " Japan Game Awards 2024 Presentation Ceremony," and a joint program with the Agency for Cultural Affairs to foster game creators. Business negotiations were also active, with a record number of 3,669 business meetings conducted through the " TGS Business Matching System. Online, a total of 20 official programs were distributed through official TGS accounts on YouTube, X, Twitch, etc., as well as on Nico Nico, Steam and other special venues. In addition, the show was also streamed on DouYu and bilibili for China and IGN for the US and Europe, attracting many game fans to the virtual Tokyo Game Show Digital World 2024.
Tokyo Game Show 2025" will be held!
TGS2025" will be held from September 25 (Thursday) to 28 (Sunday), 2025. The real venue will be Makuhari Messe. TGS2024 recorded visitor numbers exceeding those of last year's 2023 event on both the Business Day and General Public Days, and we can expect even more excitement at TGS2025. The "TOKYO GAME SHOW Digital World 2024," the virtual venue for TGS 2024, is open to the public free of charge until October 6 (Sun.), 2024, so if you have not yet visited, why not do so while basking in the afterglow of the show? If you haven't yet visited the show, you can look back at TGS2024 on the TOKYO GAME SHOW/ Tokyo Game Show YouTube channel, where an archived stream of TGS2024 is now available!