The gaming festival Tokyo Game Show 2026 took place from Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20, 2026.
In this report, we bring you coverage of the PlayStation booth hosted by Sony Interactive Entertainment, featuring playable demos for four new titles and a sensory Grand Theft Auto VI theater experience powered by Sony technology!
PlayStation Booth Report!
At the front of the PlayStation booth, a photo spot featuring the iconic logo welcomed visitors.
First, we headed straight to the Grand Theft Auto VI theater, which required a timed entry ticket!
The Latest Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer on a Massive Screen: An Audio-Visual Experience You Can Hear and Feel
Distinguished by its stylish key art, Grand Theft Auto VI took center stage.
Inside this theater, attendees could experience the latest trailer powered by a massive 300-inch screen and Sony's floor haptics technology.
Lining up first thing on Business Day 1, we secured a numbered ticket for the 2:55 PM session!
When the time arrived, we joined the queue.
Entering the theater revealed a massive screen dominating the room.
Accommodating roughly 20 people, the space featured black square seats.
Putting on our headphones, we waited with excitement for the show to begin!
The trailer opens with the two protagonists heading to pick up Boobie's stash.
Tension steadily escalates as the scene unfolds, culminating in a fierce shootout against the police!
The instant protagonist Jason fired at an officer, the theater seat vibrated.
It felt as though you had pulled the trigger yourself!
The trailer showcased snappy dialogue between the two protagonists, nail-biting car chases, and an engrossing criminal underworld storyline.
With the seats rumbling at every impact and directional headphone audio surrounding the listener, it delivered an incredibly immersive 30-minute experience.
Photography was strictly prohibited during the screening, but the showcased trailer can be viewed on the Rockstar Games official YouTube channel!
Be sure to check it out for yourself.
After the screening, staff distributed an exclusive novelty T-shirt for theater attendees.
The PlayStation logo styled in the color palette of Grand Theft Auto VI's key art looked remarkably sleek.
The game is scheduled for release on Thursday, November 19, 2026!
Check the Grand Theft Auto VI Official Website for game details and pre-order information.
Demo Booths for 4 Latest Titles Including FF7R3 and MHWA
- Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance / Capcom Co., Ltd.
- Final Fantasy VII Liberation / Square Enix Co., Ltd.
- Marvel's Wolverine / Sony Interactive Entertainment
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE / Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Next, we headed to the demo booths featuring four titles, including upcoming releases!
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance
Saiga NAKScheduled for release in 2027, this title is a massive expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Many attendees thoroughly enjoyed the further evolved action mechanics and intense battles against the Elder Dragon Teostra!
Final Fantasy VII Liberation
Saiga NAKServing as the concluding chapter of the FF7 remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Liberation also featured a dedicated demo booth.
It is scheduled to launch on Thursday, April 8, 2027.
Set within the Whirlwind Maze, the pilot Cid joins the party as a new companion.
The demo also featured dramatic story events centering on protagonist Cloud and Sephiroth!
Marvel's Wolverine
Saiga NAKMarvel's Wolverine had just launched on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
In addition to playable demos, a photo spot featuring the protagonist Wolverine was set up!
The texture and sheen of his razor-sharp claws looked remarkably lifelike.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is a dramatic flight shooting game scheduled for release on Friday, October 2, 2026.
At the demo stations, attendees took to the skies as ace pilots, enjoying exhilarating aerial dogfights.
For full details on all four titles, visit the PlayStation Booth Special Site.
Latest Controllers and Devices on Display! Featuring Grand Theft Auto VI and Marvel's Wolverine Editions
The PlayStation booth also showcased various hardware and gaming devices.
- PULSE Elevate Wireless Speaker
- PlayStation PULSE Wireless Headset
- PULSE Edge Wireless Headset
Check the PlayStation Official Website for full product details!
Keep an Eye on the Latest Titles! Experience Them All on PlayStation 5
Between the breathtaking sensory theater and playable demos for four major titles, the PlayStation booth delivered an unforgettable experience.
The upcoming releases generated immense excitement for their full launches.
For the latest PlayStation news, check out the official X account (@PlayStation_jp)!
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