TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025: September 25–28 at Makuhari Messe — Exhibitor highlights updated as announced

Under the theme “Unlimited, Neverending Playground,” TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025 will take place from Thursday–Sunday, September 25–28, 2025, at Makuhari Messe. From hands-on demos of new titles to e-sports and AR/VR showcases, Japan’s leading game show brings together a wide range of gaming experiences. This article provides an overview of the event and will be updated as exhibitor information is released.

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025 — Event Overview

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025 will be held with Business Days on Thursday–Friday, September 25–26, and Public Days on Saturday–Sunday, September 27–28. Business Day hours are 10:00–17:00; Public Day hours are 9:30–17:00 (until 16:30 on Sunday). Public Day opening time may be brought forward by 30 minutes depending on circumstances. The venue spans Makuhari Messe Hall 1–11, the International Conference Hall, and the Event Hall. The organizer is the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), co-organized by Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. and Sony Music Solutions Inc., with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Agency for Cultural Affairs. An Online Exhibition will also be available, and a Steam Special Venue is scheduled to run from Thu, Sep 18, 19:00 to Mon, Sep 29, 19:00 (JST).

Name: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025
Venue: Makuhari Messe Hall 1–11 + International Conference Hall + Event Hall
Schedule:
Business Day – Sep. 25 (Thu) 10:00–17:00; Sep. 26 (Fri) 10:00–17:00
Public Day – Sep. 27 (Sat) 9:30–17:00; Sep. 28 (Sun) 9:30–16:30
Organizer: Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA)
Co-Organizer: Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.; Sony Music Solutions Inc.
Supporter: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Agency for Cultural Affairs

Official website https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/en

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This Year’s Highlights

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025 is set to spotlight an even broader range of content than in previous years. The show floor will feature diverse exhibition zones: beyond hands-on demos in the General Exhibition Area, visitors can explore the Smartphone Game Area, Gaming Hardware Area, e-Sports Area, and AR/VR Area. Exhibits will also include the AI Technology Pavilion focused on cutting-edge tech, as well as the All Accessibility Area designed with diverse users in mind.

Indie Games in the Spotlight

Indie showcases are another major draw. In addition to the Indie Game Area for developers, “SELECTED INDIE 80” will highlight 80 carefully chosen titles. The annual game-idea pitch event, “SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT 2025,” will be held, with eight presenter groups already announced. Pocky has been appointed as the official Indie Games Ambassador.

For families, the “Family Game Park” in the Event Hall offers free admission, providing opportunities to both “learn” and “play” through family-friendly game titles and related products. Support for creators and influencers is also substantial: a “Creator Lounge” will be set up at the Event Hall entrance, offering studio and streaming spaces to facilitate on-site content creation and distribution. The first wave of “TGS BOOSTERZ,” the event’s official influencers, has been announced, and general influencer entry is now open. Actor Kanata Hongo has been named the official supporter, adding star power to the overall event.

The popular “Cosplay Area” will be open in the East and West sections of Hall 9, which is expected to be lively with cosplayers. Business programs such as the “TGS Forum” and the “TGS Business Matching System” will also run, fostering active industry networking.

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Exhibitor Highlights — Notable Titles & Showcases

SEGA / ATLUS: A strong slate led by Sonic and the Persona series

SEGA / ATLUS will feature hands-on demos, stage programs, and merchandise. At their booth in Hall 4 (N-06), visitors can try a wide-ranging lineup including Sonic Racing Crossworld, Persona 3 Reload (Nintendo Switch 2 version), Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, Football Manager 26, Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! 2025, and Persona 5: The Phantom X. In particular, Persona 3 Reload will be playable ahead of release, with original novelties distributed to attendees.

LEVEL-5: Play the latest Layton and Inazuma titles on Switch 2

LEVEL-5 will offer hands-on demos at Hall 3 “03-N10” and at the Family Game Park “A-01” in the Event Hall. The general exhibition booth features Professor Layton and the New World of Steam and Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. Fans eager to try Inazuma Eleven, scheduled to launch on November 14, can get an early look. At the Family Game Park, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will also be playable. All demos are planned on Nintendo Switch 2.

Nihon Falcom: “Trails in the Sky the 1st” showcase inside the Konami booth, plus Falcom jdk BAND live

Nihon Falcom will host a dedicated corner inside the Konami Digital Entertainment booth, featuring a special area celebrating the release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st (“Bracer Guild — TGS Branch”). Unreleased artwork and development materials will be on display. Visitors will receive a venue-exclusive “Bracer Notebook” (not for sale) and can stamp an original Bracer Guild seal at the booth. The Falcom jdk BAND will also perform special live shows.

Rainy Frog: Remakes and multiplatform indies, led by “Panzer Dragoon II Zwei: Remake”

Rainy Frog’s lineup includes Panzer Dragoon II Zwei: Remake, the one-on-one weapon fighter Die by the Blade, the stealth-action title Spy Drops: Prologue, the India-set detective adventure Detective Dotson, and Truck Driver: Gold Edition. A broad mix of genres and platforms will be on show.

SQUARE ENIX: Playable “DRAGON QUEST I & II” HD-2D Remake, plus FFT and FFVII

SQUARE ENIX plans a large slate of hands-on demos and stage programs featuring special guests. A key attraction is the DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, with roughly 15 minutes of playable time; participants will receive a canned coffee giveaway. A greeting with the Dragonlord from DRAGON QUEST I is also planned, with photo opportunities on site. At the Family Game Park, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake will be playable as a special, area-limited demo.
From the FINAL FANTASY series, hands-on demos for FINAL FANTASY TACTICS — Ivalice Chronicles and FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE are slated. For FINAL FANTASY XIV, look for a “Fat Chocobo” photo spot, character greetings, and social media campaigns.
Additional programming includes a special showcase for OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, trial play for Elliot the Adventurer’s Millennium Tale (for Nintendo Switch 2), and an advance closed-beta demo of KILLER INN on Steam.

Happinet: Spotlighting indies with “Happinet Indie Collection”

Happinet’s Happinet Indie Collection brings a broad lineup of domestic and international indie titles. In the main area (Hall 7), visitors can try Stray, FAITH: The Unholy Trinity, Poppy Playtime Triple Pack, STARBITES, and more. Especially for Poppy Playtime Triple Pack, activations include a social media campaign, a purikura-style photo booth, and voice-message “Oto-Cheki” prints—making it a participatory setup for a wide audience.
In the Indie Area (Hall 10), hands-on stations for Stray, FAITH, and Poppy Playtime Triple Pack are joined by additional indie titles curated under the same label.

CAPCOM: New “Resident Evil,” Onimusha, and Monster Hunter entries

CAPCOM will exhibit on site and stream official programs online. Eight new titles are slated for the show floor, including the anticipated Resident Evil: Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3 — Twin Dragons of Fate, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Playable demos are also planned for PRAGMATA and Monster Hunter Wilds.

Bandai Namco: Hands-on with “Little Nightmares III” and more fan-favorites

Bandai Namco Entertainment will center its exhibit on four home-console titles. Highlights include an advance demo of a stage set in a derelict amusement park from Little Nightmares III, and Digimon Story: Time Stranger, which offers two selectable modes. Playable stations for Once Upon a Katamari are also planned, with further updates expected on CODE VEIN II.

KOEI TECMO: World-first hands-on for “NINJA GAIDEN 4”; new Hyrule Warriors entry in the spotlight

KOEI TECMO GAMES will showcase three major titles. The long-awaited dark Sengoku action RPG Nioh 3 and the high-speed ninja action game NINJA GAIDEN 4 will be playable for the first time worldwide. In addition, the latest installment in the Hyrule Warriors series will be on the floor. Each title will be presented in an immersive, theme-decorated booth, with novelty giveaways planned for attendees.

Sony Interactive Entertainment: “Ghost of Yōtei” playable at the PlayStation booth

Sony Interactive Entertainment will offer the first global hands-on opportunities for two headline titles. Visitors can try the open-world period action-adventure Ghost of Yōtei, slated for October 2025, and the 4-on-4 team-battle fighting game MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, planned for 2026. Developer talks will be held on the booth stage, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and the latest updates. As part of the “Project: MEMORY CARD” collaboration with YOASOBI, special venue-only stickers will be distributed. On the Public Days, ASTRO BOT will appear in the Family Game Park, creating a family-friendly space for hands-on play.

SHUEISHA GAMES: Five playable titles, including Japan-first demos

SHUEISHA GAMES will feature five playable titles. Japan-first hands-on demos include the heartfelt adventure OPUS: Prism Peak, rhythm-action hybrid No Straight Roads 2, and survival-craft title ATMOSFAR. Visitors can also experience the story-driven RPG unVEIL the world and the uniquely atmospheric ANTHEM#9. Clear the in-booth challenges for select titles to receive novelty items.