TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 to Run for a Record Five Days, September 17–21 at Makuhari Messe; Latest Exhibitor News from Capcom, Konami, Bandai Namco, Sega and More

This article presents the latest information on TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, scheduled to take place from September 17 to 21, 2026, at Makuhari Messe and TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall in Chiba Prefecture. Organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association, the event marks its 30th anniversary this year and has been expanded to a record five-day run. It covers the exhibitor list announced on July 8, ticket sales including newly introduced categories, original exhibits from special sponsors, and details of the official influencers promoting the event.

Updated September 5, 2026: Exhibitor information
Updated August 31, 2026: Exhibitor information
Updated August 27, 2026: Exhibitor information
Updated August 19, 2026: Exhibitor information and 30th-anniversary website

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025, photographed by the editorial team

759 exhibitors: The scale and international reach of TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 marks the event’s 30th anniversary and will extend from its traditional four-day format to five days. September 17 and 18 will be Business Days for visitors attending for game-related business purposes. September 19–21 will be Public Days open to general visitors. Large-scale exhibits will occupy Exhibition Halls 1–11 and the International Conference Hall at Makuhari Messe.

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025, photographed by the editorial team

A diverse lineup of leading manufacturers from Japan and overseas

As of July 8, 759 exhibitors had been announced, including 484 from Japan and 275 from overseas. The exhibition will span 3,946 booths and bring together exhibitors from 51 countries and regions. Participation has already surpassed last year’s total of 46 countries and regions, making the event a venue where the latest game titles from around the world will gather. Exhibitors include Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Konami Digital Entertainment, Koei Tecmo Games and Bandai Namco Entertainment. The full exhibitor list is available on the official website.

The latest trends, from smartphone games to gaming hardware

New titles for home consoles, PCs and other platforms will be presented through areas including the General Exhibition Area and Smartphone Game Area. Visitors will be able to experience a wide range of genres, including competitive games driving the esports scene, an AR/VR Area featuring advanced technologies, and an Indie Game Area showcasing original works by independent developers. The exhibits will also include gaming hardware for creating comfortable playing environments and furniture for gaming lifestyles. The Business Solution Area will introduce advanced technologies for game development and operation.

General admission ticket information for TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026

Several ticket categories are available for the Public Days. A one-day admission ticket for junior high school students and older costs ¥3,000 and must be purchased for a specified date from September 19 to 21. Admission is free for elementary school students and younger. Tickets are sold through online ticket services including Lawson Ticket and Asoview. Same-day tickets will not be sold at the venue. Admission to the Business Days requires advance screening. Three ticket categories are offered, ranging from ¥16,500 for advance registration to ¥110,000 for the Business Day Black Pass, which includes access to a dedicated lounge.

Premium tickets with lounge access and priority admission

A new ¥30,000 Premium Ticket includes a dedicated pass providing admission to all three Public Days. Ticket holders can use Energy Spot, a special rest area inside the venue, receive priority admission ahead of general visitors, and obtain merchandise including an original tote bag and stickers. A ¥6,000 Fast Ticket combining priority admission and merchandise is also available for each day. Accommodation and highway bus packages that include Fast Tickets are offered for visitors traveling from distant areas. Applications for the ticket lottery opened on July 11.

Pure-gold medal included with the 30th Anniversary Ticket

A special made-to-order ticket commemorating the 30th anniversary of TOKYO GAME SHOW will also be sold. The 30th Anniversary Ticket includes one-day admission tickets for each of the three Public Days and a pure-gold medal engraved with artwork from a popular game title. The package costs ¥3.3 million, with applications accepted from July 11 through Asoview’s domestic sales channel. It is positioned as a commemorative package celebrating the event’s history.

Sponsors supporting promotion of the event worldwide

Numerous companies and public figures will support the event’s operation and communications. Illustrator Zashikiwarashi has again created the main visual. Under the theme “Five Full Days of Play,” five illustrations depict a girl enjoying the game show to the fullest. Official influencers responsible for sharing the appeal of TOKYO GAME SHOW with audiences worldwide have also been announced.

Original showcases and exhibits from special sponsors

The four special sponsors are Red Bull Japan, Suzuki, Sony Network Communications and INFORICH. Under the theme “Playing for fun. Going for the win,” Red Bull Japan will distribute samples of its energy drinks at the venue and hold a Street Fighter 6 showcase on the event stage on the final Public Day. Suzuki will display a large customized motorcycle inspired by Juri from Street Fighter 6. Sony Network Communications will provide communications services and stage a collaboration with a professional esports team. INFORICH will install battery stands to support smartphone charging for visitors. Twitch is the title sponsor of the Creator Lounge, while BEAMS is producing the staff uniforms.

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Moga Mogami

How official influencers from diverse fields will promote the event

Thirteen people active in a range of fields have been appointed as the second group of TGS BOOSTERZ, the event’s official influencers. They include singer Eir Aoi, entertainer Moga Mogami, comedian JP and voice actor Kaori Maeda. Aoi has said that games give her energy and excitement, while Mogami has spoken about how games helped her through loneliness during her school years.

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Eir Aoi

The lineup also includes professional esports players Gachikun and Bonchan, Taiwanese fashion director YouGunLee and content creator RJ. Through their own words and videos, they will share the atmosphere of the venue with fans around the world who cannot attend.

Family Game Park 2026 for junior high school students and younger

Family Game Park 2026 will be held concurrently during the Public Days for families. The special area offers free admission exclusively to children of junior high school age and younger and their accompanying guardians. Junior high school students and older must purchase a separate regular ticket to enter the other general exhibition areas.

Family-oriented experiences at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall

Family Game Park 2026 will be held at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, adjacent to Makuhari Messe. The area will be divided mainly into two zones: a play area where children can freely experience the latest games, and a learning area where they can learn about careers in game development and participate in workshops. Programs will also include Kids Stage events and greetings with popular characters.

30th-anniversary website launched, with historical exhibits and special food announced

TOKYO GAME SHOW has launched a special website marking 30 years since the first event in 1996. The website presents a timeline of the event’s history, past posters and updates on anniversary programs. At the venue, a panel exhibition will trace the history of the game industry alongside stock prices, exchange rates, popular phrases, hit songs and other reflections of each era. The “30th Anniversary Title Talk Stage” will feature producers of game titles celebrating milestones discussing stories from their development. Other programs include an exhibition of commemorative autograph boards from creators, a visitor message board and a photo-sharing project.

The food court will feature “30 BOOST FOOD,” including dishes with portions or toppings increased by 30% and products sold in sets of 30. “TGS Creator Lounge Presented by Twitch” will host a keynote speech by Twitch CEO Dan Clancy, fan interaction programs and live broadcasts from the venue. Razer will provide streaming equipment. LINE will distribute free stickers created in collaboration with popular game IPs. Eight additional groups in the third TGS BOOSTERZ lineup and the first official ambassador for Family Game Park have also been announced. The official “TGS NEWS STUDIO” program will continue broadcasting updates until the event. Updated August 19.

Event overview

Name: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026
Organizer: Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association
Co-organizers: Nikkei BP; Sony Music Solutions
Dates and hours:
September 17, 2026, Thursday — Business Day, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
September 18, 2026, Friday — Business Day, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
September 19, 2026, Saturday — Public Day, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
September 20, 2026, Sunday — Public Day, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
September 21, 2026, Monday and public holiday — Public Day, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Business Days and Public Days have different opening hours.
Opening times on Public Days may be brought forward by 30 minutes depending on conditions.
Venues: Makuhari Messe, Exhibition Halls 1–11 and International Conference Hall; TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall
Expected attendance: 300,000

Exhibitor highlights: 31 companies and organizations as of September 5

Information from exhibitors will be updated as it becomes available.

Capcom: World-first playable exhibit of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance

Capcom will present its latest titles through both hands-on exhibits at the physical venue and an online program. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance will make its worldwide playable debut, allowing visitors to experience action using the new Boost Bracer feature. Three quests will be available: a battle against an unknown monster in the new Cloudborne Ruins field, a hunt for a returning Elder Dragon, and a Chatacabra hunt for beginners.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will be playable for the first time in Japan, with options including exploration of a new area, a battle against an ice dragon and a griffin hunt for beginners. Mega Man: Dual Override, featuring the new Override system, will also make its Japanese playable debut. Other playable titles include Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Pragmata, Street Fighter 6 and Monster Hunter Outlanders.

Non-game exhibits will include costumes actually used in the film Street Fighter: The Movie, official merchandise and a life-size Zangief. A shooting range for visitors aged 18 and older, created through a collaboration between Tokyo Marui and Resident Evil, will also be installed. Capcom Spotlight | TGS 2026, an approximately 40-minute online program, will stream on September 16, the day before the event, with updates on major titles. Updated September 5.

Sony Interactive Entertainment: Four new PS5 titles available to play

Sony Interactive Entertainment will present four upcoming PS5 titles from PlayStation Studios and other software publishers. Visitors will be able to play Marvel’s Wolverine, jointly developed by Insomniac Games and Marvel Games, as well as Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION and ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE.

Advance reservations for PlayStation Plus subscribers are also planned. A newly established premium lounge for content creators will stream talks and gameplay by popular creators. An Astro Bot photo spot will be installed, and participants who try the games will receive a mini pouch featuring one of four designs: PlayStation, Astro Bot, Doko Demo Issyo or Ape Escape. Updated September 5.

Konami Digital Entertainment: Japan-first and world-first playable exhibits and anniversary programs

Ahead of its October 15 release, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will make its Japanese playable debut. Wai Wai World Craft, a user-generated-content platform integrating creation, play and connection, will be playable for the first time worldwide. “KONAMI Anniversary to the Future” will present the history and latest releases of franchises including Castlevania, Ganbare Goemon and Suikoden, as well as the “↑↑↓↓←→←→BA” secret command marking its 40th anniversary. Plans also include an immersive theater for SILENT HILL: Townfall, playable family titles and broadcasts featuring guests. The KONAMI STYLE TGS STORE will return to the venue for the first time in 12 years. Updated September 5.

Square Enix: FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION and FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE available to play

The Square Enix booth will offer a playable version of FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, scheduled for release on April 8, 2027. A photo spot based on FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION will also be installed. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE will offer three playable options: the opening of the story, a dungeon section and an arena. A large wall-sized pixel-art display will also appear. Character greetings will feature Watabou from Dragon Quest Monsters 4 and characters from FINAL FANTASY XIV. Videos of titles including KINGDOM HEARTS IV will be screened, while Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will be playable on Nintendo Switch 2 at Family Game Park. Updated September 5.

City Connection: Four titles plus more, including JaJaMaru’s Hyakki Yakōden

City Connection will present four titles plus additional content scheduled for release between 2026 and 2027. The main title is JaJaMaru’s Hyakki Yakōden, the latest entry in the Ninja JaJaMaru series. Other playable titles are Yakyū Kakutō League-Man Bases Loaded, Jaleco Collection Famicom Edition: Shatterhand, and Muchi Muchi Pork! & Pink Sweets Boosted. Visitors wearing a distributed JaJaMaru mask will be able to take photos with a large Gamapakkun. On September 19, a time-attack competition will challenge participants to enter the “Natsume Command” on the Shatterhand title screen as quickly as possible. Players will also receive title-themed novelty items including mini fans and stickers. Updated September 5.

LY Corporation: LINE GAME makes its debut with an arcade-themed interactive booth

Since launching in 2012, LINE GAME, operated by LY Corporation, has offered a range of game services connecting people with one another and with games through LINE. For its first appearance, it will create an arcade-style interactive space for families and friends under the concept “CONNECT & PLAY ‘LINE GAME’ CENTER.” Programs include a photo spot commemorating a game adaptation of the LINE chat character Emoji no Ko, a working title, and playable games using LINE Maji Maji and LINE Mini Apps. On the Business Days, the company will also introduce business opportunities using LINE Mini Apps for game operators. A “LINE GAME CENTER BIG Lottery” offering limited-edition merchandise and stages featuring special guests are planned. Updated September 5.

Bandai Namco Entertainment: Worldwide playable debut for GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, first appearance at a Japanese game event for ACE COMBAT 8, and programs for seven titles

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE

The Bandai Namco booth will offer hands-on sessions with the latest console and mobile games, along with reservation campaigns. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will appear at a Japanese game event for the first time. Visitors can experience the latest flight-shooting title in the series before its release, and players will receive an original sticker. Numbered tickets distributed at the booth on the day will be required to play the game during the Public Days. A lottery for customers who reserve the game will offer prizes including neck straps and acrylic keychains.

GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT makes its worldwide playable debut with a special cockpit-style station

In 2026, the 40th anniversary of Gundam games, visitors will be able to play the latest title, GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, for the first time worldwide. The action game is set in a photorealistic outer-space environment and features fast, flexible mobile combat. Players can select one of three unit configurations. A special station modeled after the cockpit of the protagonist’s Gundam Helix will create an experience resembling entry into the game’s world. Players will receive a Gundam Card Game promotional card, while those who use the special station will also receive an original neck strap. Information added August 31.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3

ONE PIECE Umi no Gochisō Restaurant

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, players select one of two playable avatars with different fighting styles and Awoken Skills. As a member of the Great Saiyaman Squad, they undertake a mission that continues until they defeat Broly (Super) in his Full Power Super Saiyan form. ONE PIECE Umi no Gochisō Restaurant is a simulation game in which the player manages a floating restaurant as a new employee at the second Baratie location. Visitors can spend 20 minutes developing dishes and decorating the restaurant. Customers who reserve the game will receive a Manpuku Lunch Tote. BLEACH Mirrors High features a new character designed by Tite Kubo, an original story set after the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, customization features and original illustrations. Tales of Eternia Remastered will hold a reservation campaign on the Public Days only. At Family Game Park in TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, visitors can play the Mukashi Nihon stage from Once Upon a Katamari and try Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and coordinate the Hoyojo area in Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The Asobi Store satellite shop in Hall 11 will offer advance sales of new merchandise for ACE COMBAT 8, the Tales of series, Katamari Damacy, Pac-Man and Taiko no Tatsujin.

RAZBAM JAPAN: Fly fighters, airliners and helicopters, including the latest F-35 mixed-reality simulator

RAZBAM JAPAN produces 3D modules centered on flight simulators and plans, develops and builds simulator environments. It supplies equipment and environments to individuals, companies, educational institutions, training facilities and events. The booth will display ZERO-SIM, a semi-custom flight simulator that can be configured according to its purpose, budget and installation location. Two units, one configured as a fighter and the other for Boeing aircraft, will offer different flight experiences. A joint exhibit with Vrgineers will feature Portable Trainer, which lets users fly a helicopter in VR, and a professional F-35 MR flight simulator using mixed-reality technology. An F-15 training simulator will be opened as a photo spot where visitors can sit inside the cockpit. Demonstration flights by an active helicopter pilot and a former fighter pilot are also planned. Updated August 31.

Happinet: In-house title Brigandine Abyss and indie games from around the world

Happinet, which distributes, sells and publishes games, will create a booth combining an internally planned title with indie games from Japan and overseas. The main booth will feature Brigandine Abyss, Beast of Reincarnation, Mononoke no Kuni, Tokyo Stories and two additional titles to be announced. In addition to playable exhibits, programs will include a faction-matching diagnosis using an AR monitor, photos with life-size characters, fortune slips and novelty giveaways.

Happinet Indie Collection, launched in 2021, is a label that delivers selected indie games from around the world without limiting itself to a particular genre. Its dedicated area will offer numerous playable titles from the label and Happinet’s own publishing lineup, including the Nintendo Switch version of Artis Impact and the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Stray. Updated August 31.

Korea Creative Content Agency: 15 Korean game companies seek entry into Japan and new partnerships

The Korea Creative Content Agency supports Korea’s content industries, including broadcasting, games, music, animation, characters and webtoons. Its Tokyo Business Center supports Korean companies entering the Japanese market and promotes exchange and cooperation between Japanese and Korean businesses. The Korea Pavilion will bring together 15 Korean game companies seeking to enter Japan.

Titles include Team Horay’s Sephiria, SUNCYAN’s The Spike Cross, Pixelian’s Chrono Soul and ARUM GAMES’ Cat & Soup: Fluffy Town, covering a range of genres and platforms. On the Business Days, participants will hold meetings and networking activities with Japanese publishers and game and content companies to develop connections with new business and collaboration partners. On the Public Days, visitors will be able to experience Korean games directly. Updated August 31.

Rakuten Group: New streamer and VTuber merchandise at Rakuten esports SHOP

Rakuten esports & MCN operates esports events, supports streamers and VTubers, and sells official merchandise. The Rakuten esports SHOP booth will sell original merchandise from seven talents supported by Rakuten: Nekomugi Tororo, Nachoneko, Hatsuka Neru, Sorahoshi Paru, Tenuta Sau, Mikodayo and Nigongo. New products created for TGS 2026 include SPECIAL BOX sets containing items from each talent, BOX GRAPHIC TEE shirts, and REVERSIBLE SUKAJAN jackets featuring Nekomugi Tororo and Nachoneko. Visitors can view and select products in person. Exhibits highlighting each talent will also offer a fan experience different from the online store. Updated August 31.

Matrix: Horror escape game 60 Byō, in which the player dies after 60 seconds, presents a previously unrevealed stage at TGS

Game developer Matrix, founded in 1994, will present 60 Byō, scheduled for release in fall 2026 under its Matrix Creators brand. The single-player horror game follows a man trapped in a 60-second time loop. By observing a telephone, television, clock and other phenomena that repeat each time he dies, he attempts to escape from a locked room. At BitSummit PUNCH, the title received the ID@Xbox Award and the visitor-voted POPULAR SELECTION AWARD. Visitors will be able to play a previously unrevealed stage and will receive a mini pouch and acrylic keychain. The game was developed by a mixed team with HINATA through the Haijia Game Award, a project in which game companies based in the same Haijia Building jointly create works. Matrix will also exhibit playable versions of Mukuro no Rasen and Gyakudō. Wiggin Industries will present the first playable exhibit in Japan of bestiario, scheduled for release in 2027. Updated August 31.

Pakistan Software Export Board: First national pavilion brings together 12 game and creative-technology companies

Pakistan Software Export Board, a government organization under Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, will establish the country’s first national pavilion, TechDestination Pakistan Game Pavilion, as part of a technical cooperation project conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Pakistan’s game, animation and computer graphics sectors reportedly include more than 300 studios and over 12,000 developers, 3D artists and other professionals. Their strengths include 3D art production, development using Unreal Engine and Unity, quality assurance and joint development of mobile games. Twelve companies and organizations involved in game development, human-resource development, animation and digital marketing will participate. In addition to game demonstrations and presentations of technical-art production processes, they will hold individual business meetings with Japanese companies concerning joint development, contract development and outsourcing. Updated August 31.

ONEXPLAYER: Full range of handheld gaming PCs, including playable new models

ONEXPLAYER, operated by Shenzhen-based One-Netbook Technology, is a gaming hardware brand engaged in the research, development, manufacture and sale of high-performance mobile gaming devices. Under the concept “Enjoy Your Moment, Anytime,” its lineup ranges from Windows handheld gaming PCs and detachable 3-in-1 convertible PCs to external GPU docks. Products at the venue will include the flagship ONEXPLAYER 3, which uses detachable controllers to function as a handheld console, laptop or tablet; the X2 mini series with externally replaceable batteries; the integrated Apex Air; and ONEXPLAYER X2, designed for both gaming and everyday work on a large screen. Popular AAA titles will be installed on the products, allowing visitors to test their controls and low-latency performance. Members of the brand’s core team will also attend to explain its technological concepts and future product plans. Updated August 31.

Sanrio Games: Sanrio’s first in-house game brand makes its exhibition debut

Sanrio Games, Sanrio’s first in-house game brand, launched in April 2026 and will exhibit for the first time. The brand aims to create experiences linking games, merchandise and theme parks as a new point of connection between Sanrio character IP and fans worldwide. Visitors will be able to play Sanrio Partyland, featuring more than 45 minigames and avatar creation, and the rhythm-and-dance game Sanrio Kawaii Me Live! ahead of their release.

Fragaria Memories Color of Wishes will unveil a wall-sized game illustration depicting knights and their lords. Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody, Pompompurin and Cinnamoroll will appear on stage. Programs will include live performances by DJ Kuromi and Pompompurin and talks featuring voice actors and artists. Visitors will receive items including a limited-edition sun visor. Updated August 27.

Koei Tecmo Games: Five upcoming titles playable, including Attack on Titan 3 and Wo Long 2

Koei Tecmo Games will offer playable versions of five upcoming titles from its popular franchises. Visitors can experience Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, Attack on Titan 3, Shin Sangoku Musou 2 with Moushouden Remastered, Caria no Atelier: Yoru no Ōkoku to Tsuioku no Michishirube, and Nobunaga no Yabō: Hishō before their release. Displays recreating the worlds of each title, video screenings on large monitors and novelty giveaways are also planned. Stages will present the latest information on each title. Priority viewing applications for selected programs will be accepted through the Koei Tecmo app until September 13. The merchandise area will sell new tapestries, acrylic goods, T-shirts and bags featuring newly drawn artwork from franchises including Atelier, DEAD OR ALIVE, Dynasty Warriors and Nioh. Updated August 27.

DMM GAMES: Record-size booth brings together numerous titles including Touken Ranbu Pazugiri

DMM GAMES, operated by EXNOA, will introduce numerous titles at its largest booth to date. Touken Ranbu Pazugiri will have an advance hands-on area where visitors can play the game before its release. Participants will receive a Togaki balloon, an original sticker and a fan.

Muv-Luv Girls Garden will feature a photo spot recreating the MG Reimei and its cockpit, as well as Pico Talk. Dot Abyss will offer beer pong inspired by the tavern at the game’s frontline base. Koihime Taisen will present a “favorite character type” diagnosis identifying the kinds of characters that match each visitor’s preferences. Other interactive programs and novelty items will draw on the settings of the respective titles. The booth stage will feature announcements, programs with special guests and live performances. Updated August 27.

Nexon: Mabinogi Mobile playable and the world’s earliest hands-on experience of FAREIDOLIA

Founded in 1994, Nexon produces, develops and distributes online games and provides more than 40 titles in over 190 countries and regions. Its booth will introduce online RPG Mabinogi Mobile, scheduled to launch in Japan in 2026, and the new bishōjo game FAREIDOLIA, which is currently in development. Mabinogi Mobile inherits and reconstructs the world of Mabinogi, a title with a history of more than 20 years. Visitors can play the game around a campfire in an environment recreating the starting village of Tir Chonaill.

FAREIDOLIA, developed by Blue Archive’s IO DIVISION, will recreate the Twilight Hall where the game is set. Visitors will be among the first in the world to play the title, presented with 3D graphics produced in Unreal Engine 5, and can play rock-paper-scissors with its characters. Cooling towels, 15-centimeter badges, stickers and other items will be distributed depending on activities such as gameplay, advance registration and social media posts. Updated August 27.

D3PUBLISHER: Three titles playable, including the forthcoming Earth Defense Force 6.2

Game company D3PUBLISHER, founded in 1992, will present the latest titles centered on the Earth Defense Force series. Earth Defense Force 6.2: Invaders from Another World, the latest PlayStation 5 title, will feature battles against the largest number of enemies in the series. Visitors are also expected to be able to test some weapon customization features. Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release on October 8, and Earth Defense Force 6 for Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for this winter, will also be playable. The booth stage will provide information on new releases, including titles in the Earth Defense Force series. Events will be livestreamed on YouTube, Niconico and other platforms. Stage content, schedules and additional titles will be announced on the special website and official X account. Updated August 27.

QueseraGames: Korean rhythm adventure Nientum – Op.ZERO playable ahead of October 14 release

Nientum – Op.ZERO, developed by South Korea-based indie studio QueseraGames, is a musical rhythm-adventure game. Its story centers on two girls who awaken without their memories in a forgotten theater. Liora becomes an actor and Aleph the stage manager as they run through the backstage area and create the story by striking notes in time using two keys. The ending of the final chapter changes according to the player’s choices. The songs feature Japanese vocals, while the dialogue is fully voiced in Japanese by performers including Chika Anzai, Yuki Takada and Takehito Koyasu. A demo will be available in SELECTED INDIE 80. The full version is scheduled for release on October 14, and iOS and Android versions are being developed with the same target release date. Updated August 27.

Shueisha Games: Worldwide playable debut of JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON and Japanese debut of UN:Me

The exhibit will focus on JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON and UN:Me. JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON is a survivors battle royale game developed by poncle, the creators of Vampire Survivors. Players control characters from JUJUTSU KAISEN, fight numerous cursed spirits and strengthen themselves while competing to become the last survivor among up to eight players. A playable demo will be offered for the first time worldwide. UN:Me is an adventure game set in a beautiful but disturbing world. The player speaks with four souls inhabiting a girl, escapes from attacking traumas and searches for the body’s true owner. Each soul claims to be the genuine owner, and the player decides which soul to preserve and which to erase. The demo will be playable for the first time in Japan. Visitors who fulfill specified conditions in each game will receive original novelty items. Updated August 19.

HIGHFIVE DOG: City God Alice draws on Taiwanese temple beliefs and urban legends

City God Alice is a story-focused RPG based on Taiwanese folklore, temple beliefs and urban legends. The player takes the role of a young man with one year left to live and travels with Alice, a girl serving as an acting City God. While protecting a City God temple entrusted to him in exchange for his life, he investigates a curse placed on his family and the truth behind a legend involving a fish spirit from 200 years ago. Gameplay includes temple management, side-scrolling supernatural exploration, environmental puzzles using surrounding mechanisms and tactical turn-based battles requiring players to assess combat conditions. Through these systems, the game depicts a story centered on the protagonist’s remaining year and the temple. It is the first commercial title from Taiwanese indie development team HIGHFIVE DOG. The game is also scheduled to appear at the Busan Indie Connect Festival, gamescom and other events. Updated August 19.

Mie Translation Services: Proposing Chinese game localization with Taiwan as a first step toward global expansion

Mie Translation Services is a Taipei-based company specializing in Chinese localization for games, with experience on more than 310 titles. Under the concept “The road to the world starts here—from Taiwan to Asia and the global stage,” it proposes using Taiwan as the first step in overseas expansion. The company will introduce a localization system that combines orders for Traditional and Simplified Chinese to reduce costs while maintaining quality. It will also present Mie Smart, which combines game-focused AI translation with human editing by native translators to pursue shorter delivery times and lower costs. Its services include linguistic quality assurance, checking issues such as text overflowing on actual devices and inconsistencies between screen content and context. At the booth, visitors can try Kanji Trap Scratch, a game in which they identify characters used in both Japanese and Chinese but with different meanings. Updated August 19.

Sega: Seven programs showcase STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, including a demo and an interactive five-era exhibit

Seven programs will introduce action-adventure game STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, scheduled for release on January 15, 2027. The playable demo will feature an adjusted and updated version of a battle previously shown at a media event, allowing visitors to experience the game’s combat system. The theater will screen music videos, including a previously unreleased song. Some sessions will require reservations, with applicants selecting one of three performances associated with different characters. Applications were accepted from August 17 to 23. Talks with guests and audience-participation demo programs will be held daily and are scheduled to stream on YouTube. A walkthrough museum requiring no reservation will allow visitors to experience the “five eras” featured in the game.

Novelty items will be distributed based on venue attendance, demo participation and software reservations. Special clear cards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to participants in an officially recognized Discord community, and a social media campaign will also be held. New merchandise will include logo pins, T-shirts and record-style coasters.

Atlus: 15-minute Persona 4 Revival demo and interactive Metaphor program

Atlus, a Sega group company, will present Persona 4 Revival, scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, and the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Metaphor: ReFantazio, scheduled for November 12, 2026. The Persona 4 Revival demo lasts 15 minutes. Visitors can choose between a story-focused option exploring the Strange Shopping District early in the game and a dungeon-focused option featuring exploration and a boss battle in Yukiko’s Castle. Players will receive bottled water and a bottle holder featuring the protagonist, along with a sticker set covering both titles.

For Metaphor: ReFantazio, the booth will offer Trial of the Sword, an interactive game based on the title’s battle system. A stage event exploring the game in greater depth is also planned. Updated August 27.

Netmarble: Three new titles including Shangri-La Frontier and Solo Leveling

Netmarble will exhibit three new titles. Shangri-La Frontier: Nanatsu no Saikyōshu is the first game adaptation of the work of the same name. Alongside interactions with characters from the original work and NPCs, it features a two-character switching battle system designed for one-handed play and emphasizes strategies based on character combinations. Action RPG Solo Leveling: KARMA presents an original story in which Sung Jinwoo fights the 27-year Monarch War in the dimensional gap not depicted in the original work or television anime. It features isometric hack-and-slash gameplay and combo actions using summoned shadows. The mobile bishōjo-style RPG Pearl in Blue will offer a playable version of its opening section, which is still under development. Along with interactions featuring the stories and romantic-comedy elements of heroines who work as influencers, the exhibit will include booth design recreating the game’s world and other interactive content. Further information on booth programs and stage schedules will be released through the event portal.

VRChat: First TGS appearance with daily stages and an experience for beginners

Under the theme “See, touch and experience,” VRChat will introduce the world of social VR at its first TGS booth. The central main stage will present a different program on each of the event’s five days. Special stages featuring popular streamers, creators and collaborating IPs are planned, with performers and the timetable to be announced later. At the experience area, visitors who have never used VRChat can try the service with support from staff. No advance preparation or equipment is required. Novelty items for visitors and venue-exclusive content are also being prepared. VRChat is a social VR platform where people use avatars to interact with others worldwide and enjoy games, live performances, events and conversations. It can be accessed through VR headsets, PCs and smartphones, and allows users to create and publish their own worlds and avatars.

Mouse Computer: G TUNE, NEXTGEAR and DAIV appear, with a commemorative model on sale

The exhibit will feature gaming PC brands G TUNE and NEXTGEAR and creator PC brand DAIV. On August 7, the official page launched the first commemorative campaign alongside the exhibition announcement. The G TUNE FZ-I7G7T TGS 2026 Commemorative Model includes Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, 64GB of memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD. It is presented as an upper-midrange gaming PC suitable for gameplay, video editing and streaming. Prices start at ¥499,800 including tax, with configuration customization available.

TOKYO MX: Program’s first motion-controlled game makes its world-first playable appearance

TOKYO MX game variety program Noda-Crystal’s Ambition: The Road to Unifying the Game Realm will present a booth offering the first worldwide experience of its original game, Noda-Crystal’s Ambition Muscle Muscle: Become Tomorrow’s Retainer. The motion-controlled action game is being jointly developed with students from Nippon Engineering College. A camera built into the PC recognizes the player’s movements. Sitting on a tatami mat, players become the lord’s right-hand retainer and undertake missions to rescue Noda Crystal and his retainers. Ten minigames lasting 30–60 seconds each are planned, including Arm Wiper, Polish the Lord’s Armor, Skewer the Dumplings and Horseback Archery. A high-difficulty Demon Mode will also be available. Players who clear the game join Noda’s army. Those who fail are surrounded by muscular retainers including Shinya and Aoki Macho and subjected to an on-the-spot “beheading.” The game also includes newly photographed live-action images and exclusive voice recordings from the performers. Noda Crystal may make an unannounced visit during the event.

Nakanishi Manufacturing: Commercial kitchen equipment maker makes TGS debut with revamped School Lunch Master! and new ARG

The commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer will create an unusual booth using games to present food education and the world of work. Visitors can play two titles: a substantially revamped version of School Lunch Master! and the new alternate reality game CAREER ANSWER. School Lunch Master! was released in December 2025. With assistance from AIQVE ONE, its controls and character visuals have been revised based on user feedback. The game is designed to deepen understanding of food education through play.

Developed with Immersive Lab, CAREER ANSWER serves as Episode 0 of School Lunch Master! Set on a job-search website, players solve puzzles scattered throughout its pages while approaching the truth beyond them. The booth will evoke the royal palace and castle town featured in School Lunch Master! and include a shop where visitors can receive the in-game item Master Potion. Together with decorations from CAREER ANSWER, the booth will allow visitors to experience two contrasting worlds.

Digital Hollywood University: Eight student-made works, from games to an immersive esports viewing system

Eight works created by students participating in the university’s Digital Hollywood Games production community will be presented. The exhibited works will rotate by time slot, and visitors will be able to play them. The lineup includes Mask Mystique, a suspense adventure in which a small cat explores a world covered in masks; Seikai no Kioku, a 3D action adventure set in a submerged universe; InvI, in which players switch between top-down and side-scrolling perspectives; Supamon Sōseiki, which expands its world through land development; FRONTLINE GUARDIAN, a real-time strategy game involving city management and defense; Explorer, a survival horror game set on a devastated planet; and Project STG, a traditional side-scrolling shooter. The exhibit will also present MS³, an immersive system that synchronizes light, sound, vibration and scent with in-game events, transforming esports viewing from something audiences “watch” into something they “feel.” Digital Hollywood Games is a project in which students form teams across nationalities and academic years and repeatedly develop and exhibit works on campus.