The Tokyo Game Show 2026 came to a special anniversary edition conclusion: 257,642 visitors attended Makuhari Messe between September 17 and 20, before public admission on Monday, September 21 was canceled because of Typhoon No. 25. Several shows were nevertheless held online. This page brings together the roundup, major announcements and our five daily recaps.
TGS 2026: the roundup at a glance
| Item | Final result |
|---|---|
| Dates actually open to trade or general visitors | September 17–20, 2026 |
| Day 5 | Admission at Makuhari Messe canceled; some programs remained online on September 21 |
| Attendance | 257,642 visitors over four days |
| Location | Makuhari Messe and TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, Chiba |
| Next edition | September 16–20, 2027, at Makuhari Messe |
The Tokyo Game Show 2026 day by day
Each recap distinguishes announcements actually published on the relevant day from games presented previously. This hub summarizes the event; the daily articles retain the details, trailers and sources.Day 1 — Thursday, September 17
Show opening, the Xbox conference, Persona 4 Revival, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Wo Long 2 and the first major announcements.Day 2 — Friday, September 18
First footage of Lollipop Chainsaw 2, the announcement of SophieChat:AI, updates on Attack on Titan 3 and Konami programs.Day 3 — Saturday, September 19
An extended presentation of Silent Hill: Townfall, an expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, a demonstration of Project Zircon and Koei Tecmo news.Day 4 — Sunday, September 20
Dream Club ZERO R+, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Suikoden STAR LEAP, Stellar Blade and the Japan Game Awards.Day 5 online — Monday, September 21
PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, Mega Man: Dual Override, new footage of Stranger Than Heaven, Red Bull Revenge and Ending Stage.The main TGS 2026 announcements
Xbox, Kojima Productions and the Day 1 news
The Xbox conference drew much of Thursday’s attention, with new presentations of PHYSINT, OD: Knock, Modern Warfare 4 , Bloomwalker and several Asian productions. Our section dedicated to the Xbox announcements distinguishes new reveals from previously known titles.Persona, Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven
Persona 4 Revival made multiple appearances, while Crazy Taxi: World Tour confirmed Japan among its destinations. Stranger Than Heaven was presented over several days, with new characters, urban scenes and a demonstration tour. Details are spread across the Day 1 announcements, the Day 3 content and the Day 5 digital program.Silent Hill, Monster Hunter and Project Zircon
Saturday notably brought nearly 50 minutes focused on Silent Hill: Townfall, the return of Khezu in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance and the first worldwide demonstration of Project Zircon. These announcements are detailed in the September 19 recap.Castlevania, Suikoden and the Japanese announcements
Sunday highlighted Dream Club ZERO R+, a dated demo for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, new content related to Suikoden STAR LEAP and several presentations primarily aimed at Japanese audiences. Find the information and its sources in the Day 4 recap.Mega Man and Monday’s PC Gaming Show
Despite the venue’s closure, Monday brought 36 games and additional content during PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, along with news about Mega Man: Dual Override. The online Day 5 also includes a separate box about the absence of Resident Evil Veronica, which should not be confused with an announcement from the show.
TGS 2026 attendance and cancellation of the physical Day 5
| Date | Day type | Visitors |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 17 | Trade | 53,630 |
| Friday, September 18 | Trade | 52,545 |
| Saturday, September 19 | General public | 78,678 |
| Sunday, September 20 | General public | 72,789 |
| Monday, September 21 | Physical admission canceled | 0 |
| Total on site | 257,642 | |
Japan Game Awards 2026
The show also hosted the Japan Game Awards ceremonies. The Future Division recognized ten productions presented to the public. To avoid duplicating a list already detailed elsewhere, the ten winners and the context of their selection remain available in our section dedicated to the Day 4 Japan Game Awards.Dates, tickets and access: archived information
The information below concerns an edition that has now ended. It is retained for reference and can no longer be used to purchase a ticket for TGS 2026.Initial schedule
The schedule called for two trade days on September 17 and 18, followed by three public days from September 19 to 21. Monday admission was ultimately canceled. The announced hours were 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the trade days, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday.2026 tickets
The standard ticket cost 3,000 yen. The Fast Ticket was offered at 6,000 yen per day and the Premium Ticket at 30,000 yen for the three public days initially planned. No tickets were sold on site.Access and additional areas
The main show occupied Halls 1 through 11 of Makuhari Messe as well as the International Conference Hall. Family Game Park was located at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall. From Tokyo, Kaihin-Makuhari Station provided the most direct rail access.Tokyo Game Show 2026 FAQ
- How many visitors attended TGS 2026?
- Official attendance reached 257,642 visitors over the four days Makuhari Messe was open.
- Why was Day 5 canceled on site?
- CESA canceled physical admission on Monday, September 21, because of the approaching Typhoon No. 25 and the risks it posed to travel.
- Was Day 5 canceled entirely?
- No. The physical venue remained closed, but several programs without an audience were held online, including Red Bull Revenge and Ending Stage.
- What were the main announcements?
- Among the most closely followed games were Persona 4 Revival, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Silent Hill: Townfall, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Lollipop Chainsaw 2, Mega Man: Dual Override and Stranger Than Heaven.
- When will Tokyo Game Show 2027 take place?
- The next edition is scheduled for September 16–20, 2027, at Makuhari Messe.
Sources and verification method
Last updated: September 22, 2026. Figures, dates and program changes are separated from publisher announcements.- CESA — closing statement, final attendance and TGS 2027 dates
- Official Tokyo Game Show 2026 website
- Official TGS 2026 program
- Official publisher statements and programs, cited in each of our five daily recaps.
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