TGS 2022, the Tokyo Game Show, opened its doors on September 15 and continued through September 18. The event featured a packed slate of presentations and showcases, with the full program available in the accompanying materials. Viewers could stream the official broadcasts of TGS 2022 on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, ensuring fans anywhere could follow the action as it happened.
Full TGS 2022 schedule
Thursday, September 15:
- 04:00 UTC – opening segment of TGS 2022 kicking off the event;
- 02:00 UTC – keynote titled Nothing Stops Gaming;
- 06:00 UTC – Gamera Games Now presentation;
- 07:00 UTC – Japan Esports Union program featuring esports highlights;
- 09:00 UTC – BenQ Japan presentation;
- 10:00 UTC – Japan Game Awards 2022 show and rewards ceremony;
- 12:00 Moscow time – Microsoft presentation;
- 13:00 Moscow time – Archosaur Games presentation;
- 14:00 Moscow time – presentation from Gree;
- 16:00 Moscow time – Bandai Namco presentation;
- 17:00 UTC – Capcom presentation.
Friday, September 16:
- 06:00 UTC – Prime Gaming Live;
- 10:00 UTC – Sense of Wonder Night 2022;
- 12:00 UTC – showcase of upcoming titles from 505 Games;
- 13:00 Moscow time – Koei Tecmo Special Program;
- 14:00 Moscow time – SEGA and Atlus presentations;
- 15:00 UTC – Konami presentation;
- 16:00 UTC – Square Enix presentation, including Eiko Kano’s Critikano Hit;
- 18:00 UTC – Capcom presentation featuring Street Fighter 6.
Saturday, September 17:
- 02:00 UTC – D3’s Samurai Maiden presentation;
- 06:00 Moscow time – Donuts Games presentation;
- 07:00 UTC – Qookka Entertainment presentation;
- 09:00 UTC – GungHo Online Entertainment presentation;
- 11:00 UTC – Happinet Game FES presentation;
- 12:00 Moscow time – HoYoverse special program;
- 14:00 UTC – Finger Festival;
- 15:00 Moscow time – Presentation level 5;
- 16:00 Moscow time – Aniplex presentation;
- 17:00 Moscow time – ProjectMoon for Limbus Company.
Sunday, September 18:
- 00:00 UTC – Online Experience Tour;
- 02:00 UTC – Japan Game Awards 2022 rewards show;
- 06:00 UTC – Japan Electronics College show;
- 07:00 UTC – Japan Game Awards 2022 ceremony;
- 10:00 UTC – GungHo Online Show;
- 11:00 Moscow time – 110 Industries showcase for Wanted: Death;
- 12:00 UTC – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 segment;
- 13:00 Moscow time – TGS 2022 final program, wrapping up the exhibition.
Which games to watch for
Throughout TGS 2022, teams highlighted anticipated titles and ongoing projects. Expect coverage of fighting games and action RPGs, along with new revelations from major studios and indie developers alike. Announcements could include fresh looks at evolving franchises and potential new projects from well-known publishers.
Additionally, there was speculation about major publishers revealing next moves for long-running series. Fans kept an eye out for updates on remakes and sequels, with particular interest in expansions of beloved franchises and rumored new entries in the lineup. Observers noted that several big names might choose this stage to outline their next steps, while others emphasized the importance of showcasing gameplay and release timing for upcoming titles. Overall, the show remained a hotspot for both surprise reveals and in-depth previews, with a strong emphasis on global audiences and cross-platform availability.
In broader context, the event typically serves as a barometer for industry trends, showing how developers balance nostalgia with innovation and how cloud gaming, streaming integrations, and regional partnerships shape the road ahead for fans and players alike.
Note: The schedule above reflects the event’s official cadence and may include time zone adaptations to accommodate audiences around the world.
No external sources are cited here, with the information drawn from the public program summaries and official broadcast notes used during coverage of the show.