Tokyo Game Show 2025: Key Moments, Big Reveals & What the Community Is Saying
Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS 2025) is underway from September 25 to 28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, and it’s already making waves. With over 770 exhibitors—473 Japanese and 299 international—spanning more than 4,000 booths, this version of TGS is shaping up to be the largest in its history. Major players including Sony, Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Kojima Productions are all present.
From electrifying trailers to surprise collaborations, here’s a rundown of the most talked-about highlights so far.
Forza Horizon 6 Comes to Japan & Gungrave Returns
One of the most striking announcements came from the Xbox showcase. Forza Horizon 6 was officially confirmed—and Japan will serve as its setting, a twist that has fans excited for racing through cherry blossoms and neon cityscapes. Alongside it, Xbox revived Gungrave with Gungrave G.O.R.E.: Blood Heat, rebuilt from the ground up with over-the-top action and modern graphics.
Other reveals included Ninja Gaiden 4 diving deep into difficulty settings—players can now dynamically toggle between more forgiving or hardcore modes mid-play. 007: First Light also got new attention, with Gemma Chan confirming a role and details emerging about MI6’s internal simulation labs.
Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds & FFXIV Crossover Shakes Things Up
Capcom’s presentation delivered a big win for Monster Hunter Wilds fans: a collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV. The upcoming Title Update 3 will introduce Dark Knight and Pictomancer jobs, and players will be able to face a mechanical “Omega Planetes” boss inspired by FFXIV lore. Cosmetic crossovers—like chocobo-themed outfits and Morbol Palico gear—round out the crossover, making this more than just a palette swap.
Capcom also teased Title Update 4, which is set to drop in December 2025. It will bring Gogmazios (the fearsome Elder Dragon from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate) and a winter event, pushing endgame content into new territory.
PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct: A New Stage for PC Titles & World Premieres
For the first time, the PC Gaming Show is mounted as a direct broadcast during TGS—scheduled for September 28 (5 PM JST). Over 30 developer interviews and game reveals are expected, with confirmed participants including SEGA, Devolver Digital, Nightdive Studios, and more. The show will stream across multiple platforms (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Steam, etc.), making it accessible to viewers worldwide.
Anticipated titles include Huntsman (a horror game with giant spiders), updates on Killing Floor 3, and more insights into Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV.
Excitement, Skepticism, and The “Too Much” Factor
The TGS social waves have been a mix of hype and cautious critique. On social media and forums, many praise how Xbox’s Japan setting for Forza Horizon 6 is a fresh take on the franchise. Some are calling it “the racing game Japan deserves.” Others point out the risk of overextension — Gungrave is beloved, but can it stand on its own as a modern franchise?
The Capcom crossovers are winning smiles, but there’s also commentary about how these crossovers risk seeming gimmicky if not deeply integrated. In Reddit threads about Monster Hunter Wilds, you can see fans debating how well RPG jobs will mesh with the franchise’s core hunting formula.
Meanwhile, some voices caution that too many big reveals across genres might dilute impact. “Looks like a buffet where few dishes will be truly memorable,” one user commented on a trailer compilation video. Even so, many agree the production values this year feel higher, the scale bolder.
As TGS 2025 continues, here are a few things to keep an eye on:
- Whether Ananta, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, or surprise games from indie booths steal the show.
- How PC direct disclosures evolve—will the Horizon 6 Japan reveal inspire new trends in location-based design?
- Monetization models—especially from NetEase, Square Enix, or partners who may roll out live-service elements.
- Deeper gameplay reveals for Gungrave G.O.R.E. and Ninja Gaiden 4 to see if they live up to the hype.
Tokyo Game Show 2025 isn’t just delivering press releases—it’s trying to chart new directions for global gaming, blending Japanese traditions with international ambition. It’s early days, but the tone feels louder, the stakes higher, and the horizon more curious than ever.
