Tokyo Game Show 2025 Delivers Spectacular Reveals and Surprises
Chiba, Japan — The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2025, held from September 25 to 28 at Makuhari Messe, once again proved why it remains a major milestone in the global gaming calendar. Boasting its largest exhibit ever, with over 4,000 booths and more than 770 exhibitors, the show attracted industry stakeholders, media, and thousands of fans to experience bold new announcements, hands-on demos, and immersive activations.
From the opening day onward, the energy was palpable. The PlayStation booth drew attention with previews of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Fishbowl, and Ghost of Yōtei, sparking excitement among attendees hungry for fresh gameplay experiences. Meanwhile, Capcom leveraged its showcase to spotlight Monster Hunter Wilds, unveiling its collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV. The announcement of the new boss “Omega Planetes,” complete with crossover gear and mechanics, emerged as one of the conference’s most talked-about moments.
Xbox’s presence this year was especially bold. During its dedicated broadcast, the company revealed Forza Horizon 6, confirming that the new entry will be set in Japan and scheduled for a 2026 release. The presentation also offered further insights into Ninja Gaiden 4’s difficulty settings, announced a Japan World Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and teased a Japan-themed expansion for Age of Mythology. Xbox also announced that various titles from its showcase would arrive on Game Pass, underscoring its commitment to wide platform accessibility.
Outside of the major consoles, PC gaming took center stage through the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, which made its debut aligning with TGS. The event featured over 30 game reveals and developer interviews, including updates on Killing Floor 3, a trailer for Morbid Metal, and a spotlight on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV. The broadcast was streamed live across platforms including PC Gamer’s YouTube, Twitch, X, and Steam.
Not all presentations were met with applause. Sega’s segment on the “New Virtua Fighter Project” sparked widespread criticism when fans felt it lacked substance, showing largely recycled content and vague hints rather than substantive gameplay. Many called it the weakest showing of the event.
On the business side, TGS 2025 continued to emphasize the convergence between Japan and the global gaming industry. The show’s scale — with its thousands of booths, diverse exhibitors, and hybrid online overlays — underscored Japan’s importance as not just a native market but a strategic hub for global developers. Some industry observers characterized this edition as “the busiest yet,” noting a brisk pace of press briefings, hands-on demos, and impromptu interviews on the show floor.
As Tokyo Game Show 2025 draws to a close, several themes stand out: the increasing embrace of cross-platform and cloud gaming, the renewed enthusiasm for remakes and reboots of classic franchises, and the push by Western publishers to strengthen their ties with Asia. Titles such as Monster Hunter Wilds with its bold crossover, Forza Horizon 6’s Japan setting, and indie showcases through PC Gaming Show all point to a tipping point in creative ambition.
In the days ahead, media outlets and gaming communities alike will digest the announcements, speculate on release windows, and debate which reveals truly define the new direction of the industry. For now though, the spectacle, surprises, and sheer scale of TGS 2025 leaves little doubt that the show continues to serve as one of the industry’s most electrifying and consequential events.
