Tokyo Game Show 2025 ran from September 25 to 28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. It was the largest edition yet, with more than 770 exhibitors from Japan and abroad filling over 4,000 booths. The event once again blended business days with a lively public weekend, and the official theme “Unlimited, Neverending Playground” signaled a focus on ambitious new ideas.
The Headline Announcements
Forza Horizon 6 was officially unveiled and instantly became one of the most talked-about games of the show. Set in Japan and launching in 2026, it promises detailed recreations of iconic mountain roads, neon cityscapes and drifting culture, with Game Pass availability from day one.
Capcom gave a major update on Monster Hunter Wilds, revealing new monsters, expanded multiplayer systems and a crossover event with Final Fantasy XIV. The company also pushed its sci‑fi adventure Pragmata back into the spotlight with new footage showing dual-character gameplay and larger open-world environments.
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio teased a new Virtua Fighter project designed to modernize the series with fresh mechanics, though no release window was given. Bandai Namco surprised fans by announcing Code Vein 2, a sequel to its anime‑styled soulslike RPG, scheduled for early 2026.
Square Enix brought a stack of RPG content to the show floor, including the Dragon Quest I & II HD‑2D Remake, a refreshed Final Fantasy Tactics and an early look at Octopath Traveler 0. These updates showed the company leaning heavily into both nostalgia and new experiments.
What Stood Out
This year’s TGS made clear how many Japanese franchises are going cross‑platform, with previously exclusive series like Monster Hunter Stories heading to Xbox. Revivals and remakes were everywhere, from Virtua Fighter to Dragon Quest, but the indie zone also thrived with creative VR projects, narrative adventures and stylish platformers.
Esports competitions, developer Q&A sessions and fan events added to the festival feel, making the show not just a business venue but a celebration of gaming culture.
The Takeaway
Tokyo Game Show 2025 balanced big announcements with an undercurrent of experimentation. Established publishers rolled out sequels, remakes and crossovers, while smaller teams pushed inventive concepts. It left players with plenty to look forward to over the next couple of years and reaffirmed the show’s position as one of the most important stages in global gaming.
