Sony Reveals Its Tokyo Game Show 2024 Plans

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Sony Reveals Its Tokyo Game Show 2024 Plans

Key Takeaways

  • Sony will attend Tokyo Game Show 2024 as a general exhibitor after 5 years.
  • The PlayStation booth at Tokyo Game Show 2024 will feature playable games like Astro Bot and Monster Hunter Wilds, and exclusive branded merchandise will be given away to participants.
  • PlayStation will also hold a special presentation on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach featuring Hideo Kojima and many other guests.

As a seasoned gamer who has attended numerous gaming conventions over the years, I must say that Sony’s decision to attend Tokyo Game Show 2024 as a general exhibitor is a breath of fresh air! After a hiatus of five years, it feels like we are revisiting our gaming roots in Japan. The fact that Sony is bringing back playable games like Astro Bot and Monster Hunter Wilds is just the cherry on top.

Sony has announced some of the video games they plan to showcase at their booth for the 2024 edition of the Tokyo Game Show. This yearly event is set to run from September 26 to September 29. It’s worth noting that PlayStation will be present as a general exhibitor at the Tokyo Game Show 2024, marking their return to this Japanese event after a five-year absence in a similar role.

In recent times, the importance of traditional physical gaming expos has noticeably decreased, particularly post the 2020 pandemic. Events such as State of Plays and Nintendo Directs have become more prevalent, and E3’s termination has underscored this shift even further. Despite its significant role in the game industry, Sony’s presence at external trade shows has significantly reduced since 2019, with the company primarily opting for State of Play and Showcase livestream events to unveil their first-party games.

It came as quite a surprise when it was announced that PlayStation would be attending Tokyo Game Show 2024 as a general exhibitor. Ever since then, fans of the company have been eagerly speculating about the magnitude of game announcements that might be made during the event. Now, some details have been revealed in a recent post on the Japanese PlayStation.Blog website. Sony has confirmed that at least two games, Astro Bot and Monster Hunter Wilds, will be playable at their booth at the show. Additionally, those who try out these games at the PlayStation booth may receive exclusive branded merchandise, such as t-shirts and keychains.

PlayStation Exhibits and Games at Tokyo Game Show 2024

Astro Bot

  • Playable at booth
  • Giant themed gacha machine
  • Four types of branded t-shirts to be given away (limited quantity)

Monster Hunter Wilds

  • Playable at booth
  • Participants will receive a branded acrylic keychain (limited quantity)

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

  • Presentation set for September 29 at 10:30 AM JST / 6:30 PM PT
  • Hosted by Hideo Kojima and will feature various guests

Notably, the PlayStation booth is set to feature a special showcase for “Death Stranding 2: On The Beach” during Tokyo Game Show 2024 on September 29. In attendance will be director Hideo Kojima and Japanese musician Daichi Miura, who will reveal this much-awaited PS5 exclusive along with guests Kenjiro Tsuda, Nana Mizuki, Tomokazu Sugita, Shion Wakayama, and Nicolas Winding Refn. Moreover, Sony has hinted at sharing information about additional playable games and stage events at a later time.

At Tokyo Game Show 2024 so far, it appears that Sony is mainly showcasing titles that are already out or have been previously announced, rather than unveiling any major new first-party games. This follows a somewhat underwhelming response to the May 2024 State of Play event, leading some fans to speculate whether Sony will organize a PlayStation Showcase this year. There’s buzz about a possible September PlayStation Showcase, but as of now, no official announcements have been made in that regard.

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2024-08-23 20:14