[Beginner’s Guide] Tokyo Game Show 2025 Complete Guide! Everything from Tickets to What to Bring and Efficient Touring Tips

The season for the gaming festival, Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS2025), has arrived again! Many of you might be thinking, “I’ve heard of TGS, but what should I prepare?” or “I’m nervous because it’s my first time…”

This article provides a thorough explanation of everything you need to know for your first Tokyo Game Show experience – from how to buy tickets to how to enjoy the venue and essential items to bring. Read this article and enjoy TGS2025 to the fullest!

Tokyo Game Show 2025 Event Overview

First, let’s check the basic information for TGS2025.

2025.09.25 – 28 Makuhari Messe

• Business Days: 9/25-26 10:00-17:00
• Public Days: 9/27 9:30-17:00 | 9/28 9:30-16:30

Venue: 〒261-8550 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture

Makuhari Messe Halls 1-11 + International Conference Hall + Event Hall

Official Website: https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/

This year’s theme is “Endless Playground” featuring diverse exhibitions including the latest games, esports, and metaverse-related content.

What Can You Do at Tokyo Game Show?

🎮 Experience the Latest Games First!

Many games in development and unreleased titles will be exhibited. You can not only watch these announcements live but also have the chance to try unreleased games before their launch! For game fans, this is a precious opportunity to play highly anticipated titles early.

🎁 get Exclusive Merchandise!

At the TGS2025 merchandise corner (Halls 9-11), game-related goods specially prepared by various companies are sold. Many exclusive items available only here will appear, so check it out if you have merchandise you’re looking for. Searching for items from your favorite titles is also part of the fun.

📸 Capture Memories! Photography Cosplay

The venue features numerous exhibits and photo spots that recreate game worlds. You can enjoy taking commemorative photos with these exhibits as backgrounds. Cosplay participation is also possible, with many attendees dressing up as their favorite characters to liven up the event.

※There are rules for photography and cosplay. Please get permission from booth staff and cosplayers before taking photos.

🤝 New Business Opportunities Too

Game industry professionals can participate in business meetings and seminars with exhibitors during Business Days. Using the paid system prepared for business meeting participants, you can expand business opportunities. Valuable seminars where you can learn about the latest industry trends and development insights are also held.

TGS2025 Ticket Purchase Guide

Tickets are essential to enjoy TGS2025. Let’s check the types and purchase methods carefully.

Tickets are broadly divided into “General Admission,” “Fast Ticket,” and “Special Ticket.”

We strongly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.

Ticket Types and Prices (Planned)

About Cosplay

Those doing cosplay need separate registration, and cosplay is not allowed with just a general ticket purchase!

■ Three Items Required for Cosplay Registration

• One-day admission ticket
• Cosplay registration form
• Cosplay registration fee (2,000 yen tax included)

Cosplay Area Opening Hours

September 27 (Sat) OPEN~16:00
September 28 (Sun) OPEN~15:30

Essential Items List for Comfortable Experience

Since TGS involves walking around a vast venue, advance preparation is important. Check this list carefully to avoid forgetting anything!

Essential Items: Don’t Forget these!

• Ticket: You can’t start without this. For electronic tickets, also pay attention to smartphone battery life.
• Smartphone and mobile battery: Essential for gathering venue information, posting on social media, and contacting friends. Since long usage drains the battery quickly, don’t forget to bring a high-capacity mobile battery.
• Cash (including small change): Some booths may not support cashless payments. Cash is especially useful at smaller booths and merchandise sales.
• ID: You may be asked to show ID when trying age-restricted games.
• Drinks and light snacks: The venue gets crowded and food stalls often have long lines. Having drinks ready in advance is reassuring for heatstroke prevention.

Comfort Enhancement Items: Makes a Big Difference!

• Eco bag: Useful for carrying pamphlets distributed at booths and purchased merchandise. Having multiple bags is convenient for distributing weight.
• Writing materials (pen and notepad): Helpful for noting impressions of games you tried and interesting information.
• Clear file: Allows you to take home important pamphlets and handouts without folding them.
• Mask: Recommended for infection prevention at indoor events with many people.
• Wet wipes and hand towel: You’ll sweat from walking around for long periods, so these help you stay comfortable.

This Year’s Predicted Highlight Booths

Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS2025) is approaching fast. Major domestic and international game companies will gather with their latest titles. Here we summarize the highlights of particularly noteworthy booths based on official announcements. This year’s TGS will undoubtedly be an unmissable event for game fans.

Capcom

This year features a luxurious lineup with playable exhibitions of ‘Biohazard Requiem,’ ‘Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twin Dragons of Fate,’ ‘Onimusha Way of the Sword,’ and ‘Pragmata.’ Additionally, the “TGS2025 Capcom Online Program” is scheduled to stream on September 24 at 23:00 JST. With both the physical venue and online program delivering the latest information, a very large number of visitors is expected.

Square Enix

The world’s first playable exhibition of the HD-2D version ‘Dragon Quest I II‘ is the main highlight. Hot titles like the remastered ‘Final Fantasy Tactics – Ivalice Chronicles‘ and the Switch 2/Xbox version ‘FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE‘ are also featured. Fan service is enhanced with trial benefits like the coffee drink “BOSS QUEST Deep Roast Achievement,” and long queues are expected.

Bandai Namco Entertainment

They will exhibit ‘Little Nightmares 3,’ ‘Digimon Story Time Stranger,’ and ‘Once Upon a Katamari‘ as playable titles. With limited reservation campaigns for each title and luxury novelty lotteries, combined with massive exhibitions, they will attract many visitors.

Koei Tecmo Games

In addition to trials of ‘Nioh 3,’ ‘Zelda Warriors: Chronicle of Seals,’ and ‘NINJA GAIDEN 4,’ they plan booth exhibitions recreating each title’s world and video screenings on large monitors. The experiential exhibition setup will captivate fans.

Sony Interactive Entertainment

You can try the anticipated ‘Ghost of Yōtei‘ and ‘MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.’ They’ve newly introduced a pre-reservation system for PlayStation Plus subscribers and prepared limited novelties like PlayStation 30th anniversary special stickers, so many PlayStation fans will visit.

Netmarble

Major attention as their first Tokyo Game Show exhibition! You can try ‘The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin‘ scheduled for official release in 2025 and action RPG ‘Mongil: STAR DIVE‘ on PS5 Pro and PC. As the first participation by this major Korean game company, it’s generating big buzz on social media.

Electronic Arts

Huge buzz for their first TGS exhibition in 10 years. They’re exhibiting the long-awaited latest series entry ‘Battlefield 6,’ and many fans who have been waiting are expected to rush to the booth.

Genki

Outstanding attention for their return exhibition after 19 years since 2006. They’re displaying trial stations for ‘Shutokou Battle/TokyoXtremeRacer‘ currently sold as Steam Early Access, expecting visits from nostalgic fans to new users.

Shueisha Games

They’re developing trials of 5 titles including Japan-debut titles like ‘OPUS: Prism Peak,’ ‘NO STRAIGHT ROADS 2,’ and ‘ATMOSFAR.’ With novelty presents for each title trial, it should be bustling with indie game enthusiasts and users seeking new titles.

Riot Games

In addition to trials of the fighting game ‘2XKO‘ with closed beta starting September 9, they’re developing booth content where you can experience the worlds of ‘VALORANT,’ ‘League of Legends,’ and ‘Teamfight Tactics.’ They’ll capture the full attention of esports fans.

Exhibitor Booth List

📋 Notes

• Number of exhibitors: Total 1,138 companies (this table shows only major companies)
• Detailed information: Each company’s booth details will be announced sequentially on the official website from September 12
• Latest information: Please check the TGS2025 official website
• Novelties: Limited goods distribution planned at each booth (limited quantity, first-come first-served)

Tips for Efficient Touring Enjoyment

Here are tips for efficiently touring TGS’s large and crowded venue.

1. Check Booths and Titles You Want to Visit in Advance!

Check the official website’s exhibitor list and trending titles on social media beforehand. If you have specific games you want to play, checking booth locations on the map will make things smoother.

2. Watch out for Trial Waiting Times!

Popular title trials can have hours-long queues. If you have a strong desire to “try this game no matter what,” the standard approach is to head to your target booth immediately after opening.

3. Check Official Programs and Streams

Even if you can’t go in person, official programs are streamed on YouTube and Niconico Live. For those participating from far away or when tired at the venue, catching the latest information through official streams is another way to enjoy.

4. Participate in Comfortable Clothing and Footwear

Since you’ll be walking around the venue a lot, choose sneakers you’re used to walking in or low-heeled shoes. Also, since venue temperature isn’t constant, easily removable clothing is recommended.

5. Buy Merchandise Early!

Limited merchandise and popular title goods can sell out by morning. If merchandise purchase is your goal, get in the booth merchandise line early.

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Summary

Tokyo Game Show 2025 is the ultimate place to experience the latest games and discover new excitement and inspiration.

• Buy tickets online in advance!
• Don’t forget mobile battery and drinks!
• Decide which booths you want to visit beforehand!

With these preparations complete, enjoy the gaming festival to the fullest!

We hope this article helps with your first TGS participation. If you have other questions, please ask in the comments!