Key Highlights:
- Tokyo Game Show 2024 set for September 26-29.
- Sony returns after 5-year absence, Kojima hints at attendance.
- Death Stranding 2 showcase possible, but not confirmed.
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The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as Tokyo Game Show 2024 approaches. This year’s event, scheduled for September 26-29, promises to be the “largest ever” with a whopping 731 exhibitors setting up 3,190 booths.
But what’s really got gamers talking is Sony’s return to the show after a five-year absence and hints that legendary game director Hideo Kojima might make an appearance.
Sony’s Comeback and What It Might Mean
Sony Interactive Entertainment hasn’t been at Tokyo Game Show since 2019, which was when they were promoting the original Death Stranding. This means they’ve missed the entire PlayStation 5 era so far. Their return this year has sparked a lot of curiosity about what they might show.
While Sony has a few titles coming out soon, like Astro Bot and Lego Horizon Adventures, their lineup for the future isn’t very clear.
This has led many to wonder if we might see more of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, the sequel to Kojima’s unique delivery-based action game.
Kojima’s Cryptic Tease
Adding to the excitement, Hideo Kojima, the creator of Death Stranding, posted a picture of the Tokyo Game Show 2024 poster on social media site X/Twitter without any explanation.
He then posted a while later that same day explaining that Kojima Productions, the company behind Death Stranding, has confirmed they’ll have a merchandise booth at the show.
This is typical of Kojima, who often likes to hint at his appearances at gaming events in this way.
However, they’re not listed as a main exhibitor, which means fans should keep their expectations in check.
What We Know About Death Stranding 2
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach was properly revealed in February this year. We learned that:
- It’s scheduled for release in 2025
- The game will continue the story from the first Death Stranding
- It introduced some intriguing new elements, including a strange dummy character that quickly became popular online
Since that reveal, we haven’t heard much about the game. This is why many are hoping for more information at Tokyo Game Show. It’s important to remember that Death Stranding 2 isn’t the only game Kojima is working on. He’s also developing:
- OD: An experimental game for Xbox that uses cloud technology
- Physint: A new action-espionage game for PlayStation, likely in very early stages of development
While OD probably won’t be shown (as Xbox isn’t attending Tokyo Game Show this year), there’s always a chance we might hear something about these other projects.
What to Expect from Tokyo Game Show 2024
With Sony back and Kojima potentially attending, there’s a lot to look forward to at Tokyo Game Show 2024.
The show will feature both physical booths and online presentations. Other major companies like Capcom and Konami will be there and it’s set to be the biggest Tokyo Game Show yet.
Capcom might shed some more light on Resident Evil 9, which director Koshi Nakanishi confirmed just a matter of days ago.
For PlayStation fans, this could be an exciting opportunity to see what Sony has planned for the future of PS5.
The last time Sony attended TGS, they gave us a 48-minute gameplay demo of Death Stranding. Could we see something similar for the sequel?
While it’s tempting to get excited about potential Death Stranding 2 news, it’s important to remember that nothing is confirmed yet. Sony and Kojima could surprise us with something completely different, or they might focus on other upcoming games.
For young gamers or those new to the industry, Tokyo Game Show is one of the biggest gaming events in the world, especially for Japanese games.
It’s a great place to learn about upcoming titles and see what’s new in the gaming world.
As we approach September, keep an eye out for more news and announcements. Whether you’re a fan of Death Stranding, interested in what Sony has planned for PS5, or just love gaming in general, Tokyo Game Show 2024 is shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss.