Tokyo Game Show 2026 was supposed to be the first time in the gaming expo’s history that it would run for five days. Unfortunately, the festivities are being cut a day short as Japan braces for Typhoon Dujuan.
“Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 25, strong winds and rain are expected to intensify in the afternoon and beyond, and disruptions to transportation are also a concern,” the event organizers announced on X on September 19. “Therefore, prioritizing the safety of all attendees, exhibitors, and related parties, as well as ensuring safe return home, we have decided to cancel the event for the entire day. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to attending for this unfortunate news.”
TGS、5時から入場待ち可能なはずなのに5時丁度に着いてこれ。
時間守れないオタクがたーくさん！
この感じだと4時とか徹夜で並んでる人もいるんじゃないー?
守ってるのバカらしいから徹夜しようかしら〜？？#TGS2026 pic.twitter.com/qDDU60NpmA— Aran🪽💧🌙🏫🥀🦋🫘💊 (@Arangeme1999412) September 18, 2026
While the event will continue as scheduled on September 20 amid the storm’s approach, all attendees will be refunded for September 21. It’s unclear how that might work for all of the game developers who purchased booth space for the full five days.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 marks the event’s 30th anniversary, and with a holiday falling on September 21 in Japan this year, the decision was made to expand the gaming convention to a fifth day. While the show has been light on big new announcements and game reveals, the show floor has been packed with several publishers putting up elaborate booths.
タコで すみません。 pic.twitter.com/qJWB2r87zn
— 社畜さん (@cquall_cos) September 19, 2026
The Square Enix section included a brand-new hands-on demo for Final Fantasy VII Revelation with a giant statue of Sephiroth holding out his sword Masamune preparing to stab the ground hanging overtop. PlayStation, meanwhile, was hosting large screenings of the Grand Theft Auto 6 extended look trailer complete with IRL special effects to enhance the presentation.
“As a result [of Typhoon No. 25], the hands-on demos and streaming events scheduled for September 21 (Monday, holiday) at the PlayStation booth will also be canceled,” Sony announced on X today. “We regret to inform everyone who was looking forward to it, but we kindly ask for your understanding.”
Typhoon Dujuan is expected to approach Japan’s Kanto region, including Tokyo, around Monday night, local time. The Japan Meteorological Agency is forecasting wind speeds that could reach up to 78 miles per hour.
