Tokyo Game Show 2026 began on Thursday, the 17th, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. From the first day of the event, announcements for several prominent franchises in the gaming industry were revealed.
Among the main highlights was the confirmation of Persona 6, as well as a public demonstration of Final Fantasy VII Revelation and news regarding series such as Kingdom Hearts, Monster Hunter, Attack on Titan, and Mega Man.
Atlus officially confirmed Persona 6, which represents the next major chapter of the franchise. This new title will feature an independent narrative and a completely new group of characters. Although its release is guaranteed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, a specific date has not yet been set.
Additionally, Atlus exhibited Persona 4 Revival at the fair. This remake is scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from its first day. The new version will include animated scenes produced by the MAPPA studio, known for works like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.
Square Enix used TGS to offer the first public demonstration of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, a segment that will conclude the trilogy started with Final Fantasy VII Remake. During this demonstration, participants were able to control Hardy-Daytona and confront the Diamond Weapon.
Another game from the series shown at the event is Final Fantasy Resonance, which is an HD-2D reinterpretation of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. This title will be released on October 22, 2026, allowing players to use the 'Visions' of iconic characters from the series, such as Cloud, Terra, and Clive.
Square Enix also confirmed that Kingdom Hearts IV and Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] will have native versions for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, despite being presented at the Tokyo Game Show, Kingdom Hearts IV does not have a playable demo at the event.
Capcom announced Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, an expansion scheduled for 2027. The updates include the return of the Elder Dragon Teostra, the introduction of the new area Skybound Eyrie, and the addition of the Boost Bracer and Boost Driver combat mechanics, which will expand possibilities across the game's 14 weapon categories.
Koei Tecmo confirmed that Attack on Titan 3 will be released on December 10, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Furthermore, the company will hold a dedicated presentation for the game on September 20 during TGS itself, providing details about the story and gameplay.
Another announcement from Capcom was Mega Man: Dual Override, slated for the second quarter of 2027. In this game, Mega Man and Proto Man will be playable characters, and it will feature the Custom Chip and Override systems. Both characters will be able to employ a set of over 50 enhancement chips, enabling diverse combat styles.
This year's Tokyo Game Show will take place from September 17 to 21, marking the first time the event has five days of programming. In addition to the major announcements, the fair serves as a meeting point for developers, publishers, and professionals from various sectors. Brazil was also present, with a delegation organized by Abragames and the Brazil Games project bringing 21 Brazilian studios to Japan to seek international partnerships and business. With four days of the event remaining, more revelations and demonstrations are expected during the TGS 2026 schedule.
