The Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS 2025) returned to Makuhari Messe in Chiba from September 25 to 28, attracting major global publishers, Japanese developers, hardware makers, and independent studios.
This year's event showcased not only highly anticipated new releases but also substantial updates for existing titles, cross-platform expansions, and innovations in hardware and cloud gaming.
Major Publishers & Exhibitors
Microsoft / Xbox
Microsoft used its TGS presence to emphasize both first-party production and platform expansion in Japan.
Xbox highlighted Forza Horizon 6 and reiterated Game Pass availability and Play Anywhere support for selected titles, underlining a continued push to grow console and subscription reach in the region.
Sony
Sony's pavilion emphasized PlayStation first-party content and VR2 applications.
The company showcased upcoming post-launch expansions and offered hands-on demos for near-term releases, keeping PlayStation's focus on exclusive, high-production experiences.
Capcom
Capcom presented update roadmaps for ongoing live-service titles, with a particular focus on Monster Hunter Wilds and its forthcoming Title Updates.
The company also confirmed platform moves for legacy titles, expanding the reach of several series beyond their traditional platforms.
SEGA
SEGA used TGS to tease a new entry in the Virtua Fighter line, confirming development involvement from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and signalling a return of the franchise to competitive 3D fighting.
The reveal focused on systems and the intent to support online play, though no release window was provided.
Square Enix
Square Enix highlighted RPG slate updates and cross-platform initiatives, showing continued investment in long-running role-playing IP across console and cloud platforms.
Bandai Namco
Bandai Namco showcased a lineup of new titles and updates at TGS 2025, spanning action RPGs, adventure games, and anime adaptations.
The company also revealed testing and demo plans for some upcoming releases, highlighting its strategy to both sustain long-running IPs and draw in new players.
New Game Announcements
Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 took center stage during Xbox's showcase. Developed by Playground Games and slated for release in 2026, the latest installment of the open-world racing series is set entirely in Japan.
Players will be able to explore Tokyo's neon-lit streets, drift along mountain passes, and race through serene countryside landscapes.
The game is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a later release planned for PlayStation 5, and it will be available on Game Pass at launch.
Pricing is expected to follow the standard $69.99 USD premium model.
Gungrave Gore: Blood Heat
Gungrave Gore: Blood Heat, developed by Iggymob, was officially revealed as a complete remake of the cult-classic action shooter.
Built on Unreal Engine 5, the remake promises modern visuals, refined combat mechanics, and expanded narrative content.
The title is slated for a late 2025 release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms.
New Virtua Fighter Project
The New Virtua Fighter Project was first revealed at EVO 2025 and now here comes a new teaser at Tokyo Game Show.
While still untitled, the developers confirmed that it will be a full-fledged return of the iconic fighting franchise, featuring next-gen graphics and esports-ready online systems.
More details are expected in early 2026, though Sega has not yet committed to a release window or pricing.
Code Vein 2
Bandai Namco Studios' action RPG drops January 30, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Soulslike combat adds blood-drain "Jail" skills, new weapons (Rune Blades), and motorcycle traversal for Revenant pacts in Horror-filled ruins.
The Revenant apocalypse escalates with Luna Rapacis corruption and extinction threats.
Standard $69.99, deluxe $89.99, ultimate $99.99—pre-orders open.
Pragmata
Capcom develops and publishes this 2026 sci-fi action-adventure for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Dual-control gameplay lets you pilot astronaut Hugh (shooting/jetpacking) and android Diana (hacking puzzles via right-stick mazes) through robot-infested moon bases.
Set in a Lunam Ore-mined future, it follows their escape from a rogue AI after a research station mishap.
And that's not all—many more exciting games were revealed at TGS 2025:
| Game Name | Developer/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection | Capcom |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | |
| Resident Evil Requiem | |
| Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection | |
| Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven | Square Enix |
| Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake | |
| Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles | |
| Octopath Traveler 0 | |
| Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake | Koei Tecmo |
| Ninja Gaiden 4 | |
| Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered | |
| Digimon Story: Time Stranger | Bandai Namco |
| Little Nightmares III | |
| Once Upon a KATAMARI | |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Treyarch, Raven Software |
| 2XKO | Riot Games |
| 007: First Light | IO Interactive |
| Double Dragon Revive | Arc System Works |
| Age of Mythology Retold: Heavenly Spear | Xbox Game Studios |
| The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin | Netmarble |
| Aniimo | Kingsglory / Pawprint Studio |
| Let It Die Inferno | Grasshopper Manufacture |
Key Updates for Existing Games
Monster Hunter Wilds x FF14
Capcom has rolled out the largest update yet for Monster Hunter Wilds.
The third major title update features a crossover with Final Fantasy XIV, bringing in Dark Knight and Pictomancer job outfits, as well as the formidable raid boss Omega Planetes.
The update also introduces seasonal hunts and outlines a roadmap for new monsters coming in early 2026.
Monster Hunter Stories on Xbox
Monster Hunter Stories will expand its audience by arriving on Xbox consoles for the first time.
The first two entries launch in November 2025, followed by Monster Hunter Stories 3 in March 2026.
These ports include upgraded visuals and quality-of-life enhancements.
Age of Mythology: Retold – Heavenly Spear
Age of Mythology: Retold – Heavenly Spear adds Japanese mythology to its pantheon, introducing new deities, myth units, and campaign missions.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds x Sonic Rumble
Sega has launched a special collaboration event between Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Sonic Rumble.
Players can unlock exclusive Rumble-themed tracks, character skins, and limited-time racing challenges.
The event also adds new leaderboards and community tournaments, encouraging friendly competition across platforms.
Hardware & Platform Trends
TGS 2025 emphasized cross-platform expansion, with traditionally PlayStation-exclusive titles now moving to Xbox and PC ecosystems.
Microsoft also highlighted new portable gaming hardware such as the ROG Ally Xbox Edition, optimized for Game Pass and cloud streaming.
These moves suggest Japan is becoming a critical testing ground for handheld and hybrid gaming solutions.
Indie Games & Creative Spotlight
The SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT program once again showcased experimental titles from indie developers worldwide.
Meanwhile, the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct introduced over 30 PC-exclusive games, including projects from Sega, Devolver Digital, and Nightdive Studios.
These segments reinforced the idea that some of the most surprising innovations often emerge from outside the AAA space.
Editor's Comments
TGS 2025 highlighted several clear trends: the acceleration of cross-platform publishing, the return of classic franchises through remakes and reboots, and the growing importance of Japan as a hub for cloud and portable gaming.
While big-budget titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Monster Hunter Wilds drew the loudest applause, the indie and PC showcases hinted at where the industry may innovate next.
For fans and developers alike, TGS 2025 underscored a simple truth—Japan remains one of the most dynamic and influential centers of the gaming world.
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