Tokyo Game Show, one of the world's top three gaming exhibitions and a premier event in Asia, will extend its schedule from four days to five starting next year. This decision follows feedback from visitors requesting more time for public access.

The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of Tokyo Game Show 2025 on the 24th. Haruhiro Tsujimoto, Chairman of the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA), shared the expansion plan during his opening remarks. "Currently, TGS runs for four days—two business days for industry insiders and two days for the general public. I am pleased to announce that starting next year, we will add one more day for the public, extending the event to five days," he stated.

He continued, "We have received much feedback from visitors saying that it is difficult to participate in events or find opportunities to experience games. In response, we are extending the schedule. By adding an extra day for the public, we aim to create an environment where it is easier to experience games, and to provide a space where the content exhibitors wish to convey aligns with the experiences visitors are looking for."

Tsujimoto explained that starting next year, public access will span three days, including a public holiday. Consequently, the current Thursday-to-Sunday format is expected to shift, with Wednesday and Thursday reserved for business days, and Friday through Sunday open to the general public. Detailed schedules will be announced at a later date.

Meanwhile, this year's Tokyo Game Show was held on the largest scale in its history. Tsujimoto noted, "The number of booths increased by over 900, reaching more than 4,000, which far exceeded our expectations." The number of exhibitors also surpassed 1,000 for the first time, reaching 1,138. Notably, many Korean game companies, including Netmarble, Nexon, and Studiobside, participated directly in this year's TGS to showcase their new titles to local users.

The focus now turns to how much more enriched the exhibition content will be with the extra day next year. Tsujimoto remarked, "I hope Tokyo Game Show will continue to be a driving force for the development of the game industry and a source of excitement and smiles for people around the world."