The Tokyo Game Show has canceled its final day and will refund tickets for September 21 due to the approach of Typhoon Dujuan. This marks the first time in the event's 30-year history that its planned five-day schedule has been curtailed.
Organizers cited the expectation of intensifying winds and rain, along with potential transportation disruptions, as the reasons for the cancellation. "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," they stated on Twitter.
The showfloor remains open on September 20, though organizers have not yet specified how they will address publishers and developers who had rented space for the final day. The Japan Times reports that Typhoon Dujuan is the 25th named storm of 2026 and is predicted to bring significant rainfall to the Kanto region, leading to numerous flight cancellations by Nippon Airways and service suspensions on several East Japan Railway lines.
The event's abbreviated schedule impacts its planned five-day duration, which was a first for the Tokyo Game Show. PC Gamer was present at TGS 2026, covering the PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct, which featured developer interviews and new game trailers. The broadcast VOD is available on YouTube, and a list of all announcements can be found on PCGamer.com.