While plenty of games that are already out will be present, players can also look forward to a demo for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. The development team behind Final Fantasy Resonance will also be present at TGS 2026 to discuss the upcoming title’s HD-2D art style and how it informed game design decisions. As for older titles, players can look forward to checking out the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. For more details, check out the full list of what Square Enix is bringing to the event below.

Back in May, Bandai Namco had announced its own lineup of games for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which will include major upcoming releases like Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, One Piece: Grand Gourmet, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, and Bleach: Mirrors High.

Capcom has also confirmed that it will host its own showcase a day before Tokyo Game Show 2026 kicks off. The showcase will be 40 minutes long and will highlight many of the company’s upcoming releases, like expansions for Monster Hunter Wilds and Dragon’s Dogma 2 – Ascension and Dark Arisen, respectively. The company will also be present at the TGS show floor to showcase these games, alongside other titles like Street Fighter 6, Pragmata, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Mega Man: Dual Override.

Tokyo Game Show 2026 is slated to be the largest iteration of the event so far, with the organizer – Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association – celebrating the last year’s event and noting that the new iteration will feature more room for exhibitors and attendees to explore.

“This year, through reviewing exhibition hall layouts and dispersing large-scale booths in pursuit of maximizing and optimizing exhibition space, we are making it possible for even more companies to exhibit.”

Back in May, Tokyo Game Show 2026 got a video teasing the event, with visuals created by illustrator Zashikiwarashi. The organizers have also confirmed that this year’s event will be the longest TGS we’ve seen so far, with 5 days planned to celebrate the event’s 30th anniversary.

Square Enix’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 Lineup:

• Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy (iOS, Android)
• Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, PC) (Family Game Park)
  • Demo – Try Dragon Quest VII Reimagined from the beginning.
• Dragon Quest X Online (PS4, Switch, PC)
• Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Switch 2)
• Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, PC)
  • Fluffy Meet and Greet – Meet Fluffy, a mysterious creature that appears in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, and take a photograph together. All visitors who participate in the meet & greet can receive an original Fluffy & Slime sticker.
• Dragon Quest Smash/Grow (iOS, Android)
• Final Fantasy VII Revelation (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC)
  • Demo – Play through a section of Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
  • Photo Spots
    • Final Fantasy VII Remake – Strike a pose with the Buster Sword as you strike down the Scorpion Sentinel!
    • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – Pray to the planet in the forgotten capital while Sephiroth descends from above.
    • Final Fantasy VII Revelation – Hop on the Hardy-Daytona and face off against the Diamond Weapon!
  • Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration Bag – Only available on general admission days.
• Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, PC)
  • Character Meet and Greet – A Moogle and Alpha are coming to Tokyo Game Show.
  • Final Fantasy VII Revelation Collaboration Bag – Only available on general admission days.
• Final Fantasy Resonance (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, PC)
  • Panel Pixel Art – A massive panel featuring pixel character art from Final Fantasy Resonance will be on display. Attendees can also participate in the spot-the-difference online campaign by snagging a pamphlet at the Square Enix booth and comparing the art inside with the art on the panel.
• Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III] (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC)
• Kingdom Hearts IV (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC)

The cutscenes are then followed up by some gameplay footage that showcases the protagonist making his way across ruined structures while simultaneously avoiding the assassin’s attempts to stop him with ranged attacks. On reaching the assassin, the hero gets into a boss fight, with fast-paced action that one would expect from a game that draws so heavily from Wuxia influences.

Eventually, the fight heads to a strange arena that is littered with mirror images of buildings far into the horizon. This is also when the assassin unleashes more of her strength, and in the process, turns her clothes and hair completely white. The hero, however, is able to withstand her onslaught and eventually knocks her down, culminating in an incredibly flashy kill animation.

As the encounter ends, more insidious things seem to be at play, and the assassin was also seemingly being used as a pawn in some larger game. This leads to a larger invasion by another force, all while the city atop the Hidden Mountain comes under threat of collapse.

Chapter 3 of Hidden Mountain will come to Where Winds Meet as part of a free update on September 10th. Along with this, Everstone Studio is also celebrating the fact that it has more than 100 million players worldwide.

Throughout the trailer, we get to see a variety of in-game activities, ranging from stealth to parkour-based delivery jobs, and even using advanced tools to rip open the doors of trucks. Rather than gameplay, however, this trailer has a heavier emphasis on two cities that serve as the game’s setting – Nova City and Lingyun City.

Players will have to assemble their own squads throughout their adventures across both cities, and in the process, uncover some hidden truths. Aside from the story, players will also get to partake in day-to-day life, and there are a number of traversal options available ranging from simply running around to skateboarding or riding bikes.

Ananta revolves around the adventures of A.C.D. agents who are working to keep both cities safe. The title’s combat system also looks like it will take some cues from cult classic game Sleeping Dogs, with an emphasis on well-timed combos, counters, and dodges. Melee weapons also seem to be encouraged, with the protagonist being able to pick up things like tennis rackets and sledgehammers to dish out some pain.

Ananta was originally announced all the way back in 2023, and at the time was known as Project Mugen. In 2024, NetEase officially announced that its title is Ananta.

Well, that’s since been compounded in light of new information that’s been dropped in an announcement of all the stuff to expect when it goes live after a rolling update scheduled today between 5 AM to 10 AM UTC. The biggest draw for us is the chance to fight that massive, mechanical serpent from last week’s trailer, which is something we anticipate is going to take us a while to achieve. Of course, if you’ve been diligent about all the questlines that Hidden Mountain has brought to the game, you’re going to find the next steps to progress them all added in once the update is all done.

There’s also the Cloudtop Ascent event, which has you joining all the other Wanderers on your server to build the stairway to Heaven’s Threshold, exploring along the way for the chance to uncover blueprints left by wanderers past that could speed up progress. You’ve got a bit of ferrying to do aside from everything else in a long list of additions, all of them very intriguing options. We’re certainly going to be a little spoiled for choice when this one goes live.

Ananta was originally announced as Project Mugen back in 2023, and has been in development for PC, PS5, Android, and iOS. In November 2024, NetEase confirmed the official title for the game and gave us a quick look with a teaser trailer.

In Ananta, players take on the role of an A.C.D. Agent in Nova – the electric city. More details about the title were revealed in September 2025, with NetEase giving us a glimpse at its urban open-world sandbox gameplay. The trailer also managed to draw more than a few comparisons to Grand Theft Auto 6.

One of the biggest features of Ananta seems to be the variety of options it will give players when it comes to traversal. A gameplay trailer showed off how A.C.D. Agents can take a cue from Marvel’s Spider-Man to swing between buildings, walk and run around on the streets, or even simply drive wherever they might want to. There also seems to be some Watch_Dogs-inspired hacking systems present in the gameplay.

The combat looks like it will feature free-flowing gameplay with dodges, counters, and martial arts, similar to what we have previously seen with classics like Sleeping Dogs. Along with this, the title will allow players to use improvised weaponry, and the gameplay trailer showcased this by having the protagonist pick up golf clubs, tennis rackets, and sledgehammers.

As for what we might finally get to see at this year’s Gamescom, a release date is a likely candidate. The new trailer might also include some more story details, expanding on characters like the A.C.D. Captain, Yeet Squad member Taffy, consummate professional Richie, and hacker extraordinaire Seymour.

While few details aside from a couple of blurbs have been revealed for each of these characters, previous trailers have indicated that they work together in the A.C.D. in some capacity. Whether this means that the title will revolve around the player slowly assembling their team as they rise up the ranks of the A.C.D., or if they will take on the role of one of these characters, however, remains to be seen.

Pre-registrations for Ananta are available, and NetEase has confirmed through the game’s official website that it has already garnered interest among more than 17 million players from all over the world.

Ananta is expected to be a free-to-play release across all platforms. However, NetEase hasn’t yet revealed any details about its monetization style. The art design and visual style do indicate that the company might take a page out of other popular free-to-play titles like Wuthering Waves or Genshin Impact to include some gacha elements. It also remains unclear for now whether Ananta is a solo-focused experience or if there will be any multiplayer elements.

An explanation of the many creatures you’ll fight would be a good place to start, in our opinion. There are mechanical marvels you get to pilot and fly alongside monstrosities you’ll need to fend off with every bit of skill you can muster. That robotic serpent that transforms into a scarab has us eager to clash our blades with it, while hitting the gong on that aggressive bell has us expecting a feeling of satisfaction like no other.

Of course, new weapons, abilities, and gear are part of the new world. We’re sure you’ll be joining us as we leave no corner unexplored in this new chapter, which blends ethereal beauty and technological flair with aplomb. Chapter 2: Heaven’s Threshold goes live on August 20th – stay tuned for the full patch notes when it does.

The Advanced Edition of Aniimo is priced at $9.99, and includes the Fluffy Friend in-game accessory and the Advanced Companion Handbook battle pass. The latter includes an exclusive Prismana Aniimo Egg that can be used at the Outpost Hatchinator to hatch a Prismana Form Aniimo with Perfect Potential, and one Evolution Material that can be used for the branching evolutions for the battle pass-exclusive Aniimo. The Collector’s Edition is priced at $19.99, and along with the contents of the Advanced Edition, also includes an exclusive doll and an exclusive Avatar Frame.

The release date announcement comes just a month after Pawprint Studio hosted a global beta test for Aniimo across PC and mobile. The beta included a variety of features, including multiplayer modes, new Aniimo forms like the Panpanta Prismana form and the Dreaple Prismana form, as well as the social hub with the Nimbi delivery service being enabled.

Just last month, Pawprint Studio released a trailer for Aniimo showcasing the game’s world, its variety of creatures, and even some quick looks at multiplayer gameplay. Much of the trailer was dedicated to showing off the game’s settlement building features, which also seem to include a farming system where players and Aniimo can work together to grow plants and vegetables.

The main hub – a sci-fi city – was also showcased, with plenty of the strange creatures roaming around and even partaking in menial labor, like delivering packages. When it comes to multiplayer, we got to see groups of players heading out into the world together to partake in adventures and more creature collecting. While it wasn’t outright shown in the trailer, Aniimo also includes PvP battles as well as co-op experiences.

Aniimo was unveiled in June last year with a trailer. The title will put players in the shoes of the Pathfinder who sets off on an adventure to explore the world, and along the way, captures and befriends many strange creatures. There has also been plenty of emphasis placed on the ecology of the world of Aniimo, with many of the creatures only evolving depending on the environment they live in. For instance, a water-based Aniimo is more likely to evolve into a form that favors that element.

Players will also have a hand in how their Aniimo evolve, with special material being available that can be used to sway the evolutionary branches one way or another. The studio gave the example of Stellarys, which can be evolved into Celestis during rainy days. This divergent evolution will give Stellarys a special membrane that can be used to store water for its consumption and even for combat use.

For more on Aniimo, check out its gameplay trailer from shortly before the beta kicked off.

Heaven’s Threshold is taking the threads set up in the expansion’s first chapter and weaving them with new additions, as the story is shaping up to be quite a tale. There are complex relationships at play, along with battles fought against antagonists who look sinister enough to be a cause for concern, and stakes that justify the need for victory. The Mohist’s history is set to “collide with a new reality”, whatever that entails, and we’re sure that there’s going to be a lot to pique our interest once we begin to engage with whatever the new chapter’s offering.

All in all, it’s the kind of stuff we’ve come to expect from the title, and we’re quite eager to see what new twists it brings to a gameplay loop that’s still as addictive as it was when we first got our hands on it. We’ve left the trailer below for you to watch, and it’s as impressive as it is intriguing.

Where Winds Meet is out now for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, iOS, Android and PC. Stay tuned for more details on Hidden Mountain’s next chapter in the coming days.

Headlining the company’s presence at TGS 2026 will be Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. The title will be playable, its kiosks will offer freebies, and there will be a pre-order campaign at the event. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, One Piece: Grand Gourmet, and Bleach: Mirrors High will also be playable. Tales of Eternia Remastered, while present at the booth, will only have a pre-order campaign, and no playable demos seem to be planned.

At the Bandai Namco Booth in the Family Game Park, the company will include playable versions of Once Upon a Katamari and Tamagotchi Plaza’s Nintendo Switch 2 release.

Tokyo Game Show 2026 is slated to kick off on September 17th and will run until the 21st. Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association released a video back in May teasing the event, featuring visuals created by illustrator Zashikiwarashi. On social media, the organizers have also described TGS 2026 as being the longest iteration of the yearly event so far, with 5 days of “non-stop fun” to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

“This year, through reviewing exhibition hall layouts and dispersing large-scale booths in pursuit of maximizing and optimizing exhibition space, we are making it possible for even more companies to exhibit,” said the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association.

“In addition to game fans and business professionals, we are planning to actively invite domestic and international press and influencers, making this an excellent opportunity to promote exhibitors’ products globally.”

In announcing TGS 2026, the organizers had confirmed that last year’s version of the event was also incredibly successful. Its first two days, designated as business days open for people in the industry, saw 52,352 and 54,779 attendees, respectively. The following two days, designated as general public days, garnered 77,415 and 78,555 attendees.

When compared to 2024’s Tokyo Game Show, however, the 2025 version saw slightly fewer attendees. The former got a total of 274,739 people showing up. Despite this, however, both events were considered part of a general upward trend for the yearly show, even when compared with the 2023 edition.

While not too many companies have confirmed whether or not they will be showing up at Tokyo Game Show 2026 as of yet, we are likely to see at least the major Japanese companies hosting their own exhibits, like Capcom, Sega, Square Enix, and potentially even Nintendo. Last year’s TGS saw Capcom offer playable demos for the highly-anticipated Resident Evil Requiem. If we see the trend continue, this year’s iteration will likely mark one of the few times Resident Evil Veronica is playable before its 2027 release.

We might also end up seeing more Western companies making their presence known at TGS 2026, especially after last year’s event saw Microsoft officially unveil Forza Horizon 6, which uses Japan as its main setting.

Palworld Online is being designed to “reimagine” elements of the original Palworld while being designed from the ground up for mobile devices. Being an MMORPG, it will also feature an interconnected open world where players can run into one another as they go about their creature-collecting adventure. This also means that players can form groups to take on the game’s various quests and missions as a team.

Garena president Terry Zhao said in a statement that the team is working closely with Pocketpair with a focus on “preserving the depth, immersion, and freedom that define Palworld, while thoughtfully optimizing the experience for mobile play.” The decision to make Palworld Online came about thanks to the original Palworld being “a widely recognized IP” that offers “an opportunity to bring the essence of the PC title to mobile in a way that encourages players to connect and venture together.”

The open world of Palworld Online will allow players to explore interconnected ecosystems alongside their Pals, rewarding their efforts with hidden treasures, hints about the overall lore, and even more challenging encounters. Along the way, players can also capture and raise Pals to unlock new regions on the map. The title will include exclusive side stories that will tell more of the world’s story.

As for its multiplayer aspects, Palworld Online is mainly designed around co-op play. This means that it will include social features like creating groups and building up shared settlements. However, this doesn’t mean that there will be a complete absence of PvP. Players can challenge each other in battle to prove who among them is the best player with the most well-defined team of Pals.

Palworld Online won’t stray away from the survival crafting aspects of the original. Players can set up their own settlements that can eventually be grown into large collaborative hubs where many can come together to craft and train. The automation mechanics of Palworld will also be brought in, giving players more freedom to partake in other gameplay systems while their Pals handle the gathering, crafting, and building.

Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe has praised Garena for its extensive experience with mobile games, including aspects like global publishing and localization. “We are pleased to work with Garena on the licensed development of Palworld Online and look forward to seeing a new Palworld experience brought to players Worldwide.”

The unveiling of Palworld Online comes less than a month after Palworld exited Early Access. In our review of the full release, we gave it a score of 9 out of 10 thanks to its sense of charm, visual style, and engaging core gameplay loop that offers plenty of variety. Our only problem was that it doesn’t do much with its narrative. Reports have indicated that the title has been quite successful, having made around $700 million in revenue since it first came out in 2024.