As reported by Kotaku, the organizers of the Tokyo Game Show have announced that its final day has been canceled and tickets for Monday, September 21 will be refunded. This was supposed to be the first five-day event in TGS' 30-year run—while I am not a superstitious man, God or karma or something may be trying to tell us that it's just supposed to be a four-day deal.
"Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 25, strong winds and rain are expected to intensify in the afternoon and beyond, and disruptions to transportation are also a concern," event organizers wrote on Twitter. "Therefore, 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."
【重要】台風25号接近に伴う9月20日(日)・21日(月・祝)の開催およびチケットの払い戻しについて最新の気象情報や交通機関への影響等を踏まえ慎重に検討した結果、以下の通り決定いたしましたのでお知らせいたします。■9月20日(日)：予定通り開催…September 19, 2026
The TGS showfloor will remain open for today, September 20, with potential modifications. There is no word on how the event will address publishers and devs who rented out space for the final day.
As reported by the Japan Times, Dujuan is the 25th named typhoon of 2026, and is predicted to dump the heaviest rainfall (almost 16 inches) on the Kanto region containing Tokyo. Nippon Airways has canceled many flights in the region, while the East Japan Railway is fully and partially suspending service on some lines.
We were on the ground at TGS 2026 as part of our annual PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct, interviewing developers and showcasing trailers for a number of upcoming games. If you missed out on watching the latest PCGS live, you can catch the VOD on our YouTube channel or read through a collected list of all the announcements.
