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Tokyo Game Show 2026 concludes amid typhoon and awards

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Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking its 30th anniversary at Makuhari Messe, concluded with a mix of industry recognition and weather-related disruptions. While the event initially focused on AI-ready hardware and cross-industry technology, South Korean developers utilized the platform to showcase collaborative development models and new titles. NHN and NHN Playart highlighted ‘Puchipoyong in a Fantasy World,’ a project merging Japanese gameplay design with South Korean implementation speed. NCSoft demonstrated the magic RPG ‘Astrae Oratio,’ testing combat and story integration ahead of global beta testing, while Smilegate announced it will publish ‘Dead Account: Two Blue Flames,’ a team-based roguelite RPG that intentionally avoids generative AI to preserve the integrity of its manga-based IP. During the event, Smilegate also presented its upcoming subculture RPG, ‘MIRESI: Invisible Future,’ which features updated 3D models and lighting techniques to enhance its philosophical narrative. Netmarble Nexus presented ‘Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Strongest Species,’ a Switch-battle RPG based on the original series. Major Japanese developers also maintained a significant presence. Sega and Atlus showcased ‘Persona 4 Revival,’ a full remake of ‘Persona 4 Golden’ that incorporates content from ‘Persona 4: The Animation’; the title is scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox, and PC. Sega also presented ‘Crazy Taxi: World Tour.’ The event further highlighted independent creativity through the ‘Selected Indie 80’ showcase, which featured titles such as the black humor adventure ‘MASK IT’ and the action-adventure game ‘INTERSCAPE.’ Following the event, data confirmed that Tokyo Game Show 2026 attracted over 250,000 visitors across four days, despite the cancellation of its final day due to a typhoon. The show featured 1,138 exhibitors from 53 countries and regions.

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