Xbox is bringing a full setup to Tokyo Game Show 2026, including a dedicated broadcast, a show floor presence featuring Minecraft Dungeons II, and an Xbox FanFest. The announcement was made by Mena Kato, Managing Director for Asia, on September 9, 2026, as the company marks both 25 years of Xbox globally and more than 20 years of the brand in Japan.
Xbox TGS 2026 Broadcast: Date, Time, and Host
The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast is scheduled for Thursday, September 17 at 7:00pm JST. For players tuning in from other regions, that translates to 3am Pacific, 6am Eastern, and 11am UK time. The show will air across Xbox’s official channels.
This year’s broadcast will be hosted by Misuzu Araki and is set to include TGS-exclusive content along with new gameplay reveals built specifically for the Tokyo stage. According to Xbox, the lineup will cover games coming to the platform in 2026.
In the announcement, Kato described the broadcast as ‘proof of what is possible when creativity from across the region meets a truly global platform,’ adding that Xbox is ‘committed to being the stage where new and beloved franchises reach players around the world.’
What’s Playable on the TGS Show Floor
Beyond the broadcast, Xbox will have a physical presence at the Tokyo Game Show with at least two titles available for attendees to play. Here is what has been confirmed for the show floor so far.
Minecraft Dungeons II
Minecraft Dungeons II is making its Tokyo Game Show debut after first appearing at gamescom. Fans in Japan will get their first hands-on time with the next installment in the co-op dungeon crawler series. The game is set to launch on September 29, 2026, and will be available day one with Game Pass.
If the original Minecraft Dungeons is any indication, the sequel will lean into accessible co-op action with a distinctly Minecraft-flavored visual style. The TGS demo gives Japanese players their earliest shot at experiencing the follow-up before it hits Game Pass at the end of September.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will also be on the show floor, brought to TGS with Xbox’s partner Happinet. The listing notes that Japanese fans will have an opportunity to experience the game firsthand, though the source article was cut off before full details about the demo were included.
Xbox FanFest at Tokyo Game Show 2026
Alongside the broadcast and show floor demos, Xbox FanFest is returning as part of the TGS presence. Xbox FanFest events typically offer dedicated player activities and community-focused experiences tied to major gaming events, giving fans a way to engage with the brand beyond simply watching a stage show or waiting in a demo queue.
Full details on the FanFest component at TGS 2026 have not been fully outlined in the announcement, but it is confirmed as part of Xbox’s plans for the show.
Xbox’s Ongoing Commitment to Japan
The Tokyo Game Show appearance is part of a broader push by Xbox to highlight its relationship with Japan and the wider Asia region. Kato noted in the announcement that the number of developers and publishing partners Xbox works with across Japan ‘continues to grow,’ citing the region’s importance to the platform’s overall direction.
The company is using TGS 2026 to mark both its 25th anniversary as a platform and more than two decades of Xbox activity specifically in Japan, positioning the event as a celebration of that history as much as a showcase for what’s coming next.
If you plan to watch the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast, set a reminder for September 17 at your local time and head to Xbox’s official channels. For those in Tokyo, Minecraft Dungeons II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are confirmed on the show floor, with Xbox FanFest also running alongside the main event.