Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) has confirmed the 2020 Tokyo Game Show has been cancelled as a result of the current COVID-19 crisis. The expo, which was scheduled to run from September 24-27 at Makuhari Messe, will instead be reshaped into an online event. More information about how the digital event will unfold is expected later this month.

“Due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on a global scale and the situation remains unpredictable in Japan as well, the organizer and the co-organizers have reached this decision after a long consideration to place the utmost priority on the health and safety of visitors, exhibitors and stakeholders,” CESA explained in a press release published today. “We ask for your kind understanding and cooperation.”

TGS joins a lengthy list of international expos and events that have been cancelled in the wake of the global pandemic, including E3, San Diego Comic-Con, BitSummit, GDC, Gamescom, and many others. Like TGS, the Gamescom team is building a digital replacement event to air in place of the physical expo.

IGN will also be hosting a global, digital event in June to bring you the latest news and impressions around upcoming games and the next generation of console hardware. IGN’s Summer of Gaming partners include 2K, Xbox, CD Projekt Red, Square Enix, SEGA, Bandai Namco, Amazon, Google Stadia, Twitter, Devolver Digital, THQ Nordic, and many, many more.

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Luke is Games Editor at IGN’s Sydney office so he’ll be slightly chilly throughout IGN’s Summer of Gaming! You can find him on Twitter sporadically @MrLukeReilly.

Source: IGN.com TGS 2020 Has Been Cancelled