Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000, the PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) title due out in 2027, gets a hands-on Japanese-language spotlight at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running from Thursday, September 17 to Monday, September 21 (national holiday), 2026, at Makuhari Messe. The SEGA / ATLUS booth will offer visitors a world-first Japanese-language demo of the game ahead of launch, plus a range of activities and special exhibits. The show's public days run September 19 (Saturday) through 21 (Monday, national holiday).
A Japanese-language registration page for a closed beta test planned later this year has also opened. Applicants must be 18 or older, and those unable to attend TGS2026 in person are welcome to apply as well.
SEGA / ATLUS TGS2026 Official Site: https://tgs.sega.jp/2026/ja/
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 SEGA / ATLUS Booth: Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Corner
Play the Demo, Get an Acrylic Dog Tag Keychain
Japan's first hands-on demo of Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 lets players lead the Imperium's elite Space Marines through roughly 30 minutes of intense battle. The demo is built to welcome both newcomers to the Total War series and longtime veterans, and everyone who plays receives an acrylic dog tag keychain.
The demo is limited to visitors aged 18 and older.
Hammer Challenge Offers a Full Prize Lineup
A hands-on activity themed around the game's four factions, called "Hammer Challenge," is also on offer. Every participant wins a prize, and anyone 18 or older who has added the game to their wishlist can take part.
Prize Lineup
HyperX Gaming Brand Prizes (Sponsored by HP Japan)
Warhammer 40,000 Prizes (Sponsored by JOYTOY)
Warhammer 40,000 Prizes (Sponsored by STARFORGED)
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 Tenugui Hand Towel
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 T-Shirt
Bonus for Official X Followers
Everyone who takes part in Hammer Challenge and follows the Total War Japan official X account also receives a Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 sticker.
Special Diorama Display and a TGS-Exclusive New Trailer
A limited diorama on display faithfully recreates, in actual miniatures, the main visual that Games Workshop created specially for this game.
A new "Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 TGS2026 Game Introduction Trailer" is also planned to debut at the show, so it's worth checking out in person.
Closed Beta Test Registration Opens in Japanese
A Japanese-language registration page has opened for the Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 closed beta test planned for later in 2026. Applicants must be 18 or older.
The closed beta test is scheduled to take place within 2026. It will be playable in Japanese, though some translations may not yet be complete.
Further details, including the test schedule, will be announced in due course.
Closed Beta Test Registration Page: https://totalwar.sega.com/warhammer40000/jp/
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 Event Overview
Event Name: TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe (2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)
Dates and Hours:
Business Days: Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Public Days: Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday, September 21 (national holiday), 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SEGA / ATLUS Booth: Hall 4-N01 (Makuhari Messe Hall 4, station side)
SEGA / ATLUS Merchandise Corner: Makuhari Messe Hall 11-W03
Product Overview
Title: Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000
Platforms: PlayStation®5 / Xbox Series X|S / PC (Steam, Epic Games Store)
Release Date: 2027 (planned)
Suggested Retail Price: TBD
Number of Players: TBD
Publisher: SEGA Corporation
CERO Rating: Z (18 and older only)
Copyright: © Games Workshop Limited 2026. Published by SEGA.
Official Site: https://totalwar.sega.com/warhammer40000/jp/
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