04 — Xbox at TGS 2026: Persona 4 Revival, Raji: Kaliyuga and a Surprise Release
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Excerpt: Xbox’s TGS broadcast put Japanese game culture at the centre, alongside new looks at Persona 4 Revival, Raji: Kaliyuga and other upcoming releases.
Xbox used its Tokyo Game Show broadcast to connect the company’s long-running presence in Japan with a slate of games aimed at a broad international audience. In its own recap, Xbox described the show as a celebration of creators, developers and communities shaping gaming culture. The broadcast included new trailers, gameplay and an appearance by Hideo Kojima.
Among the most recognisable names was Persona 4 Revival, the upcoming remake of Persona 4. Atlus shared a character trailer introducing Naoto Shirogane. Xbox lists the game for release on 18 February 2027, with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and cloud availability; Xbox also says it will be included with Game Pass. These are the details confirmed in Xbox’s announcement, and release plans can change, so players should check the publisher’s latest channels nearer launch.
Another notable update came from Raji: Kaliyuga. Developer Nodding Heads showed gameplay and discussed the sequel’s combat systems. Xbox describes it as a third-person action-adventure set six years after the original game, expanding its conflict into a cosmic struggle involving gods, asuras and other forces. The change in perspective and genre gives the follow-up a clear identity of its own while retaining a connection to the first game’s setting.
The broadcast also announced that Shape of Dreams became available on Xbox Series X|S that day and joined Game Pass. A new trailer highlighted its roguelite structure and four-player play. Together, the examples show the range of a showcase that moved between established series, new projects and a game players could try immediately.
The strongest thread was the relationship between regional identity and global distribution. TGS provided the setting; Xbox’s broadcast carried announcements to viewers well beyond Japan. For players, that means more ways to follow the games. For the industry, it shows how a local event can become an international stage.
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