Anyone going to TGS 2026 mainly to play games at the Sega/Atlus booth should look first for the official “Demo” label. In the lineup checked on September 7, 16 of the 21 titles have a playable demo; five others do not carry that label and are limited to an activity, stage event, or presentation. The event runs from September 17 to 21, 2026, according to the official Sega/Atlus TGS website.
The distinction matters because being present at the booth does not automatically mean a game can be played. Sega/Atlus separates each title into “Demo”, “Activities”, “Novelties”, and “Stage Events”. The table below focuses only on the three categories that help visitors set priorities: playing a demo, joining an activity, and watching a stage event.
Which Sega/Atlus games will have playable demos at TGS 2026
A ✓ means the corresponding label appears in the official lineup. “Novelties”, which covers giveaways and promotional items, is not included because it does not change the main question of whether the game itself can be played.
| Game | Playable demo | Activity | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRANGER THAN HEAVEN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Persona 4 Revival | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crazy Taxi: World Tour | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| SONIC PICO PARK | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Metaphor: ReFantazio | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection | — | — | ✓ |
| ABSOLUM | ✓ | — | — |
| DAVE THE DIVER COMPLETE EDITION | ✓ | — | — |
| DEMONS' NIGHT FEVER | ✓ | — | — |
| Qliphah in Providence's Shadow | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW NEW PROJECT | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| EA SPORTS FC™ 27 | ✓ | — | — |
| Farming Simulator 25 Beans & Alpacas Expansion | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Stupid Never Dies | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kalanoro | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| CONTROL Resonant | ✓ | — | — |
| LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| LEGO® Harry Potter™ Collection | — | ✓ | — |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | — | ✓ | — |
In practical terms, visitors who want hands-on time should start with the 16 titles marked ✓ under “Playable demo”. The five titles in bold do not have a Demo label in the official material checked.
Persona 4 Revival, Stranger Than Heaven, and Total War cover all three
Persona 4 Revival
Persona 4 Revival is labeled Demo, Activities, and Stage Events. Its page confirms a hands-on preview at the booth and a photo activity where visitors can simulate summoning a Persona and download the picture through a QR code. For anyone who wants both gameplay and an extra attraction, it is one of the most complete stops in the booth.
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN also combines a demo, activity, and stage event. Beyond the hands-on build of RGG Studio's new game, Sega lists a theater with previously unreleased musical performances and a walkthrough museum themed around the game's five eras. For the theater, the page strongly encourages advance applications for some sessions; the museum is listed as requiring no reservation.
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000
Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 carries all three labels as well. Alongside the demo, the “Hammer Challenge” activity is open to participants aged 18 or older who have wishlisted the game, and the page says everyone who takes part receives a prize. That makes it important to distinguish the demo queue from the activity's separate requirements.
The five titles without an official demo — and what they offer instead
Metaphor: ReFantazio: a playable activity, but not classified as a demo
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the easiest case to misread. It is labeled Activities and Stage Events, with no “Demo”. The “Trials of the Blade” attraction lets visitors play a combat-inspired minigame, but the official page explicitly states that its content differs from the actual gameplay of Metaphor: ReFantazio. It is therefore an interactive attraction, not a hands-on demo of the game version itself.
Two Point Hospital: video and stage presence, no hands-on demo
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection is listed with Stage Events and “Novelties”, but no Demo or Activities label. The description invites visitors to watch a special video showcasing the collection. If your time is limited and you only want playable games, it should not be treated as a gameplay queue priority.
Stupid Never Dies: audiovisual experience and stage event
Stupid Never Dies has Activities and Stage Events, but no “Demo”. Sega highlights footage on a five-sided LED display and a “SEGA Partners Immersive Theater” experience. Its announced presence is focused on presentation and immersion rather than confirmed hands-on play.
LEGO Harry Potter and Clair Obscur are activity-only
LEGO® Harry Potter™ Collection and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are marked only with Activities among the three categories analyzed. In both cases, the listed attraction is the “SEGA Partners Immersive Theater”, using LED visuals to create the feeling of stepping into the game's world. Neither title has a Demo label in the lineup checked.
How to prioritize the Sega/Atlus booth
- If your goal is to play: start with the 16 titles carrying the “Demo” label, especially unreleased games you genuinely want to test.
- If you want both gameplay and extra attractions: Persona 4 Revival, STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000, and Crazy Taxi: World Tour combine Demo, Activities, and Stage Events.
- If time is tight: do not queue for Metaphor, Two Point Hospital, Stupid Never Dies, LEGO Harry Potter, or Clair Obscur expecting a traditional demo; the announced experience is different.
What to check before you go
The lineup is dynamic. This breakdown reflects the official Sega/Atlus website checked on September 7, 2026, ten days before the event opens. Because labels, activities, and participation conditions can be updated, check the official page again close to your visit, especially for reservations, restrictions, and last-minute changes.
