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Colopl

Colopl is winding down a set of mobile titles while expanding into console and browser games. The company is targeting global top 20 sales by 2030 and has moved its K-POP business into a dedicated subsidiary ahead of a December 2026 transfer.

Synthesized from 16 Yomimono stories · updated Oct 15

Colopl's release slate is shifting. The company released its first Nintendo Switch title, Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi, on April 23, 2026, and COO Yusuke Sakamoto says the company prioritizes content over platform with a goal of global top 20 sales by 2030. Shironeko Project Infinity is set for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027, an original console action game with over 50 playable characters from Shironeko Project NEW WORLD'S and local multiplayer for up to four players. Quiz Action RPG WizGeneration, developed by STAR STUDIOS, is planned for iOS and Android this winter.

On mobile, Colopl is closing services. Fesba+ ~FESTIBATTLE~, the party royale developed with MIXI, ends on November 11, 2026. Shironeko GOLF ends January 13, 2027. The Steam version of KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI will lose its Devil May Cry collaboration after internal confirmation procedures were found deficient; the Switch version keeps the content. DREAM!ing, whose mobile service ended in May 2021, is marking its 8th anniversary with main story streaming on Anime Times and an exhibition in Tokyo.

Colopl is also building outside games. It launched Active Cinema RPG 369 (Miroku), a free-to-play browser title using AI-generated cinematic footage, on September 1, 2026. Group company 360Channel deployed the AI character Sakimai Ichika at SIX WAKE ROPPONGI on October 1, 2026. On October 9, 2026, Colopl signed a company split moving its K-POP entertainment business to wholly owned subsidiary CEiRL, established September 24, 2026, with capital of 260 million yen and President Takashi Miyamoto, scheduled to transfer December 1, 2026.

Key facts

K-POP subsidiary
CEiRL Co., Ltd., established September 24, 2026, with 260 million yen in capital and Takashi Miyamoto as Representative Director; transfer scheduled December 1, 2026 ↗
Shironeko GOLF shutdown
Service ends January 13, 2027 at 15:59; the game launched October 26, 2022 ↗
Studio
STAR STUDIOS develops Quiz Action RPG WizGeneration, planned for iOS and Android this winter ↗
Shironeko Project Infinity
Planned for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027; over 50 playable characters and local multiplayer for up to four players ↗
Fesba+ shutdown
Colopl and MIXI's party royale ends service November 11, 2026 ↗
Tsukuyomi Steam launch
PC version launched on Steam July 24, 2026; standard edition 3,960 yen, Special Digital Deluxe Edition 5,960 yen ↗
Tsukuyomi collab removal
Devil May Cry collaboration ends in the Steam version after deficient internal confirmation procedures; Switch version is unchanged ↗
AI browser game
Active Cinema RPG 369 (Miroku) began service September 1, 2026; free to play with item purchases on PC and smartphone browsers ↗
AI character
360Channel's Sakimai Ichika appears at SIX WAKE ROPPONGI starting October 1, 2026; designed by illustrator lack with no generative AI in the CG conversion ↗
Global sales target
COO Yusuke Sakamoto says Colopl targets global top 20 sales by 2030 ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
signed a simplified absorption-type company split to move its K-POP-related entertainment business to wholly owned subsidiary CEiRL Co., Ltd. · 2026-10-09
Announced
K-POP business transfer to subsidiary CEiRL scheduled for December 1, 2026 · 2026-10-09
Announced
separating its K-POP entertainment operations into a dedicated subsidiary with 260 million yen in capital and its own president · 2026-10-09
Announced
end of service for Fesba+ on November 11, 2026 · 2026-08-10
Announced
release of 'Shironeko Project INFINITY' for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 ('Shironeko Project' 12th anniversary live stream) · 2026-07-11
Announced
targeting global top 20 sales by 2030 through multi-platform releases, location games, and generative AI projects · 2026-05-27
Release
game · 2026-04-23 · global · 2026-05-27

Connections

Produces
shironeko golf, white cat project, white cat project new world s, quiz action rpg with generation, active cinema rpg 369 miroku, dream ing, shironeko project infinity, wiz generation, fesba
Staff change
yusuke sakamoto

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Claim activity

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  • Confirmed targeting global top 20 sales by 2030 through multi-platform releases, location games, and generative AI projects May 28 · source
  • Confirmed colopl staff change yusuke sakamoto May 28 · source
  • Disputed colopl staff change yusuke sakamoto May 28 · source

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Oct 9

Colopl Splits K-POP Business Into New Subsidiary CEiRL

Colopl signed a simplified absorption-type company split on October 9, 2026, moving its K-POP-related entertainment business to wholly owned subsidiary CEiRL Co., Ltd., established September 24, 2026, with capital of 260 million yen and President Takashi Miyamoto as Representative Director. The transfer is scheduled for December 1, 2026. CEiRL will handle IP creation and rights acquisition, game planning and development using K-POP artist IP, and SNS media and event production.

Oct 7

Colopl to End Shironeko GOLF Service on January 13, 2027

Colopl announced on October 6, 2026 that Shironeko GOLF, its smartphone golf game built around characters from the Shironeko series, will end service on January 13, 2027 at 15:59. The game launched on October 26, 2022, making the run about four years and three months. New Premium G Jewel purchases stopped on October 6 at 16:00, and new subscription acceptance ends November 3 at 16:00.

Oct 6

360Channel Deploys AI Character Sakimai Ichika at SIX WAKE ROPPONGI

360Channel Inc., a Colopl Group company based in Tokyo, handled the planning, production, and direction of an interactive information character named Sakimai Ichika for SIX WAKE ROPPONGI, a boat racing information hub in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The character appears at the facility starting Thursday, October 1, 2026. Illustrator lack designed the character, whose visuals are entirely newly drawn, with no generative AI used in the CG conversion. Sakimai Ichika runs on a conversational AI system and is set as a rookie announcer who publicizes boat racing from the facility. She answers questions about boat racing, introduces racers, handles everyday conversation, and supports commemorative photos. Her backstory describes a serious hard worker whose enthusiasm sometimes causes stumbles, and whose goal is to handle commentary for an SG (Special Grade) race. The stated aims are improving visitor satisfaction at SIX WAKE ROPPONGI and communicating boat racing's appeal to new fans.

Oct 1

White Cat Project Adds Noctarica and Ariashika Event Through October 30

The game White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S is running a commemorative event, "CurtainCall Symphony ~The Melody of the End and the Beginning~," as part of the White Cat Music Festival that began Thursday, September 24, 2026. Noctarica and Ariashika take a request to compose a song. A character gacha offers both as 4-star and 5-star units, with the event scheduled from Wednesday, September 30 at 16:00 to Friday, October 30 at 15:59.

Sep 20

Colopl Reveals Character Trailer For Quiz Action RPG WizGeneration At TGS2026

Colopl revealed a character trailer for Quiz Action RPG WizGeneration, its Android and iOS title planned for launch this winter, at a stage event at the 4Gamer booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 20, 2026. The trailer shows the main characters with character voice as they take on the Demon Tower, the game's setting, and cast information and main theme details were announced at the same time. The main theme's composition and arrangement are handled by composer and arranger KOHTA YAMAMOTO. The announced cast includes Aoi Kuma as Willow, Tomoyo Kurosawa as Wiz, Junya Enoki as Galahad, Yume Miyamoto as Kurumi, Kosuke Tanabe as Alba, Saya Tanaka as Idea, Ai Yamaguchi as Moimir, Rei Ichimiya as Eli, Kanaki Sudo as Velhelmina, Ayaka Suwa as Morgana, Risa Matsuda as Nero, Hikaru Ikuta as Melo, Ryohei Kimura as Shiroe, and Yumiri Hanamori as Darzea.

Sep 16

Colopl Quiz RPG Wiz Generation Gets TGS Stage With Live Gameplay

4Gamer will host a stage event for Colopl's smartphone title Quiz Action RPG Wiz Generation at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 21, 13:45 to 14:30, at the 4Gamer.net booth in Hall 5 of Makuhari Messe. Development Director Junya Fukushige appears with live gameplay and the latest information. The stream runs on the YouTube 4GamerSP channel.

Sep 4

KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI Steam Version Ends Devil May Cry Collab

Colopl will end the Devil May Cry collaboration content in the Steam version of KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI after finding that internal confirmation procedures were deficient. Steam store sales paused on September 4, 2026. Players who already bought the game can keep playing during the pause. A patch expected around late September will remove the collab content. Refund handling is still being confirmed. The Switch version is unchanged and keeps the collaboration.

Sep 1

Colopl Launches Active Cinema RPG 369 (Miroku) Browser Game

Colopl began service for its new browser game, Active Cinema RPG 369 (Miroku), on September 1, 2026. The game is free to play with item purchases and runs on PC and smartphone browsers without requiring a download. It is the first title from Colopl's Kuma the Bear brand to use AI technology in production, presenting a story through cinematic, live-action-style footage generated by AI. The plot follows high school student Kusanagi Uru, who can see spirits, and onmyo investigator Tachimarushino, who belongs to the Special Agency 369. Together they battle malevolent beings called Mouja in a space known as Magatoki. The game combines this cinematic storytelling with a real-time card battle system where players use Shikigami cards, each with its own activation time, to fight within a time limit. Players can also raise Shikigami, which unlocks individual stories for each character. The game is accessible via a URL, and payment options include PayPay, Apple Pay, and credit cards.

Aug 27

Colopl Announces Free-to-Play Quiz Action RPG 'Wiz Generation' for Winter

Colopl announced on August 26 that it will release 'Wiz Generation,' a new quiz action RPG for iOS and Android, this winter. The game is developed by STAR STUDIOS and will be free-to-play with item-based monetization. Pre-registration opened the same day across the App Store, Google Play, official X, and official LINE, alongside a teaser trailer and a giveaway campaign on the official X account.

Aug 10

Fesba+ Party Royale to End Service on November 11

Colopl and MIXI announced that the party royale game Fesba+ ~FESTIBATTLE~ will end service on November 11, 2026. The game, which launched in August 2024 and features characters from Shironeko Project and Monster Strike, will stop new jewel purchases and friend invitations on August 4, and new memberships on September 2. Daily gratitude missions run until the end.

Aug 8

Colopl and MIXI's Festa+ to End Service on November 11

Colopl announced on August 4 that the team action game Festa+, developed with MIXI, will end service on November 11, 2026 at 16:00 JST. The game, which launched as Festibattle in August 2024 and was renamed in January 2025, will stop new jewel purchases and friend invites immediately.

Jul 18

DREAM!ing 8th Anniversary Brings Main Story Streaming and Exhibition

Colopl's DREAM!ing, which ended its mobile game service in May 2021, is marking its 8th anniversary. Main story parts 1 through 4, as well as character and event stories, are now available on the Anime Times subscription channel on Prime Video. An exhibition event, "DREAM!ing 8th Anniversary Celebration," will run from July 25 to August 11 at Machida Modi in Tokyo.

Jul 13

Colopl Announces Shironeko Project Infinity for Switch and Switch 2 in 2027

Colopl has announced Shironeko Project Infinity, a new game featuring characters from Shironeko Project New World's, for release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027. The announcement follows a long development history: a Switch game was first announced in 2018 under the title Shironeko New Project, delayed in 2019 from 2020 to an undetermined date. The smartphone game launched in 2014 and received a TV anime adaptation in 2020.

Jul 11

Colopl Announces 'Shironeko Project INFINITY' for Switch and Switch 2, 2027 Release

Colopl announced on July 11, 2026, that it will release 'Shironeko Project INFINITY' for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The game is a new action title featuring characters from the smartphone action RPG 'Shironeko Project NEW WORLD'S,' but it is not a port-it is an original work built for consoles. Over 50 playable characters from the series appear. During battle, players encounter allies and can choose to add them to the party or strengthen existing characters. The combination of allied characters triggers 'Character Links,' which evolve actions and apply buffs. Original characters unique to this title are also planned. The game supports single-player and up to four players in local multiplayer. The announcement was made during the 'Shironeko Project' 12th anniversary live stream, and a repost campaign is running on the official X account until July 17. Colopl first announced a Switch version of Shironeko Project in 2018, but that project was delayed for review. This new title revives that console effort after years of uncertainty.

Jun 24

KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI Steam Version Launches July 24

Colopl announced on June 24 that the PC version of KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI, a deck-building roguelike by game creator Kazuma Kaneko, will launch on Steam on July 24. The standard edition costs 3,960 yen, and a Special Digital Deluxe Edition including the base game and two DLC packs will sell for 5,960 yen. The game was previously released for Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2026. It is set in a modern dark fantasy world where players climb a demon-infested tower called The Hashira in Tokyo Bay, using a three-card hand to battle Shinma (gods and demons). Five playable characters with distinct battle styles are available. The Steam version supports English and Japanese audio and text in English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Korean. On the same day, DLC Vol. 2, Painter K's Divine Brush: Truth Manifestation Set - Part 2, will launch for both Switch and Steam, adding five Creation Cards: Arianrod, Raphael, Banshee, Apollo, and Satan. The original free-to-play mobile and PC game, TSUKUYOMI - The Divine Hunters, ended service on April 22, 2026, and used generative AI for card art; the Switch and Steam versions do not use AI for new card creation.

May 28

Colopl COO Yusuke Sakamoto Details Console Entry and Global Top 20 Goal

Colopl released its first Nintendo Switch title, Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi, on April 23, 2026. COO Yusuke Sakamoto said the company prioritizes content over platform and is targeting global top 20 sales by 2030 through multi-platform releases, location games, and generative AI projects.