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Fate

The Fate franchise spans Type-Moon's original works and mobile game Fate/Grand Order, which is in its 11th anniversary year and leading Japan's mobile revenue charts. The Fate/EXTRA Record remake is in production under new publisher Aniplex and developer Studio Meteorise, set for release on January 28, 2027, while the Fate/strange Fake anime has confirmed a new season.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Sep 4

The Fate franchise is defined by two active fronts: the long-running mobile game Fate/Grand Order and the upcoming Fate/EXTRA Record remake. Fate/Grand Order passed 35 million downloads in Japan in early September, with a free 4-star servant ticket campaign running through the month. It led Japan's mobile revenue rankings for multiple weeks in August, driven by its summer event and new summons. The summer event, Chaldea South Seas Great Battle!, introduced seven swimsuit servants, with a survey showing players favored Lilith at 52.8%.

The Fate/EXTRA Record remake has undergone significant leadership changes. Bandai Namco withdrew as publisher in March, Aniplex took over in late August, and Studio Meteorise replaced Type-Moon Studio BB as developer. Director Kazuya Niino left for personal and health reasons, stating he would remove his name from credits. Despite these changes, the remake now has a firm release date of January 28, 2027, and will launch on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam.

Elsewhere, the Fate/strange Fake anime, which aired its first season from January to March 2026, has confirmed a new season. The first season ended with a 'to be continued' message, and the new season's announcement came at Anime NYC. The franchise also continues to expand through merchandise, including Fate/Grand Order gashapon figures, 30MS plastic models of Mash Kyrielight and Rin Tohsaka, and high-end statues for Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya.

Key facts

Fate/EXTRA Record release date
January 28, 2027 ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record platforms
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record publisher change
Aniplex replaced Bandai Namco as publisher; Studio Meteorise replaced Type-Moon Studio BB as developer ↗
Fate/EXTRA Record director departure
Kazuya Niino left Type-Moon studio BB for personal and health reasons and stepped down as director ↗
Fate/Grand Order downloads
35 million cumulative downloads in Japan as of September 2, 2026 ↗
Fate/strange Fake new season
Confirmed at Anime NYC on August 22, 2026; story details and broadcast date not yet announced ↗
Fate/strange Fake first season
13 episodes aired January to March 2026; first episode premiered December 31, 2024 ↗
Fate/Grand Order revenue ranking
Topped Japan's mobile revenue chart for the weeks of August 6-12 and August 13-19, 2026 ↗

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

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Star Rail x Fate collaboration · 2026-08-10
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Tsukune Tsukimi as Rin Tohsaka from the Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night collaboration · 2026-08-29

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1d ago

FGO Adds Tamamo Aria As Fate/Samurai Remnant Crossover Bonus Servant

Fate/Grand Order added a new limited Servant on October 23. Tamamo Aria, a Rider-class 5-star, arrives through the Grand Proxy Battle pickup summon, which runs until November 11 at 12:59. She is an event bonus Servant for the Fate/Samurai Remnant crossover event, Reprint Edition: Eiyuukenpuuchou, which is running now. Tamamo Aria first appeared in the console game Fate/Samurai Remnant. In Fate/Grand Order she is one of the Tamamo Nine, the eight tails cut away from Tamamo no Mae. Her Rider class comes from her standing at the apex of the many humans she controls, not from riding a mount. The same update opened Grand Proxy Battle: Tamamo Aria at 18:00, a battle that only allows Extra Class Servants. A limited-time raid battle followed at 19:00. Strengthening quests for 5-star Tamamo no Mae in Lancer and Caster form, plus 4-star Tamamo Cat, were also added.

2d ago

Fatekeeper Early Access Passes 500,000 Copies on Steam

THQ Nordic Japan announced on October 22 that the Steam Early Access version of Fatekeeper has surpassed 500,000 copies sold. The first-person dark fantasy RPG is developed by Paraglacial, a studio of 13 developers. It combines melee offense and defense with magic, plus character builds and equipment collection. The Early Access version does not support Japanese. THQ Nordic thanked players and everyone who sent feedback.

5d ago

TYPE-MOON and ufotable Films Set for October 30 Streaming Ahead of Witch on the Holy Night

The Garden of Sinners and Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] film series will begin subscription streaming on October 30 on d Anime Store, Netflix, ABEMA, U-NEXT, Hulu and others. Prime Video and Disney+ start November 20, the day Witch on the Holy Night opens in theaters. The films are part of a TYPE-MOON and ufotable project tied to that release. ABEMA will also open a commemorative channel on October 30 with a free marathon of five TYPE-MOON and ufotable works.

6d ago

Prisma Illya Finale Sets 2027 Broadcast on Tokyo MX, ABC TV, AT-X

KADOKAWA announced on October 18 that Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya FINALE, the fifth TV anime season and the series finale, will air in 2027 on TOKYO MX, ABC TV, AT-X and other channels. Staff and cast return, including director Shin Onuma and Mai Kadowaki as Illyasviel. The season follows the August 2021 film Licht: The Nameless Girl.

Oct 15

Fate/EXTRA Record Rival Faction Revealed In Second Character PV

Aniplex released the second character promotional video for Fate/EXTRA Record on October 15, focusing on the Masters and Servants of the enemy faction that players will fight in the Moon Holy Grail War. The video, titled RIVAL's SIDE, introduces Shinji Matou, Alice, Run Ru-kun, Julius B. Harwey, Dan Blackmore, Monji Gatou, Leonardo B. Harwey, Rani VIII, and Rin Tohsaka, along with the Servants who fight alongside them. Aniplex also announced a special hands-on event in Tokyo on November 7 and 8, where participants can play a broader portion of the game than in previous demos. Each 90-minute session invites 30 people by lottery, and attendees receive a not-for-sale clear file featuring the key visual. The game launches January 28 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. The standard edition is priced at 8,910 yen including tax. Pre-release promotion includes a fan kit and seven planned updates.

Oct 15

DRAPLINE Creator Kanawow Opens Drawers Left Unused

DRAPLINE left early access and launched in full on September 24, 2026 after roughly a year and a half of early access. The dragon-raising roguelite is developed by Kanawow, the solo developer behind the story-driven adventure game Noel of the Masochists. In an interview, Kanawow says the project drew on RPGs, raising sims, and roguelites that had not been tapped in previous work.

Oct 14

Ichiban Kuji Fate/Grand Order Chaldea Pickup Memory Lineup Revealed

BANDAI SPIRITS has posted the full prize lineup for Ichiban Kuji Fate/Grand Order ~Chaldea Pickup Memory~ on the Ichiban Kuji Club site. Draws cost 850 yen including tax. In-store sales are scheduled from Saturday, October 31, 2026, and online sales from Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 17:00. Prizes run from 1/7 Gracemaster figures of Mash Kyrielight and Olga Marie Animusphere to a Chaldea staff T-shirt, plush, posters, acrylic stands, charms, and stickers.

Oct 9

Yen Press Licenses Fate/strange Fake, Kino's Journey, and Three More at New York Comic Con

Yen Press announced five new licenses at New York Comic Con on Friday. The list includes the Fate/strange Fake light novels by Ryohgo Narita with original concept by TYPE-MOON, the Kino's Journey light novels by Keiichi Sigsawa with illustrations by Kouhaku Kuroboshi, and the Spice and Wolf Diner: Gourmet Exploration manga by Sera Murase and original creator Isuna Hasekura. Two more light novel series were also picked up: The Girls Adrift Among the Stars and Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon.

Oct 9

Fate/Grand Order Ichiban Kuji Reveals Chaldea Pickup Memory Lineup

Bandai Spirits revealed the full prize lineup for Ichiban Kuji Fate/Grand Order ~Chaldea Pickup Memory~ on October 9. The lottery goes on sale sequentially from October 31 at Lawson, Daily Yamazaki, bookstores, hobby shops, some drugstores, the Ichiban Kuji official shop and other locations. Ichiban Kuji ONLINE sales begin November 4 at 17:00. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. The A Prize is a 1/7 scale Mash Kyrielight figure from the 1/7 Gracemaster series, and the B Prize is an Olga Marie Animusphere figure in the same series. Mash Kyrielight ships with Fou. The C Prize is a Chaldea Staff T-Shirt reproducing the shirt Chaldea staff wear in the game, in men's size LL. The D and E Prizes are Nuigenic plush that stand up and move their arms, about 12 cm with a ball chain.

Oct 8

Quinte Mini Live Rebel Fate Set For Shinjuku BUZZ Music Labo On November 7

Blackbox announced that Quinte, the five-member idol VTuber group under its Lovebox production, will hold a solo mini live titled "Quinte Mini Live ~ Rebel Fate ~" on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at BUZZ music LABO Shinjuku. Doors open at 11:15 and the show starts at 12:00. Tickets cost 3,000 yen, with a separate 600 yen cash drink charge. General tickets go on sale from Monday, October 12 at 0:00.

Oct 7

FGO to Open Grand Proxy Battle on October 23, Doubling Extra Class Grand Slots

FGO PROJECT announced on October 7 that Fate/Grand Order's Grand Proxy Battle opens October 23. Clearing the main story The Beginning of Aftertime and the Grand Release Battle of Grand Coronation Battle: Extra lets players take part; progress expands the Extra Class Grand Servant slots from 2 to 4. A limited-time raid battle with Extra Class Grand Servants is also planned, and 62 pickup summons for 5-star Extra Class Servants are running now.

Oct 6

ROUND1 Runs Fate/Grand Order Campaign From October 13

Round One Japan will hold the ROUND1 x Fate/Grand Order collaboration campaign from Tuesday, October 13, 2026 to Monday, January 11, 2027. The campaign covers collaboration menus and packs at bowling, karaoke, Spo-cha, billiards, and darts locations, collaboration rooms at the Ikebukuro and Umeda stores, bowling display effects, crane game prizes, and original goods at three stores. Artoria Caster voices the collaboration CM narration.

Oct 5

SCRAP Takes Over Play Prohibited As 213°F Joint Development Ends

SCRAP has postponed its psychological horror game Play Prohibited and ended joint development with Fahrenheit 213, the studio led by former Fate/Grand Order staffer Yosuke Shiokawa. The two sides agreed to stop collaborating, and SCRAP will continue production under a new structure. The release was set for summer 2026 and has been pushed back; a new date will follow once the production schedule is settled. The game is planned for Steam.

Oct 5

ufotable Draws Mahoyo And Fate/Zero Collaboration Visual

A collaboration visual pairing Aoko Aozaki from the theatrical anime Mahoyo with Saber from Fate/Zero was revealed on October 1, drawn by ufotable, which handles production for both works. The visual accompanies the special project "Let's Watch Together! TYPE-MOON x ufotable." Fate/Zero, marking 15 years since its TV anime broadcast, gets a selection broadcast on Fuji TV in the Kanto local area over four nights, with the episodes chosen by viewer vote.

Oct 4

Machi Asobi Vol.31 Decorates Tokushima Airport with Demon Slayer, LONA, Fate and More

Machi Asobi vol.31 runs on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Tokushima. Ahead of the event, Tokushima Awa Odori Airport has been decorated with panels for six works. The works are Demon Slayer, whose anime series is being rebroadcast; LONA, an original anime with concept and screenplay by Akiko Nogi set to air in spring 2027; Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya FINALE, scheduled for 2027; Fate/EXTRA Record, releasing on January 28, 2027; Fate/Grand Order, described as going strong past its 10th anniversary; and Witch on the Holy Night, opening in theaters on Friday, November 20, 2026. The airport also displays image panels for Berserk of Gluttony, set to air in 2027, BanG Dream! Our Notes, released in September 2026, AnimeJapan 2027, Berserk of Gluttony, and the Palworld Official Card Game booster pack Awakened Legend, scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026. A photo spot lets visitors pose with the airport mascot Uzupii, Tokushima Prefecture mascot Sudachi-kun, and Matsushige Town mascot Matsushige Kakaricho.

Oct 3

Fate/EXTRA Record Gets January 28, 2027 Release Date

Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of the 2010 PSP game Fate/EXTRA, will launch on January 28, 2027. The release date was announced on Sony's State of Play stream, just days after a turbulent August 2026 announcement that changed the game's development structure and publisher. Originally planned for sale by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the publisher role shifted to Aniplex. At a media session held around Tokyo Game Show 2026, Aniplex staff said nothing was abandoned because of the structural change, and content was neither cut nor reduced. The game is a remake of Fate/EXTRA, the first RPG in the Fate series, set in the Moon Holy Grail War inside SE.RA.PH. A new trailer appeared in 2022, and a release delay was announced in 2025. Counting from the July 2020 announcement, the wait has run about six years. Aniplex also outlined game systems and the roles of partner characters Saber and Archer.

Oct 3

FGO Moon Cancer/Tamamo Vitch 1/7 Scale Figure Preorders Close September 30

Krenel is taking preorders for a 1/7 scale figure of Moon Cancer/Tamamo Vitch from Fate/Grand Order, modeled in her First Ascension form. The figure shows her proportions through a black-based swimsuit, with a casually draped jacket and a knife in her hand worked into the sculpt. The price is 26,400 yen including tax, and preorders run through multiple retailers. The Good Smile Company preorder window closes on September 30. Shipping is scheduled for July 2027. A separate Fate/Grand Order figure is also on the way: FuRyu will release an Assassin/Koyanskaya of Light (Final Ascension) Noodle Stopper Figure as a prize item, starting in the fifth week of September. That one includes a giant rifle and playing cards, plus a laughing expression with her tongue out, and it doubles as a cup noodle lid stopper.

Oct 3

Mahoyo Film Unveils 90-Second Final Trailer And supercell Theme Song

Aniplex released the 90-second final trailer for the theatrical anime Mahoyo on September 30, confirming Soujuurou Shizuki, voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi, among the cast. The same day, a special program announced the theme song: "Yoru to Ao" by supercell, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by ryo and vocals by Yanagi Nagi. Mahoyo is based on the TYPE-MOON visual novel written by Kinoko Nasu and is animated by ufotable. The film opens in Japanese theaters on November 20, with screenings set for 347 theaters nationwide and an overseas rollout beginning with a U.S. release on January 29 that covers more than 45 countries and regions. Advance tickets go on sale October 2 in two versions: a newly drawn character visual by original character designer Hirokazu Koyama and a special key visual, with an A5 acrylic plate bonus offered through Aniplex Online.

Oct 1

Knives Out Adds Saber and Saber Alter Hall of Fame Items in Fate Part 2

The second Knives Out and Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] collaboration is running, and its centerpiece is the "Promised Victory: Saber & Saber Alter" Hall of Fame set, which covers both forms with separate "Excalibur" sky-changing effects, matching coupes, and an M4A1 with a dedicated 4x scope. Rin Tohsaka, Sakura Matou, Rider, and Illyasviel von Einzbern items round out the lineup.

Sep 28

Fate/Grand Order Dinner Collaboration Comes To Ikepri Canvas

A Fate/Grand Order collaboration restaurant runs at IKEPRI CANVAS in the Sunshine City Prince Hotel from October 31 to December 20, 2026, under the concept The Heroic Spirits' Dinner. Six Servants appear in newly drawn formal attire. The menu lists 62 dishes that change between halves, from 1,600 yen for drinks, 2,200 yen for food and 2,500 yen for sweets. Reservations open at noon on September 28.

Sep 26

Alter Brings Nadia, Overlord, And Fate Figures To Mega Hobby Expo 2026

Alter showed its anime and game figure lineup at Mega Hobby EXPO 2026, held Saturday, September 26, 2026, at AKIBA_SQUARE in Akihabara, Tokyo. The anime side includes Nadia from Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Kasugano Sora -Elegant China Style- from Yosuga no Sora, and Shalltear Bloodfallen so-bin Ver. from Overlord. The game side includes Saber 20th Anniversary Ver. from Fate/stay night, Emma Sakuwa Key Visual Ver. from Mahou Shoujo no Majo Saiban, and three Touhou Project figures: Alice Margatroid, Yukari Yakumo, and Aya Shameimaru. Dengeki Hobby Web also lists uncolored prototypes of Remilia Scarlet, Flandre Scarlet, and Yuuka Kazami from the non-scale chibi figure series Arcana Chibi Kore. The outlet split its coverage into two reports (anime and game editions) and said other exhibitors showed items that will be covered separately, with a roundup page collecting all of it.

Sep 21

Fate/EXTRA Record Stream Set For October 15

Aniplex announced on September 21 that Fate/EXTRA Record will get a special program titled Fate/EXTRA Record TIMES, streaming October 15 at 20:00 on the official TYPE-MOON GAMES YouTube channel. Atsushi Abe and Yui Ishikawa, who play the game's protagonists, are scheduled to appear and introduce the game and deliver new information. Aniplex also detailed in-store demo events in four cities: Animate Sapporo on September 26 and 27, Animate Nagoya on October 3 and 4, Sofmap Namba Store on October 10 and 11, and Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Hakata on November 28 and 29. All four run from 11:00 to 17:00. Attendees who try the game receive one random Fate/EXTRA Record Original Die-Cut Sticker on a first-come basis. Four sticker types exist: Saber, Archer, Caster, and a secret type. Preorders at participating stores, or at the venue on the day, come with a not-for-sale store promotional poster. The game is planned by TYPE-MOON and releases January 28, 2027.

Sep 21

Re-Ment Ships Stardust Crusaders Desk Figures With Six Character Types

Re-Ment released JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders STAND on DESK -Fate- on September 21 at toy and general merchandise stores and character shops. The desk figures use deformed character designs and double as card stands and multi trays. The lineup is six types: Jotaro Kujo, Star Platinum, Joseph Joestar, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Silver Chariot, and DIO. Each is priced at 1,650 yen including tax. Combining figures, such as DIO and Polnareff, lets buyers recreate famous scenes.

Sep 20

Max Factory Opens Pre-Orders For PLAMATEA Mash Kyrielight Ortenaus Kit

Max Factory is taking pre-orders for a PLAMATEA plastic model kit of Shielder Mash Kyrielight in her Ortenaus form from Fate/Grand Order. The standard kit is 8,800 yen; a Black Barrel Edition with a transforming Paradox Structure barrel around 500 mm long when deployed is 17,800 yen. Pre-orders at Good Smile Company run until October 7, with shipping set for April 2027.

Sep 19

Kyomafu 2026 Report Lists Gabriel, Mash and Nabeshima Ware Tachikoma on Display

Kyomafu 2026 runs September 19 and 20 at Miyako Messe and ROHM Theatre Kyoto, with the Kyoto International Manga Museum as a second venue. Displays include a life-size Gabriel from Rakuen Tsuiho: Kokoro no Resonance, a Nabeshima Ware Ghost in the Shell Tachikoma, and Anis from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE in kimono at the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts. FGO's Mash [Paladin] life-size figure, JOJOLands original artwork, and Nogizaka46 member standees are also on display, with Love Live! and My Dress-Up Darling figures taking preorders.

Sep 19

Fate/EXTRA Record Heads To January 28, 2027 With Deck-Building Battles

Aniplex held a media briefing at Tokyo Game Show 2026 for Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of Fate/EXTRA, and confirmed a January 28, 2027 release on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Development is handled by Meteorise, with TYPE-MOON studio BB on the planning side. The battle system moves away from the original's rock-paper-scissors format to deck-building command battles built on Action Points, with Attack, Guard, and Skill cards, Chain Marks that trigger a no-cost Extra Attack, and Code Cast support from the Master. The scenario follows the original, including its iconic lines, while the graphics and system are rebuilt for what the staff call a modern JRPG rather than a remaster. Players pick Saber, Archer, or Caster as a partner Servant, three Servants were detailed at the session, and the game ships with nine supported languages. Character voices remain Japanese only. A playable demo is running at the Aniplex booth.

Sep 18

Persona 4 Revival and Oboro Muramasa Kaikitan Lead a Crowded 2027 Winter Calendar

The source notes that announcements from events such as State of Play and Nintendo Direct have filled out January and February 2027. Super Danganronpa 2x2 arrives January 14. Three titles land January 28: Metroid Ravenous, Until Dawn 2, and Fate/EXTRA Record. The roundup also names Persona 4 Revival and Oboro Muramasa Kaikitan among the notable releases, with the source noting February holds a concentration of major dates.

Sep 17

Fate/EXTRA Record Demo Swaps Command Prediction for Deck Building

Fate/EXTRA Record was playable at the Aniplex booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, which opened on September 17, 2026 at Makuhari Messe and runs through September 21. The full remake of Fate/EXTRA, the first Fate series RPG, released on PSP in 2010, is set for January 28, 2027 on PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. Demo sessions run 15 minutes. Players pick a partner Servant from Saber, Archer, or Caster, then choose between Floor 1 of the Arena "Ichi no Getsousou" (tutorial) or Floor 2, where Shinji Matou and Rider appear as the first round opponents of the Moon Holy Grail War. Servant Attack with the R1 or R2 button lands a preemptive strike on field enemies. Each turn deals Command Cards at a cost of 3 AP, and clearing either floor means beating the Gatekeeper at the deepest point. Price starts at 8,910 yen.

Sep 16

FGO Halloween Event Opens With amphibian On Scenario And Daedalus As New Servant

Fate/Grand Order opened its 2026 Halloween event, "Kutabare! Pumpkin Farm Slaughter," on September 16 at 20:00, running until October 7. The scenario is written by amphibian, the writer behind Raging Loop, who previously handled FGO's Imaginary Scramble and Mystery House Crafters. The event's story has Trismegistus warn of an external cracking attack on Chaldea; Masters depart for a Singularity found before the system goes down, and Elizabeth and others appear in what the sources describe as a suspenseful Halloween built on deception and bloodshed. Participation requires clearing "The Beginning of After Time." New Spiritron Dresses arrive for Baobhan Sith, Watanabe no Tsuna, Jack the Ripper, Tutankhamun, and Kukulkan. A Spiritron Dress for Henry Jekyll and Hyde has been delayed, with timing during the event period unclear. The new 5-star Berserker Daedalus debuts, voiced by Ayumi Ohashi with illustration by Toru Nakayama, available through a pickup summon running from September 16 at 20:00 to October 7 at 12:59.

Sep 15

Ultra acosta! 2026 Photo Roundup Turns to Madoka Magica Cosplay

The cosplay event Ultra acosta!2026 ran from September 4 to 6, 2026 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, drawing 24,000 participants over three days. An Inside roundup highlights eight cosplayers, among them Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi from Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Cure Arcana Shadow from Detective Pretty Cure!, plus Honkai: Star Rail, Fate/Grand Order, Wuthering Waves, and Chainsaw Man.

Sep 15

Prime 1 Studio Opens Preorders For 1/5 Illya Figure Based On Hiroyama Art

Prime 1 Studio is taking preorders for a 1/5 scale Illyasviel von Einzbern figure from Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya, modeled on a Hiroshi Hiroyama illustration. The piece, about 35 centimeters tall and sold under the catalog number CMFKL-01, shows Illya leaping with Magical Ruby in hand. A DX version adds a second head part with a beaming smile.

Sep 14

Fate/Extra Record Debuts Caster Character Video

Aniplex released a character promotional video for Caster, voiced by Chiwa Saito, in Type-Moon studio BB's Fate/Extra Record on September 14. Caster is one of the Servant candidates who contracts with the protagonist. She is a curser with fox ears and a fox tail, described as venomous in personality but obedient to her Master's orders, and she uses sharp intellect for clever tactics. The game is a full remake of Fate/Extra, the PlayStation Portable title released in Japan in 2010. Kinoko Nasu handles original work and scenario supervision, Takashi Takeuchi provides character original designs, Arco Wada returns as character designer, and Meteorise handles development. Fate/Extra Record launches January 28, 2027 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, after several delays. The standard edition costs 8,910 yen.

Sep 12

Fate/EXTRA Record Streams Archer Character Video

Aniplex released the first character promotional video for Fate/EXTRA Record on September 12, 2026, during the Aniplex One Focus livestream. The video centers on Archer, one of the Servant candidates who can form a contract with the protagonist, voiced by Junichi Suwabe. Archer is a warrior who wields a variety of weapons and specializes in combat using indirect attacks and throwing. The game is a full remake of Fate/EXTRA, which Marvelous Entertainment and Type-Moon released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan in 2010. Development is handled by Meteorise, with planning by Notes. The scenario and graphics have been expanded, and battles use a deck-building command card battle system. Fate/EXTRA Record is scheduled to launch on January 28, 2027 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The standard edition costs 8,910 yen including tax in packaged and download versions.

Sep 9

Fate/EXTRA Record Streams First Saber Character Video

Aniplex released the first character promotional video for Fate/EXTRA Record, its remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable game Fate/EXTRA, on September 9. The video spotlights Saber, voiced by Sakura Tange, one of three Servant candidates the protagonist can contract with in the dungeon exploration RPG. The sources describe Saber as a swordswoman whose exceptional skill defies her small stature, with combat ability worthy of the Saber name, considered the most outstanding class. Her speech and mannerisms are arrogant, but she harbors a love for beautiful things. Fate/EXTRA Record is scheduled to launch on January 28, 2027, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The standard edition is priced at 8,910 yen. The game follows a troubled development history: Bandai Namco Entertainment withdrew from publishing by mutual agreement, and director Kazuya Nino left the project citing health concerns. Arco Wada returns as character designer, with Kinoko Nasu handling original work and scenario supervision. Development is now handled by Meteorise.

Sep 8

Dice Tavern: Fateful Throw Launches on Steam Today

Dice Tavern: Fateful Throw, a roguelike dice game inspired by Farkle, the dice minigame from Kingdom Come: Deliverance, launched on Steam today. Publisher HARRISONWORLD set the price at 1500 yen, with a launch sale cutting it to 1200 yen. Players roll dice to raise their score, then decide whether to bank the points or keep rolling for a bigger total. The risk grows with each roll.

Sep 8

AmiAmi August 2026 Figure Ranking: FGO Morgan Tops Pre-Order Chart

AmiAmi published its August 2026 figure pre-order ranking, covering figures whose reservations opened between August 1 and 31 and compiled from the store's own pre-order data. Fate/Grand Order's Berserker/Morgan Final Ascension Ver. 1/7 scale figure took first place. The top five also included yuzusoft's Lime Light Lemonade Jam, Snail Shell's Kunoichi Reppu, Honkai: Star Rail's Sparkle, and a limited reprint of Dragon Ball's Son Goku and Bulma. The chart runs to 20 places.

Sep 5

Dice Tavern: A Fateful Roll Launches September 8

Cavi Studio and publisher HARRISONWORLD will release Dice Tavern: A Fateful Roll on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The dice-building roguelike is based on the classic game Farkle and features 35 dice types, 11 playable characters, 43 synergies, and 15 Decrees. Players challenge 30 opponents across six taverns.

Sep 4

Fate/EXTRA Record Shifts Publisher, Developer, and Director

Type-Moon's Fate/EXTRA Record remake is changing hands. Aniplex is now the publisher, replacing Bandai Namco, which dropped the project in March. Studio Meteorise takes over development from Type-Moon Studio BB, and Kazuya Nino is stepping down as director for personal reasons. The game is slated for January 28, 2027 on Switch, PS4, PS5, and Steam.

Sep 3

Fate/EXTRA Record Sets January 28, 2027 Release After Multiple Delays

Aniplex announced during Sony's September 3 State of Play livestream that Fate/EXTRA Record, the full remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable dungeon RPG Fate/EXTRA, will launch on January 28, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The new trailer showed gameplay, battle scenes, cutscenes, and a surprise appearance by Arcueid Brunestud, the main heroine of TYPE-MOON's visual novel Tsukihime. The release date follows a series of delays that pushed the game from an initial 2025 window to spring 2026, and then to an indefinite postponement after Bandai Namco Entertainment withdrew as publisher by mutual agreement with Notes, TYPE-MOON's corporate arm. Aniplex subsequently took over publishing. The game was originally announced in July 2020, marking the 10th anniversary of the original Fate/EXTRA. Kazuya Nino, the game's director and planner, left TYPE-MOON studio BB for personal reasons and health concerns, with Arco Wada returning as character designer. A physical Limited Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition were also detailed.

Sep 2

Fate/stay night 1/12 Heroic Spirit Armament Record Vol.1 Ships in September

Toys Cabin will release Fate/stay night 1/12 Heroic Spirit Armament Record Vol.1 in September 2026. The line reproduces weapons from popular Fate/stay night servants at 1/12 scale, including the iconic Excalibur and Gae Bolg. Four weapon types ship with dedicated display bases. Each draw costs 500 yen including tax.

Sep 2

Fate/Grand Order Marks 35 Million Downloads with Free 4-Star Servant Ticket

FGO PROJECT announced on September 2 that Fate/Grand Order passed 35 million cumulative downloads in Japan. To mark the milestone, the company is running a limited-time campaign and pickup summon from September 2 at 18:00 through September 16 at 12:59. The centerpiece is a ticket that lets players exchange for one 4-star (SR) Servant of their choice from all 130 4-star (SR) Servants, including limited-time and story-summon servants that appeared through 2025. The ticket is distributed from September 2 18:00 to September 9 12:59. New players must clear Part 1 Prologue (Singularity F: Flame-Contaminated City Fuyuki) Section 3 Progress 1 by that deadline, and the ticket must be used by September 11 12:59 after clearing the prologue. Exchanged servants join provisionally and become permanent when raised to level 50 and bond level 3 by September 30 23:59. The pickup summon features 12 limited servants, including 5-star (SSR) Altria Caster (Berserker), and 8 limited craft essences across six summon types. Login bonuses and limited missions offer up to 90 Saint Quartz total. The game launched in Japan on July 30, 2015, reaching 35 million downloads in about 11 years and 2 months.

Sep 2

Fancy Frontier 47 Cosplay Feature: Nine Looks From a Rainy Taipei Weekend

Fancy Frontier 47 ran August 21-23 at Taipei's Huabo Park. Rain hit the first two days and briefly suspended outdoor shooting. Cosplayers came from Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The feature spotlights nine cosplayers in Brown Dust 2, FGO, Azur Lane, Honkai: Star Rail, Evangelion, DanMachi, and original elf and maid characters. The organizer extended its original short-form manga and illustration award deadline to September 7.

Sep 2

Japan Summer Mobile Data: FGO Tops Revenue, Meowdoku! Leads Downloads

Sensor Tower's Japan mobile market data for August 8-16 puts total revenue at $240 million, with $160 million on the App Store and $80 million on Google Play. Fate/Grand Order leads title revenue with $18 million or more, KONAMI leads publishers with nearly $25 million, Meowdoku! tops downloads, and Brawl Stars leads average daily active users. New releases hololive Dreams and Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP both reached the revenue top 10.

Aug 31

Fate/Grand Order Noodle Stopper Figure Adds Assassin/Light Koyanskaya

Furyu plans to release the Fate/Grand Order Noodle Stopper Figure of Assassin/Light Koyanskaya (Final Ascension) as a prize starting from the 5th week of September. The figure includes large rifles, playing cards, and other small items sculpted from the illustration, plus a smiling expression with her tongue out.

Aug 31

Aniplex Takes Over Fate/Extra Record Publishing as Kazuya Niino Leaves Studio BB

Aniplex announced on August 31 that it will now publish Fate/Extra Record, the remake of the 2010 PlayStation Portable game Fate/Extra. The announcement came with a new official website and X account, and the game will also launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to its previously announced platforms. The transfer follows Bandai Namco Entertainment's withdrawal from publishing in March, after the game was delayed from a 2025 release to spring 2026. Development is now handled by Meteorize, with Arco Wada returning as character designer. The same day, Kazuya Niino, who served as studio director of Type-Moon studio BB and as director and planner on Fate/Extra Record, announced he is leaving the studio for personal reasons and has stepped down from the game. He stated he has already left the development site and will remove his name from the staff credits, citing health concerns and a planned break from game development. Niino added that the development team is working toward release and that he is confident the game will reach fans in good form.

Aug 29

Fate/strange Fake New Series Announced at Anime NYC

A new series of the TV anime Fate/strange Fake has been announced at the Fate/strange Fake Panel Stage during Anime NYC in New York on August 22, 2026 JST. A PV and teaser visual were released, featuring Ayaka, Saber, and Sigma. Comments came from creator Ryohgo Narita, character designer Shizuki Morii, and cast members Kana Hanazawa, Yuki Ono, and Gakuto Kajiwara.

Aug 29

Prisma Illya Statues of Illya and Miyu Open Reservations

Prime 1 Studio began accepting reservations on August 26 for 1/5 scale statues of Illyasviel von Einzbern and Miyu Edelfelt from Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya. Each statue costs 94,490 yen including tax, stands roughly 35cm tall, and is based on Hiroshi Hiroyama's illustration for the first season Blu-ray BOX slipcase. Both come with multiple interchangeable face parts. Release is scheduled for around January to April 2028.

Aug 29

Comiket 108 Cosplay Gallery: Genshin Impact, Fate Collab, Azur Lane

Inside's Comiket 108 cosplay feature spotlights nine cosplayers at the Tokyo Big Sight event held August 15-16, 2026. Corporate booth cosplayers include tako as Genshin Impact's Alice, Qianyang as Odette, and Xiao Bao littleky as Niko. General participants include Tsukune Tsukimi as Rin Tohsaka from the Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night collaboration, Bunny Tu Tu as Azur Lane's Shinano, and Hitomi Kadorin as Princess Connect! Re:Dive's Pecorine.

Aug 29

JoJo Part 3 Desk Figures Bring Jotaro, DIO, and Stands to Desks

Re-Ment will release JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders STAND on DESK -Destiny- on September 21. The desk figure set includes all six types: Jotaro Kujo, Star Platinum, Joseph Joestar, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Silver Chariot, and DIO. Each figure is deformed and can double as a card stand or multi tray. Combining figures like DIO and Polnareff recreates famous scenes. The price is 1,650 yen tax included, sold at toy and novelty stores and character shops.