Kairosoft is releasing its catalog on Steam in bundles, with two final bundles pending a like challenge, and has launched Switch 2 editions of two of its simulation games, plus an upcoming One Piece restaurant management game for October 2026.
Kairosoft's recent output centers on bringing its simulation catalog to new platforms and a licensed collaboration. The studio released Game Dev Story++ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on June 25, 2026, and Adventure Dungeon Village 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on July 23, 2026. Both Switch 2 versions add 4K TV mode and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, with no new content in the latter. Each costs 2,000 yen, with a 500 yen upgrade pass for existing Switch owners.
On the licensing side, Kairosoft and Bandai Namco announced One Piece: Grand Gourmet during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. The restaurant management game launches October 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android at $19.99. It features over 400 One Piece characters in pixel art, a first for the franchise, and lets players run the Baratie Number Two with the Straw Hat Crew. The Switch 2 version supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.
Kairosoft is also nearing completion of its Steam catalog. As of August 15, 2026, only six pure Kairosoft games remain outside its Steam bundles. The studio launched a like challenge on X: if the post reaches 5,000 likes by August 16, the 15th and 16th bundles will be released, completing the catalog. Likes were around 2,300 at the time of reporting.
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Kairosoft announced that only six pure Kairosoft games remain outside its Steam bundles, and launched a like challenge to release the final two bundles. If the official X post reaches 5,000 likes by August 16, the 15th and 16th bundles will be released, completing the catalog. As of August 15, likes were around 2,300.
Kairosoft released Adventure Dungeon Village 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on July 23, 2026. The simulation game costs 2,000 yen, with a 500 yen upgrade pass for Switch owners. A 10% off sale runs until August 12. The Switch 2 version adds 4K TV mode, expanded display range, and mouse control via Joy-Con 2, with no content changes.
Kairosoft released Game Dev Story++ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on June 25, 2026, for 2,000 yen. The Switch 2 version supports 4K resolution in TV mode and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. An upgrade pass for Switch owners costs 500 yen. The game is also available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
Bandai Namco and Kairosoft announced One Piece: Grand Gourmet, a restaurant management simulation game, during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. The game launches on October 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android at a price of $19.99. Players take charge of the Baratie Number Two, a floating restaurant, and work with the Straw Hat Crew to expand it. The game features over 400 One Piece characters rendered in pixel-art style, a first for the franchise. Players collect ingredients, cook dishes with Sanji, and customize the restaurant with more than 200 items inspired by locations like Whole Cake Island and Egghead. Recipes include dishes such as Water-Water Meat BBQ and Sea King Penne Gorgonzola, with additional recipes unlocked through exploration. The Switch 2 version supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Kairosoft previously developed a similar anime-themed management game, Doraemon's Dorayaki Story.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced "One Piece: Ocean's Delight Restaurant" during the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct. The game is a restaurant management simulation developed by Kairosoft, known for titles like Game Dev Story. Players run a restaurant called Baratie No. 2 with the Straw Hat Pirates, cooking dishes using Devil Fruit abilities. Sanji is a central character for developing recipes. The game includes over 400 characters from the One Piece universe, including Enel and Boa Hancock. Players can go on adventures to find new ingredients, expand their menu, and use earnings to customize the restaurant's interior and layout. The title is scheduled for release on October 22, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.