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Kairosoft has released Game Dev Story++ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and announced its first licensed One Piece game, One Piece: Grand Gourmet, for October 2026, marking the studio's expansion into major shonen franchise collaborations.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 27

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 existing Switch owners costs 500 yen. The game is also available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.

Earlier in June 2026, Kairosoft and Bandai Namco 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.

This marks Kairosoft's first collaboration with a major shonen franchise, applying its proven simulation formula to a licensed property with a large character roster. The studio continues to support multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PC, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, and Android, with its latest releases.

Key facts

Latest release
Game Dev Story++ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition released June 25, 2026, for 2,000 yen
New platforms supported
Switch 2 version supports 4K resolution in TV mode and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
Upgrade path
Upgrade pass for existing Switch owners costs 500 yen
First licensed One Piece game
One Piece: Grand Gourmet announced, launching October 23, 2026, for $19.99
Character roster
Over 400 One Piece characters rendered in pixel-art style
Previous anime-themed management game
Kairosoft previously developed Doraemon's Dorayaki Story
Platform availability for One Piece game
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android

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Jun 27

Game Dev Story++ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Released Today

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.

Jun 9

One Piece: Grand Gourmet Management Game Announced for October 2026

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.

Jun 9

Kairosoft and Bandai Namco Announce One Piece Restaurant Management Game

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.