Jul 4
Rocket-in-Bottle developer Will discusses the cat tile puzzle game Nekokami: Human Restoration Project, released for PC on April 14. The game is set 1,000 years in the future in a universe managed by cats after human extinction. It features 14 biomes, 35 star systems, and over 60 hours of gameplay. Will cites Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke as influences, and notes the game is 30% off at 1,260 yen until July 10.
Jun 29
Aniplex announced on June 29 that the Switch 2 edition of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2" will launch on October 29, priced at 7,810 yen. The edition bundles the base game with the "Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1" Character Pass, which adds seven characters including Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle Arc), Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle Arc), Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle Arc), Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle Arc), Doma, Akaza (Infinity Castle Arc), and Kaigaku. The Switch 2 version supports high-resolution display and 60 FPS, with clearer character expressions and skill effects. It supports offline two-player versus battles, online versus battles with the existing Switch version (though those matches run at 30 FPS), and local wireless battles between Switch 2 consoles. A separate upgrade pass for Switch version owners will also be available on the same day for 550 yen, allowing save data transfer but not including the character pass. Store-specific purchase bonuses include a CyberConnect2-produced sticker and a ufotable reproduction art.
May 19
Cover Corporation announced a city-wide immersive collaboration series themed around Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio, running from May 25 through July 31 in Taiwan. The event includes themed dining at Starry Night Bar, Kaohsiung harbor ferry routes, original cocktails, and exclusive merchandise limited to Taiwan.