Compile Heart and M2 have delayed the release of shoot ’em up Zaleste from its 2025 planned release to 2026 in Japan. Zaleste was delayed in order for Compile Heart to make further quality improvements, and the game will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Zaleste was previously announced alongside various titles for 2025 and the next numbered Neptunia title, which celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Neptunia franchise. Neptune voice actress Rie Tanaka will be singing a new insert song for the new Neptunia game. Fans can submit phrases and words that might appear in the lyrics of the new Neptunia theme song, with examples including “courage,” friendship,” and “determination.”
The new Neptunia numbered title’s theme song is supposed be an “anthem to cheer them up.” A special campaign will also be ongoing, and five randomly selected fans will win a hand-signed paper from Rie Tanaka. Submissions are being taken in a new Google Docs form until November 30, and any prizes won can only be shipped within Japan.
Previously, Compile Heart opened the official Neptunia 15th anniversary website, along with a survey and art contest. A new trailer was also released, teasing that the Neptunia series will continue, and more updates will come over time on the official website. The next numbered Neptunia game has been in development for the past three or four years in collaboration with series illustrator Tsunako. Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert will appear.
