KanColle Studio C2Architecture Reveals Strategy RPG Ki-Gou Keikaku

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Soul Kiwami
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Ki-Gou Keikaku strategy rpg

Kantai Collection (KanColle) developer C2Architecture have announced Ki-Gou Keikaku, a new historical sci-fi strategy RPG for PC and mobile. Ki-Gou Keikaku is fully 3D and set in an alternate Showa era featuring mechs and “new systems” that prioritize communication. Several new screenshots for the game were also shown revealed on C2Architecture’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Ki-Gou Keikaku has been in the works before KanColle, but the game was put on hold due to KanColle’s unexpected popularity, according to C2Architecture. Development has been steady for the past few years, and the game is now considered a large-scale project. The game’s main character designs are being handled by Konishi and Shibafu, too. The studio’s official website also notes that there are new intellectual property projects that are being developed alongside Ki-Gou Keikaku and KanColle. 

From the mind of creator Kensuke Tanaka, the popular Kantai Collection franchise first started with the release of the web browser title on April 23, 2013 in Japan. That same day, an official bi-monthly manga series by Ryōta Momoi would enter serialization. KanColle would become very successful in just a few short years, spawning an anime series, video games, light novels, and much more. The most recent entry in the long-running series is the KanColle: Itsuka Ano Umi De anime series, which ran from November 2022 to March 2023.

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Reveals NIKKE WORLD 2.0 and Update for April Fools’ Day

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Soul Kiwami
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NIKKE WORLD

In the spirit of April Fools’ Day, Level Infinite and SHIFT UP have revealed the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 10-year roadmap, headlined by NIKKE WORLD 2.0. This new vision for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE sees the game turn into a 3D experience with full open-world exploration. 

NIKKE WORLD 2.0 is full 3D evolution of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE with high-fidelity 3D models and a revamped combat system. The 3D Housing System lets players camp and picnic with Pilgrims, and players can also capture a Rapture and ride into battle with the new Mount System. The Doro Pet System also lets everyone have their own customizable Doro. It’s too good to be true! Pre-registration for NIKKE WORLD 2.0 starts on April 1, 2036, and the game isn’t real at all, but there’s still new in-game events for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.

The following in-game events will be held for a very limited time:

Simulation Room

Duration: April 1 (05:00PM GMT+9) – April 2 (05:00PM GMT+9)

  • Cabal Mode: Simulation room Boss battles will be forced into “Cabal” combat mode.
  • SD Gameplay: Shoot while moving SD characters left and right.
  • Playable Characters: Syuen, Shifty, and Mecha Shifty.

Limited Event Quests

Duration: April 1 (05:00PM GMT+9) – April 4 (05:00PM GMT+9)

  • Quest Structure: Linear progression missions
  • Gameplay: Fast paced stages designed to be completed under 5 minutes.
  • Features “Mega Shift vs. Mega Mechami Shift.”
  • Enemies: 1 Final Boss, 1 Elite monster, and 1 Common monster.
  • Note: Event Quest MVG does not support individual in-game saves.

Mecha Shifty Content Shop

Duration: April 1 (05:00PM GMT+9) – April 4 (05:00PM GMT+9)

  • Shop Takeover: Mecha Shifty will take over the existing content shop, offering exclusive Event items or 100% discount products.

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available on iOS, Android, and PC via Windows and Google Play Games.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Launches Update 2.14 and Imagination Celebration

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Soul Kiwami
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Imagination Celebration

Sanrio and Sunblink have launched the version 2.14 “Games and Grand Openings” update for Hello Kitty Island Adventure on Apple Arcade with new shops, Badtz-maru’s arcade, Tuxedosam’s Elegant Emporium, new outfits for Kuromi, Hangyodon, and Keroppi, and much more. Hello Kitty Island Adventure update 2.14 will be coming soon to the PC and console versions of the game.

From April 14 to April 24, players can also help Tuxedosam set up the new gallery and customize their own clothing using recipes and ingredients in the Creation Station during the Floral Fashion Frenzy event. Meanwhile, the Hello Kitty Island Adventure Imagination Celebration event will be available from April 2 to May 5, allowing players to earn new fairy-themed clothing and furniture by completing the event’s quest.

Further, the all-new City Town DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure launches on April 16. The update marks the in-game debut of U*SA*HA*NA, who will show players around City Town, make new friends, and lend a hand renovating the player’s Imagination Cafe. There are 35 unlockable friendship levels with U*SA*HA*NA with a boatload of rewards. City Town itself is a new region more than 30 hours of adventure and more than 90 quests.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available for Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Nintendo Switch users can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version with an “Upgrade Pack” for $9.99. Hello Kitty Island Adventure Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features higher frame rates, smoother and cleaner visuals with a higher resolution, CameraPlay with GameChat, and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Final Weapon previously reviewed Hello Kitty Island Adventure and gave it a 4/5 score.

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy First Official Livestream is Set for April 2

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Soul Kiwami
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Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy first official livestream

Square Enix has announced the first official livestream for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy will be held on April 2 at 6:00 p.m. PDT / 9:00 p.m. EDT on Square Enix’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. The Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy official livestream will feature PvP with five special guests, a message from the game’s producer, and a prize raffle. 

In addition, Onion Knight (VA: Jun Fukuyama) and Iroha (VA: Inori Minase) are now available in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy alongside “The Fight Rages On” Season. Fans can draw the new characters with Character Tickets and obtain their abilities from the UR Ability Featured Draw for a limited time. Firion, Balthier, Rikku and Clive Rosfield will be added to the game at a later date.

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is now available for Android via Google Play Store and iOS via App Store. Ahead of launch, Final Weapon had the opportunity to play Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy for a preview to get a feel of the combat system, base roster of playable characters, the seasonal story, and so much more. So far, the game has exceeded 500,000 downloads.

Square Enix has released the Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy original soundtrack on Amazon Music, Apple Music, and other music distribution services. Featuring original tracks and arranged fan-favorites, the original soundtrack of Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy was composed by Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XIV sound team member Takafumi Imamura.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Confirms Trials of Mana Save Data Bonus

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Soul Kiwami
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The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tales Riesz

Square Enix has confirmed that HD-2D action adventure game The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales will have a save data bonus feature from Trials of Mana. This isn’t an April Fools’ Day joke, either. 

If The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales detects that you have save data from Trials of Mana, you’ll earn Laurent’s Decorative Feather, an item that lets players meet Princess Riesz later into the journey. Riesz will give you a “portion of money from the adventure” from the Trials of Mana save.

This is in addition to the bonus you receive for having save data from Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Octopath Traveler 0, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Various Daylife, and Triangle Strategy. If you’ve enjoyed these HD-2D games, there’s a lot to gain from them by keeping your save data for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launches on June 18 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Digital pre-orders for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales are now available in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2.

A The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Collector’s Edition will be available for $229.99 with the following contents:

  • A copy of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
  • Code for the Digital Deluxe Upgrade
  • Original Soundtrack
  • Faie and the Door of Time Desktop Clock

Pre-orders for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales are available now at the Square Enix Store. A free demo of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. The demo contains the game’s prologue chapter.

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Update 1.2.0 is Now Available

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The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Update 1.2.0

Too Kyo Games has released the version 1.2.0 update for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy on PC via Steam, with the Switch version of the update to follow soon. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy update 1.2.0 update lets players start a new game directly from The Hundred Line 2, select from the beginning of Day 0 in Chapter Select, and choose the newly added Korean language option.

Patch notes for the new update can read below:

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Update 1.2.0 Patch Notes

Improvements
  • Changed the ability to start a new game from “HUNDRED LINE 2“
  • Changed the ability to skip enemy movement animations during battles using the cancel button
  • Changed the ability to select from the beginning of Day 0 in Chapter Select
  • Added “Colorblind Support” to the options
  • Added Korean language support (text)
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug where some achievements were not unlocking
  • Fixed other minor bugs and typos

What’s more, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy 1st Anniversary Festival will be held on April 26 on the third floor of Nikkei Hall in Tokyo. Various voice actors from The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy will appear alongside creator Kazutaka Kodaka. Fans who purchase tickets to the event will also receive a new original novel focusing on Eito as a bonus.

All 112 tracks of The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Original Soundtrack are available now on various streaming platforms. A “Director’s Edition” physical edition with 88 tracks selected by composer Masafumi Takada will release on April 24 in Japan.

Final Weapon reviewed The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy and gave it a 4 out of 5 score. Our review praises the RPG’s intriguing cast of characters, easy pick-up and play combat system, and compelling elements reminiscent of Kodaka’s Danganronpa franchise. 

Crimson Desert Reaches 4 Million Copies Sold

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Saras Rajpal
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Crimson Desert Reaches 4 Million Copies Sold

Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert has sold over 4 million copies. The announcement comes just under two weeks since the game initially launched on March 19. 

Initially, the game reached 2 million copies after just one day. Now, after the new milestone, Pearl Abyss said the following on X (formerly Twitter): “Crimson Desert has sold through 4 million copies worldwide. Thank you to all the Greymanes who have been a part of this journey with us and for all of your incredible love and support.”

Crimson Desert launched on March 19 for Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for $69.99. A Deluxe Edition is also available for $79.99 with Standard Edition contents and the Deluxe Pack (Kairos Pack, Balgran Shield, and Exclaire Horse Tack Set). 

Lastly, here’s an overview of Crimson Desert via Steam:

An Open-World Action-Adventure

Welcome to the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. From the snow-blasted mountains of Kweiden to the verdant expanses of Akapen and the towering ridges scattering the Crimson Desert, this land is a testament to nature’s grandeur. Yet, amidst this beauty, the continent stands locked in war as factions vie for unprecedented power. Discover adventure, explore exciting locations, and fight thrilling battles as you travel across an incredible open world filled with wonder and mystery.

Kliff and the Greymanes 

“This is our mission.”
Join Kliff, captain of the Greymanes, and his comrades as they embark on a relentless journey to defend Pywel and fulfill their mission. Along your perilous path stands both dependable allies and countless foes who will stop at nothing to see your downfall. Face trials to uncover the truth of the catastrophe looming over Pywel and restore peace to the continent.

PlayStation Plus April 2026 Monthly Games Lineup Revealed

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PlayStation Plus April 2026 Monthly Games

Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed its PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for April 2026 featuring Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream. PlayStation Plus members will have access to the April 2026 monthly games lineup starting April 7 through May 4.

Every month, PlayStation Plus brings several PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games to subscribers of all three tiers. Alongside a number of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members also gain access to classics from the original PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable.

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April 2026

The April 2026 monthly games lineup for PlayStation Plus may be found below, via PlayStation Blog: 

Lords of the Fallen

Overthrow a resurrected demon god in this all-new adventure set in an interconnected world five times larger than the original game. In Lords of the Fallen, you play as one of the fabled Dark Crusaders, who must journey through the realms of the living and the dead to disrupt the reign of Adyr, a cruel tyrant who has ushered in a new age of devastation for humanity. Along the way, you’ll endure colossal boss battles and get to grips with a fast and challenging combat system. With nine character classes and hundreds of weapons to choose from, you’ll customize your hero and develop your own play style as you set out to defy the gods.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Play the original three Tomb Raider adventures: for the first time ever, play the complete experience with all expansions and secret levels on modern platforms in this definitive collection. Experience the classics boasting upgraded graphics, with the option to switch to the original polygon look at any time. The collection includes a new Challenge Mode: replay levels with customized modifiers and complete achievements to unlock 10 New Outfits that enhance Lara’s abilities.

Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream

Galaxia, a new system allowing players to relive the past, has been added to ALfheim Online; however, Galaxia spins out of control causing players from all over time and space to be displaced! To set the timeline back on track, Kirito must work with fallen friends…and foes. True to the Sword Art Online series, join a raid party and prepare for a fight with high difficulty bosses together! How you prepare for the fight is the key to victory. Each with their own specific role on the battlefield, 21 SAO characters from various arcs are gathered to fight. Team up with a total of 20 players from around the world in one of five parties comprised of 4 players each for multiplayer co-op action!

SHIFT UP Officially Acquires UNBOUND

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Saras Rajpal
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SHIFT UP Officially Acquires UNBOUND

SHIFT UP has officially announced that it has acquired UNBOUND, a new studio created and led by iconic creator Shinji Mikami. Mikami has previously worked on Devil May Cry and was responsible for the creation of the Resident Evil franchise. 

UNBOUND, according to a press release, “is developing original PC and console-based IPs targeting the global market.” SHIFT UP, in its acquisition, has integrated the company into its console and PC-based production pipeline. It will also help to publish UNBOUND’s upcoming releases. SHIFT UP CEO Hyung-Tae Kim stated the following about the announcement:

“I find it deeply meaningful to join forces with UNBOUND, which brings together a world-class development team led by CEO Shinji Mikami. This acquisition will serve as an opportunity to deliver the best gaming experience to users worldwide and further solidify SHIFT UP’s global development competitiveness.”

Additionally, Shinji Mikami added that “I am very pleased to be partnering with SHIFT UP CEO Hyung-Tae Kim and all the employees. I sense strong synergy with CEO Kim, who is also an active creator, and I believe this is an ideal partnership that allows us to focus on creativity. We will do our best to create fun games so that both companies, working as one, can meet our fans’ expectations.”

Check out the trailer announcing the acquisition of UNBOUND by SHIFT UP below:

Recently, SHIFT UP published its Q4 2025 earnings report, revealing some interesting details about development of the Stellar Blade sequel. According to SHIFT UP, development of the Stellar Blade sequel is progressing in a structured manner, and the team is reviewing plans to share more details within 2026.

holoBase Baseball Game Announced for PC via Steam

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Saras Rajpal
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holoBase Baseball Game Announced for PC via Steam

Holo Indie and Clover Lab have announced holoBase, a new baseball game featuring beloved hololive talent. It will release for PC via Steam at a later date. 

The upcoming game is heavily inspired by Bases Loaded, a baseball game made by Jaleco. Check out the first trailer for holoBase below:

The Steam page describes holoBase as follows:

The classic full-scale baseball game Bases Loaded returns on holo Indie!!

A baseball game where you build a team with hololive talents, fans, and mascots, inspired by Bases Loaded and compete in exciting matches.

Three game modes:

    • hololive League
    • Versus Mode
    • Online Mode

hololive League

Create your very own team, battle your way through the leagues, and develop your team along the way. Advance through three different leagues and aim for the league championship.

Your manager type determines your team’s growth direction. Develop the stats that best match your playstyle and strengthen your team your way.

Versus Mode

Customize the rules and enjoy local matches in both PvE and PvP. You can also battle using the team you trained in hololive League.

Online Mode

Compete online against players from across the country. You can also use the team you trained in hololive League for online matches.

Final Weapon previously interviewed COVER Corporation CEO Motoaki Tanigo (YAGOO) and hololive Alternative producer Yuuki Oooka to learn more about COVER USA and Holoearth, respectively. Final Weapon also spoke with hololive holo’s Hanafuda game designer Naoya Fujita to learn more about the game’s development and VTuber Raora Panthera about the Twitch x hololive “holoday” event.

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