Pearl Abyss has announced that open-world action adventure game Crimson Deserthas surpassed 2 million copies sold worldwide. Crimson Desert reached this sales milestone in just a single day after launch.
“We are incredibly humbled to share that Crimson Desert has sold through 2 million copies worldwide,” Pearl Abyss said on X (formerly Twitter). “Thank you so much to our fans, community, and everyone who has joined us in Pywel. We will listen closely to the wide range of feedback shared by the community and work to make improvements quickly, doing our utmost to make the journey ahead even more enjoyable for our players.”
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 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, 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.
According to a report, Nintendo is planning to release a revision for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe, which will feature a rechargeable battery. The revision would make the console more in line with European Union guidelines.
With the updated Nintendo Switch 2 model, both the console and the Joy-Con controllers would have easily removable lithium-ion batteries. The reason for this is due to an EU Battery Regulation that will make it so, starting in 2027, products with portable batteries must allow consumers to easily remove or replace them. Currently, the products will remain unchanged in both the United States and Japan. It is unknown if or when this revision will release.
The most recent major Nintendo Switch 2 game, Pokémon Pokopia, is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 for $69.99 digitally and physically as a Game-Key Card title. Final Weapon reviewed the game and gave it a 4.5/5.
We described it as an experience which “shattered pretty much all the expectations I had of this game, and it deserves every praise it can get. This is precisely the type of game that, even if you boot it up for just a few short minutes, I guarantee you there will always be something that can be done, and before you notice, it’s been half an hour, and you’re still engrossed in it. Whether that time be spent looking for artifacts, decorating your islands, or even meeting new Pokémon, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here.”
Lastly, the Nintendo Switch 2 is available now for $449.99 at most local and online retailers.
Square Enix has revealed an early post-launch roadmap for free-to-play 3v3 team boss arena game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy in a new “information & news” video ahead of the game’s release. According to the roadmap video, Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy will receive six new characters in the two months after launch (April to May 2026): Onion Knight, Iroha, Firion, Balthier, Rikku and Clive Rosfield.
A new video, titled “Interviews with the Creators Behind Final Fantasy,” was also released with insights from character designer Tetsuya Nomura, Final Fantasy XIV and XVI producer Naoki Yoshida, and many more key staff members responsible for the biggest games of the Final Fantasy series.
Here’s an overview of the new title, via Square Enix:
Warriors from the Final Fantasy (FF) series assemble in modern-day Tokyo to save the world from destruction in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy.
Fight in 3-versus-3 battles where two teams fight monsters and clash in a race to defeat the powerful boss faster than the enemy team!
Legendary FF Characters
Fight as one of several legendary FF warriors like Warrior of Light, Cloud, Lightning, and more, and take on the role of either Melee, Ranged, Agile, or Support. Choose the character that matches your playstyle and work as a team to take on powerful monsters!
More characters will be added over a period of time.
Exhilarating Action
Acquire various abilities and unleash them in battle to gain the upper hand. Customize your loadout from an array of abilities, including numerous newly drawn illustrations by a stellar team of artists.
Easy-to-Learn Controls
Play with simple controls anywhere and on-the-go!
Change the control scheme to one that suits you best from various control settings.
Modern Story
Explore a new Dissidia story unfolding in modern-day Tokyo with Final Fantasy warriors brought to life with full Japanese voice acting and beautiful cel-shaded graphics. Get a glimpse into their daily lives and interactions with one another by watching chat messenger episodes.
Customization & Community
Show off your style by outfitting Final Fantasy characters in their original looks or new clothes fit to roam around the modern world! Collect original and arranged music tracks from your favorite FF games, edit your profile, chat with other players, and join the ultimate Final Fantasy community!
A newly launched website has announced a TV anime adaptation of Haka Tokura’s Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! light novel series is in the works. The Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! anime premieres in January 2027, and the main staff and cast members were announced alongside a new key visual.
The main cast includes Reiji Kawashima as Wim Strauss and Hana Hishikawa as Heidemarie. Hideki Okamoto directs the anime at J.C. Staff, and Takao Yoshioka is in charge of the series scripts. Yu Murakami is designing the characters, which are based on the original novel illustrations by Eiri Shirai. Ryō Aizawa is the project’s producer, Yoshikazu Iwanami is the sound director, and Yūki Hayashi, Luke Standridge, and Asa Taylor are the music composers.
Tokura launched the story on the Shōsetsu ni Narō website in November 2020. Arakawa launched the manga adaptation on the Manga ga Ugau app in September 2021. Futabasha will publish the 11th compiled book volume on April 30. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the light novel series and manga.
Here’s a description of the manga series, via Seven Seas:
Granting casters like Wim Strauss play an important supporting role for their team when times get tough, but after his talents hurt the pride of his party’s leader, he’s kicked out of the group!
Yet he’s not down and out for long. Wim’s luck takes a turn when he receives an invitation from his longtime childhood friend (and stalker) Heidemarie to join Nachtlibelle, an elite guild considered one of the greatest in the land. His talents may not be the flashiest, but given the chance with his new quirky crew, this supporting act might just be able to prove center stage.
Happinet has released a new promotional video for the TV anime adaptation of Susumu Maeya’s The Food Diary of Miss Maidmanga series, featuring the anime’s ending theme song “Shiawase Flavor (Happiness Flavor)” by girl group ARCANA PROJECT. majiko performs the opening theme song “Ribbon.”
The Food Diary of Miss Maid will premiere early on April 1 at 12:00 a.m. JST on the d Anime Store, ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai streaming services in Japan. The anime makes its TV debut on April 5 at 10:00 p.m. JST on the Tokyo MX channel, and subsequent episodes will stream and air simultaneously with the second episode going forward.
The cast of The Food Diary of Miss Maid includes:
Kana Ichinose as Suzume Tachibana
Chihiro Sunou as Ricotta Fresca
Maki Kawase as Nana Komatsu
Shizuka Ishigami as Sora Endō
Hiromi Igarashi as Anzu Shingetsu
Daisuke Sakuma as Chun
Ryōsuke Senbo is directing the new anime adaptation of The Food Diary of Miss Maid at EMT Squared and Magic Bus. Natsuko Takahashi and Saeka Fujimoto are overseeing the series scripts, and Chiaki Abe is designing the characters. Moreover, Katsutoshi Kitagawa from ROUND TABLE is the music composer.
Maeya launched The Food Diary of Miss Maid on Kodansha’s Comic Days website in December 2019, and the manga series is still ongoing with its digital serialization. Kodansha published the manga’s fifth compiled book volume on November 12, 2025, and Kodansha USA Publishing released the fourth volume digitally in February 2023 in English.
Lastly, here’s a description of the manga’s story in English, via Kodansha USA:
What’s a maid to do when she finds herself suddenly stuck in Japan for a year? Eat, of course! Follow maid-in-training Suzume Tachibana as she tries all sorts of Japanese food, from sweets like taiyaki and melon bread to savory snacks like takoyaki and onigiri! Be warned, though—while Suzume sates her appetite through delicious treat after delicious treat, she might just end up whetting yours!
Netmarble has launched a new update for collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH featuring a collaboration with Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From The Shadow-. The latest Seven Knights Re:BIRTH update introduces new Legendary heroes [Shadow Monarch] Sung Jinwoo and [Dancer] Cha Hae-In and Rare heroes [Loyal Helper] Yoo Jinho and [Haeundae Response Team] Lee Joohee from Solo Leveling.
To celebrate the collaboration, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH is hosting in-game events with valuable rewards up for grabs, including a check-in event that grants Sung Jinwoo. Players can also acquire Cha Hae-In by participating in the story event “Hunters and Adventurers,” which lasts through April 2. The Point Mission Event and Special Mission Event also offer Solo Leveling Summon Vouchers, a Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stone, and more as rewards. Players can also get new equipment and the pet Igris through crossover events.
Fans can stream both seasons of Solo Leveling with English dubs and subs on Crunchyroll. In Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From The Shadow-, LiSA and Stray Kids member Felix performed the opening theme song “ReawakeR.” Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and renowned anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano produced the opening theme song. TK from Ling Tosite Sigure performed the ending theme song “UN-APEX.”
The release dates and time for each title from the spring 2026 simulcast anime lineup can be read below, courtesy of HIDIVE.
HIDIVE Full Spring 2026 Simulcast Anime Lineup
Petals of Reincarnation
Release Date and Time: April 2, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. EDT (16:30 UTC)
Synopsis: Touya Senji is painfully ordinary, a fact made all the more obvious when he’s compared to his talented (and deceased) older brother. But when an unusual student named Haito Le Buffet transfers into Touya’s class, his life takes a turn for the extraordinary. Haito, a “Returner,” can use the “Branch of Reincarnation” to channel the powers and abilities of her past life as the renowned swordsman Musashi! Now embroiled with the secret society called the “Forest of the Greats,” Touya begins to explore his own past life’s talents alongside the reincarnations of famed figures like Newton, Einstein, and more… but not all Returners intend to use their legendary talents for good.
Farming Life In Another World Season 2
Release Date and Time: April 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT (14:00 UTC)
Synopsis:Relaxing country living continues in the second season of the most laidback isekai anime around! Bestowed with the all-in-one “Almighty Farming Tool,” protagonist Hiraku works tirelessly to transform the forest into a bustling civilization.
Yowayowa Sensei
Release Date and Time: April 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT (13:00 UTC)
Synopsis: Hiyori Hiwamura is known as the “Scary Teacher,” and if you offend her, she’ll put a curse on you! Or at least that’s what everyone believes. She’s secretly a total softy who’s deeply misunderstood, and once you see her sweet side, she’ll put a different kind of spell on you.
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2
Release Date and Time:April 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EDT (13:30 UTC)
Synopsis: Pride Royal Ivy returns for another season! Reborn as the villainess in her favorite game, Pride must contend with her dark destiny and decide if she’ll live up to her character’s villainous reputation, or change the world of the game into something better. But with deviation from the game’s script comes unexpected complications, and with her own death at the end of the story as motivation, Pride will have to weather the storm of a story thrown off track, or die in the attempt.
Kirio Fan Club
Release Date and Time:April 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT (16:00 UTC)
Synopsis:Aimi and Nami don’t have much in common, with one glaring exception: Kirio, the boy they both have a crush on! The battle to prove who loves him more has begun, leading to such deep philosophical questions as, “Would you still love him if he had farts that broke the sound barrier?” and the classic “Would you still love him if he was a worm?” But as the girls’ friendship deepens, they find themselves wondering if their shot at love is as important as their hilarious and heartwarming friendship.
You can read up on the full schedule below (all times in EDT), courtesy of HIDIVE:
HIDIVE Anime Boston 2026 Schedule
Friday, April 3, 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Video Room 210
HIDIVE Presents The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie Encore Screening
Join HIDIVE for an encore screening of the limited theatrical release The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie, a continuation of the love story between the fan favorite series’ main characters Kyotaro and Anna. Directed by Hiroaki Akagi with production by Shin-Ei Animation.
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Republic Ballroom
HIDIVE Presents The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2 North American Premiere
Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of returning isekai fantasy series The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2. Directed by Norio Nitta with production by OLM Team Yoshioka.
11:30 pm – 12:00 am
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Video Room 210
HIDIVE Presents Yowayowa Sensei North American Premiere
Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of the new rom-com series Yowayowa Sensei. Directed by Hiroshi Ishiodori with production by Brain’s Base.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Constitution A Ballroom
HIDIVE Presents Farming Life in Another World 2 Dub Panel Join HIDIVE for its Farming Life in Another World2 Dub Panel with special guests Blake Shepard (voice of Hiraku) and Monica Rial (voice of Tia).
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Video Room 210
HIDIVE Presents Kirio Fan Club North American Premiere
Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of new rom-com series Kirio Fan Club. Directed by So Toyama with production by Satelight.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Constitution B Ballroom
HIDIVE Presents Farming Life in Another World 2 North American Premiere with Japanese Guests Q&A
Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of returning isekai fantasy series Farming Life in Another World2 including a Q&A with special Japanese guests Atsushi Abe, the (voice of Hiraku) and Producer Hiromi Sueta. The series is directed by Ryoichi Kuraya and produced by ZERO-G.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Republic Ballroom
HIDIVE Presents Petals of Reincarnation Episode 2 World Premiere with Japanese Guests Q&A
Join HIDIVE for an encore of Episode 1 of the new supernatural action series Petals of Reincarnation followed by the world premiere of Episode 2 and a behind the scenes talk with special Japanese guests Wakana Maruoka (voice of Haito Luo Buffett) and Producer Takanori Matsuoka. Directed by Shun Kudo with production by BENTEN Film.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Video Room 210
HIDIVE Presents HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing Dub Special Screening
Join HIDIVE for a special English dub screening of isekai action series HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing.
Tales of Berseria Remastered Update 1.0.4 Patch Notes
Steam Version: 120fps is now selectable in the frame rate settings.
When 120fps is selected, gameplay runs at 120fps, while cutscenes and animations run at 60fps.
Performance may vary depending on your system.
Steam Version: Fixed an issue where, under specific conditions in the “Graphics Options” for “Window” or “Fullscreen” settings, the resolution would change even when not manually adjusted.
Steam Version: Fixed an issue where progress would become impossible after viewing the epilogue of the sub-event “Zabida’s Style” and then closing the map for “New Sanctuary: The Holy Lord’s Throne”.
Steam Version: Fixed an issue on SteamDeck where saving resolution settings in “Graphics Options” under specific conditions caused the screen to go black and progress to become impossible.
Steam Version: Fixed an issue on SteamDeck where switching “Resolution” or “Screen Mode” in “Graphics Options” while in Gaming Mode caused the game to become unplayable
Fixed an issue where dialogue subtitles after battles would not display when “Subtitle Display” was set to “No Subtitles” in “Config”.
Fixed an issue where pieces could not be moved in the “Slide Puzzle” minigame
Fixed various graphical glitches
Fixed other issues hindering game progression
Tales of Berseria Remastered launched on February 27 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Early purchases included the Super Adventuring Assistance Set, which includes Apple Gel x 10, Peach Gel x 10, Life Bottle x 10, and Panacea Bottle x 10. A Digital Deluxe Edition is available now for $59.99 featuring the Standard Edition ($39.99), the Battle BGM Pack, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and the bonus Super Growth Support Herb Set.
A new 1-minute teaser trailer for the Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu (Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island) anime film was released ahead of the film’s July 24 theatrical debut in Japan. As previously announced, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island is the first anime film adaptation of Nagano’s Chiikawa manga and anime series, and it will be based on the “Island Arc” from March 2023 to November 2023.
Nagano is credited with the original story of the Chiikawa film, writing the script, and providing supervision. Kei Oikawa directs the film at Cygames Pictures, QTORY inc. is managing the production, and TOHO is distributing the film.
The movie’s story begins with Chiikawa and Hachiware relaxing before a rabbit with a flyer on its face appears. Hachiware reads the flyer, which reads “invitation to a special island” with promising of great rewards. Chiikawa and friends decide to go to the island, and Rakko goes along on his own accord due to his suspicions with the flyer.
The Chiikawa anime series first premiered in April 2022 on Fuji TV, and the anime returned for more episodes on July 15, 2025. Sentai Filmworks licensed the anime. HIDIVE is streaming the anime series with English subtitles outside Japan.
The cast of Chiikawa includes child actress Haruka Aoki as Chiikawa, child actor Makoto Tanaka as Hachiware, and Ari Ozawa as Usagi.
