TOUGEN ANKI Crimson Inferno and GACHIAKUTA: The Game to Appear at AnimeJapan 2026

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Soul Kiwami
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Gachiakuta the Game Tougen Anki Crimson Inferno AnimeJapan 2026

Com2uS and G-Holdings has announced that both TOUGEN ANKI Crimson Inferno and GACHIAKUTA: The Game will be present at AnimeJapan 2026, which will be held from March 28 to March 29 (public days) at the Tokyo Big Sight. There will be a dedicated AnimeJapan 2026 booth for TOUGEN ANKI Crimson Inferno and GACHIAKUTA: The Game (tentative title) alongside Com2uS’ STARSEED: Asnia Trigger.

Tougen Anki: Crimson Inferno is coming to Android, iOS, and PC via Steam worldwide. The new action RPG stays true to the storyline and characters of the Tougen Anki series while incorporating unique gameplay mechanics. The game advanced 3D modeling and technology that recreates the anime’s art style. Moreover, the game will support cross-play. 

Final Weapon previously interviewed TOUGEN ANKI Crimson Inferno project director Dong-won Lee and art director Pil-jong Kim to learn more about the upcoming RPG. The developers discussed the main story of TOUGEN ANKI Crimson Inferno, the creative process during the game’s development, consultation with the anime’s staff and Urushibara, and much more.

The first season of Tougen Anki ran from July 11 to December 26, adapting the Kyoto and Nerima Arcs. Tougen Anki is available on various streaming services outside Japan, including Crunchyroll, and the anime is streaming with an English dub as well. The anime will continue in TOUGEN ANKI: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc.

GACHIAKUTA: The Game is a new survival action RPG coming soon to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Gachiakuta Season 2 has been officially confirmed, and fans can catch up on the Gachiakuta anime on Crunchyroll while waiting for more information. 

BAKI-DOU Anime Premieres February 26 on Netflix

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The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the BAKI-DOU anime series has confirmed the anime’s February 26 premiere on Netflix. A new key visual for the BAKI-DOU anime was released ahead of its Netflix premiere as well. As previously announced, Naoya Uchida stars as Miyamoto Musashi in the anime.

BAKI-DOU key visual
©板垣恵介(秋田書店)／刃牙道製作委員会

Before the premiere of BAKI-DOU, Final Weapon had the chance to learn more about what’s in store for Baki’s next chapter by interviewing Yuki Yokoi, the Assistant General Manager of the Business IP Department at Akita Shoten. Yokoi has worked closely with the Baki title and its creator, Keisuke Itagaki, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the franchise. Our interview delves into these topics, along with Yokoi’s experience working with Itagaki, the outlook on the Baki franchise from the Japanese fandom, Baki 35th anniversary plans, and much more.

 

Lastly, here’s an overview of the BAKI-DOU anime, via Netflix:

BAKI-DOU: The Legendary Miyamoto Musashi Arrives

Following his legendary father-son battle against Yujiro Hanma, Baki faces a new threat: the resurrection of Japan’s greatest swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi. As warriors like Doppo Orochi, Jack Hanma, and Kaoru Hanayama return to the fight, the stage is set for an unprecedented clash—the strongest underground fighter vs. the legendary samurai, in a cross-era showdown.

A teaser trailer and key art have been released, offering fans a first glimpse at the next evolution of the global hit franchise that has already surpassed 100 million manga copies in circulation and continues to build a passionate audience worldwide.

Dark Auction Demo is Now Available on PS5

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Soul Kiwami
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Dark Auction PS5 demo

Good Smile Company and IzanagiGames have released a demo for mystery adventure game Dark Auction on PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Store. The Dark Auction demo includes story content through Chapter 1 on PS5.

Dark Auction launches on January 29 for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam worldwide.

Lastly, here’s an overview of Dark Auction, via the official Steam page:

A deep, compelling mystery adventure with a script and scenario written by Rika Suzuki, known for her brilliant work on Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Also featuring character design by Kohske, the author/illustrator of GANGSTA., and music by Monster Hunter composer, Yuko Komiyama.

      • Search freely within an ancient castle across a 3D map
      • Apply reason and analyze the possibilities using keywords found in word clouds
      • Join an auction where the truth is revealed about the past

Story

West Germany, 1981.

Eighteen-year-old Noah is haunted by the memory of his mother abandoning him at a very young age.

He lives with his father Leonardo, a failed writer and eccentric obsessed with researching “Dictator X.”

Though Noah wishes he would stop, Leonardo refuses to give up this strange pursuit, even as they struggle financially.

One day, an invitation arrives for an auction selling items connected to “Dictator X.”

Ignoring Noah’s protests, Leonardo sets off for the ancient castle where the auction is to be held, promising to tell Noah everything once he returns.

But Leonardo never comes home. With no way to contact him, Noah heads to the castle himself—only to witness something shocking.

Now trapped inside with the other guests, Noah is invited by the mysterious auctioneer to take part in the event himself.

Characters

      • Noah Crawford (VA. Kengo Kawanishi)
      • Leonard Crawford (VA. Rikiya Koyama)
      • Edgar Schulz (VA. Daisuke Namikawa)
      • Christoph Treheim von Berg (VA. Nobunaga Shimazaki)
      • Otto Klein (VA. Shunsuke Takeuchi)
      • Karla Becker (VA. Maaya Uchida)
      • Lorraine Klopp (VA. Yui Ishikawa)
      • Hell (VA. Akira Ishida)
      • Auctioneer (VA. Show Hayami)

Game Details

      • Title: Dark Auction
      • Genre: Mystery adventure
      • Development / marketing: IzanagiGames
      • Original story / scenario: Rika Suzuki (Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215)
      • Character design: Kohske (GANGSTA)
      • Soundtrack: Yuko Komiyama (Monster Hunter series), Tsukasa Masuko (Megami Tensei series) 
      • Copyright notice: ©IzanagiGames, Inc.

*This game tells the tale of a group of young people who resolve to strive for a peaceful future after learning of the past. While historical war-related recollections appear as motifs at times during the story, this game does not, in any way, seek to glorify or promote the crimes of war.

Isekai∞Isekai Game Ends Service on April 27 in Japan

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Isekai∞Isekai

COLOPL has announced that free-to-play anime game Isekai∞Isekai will end service on April 27 in Japan on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. A version 6.0.0 update will be released, allowing Isekai∞Isekai players to continue using some of the game’s features after the game ends service.

Starting today, purchases of in-game currency, Reincarnation Stones, have been disabled, and new memberships will no longer be accepted in Isekai∞Isekai starting February 27. Once update 6.0.0 launches, players will be able to use free photography mode, figure collection, and the use of the clock function with alarms and timers. 

Isekai∞Isekai launched on January 27, 2025 in Japan. The game features characters from Sword Art Online, Shangri-La Frontier, and more anime from the popular isekai subgenre. Players experience other worlds similarly to the worlds that characters are transported to or reborn in, and they can recruit various characters from other isekai worlds on their journey.

The roster of Isekai∞Isekai includes:

  • Rudeus Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II
  • Rimuru from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
  • Kirito from Sword Art Online
  • Sunraku and Emul from Shangri-La Frontier
  • Mukōda and Sui from Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
  • Lloyd and Grim from I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability
  • Ars and Ritsu from As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
  • Ojisan from Uncle From Another World
  • Master and Fran from Reincarnated as a Sword

Monster Hunter Wilds Surpasses 11 Million Sales

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Saras Rajpal
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Monster Hunter Wilds Surpasses 11 Million Sales

In a recent financial update, Capcom revealed that Monster Hunter Wilds has surpassed 11 million sales as of December 31, 2025. The game initially released on February 28, 2025. 

Recently, Capcom released the free title update 4 for the game. The update added the monstrous Gogmazios, a new event quest from Jin Dahaad, and new hunting exercises. Later in January 2026, a Steam stability patch will release. It will add additional optimization options, pre-sets, and improvements. 

Further, according to Capcom, the following will release in February 2026:

In February 2026 Arch-tempered Arkveld swoops into the Forbidden Lands as the final Arch-tempered monster in Ver. 1.041. This update will also include the release of the winning community designs from the Original Weapon and Pendant Design contests. Hunters can celebrate the March 13 release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection with a Palico armor modeled after the protagonist’s Palico Rudy and a special pendant. The update will also introduce a new Latin American Spanish voice option to the game, on top of additional stability updates for the Steam version of Monster Hunter Wilds. Stay tuned for an update on what to expect from Ver. 1.041 prior to its release in February next year.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Before launch, Final Weapon reviewed Monster Hunter Wilds and gave it a 4 out of 5 score, noting that the game is “a worthy follow-up to Capcom’s most successful game ever.” Currently, the release date for the next update in February 2026 is unknown. Capcom will likely reveal more details at a later date. 

KILLER INN Enters Steam Early Access on February 12

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KILLER INN Early Access

Square Enix and Tactic Studios have announced that multiplayer murder mystery action game KILLER INN will launch on February 12 via Steam Early Access on PC. The Steam Early Access version of KILLER INN costs $9.99 and will operate as a live service game just like the full release, and the price will increase after the Early Access period ends. 

Some in-game purchase options will be available at Early Access launch, but there will not be paid content that affects the abilities of characters, weapons or items. 

Examples of paid content include:

  • Premium Battle Pass (upgrades battle pass rewards)
  • Weapon and item skins
  • Character skins
  • Cosmetic items such as emotes, stamps, and banners
  • Instant character unlocks (also unlockable through normal gameplay)
  • The Special Supporter Edition

“We chose Early Access because we wanted to share with our players the excitement and challenges during the final stages of testing to make KILLER INN an even better game,” Square Enix said in a Steam blog post. “Competitive online multiplayer games cannot be completed without feedback from actual players. We want you to see firsthand how your voices help the game evolve.”

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

A corpse has been found… and everyone is a suspect.

Welcome to the hallowed halls of KILLER INN. You have been chosen as one of the select few to participate in a one-night-only game of death, deceit, and deduction.

Will you be given the role of a wolf, to hunt among the shadows? Or will you be a lamb, but with the ability and means to fight back?

Trust no one. Question everything. The killers are hiding in plain sight—and they might just be your closest “allies.”

In deception we trust.

Asymmetrical × Murder Mystery x Action Game

Who is a wolf…?

24 of you will take part in this one-night-only murder mystery game. Some of you will take on the role of wolves, while the rest play as lambs.

Wolves must disguise themselves amongst the lambs, hiding their true nature as they wait for the right moment to strike. But do not fret dear lambs, the numbers favor your side.

It will be chaotic, you will suspect your neighbors, and there will be white-knuckled battles drenched in blood. And we can guarantee that you will have the time of your lives, for however long remains of it.

Clues will lead you to the truth

Every crime scene contains clues: hair, fingerprints, blood, clothing…

Who do the clues point to? The more clues you gather, the more you can narrow down who the culprit is.

The rules

Winning is simple: eliminate the opposing team!

It’s a life-or-death battle between the wolves and lambs. Who will reign supreme? The lambs, with numbers on their side, or the wolves, whose identities are unknown and can hide among the flock?

However, the cleverest of lambs have another path to victory: escape.

Can you flee the castle? All you must do is secure keys to the harbor gate and raise the anchors. Easy, right? But can you truly trust everyone working alongside you?

Fight to survive

Forget voting and finger-pointing. Once you’ve found the killer, it’s time to fight. If you’re strong or clever, you’ll survive. If not? You’re just another corpse in a hallway.

Kill however you like

An array of items are hidden in the castle:

-Guns and melee weapons to give yourself a fighting chance

-Traps and poisons perfect for murder

-Armor and gas masks to protect oneself

There’s no one sure-fire strategy. Your path to victory is shaped by your playstyle.

Focus Mode

Sharpen your senses and feel your surroundings come alive. Focus Mode lets you detect a killer’s footprints, bullet casings and glass fragments, or even sounds through walls.

Immersive voice chat with 3D audio

Want to talk in private? Step into a room and close the door. KILLER INN uses 3D audio voice chat that takes into account players’ locations, distance between them, and the space around them. Not a fan of voice chat? You can also communicate using a wide range of emotes and stamps.

Unique characters, endless strategies

Who do you want to be? Reinvent yourself by adopting whichever persona you like. Each character has their own unique abilities. They can be silent movers, master sleuths, or even expert thieves. Use their skills to shape your strategy and turn the tide.

Play solo, or in a duo, trio, or squad!

Whether you roll solo or bring a crew, the ultimate game is waiting for you. Form a skilled squad of detectives, or become a cunning pack of wolves. You can stay in sync with your party members through voice chat even when they’re not in close proximity.

ANNO: Mutationem Releases Boss Rogue Mode

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Saras Rajpal
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ANNO: Mutationem Releases Boss Rogue Mode

ThinkingStars has released a new update to ANNO: Mutationem, which adds a new mode known as Boss Rogue. Additionally, the game is now available on Mac and you can pick the highest difficulty of the game from the beginning. 

In a post on the game’s Steam page, ThinkingStars describes the mode: “Today we’re launching a new update! We call it Boss Rogue! It’s basically a Boss Rush mode but with some rogue-like elements put in there, available for players who have completed the game! See if can still headbutt mutant lizards and handsome long haired nemesis’es (nemessii?) when both lady luck and your strategic battle brain play a big role in how you go into battle.”

ANNO: Mutationem is available now on Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Lastly,

Here’s an overview of ANNO: Mutationem via Steam: 

About ANNO: Mutationem

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

    • Explore and discover – This is a world full of surprises waiting for you to find out! While going thru the main story you can chat with a Cyborg corgi, take on a part-time bartender job, hunt down vicious criminals reveal the true face of a trending V-streamer! By exploring diverse locations such as neon Noctis Town, an off-shore cargo ship and huge underground structures, players are free to go as they please and act as they want.
    • Showing new perspective – Unique 2D-to-3D gameplay, seamless switching between 2D Action n’ Platforming and 3D Exploration to interact with the world and its inhabitants. Let’s dive into pixel gaming from another perspective!
    • Ann kicks Ass – Ann will slash, shoot, combo, grenade-throw & ground-pound her way through hordes of enemies and huge bosses. From great swords to double blades, from pistols to rocket launchers and uppercuts, time to become the one-girl army you always knew you had in you.
    • Try to finish the jigsaw – A grand story, befitting a rich and dark cyberpunk décor, featuring our main hero Ann Flores and her trusty hyper hacker side-kick Ayane on a personal mission to find out where her missing brother has gone to. Little do the two know just what they will unravel…
    • Please arm yourself to teeth – Collect, buy or craft items & upgrade Ann’s stats, skills and gear. Use chips to modify any kind of weapon you find. Equip Ann and make her combat-ready for all enemies (both humanoid and not…) that are about to head her way.

Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics Overview Trailer Released

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Saras Rajpal
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Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics Overview Trailer Released

Nintendo has released the overview trailer for the upcoming addition to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics. It will be available on February 17.

The trailer outlines the games that will be available as part of the service when it releases:

  • Galactic Pinball
  • 3-D Tetris
  • Teleroboxer
  • Virtual Boy Wario Land
  • The Mansion of Innsmouth
  • Golf
  • Red Alarm

To play Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, subscribers will need Joy-Con or Joy-Con 2 controllers and a dedicated accessory based on the original Virtual Boy hardware—stereoscopic 3D include. The overview trailer confirms that you can use the rewind functionality and the ability to rebind buttons. Later in 2026, Mario Clash, Mario’s Tennis, Jack Bros, Space Invaders, Virtual Bowling, Vertical Force, V-Tetris, Zero Racers, and D-Hopper will also be available as part of the service. 

Additionally, after launch, players will be able to change the display’s colors to customize their experience. In order to use this feature, you must remove the lens cover from the accessory. This will not work with the cardboard Virtual Boy substitute. Check out the full overview trailer for the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics addition to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, releasing on February 17, below:

The Nintendo Switch 2 is available now for $449.99. Switch 2 owners with an Expansion Pack members can access various GameCube games right now, including Super Mario Strikers, SoulCalibur 2, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, and F-ZERO GX. Nintendo will add Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Super Mario Strikers, Chibi-Robo, Luigi’s Mansion, Pokémon Colosseum, and other GameCube games at a later date. A Nintendo Switch Online-exclusive GameCube controller is also available now.

Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube Launches May 28 for PC, PS5 and Switch 2 in Japan

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Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube

Aquaplus has announced that Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube will launch on May 28 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in Japan. Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube will be release alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten.

Aquaplus previously delayed Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube to 2026 to make way for more quality improvements. Before being delayed, Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube was planned to release in fall 2025. 

The game’s voice cast includes:

  • Saori Hayami as Munechika
  • Yuuko Minaguchi as Shunya 
  • Kentaro Tone as Oshtor
  • Yuuya Uchida as Mikazuchi

Here’s a story synopsis, via Gematsu:

This is a story from the distant past. No, this is a story from the far future.

The great state of Yamato—a land ruled by an emperor, a living god.

Thanks to Oshtor, Mikazuchi, Munechika, and Shunya, the enemy state of Arva Shulan’s assault was repelled, and Yamato’s peaceful days were restored.

But at a certain point, a shadow of unrest enshrouded Yamato. Strange phenomena arose in various places. Seemingly unrelated events converged at a single point.

In response, three points overlapped with one another, and once again, a new journey began.

They still have no way of knowing that, at the end of this journey, there lies a signpost leading to that which will be sung—within a cradle shrouded in pure white mist, the time of slumber was nearing its end.

Before then, action RPG Utawarerumono: Zan was released on December 16, 2025 for PC via Steam with English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese language options. Utawarerumono: Zan is also available now for PlayStation 4.

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in the west.

Splatoon 3 Version 11.0.0 New Features Revealed

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Saras Rajpal
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Splatoon 3 Version 11.0.0 New Features Revealed

Nintendo has officially unveiled the new features that will be included in version 11.0.0 of Splatoon 3. The update will release on January 29. 

The full patch notes for version 11.0.0 are available via Nintendo’s website. The major new features of the new update are as follows:

  • Flow Aura
    • After splatting multiple opponents in quick succession, a burst of ink will paint the ground around the player. The Flow Aura lasts for 30 seconds, and adds increased run speed, swim speed, ink resistance, and intensify action. Each subsequent splat will add more ink around the player and increase the duration of the Aura. 
  • Health Bar
    • After attacking an opponent, their health bar displays above their head for a few moments. While their health will be obscured if they’re hiding behind cover or under ink, abilities such as Point Sensor or Wave Breaker will expose both their location and health regardless of where they are. 
  • Hit Detection
    • The hit box of players in swim form has been decreased. Further, shorter range weapons have bigger hit boxes, while longer range weapons have a slightly increased hit box. 
  • Stealth Jump
    • The new Stealth Jump gear ability gives players the ability to land on their teammates without their opponents knowing where they will land. 

In June 2025, Nintendo officially revealed the next entry and first spin-off in the Splatoon franchise: Splatoon Raiders. Currently, details for the new game, such as its mechanics and release date, are extremely scarce. However, we do know that players take on the role of a mechanic and go on an adventure in the mysterious Spirhalite Islands. The game will also feature the Deep Cut trio in a major role. 

Lastly, Splatoon 3 is available now for Nintendo Switch.

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