Ratata Arts and Game Source Entertainment announced the PC (Steam Early Access) version of Ratatan surpassed 100,000 copies sold. To celebrate the success of Ratatan, a new illustration was revealed, and a major update is planned to release on October 30 at 12:00 p.m. JST.
As previously revealed in the Ratatan roadmap, the October 30 update will introduce SUPER FEVER Skills, which require FEVER points to use. The update will also add customizable accessories for the Cobuns, new random events in the form of treasure chest rooms, multiplayer matchmaking improvements, the new Ratakaruta “Reroll” function, and various balance adjustments and bug fixes.
Players can expect the following key pieces of content in future updates:
Here’s an overview of Ratatan, via the game’s official Steam page:
Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players.
An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee.
Defeat the enemies by riding the rhythm of Ratatan’s catchy, toe-tapping soundtrack in this delightful, heartfelt adventure!
Welcome to Rataport!
In the vast and tranquil sea, there is an island as lively as a toy box. The name is “Rataport” On the island, a strange animal-like creature called Ratatan lives happily with their friends. Despite their different appearances and personalities, they share a common dream. Which is go to “The Everafter”. And meet “The Goddess” who is said to live in there. As heroes who carry the hope of all, the Ratatans embark on a journey to The Everafter. No matter how many times they failed, they will never give up and dreamt of meeting her one day.
Rhythm action
Feel the beat and use rhythm sequences in time to order your Cobuns in the direction you want them to go.
Since the Ratatans can be moved freely, your judgement to decide where to give orders, where to position the ratatan, and when to retreat is critical.
2D animation
We want to emphasize the unique performance of 2D animation and put lively personality into the action.
Devolver Digital and Kenny Sun announced fast-paced fantasy roguelite game BALL x PIT is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 28. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of BALL x PIT is free to all owners of the original Nintendo Switch version.
BALL x PIT is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and it’s also available with Xbox Game Pass.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
BALL x PIT is a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where heroes must find the balls to plunge deeper into a seemingly bottomless pit of monsters. Develop arcane ammunition and resources in pursuit of treasure, recruiting additional heroes to aid you in your perilous quest.
Ballbylon has fallen. After a meteoric and completely unexpected event annihilated the great city, all that remains is an ominous, yawning pit. Treasure hunters from far and wide flock to the city’s tomb to seek their fortune, plumbing the depths in search of Ballbylon’s scattered riches. Few return.
The pit plays host to armies of barbaric creatures, hellbent on ending your quest before it even begins. Armed with a growing arsenal of magic-infused projectiles, batter your way through multiple levels of increasingly challenging obstacles to claim the ultimate prizes and rebuild New Ballbylon.
Fuse Your Balls
The Ball Fusion system encourages explosive experimentation with over 60 randomized balls to equip and combine during your journey. Discover overpowered combinations and unexpected synergies from hundreds of possible outcomes.
Build New Ballbylon
Expand New Ballbylon with over 70 unique buildings that provide gameplay bonuses and unlock further power-ups, new characters, and more! As your community grows, task homebound heroes with automated tasks to keep the resources coming while you dive deeper into the pit.
Discover New Realms
Face legions of diverse enemies within the pit, battling through barren deserts, frozen caverns, savage forests and more. Each region offers its own unique set of hazards on top of hordes of increasingly challenging foes and mighty, screen-filling bosses.
Recruit Fellow Hunters
As you explore the pit you’ll encounter fellow treasure hunters eager to add their skills to your expedition. Each character has unique, upgradable mechanics that totally change the way you play the game. Experimentation and adaptation are crucial to the success of New Ballbylon!
The staff of the short anime adaptation of Hiroshi Kurao’s Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh’s Army Grunts spin-off manga revealed multiple new cast members. The anime’s castincludes Hiro Shimono as Nobu, Shinnosuke Ogami as Zaku, Masaaki Yano as Buzz, and Shinya Takahashi as the narrator.
Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh’s Army Grunts will premiere first in January 2026, followed by the main new Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- anime sometime that same year. More details about broadcasting and streaming will be announced at a later date.
The cast of Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- includes:
Shunsuke Takeuchi as Kenshiro
Daiki Yamashita as Bat
M.A.O as Rin
Wataru Takagi as Jagi
Tsuguo Mogami as Toki
Taiten Kusunoki as Raoh
Buronson and Tetsuo Hara’s Fist of the North Star manga was serialized from 1983 to 1988 in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. In 1984, a TV anime adaptation began and popularized the franchise. Undoubtedly, Fist of the North Star influenced and inspired many popular anime and manga works over the many decades.
The Fist of the North Star manga is available to purchase both physically and digitally at VIZ Media. Lastly, here’s an overview of the prolific series, via VIZ Media:
One day, a wanderer appears out of the wasteland to bring justice to the guilty and hope to the people—a warrior named Ken, a man who bears seven scars upon his chest and holds the secret of a mysterious martial art known as Hokuto Shinken, the Divine Fist of the North Star!
Gravity Game Arise and FromDawn announced dungeon exploration and bakery management RPG Aeruta is leaving Steam Early Access on PC on November 5. A new Aeruta key visual by Retsuna (shown above) was released to celebrate the announcement, and all Early Access buyers will receive a free Patti costume for the in-game Patty Ranch as an additional bonus at launch.
Here’s an overview of Aeruta, via Steam:
The aroma of bread in memories… In this moment, let’s start anew!
This is a world where bread is gradually being forgotten.
Until one day, in the corner of the world, an accidental explosion triggered by the main character Chaya, who was forced to stay in a rundown town where she is unfamiliar with the little store owner Effie to rebulid her bakery.
And the good smell from the insignificant oven is – the almost lost delicious food, BREAD!
Collect materials in areas with your style!
Use your weapon and skills to create a path!
There’re multiple weapons to choose from,
They all have a unique skilltree to make your own playstyle!
Multiple areas with different theme and challenges!
The locals are cute but also dangerous!
Rare materials! What bread can they make?
Delicious bread for the bakery!
Sell breads in your own bakery!
Set up the rack of breads for most outcome!
Customers are in need! Help them or lose the opportunity!
Make sure there’re breads to sell!
Clean up that floor, or you might lose some money!
Develop deserted town, meet new friends!
With power of bread, new possibilities are opened!
New friends will join the town with your progress!
Research and upgrade the recipes to become top rated shop!
Make deserted town great by developing new buildings!
Spike Chunsoft has announced that longtime Doraemon voice actor Wasabi Mizuta will be the voice for Monokuma in Danganronpa 2×2. To introduce Wasabi Mizuta, Spike Chunsoft released a new “Greetings from Monokuma” video for Danganronpa 2×2.
As previously announced, Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka is working on Danganronpa 2×2 alongside developers from Too Kyo Games, Spike Chunsoft, and Gemdrops. Kodaka is supervising the story and providing story and trick ideas. Character designer Rui Komatsuzaki and composer Masafumi Takada also return.
Danganronpa 2×2 launches in 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A demo is planned, but further details about it were not disclosed. Before launch, a fan-participation anniversary event will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 (JST), at Belle Salle Tokyo Nihonbashi. This event will feature the first trial play of Danganronpa 2×2.
Ahead of next year’s release of Danganronpa 2×2, Village Vanguard is teaming up with Spike Chunsoft to release new Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despairmerchandise. The Danganronpa 2 merchandise features illustrations by Kuroume, and international customers may purchase the merchandise via Buyee. All of the Danganronpa 2 characters can be scene wearing Village Vanguard aprons over their signature attire, and they’re being led by store manager Nagito Komaeda. The characters are also holding accessories and other objects.
The Pokémon Company released a new sales update for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, confirming that the game reached 5.8 million copies sold in the first week of its launch. According to The Pokémon Company, nearly half of all copies of Pokémon Legends: Z-A were sold on Nintendo Switch 2.
In Famitsu’s latest sales chart, Pokémon Legends: Z-A was the best-selling game of the week with 872,552 copies sold on Switch and 612,905 on Switch 2. A total of 1,485,457 retail copies were sold, but it’s worth noting that this is not the full figure of copies sold in Japan, since digital eShop sales aren’t tracked.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A launched October 16 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A will cost $59.99, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition costs $69.99, and the upgrade pack costs $9.99.
In the near future, fans will embark on a new journey with the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, featuring the mythical Pokémon Hoopa. In the new DLC, Pokémon Legends Z-A players can discover new Mega Evolutions, including Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.
Here’s an overview of the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC, courtesy of Nintendo:
New Mega Evolutions for Chesnaught, Delphox and Greninja are coming to Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition when the game launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Oct. 16, with the Nintendo Switch version launching the same day. Then, continue your adventures in Lumiose City with the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension paid DLC expansion. Mysterious distortions have appeared without warning in Lumiose City. They seem to connect to a space known as Hyperspace Lumiose … and the mythical Pokémon Hoopa might have some part to play. Discover new Mega Evolutions like Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y and more.
Entergram has announced Okayu Nyumu! R, the sequel to “pure love” visual novel Okayu Nyumu! starring hololive VTuber Nekomata Okayu, will launch on February 26, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via DMM Games. More details about physical and digital editions of Okayu Nyumu! R were revealed on the game’s official website.
Digital and physical versions of the Standard Edition of Okayu Nyumu! R will be available for 3,828 yen, and a bundle set will be sold for 6,678 yen featuring the previous game. What’s more, a Okayu Nyumu! R Limited Edition will be available for 9,990 yen featuring the physical game, a B2-size tapestry, an original soundtrack CD and much more. A hololive Official Edition will be available for 14,300 yen with Limited Edition contents and additional bonuses, including hololive official shop bonus items.
Here’s an overview of the visual novel, via Gematsu:
“Where should we go? It’s my turn to take you out today!”
Nekomata Okayu is the poster girl for an onigiri shop who, in an unexpected turn of events, took on human form.
After meeting the protagonist, she falls in love and begins a happy life full of mischief and laughter…
One winter, the two receive an invitation to take part in a local products exhibition in Tokyo.
“If we do well here, the shop will become even more popular!”
And so the eager protagonist tries to develop a new product, but is unable to come up with any good ideas.
Unable to bear seeing the protagonist like that, Okayu smiles cheerfully and says, “Alright then! Let’s take a trip around Aomori together! We’ll gather up all sorts of delicious ideas along the way!”
And so begins their “product development tour”—which looks a lot more like a “lover’s trip.”
A relationship that began like a prank from the gods deepens more and more as they take one detour after another together.
Seven Seas Entertainment announced various licenses for manga and imprint, including Hotel Inhumans, Draw This, Then Die!, The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice, and much more.
Get the full details below:
Draw This, Then Die! manga by Minoru Toyoda
Ai Yasumi, a first-year high schooler living on the remote island of Izu Ōshima, has one obsession: manga. When she discovers that her long-idolized but reclusive favorite manga creator, Hoshino-sensei, will make a rare appearance at Comitia, Ai doesn’t hesitate—she has to meet her hero. But that single decision sets off a chain of encounters that will shatter her assumptions about art, genius, and what it truly means to create.
Vol. 1 Release Date and Price: August 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN in single volume editions and digital eBooks.
Hotel Inhumans manga by Ao Tajima
A luxury hotel is required to offer certain amenities. First-rate food, sublime comforts, enchanting entertainment, and…the latest weapons, forged IDs, and body disposal service?! This is a hotel where the guests are professional assassins and its concierges never say no to any request. No matter what their dangerous guests need, the hotel staff are at their service!
Vol. 1 Release Date and Price: August 2026 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN in single volume editions and digital eBooks.
The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice manga by FLIPFLOPs
When he was very little, the boy mercenary Gall was saved by the high-ranking magician Kuon. Now, he’s taken on the job of working with an order of knights to defeat a wizard! However, the knights are ambushed and easily defeated by the eldritch power of…Kuon?! Having survived the onslaught, Gall has only one option—accept a position as Kuon’s apprentice, despite having no magical ability of his own!
Vol. 1 Release Date and Price: August 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN in single volume editions and digital eBooks.
The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat manga by Yukiha Kuroyuki, Micro, and Uodenim
Luke Witharia Gilbert was destined to be the arrogant villain of a fantasy tale, but he was undone by his own pride and easily defeated by the hero. But when he’s reborn with full knowledge of how the story ends, Luke decides to take his fate into his own hands.
Determined to survive this time, he sets aside his hubris and dedicates himself to training in earnest. His efforts shake the future in unexpected ways—quickly enlisting his sword instructor and even captivating a brilliant young lady from a noble family. In this version of the story, the bad guy might just come out on top!
Vol. 1 Release Date and Price: August 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN in single volume editions.
Breathless Time Traveler (Audiobook) by Yuyuko Takemiya
Kannami Rara is addicted to social media and idolizes Ariana Grande—in other words, she’s your typical modern college girl. Or, she was, anyway, until a traffic accident cuts her life short. But forget heaven or hell, Rara now finds herself stuck in a time loop, repeating her life up until that tragic day. She has another chance at her youth…and love with her boyfriend, Kengo. As time loops over and over, Rara finds herself scrambling to pull together the threads of her life. But can Rara prevent her death and create a world where she and Kengo can have a future together, or is she destined to repeat the past forever?
Vol. 1 Release Date: December 18, 2025, pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Short Story Collection by Touko Amekawa, Hinoki Kino, and Wan☆Hachipisu (Airship Imprint and Ebook)
After being reincarnated seven times, it’s no surprise that Rishe has plenty of stories to share about her experiences. Take a peek behind the curtain to see what’s going on with Rishe and other favorite characters in this wonderful short story collection!
Print Release Date and Price: August 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN from Seven Seas’ Airship imprint
Aniplex, JOYCITY, and Capcom have announced that real-time strategy game Resident Evil: Survival Unit has surpassed 2 million pre-registrations worldwide ahead of launch. All previous pre-registration goals have already been met, but Resident Evil: Survival Unit reaching this many registrations is still an impressive feat, and several rewards will be given away at launch.
Resident Evil: Survival Unit is planned to launch in 2025 globally on Android via Google Play Store and iOS via App Store. For meeting 1 million pre-registrations, all Resident Evil: Survival Unit players will receive several rewards at launch, including Advanced Flare Gun, 200K Rewards Package. Speedup (5min), 1,000 Gems, Base Skin (7 Days), and Special Flare Gun. Further details about the game will be revealed at a later date.
Previously, a cinematic trailer for Resident Evil: Survival Unit confirmed that Japanese rock band QUEEN BEE is performing the theme song “Mountain Hunt,” with vocals by Avu-chan. The trailer was produced by Quebico, the studio behind the full 3DCG animation Resident Evil: Death Island. As described by Aniplex, the song portrays the tension between creatures and characters as players seek survival.
Resident Evil: Survival Unit was playable for the first time ever at Tokyo Game Show 2025, which runs from September 25 to 28 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Fans had the opportunity to try out playable demo of Resident Evil: Survival Unit at the game’s Capcom Tokyo Game Show 2025 booth. An original neck strap was given away to players who tried the game at the convention as well.
Square Enix has released new details and screenshots for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remaketo introduce the start of each journey for the Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II protagonists. As previously announced, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake includes new content in each journey that wasn’t available in the original releases of Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II.
The full details are available below, courtesy of Square Enix:
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will launch simultaneously worldwide on Thursday, October 30, 2025, across multiple platforms. This title is a full remake that combines Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II—which depict the world after Dragon Quest III—into one game. Not only does it feature a new scenario, but it has also evolved in various ways, including new areas, new dungeons, new encounters and new formidable foes. Additionally, gameplay elements like sigils and scrolls have been added, while battles have been significantly enhanced! Witness the conclusion of the Erdrick Trilogy depicted in HD-2D with your own eyes!
—Enjoy an even deeper story in Dragon Quest I, featuring encounters with various races and new formidable foes appearing across the land!—In Dragon Quest II, a new stage for adventure appears: the ocean floor! Explore the unknown undersea world!—In Dragon Quest II, the Princess of Cannock joins your party! Numerous episodes delving deeper into the protagonists’ emotions have also been added!—In Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II, use scrolls to learn new skills and spells, and harness the power of sigils to defeat the advancing enemies!
Introducing Dragon Quest I
Introducing the Beginning of the Adventure! Explore the Lands of Alefgard, Guided by a Mysterious Voice!
Led by a mysterious voice heard in a dream, the protagonist (you) arrives at Tantegel Castle. The king advises you to investigate the legendary hero, Erdrick, and the guiding voice, sending you toward Erdrick’s Hollow and the Shrine of Rain. Listen to the stories of people you meet along the way as you explore the lands of Alefgard where the legend of Erdrick remains!
—Make preparations before setting out on your adventure!
Receive useful items and gold coins from the king of Tantegel. Use the money to buy items and equipment. Remember, you must equip items to use them!
—Depart Tantegel and head for Erdrick’s Hollow!
Use the shortcut button to register your favorite commands as shortcut keys. It’s super handy for instantly using recovery items you find in sparkling spots on the field!
—Battle monsters in the overworld and dungeons!
In this game, you can check monsters’ statuses when selecting commands. Choose your attacks while keeping an eye on your opponents!
—Dungeons and caves are packed with treasure!
Dungeon exploration is dangerous, but treasures like scrolls and mini medals lie hidden within. Deliver your collected mini medals to the person gathering them and you’ll receive luxurious items in return.
—Talk to the people you meet on your journey!
During your adventure, you discover a place resembling a dilapidated ruin! A bard named Zalen seems to be researching Erdrick, but…
—What does the sage speak of at the Shrine of Rain…?
An old man calling himself a sage awaits at the long-sought Shrine of Rain! Does he know something about Erdrick or the guiding voice?
What truth emerges after journeying across the land…!? The great adventure of the descendants of Erdrick begins!
Introducing Dragon Quest II
Introducing the Beginning of the Adventure! Stand Against the Encroaching Evil Threat and Set Out on an Adventure With Companions Who Are the Descendants of Erdrick!
—Speak with the King of Midenhall and begin your adventure!
Before setting off, receive words of encouragement and a necklace called the Princess’s Pledge from your father, the king. This necklace is said to hold special power, so it will surely aid you on your adventure.
—Explore every corner of the overworld!
In this game, you can now choose in the settings whether to display the locations of hidden zones (secret spots) on the field, as well as the positions of treasure chests in towns and dungeons on the map.
—Take a breather in a town along the way!
When buying or selling items at shops, you have a chance to obtain “tombola tickets.” Once you’ve collected some, try your luck at the “tombola stalls” scattered around the world!
—Upon arriving at Cannock Castle…
You’ve reached Cannock Castle, but the Prince of Cannock is missing!? Set out to find him with his sister, the Princess of Cannock!
—Embark on an adventure with the Princess of Cannock!
While searching for the Prince, the Princess of Cannock joins you in battle! You can’t give her action commands at this point, but she’ll help the protagonist with various attacks and healing spells.
—Where could the Prince of Cannock be…?
Despite searching everywhere based on clues, the prince remains nowhere to be found… Let’s try revisiting places you’ve already been.
Will they safely reunite with the Prince of Cannock…!? The protagonists’ adventure continues!!
Gather the Living Memories Scattered Across the Ocean Floor to Uncover Alefgard’s Unknown History and New Truths!
As you progress through Dragon Quest II, the faeries will ask you for a favor. Collect the living memories scattered across the ocean floor to unravel the history of Alefgard.
—The Record-Keeper, who manages the faeries’ memories, asks you to gather the living memories inscribed with Alefgard’s history.
—It seems Hargon’s minions scattered these living memories across the ocean floor. Talk to those familiar with the sea, like the merfolk, and search the ocean floor thoroughly!
—While exploring the ocean floor and seabed, you can discover sparkling living memories! Be warned, however, the seabed is also home to terrifying monsters, so proceed with caution.
—The living memories seem to contain records of events that occurred in this world and details about the hero who was the ancestor of the protagonists.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches October 30 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The remake offers new content in both Dragon Quest I and II, including new scenarios, dungeons, enemies, and the seabed area, where the city of Almeha and other intriguing findings await.
Pre-orders for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake are available now for $59.99 with the Trouble-Free Travel Kit as an additional bonus. Moreover, a Collector’s Edition will be available in the Square Enix Store, and the game will be a game-key card title in Japan. As previously confirmed, players with Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake save data will receive the Marvelous Makeover Kit featuring a dog suit in Dragon Quest I and a cat suit in Dragon Quest II.
—Battle monsters in the overworld and dungeons!
—Talk to the people you meet on your journey!
—Explore every corner of the overworld!
—Upon arriving at Cannock Castle…
Will they safely reunite with the Prince of Cannock…!? The protagonists’ adventure continues!!
—It seems Hargon’s minions scattered these living memories across the ocean floor. Talk to those familiar with the sea, like the merfolk, and search the ocean floor thoroughly!
—While exploring the ocean floor and seabed, you can discover sparkling living memories! Be warned, however, the seabed is also home to terrifying monsters, so proceed with caution.
—The living memories seem to contain records of events that occurred in this world and details about the hero who was the ancestor of the protagonists.