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gamesannouncement 2 sources Sep 1

Meikyū Jinja Opens Steam Store Page with 2027 Release Planned

The spiritual sequel label matters because Meikyū Jinja is RainyDollGames' fourth title from a solo developer, extending the co-op horror formula that sold 150,000 copies of Meikyū Kōsha.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
games 5 sources Sep 1

NVIDIA DLSS 5 Debuts in NBA 2K27 After Early Access Leak

The early access leak turned DLSS 5 into a user-driven experiment before its official release, showing that the technology can be forced onto unsupported games, which raises questions about how NVIDIA's artist-control tools will hold up against community mods.

Automaton, GIGAZINE, Game Spark, and 1 more
gamesannouncement 3 sources Sep 1

Stranded Deep 2 Announced With Desert River Survival for Steam in 2027

The sequel inverts the original's structure, replacing the ocean dotted with islands with a desert dotted with oases, and the endless river preserves the water travel feel while pushing the series into a new setting.

4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 3 sources Sep 1

Crescent Tower: RISING Announced for Steam

The sequel expands the original's scope with a five-chapter omnibus narrative and a 14-class skill block customization system, while the original Crescent Tower has sold over 15,000 copies, indicating a growing audience for retro-style dungeon RPGs on Steam.

4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
gamesrelease 4 sources Sep 1

Death Game Report Launches on Steam Today

The release gives shu3 a second Steam title after his earlier work Dete Oide, Neko earned an Overwhelmingly Positive rating from 601 user reviews, signaling a growing track record for the commentator turned creator.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 4 sources Sep 1

Cybernetic Attack Final Mission Announced with TGS 2026 Demo

The 'Cybernetic Attack' name appears to reference the North American release title 'S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team,' tying the remake to the original's overseas branding.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
gamesannouncement 5 sources Sep 1

Ace Combat 8 Trailer Reveals Largest Online Mode in Series History

The online mode introduces the series' first persistent lobby and its largest end content, a structural addition to a franchise that has not had a numbered entry in seven years.

Anime News Network, 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), and 2 more
games 3 sources Sep 1

Infinite ANANTA Sets January 15, 2027 Release with No Character Gacha

In a genre where character gacha is the standard revenue model, Infinite ANANTA's decision to unlock every character through story progression and monetize only cosmetics is the clearest statement of how it intends to stand apart from rivals.

Game Spark, Inside
gamesannouncement 4 sources Sep 1

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Gets World-First Playable at TGS 2026

Capcom saved the revived elder dragon's identity for the September 16 Capcom Spotlight stream rather than the booth announcement, making that broadcast the reveal moment for the expansion's biggest new content.

4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Inside, and 1 more
gamesannouncement 6 sources Sep 1

Pokémon Sleep and NOT A HOTEL Reveal Stayable Poké Ball Hotel in Hokkaido

The campaign takes Pokémon Sleep's core loop of measuring and rewarding sleep and turns it into a real, lottery-only overnight stay, part of a wider 'Pokémon × sleep' push timed to Japan's autumn sleep health week.

GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 3 more
gamesreview 5 sources Sep 1

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reviewers Hail a Series-High Metascore of 85

The Metascore matching Onimusha 3 signals that Capcom's gamble on a wide-linear, story-driven reboot of a dormant franchise has paid off with critics, and the 2 million demo downloads show strong player interest before launch.

GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 2 more
gamesrelease 7 sources Sep 1

Colopl Launches Active Cinema RPG 369 (Miroku) Browser Game

This release is notable as a major publisher's first full game built around AI-generated cinematic footage, a format that could set a template for how AI is integrated into narrative-driven games.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch, Automaton, and 4 more
gamesevent 6 sources Sep 1

State of Play and State of Play Japan to Air September 3

Running State of Play and State of Play Japan as a consecutive double feature gives Square Enix a dedicated platform to introduce Final Fantasy VII Revelation, a major spring 2027 title, right before Tokyo Game Show 2026.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, and 3 more
games 3 sources Sep 1

ZETA DIVISION Wins Pokemon UNITE World Championship

The win caps a comeback from a domestic fifth-place finish and a near-elimination in the semifinals, showing the depth of Japan's Pokemon UNITE scene beyond its top domestic seed.

KAI-YOU, Inside, GameBusiness.jp
gamesannouncement 2 sources Aug 31

Warehouse Sim 'BOB LOGISTICS' Announced for Q4 2026 Release

WINDUP's release pipeline, including 'SHOWHAND' and 'OMG: Oh My Gravity,' suggests the studio is building a catalog of niche genre experiments, and 'BOB LOGISTICS' adds a low-stress work sim to that slate.

4Gamer.net, Automaton
gamesrelease 5 sources Aug 31

DMM GAMES Store iOS App Launches, Skips App Store

The store's ability to deliver R18 versions as native iOS apps marks a practical outcome of Japan's 2025 smartphone law, extending adult content beyond the constraints of the App Store.

4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Game Spark, and 1 more