Fate/EXTRA Record Shifts Publisher, Developer, and Director
The remake's troubled production sees a full change of leadership, with the original director gone and a new studio at the helm, yet the release date now stands.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Type-Moon's Fate/EXTRA Record remake is changing hands. Aniplex is now the publisher, replacing Bandai Namco, which dropped the project in March. Studio Meteorise takes over development from Type-Moon Studio BB, and Kazuya Nino is stepping down as director for personal reasons. The game is slated for January 28, 2027 on Switch, PS4, PS5, and Steam.
The long-delayed Fate/EXTRA Record remake is undergoing a significant overhaul. Aniplex has taken over publishing duties from Bandai Namco, which exited the project in March. Development shifts from Type-Moon Studio BB to Studio Meteorise, known for Atelier Resleriana and Tribe Nine. Kazuya Nino, who directed the original Fate/EXTRA and led Studio BB, is stepping down for personal reasons and removing his name from credits. The current website and Twitter page will close on September 7.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Anime News Network This Week in Games Fate/Phantasy