Furyu Opens Lottery for Anomalis Closed Demo in Mid-June
By running a closed demo months before launch and promising a public demo based on that feedback, Furyu is signaling an unusually responsive development cycle for a studio whose past titles have drawn skepticism about gameplay polish.
Reporting from 3 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark.
Furyu announced on June 4 that it will hold a lottery-based closed demo for its survival TPS 'Anomalis' (also styled 'ANOMALITH') from June 19 to June 26. Applications open June 12 through the official Discord server. The demo is limited to the Steam version. A public demo for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC is planned for early October, incorporating feedback from the closed test. The game is set in a fictional Showa-era Japan with SCP-style anomalies and follows protagonist Reona Minazuki as she investigates 'Otherworlds' using firearms and transformation abilities. The scenario is written by Romeo Tanaka. Furyu acknowledged public concerns about the game, particularly given the studio's reputation, and stated it is taking feedback seriously. The full release is scheduled for October 29 on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
The closed demo application period runs from June 12 at 19:00 JST to June 16 at 23:59 JST. Participants are chosen by lottery, not on a first-come basis. The playable window is June 19 through June 26 at 9:59 JST, and streaming and video posting are permitted. The demo is limited to the Steam version.
Furyu previously worked on RPGs such as the Caligula series and Varlet. Anomalis is their first survival TPS. After the announcement, some players voiced concerns about the studio's track record, a reaction the development team acknowledged on the official X account with the phrase "But it's Furyu..." The team stated they "take seriously" those concerns and are focusing on tuning the game's mechanics.
The game system follows an extraction-shooter loop: explore the Otherworld, where anomalies like inverted gravity or distorted space occur; defeat hostile creatures called Anomalies with firearms; and collect supplies with limited inventory. The protagonist can use 12 unique abilities that cause her to transform. Back at base, players customize guns and enhance stats with artifacts found in the Otherworld. Costumes can boost stats or be cosmetic only. Defeating enemies and collecting items updates an Investigation Report that deepens the world-building.
Furyu also released a play video for its other upcoming title, Crymelight, a roguelike action game where the player becomes stronger by confessing. Crymelight is set for release on November 5, 2026, on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.