Astrolabe Games Named Global Publisher for Indie Mecha STG OMEGA PHENEX
On July 8, 2026, publisher Astrolabe Games announced it will handle global publishing for the high-speed mecha shooting game OMEGA PHENEX (Commenced Project Six), developed by the Japanese individual game development circle Surume Game Koubou. The game has been in development for eight years by solo developer Surume Manjuu, who works as a CG designer. Built with Unreal Engine 5, OMEGA PHENEX is influenced by Armored Core: For Answer and features fast-paced 3D mecha combat. Players pilot the highly mobile mecha Icarus across large maps, engaging in over 30 missions including annihilation battles, boss fights, and escort missions. An arena mode for one-on-one battles is also included. The mecha can be customized with parts and color schemes, and a Tune function allows players to adjust durability, mobility, and weapon performance within a cost limit. An open beta test on Steam that began April 25, 2026, attracted over 70,000 participants, and the game has accumulated over 130,000 Steam wishlist registrations. Astrolabe Games will provide global promotion, translation, console version feasibility study, and distribution support. The game is targeting a release on PC via Steam within 2027. A playtest is currently available until July 25, and a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE has raised approximately 6.5 million yen, more than double its initial target.