Game Studio is a developer and co-developer of multiple titles across platforms, with recent releases including Aooni 2, UNDERGROUNDED, and Echoes of Aincrad, and an upcoming release, Future Knight, set for August 14.
Game Studio has been active across multiple projects in 2026, working with various publishers and developers. The studio co-developed Aooni 2 with LiTMUS, releasing it on Switch and PC on August 6. The game includes the original smartphone version plus a new scenario, Aooni -Rinkai Gakkou-, set at a seaside school, with a 17x speed mode and new oni designs. The new scenario features four stages that change difficulty based on the order played.
Earlier in the year, Game Studio co-developed UNDERGROUNDED with room6, launching it on Steam on July 3. The puzzle adventure follows Scott, a young man in Manhattan who descends into a labyrinth beneath the city that condenses American history and culture. The game uses retro arcade games as puzzle mechanics, and a soundtrack with 25 tracks released on the same day. Game Studio also worked with Bandai Namco on Echoes of Aincrad, an action RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe, which launched globally July 9/10 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. The game was promoted with an 18-minute original anime promo that was removed from the internet on July 6.
Looking ahead, Game Studio's next release is Future Knight, a shooting action game set in 1993, where a cult leader is erasing human memory. Players control Future Knight and his companion tumor Two More across eight Tokyo-inspired stages. The game will launch on August 14 on PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, published by Aeternum Game Studios.
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Publisher Aeternum Game Studios announced that Studio Koba's shooting action game Future Knight will launch on August 14 in Japan. The game is set in 1993, where a cult leader is erasing human memory. Players control Future Knight and his companion tumor Two More across eight Tokyo-inspired stages. It will be available on PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
LiTMUS and Game Studio release Aooni 2 for Switch and PC on August 6. The game includes the original smartphone version plus a new scenario, Aooni -Rinkai Gakkou-, set at a seaside school. A 17x speed mode and new oni designs are added. The new scenario features four stages that change difficulty based on the order played.
Umigame Studios released Dissolution of the Silent Union on Steam on July 28, 2026. The short horror visual novel follows two girls, Vera and Lena, trapped in the final day of a closed high school. The pair explore the building together, heading toward a promised place. The school's everyday scenery hides strange noise and anomalies. Players interfere with a distorted reality to uncover why the girls' quiet bond began to break. The story unfolds through monologue, fading memories, and information left in the background. Multiple endings loop back on each other, and seeing one ending unlocks the next layer of a hidden truth. The game's main feature is a collage-like visual style mixing hand-drawn illustrations, photographs, and pixel art. The Steam store page says this style draws from brutalism architecture and liminal spaces. Umigame Studios is a small Turkish developer founded in 2024. It releases work on Steam and itch.io, and an earlier browser and Windows version of the game is available on itch.io. The game costs 395 yen, with a 10 percent discount to 355 yen until August 12. It supports five languages including Japanese.
Bethesda Game Studios' labor union, OneBGS, announced on its official Bluesky account that it has taken legal action against the studio over severance terms given to laid-off employees. The layoffs, affecting dozens of workers in Canada who worked on the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series, were first communicated via video call on July 6, 2026, with employment initially set to continue until September while the union and company discussed severance. However, on July 17, the same day Bethesda announced future developments for both franchises, affected employees received an email notification stating they would receive only the legally minimum severance pay, including pay in lieu of statutory notice and unused vacation pay, without union negotiation. Affected workers also lost group benefits at that point. OneBGS stated that this response violates Canadian labor law and that it has initiated legal proceedings. The union commented that while Xbox and Bethesda generate large profits from their workforce, workers are being discarded, and it aims to end the cycle where employees bear the cost of management's decisions.
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard posted on Reddit for the first time, revealing he has been a longtime reader of the forum. He thanked fans for their passion and stated that community feedback and ideas influence game development, signaling a more active communication stance.
The developer of 'Kimi ka, Saikou no Aibou!' explains the game's concept of a grumpy king who hinders players through physics, and how the character design of 'PEAK' inspired giving the protagonists expressive faces. The co-op physics-based transport adventure released on PC June 10 for 800 yen.
Bethesda Game Studios published a detailed status update on its official X account on July 17, 2026, covering the development pipeline for its major franchises. The studio confirmed that Fallout 5 has entered pre-production and is being built using Creation Engine 3, the same engine powering Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. In addition, remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development. Bethesda also announced a new, unannounced Fallout project being co-developed with Obsidian Entertainment, the original creator of Fallout: New Vegas. The Elder Scrolls VI remains the studio's top priority, with development proceeding as planned. For Fallout 76, a major expansion called Raven Rock, set as a prequel to Fallout 3, is scheduled for 2027. The Fallout TV series is in production for a third season, and Fallout Shelter is receiving a new season of content. Bethesda stated that this year's Fallout Day broadcast will not be streamed, but a live event in Washington, D.C. is planned for 2027 to mark the series' 30th anniversary.
Spaghetti Cat will release the simulation game 'A Game About Chopping Trees' on Steam on July 15. Developed by Space Raccoon Game Studio, the game lets players cut trees with an axe at their own pace, with no timer or stress. Players move through forests on a hand-pumped trolley and can upgrade their axe. The game also features tree planting to maintain the forest. Japanese language support is included.
Publisher Imperfect Games announced on July 13 that the action RPG Lunarium Hoshi no Tabi, developed by Lunarium Game Studio, will release on July 29 for PC via Steam. The single-player game features cooperative combat between knight Ava and Star User Rune, with challenging enemy encounters, a skill tree, and Sigils equipment.
Bandai Namco and Game Studio released an 18-minute original anime promo made solely for the action RPG Echoes of Aincrad, set in the Sword Art Online universe. The promo will be removed from the internet on July 6, after which it will be unviewable. The game launches globally July 9/10 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.
room6 and Game Studio announced that the puzzle adventure game UNDERGROUNDED will launch on Steam on July 3, 2026, priced at 2,480 yen. The game follows Scott, a young man in Manhattan whose marriage proposal is rejected. He drops the engagement ring into a gutter and descends into a labyrinth beneath the city that condenses American history and culture. Players explore dungeons themed around the film industry, space development, the Wild West, and more. A cheerful canary companion offers hints when players are stuck. Bosses appear in the depths, and defeating them requires playing retro arcade games that pay homage to 1980s classics. Clearing these games alters the labyrinth and opens paths to victory. Scott also meets other characters who have lost something; helping them recover their lost items changes his own story. A soundtrack with 25 tracks inspired by 1960s and 1980s music will release on the same day for 980 yen, and a bundle set is planned. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Publisher 505 Games and developer INGAME STUDIOS released the largest update to date for 'CRIME BOSS: ROCKAY CITY' on June 19. Update #21 adds a new Story Mode with two missions, including an alien-themed level. A 90% off Steam sale brings the game to 230 yen until June 26.
Multiple outlets report that several studios under Xbox Game Studios are at risk of closure, with Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine named as those facing potential shutdown or forced independence. According to The Verge, Ninja Theory staff were informed of the closure on June 15, 2026, and the studio hopes a buyer can be found. Bloomberg reports that Compulsion Games and Double Fine are in discussions to leave Xbox Game Studios. The reports follow the recent resignation of Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor, as reported by The Game Business. These moves come after Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a business reset earlier this year, which included plans for large-scale layoffs and budget cuts. The studios in question were all acquired by Microsoft between 2018 and 2019. Ninja Theory had just announced a new title, 'Senua', at the Xbox Games Showcase days before the reported closure. Microsoft has not officially commented on the reports.
Viking Game Studio officially released 'My Garage' on PC via Steam on June 2, ending a five-year early access period. The game, which simulates realistic car repair with physics-based interactions, holds a 91% positive rating from over 3,800 user reviews. The developer noted they forgot to end early access sooner.
Atlus announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 livestream on June 7 that Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of the 2008 role-playing game Persona 4, will launch on February 18, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are now open. The remake modernizes visuals, battles, and events, according to 4Gamer.net. The original Persona 4 followed a student who moves to a rural town, investigates the urban legend of the Midnight Channel, and solves a series of murders. The game later received a Vita port titled Persona 4 Golden and inspired spin-offs including Persona 4 Arena and Persona 4: Dancing All Night. Atlus previously released a remake of Persona 3, titled Persona 3 Reload, in February 2024. The announcement was part of a broader showcase that also revealed a release date for the Fable reboot, set for February 23, 2027.
Xbox Game Studios announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 livestream on June 8 that State of Decay 3 will launch in 2027. The game is the latest entry in the open-world zombie survival series developed by Undead Labs. A new gameplay trailer accompanied the announcement, showing combat against hordes of zombies and narrative scenes. The trailer confirmed that the game will be released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one of release. The trailer focuses on gameplay footage, including battles against evolved zombie types. Players will lead a survivor community, making decisions about where to live, what to build, and who to welcome into their group. The announcement follows a six-year gap since the initial concept trailer for State of Decay 3, which was shown in 2020. That earlier trailer featured a zombie deer that the developers later said would not appear in the final game. The 2026 showcase provided the first substantial look at actual gameplay and a concrete release window.
NC Corporation announced on June 4 that it is recruiting additional participants for the Steam closed beta test of the action RPG Limit Zero Breakers. The Prologue Beta Test will run from June 11 to June 15 on Steam, iOS, and Android. The additional recruitment period for Steam players in Japan closes on June 8 at 23:59. Mobile platform signups have already ended. During the test, three VTubers will stream gameplay: Kogane Toto of Vspo! will stream solo on June 14 at 19:00, while Neo-Porte members Aruyo Inu and Kohaku Teto will collaborate on a joint stream on June 15 at 19:00. The game is being developed by VIC GAME STUDIOS and marketed by KADOKAWA. It is described as a free-to-play animation action RPG set in the land of Seraphia, where characters seek the God's Library, a legendary artifact said to grant wishes. The game is planned for release on PC via Steam and PURPLE, as well as smartphones.