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Layer Land launched on Steam Early Access on June 24, 2026, receiving mixed user reviews due to bugs and lag. Dustland, the official sequel to Crows and Worst, released its first volume on June 19, 2026, with endorsements from figures including actor Shun Oguri. Miniature LAND -Four Seasons- released a Steam demo on June 17, 2026, ahead of a full PC release later in the year. Coral Island received update 1.3 'Ocean & Kisses' on June 18, 2026, adding new romance options and a jealousy system.
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The original soundtrack for 'Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island' reached number one on Billboard JAPAN's Hot Albums chart released August 19. It climbed from 12th on July 29 to the top spot in its fourth week, the first movie soundtrack to lead the chart in about seven years.
The physical version of Starsand Island launched for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 on August 20, 2026. The slow-life game, set on Star Sand Island, lets players grow crops, care for animals, rearrange furniture, and explore island depths at their own pace. The physical and full releases add up to 4-player online multiplayer, affinity quests, new date events, and expanded furniture, costumes, and recipes. Three game writers with different play styles contributed play reports to the coverage. One writer focused on dress-up, noting the game offers high customization compared to other slow-life titles, with costumes crafted from patterns purchased at the Misty Style shop. Another writer covered daily chores, including petting animals to raise mood value, watering crops, and using a slingshot to fight monsters in the Firefly Moon Forest. The third writer examined housing, describing a building system that allows moving furniture along X, Y, and Z axes, rotating and resizing objects, painting walls, and using bulk selection and grid display features. The download version has been available since August 18, 2026, for PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The physical release supports full Japanese voice, interface, and subtitles, with a suggested retail price of 7,018 yen including tax.
Dengeki Hobby Web reports that England from the anime Hetalia World★Stars is joining Good Smile Company's Nendoroid Doll figure line. The articulated figure, priced at 9,800 yen, releases in March 2027 from Orange Rouge. A separate outfit set, priced at 5,500 yen, launches the same month.
Sanrio announced on August 20, 2026 that its in-house game brand Sanrio Games will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. The brand, launched in April 2026, will occupy two areas: a general exhibition booth in Hall 8 and the Family Game Park 2026 at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall. Attendees can try the party game Sanrio Party Land, scheduled for release on October 29 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and the smartphone rhythm game Sanrio Kawaii Me Live!, planned for 2027. The booth will also debut wall-sized game illustrations of the Knights and Lords from Fragaria Memories Color of Wishes. Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody, Pompompurin, and Cinnamoroll will appear at the booth, with a DJ performance by Kuromi and a live show by Pompompurin. Talk stages feature Shizuku from Polkadot Stingray for Sanrio Kawaii Me Live! and voice actors Gakuto Kajiwara and Shunsuke Takeuchi for Fragaria Memories Color of Wishes. Visitors receive limited-edition sun visors.
Disney+ presented a teaser promotional video for Episode of Savanaclaw, the second season of the Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation series, on Thursday. The teaser introduces Fairouz Ai as the voice of Yuuka Hirasaka, a high school student who excels at judo and the protagonist of the second season. On the way home from a judo tournament, she encounters a mysterious carriage that whisks her away to Twisted-Wonderland. Episode of Savanaclaw will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ in December 2026. The first season, Episode of Heartslabyul, debuted exclusively on Disney+ in October 2025, and the overall anime will run for three seasons. The seasons adapt the original game's accompanying manga under the titles Episode of Heartslabyul, Episode of Savanaclaw, and Episode of Octavinelle. The anime's English dub debuted on Disney+ and Hulu on the same day the anime premiered. Takahiro Natori is serving as chief director and series script supervisor, and Shin Katagai is directing at Yumeta Company and Graphinica. Yoichi Kato is credited as the main writer. Hanaka Nakano and Akane Sato are designing the characters. Takumi Ozawa, the composer of the game, is also composing the music in the anime itself.
Nijimen's Chiikawa favorite character survey, held from July 29 to August 12, 2026, drew 1,335 votes across 42 characters. Chiikawa took first with 210 votes, followed by Hachiware with 190 and Usagi with 182. Raccoon, Shiisa, Kurimanjuu, and Momonga rounded out the top seven, with the full top 10 announced to commemorate the movie's release.
Seed Sparkle Lab released Star Sand Island on August 18. The life simulation game is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5, and it is included with Xbox and PC Game Pass. The full release adds online multiplayer for up to four players, expanded NPC affection systems, and date content for all 14 romanceable characters.
2K and Hangar 13 released The Man of Honor, the expansion for Mafia: The Old Country, on August 15. The DLC depicts Don Salieri's origins in 1905 Sicily. The four-game bundle Mafia: The Silent Oath Collection is discounted to about 6,500 yen on each platform until late August.
The special edition of the women's weekly magazine anan, issue 2509, will feature the film Chiikawa: The Movie - The Secret of Mermaid Island on its cover when it goes on sale August 26. The cover shows Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi embraced by Siren, a key character from the movie, with special processing that evokes the sea. The back cover features Shimajiro, a character whose popularity has grown since the film's release. The issue includes interviews with voice actors Aoki Haruka (Chiikawa), Tanaka Makoto (Hachiware), Ozawa Ari (Usagi), Suzuki Minori (Siren), and Mogami Tsuguo (Shimajiro), as well as director Oikawa Kei. A special bonus exclusive to this edition is a sticker sheet titled "Island Memories Full of Stickers," featuring iconic scenes from the film's island adventure. The magazine also includes a photo shoot of the Chiikawa characters from their appearance on the 2026 FNS Music Festival Summer. The special edition is priced at 1,300 yen and will be available at bookstores, convenience stores, and online bookstores nationwide.
Game Spark reviewed Island Beekeeper, a beekeeping survival game from Akuseru Studio that launched on PC via Steam on July 29, 2026. Players explore sky islands, collect queen bees, cultivate plants, and manage a large apiary to produce honey for a dying Earth. The game supports solo and online co-op play.
Idea Factory released a CG movie for the Nintendo Switch game Sullyland Nursery Rhyme on August 17, 2026. The movie shows actual gameplay footage, covering calm daily scenes and tense moments with the protagonist and target characters. It also reveals the ending theme Yūransen (Sightseeing Boat) for the first time. The game is a dark fantasy with suspense elements set in the religious city of Malenis, where protagonists join a life-threatening game run by a stuffed-animal-like creature named Shiro. It launches October 1.
This week's new game releases in Japan and North America are headlined by two major titles on August 20: the soulslike action RPG Mortal Shell II and the remake STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT. Mortal Shell II launches on Steam, PS Store, and Xbox Store for 6,480 yen, with Devout Edition early access starting August 17. It is set in a ruined world where the corpse of a fallen goddess became the foundation of faith; players become a Harbinger who dons the remains of warriors called Shells to inherit their abilities, combat styles, and memories. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is a complete remake of the 2009 Xbox 360 original, with characters, backgrounds, and event stills redrawn from line art and all in-game voices re-recorded. It is based on the STEINS;GATE ELITE scenario with adjusted pacing, and costs 6,380 yen on Steam, PS Store, and My Nintendo Store. Other notable releases this week include The Sinking City 2 and Starsand Island on August 18, plus Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost and RyzaChat: AI Ryza on August 20.
Bandai Spirits revealed the full lineup for Ichiban Kuji HUNTER×HUNTER GREED ISLAND 2, a no-loser lottery themed on the Greed Island arc. Prizes include figures of Gon, Killua, Hisoka, Razor, and Goreinu, plus a binder and ring set, spell cards, and a Last One prize featuring Biscuit Krueger in her muscular form. It launches August 29, 2026.
The official X account for 'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' released the non-credit opening video on August 13. Nagano, who handles the original work and screenplay, conceived the composition. The video pairs the original opening theme 'Kutsuzure' sung by Hachiware (CV: Seijin Tanaka) with scenes of daily life for Chiikawa and friends, including Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi, Momonga, Kurimanju, Rakko, Shisa, and Furuhonya, plus characters like Yoroi-san, 'Anoko,' and 'Dekatsuyo.'
APPLAND Inc. will exhibit at Comic Market 108 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15 and 16, 2026. The booth will sell cheerleader-themed goods for the four-member virtual group Tr!c trac, with members serving as virtual shopkeepers on a schedule. Pre-orders open August 15 on the APPLAND OFFICIAL SHOP.
Ubisoft has confirmed that Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands suffers performance issues on 12th-generation Intel CPUs and later, caused by Hyper-Threading effects. The company is investigating and will provide further information, but has not confirmed a fix. The issue has been known since around 2025 and persists after the August 7 update.
Weekly Shonen Jump announced a new bonus one-shot chapter for Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu's The Promised Neverland manga. The 36-page chapter, titled "War vs. Peace," is set after the main story and will appear in the magazine's next issue on August 24. The manga is marking its 10th anniversary this year.
BiteMe Games announced Desktop Island: Idle Together!, a desktop idle slow-life sim for PC via Steam, launching in December. It supports solo and up to five-player online co-op without a host, syncing shared island changes automatically. A playtest is live now through August 16.
Chiikawa: The Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island opened at No. 1 in Japan's attendance ranking with 1,508,500 viewers and 2.24 billion yen in its first three days. To mark the release, TVer is streaming up to 120 TV anime episodes free until August 23.
Rika Kinugawa, the voice actress behind Yugiri in Zombie Land Saga, announced on Saturday that she married a non-celebrity. She thanked fans and supporters in her statement. Fellow Zombie Land Saga cast member Minami Tanaka replied with congratulations. Kinugawa's other roles include Corinna in Ascendance of a Bookworm, Lummina in The Great Cleric, and Takako Chino in Orange.
BS12 Twelvi will broadcast eight Gundam works in eight consecutive weeks starting August 9, 2026, on its Sunday Anime Theater block. The lineup includes the free premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island, the three Zeta Gundam compilation films, and Char's Counterattack.
Vellichor Games released the two-player co-op puzzle adventure Together in Forgotten Lands on Steam on August 8. Players explore four biomes in ancient caves, solving puzzles designed for two. The game supports Japanese, and Chapter 1 is free. It is not a sequel to Together in Between.
ABEMA will broadcast 10 Disney classic films for free starting August 8, 2026. The lineup includes 'Snow White,' 'Cinderella,' 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'Mulan,' 'Lady and the Tramp,' '101 Dalmatians,' 'Alice in Wonderland,' 'Peter Pan,' 'Winnie the Pooh: Special Edition,' and 'High School Musical: The Movie.' During the summer vacation period from August 8 to 18, one work airs twice daily at 3 PM and 8 PM. A second run follows September 19 to 27.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' will hold IMAX early screenings from September 4 to 10, ahead of its September 11 release. The film also gets simultaneous release in six formats and nine versions, including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, MX4D, and 35mm, with special visuals released for each.
After the July 31 release of the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, concurrent player counts for the PC versions of Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales rose, according to SteamDB. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered went from 3,703 players on July 29 to 17,606 by August 5. The film's opening gross reached $927 million worldwide, second only to Avengers: Endgame's $1.2 billion, per Variety.
Billboard JAPAN's Hot Shot Songs chart for August 5 shows five tracks from the Chiikawa movie soundtrack occupying ranks 6 through 10. The soundtrack also placed second on the download album chart. The film has surpassed 4.4 billion yen at the box office.
Chiikawa Market announced sofubi figures of Siren and Shimajiro from the film 'Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu.' The Siren figure is about 23cm and comes with two mini mermaids, priced at 7,700 yen. The Shimajiro figure is about 15cm, priced at 4,950 yen. Both go on sale August 7 at 11:00 AM.
Sanrio Puroland will hold its 2026 Halloween event, "PUROMONSTERSCRAMBLE," from September 11 to November 3. The event is themed around a monster Halloween party with the concept "KAWAII x MONSTER HALLOWEEN," featuring Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Bad Badtz-Maru in fluffy monster costumes. The event includes the park's first collaboration with LABUBU, the character from POP MART, who will appear alongside the Sanrio characters in various content and goods. A new 360-degree immersive live show, "PUROMONSTERSCRAMBLE PARTY," will debut, featuring the monster Jack O'Happens voiced by Subaru Kimura, with LABUBU as a special guest. The show includes music by FAKE TYPE. and choreography by Harris. A DJ time segment, "PUROMONSTERSCRAMBLE DJ TIME!," will also be held for the first time. The popular attraction Sanrio Character Boat Ride will be offered as a horror version, "Noroware Pierrot," directed and supervised by the haunted house Obaken. Limited-time goods and food will be available throughout the event.
Developer KAIJIUUUUU announced Direland, a sandbox survival crafting game for PC via Steam. Players wake up with amnesia in a distant land, gathering materials, crafting, farming, and building while facing giant monsters whose attacks can reshape terrain. The release date is unannounced, but wishlisting is live on Steam.
At ChinaJoy 2026, the SIE-supported soulslike Daba: Land of Water Scar was playable again. The demo adds a three-choice weapon menu to highlight weapon-switching combos, a core combat feature. Parry and mask systems deepen the action. The staff plan to continue this approach in future versions.
Seed Sparkle Lab will launch Star Sand Island out of early access on August 18. The full release adds PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions alongside the existing PC and Xbox Series X|S editions. New features include four-player online multiplayer, expanded romance content for 14 characters, and the seasonal Pumpkin Carnival event.
Ubisoft is running a sale on Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands through August 17, dropping the base game to 330 yen, a 95% discount from its 6,600 yen list price, on both Steam and the Ubisoft Store. The Definitive Edition, which includes the season pass, is 75% off at 3,492 yen, while the sequel Ghost Recon Breakpoint is also 95% off at 462 yen. A six-game Ghost Recon Bundle, including the original 2001 title, is 90% off at 1,751 yen. The sale coincides with the August 6 release of the free major update "Last Rites," which adds a standalone mission set in a darker Bolivia where players track cult leader La Llorona. The update also brings 4K resolution and 60fps support to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, along with visual improvements and customizable gameplay options. A limited-time free play period for Wildlands and Breakpoint runs through August 10, and Ghost Recon Future Soldier is free on Ubisoft Connect until August 13. Ubisoft has also opened registration for an insider program for the next Ghost Recon title.
Independent creator Andyland released the point-and-click adventure game 'Endacopia' for PC via Steam on July 27. Within 24 hours, concurrent players exceeded 2,500 and have since stayed above 1,000. The game has 375 user reviews at the time of writing, 98 percent positive, earning a 'Very Positive' rating.
Developer Half Soup Labs and publisher Assemble Entertainment released a demo for the cave mining action adventure Glintseeker Island on Steam, now with Japanese language support. The game draws inspiration from Stardew Valley and the underground caverns of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. The demo includes two biome caves across 15 floors, eight village rebuilding quests, and pet care for the dog Shadow.
Ubisoft released the free update "Last Rites" for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands on August 7, 2026, as part of the Ghost Recon series' 25th anniversary. The update adds a new standalone mission set in territory controlled by the cult Los Penitentes, led by the vengeful La Llorona. Players can launch the mission directly from the main menu without clearing the main campaign. On PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the game now runs at 4K resolution and 60fps, with improved long-distance rendering, lighting, and shadows. New customization options include Ghost Parameters, HUD and Difficulty Options, and World and Session Settings, letting players adjust enemy firepower, vehicle durability, reload animations, and mission time of day. The popular Predator mission "The Jungle Moved" returns in the Caimanes province, rewarding players with the Predator Bio Mask, and the Predator Pack is back in the store. Battle Crates and Prestige Crates are no longer sold, with their items now available as Collections. A Definitive Edition bundles the base game, both season passes, and all DLC for new players.
City Connection announced that Jalecolle Famicom Edition Vol. 8, Rod Land, will launch on August 7 for 990 yen. Pre-orders are open on the Nintendo Store with a 10% discount until August 19. The Famicom port of the 1990 arcade game includes the overseas version and supports Rewind and Quick Save & Load.
505 Games released the first Q&A video for ION LANDS' life simulation adventure Nivalis Nights. The video introduces the game's relationship system and reveals a serial killer lurking in the city of Nivalis. Players can build relationships that become friendships, partnerships, rivalries, or romance. The game supports Japanese and launches September 30.
Discotek Media announced a large slate of Blu-ray releases at its Otakon panel on Saturday, including Digimon Frontier, Lupin III: Part II, Toradora!, Pani Poni Dash!, Outlanders, Samurai Pizza Cats, The Big O, Argento Soma, Tales of the Abyss, Infinite Ryvius, Memories, Patlabor TV and movies, Penguindrum, Lupin III: Zenigata and the 2 Lupins, and Digimon Movies Collection 3. The releases are planned for later this year.
AnimEigo announced five new home video licenses during its Otakon 2026 panel on Friday, all slated for Blu-ray release in 2027. The slate spans multiple genres and includes both previously released titles and a North American home video debut. Antique Bakery, the 12-episode 2008 adaptation of Fumi Yoshinaga's manga, will arrive on Blu-ray in 2027. Dog of Flanders: The Movie, the 1997 remake of the 1975 series, will receive a 4K restoration in late 2027 featuring both the uncut original and the edited Pioneer English dub with Robert Loggia. ReLIFE, the 2016 comedy series based on Yayoiso's manga, will get a new edition combining its 13-episode television run and four-episode OVA with subtitled and dubbed versions. Ruin Explorers: Fam & Ihrie, the four-part 1995 OVA directed by Takeshi Mori, will receive an HD restoration. Welcome to Irabu's Office, the 2009 Noitamina series directed by Kenji Nakamura at Toei Animation, will be released in North America on home video for the first time, with AnimEigo producing an English dub.
Parade will release a big plushie of Shimajiro from the currently screening film Chiikawa: The Movie - The Secret of Mermaid Island as a prize starting in early August 2026. The plushie stands about 43 cm tall and reproduces Shimajiro's sturdy build, including his signature apron that reads "Proud of Taste." The apron features a small pocket designed to hold chili peppers, a detail that has drawn praise from fans on social media for its faithfulness to the character. The reverse side of the plushie, described as a "sturdy back," has also attracted attention, with social media comments focusing on the plump appearance. Parade will roll out the prize sequentially at amusement facilities nationwide. In addition, a lottery campaign on the Parade Prize official X account offers a chance to win the plushie, with applications accepted until August 16 at 23:59. Fans have commented on the plushie's size, comparing it to a small newborn, and praised the craftsmanship of the pocket detail.
Bandai Candy will release the Chiikawa Character Paki Sashimata Version at confectionery sections of mass retailers nationwide on August 31, 2026. The product includes a sashimata, a pole weapon, for the Chiikawa and Hachiware characters, letting buyers pop the figures out of the package. The sashimata comes in two colors, pink and blue, and which one is included is a surprise until opening. The chocolate inside comes in four flavors, including muscat and strawberry milk, and the shapes cover eight characters total: Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi, Momonga, Kurimanju, Rakko, Shisa, and Furuhonya. The price is 248 yen including tax. The release follows a separate Parade prize line, the Movie Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island Subjugation Mascot, which launches in mid-August and features five characters, with Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Furuhonya holding subjugation poles and Usagi and Momonga equipped with bin yoyo. That mascot line includes a loop strap for attaching to bags.
Publisher PlayWay S.A. and developer Quest Craft announced Wasteland Gunsmith Simulator on July 28. The game is a post-apocalyptic gunsmith simulation for PC via Steam, with a release date still undecided. The Steam store page is live and currently accepting playtest participation requests, with the test date to be announced later. The store page also indicates Japanese language support is planned. Players operate a mobile workshop in the back of a camper van, traveling through a wasteland to settlements, trading posts, and lawless ruins. The core loop involves scavenging junk and parts, then using a modular crafting system to assemble handguns, rifles, shotguns, and melee weapons. Each interchangeable part alters a weapon's appearance, value, and performance, allowing for practical survival arms or eccentric junk-built pieces. Players can name and save blueprints, then refine them while unlocking new technologies. Clients include settlers, mercenaries, and gangs who bring weapons for repair, restoration, or custom orders. Work involves cleaning rust and dirt, swapping worn parts, repainting, and negotiating prices. As skill improves, clients become more demanding but rewards increase. Upgrading the camper van with new tools and equipment opens access to more dangerous regions with bigger payoffs.
Disney+ revealed the teaser visual and December streaming debut for Episode of Savanaclaw, the second season of the Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation series. The announcement was made on Monday, July 27, coinciding with the birthday of Savanaclaw Dorm head Leona Kingscholar. The first season, Episode of Heartslabyul, debuted in October 2025.
Anime News Network published the weekly roundup of North American anime and manga releases for July 19-25, 2026. The list includes 43 print manga volumes, 5 anime Blu-ray titles, and 10 digital manga releases, with Viz Media leading the slate of publishers.
Pocketpair Publishing announced on July 24, 2026, that it will publish Clicky Islands, a city-building simulation and incremental game hybrid developed by Polish indie studio Karrot Games. The game is set to launch on Steam sometime in 2026, and a demo is available now. Players take the role of a governor appointed by a king, traveling to procedurally generated islands to gather resources by clicking, then hiring residents to automate collection and development. Growth elements include a skill tree unlocked through repeated play, artifacts with special effects that can be found by exploring ancient ruins and crushing fossils at a researcher's workbench, and a perk system where fame earned on one island carries over to the next. The game has no time limits or sudden operations, allowing players to progress at their own pace. It will also be exhibited at ChinaJoy 2026 in Shanghai from July 31 to August 3, and now supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
The TV anime "Chiikawa" began free distribution on the commercial broadcasters' official streaming service TVer on July 24, 2026. The promotion commemorates the nationwide theatrical release of "Movie Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island," which opened the same day. Episodes 1 through 5 and the latest episode are always available for free. Episodes 6 through 63 became available on July 24, and episodes 64 through 120 will be added on August 8. All episodes are bundled into groups of 10 for the short-form series. The free viewing period runs through August 23, 2026. The anime is based on the manga by illustrator Nagano and airs within Fuji TV's "Mezamashi TV" program. The film follows Chiikawa and friends who receive an invitation to a mysterious island, where they encounter a giant Siren and uncover a hidden secret.
On July 22, 2026, Alche Inc. announced that Ryota Kohama, bassist of the rock band ONE OK ROCK, is launching a new project called "Melty Island" inside Fortnite. The island goes live on July 23 at 17:00 JST (some sources list 18:00 JST) and is free to play. Melty Island is a battle royale-style practice world where players fight 99 bots while exploring environments that feature original music and art. The project began from Ryota's desire for a personal practice space. It was built using Fortnite's Creative 2.0 mode and the Unreal Editor for Fortnite. The island's art comes from Swedish artist Emil Öhlund, who has previously done jacket art for ONE OK ROCK. Music was composed by Shuya Yamamoto, with vocals from SennaRin, Bonnie Fraser (Stand Atlantic), and Hoshikuma Minami. Creative direction is by Junji Kumahara of STUDIO KONBINI. The island includes multiple themed areas such as a glitch city, a monster-eroded district, and a factory zone. Players can stream and monetize gameplay footage. The project aims to connect games, music, and art, and is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Domkegames and pixelduckoo released the management and decoration simulation game "Cat Island" on Steam on July 21, 2026. The game is inspired by Japan's real "cat islands" and tasks players with building shops and arranging products on a floating island to attract feline visitors. Cats arrive with different desires: some want fresh sashimi, while others prefer tea and a sunny spot to nap. Players must observe each cat's behavior and stock items accordingly. Decorative items, including plants and figurines, are obtained through a gacha system, and over 100 types of decorations are available. The game includes four stages with distinct themes and goals, 17 types of buildings, a sandbox mode for freeform construction, and a decoration customization feature. The estimated playtime is 2 to 4 hours. The base price is 790 yen, with a 15% launch discount to 671 yen running until August 4. A demo version is also available on the Steam store page.
Parade is releasing two prize items for the movie "Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island," which opens July 24. The Siren Big Plushie and Aurora Beach Bag each come in two types. A social media campaign on the official Parade Prizes X account offers a chance to win a set of both plushie types. The items launch from late July.
Game Spark profiles the survival-crafting game Nova Lands, a peaceful planet-development title from Brazilian indie studio BEHEMUTT. The game, released in 2023 across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch, emphasizes automation and avoids forced boss fights. BEHEMUTT has now ended updates for Nova Lands and is working on a new project, Fourleaf Fields, a tiny-person perspective vegetable-growing game with a gossip-based story system.