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Independent developer lane released the walking simulator 'nophenia' on Steam on June 26. The game has quickly gained high praise, with 96% positive reviews out of 393 as of writing. Players explore low-polygon strange spaces that mix surreal beauty with nostalgic, eerie liminal environments.
Union Creative is accepting reservations for two versions of an Azur Lane Shira 1/6 scale figure: a Light Equipment Ver. and a Heavy Equipment Ver. The Heavy Equipment Ver. includes rigging parts that bring the total width over 40 cm. Reservations close July 27, with the Light Equipment Ver. shipping in December 2026 and the Heavy Equipment Ver. in April 2027.
Wonderplanet announced on June 22, 2026, that founder Tomoki Tsunekawa resigned as President and CEO due to health reasons, becoming Director and Founder. Akinori Sato, formerly Director, COO, and CFO, succeeded him as President and CEO. Sato outlined three focus areas for the next three years: expanding major IP collaborations, restarting original title development, and refining the hybrid casual platform SEED.
Yostar announced on June 19 that the real event "AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES." commemorating the 9th anniversary of the smartphone game Azur Lane will be held on September 5 and 6, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall. The event is themed around sound and is divided into two sections. The Festival Arena at Triangle Square will feature a stage for live performances and talks, plus a free-entry area with original food, drinks, and merchandise. The Sound Museum at Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall is an interactive space where attendees can experience attractions using music and voices. On both days, a special live concert called "AZUR LANE SPECIAL MUSI9 LIVE" will take place. The first lineup of performers includes Masayoshi Oishi, Yui Ishikawa, Konomi Suzuki, Yui Sakakibara, May'n, Beverly, and others, split across two days. Premium tickets, priced at 12,000 yen and including early entry and reserved seating for the live and an official broadcast, are available via lottery through the YoStation app until July 5. Regular tickets will go on sale in early August for 3,500 yen.
Azur Lane announced the "AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES." event for September 5-6, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall. The 9th anniversary celebration emphasizes sound, featuring a live concert with performers including May'n, Masayoshi Oishi, and others. Tickets are 3,000 yen for regular admission and 12,000 yen for premium access.
Outer Planet Studios announced that Fight or Flight, a free-to-play PvPvE shooter on Steam, will be discontinued soon. The game features battle royale, extraction, deathmatch, and team deathmatch modes, with solo play against bots. Developer Jonathan could no longer maintain it. Players who add it to their library can still download and play it after delisting.
AniGame is producing a 1/6 scale figure of Azur Lane's I-404 in the Gorgeous, Beni no Mai Ver. design. The figure is displayed suspended by ropes, with PVC rope integrally molded to the body and braided cords for hanging. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi, with a standard edition at 24,750 yen and a special edition with a display case at 31,680 yen. Release is scheduled for July 2027.
Hayabusa announced the full version of the free music game CoLane will launch on Steam in 2026. The game features six keys with lane-switching spotlights that let players press any key in a colored group to hit notes. The full version will include over 40 songs, adding 30 from public recruitment to the test version's 10.
GungHo revealed Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, a sequel to its 2020 free-to-play Switch game, during a Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday. The game is set for a spring 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2 and introduces the series' first open world, along with new traversal abilities and co-op play.
Frontier Developments released a gameplay trailer for Planet Zoo 2 during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The sequel adds fully aquatic species and flying animals, letting players build custom zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. It is scheduled for release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo, held on June 6, 2026, featured a wide array of new figure prototypes and painted samples from Good Smile Company. The event included first-time exhibitions of polyester and polyurethane figures from 'New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt,' a color sample of Cutie Honey from 'Cutie Honey Nova,' and figures from 'City the Animation' featuring Minami Mitori, Niikura, and Izumi Wako. In the game titles category, new items included a Nendoroid of Hideo Kojima, painted samples of Tidus and Yuna from 'Final Fantasy X,' and figures from 'Fate/Grand Order,' 'Steins;Gate,' and 'Bunny Garden 2.' The social game edition showcased numerous figures from 'Azur Lane,' including Howden Leeuw, New Jersey, Taihou, and Mogador, as well as items from 'Uma Musume: Pretty Derby' and 'Fate/Grand Order.' The event also displayed 'POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS' figures of Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from 'Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition' and a prototype from 'Mononoke the Movie: The Medicine Seller.'
Frontier Developments announced on May 28, 2026, that Planet Zoo 2, the sequel to the 2019 zoo management simulation game, will launch on October 13, 2026, for PC (Steam and Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are now open. The game introduces fully aquatic species and flying animals for the first time in the series, along with customizable aquariums and aviaries. A new conservation feature lets players restore wildlife sanctuaries and release animals into natural environments. The sequel also includes updated graphics, dynamic water physics, and animal AI that reflects mood. Four new architectural themes and five from the original game are available for zoo building. Game modes include Career, Franchise, and Sandbox, plus cross-platform blueprint sharing via the Frontier Workshop. The Standard Edition costs 6,200 yen on Steam and Epic Games, and around 5,600 yen on console stores. The Deluxe Edition is 8,000 yen on PC and 7,700 yen on consoles. The original Planet Zoo and its DLC are on sale until June 5. More details are expected at the Wholesome Games showcase on June 6 and the PC Gaming Show on June 7.
A 1/7 scale figure of Shinano from Azur Lane in her Silver Palanquin of Slumber outfit is now available for pre-order at Rakuten Books. The figure includes an LED acrylic display case in a special edition and a separate display case option. The figure features a pearl-like paint finish, an interchangeable excited face part, and detailed sculpting of her hair, costume, and nine tails.
Vertex Zero and Red Dunes Games released an extended trailer for Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World at the AG French Direct event. The cosmic horror Gothic sci-fi Metroidvania is set in 2997 and follows traveler Aplanik seeking an ancient artifact. It features psychic combat, a deep growth system, and detailed pixel art. The game launches spring 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.