Aug 28
Zlongame's new Langrisser: Sword of the Sea held a small closed beta. The test version had no monetization, so characters come from story progression, subquest rewards, or token exchange. Growth requires deploying in battle for experience. Exploration spans a vast map with shops, treasure chests, subquests, puzzles, and collection items. The art shifts from Satoshi Urushihara's taste to a retro Chinese PC game style, with battle presentation similar to Vanillaware titles.
Aug 9
Inside highlights three mobile games not yet released in Japan. Langrisser: Sword of the Sea holds its first closed beta test in China, Bell of Time releases its first gameplay PV, and One Piece: Gathering is announced as a team battle action game. Each faces distinct challenges in the Chinese market.
Jul 16
Extreme and Zlongame have announced Langrisser: Sword of the Sea, a completely new title in the Langrisser series. Developed by BlackJack Studio, the team behind Langrisser Mobile, it will release on PC (Steam), iOS, and Android. The game features hand-drawn art and music by Yasunori Nishiki. The series began in 1991 on the Mega Drive, and Langrisser Mobile has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide.
Jul 14
Satoshi Urushihara's first art collection in about 10 years, 'Satoshi Urushihara Art Collection -GLOSS & SHADOW-', will be released on September 28, 2026, by Frontier Works. The book contains over 130 illustrations from 2015 onward, including Langrisser and Monthly Young King works, plus new drawings. A reprint of his 1994 collection 'Satoshi Urushihara Cell Works' also ships that day. An exhibition in Shibuya and Hiroshima will feature cels, merchandise, and autograph sessions, but is restricted to adults.