Facts
- Announced
- a completely new title in the Langrisser series · 2026-07-16
- Noted
- will release on PC (Steam), iOS, and Android · 2026-07-16
- Noted
- hand-drawn art and music by Yasunori Nishiki · 2026-07-16
- Noted
- Developed by BlackJack Studio · 2026-07-16
- Noted
- The test version had no monetization, so characters come from story progression, subquest rewards, or token exchange. · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- Growth requires deploying in battle for experience. · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- Exploration spans a vast map with shops, treasure chests, subquests, puzzles, and collection items. · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- The art shifts from Satoshi Urushihara's taste to a retro Chinese PC game style · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- with battle presentation similar to Vanillaware titles. · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- The closed beta's lack of monetization and its emphasis on direct combat experience suggest Zlongame is steering the Langrisser series toward a buy-to-play RPG model. · 2026-08-28
- Release
- game · closed beta · 2026-08-28
- Release
- game · first closed beta test · China · 2026-08-09
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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.