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OFF
The OFF remake is available digitally on PC and Switch, with a physical edition and a premium Bad Human Edition preordering now for a September 3 release.
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Yomimono stories · updated
May 28
OFF, the freeware RPG originally released in 2008 by Mortis Ghost's Belgian team, received a remake that launched digitally for PC and Switch in March 2026. The remake features revamped battles, new areas, and new bosses. On May 28, 2026, Fangamer Japan opened preorders for a physical edition of the Switch version, set for release on September 3.
Two physical versions are available. The standard package includes the game, an instruction manual, and a "Memories of the Park" commemorative art card. The Fangamer Japan-exclusive Bad Human Edition adds a Batter bobblehead doll, a set of six tarot-style cards in a foil-stamped passport case, and a 16-page prequel comic titled "OF" by original creator Mortis Ghost. The physical edition supports Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Select retailers including Animate and Amazon Japan offer store-specific purchase bonuses such as can badges, can magnets, acrylic keychains, bromide prints, and purification stickers.
The other two stories in the cluster are unrelated to OFF. One covers the release of Coffee Talk Tokyo, a spin-off developed by Chorus Worldwide. The other covers the Akane-Banashi anime, which premiered in April 2026 and streams on YouTube and Netflix. Neither story provides information about OFF.
Key facts
- Original release year
- 2008 ↗
- Original creator
- Mortis Ghost ↗
- Remake digital release date
- March 2026 ↗
- Remake platforms
- PC and Switch ↗
- Physical edition release date
- September 3 ↗
- Physical edition languages
- Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese ↗
- Bad Human Edition contents
- Batter bobblehead doll, six tarot-style cards in a foil-stamped passport case, and a 16-page prequel comic titled "OF" by Mortis Ghost ↗
Timeline
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sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every
fact links the story it came from.
Facts
- Release
- game · 2026-09-03 · Japan · 2026-05-28
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All coverage
8h ago
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Jul 5
Kervan Games opened the Steam store page for its new PC horror game 'Off Tape: Welcome', a first-person title set in a record store where players seal human emotions into media and sell them. The game launches in November 2026 with 11 language options. Players must identify and deal with hostile entities, ghosts, and higher beings using a shotgun, camera, or evacuation. The story runs about 5-6 hours and features multiple endings.
Jul 4
The developer of Project Winter released a dev diary for the new social deduction game 4 Penny Coffins, set in 1888 London. Players investigate Jack the Ripper's murders across three phases. The diary focuses on the investigation phase, where evidence is a physical item that can be hidden or tampered with, and the Ripper can interfere with clues.
Jul 2
Aniplex revealed a new visual and announced that the 'Wazamonogatari: Karen Ogre' episode of the MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season anime will debut in winter 2026. Akiyuki Simbo returns as chief director, Midori Yoshizawa directs at SHAFT. The episode continues the franchise's Off & Monster Season, which began streaming in July 2024 on ABEMA and Crunchyroll.
Jul 1
Chorus Worldwide Games released the official accolade trailer for 'Coffee Talk Tokyo' on July 1, 2026. The trailer compiles praise from multiple media outlets, including Game*Spark, which called the game "an unforgettable work." The adventure game is set in a Tokyo café where the player serves drinks to customers, including humans, yokai, and ghosts. It is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
Jun 27
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Jun 21
A live-action film adaptation of Coffee's manga "Wandance" has been announced, with JO of the nine-member boy group &TEAM starring as protagonist Kabo (Kaboku Kotani). The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026. The story follows Kabo, a young man who struggles with a stutter and suppresses his feelings to avoid standing out, until he meets Hikari Wanda, who dances freely without caring what others think. Inspired by her, Kabo enters the world of dance as a novice. The manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project. He commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, known for "Yukiko a.k.a.," with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi. Dance supervision is handled by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. Filming took place in winter 2025, and the film is currently in post-production. The production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.
Jun 19
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Jun 18
The music video for YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD,' the theme song for the anime 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season,' has surpassed 100 million cumulative views. The song was released in July 2024 and was based on short stories by Nisio Isin. Related videos, including TikTok user content, have reached 900 million total views. YOASOBI also announced a limited edition EP 'THE BOOK for' releasing June 26, 2026, and an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.
Jun 17
Bushiroad held a preview event for the Palworld Official Card Game (Palworld OCG) at Card Game Fest 2026 in Tokyo on May 3 and 4, ahead of its July 30 release. Bushiroad President Takaaki Kidani personally explained the rules to attendees. The two-player card game uses a 50-card deck plus a separate 10-card Soul deck. Souls serve as the cost to play cards, and players gain two additional Souls each turn. The preview used a shortened three-life format instead of the standard ten. During play, the first player summoned a cost-2 Pal on turn one, while the second player, starting with one extra Soul, could field a cost-2 Pal and counterattack. By turn two, each player had four or five Souls, enabling cost-4 Pals and Building cards like the Primitive Furnace, which reduces Gear costs. A Quick mechanic allows players to interrupt attacks by playing a card from hand. The preview ended before a winner was decided. The game will launch with booster packs at 440 yen each and two types of trial decks at 1,980 yen each.
Jun 16
Oro Interactive released the first-person horror adventure game 'MOLE' on Steam on June 15, 2026. Developed by Off Black Creations, the game is priced at 1,500 yen, with a 10% launch discount running until June 30. Players take the role of a navigator aboard a massive post-war drilling vessel called the 'Mole,' descending into an underground Slavic region to trace a mysterious signal. The crew has vanished, and the drill is silent. Gameplay involves operating levers, switches, and machinery to repair broken systems, with no tutorials or objective markers. As players progress, they collect memory fragments that reveal the story and the fate of the missing crew. The game is described as a psychological horror about madness, faith, and the 'abyss' people dig into themselves. A launch trailer shows eerie ship interiors and surreal landscapes. On Steam, the game has earned a 'Very Positive' rating, with 96% of 150 user reviews positive at the time of reporting. The estimated playtime is 4 to 5 hours.
Jun 12
A new short PV for the TV anime "Victoria with a Full Hand" titled "Victoria and Nonna Chapter" has been released, depicting the meeting and family bond between Victoria and Nonna. A special pre-broadcast program with a pre-screening of episodes 1 and 2 and a talk session with the cast will stream on YouTube on June 27. The anime begins airing on July 7.
Jun 12
Organizer Geoff Keighley announced that Summer Game Fest 2026 became the most-watched edition of the event to date, with 62 million livestreams and a peak concurrent viewership of 6.7 million. All key metrics grew by double digits year over year, with approximately 23% growth compared to 2025.
Jun 10
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Jun 9
Konami's eFootball Kick-Off! for Nintendo Switch 2 launched June 4, 2026, to a Metacritic score of 75 from 16 reviews. Critics highlight the removal of gacha elements and in-app purchases, accessible gameplay, and affordable price, though some note thin content.
Jun 9
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Jun 7
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Jun 6
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Jun 5
KADOKAWA released the full-color manga adaptation 'Coffee Talk Refill' on June 5, 2026. The volume, by D.kijima with original work by Toge Productions and supervision by Chorus Worldwide, covers daily lives and behind-the-scenes stories from 'Coffee Talk' 1 and 2, including new illustrations. It costs 1,320 yen and contains game spoilers. Three Nijisanji VTubers provided recommendation comments.
Jun 5
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Jun 3
Konami releases eFootball Kick-Off! on June 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2 at 3,850 yen. The game is the first standalone title since the series rebranded from Winning Eleven to eFootball. It targets beginners with simplified controls, assist functions, and a 5-a-side mode. Single-player modes include World Tour, Rebound Ball, and Football Relay.
Jun 2
Publisher Oro Interactive and developer Off Black Creations have announced that the psychological horror game 'MOLE' will launch on Steam on June 16. The game places players in the role of a navigator piloting a malfunctioning giant drilling vessel called the 'Mole' through an underground descent, with no tutorial or hand-holding guidance. Players must repair the vessel's broken systems and learn its operation through trial and error while listening to the voices of dead crew members and chasing a mysterious signal from the depths. The story explores themes of loss, guilt, and confronting one's own failures, with fragmented memories surfacing as the player descends. The game's demo, released on January 29, has already received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with 96% positive reviews out of 138 total, praised for its art style and the tactile feel of operating machinery in a confined space. The Swedish four-person development team Off Black Creations emphasizes immersive experiences that trust the player, while Oro Interactive has previously handled titles like 'Super Battle Golf' and 'Roadside Research'.
May 31
Game Spark published its weekly roundup of new game releases for the week of June 1 to June 6, 2026. The list covers releases across Windows PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with separate schedules for Japan and North America. Major titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, launching June 3 on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; Gothic 1 Remake, arriving June 6 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; The 7th Guest Remake, out June 4 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; and eFootball Kick-Off!, also releasing June 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable releases include House Flipper Remastered Collection, River City Saga: Journey to the West, TETRIS THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-, and multiple smaller indie titles. The roundup also lists several games launching across multiple platforms on the same day, such as the Kunio-kun title River City Saga: Journey to the West and the villain-reincarnation game Villain Reincarnation.
May 28
Fangamer Japan opened preorders on May 28 for the physical edition of the OFF remake on Nintendo Switch, with a September 3 release date. Two versions are available: a standard package and a Fangamer Japan-exclusive Bad Human Edition. The standard package includes the game, an instruction manual, and a "Memories of the Park" commemorative art card. The Bad Human Edition adds a Batter bobblehead doll, a set of six tarot-style cards in a foil-stamped passport case, and a 16-page prequel comic titled "OF" by original creator Mortis Ghost. OFF is a freeware RPG originally released in 2008 by Mortis Ghost's Belgian team. The remake, which features revamped battles, new areas, and new bosses, launched digitally for PC and Switch in March 2026. The physical edition supports Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Select retailers including Animate, Amazon Japan, and others offer store-specific purchase bonuses such as can badges, can magnets, acrylic keychains, bromide prints, and purification stickers.
May 28
Chorus Worldwide released Coffee Talk Tokyo on May 21, 2026, for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Xbox One. The spin-off moves the coffee shop from Seattle to an alternative 2026 Tokyo where humans, yokai, and gods coexist. Toge Productions, the original developer, now supervises while Chorus handles primary development. The game introduces a barista assistant named Vin and a new cast of regulars.
May 22
The Akane-Banashi anime has released a preview for its 8th episode ahead of its May 23, 2026 debut. The series premiered on April 4, 2026, and streams on YouTube and Netflix worldwide. The anime adapts the manga by writer Yuki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue, which began in 2022 and has 17 volumes. Viz Media publishes the English version. The anime is directed by Ayumu Watanabe, with scripts overseen by Michihiro Tsuchiya. Yu Harima is assistant director, and Kii Tanaka handles character designs and chief animation direction. Production is by ZEXCS. The Japanese cast includes Anna Nagase as Akane Osaki, Takuya Eguchi as Karashi Nerimaya, Rie Takahashi as Hikaru Koragi, and others. Netflix also recently revealed additional English dub cast members for the third episode. The story follows Akane Osaki, a high school student who secretly takes rakugo lessons from her father's former teacher, Shiguma Arakawa, and begins her climb from opening act to headliner.