4d ago
AUGUST Inc. announced on September 3 that it is developing Uta Macross, a buy-to-play rhythm game based on the smartphone title Uta Macross: Smartphone De Culture, which ended service in 2022. The game is planned for Steam, iOS, and Android with a release around spring 2027. A crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE runs from September 10 at 20:00 through October 31 at 23:59, with funds going toward platform expansion and new song additions via DLC. The base package includes roughly 50 songs, more than 1,000 plates of rarity ★4 or higher, and over 20 costumes per singer, all available from the start. The gacha for raising plate rarity is free with unlimited pulls, switched to a box gacha type for easier completion. Development is handled by xeen, which worked on the original service version, with Big West and DeNA cooperating. Producer Hiroshi Hirono said the project began from fan requests for a revival after service ended. Macross series creator Shoji Kawamori also commented on the project's start.
Aug 5
At FGO Fes. 2026, the Witch on the Holy Night anime film revealed a double visual drawn by Type-Moon and ufotable. The original visual novel's smartphone version will release on November 20, the same day as the film's opening in Japan. The film features returning cast members.
Jul 21
Developer OwataStudio opened the Steam store page for its psychological horror adventure game 'Smartphone' on July 21, 2026. The game, originally released for browsers on unityroom on May 13, 2026, is being remade for PC via Steam. In 'Smartphone', protagonist Shinya Komatsu wakes up trapped in a dark, unfamiliar locked room with no memory of how he got there. The only object available is a smartphone, which players must operate to search for clues and escape. The Steam version revises the story, presentation, and controls compared to the browser original. While content up to ending 5 remains the same, the remake doubles the number of endings and adds new developments and conclusions. New apps not present in the browser version have also been added. The game is scheduled for release approximately one month from the store page opening. The browser version remains available for free on unityroom.