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世界虚構管理連盟: WPCA

WPCA is an action game for PS5 and PC via Steam, scheduled for release in 2028. It supports solo play and online co-op for up to three players, and was most recently shown at Sony's State of Play broadcast on September 3, 2026.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Sep 9

WPCA, developed by 5minlab and published by Krafton, is an action game set in Seoul, South Korea. Players become young 'Isolators' from the Seoul branch of the World Fiction Management Federation, tasked with isolating 'Fictions,' supernatural horrors that invade reality. The game was announced on September 3, 2026, with a trailer shown during Sony's State of Play broadcast the same day.

The trailer opens with a horror tone but shifts to stylish battles against giant bosses, indicating action elements take priority. Gameplay details from the coverage mention players can step into enemy weak points instantly or lure giant monsters to targeted positions. Weapons and 'Core Interference Devices' are crafted from remnants of defeated monsters, allowing players to combine skills and equipment into distinct combat styles.

The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to three players, with seamless switching between modes. It is scheduled for release in 2028 on PS5 and PC via Steam. No specific release date was provided.

Key facts

Developer
5minlab ↗
Publisher
Krafton ↗
Setting
Seoul, South Korea ↗
Release window
2028 ↗
Platforms
PS5 and PC via Steam ↗
Play modes
Solo play and online co-op for up to three players ↗
Reveal event
Sony State of Play Japan broadcast on September 3, 2026 ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
game · 2026-09-03
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supports solo play and online co-op for up to 3 players · 2026-09-03
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Players become agents who isolate supernatural beings invading the real world. · 2026-09-03
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appeared at Sony's State of Play Japan event · 2026-09-03
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scheduled for release in 2028 on PS5 and PC via Steam · 2026-09-03
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Steam page opened months earlier · 2026-09-03
Release
game · 2028 · 2026-09-03

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All coverage

Sep 3

5minlab Announces Anomaly Isolation Action Game WPCA for PS5 and PC

Developer 5minlab announced World Fiction Management Alliance: WPCA on September 3. The action game supports solo play and online co-op for up to 3 players. Players become agents who isolate supernatural beings invading the real world. The game appeared at Sony's State of Play Japan event. It is scheduled for release in 2028 on PS5 and PC via Steam.

Sep 3

Krafton Unveils New 'WPCA' Trailer at State of Play, 2028 Release

Krafton showed the latest footage for the action RPG 'World Fiction Management Federation: WPCA' during Sony's State of Play broadcast on September 3, 2026. The game, developed by 5minlab, is set in Seoul, South Korea, where players take on the role of young 'Isolators' from the Seoul branch of the World Fiction Management Federation. Their mission is to isolate 'Fictions,' supernatural horrors that invade reality and threaten humanity. The trailer opens with a horror tone but shifts to stylish battles against giant bosses, suggesting the action elements take priority. The game is scheduled for release in 2028 on PC and PS5. Denfaminicogamer adds that players can step into enemy weak points instantly or lure giant monsters to targeted positions. Weapons and 'Core Interference Devices' are crafted from remnants of defeated monsters, allowing players to build combat styles by combining skills and equipment. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to three players, with seamless switching between the two modes.