Uta Macross Rhythm Game Revival Heads to iOS, Android, Steam
The revived Uta Macross returns as an offline, rebuilt game with Japanese and English support, carrying over content from the live service that ended in 2022.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
AUGUST Inc. announced it is developing a revival version of the Macross rhythm game Uta Macross: Smartphone De Culture for release on iOS, Android, and Steam next spring. A crowdfunding campaign launches on Campfire Thursday with a 30 million yen goal to fund development and additional content.
AUGUST Inc. revealed on Friday that it is rebuilding the Macross franchise's first rhythm game, originally a live service that shut down in June 2022, as a playable offline release. The new version, titled Uta Macross, targets iOS, Android, and Steam for a spring launch and will support Japanese and English.
The company plans a crowdfunding campaign on the Japanese Campfire site starting Thursday, seeking 30 million yen (about US$190,000) over 54 days to help with development and fund extra songs, supported platforms, and other content.
The standard edition will include 50 songs, over 1,000 Plate illustrations of 4-star rarity or higher, more than 20 outfits per singer, and a completely free-to-play gacha system. DLC will add remaining songs from the original live service, along with select additional Plates and outfits. Controls designed for smartphones will be redesigned to support mouse and keyboard.
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- Anime News Network News Uta Macross Rhythm Game Launches Project for Offline Version