Nippon Ichi Software Unveils Exciting Future Projects
At the recent Untitled// program by Nippon Ichi Software, the company shared thrilling announcements about upcoming titles. The studio is actively developing five distinct projects, promising fresh gaming experiences for fans and newcomers alike.[Thanks, 4Gamer!]
Project Curse: A Dark Adventure Awaits
First on the docket is Project Curse, a turn-based RPG that immerses players in a town afflicted by dark curses. Your character, an adventurer, will journey through perilous dungeons filled with challenging monsters, hidden traps, and precious treasures. The game promises rogue-like elements, demanding strategic thinking: players must decide how long to endure the curse before retreating to town. Notably, if you return and manage to purify the curse, you can harness its power to enhance your character’s abilities. Set to launch in 2025, this title will be available on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
Project Gobble: Side-Scrolling Action with a Twist
Project Gobble offers a unique aesthetic inspired by American comic art styles. This side-scroller action game was a highlight from the Nippon Ichi Project Festival, an internal competition that birthed the idea. The development manager, relatively new to the company, emerged as the winner of the festival. Players assume the role of a boy who discovers a talking sickle. After vanquishing foes, this magical weapon can absorb their powers, enriching the gameplay experience. Scheduled for release on PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2025, this project should pique the interest of action game enthusiasts.
Project Kyouran: A Mercenary’s Challenge
Project Kyouran takes players on an action-packed RPG adventure as a mercenary navigating a world populated by various monstrous foes. This game boasts a development team experienced from the celebrated Disgaea series, including the character designer and composer. Players will utilize an array of weapons and combat techniques to defeat each monster and face a formidable boss at the end of every level. Slated for release in 2026, it will be available on PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
Project Renzu: A Horror Adventure Unfolds
Prepare for a spine-chilling experience with Project Renzu, a horror adventure game centered on the theme of curses. Players take on the role of a writer for an occult magazine who ventures to a notorious supernatural hotspot only to become cursed themselves. With a dire countdown to their demise looming, they must solve intricate puzzles to lift the curse before time runs out. This title is expected to launch in Summer 2025 for PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
Project Shinigami Hime: A Journey Through Trauma
Project Shinigami Hime continues the legacy of Nippon Ichi Software’s storytelling with its third installment following titles like The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince and The Cruel King and the Great Hero. Set in a visually enchanting world reminiscent of a picture book, this action-adventure game follows young girls grappling with trauma as they navigate a strange library within a surreal picture book environment. This title is anticipated for release on PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
What’s Next?
As more information becomes available about these exciting projects, fans can expect updates soon. Notably, Project Renzu is poised to be the first to debut among this lineup, thanks to its defined release window.
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