Code Vein II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and Makaism: Frenzy of the Netherworld for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Switch are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases.
Also due out this week are the mystery adventure games Dark Auction for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC, and DUSK INDEX: GION for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC.
Get the full list of this week’s Japanese game releases below. It should be noted that Gematsu will receive a small percentage of money from purchases made through Play-Asia links. You can also save five percent with our multi-use “GEMATSU2025” coupon code.
Physical and Digital
- Amber Alert Director’s Cut (PS5) – Already available digitally worldwide.
- Limited Edition (PS5)
- Caravan Sandwitch (PS5, Switch) – Already available digitally worldwide.
- Card-en-Ciel – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) – Launching digitally worldwide.
- Limited Edition (Switch 2)
- Chrono Ark Deluxe Edition (Switch) – Launching digitally worldwide.
- Code Vein II (PS5) – Launching worldwide.
- Limited Edition (PS5)
- Limited Edition with Figure (PS5)
- Super Special Edition (PS5)
- North American Version
- Standard Edition (PS5, Xbox Series)
- Ultimate Edition (PS5, Xbox Series)
- European Version (PS5, Xbox Series)
- Asian Version
- Dark Auction (PS5, Switch) – Launching digitally worldwide.
- Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection! (Switch)
- DreadOut Remastered Collection (PS5, Switch) – Already available digitally worldwide.
- DUSK INDEX: GION (Switch) – Launching worldwide.
- DYNAMIC CHORD feat. apple-polisher Remaster edition (Switch)
- Glass Heart Princess for Nintendo Switch (Switch)
- Special Edition (Switch)
- Kigetsu no Yoru (Switch)
- Makaism: Frenzy of the Netherworld (PS5, Switch 2, Switch) – Game-key card on Switch 2.
- Ouchi de Amaeru Shakaijin Kanojo no Renai Moyou (Switch)
- Limited Edition (Switch)
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle (PS5, PS4, Switch)
- School Girlfriend 2 Serika Love Box (Switch)
- 3-Piece Set (Switch)
- Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jikentan Collection Part II (Switch)
- Parts I and II Complete Set (Switch)
Digital-Only
- The 9th Charnel (PS5, Xbox Series, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Cairn (PS5, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Code Vein II (Xbox Series, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Core Keeper (Switch 2) – Launching worldwide.
- Dark Auction (PC [Steam]) – Launching digitally worldwide.
- Dispatch (Switch 2, Switch) – Launching worldwide.
- Don’t Stop, Girlypop! (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Drop Duchy: Complete Edition (Xbox Series, PC [Microsoft Store]) – Launching worldwide.
- DUSK INDEX: GION (PS5, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Echoes of Elysium Early Access (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- FRONT MISSION 3: Remake (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC [Steam, GOG]) – Launching worldwide.
- GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition (Switch 2) – Launching worldwide.
- I Hate This Place (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PC [Steam, Epic Games Store]) – Launching worldwide.
- Highguard (PS5, Xbox Series, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- KOKUTOTO (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- NAMAKORIUM Early Access (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Nova Antarctica (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Ouchi de Amaeru Shakaijin Kanojo no Renai Moyou (PC [Steam])
- Rightfully, Beary Arms (Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Run for Money: Hunter vs. Runner! Which Side Will You Win? (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Switch 2 and Switch versions also launching worldwide.
- Speedball (PS5, Xbox Series, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Umami Grove (PS VR2) – Launching worldwide.
The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch titles listed above can be purchased through Japanese PlayStation Network and Nintendo accounts using prepaid cards:
- PlayStation Store cards (yen): 1,100 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 10,000
- Nintendo eShop cards (yen): 1,000 / 1,500 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 9,000
Demos, DLC, Updates, etc.
- BALL x PIT “The Regal Update” (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, PC)
- Core Keeper “Void & Voltage” Update (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
- Dark Auction Demo (PS5)
- Freestyle Football 2 Closed Beta Test (PS5, Xbox Series)
- Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Update “Ares & Fabled Seed DLC” (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, PC)
- Nioh 3 Demo (PS5, PC)
- Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Expansion “Fantastical Parade” (iOS, Android)