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4Game<\/a>r.net has published the 2026 edition<\/a> of its annual end-of-year interviews with Japanese game creators. The website interviewed 194 creators this year, several of which tease new titles and announcements to come in 2026. <\/p>\n

Get the notable tidbits below.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Arc System Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kenji Satou<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for River City: Rival Showdown<\/em>, River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cThank you greatly for the support you\u2019ve shown towards our company\u2019s titles. 2026 will be the Kunio-kun<\/em> 40th anniversary commemoration year. I\u2019d like to make it a year we can celebrate together with everyone who has supported the series<\/a> thus far. Please continue to give us your support and patronage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 RS34<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daisuke Nagata<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for Karous<\/em>, Radirgy<\/em>, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2026, I\u2019d like to consciously seek out new encounters and challenges. As for our next work, I can\u2019t say anything yet, but we\u2019re preparing various things, including app<\/a>roaches different from before, so I\u2019d be happy if you could look forward to it!!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Idea Factory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hikaru Yasui<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters<\/em>, MADO MONOGATARI: Fia and the Wondrous Academy<\/em>, Touhou Spell Carnival<\/em>, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you so much to all of the fans who have supported the Neptunia<\/em> series! The excitement surrounding its 15th anniversary year in 2025 far exceeded our development team\u2019s expectations. It was none other than the fans who continued to send us their passion, love, and support, who made this year the best one yet, and for that, we are truly grateful from the bottom of our hearts. The power we received has undoubtedly become a great source of strength for our next step.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd now, it is finally 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe sincerely hope to further accelerate the excitement of this commemorative year and finally deliver the long-awaited latest numbered entry in the Neptunia<\/em> series that everyone has been eagerly anticipating. With a \u2018prayer\u2019 to deliver the best game possible, Tsunako and the rest of the staff are currently hard at work in development with the goal of exceeding everyone\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease look forward to a new Hyperdimension story in 2026, and we sincerely ask for your continued support!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 ATLUS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shinjirou Takata<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Devil Survivor<\/em> series, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE<\/em>, Shin Megami Tensei V<\/em>, and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe released RAIDOU Remastered<\/em> in June 2025 and Persona 3 Reload<\/em> for Switch 2 in October, and we\u2019re now at a point where things like demo releases and patch support have finally settled down\u2026 or so we thought. It looks like it may be a little while longer before I can report anything next.\u201d<\/p>\n

Atsushi Nomura<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for Persona 4 Golden<\/em> remastered, Persona 5 Tactica<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cCounting back to Revelations: Persona<\/em>, which first released in 1996, the Persona<\/em> series will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. I would like to express my gratitude to those who have supported us for a long time, as well as to those who have newly discovered Persona<\/em>, and I hope to make it a year in which Persona<\/em> can reach even those who have not yet experienced it. I\u2019d love for us to build the excitement together with everyone. We\u2019ve also received a lot of support for Persona 4 Revival<\/em>. We\u2019re very much looking forward to the day we can make another announcement, so please continue to give us your support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kazuhisa Wada<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for Persona 5 Royal<\/em>, Persona 3 Reload<\/em>, Persona 5: The Phantom X<\/em>, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Persona<\/em> series will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. As a token of our gratitude to everyone, we\u2019re preparing a wide variety of initiatives on a global scale, so please look forward to them\u2026! Additionally, we believe there will be opportunities in 2026 to talk about future developments for the series. Preparations are steadily coming together, and all of us at ATLUS will be giving it our all to build excitement around Persona<\/em>, so we sincerely ask for your continued support\u2026!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Inti Creates<\/strong><\/p>\n

Takuya Aizu<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Azure Striker Gunvolt <\/em>series, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon<\/em> series, Grim Guardians<\/em> series, Card-en-Ciel<\/em>, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIn the second half of 2026, we\u2019re preparing to announce new developments in the Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX<\/em> series, and we\u2019re also moving forward behind the scenes on new titles that we can\u2019t yet talk about here. We\u2019ll continue pushing ahead with development every day so that we can deliver some surprising announcements in 2026, so please look forward to further updates!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hajime Chikami<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Demon Gaze<\/em> series, Spirit Hunter<\/em> series, Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNext year, we will release Demon Kill Demon<\/em>, our first new dungeon RPG in some time. It is set in a world five years after the events of Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi<\/em>. It\u2019s a fairly dark title aimed at core players, but we\u2019re also taking on new challenges to make it even more satisfying. We also have developments planned for Monkarufanta: The Hero and the Crystal Girl<\/em> and the Spirit Hunter<\/em> horror adventure series, so we appreciate your continued support next year as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 M2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Naoki Horii<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for Night Striker GEAR<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNext year marks the 10th anniversary of M2\u2019s publishing brand, M2ShotTriggers. A lot can happen over 10 years, and we\u2019d like to deliver as much of everything we\u2019ve been stockpiling as possible to everyone. With all the sneak peeks and things we\u2019ve already shared, it might end up being the most information-packed year we\u2019ve ever had\u2026 or so I believe. Honestly, it\u2019s gotten to the point where we\u2019re wondering if we\u2019ll need to adjust our release schedule, because it kind of feels like we\u2019ve saved up way too much.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Koei Tecmo Games \/ Gust<\/strong><\/p>\n

Junzo Hosoi<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Atelier<\/em> series)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2026, the Gust brand will continue to take on various challenges. We\u2019re taking on not only the Atelier<\/em> series, but also fresh new titles, so please look forward to them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Koei Tecmo Games \/ Team NINJA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fumihiko Yasuda<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Nioh<\/em> series, NINJA GAIDEN<\/em>, Rise of the Ronin<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, several new Team NINJA titles will be released, including Nioh 3<\/em> on February 6 and FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE<\/em> on March 12, so please be sure to check them out! We\u2019ll also be sharing news<\/a> on new titles and series that are sure to delight our fans, so please look forward to that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 CyberConnect2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiroshi Matsuyama<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the\u00a0Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm<\/em> series,\u00a0Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot<\/em>, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba \u2013 The Hinokami Chronicles<\/em> series, the\u00a0.hack<\/em> series, the Fuga: Melodies of Steel<\/em> series)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cCyberConnect2 will celebrate its 30th anniversary! The company was founded on February 16, 1996, so 2026 will mark 30 years. We\u2019ll also be holding an anniversary party, so we hope everyone from the 4Gamer editorial team can join us. We\u2019re sure you\u2019ll have a great time, and we\u2019ll be making various announcements as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 JP Games<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hajime Tabata<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for Final Fantasy XV<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2026, we will hold beta testing for RYUGUKOKU<\/em>, an online RPG set in a fantasy Japan filled with user-generated content, where players battle the victors of history. We look forward to your continued support next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Square Enix<\/strong><\/p>\n

Takashi Anzai<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for Dragon Quest X Online<\/em>)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be taking on various new challenges. I plan to announce them in 2026, so please look forward to it!\u201d<\/p>\n

Yosuke Saito<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Dragon Quest<\/em> series,\u00a0the\u00a0NieR<\/em> series)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNext year marks the 40th anniversary of Dragon Quest<\/em>! I\u2019d be extremely happy if everyone could join in on a grand celebration. And for NieR: Automata<\/em>\u2018s ninth anniversary, we\u2019re also preparing \u2018just a little something\u2026\u2019 so please don\u2019t get too excited with anticipation! With that, I wish you all a happy New Year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kazutoyo Maehiro<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Final Fantasy Tactics<\/em> (1997), Final Fantasy XII<\/em>, Final Fantasy XIV<\/em>, Final Fantasy XVI<\/em>, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles<\/em>, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2025, we released Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles<\/em> on September 30 and LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI<\/em> on December 16. While the game and book took different approaches, we put our all into both so that anyone who picks them up might feel, even just a little, \u2018Games are fun, huh?\u2019 The next \u2018something\u2019 we\u2019re preparing will also be content with a different approach. We\u2019re working hard to bring you a new gaming experience, so please wait a little longer until the day we can debut it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 SEGA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiroyuki Sakamoto<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Yakuza<\/em> series)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cYakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties<\/em> will be released on February 12, 2026, so we hope everyone will enjoy it. We also expect to make some surprising and exciting announcements in 2026, so please look forward to those as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Nihon Falcom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toshihiro Kondo<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Trails<\/em> series, Ys<\/em> series, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cFalcom has always released new titles at a pace of one per year, but with more team members, we\u2019ve been able to pick up the pace and put a system in place that allows us to take on new challenges. This year, we hope to show some of the results of that. We\u2019ve already announced Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter<\/em>, and since the company will also celebrate its 45th anniversary this year, we plan to share new information and excitement throughout the year. Please look forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Bandai Namco Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yusuke Tomizawa<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Tales<\/em> series, God Eater<\/em> series, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Tales of<\/em> series will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, and we hope to share further updates on the remaster series we\u2019ve been developing. Looking ahead to the future of the series, we will continue working hard on new titles and on promoting the series as an IP.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 LEVEL-5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ken Motomura<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Known for the Yo-kai Watch<\/em> series, Snack World<\/em> series, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2014Ambitions for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAs for Decapolice<\/em>, which I\u2019m in charge of, the information I can share at this time is limited, but development is steadily progressing. We\u2019re also taking on new gameplay challenges unique to this title, including elements of deduction and storytelling. We hope to announce more at a time and in a way that properly conveys its appeal, so please look forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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