JAPAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT 
ATLUS will bring a 15-minute Persona 4 Revival demo to TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026. Marvelous Inc. released a new Rune Factory 6 trailer, the first in about three years.
ATLUS to Bring Persona 4 Revival and the Nintendo Switch 2 Version of Metaphor: ReFantazio to TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026
ATLUS announced it will exhibit playable demos of Persona 4 Revival and the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Metaphor: ReFantazio at the SEGA/ATLUS Booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026. The show runs from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. The Persona 4 Revival demo will run for 15 minutes and let players choose between two modes, “Story” and “Dungeon.” The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Metaphor: ReFantazio will offer a hands-on demo centered on its battle system. Persona 4 Revival is slated for release on February 18, 2027, and the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Metaphor: ReFantazio on November 12, 2026.
Source: ATLUS official news (August 24, 2026) / TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 official site (publication date unconfirmed) / 4Gamer.net (August 24, 2026)
New Rune Factory 6 Trailer Arrives After About Three Years, Latest STORY OF SEASONS Entry Gets the Series’ First Glider
Marvelous Inc. streamed a special broadcast on August 24, 2026, celebrating the STORY OF SEASONS series’ 30th anniversary and the Rune Factory series’ 20th anniversary. The broadcast included a new trailer for the in-development Rune Factory 6, its first since the game’s development was announced back in May 2023 — about three years ago. The footage depicted a journey from a remote village to a city on the western continent of Adonea. The stream also revealed a new trailer for the latest entry in the STORY OF SEASONS series. The game, a follow-up to STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, introduces a glider for the first time in the series. Release windows and platforms for both games remain unannounced.
Source: STORY OF SEASONS series official site (publication date unconfirmed) / STORY OF SEASONS series official X (@bokumono_PR) (publication date unconfirmed) / AUTOMATON (August 24, 2026) / Denfaminicogamer (August 24, 2026)
Nekopara Sekai Connect’s Steam Version Launches September 28, Series Tops 7 Million Units Sold
Nekopara Sekai Connect, a free-to-play “Neko Academy communication RPG” co-developed by NEKO WORKs and Good Smile Company, will launch on Steam on September 28, 2026. A new Neko named Mayumi (voice: Asami Seto) and Main Story Chapter 6, which brings the Sakura Hills Nekos College arc to a close, will also be added the same day. Players can link their save data between the Steam and smartphone versions. The NEKOPARA series has now sold more than 7 million units in total.
Source: AUTOMATON (August 24, 2026) / Game*Spark (August 24, 2026) / Steam store page (publication date unconfirmed)
FLOW GLOW’s Five Members Join hololive’s holoVillage: Our Cozy Days as Villagers in a Big Free Summer Update
CCMC released a major free summer update on August 24, 2026, for holoVillage: Our Cozy Days, a title from hololive’s official indie label, holo Indie. The five members of hololive DEV_IS unit FLOW GLOW — Isaki Riona, Koganei Niko, Mizumiya Su, Rindo Chihaya, and Kikirara Vivi — were added as new villagers. The update also adds a new “Beach” area, a villager interaction system, a “dodge” action usable with swords and katanas, a “guard” action usable with hammers and axes, high-difficulty dungeons, and five new music tracks. The game is developed by Roboqlo and is available on Steam.
Source: CCMC (PR TIMES) (August 24, 2026) / Steam store page (publication date unconfirmed) / YouTube (holo Indie official channel) (publication date unconfirmed)
BanG Dream! Our Notes Pre-Registrations Reach 1.3 Million Worldwide
Pre-registrations for Bushiroad Inc.’s new rhythm adventure game BanG Dream! Our Notes have reached 1.3 million worldwide. Pre-registration is open simultaneously worldwide on the App Store and Google Play. As a reward for reaching 1.3 million, all registered players will receive one in-game gacha ticket at launch. A campaign offering additional rewards at registration milestones up to 1.5 million is also ongoing.
Source: Bushiroad Inc. press release (PR TIMES) (August 24, 2026) / gamebiz (publication date unconfirmed)