JAPAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT 
Details on Kanji Tatsumi, Teddie, and Naoto Shirogane were revealed for Persona 4 Revival, which will be released on February 18, 2027. The bullet hell shooter DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite launched simultaneously worldwide on Steam.
Persona 4 Revival Reveals Kanji Tatsumi, Teddie, and Naoto Shirogane, Launches February 18, 2027
SEGA and ATLUS announced character information and a story trailer for Persona 4 Revival on August 27. The characters revealed were Kanji Tatsumi, Teddie, and Naoto Shirogane. The characters are voiced by Tomokazu Seki, Kappei Yamaguchi, and Romi Park, respectively. The reveal coincided with the launch of the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 special website. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game launches on February 18, 2027.
Source: 4Gamer.net (August 27, 2026) / SEGA official site for Persona 4 Revival (publication date unconfirmed)
DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite Launches Worldwide on Steam With 10-Player “Shooting Royale” Mode
CAVE released the bullet hell shooter DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite simultaneously worldwide on Steam at 10:00 AM Japan Time on August 27 (9:00 PM Eastern Time in North America on August 26). It features a battle mode for up to 10 players called “Shooting Royale,” which incorporates the use of items, ways to interfere with opponents, and real-time changes in rank. CAVE states this is the first shooting game to offer multiplayer for up to 10 players. The game’s music is by Ryu☆, known for his work on the BEMANI series.
Source: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD. (PR TIMES) (August 21, 2026) / 4Gamer.net (August 21, 2026)
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Gets New “Germany” Map, Confirmed for TGS2026
On August 27, SEGA announced a new map, “Germany,” for Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The game is scheduled for release in 2027. The map features landmarks such as cathedrals, old castles, and the Autobahn, along with storefronts created in collaboration with German brands, including Kneipp, PUMA, and ZWILLING. It will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will also be exhibited at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running from September 17 to 21.
Source: 4Gamer.net (August 27, 2026) / SEGA official site for Crazy Taxi: World Tour (publication date unconfirmed)
Stripjong - Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Launches on Steam, First Official English Support in the Series’ Roughly 40-Year History
ILLUMINATION released Stripjong - Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns on Steam on August 27. It is the first entry in the roughly 40-year-old Super Real Mahjong series to officially support English. A crowdfunding campaign in fall 2025 drew 1,129 backers and reached a funding rate of 1,690%. The release had previously been delayed once in response to demand that exceeded expectations.
Source: Famitsu (August 27, 2026) / ILLUMINATION official site (publication date unconfirmed)
Atelier Resleriana to End Service November 25, Closing After About Three Years
Koei Tecmo Games announced on August 27 that it will end service for Atelier Resleriana, described as a “Cinematic Alchemy RPG,” at 4:00 PM Japan Time on November 25, 2026 (2:00 AM Eastern Time in North America, also November 25). The mobile version launched on September 23, 2023, and the Steam version in January 2024, bringing service to a close after roughly three years. The development team said it had determined that continuing to provide a service that would satisfy users would be difficult. Sales of paid items also ended at 4:00 PM on August 27.
Source: AUTOMATON (August 27, 2026) / Koei Tecmo Games, “Important Notice: End of Service” (August 27, 2026)