The ‘DARK MACHINE’ Anime and Game Cross-Media Project Officially Kicks Into High Gear
TOKYO — Sept. 14, 2026 — DARK MACHINE THE GAME, a multiplayer mecha action shooter intertwined with upcoming cross-media series DARK MACHINE: THE ANIMATION developed by DARK MACHINE PROJECT and LIONA Inc., rumbles with interdimensional robots on PC via Steam in a debut demo at Tokyo Game Show from Sept. 17 – 21, 2026 (Hall 5, Booth 05-C09).
Commandeer customizable, transforming mechs in clashes where fierce combat between machines becomes a destructive spectacle. Go guns-blazing and leave a smoldering battlefield in PvE battles against massive hordes, or fight foes in PvP warfare, from one-on-one skirmishes up to 7 vs. 7.
Morph into different mech sizes to adapt to every engagement on the fly using the “Shift Up” mechanic. Pester foes with precision gunplay as the small-sized Worker, rain firepower from above with the medium-sized Ride Loader’s aerial combat prowess, and dish out overwhelming destruction with the large-sized Gigant Loader.
Build a custom mech to prepare for the unknown battlefields called “The DARK.” Assemble a bespoke loadout, mixing and matching weapon parts, then tune performance with the module system. Personalize each powerful machine with colors and decals to ensure the last thing opponents see remains burnt into their mind.
At Tokyo Game Show 2026, go hands-on with the beginning of the anime x game cross-media series spearheaded by Gorō Taniguchi (director – ONE PIECE FILM RED) and
world-renowned mech illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin (mechanical artist – Gundam, Macross).
Dive into the world of DARK MACHINE in rich panel discussions and exhibition matches featuring ZETA DIVISION, the DARK MACHINE anime voice cast, and the game production team on all days of Tokyo Game Show:
- Thursday, Sept. 17, Business Day – “Bringing Pneumatic Robots from Media into Reality” panel
- Friday, Sept. 18, Business Day – “From Creating an IP to Bringing Action Figures to Life” panel (mediated by Hidetaka Tenjin and action figure molding specialist Akira Tani)
- Saturday, Sept. 19 – Exhibition match featuring the professional esports team ZETA DIVISION
- Sunday, Sept. 20 – Exhibition match featuring ZETA DIVISION and members of the DARK MACHINE anime production team
DARK MACHINE THE GAME is planned for release in 2027 on PC via Steam, with language support for Japanese and English (both interface and full audio). To learn more, visit the official website, and follow the official social account on X/Twitter.
About DARK MACHINE PROJECT
DARK MACHINE PROJECT is led by Goro Taniguchi (director – ONE PIECE FILM RED) and world-renowned mech illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin (mechanical artist – Gundam, Macross) and. The duo is ushering in a new wave of entertainment with their upcoming fusion of mech anime DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION and video game crossover DARK MACHINE THE GAME.
