Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo — August 30 — Shueisha Games Inc. has unveiled new key art illustrated by MAPPA for the upcoming 2026 survivors-royale game Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON at the Juju Fes 2026, celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime. Additionally, it was revealed that “Kenjaku” and “Naoya Zen’in” will appear as boss characters. The first public playtest build of the game will be available exclusively at the “Tokyo Game Show 2026,” which starts on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Exclusive key art featuring newly drawn illustrations by MAPPA!
Shueisha Games revealed new key art for Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON featuring newly drawn illustrations by MAPPA, the animation studio behind the Jujutsu Kaisen anime, on stage at Juju Fes 2026.
Kenjaku and Naoya Zen’in Confirmed as New Bosses!
Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON is a battle royale game created by poncle—known for Vampire Survivors— where players control pixel-art versions of Yuji Itadori and others, competing against up to 8 other players for a spot on the leaderboard.
With over 20 characters scheduled to appear, it has been confirmed that, in addition to the 10 already announced, two new characters—“Kenjaku” and “Naoya Zen’in”—will be joining the roster as boss characters!
World’s First Public Playtest Build at Tokyo Game Show 2026!
At the Shueisha Games booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, attendees can experience the world’s first public playtest of Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON. Plus, those who meet the requirements will receive an original giveaway item to be announced at a later date!
If you’re attending the Tokyo Game Show 2026, be sure to stop by the Shueisha Games booth.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Details
- Dates and Times: Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Monday, September 21, 2026
- [Business Days]
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026, 10:00-17:00 each day
- [Public Days]
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:30-17:00 each day
- Monday, September 21, 2026 (Holiday), 9:30-16:00
- [Business Days]
- Location: Makuhari Messe (Exhibition Halls 1-11, International Conference Hall) / TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall
- Address: 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 261-8550
- Website: https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/2026/
About “Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON”
Exorcise, Compete, Reach the Top
This is a survival-royale game where you become a character from “Jujutsu Kaisen” and battle against numerous cursed spirits and rivals.
Fight cursed spirits, grow stronger through battles, compete with rivals, and survive as the last one standing.
*Online play supports up to 8 players. Solo play mode available.
- Supported Platforms: Nintendo Switch™2 / PlayStation®5 / XBOX Series X|S / Steam®
- Genre: Survivors Royale
- Release Date: Scheduled for 2026
- Number of Players: 1 to 8 players
- Rating: TBD
- Price: TBD
- Languages: Japanese / English / Chinese (Traditional) / Chinese (Simplified) / Korean / French / Italian / German / Spanish / Brazilian Portuguese
- Publisher: Shueisha Games
- Developer: poncle
- Copyright:
- ©Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project
- ©SHUEISHA, SHUEISHA GAMES developed by Poncle Limited
- ©Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project
- Shueisha Games Official Website: https://jjkrsurvivaton.shueisha-games.com/
- Official X: https://x.com/JJKRS_JP
About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.
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