The East Coast’s most-attended gaming event to return to Boston March 2026

BOSTON, MA – Nov. 6, 2025 – Badges go on sale today at 3:00PM ET for PAX East 2026, the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event, reveals . Co-show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade return to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from Thursday, March 26, through Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Lock in for a weekend filled with the biggest names across AAA and indie gaming, many who bring demos of their most anticipated releases. Trendsetters in tabletop gaming and hardware will also fill the show floor, with exhibitors, special guests, and new interactive experiences to be revealed over the coming months.

New and returning attendees can expect to dive into a lineup of entertaining and insightful panels, featuring popular internet personalities and game developers from across the industry. The full panel schedule will be unveiled ahead of the expo, with livestreams available on the official PAX Twitch and YouTube channels. 

Additional activities spread throughout the four-day show include tournaments with cash prizes, the return of PAX Arena’s Stream Stars, console freeplay areas with thousands of titles, video game music concerts, community meetups, and much more.

“PAX Unplugged is fast approaching, but we’re already deep into building the next PAX East,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and Child’s Play Charity. “Also, if you need Apricots in ARC Raiders, I got you.”

PAX East 2026 badges go on sale today at 3:00PM ET, Early Bird Prices start at $250 for 4-Day Badges, Saturday Badges at $77, and Thursday, Friday, and Sunday badges at $70. BYOC add-on badges are available for $50. New this year, Kids (ages 7-12) 4-day Badge is $30. Early Bird prices end on February 20, 2026.

For more information, follow PAX on Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter.

About PAX

PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010, and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop-focused show, held in Philadelphia.

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), MagicCon, and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion.

About Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade has been the world’s most popular webcomic for over 20 years, with over 3.5 million readers. Started in 1998 in the living room of Mike Krahulik & Jerry Holkins, it has grown into a media empire encompassing multiple beloved properties such as Lookouts, Automata, and beloved D&D live-play series Acquisitions Incorporated. Penny Arcade was responsible for the creation of Child’s Play, a gaming charity that has raised over $45 million dollars for children across the world. They are also the founders of PAX, the number one consumer gaming festival in North America, with hundreds of thousands of loyal visitors every year.

Going Medieval, Galacticare, TerraTech & more all discounted in week-long Steam sale

London, UK – November 6, 2025 – Looking for a hot deal to keep you warm this winter? Jump into the Mythwright Publisher Sale on Steam this week to grab a lineup of indie gems at bargain prices, including 30% off alien hospital management sim Galacticare, 75% off vehicular action sandbox TerraTech, and 25% off Middle Ages settlement builder Going Medieval.

Available from today until November 13th, head over to Steam to discover discounts on Mythwright’s full lineup of released titles, including:

• Galacticare – 30% off
• Going Medieval – 25% off 
• TerraTech – 75% off
• TerraTech Worlds – 33% off
• Touch Type Tale – 40% off
• War for the Overworld – 80% off

Additional discounts can also be found on DLC for Galacticare, TerraTech and War for the Overworld.

Mythwright Publisher Sale | November 2025 Trailer:

Founded by industry veterans in 2024, Mythwright is a UK-based publisher with a focus on spotlighting awesome indie games and a range of exciting upcoming titles, including Kaiju Cleanup, TerraTech Legion, Bladesong, Innkeep, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, and Deadstick – Bush Flight Simulator.

ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT
Mythwright is an independent publisher founded by industry veterans. Established in 2024, Mythwright has already signed a range of exciting titles including Kaiju Cleanup, TerraTech Legion, TerraTech, TerraTech Worlds, Galacticare, War for the Overworld, Going Medieval, Bladesong, Innkeep, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Deadstick – Bush Flight Simulator and Touch Type Tale – Strategic Typing.

LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 6, 2025 – Netmarble Corp, renowned game developer and publisher, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company posted global revenue of $492.5 million, with EBITDA reaching $86.62 million. Operating profit came in at $64.31 million, while net profit totaled $28.73 million.

“With strong performance across our latest hits including RF ONLINE NEXT, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH and VAMPIR (Korea), Netmarble is reaffirming its position as one of the leading players in the global gaming industry,” said Byung-gyu Kim, CEO of Netmarble. “As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to building on our unique success in the global market while further enhancing our core strengths with various titles, including The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin and MONGIL: STAR DIVE.”

Netmarble is preparing a robust lineup of new titles for the upcoming quarters. Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE will launch globally in Q4 2025. In 2026, the company plans to release several highly anticipated titles such as StoneAge: Idle Adventure, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, MONGIL: STAR DIVE, Solo Leveling: KARMA, EVILBANE, Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, and PROJECT OCTOPUS. Additionally, SOL: enchant is slated for release in Korea in 2026. 

Netmarble’s Q3 2025 financial results include:

• Cumulatively for 2025, Netmarble earned $1441.85 million in sales and $237.12 million in EBITDA, reporting an operating profit of $171.06 million and a net profit of $198.83 million.
• Regional revenue contributions were led by North America (34%), followed by Korea (32%), Europe (11%), Southeast Asia (8%), Japan (8%), and other regions (7%).
• By genre, Casual Games and RPGs each accounted for 34% of total revenue, followed by MMORPGs at 22%, and other genres at 10%.
• Top performing titles for Q3 2025 included: Seven Knights Re:BIRTH (12%), VAMPIR (9%), MARVEL Contest of Champions (7%), Jackpot World (7%), Lotsa Slots (7%), Cash Frenzy (7%), RF ONLINE NEXT (5%),  The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross (4%), Solo Leveling: ARISE (4%), and Raven2 (3%).

A breakdown of the total financial earnings is below:

For details on Netmarble’s quarterly performance and to listen to the earnings call, please visit the company’s Investor Relations page.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, Raven2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Prepare to face the white hell of the sub-zero apocalypse either solo or with your friends in 4-player-co-op

Oberhaching, Germany, November 6, 2025 – The whole planet is covered in ice and snow. While humanity tries to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, rivaling factions battle for supremacy. Communication lines as we know them ceased to exist. Are you able to bring society back together again, while exploring your past as you try to survive the frozen wasteland in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event?

You will find all the answers in due time, as development team SpaceRocket Games and German publisher Toplitz Productions jointly announce that their highly anticipated open world survival adventure Permafrost will enter Early Access on Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store in 2026.

We understand that fans of survival action have been eagerly waiting to finally step into the white hell that is Permafrost. But for you to get ready to find out what it means to fight for your life daily in a world, where the odds are stacked against you, we need a little more time to prepare.
We want to manage your expectations and make this a truly memorable experience, where you can feel the imminent danger of the icy cold, the peril of frozen lakes and the deceiving beauty of falling snow beyond the borders of your screen. With additional finetuning and performance optimization we want to make sure that we give you the best possible experience, when you brave the world of Permafrost.  

Get ready to experience a story-fueled sandbox survival experience in unforgiving sub-zero temperatures like no other. Call on your friends, as you explore, build and craft in an unforgiving environment with up to four participants in co-operative multiplayer. Or try to face the cold alone, only with your canine companion at your side.

Features:

• Survive The Endless Winter
  Survive the cataclysm that froze Earth. Explore a vast open-world buried in ice and battle extreme weather, hunger and exhaustion in a world where the cold itself is your deadliest enemy. Hunt scarce wildlife, set traps, and scavenge every resource to stay alive.
• Craft, Repair And Restore Technology
  Gather resources, craft vital tools and build shelters or massive bases to withstand blizzards and the relentless cold that devours the world.
• Co-Op And Solo Play
  Play solo or in online co-op (with up to 4 survivors) to explore a vast open-world survival landscape. Discover, orientate and survive together, forging bonds that can outlast the storm.
• Face Environmental Threats
  Venture into frozen territories that will push your endurance and survival skills to the limit. Explore cold zones, uncover valuable resources as well as rare loot and restore abandoned structures.
• Your Dog Companion
  A rescued dog becomes your partner and early-warning system. With sharp senses and unwavering loyalty, your canine companion helps detect danger and carries part of your load and sniffs for loot.
• A Story Of Survival And Hope
  Step beyond the last safe walls – into the unforgiving white hell. Follow the faint signal of a friend long thought lost, through ice, storm and silence. Out there in the endless cold lies more than survival – it’s where the last connection to what you’ve lost still waits.
• Encounter Various Landscapes
  Traverse abandoned cities, buried forests, caves or camps filled with secrets and salvage. By accessing lost technology you will understand the circumstances and uncover the mysteries of this world.
• Cooperate Or Compete
  Encounter survivors, raiders and rival factions struggling to survive the frozen apocalypse. Trade or fight for resources, territory and the last remnants of civilization.

Permafrost will be available on PC in Early Access in 2026. More information on the game can be found on the official Steam product page, where the game can already be wishlisted. Or join the active Discord community to stay up-to-date with all news and discussions about the game.

About SpaceRocket Games
SpaceRocket games was founded in 2023. However, the seeds of what would become the flagship project, Permafrost, were sown a bit earlier. Initially, in December 2022, a dedicated trio began to mold the prototype in a somewhat informal setting. Fast forward to the present, and our team has expanded to 15 members. This diverse group consists of talented game designers, programmers, and graphic artists. Our ranks include both individuals just making their debut in the game development world and seasoned veterans who’ve contributed to numerous projects. 

About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.

A Survival Game About Rebuilding Humanity After the Flood

Helsinki, Finland – November 6th, 2025 – Channel37, a boutique developer based in Finland is excited to announce the launch of science-fiction survival-crafting game The Last Caretaker into Early Access. After four years of development and firmly in the top 50 of Autumn Steam Next Fest demos, The Last Caretaker launches into Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store. Priced at  $34.99 / €29.99 / £26.99, The Last Caretaker will launch with a 10% Discount. 

The Last Caretaker’s Early Access period begins today with regular content updates already planned, including new vehicles, essential new items to build, world expansion, lore and story. For those wishing to explore a taste of the world, the demo will remain available on Steam. 

Antti Ilvesuo, Co-Founder, Channel37 commented, “We’re delighted to share our vision with players, and are committed to the long-term future for The Last Caretaker.” He continued, “ We wanted to make a world that feels like it could exist; it’s survival that makes sense. Sharing this roadmap now shows our intention, and we’ll deliver all of this and more as we head toward full launch in 2026.”

You play the last caretaker, a reawakened machine in a drowned world, nurturing the final human seeds and sending humans to the stars to begin anew. Offering a rich narrative to discover across a world shaped by humanity’s choices and consequences, you’ll uncover, step by step, the story behind your awakening, the echoes of those who came before, and the answer to the ultimate question; what it truly means to be human. 

The Last Caretaker is a thoughtful take on the survival-crafting genre featuring a modular crafting system and resource-based combat with unrivalled depth. Key features include:

• Dynamic Resource Management: Your resources are your means of survival. Make choices between crafting weapons for offense or saving your materials for an easy exit from fearsome mechanical foes.
• Immersive Worldbuilding: A real, living world. This isn’t decoration, it’s a place that exists. A vast ocean scattered with silent docks, rusting towers, navigation beacons, and forgotten vaults. Every structure has a purpose, every ruin tells a story of what was left behind.
• Modular Crafting System: The world is your salvage yard. Dismantle abandoned structures, tear down machinery, and decide what is worth carrying to the recycler to craft weapons, power grids, and tools in a dynamic and deep crafting system.
• Save Humanity: The Last Caretaker builds upon four years of hand-crafted systems to deliver a world where every action has purpose. Every success means humanity has one more chance.

The Last Caretaker launches today into Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store, and is the debut game from Channel37, a boutique developer based in Helsinki, Finland. 

For more information about Channel37 and The Last Caretaker, visit www.channel37.co.

About Channel37
Founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2021, Channel37 is a boutique studio that calls upon decades of games industry experience to make bold titles that connect players and provide experiences worth talking about. The nine-person studio comprises CEO and co-founder Miika Aulio, co-founders Vesa Halonen, Antti Ilvessuo, Sami Saarinen, and Community Manager Jack Pattillo. Collectively, the team has many decades of experience in the games industry, shipping major PC and console titles.

BUGZY TEAMS UP WITH BRITISH BOXER CONOR BENN IN “UNDISPUTED”

6^th of November 2025: Steel City Interactive in partnership with British rapper, actor, and occasional exhibition Boxer, Bugzy Malone, launched an exclusive music video for his track “Undisputed” inspired by the game.

In celebration of the recent launch of Undisputed Championship Edition, the special music video features prominent British boxing talent, Conor Benn. The track “Undisputed” can be considered as a powerful statement of confidence and resilience, with lyrical boxing metaphors as he compares his career to a boxing fight: training hard, facing opponents (rivals or doubters), and coming out victorious.

Bugzy Malone, who is a big fan of boxing, was also made available as a fighter in-game along with Skye Nicholson, Jake LaMotta and Lupe Fiasco in Undisputed’s most recent free content update. The Undisputed Championship Edition is available to download now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S and PC Steam. 

About Steel City Interactive

Sheffield-based Steel City Interactive (SCI) was founded in 2020 by Ash Habib, along with his brothers Asif and Asad. Formed around the idea of creating the first major, new boxing game in over a decade, the rapidly growing studio now employs over 80 people and has partnerships with the world of boxing’s leading companies including the WBC, Ring Magazine, CompuBox, BoxRec and many other prestigious boxing organisations. During the development of Undisputed, SCI has created innovative, proprietary technology to bring the world of boxing to life like never before.

About PLAION 

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Deep Silver 

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com 

NEW GAMES COMING TO CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT LIBRARY

Sydney, Australia (November 6, 2026) – Anime and subscription gaming are exploding in popularity; Crunchyroll has fused them together in one curated experience. Since launching in November 2023 as a Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan benefit, Crunchyroll Game Vault has added hundreds of gameplay hours to the world’s largest streaming library of anime. Today, it is a focused collection of anime and anime-inspired games that includes indie darlings, niche gems and more.

Here’s Crunchyroll Game Vault by the numbers:

• Exclusive titles: 75
• Estimated Value: $1200+
• Estimated Gameplay Hours: 500+
• Average Metacritic: 75
• In-app ads and purchases: 0

ANIME-GAME EXPERIENCES!

Crunchyroll Game Vault is an anime-focused gaming experience that builds upon the brand’s extensive streaming cataloging, allowing fans to deepen their anime-fandom. Hand-picked gems such as the cozy slice-of-life adventure game Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town,cult horror classic Corpse Party,and more gives fans the opportunity to explore the source material behind fan favorite anime.Newly localized titlessuch as Classroom of the Elite – Merge Puzzle Special Exam – debuted outside of Japan completely revamped without microtransactions.

NEW PORTS EXPAND MOBILE GAMING

Of Crunchyroll Game Vault’s 75 titles, 50 of them launched as brand-new ports, marking a key opportunity for developers to reach new platforms and audiences as well as contribute to new experiences on-the-go. The newly released titles that hit the App Store and Google Play for the first time include, Pocket Gamer GOTY contender Shogun Showdown and turn-based tactical RPG Metal Slug Tactics.

UPDATED FAN FAVORITES

Crunchyroll collaborated with acclaimed developers  to bring existing mobile titles to Game Vault fully updated and expanded. Crypt of the NecroDancer relaunched on mobile fully optimized for modern mobile devices and complete with content previously unavailable on the platform, including multiplayer. The ultimate arcade boxing experience Thunder Ray relaunched on mobile with new and improved touch screen controls as well as full support for game controllers.

The result is a curated collection that balances fresh mobile experiences with revitalized classics.

CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS

• Eternights — A unique blend of dating and action where players can explore a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger, love, and adventure.
• Classroom of the Elite – Merge Puzzle Special Exam – — Fully playable without its original micro-transactions progression model.
• Crypt of the Necrodancer— The award-winning roguelike rhythm game and its AMPLIFIED prequel DLC, fully updated for modern devices.
• Metal Slug Tactics— The famed action series with a bold new twist: turn-based tactical combat!
• Shogun Showdown — A tactical turn-based roguelike set in a beautifully stylized world inspired by feudal Japan.
• Two Strikes — A stylish 2D samurai fighting game where every move counts. With a single well-timed strike, defeat your opponent—or fall by their blade.
• Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth— A timeless JRPG masterpiece. As a valkyrie of Asgard, recruit fallen heroes and battle for the fate of the realms.
• Kawaii Kitchen — A super cute cooking game about running your own burger shop.
• River City Girls — A modern twist on the legendary series. Keep the action going with River City Girls 2—also available on Crunchyroll Game Vault.
• Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Mobile– The definitive mobile remaster of the beloved anime-style beat ’em up!

NEWLY ANNOUNCED CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT TITLES

Crunchyroll Game Vault is always growing. Alongside a regular seasonal release schedule of anime and anime-inspired mobile titles, players can expect even bigger premium mobile adventures to land in the coming months:

• Lost Hellden — The French-developed JRPG featuring a gorgeous hand-painted 3D art style by renowned illustrator Takeshi Oga and music by celebrated composer Hitoshi Sakimoto set to launch on PC and Console will make its mobile debut on Crunchyroll Game Vault.
• Beyblade X Xone—based on the action-packed Xtreme Battle (don’t miss the anime on Crunchyroll!)

HOW TO ACCESS CRUNCHYROLL GAME VAULT

Available to play with no ads or in-app purchases, Crunchyroll Game Vault’s bastion of niche gems, off-beat visual novels and action-packed shounen adventures for anime fans can be found in the App Store, Google Play, and Crunchyroll on mobile in more than 200 countries and territories.

New and existing fans can sign up or upgrade to a Crunchyroll Mega or Ultimate Fan membership to nab their key to the vault and enjoy games alongside over 25,000 hours of anime.

Features, content, and availability vary by subscriber status and region. Value and gameplay estimates are based on publicly available data as of November 2025 and are subject to change. Actual playtime may vary by player. Metacritic ratings reflect averages across included titles as of the date listed.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

Today, ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 unveils DLC7 in a new trailer, introducing Character Pack No.7 “Future Island Egghead Pack”. The pack will be available on 21 November 2025, launching alongside the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of the game that will notably feature enhanced graphics and allow players to battle larger swarms of enemies.

Character Pack No.7 includes:

• Rob Lucci, from CP0
• S-Snake, one of Dr. Vegapunk’s Seraphim
• Jewelry Bonney, captain of Bonney Pirates and member of the Worst Generation

Each character in the Character Pack No.7 also comes with one exclusive alternate outfit.

Watch the trailer featuring the Egghead Island characters below:

Looking ahead, Character Pack No. 8 is scheduled for release in early 2026.

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, and will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 on 21 November 2025.

For more information about  ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 and other titles from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

TOKYO — Nov. 5, 2025 — The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike, the turn-based deckbuilder developed by MONO ENTERTAINMENT and published by Kodansha, launches the video game adaptation of the popular manga and anime series The Fable on both PC via Steam globally and the Nintendo Switch (NOA region) today for $9.99, with the with Nintendo Switch NOE version arriving Wednesday, Nov. 12th, 2025. Enjoy a 20% discount until Tues, Nov. 18th on both platforms. 

Action-packed manga panels turn into playing cards in the roguelike deckbuilding adaptation of The Fable, which touts 28 millioncopies in circulation alongside a movie adaptation starring renowned actor Jun’ichi Okada.

Outsmart groups of violent gangsters by planning out every move for the master hitman, Akira “The Fable” Sato, and his trusty sidekick duo, Yoko and Suzuki. There’s just one little problem: despite his name instilling fear across the Japanese underworld, he’s been banned from killing anyone for an entire year.

Anticipate the enemy’s strategies, then place flashy Attack, Defense, and Move panels onto blank pages in strategic order to create turn-based battle montages. Dance with death without dealing it directly, dishing out disarms and knockouts. Avoid taking damage whenever possible, as it destroys the page and therefore health, causing popping rips and holes!

Deal damage up close and from afar with Akira’s fearsome fists and firearm skills. Sneak up from behind for tactical takedowns with Yoko’s stealthy movements, or lay traps for easy ambush opportunities with Suzuki’s ability to both stun and debuff opponents.

Put together quick pulverizing sessions during Puzzle Mode’s one-page battle challenges. Take a break between intense battles in quirky mini-games paying homage to the original manga: smoke a fish, shoot a bear, or even witness a drinking challenge between Yoko and Playboy Kawai.

“There are so many battle strategies to choose from. You can be the aggressor, plan out entire montages filled with counterattacks, or something in between,” says mono, developer at MONO ENTERTAINMENT. “Many thanks to our community who shared feedback during Steam Next Fest which helped us to earn a “Very Positive” rating, your input helped define what The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike has become at 1.0!”

The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike is now available on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch today, with language options in English and Japanese. To keep up with the latest updates, visit the official The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike website, and follow MONO ENTERTAINMENT on X / Twitter.

About MONO ENTERTAINMENT

MONO ENTERTAINMENT was founded by mono, an NYU Game Design graduate and game developer based in Tokyo. Previous projects include IGNISTONE (through Kodansha Creators’ Lab), and Clock Rogue.

About The Fable

The Fable is an action manga about Fable, the legendary assassin capable of taking down any target within 6 seconds, who struggles to settle into a “normal” life when ordered by his boss.

Part 1 was published in Kodansha’s weekly “Young Magazine” for 5 years until November of 2019. The second part, “Fable: The Second Contact” ran until July 2023. Part 3, “”the Fable: The Third Secret,” has been running since March 2025. The Fable currently has over 28 million copies in circulation.

About Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab

Established in 2021, Kodansha Game Creator’s Lab is the fourth department of the prestigious entertainment publishing company Kodansha Ltd., founded in 1909. Its motto is “Everything for the creator,” reflecting the company’s goal to support young talents and introduce indie creators to the wider public.