Arc System Works handed Singapore’s fighting game community an EVO 2026 weekend surprise: Robo-Ky is coming to Guilty Gear -STRIVE- on July 2, 2026, and he plays nothing like the Ky Kiske he was built to imitate.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Season Pass 5 Playable Character #2 [Robo-Ky] Trailer — via Arc System Works America on YouTube
Who Is Robo-Ky?
Robo-Ky is a mechanical replica of Ky Kiske, originally created by the Post-War Administration Bureau and a series veteran going back to Guilty Gear XX. The visual callback is deliberate — the blonde hair, the long coat — but Arc System Works made clear that his personality in -STRIVE- is entirely his own, and more importantly, so is his fighting style. Where Ky channels holy lightning into a disciplined, well-rounded game, Robo-Ky runs on gadgetry, unpredictability, and mechanical chaos.
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What Robo-Ky Brings to the Fight
The gameplay trailer — shown publicly for the first time at EVO 2026 this weekend — lays out a kit built around making every inch of the screen feel dangerous. Three things define him:
Movement that hits back — Robo-Ky’s mobility options are unconventional, and the sting is that they double as attacks. Approaching him carelessly, or trying to read a dash, means eating damage.
Traps and projectile layering — He can plant traps on screen that interact with his projectile tools, building pressure that compounds. Getting cornered by a Robo-Ky who has set his board up is a messy situation to escape.
The Ora-Ora-Ora super — The moment everyone’s screenshotting: a series of mechanical arms extends from his body and unleashes a rapid-fire flurry of punches. It is exactly as ridiculous as it sounds, and the community is already loving it.
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Season 5 — Where Things Stand
Robo-Ky is Season Pass 5 Character #2, following Jam Kuradoberi who was recently added to the roster. Two more unnamed characters are still to come in Season 5, with identities unannounced. The July 2 update that brings Robo-Ky also adds Blazing Pass Duel 2: Ennui Protocol, continuing the game’s story mode content, alongside new cosmetics. If you hold Season Pass 5, Robo-Ky unlocks automatically on day one; he is also available as a standalone DLC purchase.
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Singapore FGC — Mark July 2
Guilty Gear -STRIVE- has consistent representation in Singapore’s local fighting game circuit, from casuals at game cafes to ranked grinders on Steam. Robo-Ky lands on July 2 across all platforms where -STRIVE- is supported. With EVO 2026 wrapping its finals today and the FGC hype running high, the timing of this reveal is no accident — expect Singapore players to be lab-ing Robo-Ky traps by the end of the week.
For other fighting game news from this weekend’s EVO, check our recent coverage.
As EVO 2026 heads into its final day in Las Vegas, Bandai Namco is set to debut Bob’s gameplay trailer live on the biggest fighting game stage of the year — completing the four-fighter roster for Tekken 8’s Season 3 and giving the global FGC, including Singapore’s competitive Tekken scene, a clear picture of what’s coming through to early 2027.
Tekken 8 Season 3 Full Roster: Four Fighters, One Anime Crossover
The Season 3 pass, announced by Bandai Namco in February 2026, lines up four characters across the rest of this year and into 2027:
Kunimitsu — Already live. Launched June 1, 2026 (early access May 27 for Season Pass holders). The kunoichi hasn’t appeared in a mainline Tekken entry since Tekken Tag Tournament 2.
Bob — Gameplay trailer premiering at EVO 2026 before the Tekken 8 Top 8 on Sunday June 28. Release window: Summer 2026 (July–September).
Roger Jr. — The boxing kangaroo duo confirmed for Autumn 2026 (October–December).
Yujiro Hanma — The “Strongest Creature on Earth” from Baki the Grappler arrives Early 2027, announced at Combo Breaker 2026 in May.
TEKKEN 8 – Season 3 Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube
Kunimitsu: The Kunoichi Is Already in the Fight
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Season 3’s first character is live right now. Kunimitsu returned to Tekken 8 on June 1, bringing her illusion-heavy kunoichi blade-work into the Heat system. She’s available individually on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, or through the Season 3 Pass. If you’ve been sitting on the fence, she’s ready to play.
Bob’s EVO 2026 Moment
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Bob’s individual gameplay trailer premieres before Tekken 8’s Top 8 at EVO 2026 on Sunday — which for Singapore viewers following the live stream means the early hours of Monday morning (SGT). The heavyweight martial arts prodigy last appeared in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and returns here with a refreshed look, complete with what the Season 3 reveal trailer teases as a skateboard-assisted moveset. His Summer 2026 window means he could drop as early as next month.
Roger Jr. Steps Back Into the Ring This Autumn
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The boxing kangaroo who debuted in Tekken 3 — and whose joey fights alongside him as part of his moveset — is confirmed for Autumn 2026. Roger Jr. has been absent from mainline Tekken since Tag Tournament 2, and his return has been one of the community’s most-requested comebacks for years. No specific date yet within the autumn window.
Yujiro Hanma: The Demon Back Comes to Tekken in 2027
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The headline crossover of Season 3 is Yujiro Hanma — antagonist and terrifying centrepiece of Keisuke Itagaki’s Baki the Grappler manga and the Netflix anime adaptation. Announced at Combo Breaker 2026 in May, Yujiro is best known for his signature “Demon Back”: the demonic face that manifests across his back muscles when he unleashes full power. He’s the defining example of a character so absurdly overpowered that dropping him into a fighting game feels like a natural fit.
For Singapore fans already watching Baki on Netflix, Yujiro Hanma competing in the Iron Fist Tournament against Kazuya and Heihachi is the kind of crossover that writes itself. His Early 2027 window gives Bandai Namco time to properly render his trademark moves, and if the teaser announcement trailer’s manga-panel art direction is any indication, the team is leaning into the source material.
Season 3 passes are available now on PlayStation Store, Xbox, and Steam. Keep an eye on the Game News section here for Bob’s full gameplay breakdown once Sunday’s EVO trailer drops, and follow the rest of the Tekken 8 Top 8 on the official EVO Twitch channel.
Pokémon UNITE is going big for its fifth birthday: Yveltal, Palkia, Reshiram, and Solgaleo are all joining the roster this July, and you can earn their Unite licenses completely free through event participation. The announcement dropped on the official Pokémon UNITE Asia website on 26 June, with a full slate of anniversary events running from 1 July through the main milestone date of 21 July 2026.
Yveltal Leads the Legendary Roster Expansion
Four Legendary Pokémon are arriving in sequence across the anniversary window. Yveltal — classified as an Attacker — is first, with its License event kicking off on 3 July. The official description touts its Dark Aura ability as capable of instantly KO-ing opposing Pokémon in the right situation, which should make it a high-risk, high-reward pick for Attacker mains.
Palkia slots in as an All-Rounder, leaning into close-quarters combat with space-distortion abilities. Reshiram and Solgaleo round out the quartet, with their roles and event dates still to be confirmed — the Asia site promises details as each license event opens.
The key point: all four legendary licenses are obtainable for free through event participation. No real-money purchase required.
The Pokémon UNITE 5th Anniversary starts July 21! — via Pokémon UNITE on YouTube
10-Day Log-In Bonus: Pick a Pokémon or Holowear Every Day
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Running alongside the anniversary, a 10-day log-in event lets you choose between a Pokémon license or a Holowear cosmetic each day. The selections rotate through all five battle roles across the ten days — Attacker, Speedster, All-Rounder, Defender, and Supporter each get two days (one Pokémon pick, one Holowear pick).
For newer Singapore players who have gaps in their roster, this is worth logging in for daily. Holowear choices include fan favourites for competitive roles. The Attacker day alone shows a handful of well-regarded picks.
5,550 License Points and the Full Legendary License Art
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Beyond the legendary License events and the daily log-in bonus, anniversary activities stack up to 5,550 License Points in total rewards. That is a meaningful chunk toward any unlocked Pokémon. Players also receive License Art cards for all four incoming legendaries — Yveltal, Palkia, Reshiram, and Solgaleo — plus a Selection Box to pick additional rewards.
Daily login bonuses continue through 9 September 2026, so even players who can only check in occasionally will accumulate a solid haul over the summer.
Battle Pass Season 43 and Ranked Match Series 37
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Battle Pass Season 43 launches alongside the anniversary celebrations with Regal Style: Pikachu as its signature Holowear — a royal look complete with a jewelled crown and ermine-trim robe. It is also the season that bundles bonus License Points into the pass, layering neatly on top of the free anniversary rewards for pass holders.
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Ranked Match Series 37 also kicks off during the anniversary window, bringing the Theia Sky Ruins map back to rotation with Kyogre as the central objective. If you have been grinding toward Legend Rank, the new series resets the ladder — meaning Singapore players have a clean slate heading into the game’s biggest celebration yet.
Pokémon UNITE is free to play on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. All anniversary events are live from 1 July, with the main 5th Anniversary milestone hitting on 21 July 2026. Check the official Asia announcement for the full event calendar. For more game news and updates, keep it here at GameTrader.SG.
Bandai Namco dropped a surprise at EVO 2026 last night: TEKKEN! CARTOON, a brand-new animated project that trades the franchise’s signature grittiness for chibi versions of Kuma, Kazuya, and the rest of the gang. The official teaser is out now — and it looks nothing like what most Tekken fans expected.
TEKKEN! CARTOON Official Teaser Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube
What Is TEKKEN! CARTOON?
Revealed at EVO 2026 in Las Vegas on 26 June 2026, TEKKEN! CARTOON is a newly announced animated project from Bandai Namco Entertainment. The teaser puts familiar faces — Kuma the bear, the masked warrior Yoshimitsu, android Alisa, martial artist Paul Phoenix, and the perennial villain Kazuya Mishima — in a superdeformed, brightly coloured style that leans hard into comedy.
Still from the official TEKKEN! CARTOON teaser — Bandai Namco Entertainment
It’s a sharp change of direction from Tekken: Bloodlines, the 2022 Netflix anime that adapted the story of Tekken 3 with a dark, dramatic edge. TEKKEN! CARTOON is pointing in the opposite direction entirely — think animated shorts in the vein of game-studio chibi spinoffs, rather than a prestige series. Given how distinctive the Tekken cast is across three decades of games, there’s a lot of comedic mileage in that aesthetic.
Who’s Making It?
Bandai Namco has assembled a dedicated team for the project:
Director: Sohta Ozawa (NERD studio)
Character Designer & Animator: Amehiro
Director of Photography: Yuta Kakei
Creative Directors/Planners: Syohei Hashimoto and Hironori Hasegawa
Brand Supervisor: TEKKEN Project
Still from the official TEKKEN! CARTOON teaser — Bandai Namco Entertainment
Amehiro handling both character design and animation suggests a tight, focused production rather than a large-scale studio effort. The superdeformed style plays to each character’s strengths: Kuma’s sheer bulk, Yoshimitsu’s erratic energy, and Kazuya’s perpetual scowl all translate naturally into visual comedy. Whether this expands into a full series or stays as a run of animated shorts is still to be announced.
Release Date and Platform: Nothing Confirmed Yet
As of the EVO 2026 announcement, there is no confirmed release date, platform, or distribution partner. As reported by Push Square, Bandai Namco’s official statement reads: “Your favourite #TEKKEN characters are coming out of the ring and into the cartoon world. Keep an eye on our socials for more news about the TEKKEN! CARTOON.”
More details are expected at upcoming events later in 2026. For now, Bandai Namco’s official social channels are the best place to watch for updates.
Tekken in Singapore — A Ready-Made Audience
Tekken 8 has been a staple of Singapore’s local FGC scene since launch, with a dedicated player base spanning community meetups and competitive online play. The timing of the reveal — right in the middle of EVO 2026, where Tekken 8 is one of the main featured titles — puts it in front of the global fighting game community at peak attention.
Still from the official TEKKEN! CARTOON teaser — Bandai Namco Entertainment
After Tekken: Bloodlines found an audience on Netflix, there is a reasonable precedent for Bandai Namco’s Tekken animated content reaching streaming platforms that are accessible here. Nothing is confirmed — but when more details drop, we’ll have them. Watch this space.
When Baahubali swept through Singapore cinemas in 2015 and 2017, it wasn’t just a blockbuster — it was the kind of cinema event that had everyone from Orchard to Jurong debating why Kattappa killed Baahubali. Now, S.S. Rajamouli’s franchise is returning as a full-length animated feature, and the studio behind the Rebuild of Evangelion films has just signed on to help bring it to life.
Studio Khara, the Japanese animation house founded by Hideaki Anno, confirmed on 25 June 2026 that it is producing a dedicated animated sequence for Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1 — a two-part anime epic targeting a 2027 worldwide release. The news was first reported by Variety and simultaneously confirmed by Mantan-web (Japanese).
Baahubali – The Eternal War Part 1 Teaser — via Baahubali Movie on YouTube
What Is Baahubali: The Eternal War?
The Eternal War is a two-part animated feature set within the world of the original Baahubali films, produced by Arka Mediaworks (Hyderabad) with Shobu Yarlagadda and S.S. Rajamouli serving as producers. The first part targets 2027, with Part 2 following thereafter. The project is already earning serious international attention: it was selected for the prestigious Work in Progress showcase at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which runs June 21–27, 2026 — meaning it screened at one of the world’s top animation festivals this very week.
Arka Mediaworks has described it as carrying “the highest production budget in Indian feature-length animation history.” That alone signals this is a genuine swing, not a licensed cash-in.
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The Evangelion Studio Connection
Studio Khara’s involvement is the headline-grabber for anime fans. Founded by Hideaki Anno, Khara is best known for the four-part Rebuild of Evangelion film series — the definitive modern reinterpretation of one of anime’s most iconic franchises. The studio’s style is renowned for its obsessive attention to motion, weight, and visual language in action sequences.
For The Eternal War, Khara will produce a dedicated animated sequence, co-ordinated by the Japanese production company SlowCurve. The creative team on that sequence includes animation director Honma Akira and character designer Ito Noriko. Particularly exciting is the involvement of Mahiro Maeda, whose credits include Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, as a key creative contributor. That pedigree is not window dressing — it suggests Khara’s sequence will carry genuine weight in the final film.
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A Convergence of Global Animation Talent
Studio Khara is one node in a much wider network of talent. The main animation studio is 88 Pictures, a global production house that has worked on multiple international animation projects. Visual development is led by Mihira Visual Labs. Variety also reports the broader production draws on artists with credits on Arcane and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse — two titles that redefined what prestige animation could look like in the 2020s.
Directing both parts is Ishan Shukla, the Indo-French filmmaker behind a segment of Star Wars: Visions and the acclaimed Indo-French feature Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust. Screenplay is by Scott Mosier. It is genuinely unusual for a single animated project to simultaneously draw in Japanese studio talent of Khara’s calibre alongside Western animation veterans — and that convergence may be precisely what gives The Eternal War its edge.
As director Shukla told Variety: “We are putting steroids into it, because in this world, we can do really whatever we want. It’s like Christmas for us animators.”
The Story — and M.M. Keeravani Returns
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Prabhas returns as the voice of Amarendra Baahubali, with Ramya Krishnan reprising Sivagami. Their participation ties the animated film directly to the performances that made the originals work, which should ease any concern about tonal drift.
The story picks up after the murdered prince’s death in the live-action saga and sends him into the afterlife, where he becomes embroiled in an ancient cosmic war between devas and asuras across 14 realms of existence — the lokas of Hindu cosmology. It is a mythological expansion that the original films always gestured toward and never fully explored, and it gives The Eternal War room to build something genuinely new rather than retread familiar ground.
Scoring the film is M.M. Keeravani, who won the Academy Award for Naatu Naatu from Rajamouli’s RRR and composed the original Baahubali score. His return is a major creative anchor: whatever the film looks like, it will sound exactly right.
What Singapore Can Expect
Both parts of the original Baahubali saga had wide theatrical runs in Singapore and were genuine crossover events — not just among Tamil and Telugu-speaking communities, but with mainstream Singaporean audiences who turned up for the sheer spectacle. The Eternal War arrives with an even stronger hand: a legendary anime studio attached, Annecy festival buzz, and Prabhas and Rajamouli’s names behind it. No Singapore theatrical distributor has been confirmed yet — with a 2027 target it is still early days — but we will be tracking this one closely.
In the meantime, the teaser above gives a solid first look at the film’s visual ambition. For more anime film news, browse our Manga & Anime coverage.
Capcom’s June 2026 Spotlight wrapped up today with three concrete updates for games already on Singapore fans’ radar—a major expansion landing on a new platform, a September release date finally locked in, and a surprise DLC for one of the year’s best JRPGs. Here’s everything confirmed in the showcase.
Capcom Spotlight (US) ｜June 2026 — via Capcom USA on YouTube
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on 9 October
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The biggest announcement of the showcase: Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is arriving on 9 October 2026 across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S—and for the first time, Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion introduces the new region of Norgan, new weapons and skills, and twelve Lost Rites dungeon challenges designed to test even veteran Arisen.
Pricing for the expansion standalone is USD 29.99; a bundle with the base game is USD 49.99. Switch 2 players get the best deal: the base Dragon’s Dogma 2 launches on the platform at the same time, and Dark Arisen content is included from day one—meaning Switch 2 owners effectively get the complete package at the standard software price. Singapore players can pick it up via the Nintendo eShop or PlayStation Store digital, or watch for a physical release through retailers.
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Dark Arisen’s arrival on Switch 2 is notable: it means the full Dragon’s Dogma 2 experience—open world, expanded story, dungeon content—is playable portably for the first time. For Singapore Switch 2 owners who have been eyeing the game since its PS5/PC launch, October is now firmly on the calendar. Check Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam and the PlayStation Store SG for local pricing closer to launch.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a 25 September Release Date
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After months of teases, Onimusha: Way of the Sword now has a firm date: 25 September 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Spotlight showcased new gameplay footage highlighting three signature mechanics: the Issen precision counterattack system, a soul absorption loop tied to enemy kills, and Oni Agility—a movement option that changes how you close distance and evade.
The game casts players as Miyamoto Musashi in an Edo-era Kyoto twisted by an encroaching force of Malice, with rival Sasaki Ganryu appearing as an early confrontation. A demo has been available since 3 June on both PS5 and Steam, so if you haven’t tried it yet, that’s worth a download before the clock ticks down to September. No Nintendo Switch version was announced; this is a current-gen title only.
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Singapore fans of the original Onimusha trilogy will feel the DNA here—this is an unambiguous revival of that sengoku action-horror style, now rebuilt for current hardware. Grab the demo on Steam or the PlayStation Store SG to get a taste ahead of the September launch.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Gets a Rudy Side Story DLC
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, which launched earlier this year, is getting its first major DLC: the Additional Side Story: Rudy, arriving Autumn 2026. As the name suggests, this chapter shifts the spotlight to Rudy—the player’s Azurian Royal Palico companion—who heads off on an independent investigation involving Egg Quartz and new aerial locations. It’s a lore-focused addition that expands on Rudy’s heritage in ways the base game only hinted at.
The Rudy Side Story is included in the Deluxe Edition (USD 89.99) and Premium Deluxe Edition of the game, with separate purchase availability to be confirmed. If you bought the base edition and have been enjoying the game, keep an eye on an upcoming announcement about standalone pricing.
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For Singapore players who want to catch up, Monster Hunter Stories 3 is available now on Steam and consoles. The Game News category has more on the broader summer release slate from major publishers.
What to Watch Next
All three games are either out or arriving this calendar year. The October 9 Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen date puts it in a busy Q4 window alongside other major releases, so plan accordingly if your backlog is already stretched. Onimusha in September gives the action crowd something to look forward to after the summer, and the MH Stories 3 DLC should slot in neatly once Capcom announces its standalone price. Keep the Onimusha Steam page and Capcom’s official site in your bookmarks for the latest.
If you have been waiting for Ratatan to hit 1.0, clear your October calendar instead. Developer Ratata Arts has announced the full release of their rhythmic roguelike is moving from 16 July to 15 October 2026 across all platforms.
Ratatan Early Access Trailer — via Ratatan on YouTube
Why Ratatan Needed More Development Time
The delay is about quality, not crisis. According to Ratata Arts’ official announcement as reported on 4gamer (Japanese) and confirmed by English-language outlets including Nintendo Everything, the team needs extra time to address online play stability issues flagged during Steam Early Access and to complete final adjustments to the console versions. The team stated that these improvements will reach “a sufficiently high-quality state for release” before the October date. In short: Early Access feedback is doing exactly what it is supposed to do, and the developers are listening.
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What Is Ratatan — And Why PSP Veterans Will Recognise It
Ratatan is a rhythm-action game developed by Ratata Arts, with involvement from Hiroyuki Kotani — the original producer of Patapon. The Patapon series, which ran across three PSP titles between 2007 and 2011, was a cult favourite among Singapore gamers and the wider Asian gaming community. Ratatan carries that torch into a modern format: instead of playing as a deity commanding a small army, you directly control one of eight Ratatans in a side-scrolling rhythmic roguelike that supports up to four-player online co-op.
The Steam Early Access build has been live since September 2025 and has earned roughly 90% positive reviews from close to 900 players, with consistent praise for the rhythm gameplay and the way it evolves the Patapon formula. The October 1.0 release will be the version that addresses the remaining rough edges and brings the console builds up to the same standard.
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Platforms and Pre-Order Details
Ratatan 1.0 targets PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously on 15 October 2026. Pre-ordering through publisher Game Source Entertainment unlocks a DLC bonus bundle: a Kobun Set (×8 Kobuns), a weapon and accessory set, and growth materials to give you a head start on day one. Steam Early Access players’ save data transfers into the 1.0 release.
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What the October Window Means for Singapore Players
A mid-October launch actually works in Ratatan’s favour. Mid-July is a crowded release window, and October sits just ahead of the year-end rush, giving the game space to breathe before the holiday slate arrives. For Singapore fans who grew up with Patapon on PSP, it is a little longer to wait — but given the team is using the time specifically to polish online play and console stability, the October build should be the definitive version worth picking up. Check the official Steam page for updates, and follow our game news coverage for more as the date approaches.
Arc System Works aired its 2026 showcase early this morning — streamed at 06:00 JST and now available in full archive — and it delivered more than anyone was expecting. BlazBlue: Central Fiction is getting its first new playable character in roughly nine years, Guilty Gear -Strive- teased its next DLC fighter Robo-Ky, and a brand-new tactical RPG went up for pre-order today. The Singapore FGC has a very good weekend incoming.
ARC SYSTEM WORKS Showcase 2026 | 2026.6.25 — via arcsystemworks on YouTube
BlazBlue Central Fiction: First New Character in Nine Years
The moment that had FGC timelines erupting: a new playable character is coming to BlazBlue: Central Fiction. BBCF received its last DLC addition — Jubei — roughly nine years ago, and the game has been considered a finished product ever since. Announcing a new character now, out of nowhere, is exactly the kind of surprise EVO weekend is made for.
Arc System Works has not named or shown the character yet. Full details — who it is, what they play like, and presumably a gameplay trailer — are all set for EVO 2026, this Saturday and Sunday, 27–28 June. For Singapore players still running BBCF at locals or keeping an eye on the regional competitive scene, set a reminder: the EVO main stream this weekend is not one to miss.
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Guilty Gear -Strive-: Robo-Ky Teaser and New Blazing Pass
On the Guilty Gear -Strive- side, the broadcast opened with a teaser clip for Robo-Ky, the fan-favourite robotic counterpart to Ky Kiske. The full reveal trailer is also reserved for EVO 2026, so Saturday is shaping up to be appointment viewing for anyone invested in ASW’s fighters. GG Strive remains one of the most-played fighting games at local and regional Southeast Asian events, and Robo-Ky has been one of the most-requested returning characters from earlier entries in the series.
Separately, the next Blazing Pass — “Duel 2: Ennui Protocol” — launches on 2 July. It includes Ky’s new weapon skin and a “Country” outfit for Queen Dizzy.
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Kamibou no Kurifa — New Tactical RPG, Out 24 September
Beyond the fighting game headlines, Arc System Works and studio Unite Plus announced an entirely new game: 神貌のクリファ (Kamibou no Kurifa). It is a Tactical Counter Timeline RPG set in a version of modern-day Shibuya where supernatural entities known as kai (怪異) are bleeding into reality. Two protagonists — who each carry their own kai — investigate the source of the outbreak.
A teaser trailer is out now (below), and pre-orders opened today on Steam, the PlayStation Store and the Epic Games Store. Physical copies are also available to pre-order from participating retailers from today, with early-purchase bonuses.
神貌のクリファ (Kamibou no Kurifa) Teaser Trailer — via arcsystemworks on YouTubeImage courtesy of Arc System WorksImage courtesy of Arc System Works
Kamibou no Kurifa releases on 24 September 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Steam and Epic Games Store. SGD pricing is to be confirmed.
Dave the Diver Complete Edition — PS5 and Switch 2 on 8 October
One of the showcase’s cleanest surprises for console players: Dave the Diver Complete Edition is coming to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on 8 October 2026. It includes the base game plus the DREDGE and Godzilla collaboration DLCs that were sold separately on PC. If you held off on the underwater adventure waiting for a console release, this is the one. SGD pricing and pre-order details have not been confirmed yet.
The Rest of the Showcase
Donutal (ドーナタル) — a Papers, Please-style alien examination game set in the year 2206, where you wake from cryosleep to become Earth’s Star Inspector and judge arriving extraterrestrials through dialogue — showed off a systems trailer. A free demo is already live on Steam. Demons Night Fever, a new strategy RPG helmed by Disgaea series director Sohei Shinkawa, debuted its first gameplay look; the hook is a mechanic called the Servant Abuse System where sacrificing your own allies makes your forces progressively more powerful. It targets 2026 on PS5, Switch and Steam, with a developer panel at Anime Expo on 4 July. Action roguelike Absolum confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 version, and action adventure DAMON and BABY rolled out Ver 2.00 today, adding the new “Blood Edge Lord’s Trial” mode.
The credit roll had barely finished on Classroom of the Elite’s fourth season when the announcement dropped: a fifth season is officially in production. Kadokawa confirmed on 24 June 2026 — right as the Season 4 finale aired in Japan — that the anime adaptation of Kinugasa Shōgo’s light novel series will continue, accompanied by a new key visual that is as deliberately unsettling as the show itself.
Image courtesy of Kadokawa / Classroom of the Elite Production Committee
Where Season 4 Left Off
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: 2nd Year Arc – 1st Semester ran 16 episodes from April 2026, opening with an unusually bold four-episode batch premiere. The season took Ayanokoji and his classmates deep into their second year at Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, capping off with a demanding uninhabited island survival exam that pushed every alliance, grudge, and hidden skill the cast has accumulated across three years of escalating psychological warfare. Studio Lerche produced the season, with director Noriyuki Nomata and series composer Ko Shigenobu (both on board since Season 3) maintaining the series’ steady, methodical tension through the full run.
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season PV2 — via KADOKAWAanime on YouTube (Japanese)
The Season 5 Key Visual Is Ayanokoji in One Image
The announcement came with a newly drawn visual that strips everything back to the character himself: a monochrome sketch of Ayanokoji, hand raised to his face with his eyes visible over his fingers, all set against a pure black background. There is no colour, no secondary characters, no setting — just the inscrutable stare the series has built its identity around. The text reads simply: “5th Season — Production Confirmed.” It is, in short, exactly what Classroom of the Elite fans were hoping for.
Image courtesy of Kadokawa / Classroom of the Elite Production Committee
Season 5 and What Comes Next
Season 4 adapted the first semester of Ayanokoji’s second year. Season 5 will pick up with the second semester — a stretch that readers of Kinugasa Shōgo’s light novels consider one of the most politically dense arcs in the run, with the school’s class rankings under genuine pressure and the alliances Ayanokoji has carefully arranged beginning to strain in ways no one saw coming. No air date or airing window has been set; as of the announcement, production is confirmed but scheduling details have not yet been shared by the official team at you-zitsu.com or on the official @youkosozitsu X account.
All four existing seasons of Classroom of the Elite are available on Crunchyroll in Singapore as part of its global simulcast library, making this a solid window to catch up before Season 5 arrives. For more anime news and what’s streaming now, head to our Manga Anime section.
