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Happy 35th, Sonic! Here’s What Singapore Gamers Need to Know

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Zoom. That iconic startup chime. The blue blur darting across a TV screen. Today, 23 June 2026, marks exactly 35 years since Sonic the Hedgehog first raced onto screens in Japan — and SEGA is celebrating all week long with new game reveals, collab DLC, and anniversary livestreams that Singapore fans should absolutely have on their radar.

Sonic 35th Anniversary — via Sonic the Hedgehog on YouTube

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gets Its Most Exciting DLC Yet

SEGA has confirmed Season Pass 2 for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and the roster of guest franchises is frankly wild. Six DLC packs are planned in total, with four already announced:

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pack — July 2026: Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo as playable racers, plus themed vehicles, courses, and music
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender Pack — October 2026: Aang and Katara, with new vehicles, courses, music tracks, and emotes
  • Godzilla Pack — 2027
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion Pack — 2027
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Season Pass 2 key art with collab franchise logos
Image courtesy of SEGA

For Singapore fans, that last pair is a very big deal. Evangelion and Godzilla have massive followings here, and seeing them cross over into a racing game you can already buy locally is genuinely exciting. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available in Singapore on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam — check the official SEGA Asia page for local purchase options.

Sonic Pico Park: A New Co-op Game is Coming to Steam

SEGA and indie developer TECOPARK — the studio behind cult hit Pico Park — are collaborating on Sonic Pico Park, a cooperative puzzle-action game set in the Sonic universe. The title blends Pico Park‘s chaotic team-based puzzle gameplay with Sonic characters, iconic levels, and special moments designed entirely around co-op play. It is heading to Steam in 2026, with a specific release date expected to be announced during this week’s anniversary events.

If you have ever played Pico Park with friends and ended up yelling at each other in the best possible way, this one is already a must-wishlist.

Two Anniversary Livestreams This Week — Mark Your Calendars

Sega of America is hosting a birthday livestream on 23 June (today), featuring gameplay, music, community segments, and a charity fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Check the official @sonic_hedgehog social channels for the exact local streaming time.

Then on 24 June at 7:00 PM JST (6:00 PM SGT), the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel hosts a special Japanese anniversary stream. The lineup includes voice actress Aoi Yuki, a DJ live performance, hands-on gameplay, and the Sonic Pico Park development team. Most importantly: the stream promises world premiere reveals that will only be shown live. New announcements, first seen anywhere. That is genuinely worth blocking out a Tuesday evening for.

What to Expect from the Reveals

Confirmed content for the June 24 stream includes the latest updates on Sonic Pico Park, new season details for Sonic Rumble Party, and additional Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC news. Beyond that, SEGA is keeping the world premiere topics under wraps until airtime — which only adds to the anticipation.

A Sonic Statue Made of DNA in Tokyo

In perhaps the most unexpected 35th anniversary story: SEGA and Japanese bio-art collective LOM BABY have created a life-size chrome statue of Sonic the Hedgehog containing a vial of synthetic DNA sealed inside a Chaos Emerald. Labelled with entries like “Velocity Cells,” “Sonic bIOS,” and “Boost System,” the sculpture is on display at SEGA STORE TOKYO in Shibuya PARCO starting today. SEGA describes it as bringing “the essence of Sonic — who has raced through the ages — into the real world as DNA.” If you are heading to Japan this summer, this one is worth a detour.

Last Words

Thirty-five years of going fast. Sonic has outlasted entire console generations, reinvented himself more times than we can count, and still managed to keep Singapore gamers coming back — especially with crossover moves like this. TMNT, Avatar, Evangelion, Godzilla in one racing game is the kind of collab list that reads like a love letter to the pop-culture tastes of this region. Tune in tonight and tomorrow for the live reveals, and keep an eye on our Game News section for follow-up coverage once the stream announcements drop.

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Star Fox Switch 2 Launches This Thursday, 25 June

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Fox McCloud is back where he belongs — in the cockpit of an Arwing, doing barrel rolls across the Lylat System. Star Fox launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 this Thursday, 25 June, bringing a reborn take on the beloved N64 classic to a whole new generation of pilots. And with the N64 celebrating its 30th birthday today, there’s never been a more fitting moment to revisit the galaxy that made Fox McCloud a gaming icon.

Star Fox — Overview Trailer — Nintendo Switch 2 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

A Lylat System Reborn — What’s New in Star Fox Switch 2

Star Fox is a full remake of the 1997 Nintendo 64 classic, rebuilt from the ground up for Switch 2. Every stage in the game has received a complete visual overhaul, and brand-new cinematic cutscenes — including never-before-seen mission briefings between stages — give Fox McCloud’s squad and the story of Andross’s assault on the Lylat System far more room to breathe than the original ever had. Expanded codex entries with character profiles and planetary lore round out the world-building for players who want to go deeper.

Star Fox Switch 2 gameplay overview screenshot showing Fox McCloud's Arwing in combat
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Three Modes, Plenty of Replay Value

Campaign Mode is the heart of the experience. It’s a branching adventure across the Lylat System — available on Easy, Normal, or Expert difficulty — where the outcome of each planet mission determines which routes open up next. Two players can team up locally, with one taking the Pilot seat and the other handling the Gunner role. Online co-op is also supported via GameShare.

Challenge Mode unlocks once you’ve cleared stages, letting you replay them with a set of fresh objectives. It’s the mode for veterans chasing higher scores and tighter routes.

Battle Mode is full 4-vs-4 aerial dogfighting with up to eight players. There are multiple rule variants and three dedicated stages, and it’s playable solo against AI, online globally, or locally with friends. It’s the kind of multiplayer mode the franchise has needed for years, and it looks like the centrepiece of the game’s long-term appeal.

Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls and GameShare

One of the standout new features is mouse-style targeting using the Joy-Con 2 as a pointer — rest the controller on a flat surface and you aim at enemies with the precision of a mouse, which is an unexpectedly natural fit for the game’s fast lock-on combat. Local multiplayer also supports up to four players via GameShare — one copy of the game, spread across friends. GameChat (compatible USB camera required) renders both players as in-game character avatars using AR facial recognition, which is a neat bonus for anyone who owns Nintendo’s peripheral.

Star Fox Switch 2 — Pricing and What Singapore Players Should Know

Star Fox is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and will not be playable on the original Switch. In the US, the digital version is priced at US$49.99, with a physical edition at US$59.99; the Japanese eShop lists ¥5,480 digital and ¥6,480 physical. Singapore eShop pricing is to be confirmed — check the Nintendo eShop or retailers like GameXtreme and Qisahn for local availability. Nintendo Music subscribers also get ten tracks from the game’s updated orchestral score on day one.

Last words

The N64 turns 30 today and Star Fox — one of that console’s most beloved titles — arrives on Switch 2 this Thursday. For Singapore Switch 2 owners, this is one of the cleanest launch-window games on the platform: a tight, visually impressive remake with proper multiplayer that works well in handheld, tabletop, and TV modes. You can pre-load the digital version now via the Nintendo eShop. If you played the original back in the day, this is a genuine reason to dust off the controllers. Do a barrel roll. Check out more Switch 2 game news here.

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Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition Is Out Now on Switch 2

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Nero, Dante, V, and Vergil are officially portable. Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition dropped on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop today, 23 June 2026 — and the Singapore eShop listing is live right now. If you have been waiting for a reason to see what the Switch 2 can do on the action-game front, this is a strong one.

Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Is the Devil Hunter Edition?

This is not a bare port. The Devil Hunter Edition packages the full 2019 original alongside the Vergil playable character DLC — making all four of the game’s distinct combat styles available from the start. The roster breaks down like this:

  • Nero — the young devil hunter who swaps out mechanical Devil Breaker arms for wild offensive options
  • Dante — the franchise’s legendary demon-slaying icon, mixing swordplay with a rotating arsenal of absurd weapons
  • V — a summoner-style fighter who commands three familiars rather than fighting directly
  • Vergil — Dante’s ice-cold rival, added as DLC post-launch and now included here as standard

On top of the character roster, the edition includes costume colour options, extra taunts, and additional battle tracks — the kind of extras that might have cost you separately on other platforms.

Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition characters on Nintendo Switch 2
Image courtesy of Capcom

Switch 2 Performance

Capcom built DMC5 on their proprietary RE Engine, and the Switch 2 version targets 60fps in both TV mode and handheld mode. For a game built around the feel of its combo system — where every hit needs to register cleanly and stylish-rank momentum matters — that consistent frame rate is the right call. The Vergil DLC in particular demands precision, and a locked 60fps gives you the headroom to chase SSS rankings without the hardware fighting you.

Pricing and Availability

The digital version is available from today on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop. In the US, Capcom launched it at a promotional price of US$29.99, stepping up to the standard US$39.99 after 31 July 2026. Singapore pricing may differ slightly — check the Nintendo SG eShop page for the exact local figure. A physical edition is scheduled for 28 August 2026, though physical availability in Singapore is to be confirmed.

Plus: A Devil May Cry Animated Season 3 Is on the Way

Capcom confirmed alongside the Switch 2 announcement that a third — and final — season of the Devil May Cry animated series is coming to Netflix. The show has built a real audience: Season 1 pulled 21.7 million views in 2025, and Season 2 opened to 6.4 million views in its first two weeks after launching in May 2026, according to Capcom. Season 3 will serve as the concluding chapter. No premiere date has been announced yet.

Last Words

For Singapore fans who picked up a Switch 2 at launch, this is one of the better early-library additions — a proper Capcom action game, complete edition, running at the frame rate the combat system demands. Whether you missed DMC5 back in 2019 or want to revisit it with Vergil’s moveset unlocked from the start, the timing works. The Singapore eShop listing is live now. And if you are already a fan of the animated series, mark your calendar for whenever Netflix announces a Season 3 date — the full gaming news on that one is still coming.

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Blue Reflection Quartet Pre-Orders Are Live — All Four Games in One, Out July 30

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If you have been waiting for the ideal entry point into Gust’s magical-girl JRPG series, the wait is nearly over. Koei Tecmo and developer Gust dropped a brand-new second trailer and opened digital pre-orders for Blue Reflection Quartet on June 21, with the collection set to launch 30 July 2026 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet – Second Trailer — via KOEI TECMO AMERICA on YouTube

What Is Blue Reflection Quartet?

Blue Reflection Quartet is the definitive collection of the entire Blue Reflection series, bringing all four entries under one roof for the first time. The series follows high-school girls known as Reflectors who draw power from the emotions of those around them — part slice-of-life, part magical-girl RPG, with striking art by illustrator Mel Kishida, who also served as character designer and general supervisor on the collection.

Blue Reflection Quartet key art featuring the series heroines
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Everything the Collection Includes

Quartet packs in four distinct games, each updated or adapted for this release:

  • Blue Reflection — the original 2017 PS4 title, now with updated textures and visual effects.
  • Blue Reflection: Second Light — widely regarded as the series high point, with eight additional characters added and quality-of-life improvements throughout.
  • Blue Reflection: Sun — the mobile entry, rebuilt as a full console experience with a revised battle system.
  • Blue Reflection: Ray — a condensed version of the 24-episode anime adaptation, recreated with 3D characters playable as a standalone story.

On top of the four games, a Reference database ties the universe together with chronological flowcharts, character relationship maps, and an official artwork gallery — handy for newcomers trying to make sense of the interconnected cast.

Blue Reflection Quartet gameplay menu screenshot
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Pre-Order Now — Bonuses and Pricing

Digital pre-orders are live now on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop for USD 49.99. Pre-ordering before launch nets a set of four special photo frames usable in Blue Reflection: Second Light’s photo mode, representing each title in the collection. A free Quartet photo frame is also available to anyone who grabs the digital version before 12 August 2026.

Blue Reflection Quartet battle scene
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Physical editions are confirmed for Japan only (PS5 and Switch). Singapore players will need to go digital — either the PlayStation Store Asia, Nintendo eShop, or Steam, all of which carry the worldwide digital release.

Last Words

Blue Reflection has always had a devoted following in Singapore’s JRPG community, and Quartet removes every barrier to entry: one purchase, four games, all platforms. If you have been curious about the series but unsure where to start, check our other game news while you count down to 30 July. Pre-orders are open now — the special photo frame bonus runs until 12 August, so there is no rush, but no reason to wait either.

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Honkai: Nexus Anima Opens Sign-Ups for Evolution Test — New Creatures, New Characters, 9 July

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HoYoverse has opened recruitment for the next closed beta of Honkai: Nexus Anima — and players on PC, iOS, and Android can throw their names in the hat right now. Sign-ups opened on 22 June, with the Evolution Test itself kicking off on 9 July 2026. Trailers are live in English, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese, confirming this is a global beta — not a Japan-only affair.

Evolution Test Gameplay Showcase — via Honkai: Nexus Anima on YouTube

What Is Honkai: Nexus Anima?

This is an entirely new HoYoverse franchise — separate from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail. The game is built around a lore concept called the Nexus: a primordial force that once balanced opposing aspects of existence — light and dark, love and hate. When the Nexus collapsed, fragments of it became living creatures called Anima.

Players take the role of a Dimensional Traveler who escapes captivity and arrives in Iya, a town in the Reality Plane. The core loop is bonding with Anima — naming them, capturing photos, evolving them, and deploying them in strategic battles. Rare Chromatic Anima variants are especially coveted. If you have ever wished Genshin Impact had a Pokémon-style creature-collecting layer, this is worth watching.

What’s New in the Evolution Test

The Evolution Test is a major content jump over earlier testing phases. Three new characters debut in Iya: Nanafey, Bai Mei, and Olympia. Voice actor Akira Ishida (known for roles in Evangelion, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Honkai Impact 3rd) is confirmed as the voice of a character named Otto.

Expanded areas open up in the test, including a New Quarter district of Iya, the Bond Hall, and the Nexus Group building. This is a non-paying, data-wiping closed beta — any progress made will not carry to the final release — so it is purely a chance to get hands-on with HoYoverse’s next big title before everyone else.

Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Teaser — Until We Meet
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

How to Apply — Open Right Now

Head to hna.hoyoverse.com and complete the recruitment survey. Final testers are selected by lottery from everyone who pre-registers and submits the survey. You must be 18 or older to apply. The window is open from 22 June, so the sooner you get your entry in, the better your odds ahead of the 9 July start.

The beta runs on PC, Android, and iOS. No SGD pricing has been announced for the final game yet — this remains a test with no confirmed global launch window.

Last words

HoYoverse’s track record in Singapore is hard to argue with — Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero have all charted on the local App Store and Google Play at launch. Honkai: Nexus Anima is gunning for a similar audience: free-to-play, cross-platform, and now layering in creature-collecting mechanics that overlap nicely with the Pokémon GO and Palworld crowd. If you have a HoYoLAB account, applying for the Evolution Test takes two minutes. Check back with GameTrader’s Game News for coverage when the beta goes live on 9 July.

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Deltarune Chapter 5 Drops 24 June — Free Update for Existing Players

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Toby Fox’s beloved indie RPG is about to get its most-anticipated update yet: Deltarune Chapter 5 launches this Wednesday, June 24 — simultaneously worldwide on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. If you already own Chapters 1 through 4, the new chapter is a free update.

DELTARUNE – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

When can Singapore players get Deltarune Chapter 5?

The chapter drops at 11:00 PM SGT on Wednesday, June 24 (11:00 AM EDT / 3:00 PM UTC) — so Wednesday night is your window. The release is simultaneous on all platforms worldwide, which means no waiting for a regional rollout. Hit update on Steam, Nintendo eShop, or PlayStation Store at 11 PM and you’re in.

New to Deltarune entirely? The full package — Chapters 1 through 5 — is priced at USD$24.99 on all platforms. Check your regional store for local pricing.

What is Deltarune?

If you missed it: Deltarune is a free-to-play-then-paid RPG from Toby Fox, the one-man genius behind Undertale. It’s technically a parallel story to Undertale, featuring a cast of new and returning characters — including the reserved Kris, the brash Susie, and the endearing Ralsei — who dive into mysterious Dark Worlds to seal dangerous Dark Fountains threatening their town.

The game is known for its sharp writing, memorable music (entirely composed by Fox), and a battle system that rewards creative choices over raw power. Chapters 1 and 2 were released free in 2018 and 2021 respectively; Chapters 3 and 4 landed together in mid-2025 as part of the paid package. Chapter 5 follows roughly a year later — faster than many fans expected.

Deltarune Chapter 5 screenshot
Image courtesy of Toby Fox

What to expect from Chapter 5

Fox has been deliberately tight-lipped about spoilers — and intentionally so. In his official newsletter announcing the release date, he wrote: “I want to surprise people playing the Chapter for the first time, so I avoided showing the most exciting moments.”

What he did share hints at a tonal shift from the increasingly dark Chapter 4. Addressing the story’s gathering storm, Fox said: “In Chapter 4, we saw dark clouds on the horizon… That’s why, let’s not look there for now. Let’s turn around and watch the sun, before it goes down completely. Let’s smile again. Let’s have one more fun adventure, okay?”

GamesRadar reports the chapter carries the subtitle The Field of Pink and Gold, suggesting a warmer, more colourful adventure before the inevitable reckoning the story has been building toward. As Fox himself put it: “In my opinion, it fits well in the overall story of the game.”

Chapter 6 and 7: the road ahead

Deltarune is a seven-chapter project, and the good news is that Fox’s team is already deep into Chapter 6 development. From the same newsletter, here’s where things stand:

  • Cutscenes / NPC interactions: Making good progress
  • Overworld gameplay: All the basic gimmicks of the chapter are created
  • Normal enemies & bullets: Mostly complete
  • Boss & bullets: Working on the final battle’s bullet patterns

Fox noted that “this Chapter is easier to make than the others, so the development is going quite fast,” adding that “it’s not unrealistic that some staff members may start working on Chapter 7 before the end of the year.” Given that Chapter 7 is the planned final chapter, the end of Deltarune’s journey is now in sight.

Last words

Whether you are a day-one Undertale fan or someone who only just discovered Deltarune through word of mouth, Wednesday night is a great excuse to stay up past 11 PM. The update is free, the game is charming, and after years of waiting it really is nearly here. Singapore players — mark your calendars for June 24, 11 PM SGT. For more gaming news, keep an eye on GameTrader.

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Uma Musume Gets SPYAIR for 5.5th Anniversary — New Horse Girl Title Holder Revealed

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SPYAIR — the rock band behind unforgettable anime anthems from Haikyuu!!, Gintama, and Bleach — is heading to the Uma Musume stable. Cygames announced at the game’s packed 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR “THE STAGE” in Tokyo on June 21 that SPYAIR will compose and write the Uma Musume Pretty Derby 5.5th anniversary song, with lyrics by MOMIKEN and composition by UZ.

Uma Musume 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR THE STAGE — venue reveal — via the official ぱかチューブっ!【ウマ公式】 channel on YouTube

SPYAIR Takes the Stage for Uma Musume’s Anniversary

The announcement dropped live at Ariake Arena during DAY 2 of the Uma Musume 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR “THE STAGE” in TOKYO — one of the biggest gatherings in the game’s history. SPYAIR will provide the 5.5th anniversary song, with MOMIKEN (bass) handling lyrics and UZ (guitar) composing the music. Full details — song title, release date, and in-game rollout — are still to be confirmed by Cygames at a later date.

The collaboration carries serious weight for anime music fans. SPYAIR are veterans of the genre, having delivered “Imagination” for Haikyuu!!, “Samurai Heart” for Gintama, and “I Wanna Be” for Bleach. The band is hitting the ground running in summer 2026 — their track “Awake” just launched as the opening theme for new isekai anime The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How To Game The System, which premieres on TBS and MBS on July 2.

Title Holder Gallops Into the Stable

The SPYAIR reveal was not the night’s only surprise. A new horse girl character — Title Holder (タイトルホルダー) — was unveiled as a secret guest appearance, voiced by 華成結. Title Holder is based on the real racehorse of the same name, a formidable front-runner who claimed the 2022 Takarazuka Kinen and became celebrated for durability and grit. Expect her in-game persona to carry that same charge-ahead energy.

More From the 7th EVENT — What’s Next

Cygames packed the event with additional updates rolling out over the coming weeks:

  • Limited gacha with SSR / ★3 guaranteed draws went live on June 21 at 21:00 JST.
  • Uma Uta Jukebox receives setlist and song additions on June 29.
  • A retrospective broadcast special airs June 28 at 19:00 JST.
  • The June 21 concert is available to replay on ABEMA, Stagecrowd, and ZAIKO until July 5.

The World Tour is also going global, with the next confirmed stops being Los Angeles (Peacock Theatre), London, Seoul, and Yokohama. No South-East Asia date has been announced yet.

Last words

For Singapore Uma Musume players, anniversary songs typically roll out simultaneously to all regions of the global app. If SPYAIR’s track lands anywhere near the energy of “Imagination” or “I Wanna Be”, it will be one to watch out for. Check the official Uma Musume site for when Cygames drops full details, and stay tuned to our Game News coverage for the update when the song is officially revealed.

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Kenshiro Comes to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves This June

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South Town just got a lot more dangerous. SNK has officially revealed Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star as the final Season Pass 2 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, arriving this June — and the character trailer released by SNK makes clear that the successor to Hokuto Shinken is every bit as devastating in a fighting game as he is in the manga and anime.

“You Are Already Dead” — Kenshiro Enters the Tournament

The reveal lands at a great time: the all-new Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN anime is currently airing, giving both longtime fans and newcomers a reason to care deeply about the man with the seven scars. In City of the Wolves‘s Arcade Mode, Kenshiro enters the King of Fighters tournament alongside Terry, Hokutomaru, and Hotaru to challenge Wolfgang Krauser’s grip on South Town. The EOST (Episodes of South Town) solo RPG mode goes a step further, sending Kenshiro to investigate a mysterious miasma spreading through the city — which means full interactions with the CotW cast in a story context.

FATAL FURY: CotW × FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN｜KENSHIRO｜Character Trailer — via SNK OFFICIAL on YouTube

How Kenshiro Plays

Kenshiro is designed around technical depth. His toolkit centres on fast, hard-hitting strikes that build into channeling point activations and deliberate status changes, rewarding players who can manage resources mid-combo. SNK describes him as having impressive combo routes that can leave opponents with no answer once he gets going — a faithful translation of Hokuto Shinken’s philosophy of exploiting hidden pressure points. He is voiced by Clayton Alexander in English and Shunsuke Takeuchi in Japanese, both returning from recent Fist of the North Star projects.

Kenshiro in action in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Image courtesy of SNK

How to Get Kenshiro

Kenshiro is included in Season Pass 2 (USD $19.99, which covers him plus five other Season 2 characters — SGD pricing to be confirmed on PSN Singapore and Steam). If you have not picked up the base game yet, the Legend Edition bundles the full game with both season passes for USD $49.99, and SNK currently has it on a mid-year sale at USD $29.99 — that is 40% off. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2 lineup
Image courtesy of SNK

Try Kenshiro at EVO 2026 Before He Goes Live

If you happen to be heading to Las Vegas for EVO 2026 (June 26–28), SNK will have a playable Kenshiro demo at their booth — giving competitors and spectators a hands-on session before his wider release. For the Singapore community who will be watching EVO brackets and pools online, this is the first live look at how he performs in tournament conditions.

Last words

For Singapore fighting game fans, Kenshiro’s arrival in City of the Wolves is one of the more exciting crossover DLC drops in recent memory. The game has been quietly building one of the best rosters in the genre since launch, and stacking a Shōnen Jump icon like Kenshiro — right as his anime is bringing Fist of the North Star back into the conversation — is a smart pull. If you want a refresher on the source material before he drops, we covered the new Fist of the North Star anime earlier this week. The exact in-June release date for the DLC is yet to be confirmed by SNK; keep an eye on their official channels for the launch window announcement.

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Sekiro: No Defeat — FromSoftware’s Anime Hits Crunchyroll

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FromSoftware’s acclaimed 2019 action game finally gets the anime treatment it deserves — and Singapore fans can catch Sekiro: No Defeat on Crunchyroll after its Japan theatrical premiere this September.

Sekiro: No Defeat official key visual showing Wolf the one-armed shinobi
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll

What Is Sekiro: No Defeat?

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — the FromSoftware action title that won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2019 — is getting an official anime adaptation. The series follows Wolf, a disgraced shinobi sworn to protect a young lord named Kuro. When Kuro is captured by the Ashina clan, Wolf embarks on a perilous journey through Sengoku-era Japan, facing relentless enemies and death at every turn — staying true to the punishing spirit that made the game a modern classic.

Revealed at Gamescom 2025, Sekiro: No Defeat was confirmed as a Crunchyroll worldwide exclusive. The September 4 Japan theatrical premiere date was officially confirmed in May 2026 alongside a new main visual, with a second trailer following in March.

Who’s Making the Sekiro Anime?

Production is handled by Studio Qzil.la together with ARCH and KADOKAWA. The creative team has strong credentials: director Kenichi Kutsuna leads the project, with screenplay by Takuya Sato — whose credits include the Steins;Gate anime adaptation, a reassuring sign for fans who know how much careful pacing matters in a story like Sekiro. Takahiro Kishida takes on character design, with Shuta Hasunuma composing the score.

The production team confirmed via Crunchyroll: “This work is being produced entirely as hand-drawn 2D animation, without the use of any AI-generated animation” — a statement that will matter to many in an industry where that conversation is getting louder.

The Original Game’s Voice Cast Returns

Perhaps the most reassuring news for Sekiro devotees: the full Japanese voice cast from the game is returning for the anime adaptation.

  • Daisuke Namikawa — Wolf / Sekiro
  • Miyuki Sato — Kuro, the Divine Heir
  • Kenjiro Tsuda — Genichiro Ashina
  • Shizuka Ito — Emma
  • Jin Urayama — Busshi (The Sculptor)
  • Akimitsu Takase — Hanbei the Undying
  • Takaya Hashi — Owl (Fukuro)
  • Tetsuo Kaneo — Isshin Ashina

For players who spent dozens of hours grinding through those performances, having them carry over into animation is a welcome continuity that gives the production a head start on emotional grounding.

Watch the Official Trailer

Sekiro: No Defeat | Official Trailer 2 — via Crunchyroll on YouTube

When Can Singapore Fans Watch Sekiro: No Defeat?

Sekiro: No Defeat opens in Japanese cinemas on 4 September 2026 for a limited three-week theatrical run. Following that, the series streams exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide — Singapore included. The only excluded regions are Japan, China, South Korea, Russia, and Belarus.

No exact Crunchyroll streaming premiere date has been confirmed at time of writing, but expect it to follow shortly after the Japan theatrical window closes. Stay tuned to our anime coverage for updates as they come.

Sekiro: No Defeat Trailer 2 screenshot showing Wolf in Sengoku-era Japan
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll

Last Words

Singapore gamers who have lived and died — repeatedly — through Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice know exactly what this world is capable of. With a returning voice cast, a director and writer with track records in grounded anime storytelling, and a team committed to traditional hand-drawn craft, Sekiro: No Defeat has every ingredient to be a game-to-anime adaptation that actually honours its source material. September can’t come soon enough.