This week sees the release of two major Japanese video games: Code Vein II is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, while Makaism: Frenzy of the Netherworld launches on PlayStation 5, the new Switch 2, and the standard Switch.
This week also brings new mystery adventure games, including Dark Auction, which is available on PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC, and DUSK INDEX: GION for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC.
Here’s a complete list of Japanese games released this week. Just so you know, we earn a small commission on purchases made through the Play-Asia links provided. Plus, you can save 5% using the coupon code GEMATSU2025.
Physical and Digital
- Amber Alert Director’s Cut (PS5) – Already available digitally worldwide.
- Limited Edition (PS5)
- Caravan Sandwitch (PS5, Switch) – Already available digitally worldwide.
- Card-en-Ciel – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) – Launching digitally worldwide.
- Limited Edition (Switch 2)
- Chrono Ark Deluxe Edition (Switch) – Launching digitally worldwide.
- Code Vein II (PS5) – Launching worldwide.
- Limited Edition (PS5)
- Limited Edition with Figure (PS5)
- Super Special Edition (PS5)
- North American Version
- Standard Edition (PS5, Xbox Series)
- Ultimate Edition (PS5, Xbox Series)
- European Version (PS5, Xbox Series)
- Asian Version
- Standard Edition (PS5)
- Collector’s Edition (PS5)
- Dark Auction (PS5, Switch) – Launching digitally worldwide.
- Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection! (Switch)
- DreadOut Remastered Collection (PS5, Switch) – Already available digitally worldwide.
- DUSK INDEX: GION (Switch) – Launching worldwide.
- DYNAMIC CHORD feat. apple-polisher Remaster edition (Switch)
- Glass Heart Princess for Nintendo Switch (Switch)
- Special Edition (Switch)
- Kigetsu no Yoru (Switch)
- Makaism: Frenzy of the Netherworld (PS5, Switch 2, Switch) – Game-key card on Switch 2.
- Asian Version (PS5, Switch 2, Switch)
- Ouchi de Amaeru Shakaijin Kanojo no Renai Moyou (Switch)
- Limited Edition (Switch)
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle (PS5, PS4, Switch)
- Treasure Box (PS5, PS4, Switch)
- Asian Version
- Standard Edition (PS5, Switch)
- Treasure Box (PS5, Switch)
- School Girlfriend 2 Serika Love Box (Switch)
- 3-Piece Set (Switch)
- Tantei Kibukawa Ryousuke Jikentan Collection Part II (Switch)
- Parts I and II Complete Set (Switch)
Digital-Only
- The 9th Charnel (PS5, Xbox Series, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Cairn (PS5, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Code Vein II (Xbox Series, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Core Keeper (Switch 2) – Launching worldwide.
- Dark Auction (PC [Steam]) – Launching digitally worldwide.
- Dispatch (Switch 2, Switch) – Launching worldwide.
- Don’t Stop, Girlypop! (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Drop Duchy: Complete Edition (Xbox Series, PC [Microsoft Store]) – Launching worldwide.
- DUSK INDEX: GION (PS5, Xbox Series, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Echoes of Elysium Early Access (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- FRONT MISSION 3: Remake (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC [Steam, GOG]) – Launching worldwide.
- GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition (Switch 2) – Launching worldwide.
- I Hate This Place (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PC [Steam, Epic Games Store]) – Launching worldwide.
- Highguard (PS5, Xbox Series, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- NAMAKORIUM Early Access (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Nova Antarctica (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Ouchi de Amaeru Shakaijin Kanojo no Renai Moyou (PC [Steam])
- Rightfully, Beary Arms (Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Run for Money: Hunter vs. Runner! Which Side Will You Win? (PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Switch 2 and Switch versions also launching worldwide.
- Speedball (PS5, Xbox Series, PC [Steam]) – Launching worldwide.
- Umami Grove (PS VR2) – Launching worldwide.
You can buy PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch games from the Japanese PlayStation Network and Nintendo eShop using prepaid cards.
- PlayStation Store cards (yen): 1,100 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 10,000
- Nintendo eShop cards (yen): 1,000 / 1,500 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 9,000
Demos, DLC, Updates, etc.
- BALL x PIT “The Regal Update” (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, PC)
- Core Keeper “Void & Voltage” Update (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
- Dark Auction Demo (PS5)
- Freestyle Football 2 Closed Beta Test (PS5, Xbox Series)
- Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Update “Ares & Fabled Seed DLC” (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, PC)
- Nioh 3 Demo (PS5, PC)
- Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Expansion “Fantastical Parade” (iOS, Android)
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2026-01-26 04:18