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Everything Revealed During The Arc System Works Showcase

Multiple games were highlighted this week during the Arc System Works Showcase, showing off what's on the way for the next few months



Article Summary

  • Arc System Works Showcase delivers eight new titles, blending classic franchises with fresh adventures.
  • Highlights include Double Dragon Revive, Bubble Bobble Sugar Dragons, and Hunter×Hunter New×Impact.
  • Innovative projects like Dear Me, I Was... and Demon's Night Fever push storytelling and RPG gameplay.
  • Exclusive reveals and Anime Expo news, including Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes DLC character Izumi.

Arc System Works held their own summer gaming livestream this week called the Arc System Works Showcase, where they highlighted several titles in a single show. All of it was focused on their own games, which made it shorter (and we appreciate that!), as they looked over eight titles with more time than usual. We have more details below, along with the stream above, for you to check out.

Everything Revealed During The Arc System Works Showcase
Credit: Arc System Works

Dear Me, I Was…

Dear me, I was… is a new interactive adventure game that lets you enjoy a story woven with beautiful visuals, fusing the vibrant watercolor style of Taisuke Kanasaki with rotoscoping technology. The lifelike characters are sure to deeply move your heart. In this story, players will relive the life of a certain woman, experiencing joy, sorrow, and growth through her ordinary and humble life while witnessing the story she weaves in a life interconnected with others.

Absolum

From the team that revolutionized side-scrolling action comes Absolum, a game featuring a mix of top-tier action and roguelike elements. Your adventure in the world of Talam allows you to enjoy the atmosphere of a classic fantasy game! Arc System Works will publish the game in APAC regions.

Demon's Night Fever

Introducing Demon's Night Fever as a raising speedrun simulation RPG, based on the concept of "Embrace being evil." Misdeed, Theft, Abduction, Plunder. This is a tale of "Evil," where anything goes. The hero is a dull boy, "Kyoshiro," who hates the world. A self-proclaimed evil god, having lost his powers, appears to Kyoshiro, after which they team up and go beyond the limits of evil! The game is produced by Sohei Niikawa, known for many popular Simulation RPGs, and under intensive development by a star-studded creative team, featuring character designs by Yuji Himukai and sound by Tatsuya Yano.

Bubble Bobble Sugar Dragons

Taito's bubble action game series, Bubble Bobble, returns in a completely new game – Bubble Bobble Sugar Dragons. More quests, more power! An all-new Bubble Bobble experience! The bubble-blowing dragon, Bub, embarks on a grand adventure through "Sweet" dungeons that change every time. Blow bubbles to catch bullies, and use your horns and spikes to burst the bubbles and beat them. Use bubbles to ride the wind and jump off to high places. Gather treasures in ever-changing dungeons. Collect treasures and level up your abilities. Be stronger with Bub and go deeper into the dungeons.

Double Dragon Revive
Credit: Arc System Works

Damon and Baby

Arc System Works has announced DAMON and BABY (release date and platforms to be announced at a later date), bringing an action game made by the developers at Arc System Works. The new project is the first step towards that future of more action games by the developers! This is the tale of the Demon King who was cursed to never be able to part from a human child. The journey to release the curse begins.

Double Dragon Revive

Arc System Works shared a new announcement trailer for the upcoming Double Dragon Revive. The classic action masterpiece is revived for the modern era. Double Dragon, which captivated countless players in the dawn of the arcade era, returns in a new form tailored to modern playstyles as Double Dragon Revive. Leveraging Arc System Works' fighting game development, we deliver a modern beat 'em up that pursues an exhilarating gameplay feel.

Hunter×Hunter New×Impact

As a reminder to fans, Hunter×Hunter New×Impact releases July 17, 2025, as the first real fighting game for Hunter×Hunter! Experience a 3v3 tag battle where character synergy and team composition heavily influence battles. Shoot for victory with the team that best fits you. Simply hold the Rush Button and rapidly press buttons to perform combos. Compete with other players in Rank Mode, using Rollback Netcode. Your ranks change based on your points where players aim to be a 3-Star Hunter. Enjoy famous scenes from Hunter×Hunter and relive those moments against the CPU!

Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes

Arc System Works is also bringing something special for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. On July 3, 2025 at Anime Expo, the third DLC character, Izumi, will be playable for attendees!


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Gavin SheehanAbout Gavin Sheehan

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