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Bushiroad business and news from across the web.- Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Adds Shizuku as DLC Fighter on April 16Bushiroad and Eighting announced that Shizuku will join Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact as a DLC fighter on April 16, 2026. The fighting game features 3-on-3 team battles and is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The article also touches on the legacy of the Hunter x Hunter manga by Yoshihiro Togashi.
Shizuku officially announced for Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact, release date and trailerBushiroad and Eighting have officially announced Shizuku as a downloadable content character for Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact, set to release on April 16, 2026. The fighting game, available on Nintendo Switch, has previously released Neferpitou and Phinks as DLC characters, with Zeno Zoldyck also teased.- Fantasy Visual Novel 'Lilac' Launches on Steam; Two Versions Featuring a Male or Female Main CastThe fantasy visual novel Lilac has been released on PC via Steam by publisher Bushiroad and developer Frontwing. The game is available in two versions, "Lilac -side Witch-" and "Lilac -side Wizard-", each featuring a different main cast and minor story variations, with both versions costing $24.99 individually or $49.98 as a bundle.
Palworld publishing boss thinks "we're a few years away" from a AAA survival crafting game, and he was "super excited" for the one Blizzard canceledJohn Buckley, head of publishing for Palworld, believes AAA companies are a few years away from attempting another survival crafting game, but expects them to increasingly borrow elements from the genre. He expressed excitement for a potential AAA survival crafting title, referencing a canceled Blizzard project.
Danganronpa Character Chibigurumi Plush Start to Drop in JulyBandai Namco will release three volumes of Danganronpa Chibigurumi character plush toys in July and August 2026, featuring characters from the mainline games. These four-inch tall plushies will initially debut in Japanese arcades, with potential for worldwide sales later. Bushiroad also announced a separate line of Puchish plush toys launching in June 2026.
New Bang Dream: Our Notes Game Debuts in 2026Bushiroad and Bilibili have announced Bang Dream: Our Notes, a new rhythm game set to launch worldwide in 2026 for iOS and Android devices. The game will feature multiple bands, including returning groups like Ave Mujica and MyGO!!!!!, alongside two new bands, Ikka Dumb Rock and millsage. A closed beta test for players in Japan will be held until April 30, 2026.