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Cygames offers travel & lodging reimbursement to Umamusume: Pretty Derby US concert attendees
Cygames is offering travel and lodging reimbursement to attendees of the canceled Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles, even if they have already traveled to the US. This generous move comes after the concert's cancellation, with the company preparing to process these reimbursements in the coming weeks. Attendees will need to retain receipts to qualify for the compensation.
The latest game event to fall afoul of US visa rules is a live concert for horse girl racer Umamusume: Pretty Derby
An upcoming concert for the popular game Umamusume: Pretty Derby, part of its "The Stage: World Tour", has been cancelled in Los Angeles due to difficulties in obtaining necessary US visas for the performers. Developers Cygames stated they had been working for over six months to secure visas but were unsuccessful. This follows a similar incident with a performer for Wuthering Waves and highlights broader issues with international event organizers facing US visa system challenges.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Los Angeles concert cancelled last minute due to US visa issues, despite exploring "every possible option"
Cygames has announced the sudden cancellation of an upcoming Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles due to difficulties in obtaining necessary US visas for performers. The event, scheduled for October 22nd and 23rd, has been cancelled despite the developers exploring all possible options, leading to refunds for ticket holders and significant fan frustration.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby's first US concert in doubt thanks to Trump immigration policies
Cygames' planned Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles, scheduled for October 22-23, 2026, is in jeopardy due to difficulties securing entry visas for traveling staff and performers. The company cited Donald Trump's administration's strict immigration policies as the cause, potentially leading to cancellation. A final decision is expected by October 19, 2026.
Where the Seeds Fall PC Demo is Out Now, Accompanied by a Cinematic Trailer
Cygames has released a PC demo for their upcoming game, Where the Seeds Fall, accompanied by a new cinematic trailer. The game, which features a soldier and a Fell Child navigating a crumbling World Tree, is also slated for release on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on November 5th. The demo allows players to experience the game's jumping mechanics.
Horse girls are officially coming to the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix in first-of-its-kind Umamasume crossover
The popular mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby is collaborating with the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix, featuring game art and voice actor Tomoyo Takayanagi at the event. This marks the first time a video game has partnered with the Grand Prix, with large displays and character photo spots planned for attendees.
Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok PC Review – An Epic Action RPG | Invision Game Community
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a highly satisfying action RPG that successfully translates the Granblue franchise to a fast-paced combat experience. Developed by Cygames, the game features spectacular combat, memorable characters, and stunning anime-inspired visuals, making it a strong contender in the genre. While the main story is relatively short, the engaging post-game content, rewarding progression, and smooth multiplayer offer significant replayability.
Cygames announces Where the Seeds Fall for Nintendo Switch 2
Cygames has announced Where the Seeds Fall, a new action-adventure game from its CygamesEdge brand, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is set for a November 5, 2026 release and features a narrative-driven experience about a soldier escorting a Fell Child to the surface world.
Cygames to sponsor Los Angeles Dodgers game next month — MP3s & NPCs
Video game developer Cygames is sponsoring a Los Angeles Dodgers game on September 2nd, titled 'The 2025 World Series Ohtani Ring Presented by Cygames'. Attendees will receive a replica of Shohei Ohtani's championship ring, and a Cygames booth will be present. Cygames is known for franchises like Umamusume: Pretty Derby and Shadowverse.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Switch 2 Review
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok offers an expansive DLC with new missions, characters, and modes, now available on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the Switch 2 version experiences visual downgrades and targets 30fps compared to the PlayStation 5's 60fps, the core gameplay loop remains highly engaging. The expansion introduces new endgame content like the Conflux roguelike mode and Summons, providing significant value for returning players.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Review – Here We Go Again
The Endless Ragnarok expansion for Granblue Fantasy: Relink introduces new endgame content, including higher difficulty quests and a roguelite mode called Conflux. While the story offers little development, the expansion focuses on engaging gameplay with new playable characters and a weapon "Transcendence" system. The new Chaos difficulty quests and challenging boss fights provide a significant step up in difficulty, making the game feel more complete.
Long-Forgotten PlayStation Exclusive RPG Still Coming, Dev Says
Cygames has confirmed that its PlayStation 4 exclusive action RPG, Project Awakening, is still in development. Company president Koichi Watanabe stated that the game is "steadily progressing" and "really starting to take shape," suggesting it is still some time away from release and unlikely to launch within the current console generation.
Project Awakening Development Will Now “Really Accelerate”, Says Studio
Cygames announced that development on Project Awakening will significantly accelerate, with staff from Granblue Fantasy: Relink joining the team. The studio is switching from its in-house Cyllista engine to Unreal Engine 5 to achieve "hyper-photorealism." The game's action tempo will be slower and more tactical than Granblue Fantasy: Relink, emphasizing weighty combat and realistic monster behaviors.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Released
The expansion "Endless Ragnarok" for the action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink is now available on PC and consoles. Developed by Cygames, this new content adds to the aerial fantasy world of the base game.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is out and smashing Steam, adding new content, bonuses, and character DLC
Cygames has released Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. The expansion adds new solo and multiplayer content, character DLC for Fraux and Fediel, and various in-game bonuses for linking with other Cygames titles. The Steam version saw over 72,000 concurrent players shortly after launch.
Fight On, Beneath the Endless Skies — Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Is Out Today!
Cygames, Inc. has released the action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. The expansion adds new solo and multiplayer content, along with character expansion sets for Fraux and Fediel. An upgrade kit is available for existing owners, and various editions offer in-game bonuses.
I almost missed the fantastic Granblue Fantasy: Relink. It just got even bigger - so don't make the same mistake
Cygames has released the "Endless Ragnarok" expansion for the action JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink. This substantial DLC adds a new story, a combat summons system, additional quest tiers, new bosses, and more "master traits" to enhance character builds. The expansion is available as an upgrade for $29.99 / £24.99 or bundled with the base game for $59.99 / £49.99, with a demo also available.
This action RPG's more-with-more-on-top excess is as fun as expansion design gets
The Endless Ragnarok expansion for Granblue Fantasy: Relink offers a fun, high-intensity experience that builds upon the base game's action RPG mechanics. It introduces new difficulty tiers, characters, and the roguelite-inspired Conflux mode, which provides varied challenges and rewards without requiring excessive min-maxing. The expansion successfully adds meaningful content for returning players, focusing on enjoyable progression and engaging gameplay loops.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok launch trailer – Cygames’ RPG incoming for Nintendo Switch 2
Cygames has released a launch trailer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, an expanded version of the action RPG coming to Nintendo Switch 2. This new version includes additional content, an exclusive local co-op mode, and features like party-based attacks and summons. The game launches on July 7 and offers a variety of co-op quests and challenges.
Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely continues its mobile investment spree with Umamusame: Pretty Derby director's new company Studio AuKnow
Mobile gaming giant Scopely has made a strategic investment into Studio AuKnow, a new company founded by the former director of the popular mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby. This investment is part of Scopely's ongoing commitment to the Japanese market and broader Saudi Arabian efforts to invest in the growing mobile gaming sector.