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Ninjala 2 dev want the franchise “to continue for 10 years, 20 years, and beyond”
GungHo producer Motoki Kaneda expressed a strong desire for the Ninjala franchise to achieve long-term success, aiming for it to continue for "10 years, 20 years, and beyond." The upcoming sequel, Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, is set to launch on the Switch 2 next year and is described as an open-world action game.
Ninjala 2 devs explain why it’s an open-world action game, no gacha-style elements
Developers for Ninjala 2 have revealed the game will shift to an open-world PvE action genre, moving away from the competitive PvP focus of its predecessor. GungHo also confirmed that the sequel will be a single purchase with no gacha-style monetization, a change positively received by fans.
Interview: Game director Motoki Kaneda discusses 'Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet' — MP3s & NPCs
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2027, will shift from a battle royale format to an open-world co-op adventure. Game director Motoki Kaneda discussed the inspiration behind the change, the planned DLC structure for its two chapters, and the introduction of new characters while retaining all characters from the original Ninjala.
Report: Tencent plans to exit investments in Japanese studios like Story of Seasons developer Marvelous
Tencent is reportedly considering exiting some of its minority investments in Japanese game studios, including Marvelous, as part of a global portfolio reassessment. This move aims to divest stakes where envisioned synergies have lapsed, though investments in companies like FromSoftware and PlatinumGames are expected to remain unaffected. Tencent has stated its continued commitment to the Japanese game market.
GungHo Online Entertainment Brings Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet to Anime Expo 2026
GungHo Online Entertainment America announced its lineup for Anime Expo 2026, featuring the first public demo of Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet. The game, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2027, will showcase its open-world evolution of the original's PvP combat with co-op dungeons and boss battles. Attendees can also win prizes and purchase merchandise related to Ninjala 2, Trails in the Sky, and Puzzle & Dragons.
GungHo Brings Ninjala 2 Demo, Giveaways, and Exclusive Merch to Anime Expo 2026
GungHo Online Entertainment America will showcase the first public demo of Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet at Anime Expo 2026. The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, launching Spring 2027, will feature an open-world adventure with cooperative gameplay. Attendees can also participate in giveaways for a Nintendo Switch 2 console and other prizes, and purchase merchandise from Ninjala 2, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, and Puzzle & Dragons.
Ninjala Returns With An Open-World Sequel Exclusive To Switch 2 In 2027
GungHo announced Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, an open-world sequel to Ninjala, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2027. This title will be the first chapter of a two-part saga and will feature co-op gameplay against large foes. The original Ninjala is currently offering in-game currency and its anime series is returning to YouTube to tie into the new game's story.
GungHo Online Entertainment Reveals Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, Exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2
GungHo Online Entertainment America has announced Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, an open-world action game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch in Spring 2027. The sequel expands on the original's Ninja-Gum Action combat with a new story-driven PvE experience, dungeons, and boss battles, playable solo or in co-op. A playable demo will be available at Anime Expo 2026.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet Revealed as Switch 2 Exclusive
GungHo Online Entertainment announced Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, an open-world PvE action game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, launching in Spring 2027. The sequel expands on the original's combat with new features like weapon attributes and crafting, and introduces a story involving a mysterious stranger and a new planet. The game will support solo and co-op play for up to four players, with a playable demo at Anime Expo 2026.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet announced for Switch 2
GungHo Online Entertainment announced Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet for Switch 2, set to launch in spring 2027. This sequel transitions the series from player-versus-player to an open-world player-versus-environment experience, featuring high-speed Ninja-Gum Action combat, dungeons, and colossal bosses. The game will be told in a two-part story, with the first installment focusing on the protagonist being transported to an uncharted planet. A demo will be playable at Anime Expo 2026.
Bandit Trap Interview – Home Alone Inspiration, Asymmetrical Chaos, and Community-Driven Design
Picomy's Bobby Bouman and Jimmy de Meza discuss the inspirations behind Bandit Trap, a chaotic asymmetrical multiplayer game influenced by Home Alone and slapstick humor. They detail the challenges of balancing gameplay between the Trapper and Bandits, and how community feedback from playtests has shaped the game's development and future updates.
