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Utawarerumono: Lost Frag - Story Archives Announced as Offline Version
Aquaplus announced that the Japanese mobile game Utawarerumono: Lost Frag will receive an offline version titled Utawarerumono: Lost Frag – Story Archives, which will contain the game's narrative. The developer is also considering adding full voice-acting and new story content to the offline version. The original mobile game will cease service later this month, and Aquaplus plans to shift focus to new original IPs and the previously announced Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered.
Yuke’s and Aquaplus Outline Future Plans Including Ports and New Projects
Yuke's and Aquaplus are planning a future partnership following Yuke's acquisition of Aquaplus, focusing on ports of existing titles and the development of new projects. Aquaplus president Naoya Shimokawa indicated that ports of games like the Dungeon Travelers series and Tears to Tiara are being considered, with Yuke's technical support aiding in bringing titles like Utawarerumono Past and Present Rediscovered to the Nintendo Switch. Both companies are also interested in creating new simulation RPGs, fighting games, or larger RPG projects together.