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What Was Announced in Bandai Namco Summer Showcase

My Hero Academia: All’s Justice
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice

Bandai Namco has officially wrapped up its summer gaming showcase this week, giving players a closer look at both upcoming releases and brand-new projects set to arrive in the months and years ahead.


New Game Announcements

  1. My Hero Academia: All’s Justice

    • Details: A new 3v3 action fighting game based on the My Hero Academia franchise, focusing on the anime’s Final War Arc. It features a game-exclusive take on the final battle, with all of Class 1-A playable. The game introduces a "Rising System" to enhance character abilities, designed to be accessible for both casual and hardcore players.

    • Platforms: PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S.

    • Release Date: No specific date announced, expected in 2026.

Gameplay Deep Dives and Trailers

  1. Digimon Story: Time Stranger

    • Details: A turn-based monster-taming RPG set in modern-day Tokyo, featuring over 450 Digimon. Players take the role of an ADAMAS agent investigating supernatural events in locations like Shinjuku and Akihabara, as well as the Digital World. A deep dive showcased gameplay and story elements.

    • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, rumored Switch 2 listing.

    • Release Date: October 3, 2025.

  2. Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree

    • Details: A fantasy roguelite title with a new trailer showcasing dynamic environments, progression, cinematics, and revealing two new Guardians—Rekka and Nishiki.

    • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch.

    • Release Date: September 19, 2025.

    • Price: Standard Edition ($29.99), Deluxe Edition ($39.99).

Updates on Previously Announced Titles

  1. Code Vein II

    • Details: A sequel to the action RPG, featuring a new protagonist, Jack Rutherford, a Revenant Hunter, and a character named Lou who enables time travel to 100 years in the past. The trailer highlighted returning features like Drain Attacks and Partner Systems, alongside new story elements.

    • Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC.

    • Release Date: 2026.

  2. The Blood of the Dawnwalker

    • Details: An open-world RPG by Rebel Wolves (former CD Projekt RED developers). New gameplay footage showcased blood-sucking mechanics with choices to spare or kill enemies.

    • Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC.

    • Release Date: 2026.

  3. Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots

    • Details: A new entry in the Everybody’s Golf series, featuring Pac-Man as a pre-order bonus character with classic sound effects and animations. New gameplay highlighted stages and the largest roster of playable characters in the series.

    • Platforms: PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch.

    • Release Date: September 5, 2025.

  4. Death Note: Killer Within

    • Details: New roles were announced, including “Team Mello,” adding a new threat to Team L. A previous update introduced “Kira’s Spokesperson” for Team Kira. A minor gameplay clip was shown, with more roles promised later in summer 2025.

  5. Shadow Labyrinth

    • Details: A 2D platformer with Pac-Man-inspired elements, featuring a boss fight against “G-Host” (inspired by Blinky). Players can equip perks and gear before battles. The game includes niche Pac-Man references.

    • Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (via Steam).

    • Release Date: July 18, 2025.

  6. Patapon 1+2 Replay

    • Details: A remastered collection of the 2007 and 2008 rhythmic action adventure games Patapon and Patapon 2.

    • Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (via Steam).

    • Release Date: July 11, 2025.

  7. Super Robot Wars Y

    • Details: A tactical RPG with a detailed trailer showcasing characters and a new “Assist Link” system, allowing non-pilot characters to aid in battle.

    • Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (via Steam).

    • Release Date: August 23, 2025.

  8. Tekken 8

    • Details: A deep dive into Fahkumram, a new character joining the roster the following week, with insights into design inspirations.

  9. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot – Daima DLC

    • Details: The “Daima – Adventure Through the Demon Realm” DLC, split into two parts, with Part 1 launching on July 17, 2025. A gameplay introduction showcased battle mechanics and minigames.

  10. Little Nightmares III

    • Details: A new trailer showed characters Low and Alone navigating a dangerous carnival, with deluxe editions and two post-launch DLC chapters announced.

    • Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC.

    • Release Date: Not specified, expected in 2026.


Some That Missed

While the event packed a lot of content, some fans were left wanting. There was no announcement for Ace Combat 8, despite the franchise's 30th anniversary, and the Tales of series was also noticeably absent, leaving its own milestone celebration without a major update.


Still, with a variety of genres, returning franchises, and new concepts, Bandai Namco’s summer showcase ended on a high note, giving players plenty to look forward to through 2025 and beyond.


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