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Neptunia: Unlimited

Today, Compile Heart unveiled Neptunia: Unlimited, which is planned for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’s first debuting in Japan on August 27, 2026. Expect a western release and a finalized English name later.

Neptunia: Unlimited is arriving over a decade after the last mainline entry in the series. It’s also the first game in the franchise for Nintendo Switch 2.

Here’s some information about it:

9 R.I.P. Sequel

Idea Factory intends to release 9 R.I.P. Sequel on Nintendo Switch worldwide, the company has announced. Fans in North America and Europe can grab it later in 2026.

9 R.I.P. Sequel follows in the footsteps of its predecessor as another otome visual novel. The new title features nine full routes, including direct continuations of the previous Heavenly and Godly Endings from the last entry. There’ll also be new sub characters and bonus content that can be unlocked as fans navigate through the story. 

Here’s an official overview:

September 16: Idea Factory will localize Homura: The Crimson Warriors for English release in the west, the company announced today. It will be available in 2026.

The title originally debuted as Kurenai no Homura: Sanada Ninpou Chou on the PS Vita in 2018. A Nintendo Switch version followed in February 2024 in Japan.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Ariana and the Elder Codex demo

Ariana and the Elder Codex is still a month away from its debut in the west, but fans can try out the game now thanks to a new demo that has gone live on Nintendo Switch.

The demo introduces Librarian Ariana’s mission and drops the player inside the Codex of Earth, one of The Seven Hero Codices accessible early in the full game. Players can use various magic spells and abilities to traverse the Codex that brings earth magic to the world, battling against enemies as you make your way to the guardian of the Codex of Earth, the Colossus of Catastrophe.

Birushana Winds of Fate

November 12: Today, Idea Factory has announced that it will release Birushana: Winds of Fate on Nintendo Switch in English for fans in the west. Look forward to it in 2026.

Birushana: Winds of Fate is an otome visual novel fan disc. It includes nine routes in total, and fans can see what life is like after the war has ended as protagonist Shanao spends her life with one of the love interests from the first game, or return to the time of war and get to know four new love interests.

All of the important details can be found in the following overview:

Temirana The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights trailer

Idea Factory has released a launch trailer for Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights. Just recently, the otome visual novel shipped outside of Japan.

Lots of details can be found in the following Nintendo eShop description:

Ariana and the Elder Codex

October 23: Idea Factory is bringing Ariana and the Elder Codex to Nintendo Switch in the west with a full English localization, the publisher just announced. A release is scheduled for 2026.

Ariana and the Elder Codex was originally made by Compile Heart and Hyde. In Japan, it came out in August as Magical Librarian Ariana: The Books of the Seven Heroes.

Originally released in Japan this year, Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart is now getting an English version on Nintendo Switch thanks to a newly-announced launch in Asia. This is planned for Spring 2026.

The spin-off strategy game will feature English text support. There’ll also be voiceovers in both English and Japanese.

Below is an overview of the title:

Over Requiemz

Today, Aksys Games announced that it’s picked up Over Requiemz for English release in the west on Nintendo Switch. Fans in North America and Europe can experience the title in Summer 2026.

Over Requiemz is an otome adventure based on The Wizard of Oz. Originally, it came to Nintendo Switch in Japan this past April.

Here’s an official overview:

Idea Factory has come through with a release date for Calamity Angels: Special Delivery. In North America and Europe, it’s arriving on February 17, 2026.

After it was announced at the start of the year, Calamity Angels: Special Delivery was initially planned for this summer in the west. However, Idea Factory later announced a delay.

Catch up on everything you need to know with the following overview:


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