Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME announces release date and reveals new characters
The official release date for the upcoming mobile and PC game, Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, has been set for Sunday, the 31st of August, 2025.
The announcement was made during a special “8th Day” broadcast, which also revealed a host of new information, including a new trailer, a new key visual, and the introduction of several game-original characters.
Kaiju No. 8, based on the hit manga by Naoya Matsumoto, has become a global phenomenon, and this new game is a joint project from Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G.
The new key visual for the game features the main cast of the Japan Defense Force alongside a new group of original characters belonging to a special unit called “CLOZER,” led by the previously revealed Sagan Shinomiya.
During the special broadcast, the protagonist’s voice actor, Masaya Fukunishi, demonstrated the game’s combat system for the first time.
He praised the game’s responsive controls and high-quality graphics, while showcasing new gameplay elements like special moves and the “core exposure” mechanic.
The broadcast also officially unveiled the other members of the game-original “CLOZER” unit.
These new characters include Chester Lockbern, a powerful former British Defense Force member who acts as a strategist, and Suited, a genius physicist and biologist responsible for the unit’s weapon development.
The pre-registration campaign for the game has also reached a new milestone, officially surpassing 850,000 sign-ups.
This has unlocked two major rewards for all players at launch: a 4-star version of Mina Ashiro and a 4-star version of Soshiro Hoshina.
A new, ultimate reward tier has also been announced.
If pre-registrations reach one million, all players will receive a free 5-star character of their choice when the game is released.
Source: Official Website
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