A brand-new title to be announced – New information on existing games – From Sept. 21 – 24 in Tokyo, Japan
Guangzhou, China – September 5, 2023 – NetEase Games, the developer and operator of titles such as Knives Out and Identity V, will make its first appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2023, to be held from Thursday, September 21, to Sunday, September 24. On the first day of the show, Thursday, September 21, the company will hold a presentation for media to announce a completely new game title, unveiling it for the first time to the world. Furthermore, NetEase Games will release new information on various game titles, such as Lovebrush Chronicles and Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and exhibit content allowing visitors to play at booth 03-S01.
Our exhibit will focus on our game titles and introduce the publishing label Spotlight by Quantic Dream by the game production studio Quantic Dream. We have prepared a variety of content for our booth, including demos, giveaways, and stage events, so please be sure to drop by!
Exhibition Summary:
- NetEase Games will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show for the first time
- A completely new game will be revealed
- Continuous announcements of new information on each title
- Demos of Lovebrush Chronicles and exhibits related to Harry Potter: Magic Awakened will be available at the booth
Comments from Matt Liu, Head of NetEase Games Overseas Publishing
Participation in Tokyo Gaming Show 2023 is a testament to our dedication to innovation within the ever-evolving world of gaming. As one of the premier gaming events globally, TGS offers a platform where creativity, technology, and passion converge. We‘re excited to showcase our latest creations and to immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of gaming culture. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, NetEase Games will remain at the forefront, committed to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
NetEase Games’ brand new console/PC game, a completely new title, will be announced at Tokyo Game Show!
We are excited to announce, as a world exclusive, a new game title at Tokyo Game Show 2023. NetEase Games will unveil a brand-new game title for PC and consoles at a stage event at its booth on the first day of Tokyo Game Show. We hope you are looking forward to this announcement and are excited to welcome you to our stage!
Exhibition Content:
Lovebrush Chronicles
A romance adventure game, with a unique worldview based on the concept of “parallel worlds.” At Tokyo Game Show, we plan to hold a stage event featuring voice actors. We also plan to announce the release date for Japan at Tokyo Game Show. Additionally, we plan to set up a booth where you can try out the game in advance.
*Official X (formerly Twitter) account: https://twitter.com/Foralltime_JP
*Official website: https://www.foralltime.jp/
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
This card-based RPG game set in a magical world is co-developed and co-published by NetEase Games and Warner Bros. Games. At Tokyo Game Show, we plan to set up photo spots to allow visitors to experience the game’s worldview. We would like to invite all visitors to come and experience this fascinating world of magic!
*Official website: https://www.harrypottermagicawakened.com/
Where Winds Meet
An open-world action-adventure RPG set in China’s Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. We will have a booth at Tokyo Game Show where we plan to hand out merchandise to visitors.
*Official website: https://www.yysls.cn/?lang=en
Project Mugen (provisional name)
Project Mugen (provisional name) is a highly anticipated game that has just been announced during gamescom 2023. Developed by a global team rich in experience, it is an urban-based open-world RPG that uniquely blends adventure and supernatural mysteries in a city setting. While we don’t have a release date yet, the free-to-play title is coming to PC, mobile devices, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
*Official website: https://www.projectmugen.com/
Spotlight by Quantic Dream
Quantic Dream, the French game developer and publisher that joined NetEase Games in 2022, has launched a new publishing label, Spotlight by Quantic Dream, and will be presenting three of their indie titles: Dustborn, Under The Waves, and Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior. These three titles will be shown at the NetEase Games booth and presented once a day on the main stage.
Dustborn is a third-person, single-player, story-driven, road trip action-adventure game about hope, love, friendships, robots, and the power of words.
At Tokyo Game Show 2023, visitors will be able to take photos in front of the game’s key artwork. Additionally, game bats, postcards, and posters will be distributed to visitors interacting at the booth.
Under The Waves is a narrative-driven adventure game about the power of grief. Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, the game follows Stan, a professional diver, as he struggles to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future.
During Tokyo Game Show 2023, a special hands-on demo on PlayStation®5 will be available exclusively on the first day. Additionally, we will give out posters to all visitors.
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior is a hack-and-slash game with a tactical twist. The fate of your kingdom, Antala, depends on you! Rewind time and create clones of your past selves to battle with your own army. Become a legion, crush hordes of demons, and save Antala!
At Tokyo Game Show 2023, visitors will be able to take photos in front of the game’s key artwork. Posters will also be handed out to all visitors.
Identity V
This is an asymmetrical multiplayer game boasting over 200 million users worldwide.
At Tokyo Game Show 2023, an Identity V exhibition match is scheduled for Sunday, September 24 (the second Public Day of the show).
*Official website: https://www.identityvgame.com/
unVEIL the World
Shueisha Games and NetEase Games jointly developed this action-adventure strategic RPG that features characters designed by the famed manga artist and illustrator Posuka Demizu. Following last year’s introduction of the main character “Yuta,” we will reveal another main character this year. At the TGS venue, we will reveal a second trailer for the game and a video interview with its composer, Hideki Sakamoto. We also plan to hold an event to hand out the game’s setting book. We hope you are looking forward to the release of information for this second installment!
*Official website: https://shueisha-games.com/games/unveil/
Knives Out
A battle royale game developed and operated by NetEase Games. In this game, 100 players land on a deserted island and fight to be the last one standing.
A shooting range will be set up at the dedicated Knives Out booth at Tokyo Game Show being held from Thursday, September 21 to Sunday, September 24. A pro team competition will be held on the stage at our booth from 14:00 to 16:30 on Saturday, September 23.
Knives Out Official website: http://www.knivesout.jp/
Knives Out Official X (formerly Twitter) account: https://twitter.com/game_knives_out
Knives Out Official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KnivesOut
Majyo no Furo Life
The game version of Majyo no Furo Life is an RPG for smartphones developed and distributed by NetEase Games based on the IP project of the same name, which is themed around “witches X hot springs X the slow life” by Akatsuki Games. The latest video of the game will be released at Tokyo Game Show. Additionally, cosplayers will be active at the booth. We hope you are looking forward to visiting!
*Official website: https://www.majyofurogame.com/
Never After ~A Twisted Fairy Tale World~
This title is a fairy tale RPG that has defied expectations with over 15 million downloads worldwide. Fairy tale characters who were your childhood friends become your companions, and you can explore the continent of Oz freely together. At Tokyo Game Show, we plan to release new information about the game and offer demo play opportunities.
*Official website: http://www.neveraftergame.com/
Exhibition Overview
Event name: Tokyo Game Show 2023
Booth number: 03-S01
Date: September 21 (Thu) – 24 (Sun), 2023
Business Days: Sep 21 (Thu) 10:00～17:00, Sep 22 (Fri) 10:00～17:00
Public Days: Sep 23 (Sat) 10:00～17:00, Sep 24 (Sun) 10:00～17:00
Venue: Makuhari Messe (Mihama-ku, Chiba City) Exhibition halls 1〜11 / International Conference Hall, Event Hall
Official website: https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/jp/
About NetEase Games
NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), is a leading global developer and publisher of video game IP across a variety of genres and platforms. NetEase Games’ development and publishing slate include titles such as Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, Knives Out, and Naraka: Bladepoint, and partnerships with major entertainment brands such as Warner Bros and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary). NetEase Games also supports the growth and development of its innovative global studios in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.neteasegames.com/
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