NITRO PLUS and NetEase Games Unveil Rusty Rabbit, a Side-Scrolling Action Adventure Game with Original Story and Screenplay by Acclaimed Anime Screenwriter Gen Urobuchi
Join Stamp, a cute and quirky rabbit, who pilots his trusty mech to navigate a mysterious, post-apocalyptic world filled with maze-like ruins
TOKYO, Japan – September 21, 2023 – NetEase Games announced today at Tokyo Game Show, “Rusty Rabbit”, a new 2.5D action side scroller that allows players to take control of Stamp, a rabbit living among the giant ruins of a frozen world abandoned by humanity. Developed in collaboration between NetEase Games and visual novel company NITRO PLUS (Gen Urobuchi), Rusty Rabbit brings a robust story that delivers plenty of adventure and exploration along with “smash and dash” gameplay action. The game will be coming to PlayStation®5 and PC in 2024.
During the announcement at TGS, a new trailer showcasing the game’s vibrant art style and action elements was released
The original concept and screenplay for Rusty Rabbit was written by Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS), writer and creator of famous anime titles such as Puella Magi Madoka Magica and PSYCHO-PASS, as well as writer of the novel Fate/Zero.
“While I have always had a great passion for the gaming industry, my work has mainly focused on creative adventures in traditional text format. I am filled with gratitude to NetEase Games for finally fulfilling my long-standing wish to create a game filled with action and adventure based on my stories,” said Gen Urobuchi, writer and co-creator (NITRO PLUS). “I would also like to thank all the staff who lent their expertise to make this project a reality. Our goal is for Rusty Rabbit to bear the fruits of this creative challenge, and I’m excited for my fans and gaming fans everywhere to experience this game next year. Thank you so much for your support!”
Thousands of years after humans left this planet, it was rabbits who inherited it…
Stamp, an old and eccentric rabbit living on a planet abandoned by humanity, spends his days piloting his trusty mech affectionately known as “Junkster”, collecting junk throughout the ruins of the frozen world and tinkering with machines. In a stroke of bad luck, Stamp crashes down into the world’s lower levels. There he finds D-TAM; terminals for storing information. Using D-TAM, he finds info related to his missing daughter and a hidden truth about the world they live in. Thus his journey begins, digging deeper into these ruins to unfold the mysteries surrounding this world.
Key Features:
- RPG-like progression and customization: Improve your mech with parts and materials collected from within the ruins, and defeat enemies guarding treasure to strengthen Stamp
- “Smash and Dash” gameplay: With your mech’s ninja-like speed and mobility, “Smash and Dash” your way through mazelike ruins, and loot any treasure that awaits
- Original and unique storyline: a unique storyline attached to this action-adventure side scroller created and written by critically-acclaimed anime writer Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS)
Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS) Profile:
Affiliated with the content company NITRO PLUS. Novelist and screenwriter.
Debuted in 2000 with the PC game “Phantom PHANTOM OF INFERNO”.
Not only game scenarios, but he has also written numerous novels and anime scripts. His notable works include “Puella Magi Madoka Magica”, “PSYCHO-PASS”, among others. He also wrote the original novel for “Fate/Zero”.
For more information about Rusty Rabbit, visit: https://www.rustyrabbit.com/
About NetEase Games
NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), developing and operating some of the most popular mobile and PC games in markets including China and Japan. As one of the world’s largest incubators of quality online game content, NetEase Games is dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative studios around the globe and growing an international presence along the way. To complement its self-developed games and world-class R&D capabilities, NetEase Games also partners with other industry leaders including Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary) and other global game developers to operate some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit neteasegames.com.
About NITRO PLUS
NITRO PLUS is a content production company active across a wide range of genres including games, anime, novels, and illustrations. Among its affiliated creators is Gen Urobuchi, who wrote the screenplay for anime such as “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” and “PSYCHO-PASS,” as well as the novel “Fate/Zero”.
