Former Vanillaware veteran Takafumi Noma on new action RPG DAWNGAZER and building a transmedia fantasy IP that will “accommodate all kinds of stories and forms of gameplay”

Key Points:

• Monochrome Corporation and Good Smile Company announced DAWNGAZER, an action RPG set for release in 2028 on PC (Steam), PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2, marking the debut of Takafumi Noma’s new studio, IGNISPHERE Studio.
• DAWNGAZER is the first project in the IGNISPHERE transmedia IP, which will feature a vast fantasy world with multiple countries and races, expanded through games, light novels by Kadokawa’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, merchandise, and other media.
• Takafumi Noma aims to create an immersive action RPG experience combining satisfying gameplay mechanics with accessible character development, while personally overseeing character design and worldbuilding to ensure cohesion across the 12 nations and races.
• The IGNISPHERE project will leverage the strengths of Kadokawa and Good Smile Company to reach diverse audiences through various media, allowing fans to explore different aspects of the world beyond the game itself.
• Noma emphasizes a long-term vision for IGNISPHERE, with plans to explore different game genres within the same world and deliver high-quality experiences for both domestic and international players.