Publisher Good Smile Company and developer Monochrome Corporation have announced new fantasy intellectual property IGNISPHERE, and the first game set in that world, DAWNGAZER, led by Unicorn Overlord director Takafumi Noma. The action RPG will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2028 with English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language support.
Here are the first details, via Good Smile Company:
Introducing IGNISPHERE, a New Intellectual Property
As it celebrates its 15th anniversary this month, Monochrome has partnered with Good Smile Company to establish IGNISPHERE, a new intellectual property and fictional universe.
IGNISPHERE is an entirely original, expansive world woven together by numerous nations and races. It is also the name of the game studio led by creator Takafumi Noma.
Noma has worked as a programmer on numerous successful games. As director of Unicorn Overlord, he was involved in every stage of development, including the story and character design. For IGNISPHERE, he aims to bring that hands-on approach to building a cohesive, immersive world.
Beginning with games, IGNISPHERE will expand across a variety of media.
Official IGNISPHERE Twitter Account Launches
The official IGNISPHERE Twitter account launched today, Friday, September 25. It will share the latest news about IGNISPHERE and DAWNGAZER with audiences around the world. Stay tuned for further updates.
Teaser Video Released as Development Begins on DAWNGAZER
Monochrome and Good Smile Company have begun joint development of DAWNGAZER, the first game set in IGNISPHERE. The title is being developed as an action RPG.
Music by Yoshimi Kudo
Yoshimi Kudo will compose music for the game. The teaser video features a piece composed and arranged by Kudo, whose credits include Unicorn Overlord and Elden Ring. KOCHO, whose credits include vocals for the main theme of the television drama Unnatural, handled vocals and singer coordination.
IGNISPHERE Teaser Music Credits
- Composition and Arrangement: Yoshimi Kudo
- Vocals: KOCHO, SAK., Maki Takimoto
- Cello: Wataru Mukai
Exclusive Interview with Takafumi Noma Published
An exclusive interview with Takafumi Noma, creator of IGNISPHERE and director of DAWNGAZER, is now available on Dengeki Online and Famitsu.com.
The interview explores how IGNISPHERE came to be and shares stories from the development of DAWNGAZER.
Joint Intellectual Property Expansion, with Good Smile Company Handling Merchandising
Monochrome and Good Smile Company will work together to expand IGNISPHERE beyond games, including merchandise such as figures. Good Smile Company will serve as the point of contact for merchandising opportunities.
Multiple Light Novel Projects Underway with Kadokawa Corporation
Multiple light novel projects set in IGNISPHERE are in development with Kadokawa’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. Further details will be announced at a later date.
Watch the teaser trailer below.