B.L.U.E. NOVA Release Announcement

GungHo Online Entertainment announced on September 14, 2026 that its co-op PvE shooter B.L.U.E. NOVA (pronounced Blue Nova) is scheduled for release on Steam in 2027. The announcement introduces the title as a new-generation shooter that combines bullet-hell intensity with multiplayer cooperation, supporting up to 30 players in a single session. Players can enter battles alone or team up with others they encounter.

The premise is set on a planet humanity has migrated to ahead of Earth's "impending destruction in 2200." Players choose a Hero, customize it with Armor and other equipment, and fight to reclaim humanity's future from a runaway AI named EVE, with the goal of destroying the enemy's Master Tower. The central selling point is the Ring System, which triggers when players enter a ring together with allies on the battlefield. Doing so activates "Infinite Attack," granting powered-up, unlimited bullet firing intended to deliver a distinctive co-op experience compared with conventional shooters.

On the commercial side, the game will be free to play with in-app purchases, with a rating still to be determined. Supported languages at launch are Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese. GungHo is the publisher, and a Steam store page is already live alongside an official website that opened on the announcement date, covering the game world, heroes, and systems.

Marketing begins at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, where GungHo will show the full teaser PV and exclusive bonus footage on large booth monitors. The company frames the project within its philosophy of taking on challenges and creating new products, and its goal of expanding globally. Screenshots are from development and details may change. The release also lists corporate information: GungHo was established in 1998, is led by CEO Kazuya Sakai, is headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and reports paid-in capital of 5,338 million yen as of June 30, 2026.